Dr. Niranjan Chinara born into the
village Badakul,Dist: Khordha of Odisha state on 5th November 1978.
He graduated in Agriculture fromDeen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhapur University,
Gorakhapurin 2001; M.Sc(Ag) Plant Pathology and Ph.D in Plant Pathology from
OdishaUniversity of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswarin 2003 and
2021 respectively. He has qualified ICAR, NETExamination-2003 and started his
carrier as Project assistant inRRL, Bhubaneswar (Now CSIR-IMMT) in the year
2006. He worked as Junior Scientist (Plant Pathology) in All India Coordinated
Cotton Improvement Project, RRTTS, OUAT, Bhawanipatna (2009 to 2013) and
Assistant professor in All India Coordinated Project on Mushroom, OUAT, Bhubaneswar
(2013 to 2024). Now he is working as Junior Plant Pathologist in All India
Coordinated Project on Fruits (Banana), OUAT, Bhubaneswar from February, 2024. He
has 13 years experience in teaching, research and extension inthe field of
plant pathology, cotton and mushroom biology. He hasinvolved as scientific
group in release of Variety BS 279 (Cotton,Gossypium hirsutum L) from
AICRP on Cotton, RRTTS, OUAT,Bhawanipatna during the year 2020 and development
of technology(DMRO-1072: A high yielding strain of paddy straw mushroom(Volvariella
volvacea), 2023(ICAR-HS-DMR- Strain-2023-094).Twenty research papers, 45
abstracts, 20 booklets, 52 populararticles and 4 book chapters published by
him. Nineteen PGstudents of Plant pathology, Entomology, Nematology, PostHarvest
Engineering and Technology and Biotechnology disciplinehave completed their
research work under his guidance. He hashonoured as “Best Diversified
Agricultural Award” in Rajib GandhiIcon Award-2022 and “Outstanding Teacher
Award” from M.S.Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Centurion University
ofTechnology and Management, Odisha in 2022. He has been selectedas manager for
Experiential Learning Programme and Co-PI forexternally funded projects. He has
recognized as Zonal Councillor(East Zone) for Mushroom Society of India,
ICAR-DMR, Solan, (HP) and External member in selection committee of
ICAR-NRRI,Cuttack and ICAR-CIFA, Khordha.
Editorial Board Member
Dr. Niranjan Chinara
Research Interests :
Introduction
AFFILIATION
Junior Plant Pathologist
AICRP on Fruits
Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology
OUAT, Surya Nagar
Bhubaneswar
India
751003
Email : niranjanchinara@gmail.com
RESEARCH IDS
| # | ID Type |
|---|---|
| 1. | ORCiD |
| 2. | Google Scholar |
| 3. | Research Gate |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
| # | Area |
|---|---|
| 1. | Diseases of cotton |
| 2. | Mushroom biology |
| 3. | Rice and banana |
PAPERS PUBLISHED
| # | Article Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | N. Chinara, K.B.Mohapatraand B.K.Pani.2022. Edible mushroom diversity of Odisha. Indian Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences. 8(3): 36-40. (NAAS-3.55) | 2022 |
| 2. | Pagoti Hemalatha, K.B.Mohapatra, N.Nayak and N. Chinara. 2022. Influence of substrate pasteurisation, bag dimensions and organic supplement practices on yield and yield attributing parameters of Indian oyster mushroom, Pleurotus pulmonarius .Mushroom Research . 31(2): 153-159. (NAAS-4.34) | 2022 |
| 3. | N. Chinaraand S.S.Mahapatra.2022. Evaluation of casing materials on productivity of Milky Mushroom (Calocybe indica P&C), Mushroom Research . 31(2): 167-170. (NAAS-4.34) | 2022 |
