M MahadevappaPadmashri Mahadevappa (Rice Mahadevappa), through his sustained breeding efforts at UAS Bangalore and at IRRI developed and released nine rice HYVs/hybrids contributing to nation's exchequer substantially. He developed biological eco-friendly Integraed Parthenium Weed Management (IPWM) Technology. He visited 21 nations and presented 31 papers, published 200 research articles, besides authoring 17 books on rice, Seed Technology and Parthenium in English and Kannada. As Vice Chancellor of UAS, Dharwad for two terms, he contributed immensely to get ICAR's "SARDAR PATEL OUSTANDING INSTITUTION AWARD FOR 2000". As chairman ASRB, he brought transparency in recruitment and expedited the process of academic promotions and encouraged scientists to further contribute to the cause of farming community. Several reputed organizations have recognized Professor Mahadevappa's rich contributions for the cause of agriculture and the farming community. He was conferred the coveted (International) Watumull Foundation Award (1987), Hooker Award (1981) and Sir Chotturam National Award. The Karnataka State conferred the Rajyotsava Award in 1984. In addition he was conferred the Nagamma Dattathreya Award by UAS, Bangalore, and Parisara Ratna Award and Bharatha Rathna Sir M. Visvesvaraya Memorial Award (1999). It is in 2005, Dr. Mahadevappa was recognized by President of India by awarding "Padmashri". Read More Read Less