Dr. Mandaloju Venkateshwarlu is an Assistant Professor of Botany at the University College, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana. He holds an M.Sc., Ph.D., and B.Ed. from Kakatiya University and has over 27 years of teaching experience. Dr. Venkateshwarlu has published 135 research papers in reputed National and International journals and authored 12 books. He has filed five patents and served as Chief Editor and Senior Scientist for the Asian Journal of Biosciences (2010–2022). A lifetime member of several academic societies, he has attended more than 100 National and International seminars. Dr. Venkateshwarlu has received over ten awards recognising his outstanding contributions to teaching and research.