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PARSHANT BAKSHI Curriculum Vitae My career objective is to reach to a strategic position in the field of horticulture (production and quality management of fruits) where I can exploit my potential and can deliver the best performance by utilizing the progressive experience and sharpened skills for enhancing the productivity of the organization.

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PARSHANT BAKSHI

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SYNOPSIS An Agricultural professional with rich experience, spanning more than 11 years in fruit production and quality management practices. Hands-on experience in handling various research projects. Expert in both pomology and post-harvest technology, and coordinated complex agricultural programs and services such as rejuvenation of old/unproductive mango orchards, high density orcharding in mango and guava, maturity indices of subtropical fruits, aonla based cropping system, rainfed fruit production, enzymological changes in fruits, response of plant nutrient, calcium, micro-nutrients on fruit crops, agricultural research operations in support of research, extension and teaching activities. Good knowledge of computers for increased productivity; and great planning skills with extraordinary goal getting ability, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 Educational Qualification Examination Passed

Year of Passing

Board/University

Percentage of Marks

Division

Ph.D (Pomology) M.Sc. (Horticulture) B.Sc. Agri. (Hons.) Senior Secondary

2004

SKUAST-Jammu

84.60 %

First

2000

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra

76.25 %

First

1998

M.D.S. University, Ajmer

66.94 %

First

1994

JK Board of School Education

77.14 %

Distinction

M.Sc. Thesis Title: Effect of foliar application of Iron (FeSO4) and Zinc (ZnSO4) on plant growth, flowering behaviour and corm production of gladiolus cv. Psittacinus hybrid Ph.D Thesis Title: Effect of postharvest treatments on storage life of peach [Prunus persica (L.) Batsch]

 Employment Record and Experience (Starting from the present position): Designation

Nature of work

11 years

Organization

Institution & Place of posting

Period (From-To)

Associate Teaching, Research & Professor Extension (Fruit Science)

SKUAST-Jammu

Fruit Science Section, SKUAST-Jammu, Main Campus, Chatha

30 August 2012 to till date

Assistant Teaching, Research & Professor Extension (Fruit Science)

SKUAST-Jammu

Fruit Science Section, SKUAST-Jammu, Main Campus, Chatha

25 July 2007 th to 29 August 2012

Jr.Scientist/ Assistant Professor (Pomolgy)

SKUAST-Jammu

Regional Horticulture Research Sub-Station, (RHRSS) Bhaderwah, SKUAST-Jammu

15 October, th 2004 to 24 July, 2007

Research & Extension

*Duration (Year & Months)

th

3 years 2 months

th

5 years 1 month

th

2 years 9 months

 Teaching Courses Taught  July 2007 to December, 2008 Class

Semester

Course No.

Course Title

Credit hrs

U.G

I

Agron-101

Basic Agriculture (Fruit cultivation)

0+1

P/G

I

F.Sc.-601

Principles of fruit production

2+1

P/G

I

F.Sc.-613

Weed management in fruit crops

1+1

P/G

I

F.Sc.-616

Underexploited fruit crops

1+0

P/G

I

F.Sc.-619

Plant growth regulators of fruit crops

2+1

Basic U/G

II II

BHT-01 F.Sc.-402

Nursery management and propagation Fruit production in rainfed areas

2+1 1+1

P/G

II

F.Sc.- 601

Principles of fruit production

2+1

P/G

II

F.Sc.-603

Temperate fruit production

1+1

P/G

II

F.Sc.-614

Nutrition in fruit crops

2+1

P/G

II

F.Sc.-703

Major problems in fruit production

2+0

 February, 2009 to December, 2009 Class

Semester

Course No.

U.G P/G P/G P/G P/G

I I I I I

Agron-101 F.Sc.-602 F.Sc.-619 F.Sc.-706 F.Sc.-708

Basic U/G P/G P/G P/G P/G

II II II II II II

BHT-02 F.Sc.-401 FSC-506 FSC-601 F.Sc.-614 F.Sc.-691 &791

Course Title Basic Agriculture (Fruit cultivation) Sub-tropical fruit production Plant growth regulators of fruit crops Advances in pre & post harvest physiology Orchard soil management

Credit hrs 0+9 2+1 2+1 3+0 2+0

Fruit Production Propagation of fruit plants Breeding of fruit crops Advances in breeding of fruit crops Nutrition in fruit crops Credit seminar

2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 1+0

 February, 2010 to May, 2015 Class

Semester

Course No.

Course Title

U/G P/G

II I

FRTS-111 FSC-502

Production Technology of Fruit plants Subtropical and temperate fruit production

Credit hrs 2+1 2+1

P/G P/G P/G P/G P/G P/G

II I I I I I

FSC-504 FSC-508 FSC-601 F.Sc.-707 F.Sc.-691 F.Sc.-501

Canopy management in fruit crops Growth and development of horticultural crops Advances in breeding of fruit crops Fruit Tree Ecology Credit seminar Tropical and dryland fruit production

1+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 1+0 2+1

Designing of course curriculum:  Assisted Prof. & Head Fruit Science in designing course curriculum for  Faculty of Horticulture  3 months Certificate course  Basic Horticulture Training (BHT) course  Innovation in teaching methods  Evaluating the learning outcomes of the students through various evaluating techniques viz., class presentations, assignment, quiz, discussion, power point presentations, practical demonstrations etc.

Guiding students as Major Advisor: 04 S. No. Name of Student 1.

Ms. Disket Dolkar

2.

Mr. Ajitpal Singh

3.

Mr. Rafiq Ahmed

4.

Ms. Arti Devi

Title of thesis

Impact of climate change and irrigation scheduling on (J-12-D-165-A) growth and quality of Kinnow mandarin under Jammu subtropics Morphological and genetical characterization of (J-12-D-166-A) mango (Mangifera indica L.) by using SSR markers in Jammu subtropics Characterization of walnut (Juglans regia L.) (J-13-D-190-A) germplasm in Jammu subtropics - Fresh

Guiding students as Major Co-Advisor: S. No. Name of Student 1.

Ms. Madhvi Plathia

2.

Mr. Manish Bakshi

Regd. no

Degree Ph.D

Ph.D

Ph.D

(J-14-D-223-A)

Ph.D

Regd. No

Degree

(J-11-D-143-A)

Ph.D

(J-11-D-142-A)

Ph.D

(J-12-M-274)

M.Sc

(J-12-M-273)

M.Sc

(J-12-M-265)

M.Sc

(J-12-D-163-A)

Ph.D

12 Title of thesis

Utilization and characterization of Jamun (Syzygium cuminii) for horticultural traits Integrated nutrient management in Kinnow (Citrus deliciosa x Citrus grandis) Effect of various drying treatments on peach

3.

