Prakash Nagabovanalli B
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Prof Prakash Nagabovanalli B

Male Doctor of Philosophy
Dean | Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Karnataka
Expertise: Soil Science
141 Publications
20 Projects
1904 Scopus Citations
1684 CrossRef
32 Years 1 Month Total Experience
Publications
141 Total
Articles
128
Chapters
4
Proceedings
9
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Professional Recognition

Fellow of Indian Society of Soil Science
2022
Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS), New Delhi
FAI award for excellence for the best work done in the field of Plant nutrition
2021
The Fertilizer Association of India, New Delhi
Dr. Kalayya Krishnamurthy National Award for the Best Agricultural Research 2017-18
2018
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Professor Sant Singh Memorial Award for Excellence in Education and Research in Soil Science
2016
Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS), New Delhi
ICAR Best Teacher Award 2011-2012
2012
ICAR-UAS, Bangalore
Dr. Pallavi T., Ph.D. student received Commendation certificate for ISSS Best doctoral thesis presentation award for her Ph.D. Dissertation on “Designing fertilizer formulation with LD slag, potassium feldspar, elemental sulphur, and their evaluation on r
Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS), New Delhi
Mosaic Company Foundation Outstanding Doctoral Research Award for Women in the area of plant nutrition 2022-23 to the Ph.D. student Dr. Mohsina Anjum for her research work by Mosaic India Private Limited, on 24th October 2024 at Mosaic India Foundation Aw
Mosaic Company Foundation
Commendation certificate for ISSS Best doctoral thesis presentation award to the Ph.D student Dr. Mohsina Anjum for the Ph.D. Dissertation on “Phytolith production, stability and dissolution rice soils of Karnataka” by Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS
Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS), New Delhi
ISSS Best Doctoral Research Presentation Award to Dr. Sabyasachi Majumdar for his Ph.D. dissertation on “Quantification of readily soluble silicon pools, carbon fractions and distribution of phytoliths in rice and sugarcane soils” by Indian Society of Soi
Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS), New Delhi
Prime Minister Fellowship for Doctoral Research Award to Ms. Pallavi T, Ph.D. Scholar by Ministry of Human Resource Development, GOI, on 28th May, 2019
Ministry of Human Resource Development, GOI
ISSS Zonal Award for the South Zone during 2018 for the M.Sc. student Ms. Pallavi. T. for her M.Sc. Dissertation on Studies on silicon pools in rice soils of selected agro-climatic zones of Karnataka, by Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS), New Delhi on
Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS), New Delhi
Commendation certificate for ISSS Best doctoral thesis presentation award to the Ph.D. student Dr. Sandhya Kollalu for her Ph.D. Dissertation on “Biogeochemistry of silicon in different rice ecosystems of Karnataka” by Indian Society of Soil Science (ISS
Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS), New Delhi
Best poster Presentation Award for the poster ‘Bioavailability and budgeting of different sources of silicon and their effect on growth and yield of rice in acidic, neutral and alkaline soils of Karnataka, South India’ by Ph.D. student Dr. Sandhya Kollalu
International conference on silicon in agriculture, Bangalore (ISSAG)
Best Poster Presentation Award to Sandhya, K. for the poster presented on “Effect of Diatomite as Silicon source under Cropped and Non-cropped Condition of Wetland Rice” at 81st ISSS Annual Convention, Gwalior, held by Indian Society of Soil Science (IS
Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS), New Delhi
Award of INSPIRE Fellowship to Mr. Sabysachi Majumdar by DST, Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi for Ph.D. degree programme on 15th October, 2015
Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi
Commendation certificate for ISSS Best doctoral thesis presentation award to the Ph.D. student Dr. Chakpram Birendrajit for his Ph.D. Dissertation “Status and nutrition of zinc and iron in rice and soils of different agro climatic zones of Karnataka” by I
Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS), New Delhi
ISSS Zonal Award to M.Sc. student Ms. Sandhya, T. S. for her M.Sc. dissertation on “Genotypic variation in finger millet for silicon accumulation and effect of foliar silicon on growth and nutrient uptake” Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS), New Delhi
Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS), New Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru Award for best doctoral thesis under Natural Resource Management for Dr. Narayanaswamy, C. By ICAR, New Delhi, on 6th July, 2009
ICAR, New Delhi
ISSS Best Doctoral Research Presentation Award to Dr. Narayanaswamy, C., for his Ph.D. dissertation on “Calibration and categorization of plant available soil silicon in different rice ecosystems for evaluating drought and disease resistant in rice genoty
Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS), New Delhi

