J P Srivastava has obtained his B. Sc (Ag) and M Sc (Ag). Degrees from govt Agricultural College, Kanpur (Now C. S. Azad University of Agricultural & Technolgoy) and PhD degree from Kanpur University, Kanpur in 1972. After serving in various capacities at Vegetable Research Station, kalyanpur-Kanpur, He is Now Heading the Department of Vegetable Science of CSAzad university of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur.