Dr. Siddu Basavaraj Chindi | Plant Breeding | Best Scholar Award

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 Education 

Dr. Siddu Basavaraj Chindi has an outstanding academic background in genetics and plant breeding. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore, with a CGPA of 9.48, focusing on maize hybrid improvement through genetic analysis. His M.Sc. in Genetics and Plant Breeding (CGPA 9.45) from UAS, Bangalore, involved assessing the breeding potential of MAGIC populations in chilli. He completed his B.Sc. in Agriculture from UAS, Dharwad, with a CGPA of 9.17, earning a gold medal for academic excellence. His academic journey showcases a strong foundation in plant breeding techniques, molecular markers, and field-based research. His expertise is further strengthened by his CSIR Fellowship award, which ranked him among the top 1% of candidates nationwide. His commitment to scientific excellence is reflected in his continuous contributions to crop improvement and genetic advancements.

   Professional Experience

Dr. Siddu Basavaraj Chindi is currently a Junior Research Fellow at ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore, contributing to the DBT-funded India-Netherlands collaboration on tomato germplasm adaptation. He has worked extensively on genomic selection and hybrid breeding, focusing on maize, chilli, and tomato. His doctoral research identified elite inbred lines harboring favorable alleles and validated breeding populations for maize hybrid improvement. During his Master’s, he assessed the breeding potential of MAGIC populations in chilli. His experience includes developing heterotic groups, marker-assisted selection, and genomic tools for breeding. He is an active member of professional societies like the Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding. With multiple high-impact publications, Dr. Chindi is committed to agricultural innovation and improving crop resilience against abiotic stresses.

 Awards and Recognition 

Dr. Siddu Basavaraj Chindi has received numerous accolades for his academic and research contributions. He was awarded the CSIR Fellowship with a 98.02 percentile score, placing him among the top 1% of candidates. He earned gold medals for his M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees, recognizing his outstanding academic performance. His research on maize and chilli breeding has received national and international recognition. He has been actively involved in collaborative research projects funded by prestigious organizations such as DBT and ICAR. Dr. Chindi’s work has been published in leading journals, including Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, Euphytica, and Scientific Reports. His contributions to plant breeding, especially in developing stress-tolerant crop varieties, have positioned him as a rising scientist in the field. His dedication to innovation continues to earn him recognition within the global scientific community.

Research skill On Plant Breeding

Dr. Siddu Basavaraj Chindi possesses expertise in plant breeding techniques, genomic selection, and marker-assisted breeding. His research focuses on improving hybrid performance, identifying fertility restorers in chilli, and enhancing maize breeding through molecular markers. He is proficient in advanced statistical tools, QTL mapping, and genetic diversity analysis. His work on abiotic stress tolerance, particularly high-temperature resilience in tomato and maize, has led to significant contributions in crop improvement. He collaborates internationally on projects involving adaptive breeding strategies for climate resilience. His expertise in doubled haploid (DH) technology, omics approaches, and genomic prediction enhances breeding efficiency. Dr. Chindi’s research integrates molecular and field-based approaches, ensuring practical applications in agricultural sustainability. His ability to bridge traditional and modern breeding techniques makes him a valuable contributor to the field of plant science.

Publications

Validation of predicted type of breeding population (F2/backcross), and prediction and validation of the performance of F2 and backcross derived testcross hybrids in maize (Zea mays L.)

• Authors: Chindi Basavaraj Siddu, Sampangi Ramesh, Mugali Pundalik Kalpana, Gonal Basanagouda, Hosakoti Sathish, Narayanaswami Karthik, Rath Bidwan, Munegowda Kemparaju, Dinesh Sindhu, Venkatesh Prashantha et al.

• Journal: Euphytica

• Year: 2025

Discovery and validation of SSR marker-based QTL governing fresh pod yield in dolichos bean (Lablab purpureus L. Sweet)

• Authors: Basanagouda Gonal, Ramesh Sampangi, Kalpana Pundalik Mugali, Siddu Basavaraj Chindi, B. R. Chandana, H. Satish, V. Prashantha, N. Karthik, D. Sindhu, M. Kemparaju et al.

• Journal: Scientific Reports

• Year: 2025

Identification of inbred lines harbouring favourable dominant alleles not present in the parents of three elite maize (Zea mays L.) single cross hybrids

• Authors: Chindi Basavaraj Siddu, Sampangi Ramesh, Mugali Pundalik Kalpana, Gonal Basanagouda, Hosakoti Sathish, Suryavanshi Aniketh, Narayanaswami Karthik, Dinesh Sindhu, Munegowda Kemparaju, Rotti Kirankumar et al.

• Journal: Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution

• Year: 2024

DNA marker-assisted identification of promising exotic advanced breeding lines as pollen fertility restorers and their validation based on field and laboratory assayable traits in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)

• Authors: Channabasava, Prasad Ganesh, Chindi Basavaraj Siddu, Balaraju Susmitha, Annabatula Mohan Rao, Sampangi Ramesh

• Journal: Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution

• Year: 2023

A non-synonymous SNP in homolog of BADH2 gene is associated with fresh pod fragrance in dolichos bean (Lablab purpureus var. lignosus (Prain) Kumari)

• Authors: Gonal Basanagouda, Sampangi Ramesh, Chindi Basavaraj Siddu, Basalapura Rangegowda Chandana, Mugali Pundalik Kalpana, Kirankumar Rotti, Hosakoti Sathish

• Journal: Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution

• Year: 2023