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Current Position

Principal Scientist (Floriculture & Landscaping) at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi

Experience

21+ years in floriculture and landscaping research, teaching, and extension

Education

  • • Ph.D. in Horticulture (Floriculture & Landscaping) - G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar (2001)
  • • M.Sc. in Agriculture - Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur (1998)
  • • B.Sc. in Agriculture - Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur (1996)

Key Achievements

  • • Developed 5 chrysanthemum varieties (Pusa Swarna, Pusa Ivory, Pusa Dhaval, Pusa Sunderi, Pusa Lohit)
  • • Published 100+ research articles in peer-reviewed journals
  • • Secured Rs. 346+ lakhs in external research funding
  • • Guided 4 Ph.D. and 6 M.Sc. students
  • • SHRD Fellowship (2024)
  • • Young Scientist Awards from multiple organizations

Research Areas

  • • Genetic improvement of ornamental crops
  • • Mutation breeding in floriculture
  • • Post-harvest management of flowers
  • • Turf grass improvement
  • • Landscape design and architecture
  • • Protected cultivation of ornamentals

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Contact

+91-8317004388
+91-7839501008
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
New Delhi, India

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Principal Scientist specializing in floriculture and landscaping research at ICAR-IARI, with focus on genetic improvement of ornamental crops and post-harvest management.

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