"Science isn't about nodding—it's about questioning, refining, and sometimes, politely suggesting"

Vidadala Rajendra
Plant Breeder | Research Scholar | Lecturer | Quantitative Geneticist | Scientific Reviewer | Tech Enthusiast | Assistant Manager
SR UNIVERSITY , WARANGAL, TELANGANA, INIDA

About myself

I am Vidadala Rajendra, a passionate Plant Breeder, Quantitative Geneticist, and Scientific Reviewer with a deep commitment to enhancing global food security through resilient crop development. Currently serving as an Assistant Manager, Lecturer and a Research scholar. I bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical agricultural solutions.

My Philosophy

I believe that great research tells a story—it moves readers, shapes meaning, and drives innovation. Good researchers collect data; great researchers shape meaning. My work is driven by the conviction that sustainable agricultural practices, empowered by modern genetics and 'omics' technologies, can build a food-secure and climate-resilient future.

My Journey

From a young age, I was captivated by the serene resilience of forests and their ability to sustain life. While my career path led me into the world of plant breeding, that early connection to nature never faded. Today, I channel that passion into developing stress-tolerant crops that can withstand climate challenges while maintaining nutritional quality—particularly through my work on Quality Protein Maize (QPM) and tomato breeding.

Research Focus

My primary objective is to enhance the quality of life through the development of stress-resistant and climate-smart crops. I am currently leading crucial research projects aimed at producing heat-tolerant backcross populations of Quality Protein Maize, addressing the adverse effects of heat stress while preserving high-quality protein content essential for human nutrition.

My expertise spans:

  • Genetics & Plant Breeding

  • Quantitative Genetics

  • Seed Technology

  • Plant Biotechnology

  • Organic & Sustainable Agriculture

  • Agroforestry & Climate-Resilient Landscapes

  • Marker-Assisted Selection (MAS) and 'Omics' Technologies

Academic & Research Contributions

I hold a Master of Science from Centurion University of Technology and Management, where I continue to contribute as a researcher and educator. My scholarly output includes:

  • 18+ publications in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters

  • 5,323 reads and 40 citations on ResearchGate

  • h-index of 4 with growing recognition in the scientific community

Now im currenty pursuing Ph.D in Genetics and Plant Breeding from the SR UNIVERSITY. Warangal, Telanagana, India

Notable publications include:

Book Chapters

  1. "Reimagining Agroforestry: Climate-Resilient Landscapes for Regenerative Agriculture" — Springer Nature (2024)

  2. "Marker-Assisted Selection (MAS) Revolutionized: Integrating 'Omics' Data into Tomato Breeding" — Springer Nature (2025)

  3. "Abiotic Stress-Related Functional Roles of microRNAs in Agronomically Important Cereal and Legume Crops" — Springer Nature (2025)

  4. "Disease Management Under the Scenario of Organic Farming" — (Book Chapter, 2024)

  5. "Marker-Assisted Selection for Crop Improvement" — (Book Chapter, 2024)

  6. "Association Mapping in Plants: An Overview" — (Book Chapter, 2023)

Journal Articles

  1. "Genetic Analysis of Quality Protein Maize (QPM): A Review" — Cereal Research Communications, Springer Nature (2024)

  2. "Generation Mean Analysis of Quality Protein Maize (Zea mays L.) Using a Six-Parameter Genetic Model for Grain Yield and Biochemical Characters in Sub-Humid Climatic Conditions of Odisha" — Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology (2026)

  3. "Generation Mean Analysis using Six Parameters Genetic Model for Quantitative Traits in Quality Protein Maize (Zea mays L.)" — Agricultural Science Digest (2025)

  4. "Molecular Diversity and Transgressive Segregation in F₂ Population Based on SSR Markers and Phenotypic Evaluation in Quality Protein Maize (Zea mays L.)" — Plant Science Today (2025)

  5. "Engineering Crop Genomes: A Review of Editing Tool Evolution, Applications, and Future Trajectories" — Ecological Genetics and Genomics (2025)

  6. "Genetic Assessment of Terminal Heat Tolerance Mechanisms in Summer Quality Protein Maize During Grain Filling in Gajapati District: A Review" — South Asian Journal of Agricultural Sciences (2023)

Peer Review & Editorial Service

I take great pride in contributing to the scientific community through rigorous peer review. I have served as a reviewer for prestigious journals including: