Ravindranath Reddy, India — Potato Expert Panel
Potato Expert Panel by Potatoes.News
Biography
Ravindranath Reddy is an Indian seed potato specialist and entrepreneur. As Co-founder and Director at Siri Eco Agri Solutions, he leads SeedPot, an initiative focused on transforming India’s seed potato ecosystem through Apical Rooted Cutting (ARC) technology and minituber production. Its aim is to make quality, disease-free seed potatoes accessible to farmers through decentralised production networks.
According to his profile, he was a pioneer in introducing ARC technology in India. He received specialised training in seed potato production at Wageningen University in the Netherlands and has professional experience working with the International Potato Center (CIP). He presented ARC technology and his experiences at the World Potato Congress 2024 in Adelaide, Australia.
Areas of expertise
- Apical Rooted Cutting (ARC) technology
- Seed potato production
- Decentralised seed systems
- Minituber production
Country and organisation
India. Siri Eco Agri Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (SeedPot), Hassan, Karnataka.
