R R Sharma
Principal Scientist
Division of Food Science & Postharvest Technology
India
Biography
Sharma is working as Principal Scientist at the Division of Food Science & Postharvest Technology, IARI, New Delhi. He is associated with release of mango hybrids like Pusa Arunima, Pusa Surya, Pusa Lalima, Pusa Shresth, Pusa Pitamber etc. and standardization of several fruit production and postharvest management technologies, He has published 50 research articles in International journals, 65 in National journals, and authored 12 books. He is recipient of Rajiv Gandhi (2013) award and Education award (2011) of Govt. of India He has received Dr. R.N. Singh award of IARI, New Delhi twice and also Dr Rajinder Prasad award of the ICAR, New Delhi twice. He is also recipient of Himachal Shri Award. He has served as International Mango Registrar of ISHS, for about 5 years (1999-2004). He is a member, editorial board of 10 international journals including Scientia Horticulturae, International Journal of Fruit Science (U.K.), American Journal of Plant Sciences (US), Journal of Food Processing and Technology (US), and Stewart Postharvest Reviews (UK), and Chief Editor of International Journal of Processing and Postharvest Technology, India
Research Interest
Pre and post harvest management of fruits and vegetables, minimal processing of fruits and vegetables, eco-friendly approaches for post harvest management of fruits and vegetables