Mr. Naseer Ahmed

4.

Irfah Khursheed

5.

Darpreet Kour

6.

Manoj Kumar

7.

Manmohan Singh

Development and evaluation of high fibre meat ball from chicken Effect of irrigations and calcium spray on yield, quality and shelf-life of litchi Spatial variability of soil nutrients and carbon pools under different land uses on hilly zone of Doda district of J&K Studies on spot blotch of wheat and its management

(J-13-M-318)

M.Sc

8.

Reivti Raman Sharma

Integrated management of bacterial spot of bottle (J-13-M-349) gourd caused by Xanthomonas cucurbitae

M.Sc

9.

Vinod Wanchoo

10.

Anil Chibber

11.

Isha Sharma

12.

Rucku Gupta

Success as Research Advisor: S. No.

Name of Student

1.

Mr. Rakesh Kumar (J-08-M-124)

2.

Mr. Jahangeer Ahmed

3.

Ms. Disket Dolkar (J-11-M-200)

4.

Mr. Amit Jasrotia (J-07-D-83-A)

5.

Ms. Gaganpreet Kour (J-08-D-103-A)

6.

7.

Mrs. Jyoti Devi (J-12-M-250) Mr. Mudasir Iqbal (J-12-M-266)

Standardization and evaluation of blended Aloe-vera jamun juice and its RTS Effect of humectants on storage stability of intermediate moisture beet root cubes Introgression of powdery mildew resistant gene into the elite germplasm of pea Studies on somaclonal variation in strawberry

(J-13-M-336)

M.Sc

(J-14-M-383)

M.Sc

(J-13-D-11BioTech) (J-13-D-187-A)

Ph.D Ph.D

07 Title of thesis

Degree

Studies on growth, flowering, yield and quality of mango (Mangifera indica L.) germplasm under rainfed condition of Jammu Effect of planting time and mulching material on growth, flowering, yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch) cv. Chandler Studies on growth, yield and quality of guava (Psidium guajava L.) cultivars under Jammu subtropics Effect of girdling, micro-nutrients, growth retardants and pruning on growth and productivity of olive (Olea europea L.) cv. Frontoio Studies on impact of climate and irrigation on growth and quality of commercial peach (Prunus persica (L.) Batsch) cultivars under Jammu subtropics Effect of plant growth regulators on phalsa (Grewia subinaequalis) cuttings Effect of various mulching material on tree growth, yield and quality of aonla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn) cv. NA 7

Major Advisor

M.Sc

Co-Advisor

M.Sc

Major Advisor

M.Sc

Co-Advisor

Ph.D

Co-Advisor

Ph.D

Major Advisor

M.Sc

Major Advisor

M.Sc

 Assisted in rejuvenation of old Dashehari mango orchard at Raj Bhawan.  Advisory group-class incharge (under graduate): Advisor of 8 under-graduate (UG) students S. No.

Name of Student

Registration no.

Degree

Remarks

1.

Mr. Aadil Afzal

J-09-Agri-363

B.Sc

Completed and presently doing M.Sc. in PHT

2.

Mr. Bharat Bhushan

J-09-Agri-362

B.Sc

Completed

3.

Mr. Sanjeev Kumar

J-09-Agri-364

B.Sc

Completed and presently doing M.Sc. in Agronomy

4.

Ms. Rigzin Disket

J-09-Agri-365

B.Sc

Completed

5.

Ms.Archi Jain

J-10-Agri-378

B.Sc

Completed

6.

Mr.Harishupender Singh

J-10-Agri-380

B.Sc

Completed and presently doing M.Sc. in Lovely University

7.

Mr.Ali Hyder Shah

J-14-Agri-605

B.Sc

On going

J-14-Agri-606

B.Sc

On going

8.

Mr. Akhil Sharma

 Involvement in extra-curricular activities of students: Academic Incharge Fruit Science section from May, 2009 to July 2010.  Course Coordinator of 3 months Certificate course on Propagation and nursery management of fruit crops.  Radio talk:

03

i. Intercropping in young orchards at Radio station Bhaderwah ii. Harvesting and grading of apples at Radio station Bhaderwah iii. Booten Da Fal Jharne di Samasya at Radio Station Jammu on 10-02-15

 T.V talk:

10

i. Prospects of strawberry in Jammu region in June 2009 for DD Jammu ii. Litchi cultivation in Jammu region in August 2009 for Jammu Doordarshan iii. Establishment of fruit orchard on 25th March, 2010 for DD Jammu iv. Management of fruit plants on 17th of June, 2014 in SDSL for DD Jammu v. Rejuvenation of old/senile mango orchards on 4th of July, 2014 in SDSL for DD Jammu vi. Care of Orchard during rainy season on 5th of August, 2014 in SDSL for DD Jammu vii. Management of strawberry on 21st of November, 2014 in SDSL for DD Jammu viii. Horticulture Scenarion in Jammu in SEEDHI BAAT on 18th January, 2015 for Take one Channel, Jammu ix. Management of fruit plants in winter on 22nd January, 2015 in SDSL for DD Jammu x. Care and Management of orchards on 16th of April, 2015 in SDSL for DD Jammu

 No. of Publication:

Research papers: 51 (5 International, 46 National) Review papers: 04; Books: 03; Book Chapters: 04; Manual: 01; Technical Bulletin: 06; Pamphlets: 05; Popular articles: 29; Monograph: 02

 Membership of Journal/Professional Societies S. No.

Name of Society

Period

1.

The Horticultural Society of India, New Delhi

Life-member (from 2001)

2.

All India Food Preserver’s Association, New Delhi

2002-2005

3.

Indian Horticulture, New Delhi

2000-2007; 2010-13

4.

Association of Food Science and Technology, Mysore

2003-2005

5.

The Horticultural Society of Haryana, Haryana


6.

Society for Promotion of Horticulture, Bangalore


7.

Indian Society for Dryland Horticulture, Bikaner


8.

Hi-Tech Horticultural Society, Meerut


9.

Indian Society of Hill Agriculture, Pantnagar


10.

Indian Society of Horticultural Research & development


 Computer Knowledge Fundamentals of Computers, Knowledge of Windows 95,98,Xp,Vista (Operating Systems), MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, Internet, SAS (Statistical Analysis System) etc.

 Conferences/Symposium/Seminars attended: 10  Vice Chancellor’s Conference SKUAST-J on 20th to 21st of March, 2003  7th International Symposium – (TZFTS-2003) in Solan on 14th to 18th of October, 2003.  5th International Food Convention (IFCON-2003) in Mysore on 5th to 8th of December, 2003.  1st J&K Science Congress held at Jammu University from 7th to 9th February, 2005  National Seminar on Spices (NSS-2009) at SKUAST-J on 22nd to 24th October, 2009.  2ndJK Agricultural Science Congress in SKUAST-J on 15th to 17th December, 2012.  Symposium on Emerging trends in Plant Pathology at SKUAST-J on 19th to 20th December,2012.  International Conference on Impact of Technological Tools on Food Security under Changing Global Scenario2012 – (ITTFS) held at Shobit University Meerut on 11th -12th May, 2013.  National Symposium on Natural Resource Management and sustainable Hill farming System for Livelihood Security at SKUAST-J on 23rd to 24th July, 2014.  National Seminar on Technology and Management of Micro-irrigation in Floriculture at SKUAST-J on 19th to 20th March, 2015.  Association with S. No.

Publisher

Position

Publications

Period

1.

Shree Info Media Publications

Editorial member

“Tourist info” “Industry info”

5

“Coffee Table Book”

 NET qualified in Fruit Science conducted by ASRB in 2005  Passport No.: J-1804321  PG student’s representative during the session 2002-03 of SKUAST-J

yrs

 Trainings attended:

03

Title

Duration

Institution

Year

1. Recent Advances in horticulture for development of water shed

21 days (28th November to 18th December, 2007)

HARP, Ranchi

2007

2. Advance training course on wild and underutilized fruits

21 days (2nd November to 22nd November, 2011)

Dr. Y.S.Parmar University of 2011 Hort. & Forestry, Solan (H.P.)

3. Postharvest physiology, pathology and handling of fresh commodities

24 days (13th February to 8th March, 2012)

Volcani Centre, Israel

 Award/Recognition:

2012

08

Name of the Award/Prize/Recognition 1. Best Poster Presentation in “Studies on impact of climate and irrigation on peach cultivars under Jammu subtropics” 2. Best Poster Presentation in “Sundrying: An ideal method for wild pomegranate (anardana) drying” 3. Fellowship Award-2012 in International Conference on “Impact of Technological Tools on Food Security under Changing Global Scenario-2012” at Shobit University, Meerut 4. Best Poster Presentation in “Influence and auxin and planting date on survival and rooting of semihard wood cuttings of phalsa” 5. Best Citizen Award-2014 by International Publishing House, New Delhi 6. Best Oral Presentation in “Scenario and future prospects of microirrigation in India”

Awarding Organization

Year

SKUASTKashmir

2011

SKUASTJammu

7. Best Poster Presentation in “Biochemical changes in fruits of seven guava cultivars during different stages of ripening” 8. Best Poster Presentation in “Effect of irrigation and calcium sprays on yield and quality of Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.)

National/Institutional/ Professional Society 1st J&K Agricultural Science Congress

Individual/ Collaborative Collaborative

2012

2nd J&K Agricultural Science Congress

Collaborative

Hi-Tech Horticultural Society

2013

Professional Society

Individual

SKUASTJammu

2014

International Publishing House SKUASTJammu

2014

National Symposium on Collaborative Natural Resource Management and Sustainable Hill farming System for Livelihood Security National Individual

SKUASTJammu

2015

SKUASTJammu

2015

2015

National Seminar on Individual “Technology and Management of Micro-irrigation in Floriculture” National Seminar on Collaborative “Technology and Management of Micro-irrigation in Floriculture” National Seminar on Collaborative “Technology and Management of Micro-irrigation in Floriculture”

 Research Projects handling (as Principle investigator/Co-PI) Details such as Title, PI/Co-PI, Allocation, etc.

Duration Accomplishments

Funded by SKUAST-J

Introduction and evaluation of spur type and colour mutants of apple and pear in Doda district (as-PI)

8-years

Associated from February, 2006 to July, 2007

2006

Funded by SKUAST-J

Introduction and evaluation of pomegranate germplasm in Doda district (as Co-PI)

5-years

Associated from August, 2006 to July, 2007

2006

Funded by SKUAST-J

Collection, introduction and evaluation of pomegranate germplasm for Jammu sub-tropics (as Co-PI)

8-years

Completed

2005-06

Funded by SKUAST-J

Effect of various calcium and micronutrient treatments on shelf life of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) cv. Chandler (as-PI)

3-years

Completed

2009

Funded by SKUAST-J

Studies on growth, yield and quality of guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Sardar as influenced by different rootstocks and spacing under high density planting system (as Co-PI)

4-years

On-going

2009

Funded by SKUAST-J

Effect of different growth regulators on rooting of air-layers of litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) (as Co-PI)

3-years

Completed

2010

Funded by SKUAST-J

Diallel analysis in Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) (as Co-PI)

3-years

On-going

2013

Funded by HTM (MM-1)-1.13

Agrotechnique refinement and suppression of anar butterfly in wild pomegranate (Anardana) under Jammu province; (as-PI)

3 years

Completed

2006


Production of quality planting material for sub-tropical fruits (as Co-PI)

8 years

Associated from February, 2008 to July, 2013

2008


Training and demonstration on rejuvenation of old/un-productive orchards of Jammu sub-tropics (as Co-PI)

3 years

Completed

2010


Determination of quality and harvest maturity of commercially grown fruit crops in Jammu subtropics (as-PI)

3 years

Completed

2011

Type of project

Initiation/ Formulation

Institutional

Sponsored


High density orcharding in mango and guava orchards in Jammu sub tropics (as Co-PI)

3 years

Completed

2011

Funded by HTM (MM-1)-1.30J

Establishment of Additional Rootstock and bud-wood banks and virus indexing facilities at Bhaderwah, SKUAST-J and their large scale multiplication (as Co-PI)

3 years

Completed

2012

Funded by National Horticulture Board (NHB)

Establishment of Hi-Tech mother plant nursery for High pedigree planting material of citrus and guava (as Co-PI)

3 years

On-going

2012


Technological inventions for controlling mango malformation for optimization mango productivity (as Co-PI)

3 years

Completed

2013


Development of Aonla based cropping system for Jammu sub-tropics (as Co-PI)

3 years

Completed

2013

Mission for Integrated development of Horticulture (MIDH)

Training and demonstration on rejuvenation of old/un-productive orchards of Jammu sub-tropics (as PI)

3 years

On-going

2015


High density orcharding in mango and guava orchards in Jammu sub tropics (as Co-PI)

3 years

On-going

2015


Development of Aonla based cropping system for Jammu sub-tropics (as Co-PI)

3 years

On-going

2015


Establishment of rootstock and bud wood bank and their large scale production (as Co-PI)

3 years

On-going

2015

 Topper of Ph.D Programme of batch 2001 with grade point of 3.73 out of 4.00  Involved to promote agriculture through web portal www.krishisandesh.com one of the leading sites of India in agriculture from March 2010.  Reviewer of papers for  Journal of Food Science & Technology, Mysore  Journal of Food Quality by Wiley Blackwell  Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi  Journal of Hill Agriculture, Uttaranchal, U. P.  African Journal of Food Science  International Journal of Biometeorology  Australian Journal of Crop Sciences

 Editoral board member  Journal of Horticulture letters, Bioinfo Publications Membership no: 922ED9352E  Journal of Hill Agriculture, Uttaranchal, U. P.

