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  2. Rajiv Kumar

Rajiv Kumar

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Designation: 
Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
Division/Section: 
Division of Flower and Medicinal Crops
Specialisation: 
Floriculture
Qualification: 
Ph.D. (Horticulture)
Research Accomplishments: 

(During the Period of 2019-2023)

China aster

  • Three novel varieties viz., Arka Advika, Arka Nirali and Arka Shubhi suitable for for cut flower, flower arrangement, bouquet, have been developed and identified for release by institute VTIC.
  • One loose flower and bedding variety Arka Archana have been Gazette notified. 
  • Three genetic stocks viz., IIHRV1, IIHRV2 and IIHRJ3-2 have been registered with ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi for their novel traits.
  • Out of 36 F7 erect type lines evaluated for cut flower traits, pink flowered lines (15-41-3, 15-41-5 and 15-57-2A), purple/violet (15-32- 1A, 15-41-5A and 15-41-7) and white (15-42-3, 15-52- 1B and 15-57-7) were found promising for attractive unique flower colour, long sturdy flower stalk, more number of ray florets and vase life.
  • Out of 47 F7 lines with checks across the flower colour and growth habits evaluated for loose flower yield, 10 F7 lines recorded more than 50 flowers per plant and high loose flower yield (>100 g/plant).
  • Out of 24 F7 spreading type lines evaluated for bedding purpose, pink flowered lines (15-2-1, 15-16-4, 15-19-2, 15-30- 1 and 15-57-2), purple/violet (15-14-3 and 15-27-1) and white (15-14-2, 15-15-1 and 15-16-3) were found promising for early flowering, attractive flower colour and floriferousness.

Chrysanthemum

  • Three varieties viz., Arka Anirudh, Arka Dhaval and Arka Manohar, suitable for pot culture and bedding, have been developed and identified by ITMC.
  • Identified photo-insensitive genotypes viz., Arka Pink Star, Marigold, Pusa Anmol and Ajay.
  • Three genetic stocks viz., IIHR4-8, IIHR2-16 and IIHR2-13 have been registered with ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi for their novel traits.
  • Four Chrysanthemum varieties viz., Arka Chandrika, Arka Kirti, Arka Usha Kiran and Arka Pink Star have been Gazette notified.

 

Varieties / Technologies Developed: 

 

  • Developed 5 varieties in China aster (Arka Archana, Arka Aadya, Arka Advika, Arka Nirali and Arka Shubhi) and 3 varieties in Chrysanthemum (Arka Anirudh, Arka Dhaval and Arka Manohar).
  • Involved in the development of 5 varieties of gerbera (Arka Ashwa, Arka Nesara, Arka Pink, Arka Pink and Arka Red), 4 varieties in Gladiolus (Arka Aayush, Arka Pratham, Arka Manorama and Arka Ranjini) and 1 variety in Tuberose (Arka Keerthi).

 

Publications: 

 (Best 10/High Impact)

  1. Bhargav, V., Kumar, R., Shivashankara, K.S., Rao, T.M., Dhananjaya, M.V., Sane, A., Bharathi, T.U., Venugopalan, R. and Roy, T.K. 2018. Diversity of flavonoids profile in China aster [Callistehpus chinensis (L.) Nees.] genotypes. Indust. Crop Prod. 111: 513-519.
  2. Sujatha, A., Rao, T.M., Kumar, R. and Rupa, T.R. 2020. Resource use indicators and carbon stocks in different genotypes and species of gladiolus for precision farming. J. Plant Nutr., https.//doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2020.1793184.
  3. Mallesh, M.S.H., Asokan, R., Gadad, H., Kumar, S.D., Kumar, R. and Prakash, T. 2020. DNA barcoding and phylogenetic analysis of leaf hoppers associated with Aster yellow disease in China aster, marigold and chrysanthemum. Mitochondrial DNA Part A. 31(2): 64-72.
  4. Srinivas, M., Kumar, R. and Janakiram, T. 2012. Evaluation of Heliconia genotypes for vegetative and flowering traits. Indian J. Genet. Plant Breed. 72(3): 397-399.
  5. Kumar, R. 2009. Evaluation of exotic gladiolus under sub-tropical mid-hills of Meghalaya. Indian J. Agric. Sci. 79(2): 115-117.
  6. Kumar, R., De., L.C., Roy, A.R. and Verma, M.R. 2009. Effect of different holding solutions on postharvest life of gladiolus (Gladiolus hybridus). Indian J. Agric. Sci. 79(8): 604-607.
  7. Kumar, R., Deka, B.C., War, M. and Venugopalan, R. 2012. Response of exotic gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii) under low-cost polyhouse and shad net house in sub-tropical mid hills of Meghalaya. Indian J.  Agric. Sci. 82(6): 543-547. 
  8. Kumar, R., Deka, B.C., War, M. and Venugopalan, R. 2012. Genetic variability and trait association studies in gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii) for quantitative traits. Indian J. Agric. Sci. 82(7): 615-619. 
  9. Kumar, R. 2014. Performance of exotic gladiolus (Gladiolus hybridus) for off season under Meghalaya conditions. Indian J. Agric. Sci. 84(1): 164-166.
  10. Kumar, P.S., Kumar, R., Choudhary, V.K. and Kanwat, M. 2015. Genetic variability and character association in gladiolus (Gladiolus hybridus). Indian J. Agric. Sci. 85(6): 845-849.