| 4. | N.Chinara. 2022. Mushroom for life and livelihood. Krushak Bandhu Arnapurna. XXX (7), Page-26-28. | 2022 |
| 5. | Chinara, N. 2022. Milky mushroom: an opportunity for mushroom growers of Odisha.Jibika, pp.20-21. | 2022 |
| 6. | Chinara, N. 2021. Mushroom cultivation:a source of life and livelihood during pandemic situation.Krushaksambad, 33(2) (February), pp.10. | 2021 |
| 7. | Chinara, N. 2021. Paddy straw mushroom cultivation in summer season.Krushaksambad, 33(5) (May), pp.7. | 2021 |
| 8. | Chinara, N. 2021. Specialty mushroom: Milky mushroom.Krushaksambad, 33(8) (August), pp.2. | 2021 |
| 9. | Chinara, N. and Mishra, M.K. 2021. Important diseases of mushroom and their management. Chasir Sansar, Directorate of Extension Education, OUAT, Bhubaneswar(ISSN:2394-675X),pp.27-30. | 2021 |
| 10. | Chinara, N.2021. “Dhingrichhatu : Ek labhajankfasal”. The Samaj,22 September, 2021 pp. 06. | 2021 |
| 11. | Chinara, N. 2021. Winter season mushroom: Oyster mushroom.Krushaksambad, 33(11) (November), pp.2. | 2021 |
| 12. | Chinara, N. 2021. Cultivation of Paddy straw mushroom with partially compost method. Jibika, pp.11-12. | 2021 |
| 13. | Ranasingh, N and Chinara, N. 2021. “Scientific methods and importance of producing Paddy straw and Oyster mushrooms in Odisha condition.”. Odisha Review (ISSN:0970-8669), November-December, LXXVIII (4-5) pp.57- 63. | 2021 |
| 14. | Anamita Sen, Arabinda Dhal, N.Chinara and P. Dhal.2020.Assessment of various nutritional media, temperature and colour on growth behaviour of Blue oyster mushroom in Odisha, India. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 9(3):842:847. (NAAS-5.38) | 2020 |
| 15. | B. B. Sahoo,N. Chinara and N. Senapati.2020. Screening of Kharif Onion (Allium cepa L.) varieties against Pythium spp. and Alternaria pori, Indian Journal of Plant Protection, 48(1&2):88-94.(NAAS-5.07) | 2020 |
| 16. | N. Chinaraand S.S.Mahapatra.2020. Evaluation of Different Substrates for Production of Milky Mushroom (Calocybe indica P&C) in Odisha, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 9(6): 3195-3200. (NAAS-5.38) | 2020 |
| 17. | N. Chinaraand S.S.Mahapatra.2020. Effect of Different Organic Supplements for Production of Milky Mushroom (Calocybe indica P&C) in Odisha, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 9(7): 2196-2200. (NAAS-5.38) | 2020 |
| 18. | Chinara, N.2020. “Diseases of Cauliflower and their management”. Krishijagran, 2(4) (February), pp.38-41. | 2020 |
| 19. | Chinara, N. 2020. A successful mushroom entrepreneur of Odisha: Dinesh Sahu”. Krishisanchar, 2(1) (October), pp.17-18. | 2020 |
| 20. | Chinara, N. 2020. Proper utilization of rice straw for enhancing income and sustainable development, In: Compendium on Proper utilization of rice straw for enhancing income and sustainable development under Enterpreneurship development programme at ICAR- NRRI, Cuttack, 16-21 November, 2020, pp.20-21. | 2020 |
| 21. | Chinara, N. 2020. Paddy straw mushroom: a source of livelihood in Odisha, SouvenierAnanyagairi (5) special issue to organic farming, pp:82-83. | 2020 |
| 22. | Chinara, N.2019. “Diseases and their management of Cauliflower”. Krishijagran, 1(3) (January), pp.28-30. | 2019 |
| 23. | Chinara, N.2019. “Straw mushroom cultivation in semi-compost method”. Dharitri, 13February, 2019, pp. 10 | 2019 |
| 24. | Chinara, N.2019. Commercial cultivation of Paddy straw mushroom. Training manual of winter school on “Dynamic entrepreneurial development for empowering Rural Youth in Agriculture” from 7-27February, 2019. Department of Extension Education, OUAT, Bhubaneswar. | 2019 |