Community & Membership

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) for Soil Test
Member
Apr 2023
Judging committee for selection of Fellows of the Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delh
Member
Nov 2023 – Nov 2023
Evaluation committee for selection of Outstanding Doctoral Research in Fertilizer Usage -
Member
Sep 2022
Assessment committee for five/seven yearly assessment of technical personnel of KVK Phek a
Expert Member
Oct 2019
Assessment committee meeting under Career Advancement Scheme at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, Ker
Member
Dec 2019
Selection committee to select the candidates for the post of Associate Professor/Professor
Member
Jan 2019
Selection committee for the promotion of teachers under CAS-2006 at UAHS, Shivamogga
Member (External Expert)
Jun 2016
Local Sectional secretary of Chemical sciences division of 107th Indian Science Congress h
Local Sectional Secretary
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020
Standing Committees and Council of Indian Society of Soil Science held at IARI, New Delhi
Member
Oct 2017
Standing Committees and Council of Indian Society of Soil Science held at IARI, New Delhi
Member
Jun 2017
Council meeting as Councilor of Indian Society of Soil Science held at IARI, New Delhi
Member
Mar 2017
Council as Councilor of Indian Society of Soil Science held at Indian Agricultural Researc
Member
Sep 2016
Standing Committees and Council of Indian Society of Soil Science held at IARI, New Delhi
Member
Jun 2016
Council meeting as Councilor of Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS) held at New Delhi
Member
Apr 2016
Parliamentary Standing committee on Chemical & Fertilizer for Ministry of Agricultural & F
Member
Jan 2022
Peer Review Team (PRT), ICAR, New Delhi, for Central Agricultural University, Imphal
Member
Jan 2021
Peer Review Team (PRT), ICAR, New Delhi, for Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
Member
Jan 2024
The International Society for Silicon in Agriculture and Related Disciplines (ISSAG)
President
Jan 2014
International Steering Committee/executive committee of Plant Soil Interaction at Low pH (
Member
Jan 2010
Board of Studies in Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry at Annamalai University
Member
Jan 2017
Editorial Board of Journal of Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi
Member
Jan 2023
International Panel Member of Malaysian Journal of Soil Science
Member
Jan 2020
Board of The International Society for Silicon in Agriculture and Related Disciplines (ISS
Member
Jan 2017

Personal Details

Doctor of Philosophy
1995
N/A
Master of Science
1989
N/A
Bachelor of Science
1987
N/A
Dean
Aug 2021 – Present
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore | Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
Professor
Jan 2010 – Jun 2021
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore | Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
Associate Professor
Jul 2003 – Jul 2010
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Assistant Professor
Jan 1996 – Jul 2003
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Scientist
Jul 1994 – Jan 1996
ICAR- INDIAN GRASSLAND AND FODDER RESEARCH INSTITUTE,Gwalior road, Jhansi -284003 (UP)
Agricultural Sciences
Soil Science

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Scholarly Work

Farmer’s participatory evaluation to utilize slag based gypsum in rice, maize and groundnut crop in different agro climatic zones of Karnataka
Other
Role: Principal Investigator
Effect of nano fertilizer on growth, yield, nutrient uptake, soil health and economics of paddy and maize
Other
Role: Principal Investigator
Evaluation of basic slag as soil conditioner and nutrient source for rice and maize in different types of soil of Karnataka
Other
Role: Principal Investigator
Rapid Assessment of Soil Erosion due to Windmill Establishment
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Yellow gypsum as source of sulphur, silicon and other micro nutrients in agriculture
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Evaluation of Agronomic performance of crop specific NPK for Rice and Maize
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Effect of SI-AGRO as a source of silicon on growth, yield and fruit quality and disease suppression in Banana
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Effect of Silicic acid on growth, development and disease suppression in soybean, tomato and banana
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Survey of soil Si pools and contribution of Si fertilization in a sustainable rice cultivation in South India
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Evaluation of Different diatomite compounds on soil properties and Aerobic rice
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Nutrition and infection control of plants by colloidal silver compounds
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Diatomaceous earth as a source of silicon in different crops of India
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Calcium silicate as a source of silicon and as amendment on rice in different soils of India
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Effect of foliar spray of Soluble silicic acid on sugarcane in Southern Dry zone soils of Karnataka
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Evaluation of foliar spray with soluble (oligomeric) silicon and (low dose) boron in aerobic and wetland rice
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Evaluation of Antracol 70 WP (propineb) for its zone availability & uptake by the plants of rice & grape
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Marker assisted selection for enriched and enhanced bioavailability of iron and zinc in Indian white rice varieties
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Evaluation of calcium silicate as silicon sources in aerobic and wetland rice
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Marker-Assisted allele mining, tagging and mapping of plant - available silicon for maximizing rice productivity
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Effect of Rice Hull Ash on Phosphorus utilization in paddy soils
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research Role: Principal Investigator

Calibration and categorization of plant available soil silicon in different rice ecosystems for evaluating drought and disease resistance rice genotypes

University University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore
Year 2007
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Status and nutrition of zinc and iron in rice and soils of different agro-climatic zones of Karnataka

University University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore
Year 2014
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Evaluation of different diatomite compounds on soil properties and aerobic rice

University University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore
Year 2015
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Characterization and utilization of different silicon sources for rice

University University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore
Year 2016
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Biogeochemistry of silicon in different soils of Karnataka

