P.C. Latha
P.C. Latha
Scientist, Directorate of Rice Research,India
Biography
She is associated in the conduct of Soil Science trials in the All Indian Coordinated Program of DRR, monitoring of crop production trials at various centres in India, analysis of data and preparation of reports. Involved in 4 institute projects as Co-PI. Member of different committees: ITMU, Local Purchase Committee. Resource person in different training programs conducted at DRR. Acting as co-guide to post graduate student of ANGRAU.
Research Interest
Studying effect of climate change on soil microorganisms and also their role in mitigating climate change effects.Isolating, characterizing and utilization of microorganisms for management of abiotic stresses in rice. Role of soil microbiology in maintaining soil quality.Use of microbes for crop residue management.