Dr. B.D. Yadav, an eminent scientist, born in 1950 (Dist. Mahindergarh, Haryana) and joined Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar in 1975 as Research Assistant (Agronomy). At present he is working as Sr. Scientist (Agronomy) in Forage Section, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. He is engaged in the research work related to forage crops and Arid Legumes since last 21 years. Dr. Yadav contributed significantly in the development of package and practices of various forage crops and has 10 recommendations on different agronomical aspects. He has published more than 75 research papers in the journals of repute. He has also written more than eight chapters for different books and proceedings of the symposia and guided three PG students.