Sabu P. Idicula has taken charge as the Rubber Production Commissioner in the Rubber Board. A scientist by profession, and experienced in crop protection and various aspects of plantation management, he had been working as Joint Director (Crop Protection) in the Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII).
He had a crucial role in developing economic and efficient disease management strategies in rubber and in the studies on impact of various diseases on growth and yield in rubber.
He had been editor to various journals, books and other publications of RRII and Rubber Board. He is also the Chairman of Corynespora Task Force formed by the Board for control of Corynespora leaf disease of rubber.
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