 Extension Popularization of new technologies Title of technology

- Village visit and stay programme - Imparting training to update Departmental extension personnel with the emerging advances in fruit culture. - Imparting training to the farmers regarding latest production technology of fruits.

Methods adopted

Individual/ Collaborative Collaborative Collaborative

Fruit growers are adopting high density planting Farmers are fetching good returns after maintaining quality Orchardists are getting planting intercrops in these orchards

Collaborative

Group-discussion Group-discussion

Group-discussion

- Seed extraction and drying of Anardana

Practical Demonstration

- Rejuvenation of old/unproductive orchards

Practical Demonstration

of sub tropical fruits grown in Jammu region.

Impact assessment

Individual

Collaborative

Innovation of new extension technology

Collaborative extension programmes Trainings conducted (Title)

Year

Duration

Growing of temperate fruits in Jammu subtropics –Udheywalla Fruit culture in Jammu region – Udheywalla

17th February, 2009 5th March, 2009

Fruit growing in Jammu region with special reference to peach and strawberryUdheywalla Fruit plant cultivation in Jammu sub-tropics –Udheywalla Protection of young plants against adverse weather conditions -Udheywalla Propagation of fruit crops-Udheywalla Establishment of orchard- Udheywalla Production of quality planting material in sub-tropical areas with special reference to poly-bag raised plants-Chatha Development of Horticulture in Rainfed/ kandi ar eas i.e Rainfed Fruit Culture-Chatha

01 day

Number of beneficiaries 65 farmers

Co-ordinator/ associated Associated

01 day

66 farmers

Associated

14th March, 2009

01 day

130 farmers

Associated

17th March, 2009 11th February, 2010 11th March, 2010 26th March, 2010 21st -23rd September, 2010 19th -21st July, 2010

01 day

25 farmers

Associated

01 day

53 farmers

Associated

01 day

72 (farmers, Associated HDO, Scientist) 33 farmers Associated

01 day 03 days

03 days

20 Horticulture Extension Functionaries 21 (Officers Department of Horticulture

Associated

Associated

Establishment of orchards in Jammu subtropics organised by SAMETI in collaboration with Fruit Science SectionChatha

18th - 21st October, 2010

Calendar of operations in fruit plant nursery organised by SAMETI in collaboration with Fruit Science on Establishment of Fruit plant nursery Maturity indices of Aonla-RRSS, Raya

November, 2010 01 day

25(Officers Department of Horticulture, Progressive Orchardists) 38

Associated

21st January, 01 day 2012 16th March, 2012 01 day

50 farmers

Co-ordinator

71 farmers

Co-ordinator

28th March, 2012 01 day

70 farmers

Associated

High density Orcharding of mango at Marh


70 farmers

Associated

Maturity indices of guava at FoA, Udheywalla

01 day

64 farmers

Co-ordinator

01 day

88 farmers

Co-ordinator

Maturity studies of guava for harvesting winter season crop at RRSS, Raya Maturity indices of strawberry at FoA, Udheywalla Maturity indices of peach at FoA, Udheywalla

12th September, 2012 3rd December, 2012 5th February, 2013 26th February, 2013 14th March, 2013

01 day

60 farmers

Co-ordinator

01 day

54 farmers

Co-ordinator

01 day

50 farmers

Co-ordinator

Rejuvenation of guava at Chatha


50 farmers

Associated

02 day

68 farmers

Resource person

01 day

Co-ordinator

01 day

84 farmers & 5 H.D.O’s 72 farmers and H.D.O’s 74 farmers and H.D.O’s 50 farmers

01 day

55 farmers

Associated

01 day

45 farmers

Associated

02 days

36 farmers

Resource person

01 day

60 farmers

Associated

01 day

77 farmers and H.D.O’s 50 farmers

Co-ordinator

Maturity indices of guava for harvesting winter season crop at FoAUdheywalla Rejuvenation of guava at Chatha

Maturity indices of aonla at RRSS, Raya

High Density Plantation in Temperate Fruit Crops at RHRSS, Bhaderwah Maturity indices of aonla at Nai Basti, Akhnoor Maturity indices of aonla at RRSS, Raya Maturity studies of guava for harvesting winter season crop at FoA, Udheywalla Canopy management/after care of high density orchard of guava at Patti, (Samba) Canopy management/aftercare of high density orchard of guava Techniques for Rejuvenation of mango at Nai Basti, Kathua Rejuvenation of temperate fruit Crops at RHRSS, Bhaderwah Demonstration of rejuvenation in mango at Muttal Block, Tikri, Distt. Udhampur Maturity indices of strawberry at FoA, Panjore (Marh block) Canopy management/after care of high density orchard of mango-Nagbani (Jammu)

th

6-7 November, 2013 21st November, 2013 29th November, 2013 18th December, 2013 27th December, 2013 3rd January, 2014 21st January, 2014 22-23rd January, 2014 29th January, 2014 19th February, 2014 25th February, 2014

04 days

01 day 01 day

01 day

Resource person

Co-ordinator Co-ordinator Associated

Associated

Rejuvenation of guava at Fruit Research 26th March, 2014 01 day Station Udheywalla Training and Demonstration on 25th March, 2015 01 day Rejuvenation of old/unproductive aonla orchards of Jammu sub-tropics at Nai Basti, Akhnoor Training and Demonstration on 28th March, 2015 01 day Rejuvenation of old/unproductive guava orchards of Jammu sub-tropics at Sarore, Jammu

