About Us

Three decades of innovation in plant biostimulant research

SDM

Dr. Suresh D. Mane

Research & Executive Director

M.Sc., Ph.D. in Insect Toxicology from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi. Dr. Mane brings a wealth of international research experience spanning biochemistry, entomology, pharmacology, biotechnology, and plant growth regulation.

Academic Journey

1960

Matriculation

Rahimatpur, Satara, Maharashtra

1965

B.Sc. (Agri), 1st Class Distinction

College of Agriculture, Pune

1966–74

M.Sc., Ph.D. Entomology

Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi

Post-Doctoral Research

1974–77

Max-Planck Institute for Biochemistry

Munich, Germany

1977–79

National Chemical Laboratory

Pune, India

1979–80

Department of Entomology

University of Missouri, Columbia, USA

1980–81

Dept. of Biology, Indiana University

Bloomington, USA

1982–87

Dept. of Entomology, Oklahoma State University

Stillwater, USA

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Publications

Over 30 peer-reviewed papers published in international journals including "Science", covering areas of biochemistry, pesticides, enzymology, and plant growth regulation.

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Research Fields

Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pesticides, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Enzymology, Reaction Kinetics, Protein Chemistry, Plant Growth Regulation, and Bio Stimulants.

Current & Future Interests

Design and development of highly effective plant bio stimulants and allied products which can enhance crop yields up to 50% or more, with the potential to increase farmers' income sustainably.

"Developing Countries can leapfrog several stages in the development process through the application of bio-technology in agriculture."

— Dr. M. S. Swaminathan