Dr. Geetha Kattingere Nayak
| Grant Category: | Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellows |
| Field of Specialization: | Agricultural Sciences |
| Name: | Dr. Geetha Kattingere Nayak |
| Address and Designation: | Independent Consultant No. 128, Skanda Nilaya, 2nd Main, Bikasipura ISRO Layout Bengaluru 560 061 Karnataka |
| Telephone (O): | - - - |
| E-mail: | nayakkg@gmail.com |
| Duration of Grant: | Twelve Months |
| Project Title: | Effects of Traditional Agriculture on the Native Plant Pollination in a Biosphere Reserve |
| Abstract of Project : | |
| Reconciling the often conflicting demands of agriculture and biodiversity conservation is a key global challenge for the future. Current research estimates about 35 per cent of the world's total food production and 75 per cent leading crops are dependent on animal pollinators. Hence loss or severe decline in biodiversity will endanger our food security. My study will investigate how large-scale traditional agriculture affects the pollination and reproduction of native plant species within Pineland Biosphere Reserve in New Jersey, USA. The outcome of this research will help in understanding how to integrate agriculture and conservation of native plants in heterogeneous landscapes. It would also help to advise land-use planners and stakeholders to plan relevant conservation actions. | |
| Academic Background : | |||
| Ph.D. | Ecology | Pondicherry University, Puducherry | 2009 |
| M.Sc. | Ecology | Pondicherry University, Puducherry | 2002 |
| B.Sc. | Chemistry, Botany, Zoology | Mangalore University, Karkala | 2000 |
| Professional Background: | |||
| Visiting Researcher | University of Reading, UK | 2010–2011 | |
| Research Officer | Asian Nature Conservation Foundation, Bengaluru | 2009–2010 | |
| Visiting Research Fellow | Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru | 2002–2002 | |
