M. Mahadevappa, also known as Rice Mahadevappa, was an esteemed Indian agricultural scientist and plant breeder recognized for his contributions in developing high-yielding hybrid rice varieties. He served over 55 years in academia, including two terms as Vice-chancellor of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad. His leadership earned the institution the prestigious ICAR Sardar Patel Outstanding Institution award in 2000. As chairman of the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, he implemented significant reforms to enhance recruitment transparency and promotion processes, enriching the agricultural talent pool. He received numerous accolades, including Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
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August 4, 1937 Facts
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M. Mahadevappa belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Educated At: University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Occupation: geneticist | agronomist
Employers: University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad | Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Awards Received: Padma Bhushan in science & engineering | Padma Shri in science & engineering
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Ephemeris for August 4, 1937
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 4, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 4, 2025 |
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| Sun | 11 Leo 52 | 12 Leo 34 | 7 Scorpio 51 |
| Moon | 17 Cancer 38 | 17 Sagittarius 34 | 9 Libra 57 |
| Mercury | 5 Virgo 44 | 6 Leo 26 | 9 Scorpio 19 |
| Venus | 29 Gemini 51 | 5 Cancer 16 | 14 Libra 54 |
| Mars | 28 Scorpio 11 | 28 Virgo 36 | 21 Capricorn 53 |
| Jupiter | 19 Capricorn 45 | 12 Cancer 30 | 20 Capricorn 50 |
| Saturn | 4 Aries 58 | 1 Aries 23 | 29 Pisces 19 |
| Uranus | 13 Taurus 37 | 1 Gemini 2 | 11 Taurus 51 |
| Neptune | 17 Virgo 21 | 1 Aries 55 | 20 Virgo 23 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 42 | 2 Aquarius 20 | 0 Leo 7 |
| Rahu | 12 Sagittarius 6 | 20 Pisces 4 | 7 Sagittarius 27 |
| Ketu | 12 Gemini 6 | 20 Virgo 4 | 7 Gemini 27 |
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