50 farmers

Associated

90 farmers

Associated

94 farmers

Associated

 Other Activities  During the leave or temporary duty of Head of Fruit Science Section, I discharged the duties sincerely and to the best of my ability.  Member of various Departmental committees.  Member, Board of Studies for U.G. Faculty of Agriculture of SKUAST-J.  Visited Presentation Convent Hr. Sec. School, Gandhi Nagar as Chief Guest for inauguration of Science Club on 13th May, 2010.  Visited Central Institute of Sub-tropical Horticulture (CISH), Lucknow on 18th August, 2010 for procurement of newly introduced cultivars of mango, guava, aonla and bael.  Worked for finalizing the “Package of Practices” of Fruit crops-2009 and 2013.  Organized field visit of various Departmental agencies at FOA Udheywalla and FOA Chatha.  Presented Action taken report of Fruit Science in ZREAC-2011 on 13th May, 2011.  I, on behalf of Prof. & Head (Fruit Science) presented research achievements of Fruit Science Section in 12th RCM-2011 on 21st May, 2011.  My biodata has been published in the 29th Edition of Marquis Who’s Who-2011, U.S.A.  Completed 6 months Distance Learning School on “Wild & underutilized fruits” organized by Regional Centre, NAEB in association with SADHNA, Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Hort. & Forestry from May to November, 2011 by securing 84 %.  Member of University Examination Cell, SKUAST-Jammu from November, 2012.  Presented Action taken report of Fruit Science in ZREAC-2014 on 16th May, 2014.

Involvement in Participatory Technology Development Details of technology packages

Year (s)

- Under HTM (MM-1) 2.13 project on wild 2005-08 pomegranate (anardana) project following technology was developed for anardana growers

Accomplishments - Completed

 Sun dried anardana from mature and ripened fruit remained fresh in polybags even after 3 months of storage at room temperature; whereas in dried seeds of immature fruits some larvae were found which deteriorate the quality of anardana.  Instead of gunny bags for drying on rooftops, use muslin cloth for hygienic drying.

 Small poly tent structures should also be used for septic drying of anardana.  Gloves should be used for separating seeds from septa so as to overcome blackening or tanning of hands.  Sun drying for 38 hours was found to be best followed by poly tent house sun drying. However, the seeds dried at room temperature showed some fungal growth. 2010 - Heat treatment of peach is helpful to reduce postharvest pathogen attack during storage - Enzymological changes in peach during storage: The peaches stored in polythene 2010 bags of varying perforation coefficient (PC) viz., 0, 251, 565, 1006 mm holes/m2 under refrigerated as well as room temperature conditions showed increased PG activity upto 6 days under room temp., whereas under refrigerated conditions, the activity increased upto 18 days and decreased thereafter. The PG activity decreased under room temperature but increased under refrigerated conditions.

- Completed - Completed

2010

- Completed

2011

- Completed

2012 Allahabad Safeda and Lalit. - 0.6 % CaCl2 is helpful in extending shelf-life of strawberry cv. Chandler by 2.5 2012 days as against control (1.58 days) under ambient condition. A foliar spray of 0.4 % FeSO4 increased vegetative growth, while 0.4 % ZnSO4 resulted in quality fruit production. - Litchi layers treated with IBA 500 ppm in the first week of August and planted in 2013 polythene bags of size 22 cm x 10 cm x 8 cm filled with the soil of litchi orchard has been found most suitable technique for getting maximum rooting, survival percentage with least time taken for rooting. - Phalsa cuttings treated with IBA 300 ppm and planted on 30 th July showed 2013 highest survival percentage with least time taken for rooting.

- Completed

Under HTM (MM-1) 2.58 project on “Determination of Quality and harvest maturity for commercially grown fruit crops in Jammu subtropics”

-Completed

- For sub-tropical conditions of Jammu, the best time for planting of strawberry cv. Chandler is 9th October coupled with black polythene mulching. - The best mango cultivar for rainfed areas of Jammu region is Dashehari

- L-49 is the best guava cultivar for subtropical areas of Jammu followed by

201114

-Completed

-Completed

-Completed

 Visited KVK,Rajouri on 8th February, 2013 and RHRSS Bhaderwah on 18th March, 2013 as resource person.  Examinership expert in Selection Committee: Worked as invigilator for conducting comprehensive examination of P.G. students February, 2012.  Worked as invigilator for conducting NET examination of ASRB in 2014 for Agrilcultural Biotechnology at SKUAST-J, R.S.Pura.  Worked as invigilator for conducting UG/PG entrance test of IARI, New Delhi in 2014.  Worked as invigilator for conducting UG/PG entrance test of SKUAST, Jammu in 2014.  Incharge, 18 days Educational tour to Srinagar, Ladakh and Leh of 2nd year B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology studentsw.e.f. 16-07-2012.  Member of Screening Committee for Assistant and Associate Professors.  Attended Task force meeting on Biotechnology Based programme for SC/ST population and Rural development on 19th and 20th May, 2013 at ANGRAU, Campus, Hyderabad.  Attended Brain Storming session on Olive organized at SKUAST-J, R.S.Pura in collaboration with Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi held on 14th October, 2012.  Attended Brain Storming session on strawberry held on 5th November, 2012.

 Rapporteur in Technical session IV of Symposium on Emerging trends in Plant Pathology on 20th December, 2012.  Rapporteur in Technical session IV of National Symposium on Natural Resource management & Sustainable Hill farming systems for Livelihood Security on 24th December, 2014.  Resource person in 2 days training organized by SAMETI at RHRSS, Bhaderwah on High density planting of temperate fruit on 7th -8th November, 2013.  Member Secretary of Equipments for Central Purchase Committee (CPC) for 2014-15 and 2015-16.  Sector Magistarte in J&K Assembly Election of 2014 and got Letter of Appreciation from Returning Officer for smooth conduct of elections in the Border area of Suchetgarh.  Incharge Control Room for conducting of BOPEE entrance examination CET-2015 on 30th and 31st of May, 2015 at Directorate of Distance Education, University of Jammu.

Significant contributions/ Technologies developed and incorporated in Package of Practices for Horticulture Crops of SKUAST-J 2015 Title Rejuvenation of old/senile/unproductive mango orchards

Details of Patent/ Registration/ Commercialization

Year

 A rejuvenation technique has been standardized along with the complete calendar of operations to the extent of its commercialization as 30-40 per cent of the mango orchards in Jammu province are old/senile. This technology has been demonstrated successfully on the farmers field in Jammu and Kathua districts of Jammu province (Rejuvenation technology developed for old/senile mango orchards has been incorporated in the Package of practices for Horticulture crops 2015 of SKUAST-J pp 13-15.

2013

Standardization of planting  Phalsa cuttings treated with IBA 300 ppm and planted on 30th July showed highest survival percentage with least time taken for rooting. time for phalsa cutting Mulching and Foliar nutrition for qualitative improvement/enhancement in shelf-life of strawberry cv. Chandler

 Mulching of strawberry is a beneficial operation in minimizing winter freezing injury to plants, suppressing early spring growth, smothering of weeds, keeping berries clean, conserving soil moisture and reducing berry disease. Planting of strawberry cv. Chandler on 9 th October alongwith black polythene mulch under subtropical conditions of Jammu has been recommended as it resulted in maximum growth, yield, quality and runners. This recommendation has been incorporated in the Package of practices for Horticulture crops 2015 of SKUAST-J pp 140.

2013

2010

 For improving the quality and the shelf-life of strawberry cv. 2013 Chandler, it has been recommended that foliar application of 0.6 % FeSO4 sprayed 30 days and 80 days after planting results in maximum vegetative growth whereas 0.6 % ZnSO4 application improve quality of Chandler cv. Strawberry. For enhancing the shelf-life upto 60 hours of Chandler cv. of strawberry, it has been recommended to apply CaCl2 0.6 per cent twice i.e. 30 and 80 days after planting. This recommendation has been incorporated in the Package of practices for Horticulture crops 2015 of SKUAST-J pp 141.

Wedge grafting in guava

 Wedge grafting with polytubes in guava has been standardized for its commercialization in vivo and in vitro conditions in Sardar cultivar of guava. Under in vitro conditions (poly house) maximum graft intake success upto 94.88 % can be achieved when wedge grafting is carried out in the winter season by covering the grafts with polytubes and the recommendation has been incorporated in the Package of practices for Horticulture crops 2015 of SKUAST-J pp 35.

2012

Standardization of planting density in guava

 Planting distance of 6.0 m x 3.0 m (row to row and plant to plant) accommodating 555 plants per hectare has been standardized and recommended for high density orcharding in guava. The demonstration of this planting density in guava has been successfully demonstrated in the district of Samba and Jammu for its commercialization. This recommendation has been incorporated in the Package of practices for Horticulture crops 2015 of SKUAST-J pp 35.

2012

Standardization of planting density in mango

 Planting distance of 4.5 m x 4.5 m (row to row and plant to plant) accommodating 495 plants per hectare has been standardized and recommended for high density orcharding in mango. The demonstration of this planting density in mango has been successfully demonstrated in the district of Samba and Jammu for its commercialization and has been incorporated in SKUAST-J Package of practices 2015 pp. 12.

2012

Standardization of polythene bags for planting of Litchi

 The litchi layers treated with IBA 500 ppm in the first week of August and planted in polythene bags of size 22 cm x 10 cm x 8 cm filled with the soil of litchi orchard resulted in 98.29 per cent rooting with survival of 91.45 per cent within 210 days of planting litchi layers. This recommendation has been incorporated in Package of practices of SKUAST-J 2015 pp. 30.

2012

Technology for drying of wild  Sun drying for 38 hours is recommended for drying of wild pomegranate (Anardana). Use muslin cloth for hygienic drying instead pomegranate (Anardana) of gunny bags for drying on rooftops. Small poly tent structures can be used for septic drying of anardana.  These recommendations are incorporated in package of practices for Horticulture Crops 2015 at pp.

2007

 The production technology for over-coming the problem of unfruitfulness in olive has been standardized upto the extent of its commercialization. Following recommendations have been made and suitably added in the package of practices for making the olive culture viable/profitable in Jammu province.  Nutrition: i. Nitrogenous fertilizer should be applied in three split doses, viz., immediately after harvest, onset of spring season and in the beginning of rainy season. ii. Apply 200 g borax per tree in alternate years. iii. In drought prone areas, two foliar spray of urea (1.0%) and boric acid (0.4%) should be applied during pre bloom and post bloom, respectively.  Irrigation i. In autumn, apply two irrigations immediately after harvest, at an interval of 20 days. ii. Apply two irrigation four weeks prior to expected time of flowering which ensures adequate development of flowers and lower down the flower bud abscission. iii. The tree should be irrigated after two weeks of the peak bloom period as it improves fruit set.

2007

Standardization of production technology in olive

iv. One irrigation should be given a month after fruit set to stimulate development of fruit and reduce fruit drop. Integrated nutrient management in guava

 In Sardar cultivar of guava, 50 % nitrogen requirement could be replaced by poultry manure when used with urea augmented with Azotobacter, 25 % nitrogen in the form of FYM integrated with urea augmented with Azotobacter was also found equally effective in increasing the yield, quality and nutrient status of fruit, leaf and soil and the recommendation has been incorporated in the SKUAST-J package of practices for fruit crops.

2006

Technology for postharvest management of Peach

 The peaches stored in polythene bags of 1006 mm holes per m2 improved the quality of fruit. Howver, intermittent warming coupled with modified atmospheric storage is effective in preventing chilling injury and prolonging storage life of peach cv. Flordasun. This recommendation is incorporated in package of practices for Horticulture Crops 2015 at pp. 107.

2004

References: 1. Prof. S.V.S.Rathore Ex-Head (Horticulture), R.B.S. College Bichpuri, Agra (U.P) Ph: 00-91-9897530409 2. Prof. F.A.Masoodi Director, Food Science & Technology, Kashmir University, Hazratbal Srinagar (J&K) Ph: 00-91-9419135876 fax: 00-91-194-2421357/2425195 Email: [email protected] 3. Prof. V.K.Wali Head, Fruit Science SKUAST-Jammu, Main Campus, Chatha,Jammu-180009 J&K,INDIA; Ph: 00-91-9419124936 Email: [email protected]; 4. Dr. R.K.Pandey Associate Professor, Olericulture and Floriculture SKUAST-Jammu, Main Campus, Chatha,Jammu-180009 J&K,INDIA; Ph: 00-91-9419193687 Email: [email protected]; 5. Prof. M.I.S.Gill Head, Department of Fruit Science, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Ludhiana, 141004, Punjab, INDIA; Ph: 00-91-161-2401960-Extn. 303 Email: [email protected]

