LOHITHA BALLA

Enthusiastic PhD graduate in Seed Science & Technology with a strong research foundation in seed viability, quality assessment, and genetic improvement. Skilled in experimental research, data analysis, and agricultural innovation. Looking for a research or industry role to contribute expertise to sustainable seed development and crop productivity.

Date of Birth: 07/10/96                                    Gender: Female                                        Nationality: Indian

• International conference on Advanced Agricultural Technologies for Self Reliant farmers and Developed India-2023, KVK, Piprakothi, Bihar, India, Oral presentation on Biopriming: A sustainable agricultural approach towards improved crop performance.
• 6th CWSS International Conference on Agricultural Innovations for Sustainable Development Goals with special focus on Natural farming (AISDGONF-2023), West Bengal, India, Poster presentation on Study of genetic diversity of some wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes by multivariate analysis.
• 11th National Seed Congress on Recent Advances in Research on Quality Seeds for Self Sufficiency in Oilseeds and Pulses-2022, Gwalior, India, Poster presentation on Effect of Biopriming on chickpea genotypes.

Research Articles:

• Biopriming in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.): An eco-friendly approach for quality seed production., Lohitha, B., & Dutta, A., 2022, Pharma Innovation, 11, 2, 375-379.
• Genetic divergence of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes., Lohitha, B., Dutta, A., & Maji, A., 2024, Plant Archives, 24, 2.
• Effect of storage containers and storage period on physio-biochemical changes in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) varieties., Lohitha, B., & Dutta, A., 2024, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 8, 12, 862-867.

Book Chapters:

• Seed Quality Enhancement by Physical Methods: Recent Advances and Progress., Lohitha, B., 2025, Research Trends in Multidisciplinary Research, 56, 85-109.
• Physiological Seed Priming: Methods and Mitigation of Biotic and Abiotic Stress Tolerance., Lohitha, B., & Madhan, K. A., 2024, Glimpses of Innovative Research in Life and Plant Sciences, 2, 15-39.
• Seed Markets and Economics: Trends and Opportunities., Lohitha, B., 2025, Seed Frontiers: Innovations, Technologies, and Future Directions in Seed Science, 266-280.

Popular Articles:

• Insights into the Mechanisms of PGPR in Rhizosphere Microbiome in Promoting Plant Growth.
• Nanoparticles Green Synthesis and Seed Priming: A Sustainable Approach to Enhance Seed Quality

Actively participated/volunteered in National Service Scheme (NSS) Special camp held at Kaviti Village, Srikakulam Dist.

• Qualified ASRB-ICAR NET in Seed Science and Technology.
• Qualified ICAR AIEEA(PG) in Seed Science and Technology.
• Trophies for securing first place in NSS theme painting, dance competition.
• Secured third place in poster presentation in National Seed Congress.