Dr. Mallika Vanangamudi is Professor of Crop Physiology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. She has 23 years of experience in the field of teaching, research and extension service. At present she is the Principle Investigator of “Survey and Ecological conservation of NLC environment through bioremediation with tree species” and headed four research projects funded by various agencies. She has authored 4 books. Her area of specialization includes Eco-Physiology and Nutrio-Physiology. She has been awarded the best student for Ph.D., programme during 1986. She has published 48 research papers in Internationals and National Journals and 25 popular articles both in Tamil and English. She has also presented papers in National and International Conference and Seminars. She has guided 10 M.Sc., (Ag.) and 2 Ph.D., students.