Awadhesh KumarDr. Awadhesh Kumar, Ph.D., Scientist (Plant Biochemistry), ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, Odisha, India has over 17 years research experience on nutritional and molecular biochemistry. Presently, he is working on starch digestibility parameters (Glycemic index, amylose, resistant starch) and role of antinutritional factor (phytic acid) on minerals bioavailability in rice grain. He is also working on the improvement of photosynthetic efficiency in rice. In addition to above research areas, he is also involved in exploring the role of abiotic stresses (drought, heat and low light) on biochemical and nutritional parameters in rice. He has published more than 100 research/review/other articles in various national and international journals. In his credit, 3 patents are granted in the year between 2020-2022. Read More Read Less