Dr Ramajayam Devarajan is the Head & Principal Scientist (Horticulture), ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Water Conservation, Research Centre, Koraput. He di d his Ph.D. (Horticulture) in Pomology from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (2011). Prior to this served as Principal Scientist (Horticulture), ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu (2017-2923). Senior Scientist (Fruit science), ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research, Pedavegi, Andhra Pradesh (2013-2017). and ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Arunachal Pradesh Centre, Basar (2012-2013). Scientist (HorticultureFruit science), ICAR- Indian Institute of Soil & Water Conservation, RC-Bellary, Karnataka (2003-2012) and ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad (2003).