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Mohan S. Bhale is the senior scientist (Plant Pathology) at Department of Breeding and Genetics, Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural university (JNKVV), Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. He obtained his Master of Science in Agricultural Plant Pathology in 1978 and Ph.D. in 1992, both from JNKVV Jabalpur. He started his professional career as Assistant professor and involved in studies on diseases of field crops and their management since 1979. He is working on seed borne diseases of major field crops. His publications include research and review articles, book chapters, manual and bulletin, working sheets and edited proceedings. He has conducted training on seed health, seed certification and production management to the people engaged with seed trading and production. He is associated with several professional societies including Indian Phytopathological Society, Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Association of Plant Pathologist of India, Indian Society of Seed technology, Indian Oilseed Society. He is also a member of Agri-History Foundation. He was honoured as a fellow of Indian Phytopathological Society, Indian Society of Mycology and Plant pathology. He is the chief Editor of JNKVV research Journal, JNKVV, Jabalpur. He is the Author of two books including Seed technology and seed borne Diseases Objectionable in seed production and their Management. He has edited 10 books and training manuals and notes.