List of Publications  Research Publication NAAS rating (>6) Journals 1. Bakshi, P.; Kumar, R; Wali, V.K. and Bhushan, B. 2015. Influence of ethrel on ripening and quality of persimmon (Diospyros kaki). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 85(9): 1181-84. NAAS Rating 2015: 6.00. 2. Bakshi, P.; Jasrotia, A.; Wali, V.K.; Sharma, A. and Bakshi, M. 2015. Evaluation of different aonla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) cultivars under rainfed conditions of lower shivalik foothills of Himalayas. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 85 (8): 1012-1016. NAAS Rating 2015: 6.00. (I022) 3. Kour, G; Wali, V.K.; P. Bakshi.; Kumar, R. and Khushu, M.K. 2015. Impact of meteorological parameters on growth and quality of peach (Prunus persica) cv. Early Grande under subtropical condition. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 85 (3): 423-428. NAAS Rating 2015: 6.00. (I022) 4. Bakshi, P.; Bhushan, B.; Sharma, A. and Wali, V.K. 2014. Studies on variability in physico-chemical traits and multiplication of different Daru collections. Indian Journal of Horticulture. 71(1): 11-15. NAAS Rating 2015: 6.11. (I056) 5. Jasrotia, A.; Wali, V.K.; P.Bakshi.; Bhushan, B.; Sharma, A. and Kumar, R. 2014. Influence of pruning time and severity on growth, fruit quality and leaf nutrient status of olive (Olea europea L.) cv. Frontoio. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 84 (4): 461-467. NAAS Rating 2015: 6.00. . (I022) 6. Jasrotia, A.; Wali, V.K.; P.Bakshi.; Bhushan, B. and Kour, G. 2013. Influence of girdling and micro-nutrients on flowering and fruiting of olive (Olea europea L.) cv. Frontoio. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 83 (9): 964-970. NAAS Rating 2015: 6.00. (I022) 7. Bakshi, P.; Jasrotia, A.; Wali, V.K.; Sharma, A. and Bakshi, M. 2013. Influence of pre-harvest application of calcium and micro-nutrients on growth, yield, quality and shelf-life of strawberry cv. Chandler. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 83(8): 831-835. NAAS Rating 2015: 6.00. (I022) 8. Sharma, A.; Wali, V.K.; P.Bakshi. and Jasrotia, A. 2013. Effect of integrated nutrient management strategies on nutrient status, yield and quality of guava. Indian Journal of Horticulture.70 (3): 333-339. NAAS Rating 2015: 6.11. (I056) 9. Kumar, R.; Saravanan, S; P. Bakshi. and Sharma, R.M. 2013. Influence of gibberellic acid and blossom removal on fruit quality of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch) cv. Belrubi. Vegetos: An International Journal of Plant Research. 26(1): 107-110. NAAS Rating 2015: 6.02. 10. Kour, G; Wali, V.K.; P. Bakshi.; Jasrotia, A. and Khushu, M.K. 2013. Influence of different irrigation intervals on growth and physical characteristics of peach [Prunus persica (L.) Batsch]. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 83(7): 739-744. NAAS Rating 2015: 6.00. (I022) 11. Bakshi, P.; Jasrotia, A.; Sharma, A.; Rai, P.K.; Wali, V.K. and Kumar, R. 2013. Pre-harvest application of iron and zinc influences growth, yield, quality and runner production of strawberry cv. Chandler. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 83(6): 680-686. NAAS Rating 2015: 6.00. (I022) 12. Kour, G; Wali, V.K.; Khushu, M.K.; P. Bakshi.; Sharma, A. and Sharma, C. 2013. Studies on the irrigation scheduling in low chilling cultivars of peach under subtropical conditions. Journal of Agrometeorology. 15 (Special issue II): 212-216. NAAS Rating 2015: 6.16. (J026) 13. Bakshi, P.; and Masoodi, F.A. 2010. Enzymological changes in peach during storage. Indian Journal of Horticulture. 67(2): 238-242. NAAS Rating 2015: 6.11. (I056) 14. Bakshi, P. and Masoodi, F.A. 2010. Effect of pre-storage heat treatment on enzymological changes in peach.

Journal of Food Science & Technology. 47(4):461-464. 2015: 8.02. (J198)

D.O.I 10.1007/s13197-010-0078-1 NAAS Rating

15. Kher, R.; Baba, J.A. and P.Bakshi. 2010. Influence of planting time and mulching material on growth and fruit yield of strawberry cv. Chandler. Indian Journal of Horticulture.67(4): 441-444. NAAS Rating 2015: 6.11. (I056) 16. Kour, K; P. Bakshi.; Singh, S.K. and Kher, R. 2009. Economics of in vitro and ex vitro grown plantlets of Citrus jambhiri. Indian Journal of Horticulture. 66(3): 306-309. NAAS Rating 2015: 6.11. (I056) 17. Bakshi, P.; Masoodi, F.A. and Kour, K. 2009. Effect of pre-storage heat treatment on peach quality. II. processing and chemical characteristics. Indian Journal of Horticulture. 66 (1):451-452. NAAS Rating 2015: 6.11. (I056) 18. Bakshi, P. and Masoodi, F.A. 2009. Effect of various storage conditions on chemical and processing characteristics of peach cv. Flordasun. Journal of Food Science & Technology. 46(3):271–274. NAAS Rating 2015: 8.02. (J198) 19. Kour, K; P. Bakshi. and Kher, R. 2007. Micro-propagation of rough lemon. Indian Journal of Horticulture. 64(4): 455-456. NAAS Rating 2015: 6.11. (I056) 20. Bakshi, P.; Masoodi, F.A. and Singh, A.K. 2006. Effect of pre-storage heat treatment on peach quality. I. Physical characteristics. Indian Journal of Horticulture. 63(4): 365-367. NAAS Rating 2015: 6.11. (I056)

 Research Publication NAAS rating ( 6.0 1a. Growth, yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) cv. Chandler as influenced by various mulching materials. Parshant Bakshi; Bhat, D. J.; Wali, V. K.; Akash Sharma; Mudasir Iqbal; Academic Journals, Nairobi, Kenya, African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2014, 9, 7, 701-706, 13 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20143076047.html 2c. Effect of integrated nutrient management strategies on nutrient status, yield and quality of guava. Akash Sharma; Wali, V. K.; Parshant Bakshi; Amit Jasrotia; Horticultural Society of India, New Delhi, India, Indian Journal of Horticulture, 2013, 70, 3, 333-339, 12 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20143045724.html 3c. Influence of girdling and micronutrients on flowering and fruiting of olive (Olea europea) cv. Frontoio. Amit Jasrotia; Wali, V. K.; Parshant Bakshi; Bharat Bhushan; Gaganpreet Kaur; Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, India, Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2013, 83, 9, 964-970, 21 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20133350674.html 4a. Influence of pre-harvest application of calcium and micro-nutrients on growth, yield, quality and shelflife of strawberry cv Chandler. Parshant Bakshi; Amit Jasrotia; Wali, V. K.; Akash Sharma; Manish Bakshi; Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, India, Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2013, 83, 8, 831-835, 26 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20133317079.html 5c. Influence of different irrigation intervals on growth and physical characteristics of peach (Prunus persica). Gaganpreet Kour; Wali, V. K.; Parshant Bakshi; Amit Jasrotia; Khushu, M. K.; Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, India, Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2013, 83, 7, 739-744, 13 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20133277634.html 6c. Influence of gibberellic acid and blossom removal on fruit quality of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) cv. belrubi. Rakesh Kumar; Saravanan, S.; Parshant Bakshi; Sharma, R. M.; Society for Plant Research, Bareilly, India, Vegetos, 2013, 26, 1, 107-110, http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20133256708.html 7a. Pre-harvest application of iron and zinc influences growth, yield, quality and runner production of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) cv Chandler. Parshant Bakshi; Amit Jasrotia; Akash Sharma; Rai, P. K.; Wali, V. K.; Rakesh Kumar; Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, India, Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2013, 83, 6, 678-684, 21 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20133247677.html 8a. Enzymological changes in peach cv. Flordasun during storage. Parshant Bakshi; Masoodi, F. A.; Horticultural Society of India, New Delhi, India, Indian Journal of

