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Smitha G.R.

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

(During the Period of 2019-2023) 

  1. Standardization of phenophse based irrigation and nutrition scheduling in crossandra  (Crossandra infundibuliformis)
  2. Standardization of shade and nutrition requirement for memory enhancing herb, Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri L.)
  3. Standardized protocol for drying and packaging of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) for post-harvest retention of quality and active principle content
  4. Standardization of type of container, substrate and nutrition for potted plant production of China aster var. Arka Archana
  5. Standardization of type of container, substrate and nutrition for potted plant production of Marigold var. Arka Pari
  6. Standardization of type of container, substrate and nutrition for potted plant production of Chrysanthemum, Var. Arka Pink Star
  7. Standardization of type of container, substrate and nutrition for potted plant production of marigold var. Arka Pari
  8. Standardization of type of container, substrate and nutrition for potted plant production of crossandra var. Arka Chenna
  9. Preparation and analysis of compost using floral waste in combination with other agricultural and horticultural wastes
  10. Standardization of substrate and nutrition for Pot herb production of Pepper mint (Mentha piperita)
  11. Standardization of substrate and nutrition for Pot herb production of Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica)
  12. Standardization of substrate and nutrition for Pot herb production of Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
  13. Standardization of substrate and nutrition for Pot herb production of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
  14. Standardized protocol for conservation of a threatened medicinal plant Decalepis hamiltonii Wight and Arn.
  15. Standardized protocol for conservation of a RET medicinal plant Salacia chinensis L.
Varieties / Technologies Developed: 
  1. Arka Floral Agarbathi And Dhoop Technology
  2. Fortified oyster mushroom chutney powder
  3. Arka Vertical Garden
Publications: 

(Best 10/High Impact) 

  1. G.R. Smitha, B.B. Basak, V. Thondaiman and Ajoy Saha. 2019. Nutrient management through organics, bio-fertilizers and crop residues improves growth, yield and quality of sacred basil (Ocimum sanctum Linn). Industrial Crops and Products, 128 : 599-606.
  2. Smitha G.R. and Vandana Tripathy. 2016. Seasonal variation in the essential oils extracted from leaves and inflorescence of different Ocimum species grown in Western plains of India. Industrial Crops and Products, 94: 52-64.
  3. Smitha G.R. and Virendra S. Rana. 2015. Variations in essential oil yield, geraniol and geranyl acetate contents in palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii, Roxb. Wats. var. motia) influenced by inflorescence development. Industrial Crops and Products 66: 150-160.
  4. Silpa S.G., G.R. Smitha, K. Ranjitha. 2021. Drying and packaging methods impact the bacoside profile and microbiological quality of Brahmi herb (Bacopa monnieri L.) during storage. Industrial Crops and Products, 159: 113064. 
  5. S.P. Priyanka, S. Sujatha, G.R. Smitha. M.A. Suryanarayana, D. Kalaivanan, 2021. Biomass accumulation, bioactive compounds and nutrient uptake in Centella asiatica (L.) in relation to organic nutrition in open-field and shade. Industrial Crops & Products, 176: 114352. 
  6. M.R. Rohini and G.R. Smitha. 2021. Studying the effect of morphotype and harvest season on yield and quality of Indian genotypes of Centella asiatica: A Potential medicinal herb cum underutilized green leafy vegetable. South African Journal of Botany, 145: 275-283.
  7. M. A. Suryanarayana, S. Sujatha, S. P. Priyanka, D. Kalaivanan & G. R. Smitha (2022): Productivity, soil fertility and economic indicators in Centella asiatica L. production systems in semi-arid India, Journal of Plant Nutrition. , DOI: 10.1080/01904167.2022.2067770.
  8. G.R. Smitha, M. Chandre Gowda, B.S. Sreeramu, K. Umesha, and A.P. Mallikarjuna Gowda. 2010. Influence of integrated nutrient management on growth, yield and quality of makoi. Indian Journal of Horticulture, 67 (Special Issue): 395-398.
  9. G. Murthy, K. Umesha, G.R. Smitha and R. Krishnamanohar. 2010. Effect of growth regulators and bio-inoculants on rooting and growth of vanilla stem cuttings. Indian Journal of Horticulture, 67(1): 90-93. 
  10. Smitha G.R. and Rana VS. 2014. The effect of viral infection on essential oil content, chemical composition and biomass yield of Mentha cultivars. Journal of Essential Oil-Bearing Plants, 389-397.

Book authored

  1. Smitha, G.R. and Ajit Waman Arun, 2015, A Handy Guide to Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. Jaya Publishing House, New Delhi

Book Edited

  1. Production Technology of Flower crops - A handbook (In kannada); Compiled and Edited by B. Narayanaswami, T. Manjunatha Rao and G.R. Smitha, 2019, ISBN: 9788194209522, Book: B2-19. Published by; Director, IIHR, Bengaluru; pg: 1-122. 