| 25. | Chinara, N.2019. “Adulteration of food: Enemy of consumer”.Krishijagran, 3(3) (March), pp.24-26. | 2019 |
| 26. | Chinara, N.2019. “Cultivation of milky mushroom”. Krishijagran, 6(3) (June), pp.38-40. | 2019 |
| 27. | Chinara, N.2019. “Paddy straw mushroom: partially compost method”. Krishijagran, 12(3) (December), pp.32-33. | 2019 |
| 28. | P. HEMALATHA, K.B.MOHAPATRA, N. NAYAK and N.CHINARA.2018. Growth pattern, fruit body characteristics and period of spawning on yield and yield attributing parameters of Indian oyster mushroom, Pleurotus pulmonarius. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 7(10):3632-3637. (NAAS-5.38) | 2018 |
| 29. | M. SHIRUR, V. D. SHARMA, R. C. UPADHYAY, O.P. AHLAWAT, S. KUMAR, S. KAMAL, A. S. YADAV andN. CHINARA.2018. On farm research trials in mushroom farming: Technology assessment and constraint based recommendations. Mushroom Research. 27(1):87-95.(NAAS-3.12) | 2018 |
| 30. | Chinara, N. and Mishra, M.K. 2018. Role of mushroom in rural agriculture. Chasir Sansar, Directorate of Extension Education, OUAT, Bhubaneswar(ISSN:2394-675X),pp.49-50. | 2018 |
| 31. | Chinara, N. and Mohapatra, K.B. 2018. “Wild edible mushrooms of Odisha”. Krishijagran, 10(2) (October), pp.38-43. | 2018 |
| 32. | R.S.MISHRA, N.CHINARA and K.B.MOHAPATRA.2017. Efficacy ofmahapanchagavya against wilt of tomato caused by Fusarium oxysporum lycopersici.Journal of Plant Protection and Environment.15(2):52-54. (NAAS-2.2) | 2017 |
| 33. | B.K.PANI, N. CHINARAand K.B. MOHAPATRA. 2017. Effect of substrate moisture on the production of straw mushroom, Volvariella volvacea.Mushroom Research. 26(2):111-114. (NAAS-3.12) | 2017 |
| 34. | Chinara, N. 2017. “Cultivation of Milky mushroom”, Dharitri, 27 September, 2017, pp. 14. | 2017 |
| 35. | Chinara, N.2017. Cultivation of oyster mushroom”, Dharitri, 15November, 2017, pp. 14. | 2017 |
| 36. | B.K.PANI, N. CHINARAand K.B. MOHAPATRA.2016. Studies on the effect of mother culture and successive sub cultures on the yield of straw mushroom Volvariella volvacea. International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Science. 7(1) 37-40. (Impact factor-3.6) | 2016 |
| 37. | K.B.Mohapatra, B.K. Pani and N.Chinara .2016. Role of mushroom cultivation in rural development. Souvenir of National Seminar on “Horticultural Diversity for Prosperity”. Page 121-124. | 2016 |
| 38. | Mohapatra, K.B., Pani, B.K. and Chinara, N. Role of mushroom cultivation in rural development. Agrivision, 2016 on the occasion of 54th commemoration day, CA, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, pp.52-55. | 2016 |
| 39. | CHINARA N., DHAL N.K. and MOHAPATRA K. B. 2015. Effect of bacterial seed infection on rice seedling vigour. Journal of Plant Protection and Environment. 12(2) 51-55.(NAAS-2.2) | 2015 |
| 40. | CHINARA N., MANDAL S.M.A. and PATTNAIK, R.K. 2015. Screening of cotton varieties against jassid in western undulating zone of Odisha. Journal of Plant Protection and Environment. 12(2) 68-69.(NAAS-2.2) | 2015 |
| 41. | N.Chinara and K.B.Mohapatra.2015. KhadyaraEbamTaarApamishran. Krusaka Bandhu Arnapurna. February 2015.pp 33-34. | 2015 |
| 42. | Mohapatra, K.B. and Chinara, N. 2015.Cultivation of paddy straw mushroom in protected condition: opportunities and problems. Training manual on “Mushroom production and its value addition”, KVK, Keonjhar, pp:40-42. | 2015 |