Horticulture, 2010, 67, Special Issue, 407-412, 33 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20113068104.html 9c. Influence of planting time and mulching material on growth and fruit yield of strawberry cv. Chandler. Ravi Kher; Baba, J. A.; Parshant Bakshi; Horticultural Society of India, New Delhi, India, Indian Journal of Horticulture, 2010, 67, 4, 441-444, 15 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20113068206.html 10a. Effect of pre-storage heat treatment on enzymological changes in peach. Parshant Bakshi; Masoodi, F. A.; Springer (India) Private Limited, New Delhi, India, Journal of Food Science and Technology (Mysore), 2010, 47, 4, 461-464, 21 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20113002452.html 11a. Enzymological changes in peach cv. Flordasun during storage. Parshant Bakshi; Masoodi, F. A.; Horticultural Society of India, New Delhi, India, Indian Journal of Horticulture, 2010, 67, 2, 238-242, 25 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20103268959.html 12b. Economics of in vitro and ex vitro grown plantlets of Citrus jambhiri. Kiran Kour; Parshant Bakshi; Singh, S. K.; Ravi Kher; Horticultural Society of India, New Delhi, India, Indian Journal of Horticulture, 2009, 66, 3, 306-309, 7 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20103007475.html 13a. Effect of pre-storage heat treatment on peach quality. II. Processing and chemical characteristics. Parshant Bakshi; Masoodi, F. A.; Kiran Kour; Horticultural Society of India, New Delhi, India, Indian Journal of Horticulture, 2009, 66, 1, 126-128, 11 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20093143643.html 14b. Studies on micropropagation of rough lemon. Kiran Kour; Parshant Bakshi; Ravi Kher; Horticultural Society of India, New Delhi, India, Indian Journal of Horticulture, 2007, 64, 4, 454-455, 9 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20083008710.html 15a. Effect of pre-storage heat treatment on peach quality. I. Physical characteristics. Parshant Bakshi; Masoodi, F. A.; Singh, A. K.; Horticultural Society of India, New Delhi, India, Indian Journal of Horticulture, 2006, 63, 4, 365-367, 12 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20063208257.html 16a. Use of intermittent warming to control chilling injury in peach during storage. Parshant Bakshi; Masoodi, F. A.; Chauhan, J. S.; Sharma, S. D.; Sharma, R. C.; Rehalia, A. S.; Kumar, K.; International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), Leuven, Belgium, Acta Horticulturae, 2005, 696, 523-526, 14 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20063074723.html 17a. Role of calcium in post-harvest life of temperate fruits: a review. Parshant Bakshi; Masoodi, F. A.; Chauhan, G. S.; Shah, T. A.; Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), Mysore, India, Journal of Food Science and Technology (Mysore), 2005, 42, 1, 1-8, many ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20053117853.html

B. Journals with NAAS rating < 6.0 1a. Growth and yield performance of mango varieties under rainfed areas of Jammu. Parshant Bakshi; Rakesh Kumar; Amit Jasrotia; Wali, V. K.; Agricultural Research Communication Centre, Karnal, India, Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 2012, 46, 3, 281-285, 22 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20123408918.html 2b. Influence of plant growth regulators on growth, yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch) cv. SWEET CHARLIE. Rakesh Kumar; Parshant Bakshi; Srivastava, J. N.; Sarvanan, S.; Hind Agri-Horticultural Society, Muzaffarnagar, India, Asian Journal of Horticulture, 2012, 7, 1, 40-43, 16 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20133277698.html 3c. Influence of plant bio-regulators and picking time on yield of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch) cv. Sweet charlie. Rakesh Kumar; Saravanan, S.; Parshant Bakshi; Bandral, J.; Hind Agri-Horticultural Society, Muzaffarnagar, India, Asian Journal of Horticulture, 2012, 7, 1, 137-139, 13 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20133277720.html 4c. Effect of organic manures and biofertilizers on leaf and fruit nutrient status in guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Sardar. Akash Sharma; Wali, V. K.; Parshant Bakshi; Mahital Jamwal; Society for Promotion of Horticulture, Bangalore, India, Journal of Horticultural Sciences, 2011, 6, 2, 169-171, 10 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20123330821.html 5c. Variability in physico-chemical characteristics of ber (Zizyphus mauritiana Lamk) varieties under rainfed conditions of Shivalik foothills of Himalayas. Neeraj Gupta; Wali, V. K.; Singh, V. B.; Parshant Bakshi; Mahital Jamwal; Vijay Kumar; Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India, Madras Agricultural Journal, 2012, 99, 4/6, 218-220, 8 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20123213262.html 6b. Role of molecular markers in some perennial crops - brief review. Gaganpreet Kour; Parshant Bakshi; Wali, V. K.; Jastotia, A.; Agricultural Research Communication Centre, Karnal, India, Agricultural Reviews, 2011, 32, 4, 256-267, 36 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20123134789.html 7b. Effect of phytohormone on in vitro shoot multiplication of two economically important Citrus species. Kiran Kour; Parshant Bakshi; Ravi Kher; Chahal, T. S.; Horticultural Society of Haryana, Hisar, India, Haryana Journal of Horticultural Sciences, 2009, 38, 1/2, 6-8, 8 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20133355459.html 8b. Comparative performance of some Cape gooseberry strains under Amritsar conditions. Kiran Kour; Parshant Bakshi; Horticultural Society of Haryana, Hisar, India, Haryana Journal of Horticultural Sciences, 2006, 35, 3/4, 263-264, 4 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20083173585.html 9b. Effect of packaging and intermittent warming on the incidence of some post-harvest disorders of Peach cv. Flordasun. Masoodi, F. A.; Parshant Bakshi; Kiran Kour; MKK Publication, Calcutta, India, Environment and Ecology, 2008, 26, 1, 195-198, 20 ref. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20083115159.html