Dr. K. Selvarani, the author did her Doctorate in Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai (TNAU), Tamil Nadu, India. She has authored three book chapters, 20 plus research papers and popular articles. She has presented seven papers in various National and International conferences. Currently she is serving as Assistant Professor, Seed Science and Technology, School of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Tamil Nadu, India.