Experimental Soil Fertility and Biology (PDF)

Dr. A.S.Mailappa, is a renowned Soil Scientist and is currently working as Associate Professor (Soil Science and Agrl. Chemistry) at College of Horticulture and Forestry, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, under Central Agricultural University, Imphal, India. He has obtained his M.Sc.(Ag.) in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry in 2000 from University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS, Bengaluru) under ICAR - Junior Research Fellowship and Ph.D. from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU, Coimbatore) in 2003 under Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) Senior Research Fellowship. He was working as JRF and SRF (Junior & Senior Research Fellow) in various projects including Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) during November, 1998 to March, 2007. He is specialized in Soil Chemistry, Soil Fertility and Soil Microbiology and has published more than 22 research papers in reputed journals, 17 books, 45 book chapters and several practical manuals & technical bulletins. He received 36 prestigious national and international awards for his immense contribution to Teaching, Research and Extension including Best Krishi Shikshak Award (Best Academician Award), Scientist Award - 2019 (Dr.B.V.David Foundation), Excellence in Teaching Award (SVWS), Excellence in Research Award (DRASS), Best Scientist Award (SFSN), Excellence in Innovation Award - 2020 (Dr.B.V.David Foundation, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Scientist Award- 2020, Outstanding Teacher Award - 2020 (SBER), International Education Excellence Award in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry - 2021 (CPACE), Reviewer Excellence Award (ARCC), Distinguished Scientist Award - 2021 (AETDS), Dr. Rattan Lal Award (AEEFWS - 2022), Excellence in Extension Education Award - 2022 (SBER), Entrepreneurship Development and Excellence Award - 2022 (Dr.B.V.David Foundation), Dr.V.P.Tyagi Memorial Award - 2022 (AETDS) and guided many PG and Ph.D students