University University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore
Year 2016
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Effect of enriched phosphatic sludge application on soil properties, growth, yield and quality of field bean

University University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore
Year 2018
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Silicon mediated alleviation of heavy metal contamination soils of peri urban Bangalore

University University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore
Year 2018
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Organic carbon stock in soils of plantation crops in different agro climatic zones of Karnataka

University University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore
Year 2018
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Quantification of readily soluble silicon pools, carbon fractions and distribution of phytoliths in rice and sugarcane soils

University University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore
Year 2019
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Effect of slag based gypsum application on properties of different soils and production of rice

University University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore
Year 2022
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Phytolith production, stability and dissolution of different rice soils of Karnataka

University University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore
Year 2022
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Designing fertilizer formulations with LD slag, potassium feldspar, Elemental sulphur and their evaluation on rice and maize in different soils

University University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore
Year 2023
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A Slag and Feldspar Based Fertilizer Corresponding Method and Applications Thereof

Jointly by University of Agricultural Sciences
Bangalore and Tata Steel Limited
Jamshedpur.
- Application No. : 202431017416 Filed : 11-03-2024
Published : 30-11--0001 Filed

A Soil Conditioner and Applications Related Thereto

Jointly by University of Agricultural Sciences
Bangalore and Tata Steel Limited
Jamshedpur.
- Patent No. : 450892 Filed : 20-01-2021
Published : 12-09-2023 Granted

Method of manufacturing highly soluble siliceous fertilizer from husk incineration ash

National Agriculture and Food Research Organization
Tsukuba
Japan
- Patent No. : 4894057 Filed : 13-10-2004
Published : 06-01-2012 Granted

Scholarly Publications

Unlocking the ethnobotanical wisdom of millets: reviving ancient grains cultivation in the North Eastern Himalayan region of India for food, feed, fodder, and nutritional security

Open Access
Review
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. Year: 2026. Volume: 10 .
Authors: Sabyasachi Majumdar; Sangappa Sangappa; Hanamaraddi Kencharaddi; G. Bhuvana Priya; Laxmanarayanan Muruganantham; Madhusudhana R; Jyoti V. Vastrad; Dudekula Rafi; Nagabovanalli Basavarajappa Prakash; Tara Satyavathi C

Silicon as a natural plant guard against insect pests

Book Chapter
Year: 2022. Pages: 219-227 .
Authors: C.M. Kalleshwaraswamy; M. Kannan; N.B. Prakash

Comparison of Different Phytogenic Silicon Sources on Yield, Si Uptake and Soil-Plant Silicon Cycle in Rice Soil as Influenced by Soil pH

Journal Article
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. Year: 2026. Volume: 26 , Issue: 2 , Pages: 5472-5488 .
Authors: Mohsina Anjum; Nagabovanalli Basavarajappa Prakash

Enhancing Growth, Yield, and Essential Oil Composition of Artemisia pallens Wall. ex DC Through Foliar Application of Silicon

Journal Article
SILICON. Year: 2026. Volume: 18 , Issue: 8 , Pages: 3011-3022 .
Authors: K. M. Prakhyath; N. D.Yogendra; V. S. Pragadheesh; N. B. Prakash

Retraction note: The benefits of gypsum for sustainable management and utilization of acid soils (Plant and Soil, (2024), 504, 1-2, (5-28), 10.1007/s11104-024-06907-0)

Open Access
Erratum
Plant and Soil. Year: 2026. Volume: 521 , Issue: 1 , Pages: 1029-1030 .
Authors: Shruthi; Nagabovanalli B. Prakash; Prabhudev Dhumgond; Pema Khandu Goiba; M. Laxmanarayanan

Silicon Amendment Activates Defence Reaction, Reduces the Incidence and Damage of Phloem Feeders and Enhances Yield in Green Gram (Vigna radiata L.)

Journal Article
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY. Year: 2026. Volume: 150 , Issue: 2 , Pages: 230-242 .
Authors: Raju Patel; Gouranga Saw; Dhanendra Kumar Rana; Mallikarjuna Jeer; Prakash Nagabovanalli

Silicon nutrition of agronomic crops

Book Chapter
Advances in Botanical Research. Year: 2026. Volume: 118 , Pages: 77-116 .
Authors: Nagabovanalli Basavarajappa Prakash; Sabyasachi Majumdar; Muruganantham Laxmanarayanan; Sandhya Kollalu

Ai-powered decision-support system for maize Turcicum Leaf Blight: Novel ensemble models for disease forecasting with integrated fungicide advisory

Journal Article
Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. Year: 2025. Volume: 239 .
Authors: G. Jadesha; Anupkumar M Bongale; H.C. Lohithaswa; N.B. Prakash; M.K.Prasanna Kumar; D. Deepak; Shreyans S Gadekar; Anurag Dhole; Yamanura Madival; R.Mohan Kumar; Deepak Dharrao
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