| 43. | Chinara N. 2015.Mushroom spawn production. Training manual on “Mushroom production and its value addition”, KVK, Keonjhar, pp:43-45. | 2015 |
| 44. | Mohapatra, K.B. and Chinara, N.2015. Status of mushroom cultivation in Odisha Training manual on “Mushroom production and its value addition”, KVK, Jharsuguda, pp:44-48. | 2015 |
| 45. | Mohapatra, K.B. and Chinara, N.2015. Recent advances in spawn production techniques. Training manual on “Mushroom production and its value addition”, KVK, Jharsuguda, pp: 49-53. | 2015 |
| 46. | Mohapatra, K.B. and Chinara, N.2015. Protected cultivation of mushroom: the subject deserves concern. Training manual on “Mushroom production and its value addition”, KVK, Jharsuguda,pp-63-67. | 2015 |
| 47. | Mohapatra, K.B. and Chinara, N.2015. Post harvest management of mushrooms: the need of the day. Training manual on “Mushroom production and its value addition”, KVK, Jharsuguda, pp: 72-75. | 2015 |
| 48. | Mohapatra, K.B. and Chinara, N.2015. Mushroom cultivation: an agribusiness activity. Training manual on “Mushroom production and its value addition”, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, pp:4-26. | 2015 |
| 49. | Chinara, N. and Mahapatra, S.S.2015. Mushroom cultivation: an agribusiness activity. Training manual on “Mushroom production and its value addition”, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, pp:4-26. | 2015 |
| 50. | MANDAL S.M.A. and CHINARA N.2014. Chemical control of sucking pests in cotton. Journal of Plant Protection and Environment. 11(1) 60-61.(NAAS-2.2) | 2014 |
| 51. | K.B.Mohapatra andN.Chinara. 2014. Post harvest care of paddy straw mushroom. Krushak Bandhu Arnapurna. XXII (7), Page-13-14. | 2014 |
| 52. | K. B. Mohapatra, N.Chinara and P.K.Bhanja.2014. Status of mushroom production in Odisha. Souvenir of state level workshop on “Production of mushroom under protected condition”. Page 4-7. | 2014 |
| 53. | K.B.Mohapatra and N.Chinara.2014. Recent advances in spawn production. Souvenir of state level workshop on “Production of mushroom under protected condition”. Page 8-11 | 2014 |
| 54. | K.B.Mohapatra, D.K.Dora andN.Chinara.2014. Post harvest management of mushrooms: The need of the day. Souvenir of state level workshop on “Production of mushroom under protected condition”. Page 23-27. | 2014 |
| 55. | K.B.Mohapatra andN.Chinara.2014. OdishareChhatuchasa: Eka Bihangabalokan. Chasir Sansar Page 23-26, April-June 2014. | 2014 |
| 56. | K.B.Mohapatra andN.Chinara. 2014. Mushroom cultivation in Odisha: Challenges and opportunities. Diamond Jubilee Souvenir, 2014. College of Agriculture, OUAT, Bhubaneswar. Page-139-142. | 2014 |
| 57. | N.Chinara&S.N.Dash. Dhana PhasalaraMukhyaRogaebam tar Nirakaran, Krusaka Bandhu Arnapurna.March 2013.pp 8-10. | 2013 |
| 58. | CHINARA N, S.SAHOO, DAS S. N, SWAIN N.C and SAHOO S. 2012. Efficacy of Plant Extracts against Grey Leaf Spot of Coconut.Bulletin of Environmental and Scientific Research,1(2), 25-27. ISSN 2278-5205, | 2012 |
| 59. | Deepa Khulbe, N.Chinara,Sandeepta Nayak and R.K.Patnaik. 2012. Polyymer seed coating in cotton to improve seed quality and manage diseases and pests. Souvenir, Regional Golden Jubilee Celebration, College of Agriculture, Bhawanipatna.pp 98-100. | 2012 |
| 60. | N.Chinara. 2012.Major diseases of cotton and their management. Souvenir, Regional Golden Jubilee Celebration, College of Agriculture, Bhawanipatna.pp 119-120. | 2012 |
