Ram Roshan Sharma
Principal Scientist (Hort. Fruit Science)
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
India,New Delhi
Biography
After post graduation from IARI, New Delhi, he joined as Scientist in the Division of Fruits & Hort. Technology, IARI, New Delhi in 1997. At present, he 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 120 research articles in journals of repute, 170 popular articles, 12 technical manuals and authored 12 books. He is recipient of Rajiv Gandhi Award of Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India, Educationa Award, MJRD, Govt of India, Dr. R.N. Singh award (twice) of IARI, New Delhi, Dr Rajinder Prasad award (twice) of ICAR, New Delhi, and Himachal Shri Award. He has also served as International Mango Registrar for about 5 years (1999-2004). He is a member, editorial board of 8 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.