Dr. Shailendra Rajan, a renowned horticultural scientist, has over 37 years of experience in subtropical horticulture, nursery management, and community conservation. He served as Director at the ICAR-Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture and is currently a Consultant at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. Dr. Rajan has made significant contributions to the development of high-yielding fruit varieties, sustainable farming technologies, and genetic resource management. His work in community engagement and policy-making has been instrumental in advancing horticultural science.