| 61. | CHINARA N, DAS S. N, SWAIN N.C and SAHOO S. 2011. Chemical composition and antifungal activity of holi basil oil against Pestalotiopsis palmarum.Journal of Plant Protection and Environment, 8(2), 110-111.(NAAS-2.2) | 2011 |
| 62. | CHINARA N, DAS S N, MISHRA B D and SAHOO S. 2008. Efficacy of some plants and animal byproducts against some fungal plant pathogens. Journal of Mycopathological Research,46(2), 287-288.(NAAS-4.90) | 2008 |
| 63. | CHINARA N., MISHRA B D. and DHAL N K.2007. Effect of bacterial seed infection on rice seed germination. Journal of Mycopathological Research, 45(2), 269-271.(NAAS-4.90) | 2007 |
| 64. | CHINARA N, DAS S N, MISHRA B D and SAHOO S. 2007.Efficacy of some chemical fungicides and bio-pesticides against some plant pathogenic fungi.Journal of Research, 25(1), 67-72. | 2007 |
BOOKS PUBLISHED
| # | Title | Publication Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Plant Pathogens and Principles of Plant Pathology. | 2012 |
| 2. | Mushroom cultivation | 2013 |
| 3. | Mushroom cultivation (Odia) | 2018 |
| 4. | Mushroom cultivation (English) | 2018 |
| 5. | Mushroom spawn production (Odia) | 2018 |
| 6. | Mushroom spawn production (English) | 2018 |
| 7. | Importance of Mushroom cultivation. (Odia) | 2020 |
| 8. | Oyster mushroom cultivation. (Odia) | 2020 |
| 9. | Milky Mushroom cultivation. (Odia) | 2020 |
| 10. | Diseases of Mushroom and their management. (Odia) | 2020 |
| 11. | Insect pests of Mushroom and their management. (Odia) | 2020 |
| 12. | Paddy straw mushroom cultivation. (Odia) | 2020 |
| 13. | Value added products of mushroom. (Odia). | 2020 |
| 14. | Short book onmushroom cultivation, compiled by Centre of Excellence, Deras, Govt. of Odisha | 2022 |
BOOK CHAPTERS PUBLISHED
| # | Chapter Title | Book Title | Publication Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Indigenous edible mushroom flora of Odisha. | Indigenous agricultural practices, farmer’s recent innovations and low cost technologies of Odisha | 2014 |
| 2. | Indigenous technical knowledge in plant disease management | Indigenous agricultural practices, farmer’s recent innovations and low cost technologies of Odisha | 2014 |
| 3. | Mushroom : a functional food. | Trailing the footprints of nutrition and wellness :entrapping foothold of healthy nation | 2016 |
| 4. | Present scenario of disease in cotton | Diseases of Field Crops; Diagnosis and Management | 2020 |
| 5. | Mushroom Cultivation: Source of livelihood for landless farmers | Business for landless farmers | 2024 |
ACADEMIC PROFILE
| # | Examination | Passing Year | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ph.D | 2021 | India |
| 2. | M.Sc | 2003 | India |
| 3. | B.Sc | 2001 | India |
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
| # | Institution | Position | Country | Service Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology | Junior Plant Pathologist | India | 2 years, 3 months, 27 days |
| 2. | Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology | Assistant Professor | India | 8 years, 1 months, 27 days |
| 3. | Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology | Assistant Professor | India | 2 years, 4 months, 21 days |
| 4. | Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology | Junior Scientist | India | 3 years, 2 months, 30 days |
| 5. | Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology | Junior Scientist | India | 0 years, 4 months, 6 days |
| Total Period : | 16 years, 5 months, 21 days |
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