I am Dr. Siddhant Ranjan Padhi, currently working as Scientist at ICAR–NBPGR, New Delhi in the Division of Plant Exploration ... and Germplasm Collection. I hold a PhD in Plant Genetic Resources from ICAR–IARI, with research experience in germplasm characterization, nutritional profiling, and NIR spectroscopy. My work focuses on agrobiodiversity, evaluation and mining nutritionally rich accessions of underutilized crops. I am passionate about linking crop diversity with food and nutritional security. My research aims to mainstream biodiversity for sustainable agriculture and climate resilience. Read more