Book Chapter

  1. Rajiv Kumar, Chaithra M.L., Kher M.A., Mahapatra A., Palai S.K. and Das P. 2021. Chrysanthemum. In: Commercial Flowers, Vol. 1 (3rd Revised & Illustrated Edition). Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 110002, pp. 389-581. ISBN978-93-90435-54-8.
  2. Rajiv Kumar, Misra R.L., Singh B. and Palai S.K. 2021. Gladiolus. In: Commercial Flowers, Vol. 2 (3rd Revised & Illustrated Edition). Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 110002, pp.189-355. ISBN 978-93-90435-29-6.
  3. Rajiv Kumar, Saha T.N., Saha S. 2021. Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex. Hooker F.). In: Floriculture and Ornamental Plants. Handbooks of Crop Diversity: Conservation and Use of Plant Genetic Resources Springer, Singapore, pp. 677-700, 2021. ISBN978-981-15-3518-5 (Online); 978-981-15-3517-8 (Hardcover).
  4. Bennurmath P., Rajiv Kumar, Gurung A., Jana B.K. and Sanyal D. 2021. Bird of Paradise. In: Commercial Flowers, Vol. 1 (3rd Revised & Illustrated Edition). Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 110002, pp. 655-681. ISBN978-93-90435-54-8.
  5. Ayesha, Aswath C., Rajiv Kumar, Das P., Singh Samanta P.K. and Parthasarathy V.A. 2021. Gerbera. In: Commercial Flowers, Vol. 4 (3rd Revised & Illustrated Edition). Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 110002. pp. 67-135. ISBN978-93-90435-45-6.
  6. Safeena, S., Kumar, R. and Mukherjee, D. 2021. Tulip. In: Commercial Flowers Vol. 2. Third Revised and Illustrated edition (Eds. Aswath, C., Bose, T.K., Bhatia, R., Dutta, K., Kumar, R. and Saha P. 2021.) ISBN 9789390435296 (HB). pp. 59-124.
  7. Aswath, C., Parthasarathy, V.A., Kumar, R., Choudhury, N.R. and Bal, S. 2021. Lilium. In: Commercial Flowers Vol.2. Third Revised and Illustrated edition (Eds. Aswath, C., Bose, T.K., Bhatia, R., Dutta, K., Kumar, R. and Saha P. 2021.) ISBN 9789390435296 (HB). pp. 125-188.
  8. Sangeetha, P.S., Kumar, R., Bhattacharjee, S.K., Vinayananda, S., Pal, P. and Chatterjee, S. 2021. Dahlia. In: Commercial Flowers Vol. 2. Third Revised and Illustrated edition (Eds. Aswath, C., Bose, T.K., Bhatia, R., Dutta, K., Kumar, R. and Saha P. 2021.) ISBN 9789390435296 (HB). pp. 441-508.
  9. Rajiv Kumar. 2022. Germplasm registration in horticultural crops. In: Compendium of Lectures on Winter School on 'Horticultural biodiversity conservation for livelihood and nutritional security in the era of anthropocene and climate change (Eds. Rajasekharan P.E., Kumar R., Vincent L., Rohini M.R. and Anushma P.L. (2022). ISBN 978-93-5508-012-7. pp. 35-49.
  10. Rajiv Kumar. 2022. Management and conservation of ornamental genetic resources. In: Compendium of Lectures on Winter School on 'Horticultural biodiversity conservation for livelihood and nutritional security in the era of anthropocene and climate change (Eds. Rajasekharan P.E., Kumar R., Vincent L., Rohini M.R. and Anushma P.L. (2022). ISBN 978-93-5508-012-7. pp. 120-129.
  11. Bhargav, V., Babu, K.R. and Kumar, R. 2021. Chrysanthemum. In: Origin and biological diversity of Horticultural crops (Eds. K.V. Pater). Brillion Publishing, New Delhi. ISBN 978-93-89350-00-5. pp. 327-350.

 

 

Awards & Recognitions: 
  1. Dr. Rajiv Kumar awarded Fellow of Hind Agri-Horticultural Society in Advancement of Horticulture by Hind Agri-Horticultural Society, Muzaffarnagar, 2013.
  2. Dr. Rajiv Kumar awarded Fellow of Advancement of Biodiversity Sciences by Association for the advancement of Biodiversity Science, Belgaum, Karnataka, 2014.
  3. Dr. Rajiv Kumar awarded Fellowship 2017 by Indian Society of Ornamental Horticulture (ISOH), New Delhi.
  4. Dr. Rajiv Kumar awarded Fellowship 2022 by Indian Academy of Horticultural Sciences, New Delhi.
  5. Dr. Rajiv Kumar awarded Young Scientist Associate Award 2011 in Floriculture by Hi-tech Horticultural Society, Meerut, U.P.
  6. Dr. Rajiv Kumar awarded HTHS Gold Medal 2012 in Horticulture by Hi-tech Horticultural Society, Meerut, U.P.
  7. Dr. Rajiv Kumar awarded Young Scientist Award 2014 in Floriculture & Landscape Gardening by Society for scientific development in agriculture and technology, Meerut, U.P. Meerut.
  8. Dr. Rajiv Kumar awarded Gold Medal Award 2018 in Horticulture (Floriculture) by Biologix Research and Innovation Centre Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. 
  9. Dr. Rajiv Kumar awarded Manmohan Attavar Medal in Floriculture 2021 by Indian Academy of Horticultural Sciences, New Delhi.
Permanent Address: 
A 708, Avas Vikas, Hanspuram, Naubasta, Kanpur 208 021, Uttar Pradesh
Address for Communication: 

Flat No.AG-301, Gardenia Block, Shriram Suhaana Apartment, Harohalli, Yelahanka, Doddaballapur Road, Bengaluru-560 064

Email Address: 
rajiv.kumar11@icar.gov.in
Telephone #: 
080-23086100 Extn 258