Biography:
Dr. Rao Mylavarapu is a Professor, and the state lead for Sustainable Nutrient Systems program in Soil, Water & Ecosystem Sciences at the University of Florida, with >35 years of research, teaching and extension experience in enhancing crop productivity and environmental quality. His work focused on crop use efficiencies of both N and P, along with other nutrients. He received >$22 million in collaborative grant support and has authored 8 book chapters, >80 refereed and >50 research articles and 200 extension publications. He chaired nearly 30 graduate student committees, mentored ten post-doctoral researchers and >200 undergraduate students in his programs. Among several others, he is the recipient of ‘Fellow’ awards for both American Society of Agronomy and Soil Science Society of America in 2025, the highest professional honors for agricultural researchers. As the President and Board Member of International Soil & Plant Analysis Council, he organized international symposia in several locations including South Africa, Hungary, New Zealand, China, Chile, USA, etc.
Title : Nitrogen release rates from controlled release fertilizers