Dr. R. Arulmozhiyan, B.Sc. (Ag.), M.Sc. (Hort.), Ph.D. Served in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in various capacities as a faculty for 37 years in the constituent colleges like Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tiruchirappalli, Horticultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore, Horticultural College and Research Institute for Women, Tiruchirappalli and Agricultural College and Research Institute, Killikulam and as Dean at RVS Padmavathy College of Horticulture, Sempatti and triggered various technical and administrative activities.

Involved in teaching UG students of B.Sc. (Ag) and B.Tech. (Agrl. Engg.), B.Sc. (Hort.), B.Tech. (Hort.), and further PG students pursuing Master’s in Horticultural programmes through blackboard and AV modes. As a teaching professional, accomplishment has been made in the publication of hands-on manuals, books and resource materials for the benefit of the student community. Also, involved in developing Course manuals on production technology, landscaping and post-harvest technology of horticultural crops.

As a researcher, worked in the various research institutes like National Pulses Research Centre, Vamban; Coconut nursery cum Botanic Gardens, Coimbatore; Sugarcane Research Station, Sirugamani and Headed Horticultural Research Station, Yercaud; authored three varieties as well as six technical bulletins. Eleven externally funded schemes were successfully completed along with 21 University research sub-projects and guided 24 students. As part of research outcome, published 47 national/international articles in NAAS rated journals along with 51 abstracts, 120 popular articles and 30 technical bulletins. As part of the research, participated in 2 international conferences, 12 national workshops and 6 national seminars and obtained recognizing awards. Further, to add to the credit on publications, 5 books and 9 booklets on Horticultural crop production strategies was printed out for research reference. The focused research area lied in floriculture as traditional flower crops and non-traditional flower crops.

From point of research excellence, a significant contribution was made in developing a wilt tolerant multi-lateraled cum bushy betel vine varieties SGM 1 and SGM (BV) 2 for the chewers and TRY (Pg) 1 Guava for the fruit growers. Organic interventions were made to enhance the production and yield of betel vine in Tamil Nadu. A new technique on cashew nut germination using 10 percent of Sodium hydroxide for high establishment in tree nurseries was developed. Further, an alternate fruit measurer for rapid fruit measurement was devised against the conventional scale.

As an extension personnel, spot recommendations on farm advisories to horticultural farmers was given through 50 radio talks via AIR, Trichy and Tirunelveli as well live shows perpetuated through television media at Chennai and Coimbatore integrating media based transfer of technology.

Awarded with “Best Tamil Book Award” in Agriculture and “Best Tamil Book writer Award” from then Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. Bagged “Best Teacher’s Award” from TNAU, Coimbatore. Also won the “Best Tamil Article Writer Award” in Uzhavarin Valarum Velanmai and has obtained Best landscape designer Award from the Rotary International, Coimbatore. TNAU has awarded for blemishing meritorious 25 years of service.