ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute

ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI) recognised two young researchers for their outstanding scientific publications during the Foundation Day celebrations.

Ms. Divya J. received the Best Research Paper Recognition for Student (2026) for her publication on the synthesis and adsorption performance of cassava starch phosphate carbamate in the journal Starch/Stärke. Dr. Amrutha P.R. was also honoured with the Best Research Paper Recognition for Student (2026) for her publication on the genomic insights and biocontrol potential of Bacillus subtilis against fungal pathogens in greater yam, published in Biocontrol.

The recognitions underscore ICAR-CTCRI’s commitment to nurturing young scientific talent and encouraging high-quality research that contributes to advances in tropical tuber crop science.