Book chapters

  1. Smitha Gingade Rajachandra Rao, Rohini Moni Radhika, 2023, Prospects for sustainable cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants in India, In: Sustainable uses of medicinal plants and prospects: a brief overview, Edited: Callistus Bvenura, LearnmoreKambizi, ISBN: 9781003206620, Pg no.: 227-244.
  2. B.B. Basak, G.R. Smitha, Anil R. Chinchmalatpure, P.K. Patel, Kumar B. Prem. 2021. Aromatic Plants as a Tool for Phytoremediation of Salt Affected Soils. Book - Bioremediation Science From Theory to Practic. 1st Edition, CRC Press, eBook ISBN9780429327643. DOI: 10.1201/9780429327643-9
  3. G.R. Smitha, 2021. Decalepis hamiltonii Wight & Arn. (Apocynaceae),  Perennial Underutilized Horticultural Species of India, Ajit Arun Waman and Pooja Bohra (Eds.), JAYA PUBLISHING HOUSE, 82-93. ISBN : 978-93-90611-38-6 (HB) 978-93-90611-30-0 (PB).
  4. G.R. Smitha, 2021. Saraca asoca (Roxb.) De Wilde (Fabaceae), Perennial Underutilized Horticultural Species of India, Ajit Arun Waman and Pooja Bohra (Eds.), JAYA PUBLISHING HOUSE, 284-297. ISBN : 978-93-90611-38-6 (HB) 978-93-90611-30-0 (PB). 
  5. G.R. Smitha, 2021. Decalepis hamiltonii Wight & Arn. (Apocynaceae), Perennial Underutilized Horticultural Species of India, Ajit Arun Waman and Pooja Bohra (Eds.), JAYA PUBLISHING HOUSE, 82-93. ISBN : 978-93-90611-38-6 (HB) 978-93-90611-30-0 (PB).
  6. G.R. Smitha, 2021. Saraca asoca (Roxb.) De Wilde (Fabaceae), Perennial Underutilized Horticultural Species of India, Ajit Arun Waman and Pooja Bohra (Eds.), JAYA PUBLISHING HOUSE, 284-297. ISBN: 978-93-90611-38-6 (HB) 978-93-90611-30-0 (PB). 
  7. B.B. Basak, G.R. Smitha, Anil R. Chinchmalatpure, P.K. Patel, Kumar B. Prem. 2021. Aromatic Plants as a Tool for Phytoremediation of Salt Affected Soils. Book - Bioremediation Science From Theory to Practice. 1st Edition, CRC Press, eBook ISBN9780429327643. DOI: 10.1201/9780429327643-9
  8. G.R. Smitha, Pot plants. In: Production Technology of Flower crops - A handbook (IN kannada); Compiled and Edited by B. Narayanaswami, T. Manjunatha Rao and G.R. Smitha, 2019, ISBN: 9788194209522, Book: B2-19. Published by; Director, IIHR, Bengaluru; pg: 92-95. 
  9. Container Gardening.  In: Production Technology of Flower crops - A handbook; Compiled and Edited by: T. Manjunatha Rao and Rajiv Kumar, 2019, ISBN: 978-81-942095-1-5, Book: B2-19. Published by; Director, IIHR, Bengaluru; pg: 87-90.
  10. G.R. Smitha, 2019, Influence of pre and post harvest factors on yield and quality of medicinal and aromatic plants in ‘Medicinal and Aromatic Plants – Conservation and Cultivation’, AkiNik Publications New Delhi, Academic press; ISBN: 978-93-5335-343-8: pp : 116-143. 
Awards & Recognitions: 

 

  1. Bestowed with “Fellow of Society of Promotion of Horticulture – 2023”
  2. Received ‘Horticultural Scientist Award – 2022’ in appreciation of your Significant contribution to development of technologies for flowers, medicinal and aromatic crops from Dr. B. Vasantharaj David Foundation Excellence Awards -2022 
  3. Received Best Oral Presentation Award for the presentation entitled “Conversion of temple’s flower waste into wealth: A way forward for sustainability” in second 3S international Conference – 2022 organized by Institute of Science and Spirituality, Delhi on 4-5 June, 2022.
  4. Received Best Poster Award under the category Horticultural Sciences 2022 for the paper entitled “Standardization of container type, substrate and nutrition for potted plant production of China aster [Callistephus chinensis (L.) Ness.] var. Arka Archana” in 4th National Conference on “Recent Advances in Applied Entomology and Environmental Sciences” on Saturday, October 01, 2022 in Hotel Chennai Le Palace, 5/9 Arcot Road, Near Porur signal, Porur, Chennai 600116, Tamil Nadu.
  5. Received Best Poster Award “Influence of drying methods on physico-chemical properties of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri L.)". In National Conference on "Conservation, Cultivation and Utilization of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants" at College of Horticulture, Mudigere, organized by UAHS, Shivamogga from 25-04-2018 to 26-04-2018.
  6. Received Best Poster Award for “Standardization of nutrient requirement of Kasuri methi (Trigonella corniculata L.) using organics” in National seminar on “Technologies for improving productivity of Spices and Plantation Crops” held on February 27th - 28th, 2012 at Port Blair
  7. Received University Gold medal for overall performance in M.Sc. Horticulture from UAS, GKVK, Bengaluru.
  8. Received Dr. Shama Bhat Memorial Gold medal for completing M.Sc. Horticulture with highest CGPA 
  9. Elected and served as Secretary of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Association of India (2015-2016)
  10. Served as Treasurer of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Association of India for 5 years from  (2010-15) 
  11. Served as consultant for FAO MADH project on “Good agricultural and collection practices for aromatic plants” during 2010.
  12. Consultancy given to Quality Council of India - Developed POP on Good agricultural Practices for Phyllanthus amarus 
  13. Consultancy given to Quality Council of India - Developed POP on Good agricultural Practices for Clitorea ternateae  
  14. PG Guide recognition from IARI, New Delhi   
  15. PG Faculty recognition from IARI, New Delhi   
  16. PG Guide Recognition from University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru
  17. Recognized as Post Graduate Teacher from University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka
  18. Recognized as a Post Graduate Teacher for Horticulture from Anand Agricultural University, Anand 
  19. Recognized as a Post Graduate Teacher for Horticulture from University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka
  20. Recognized as a Post Graduate Teacher from University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K., Bengaluru, Karnataka
  21. Assistant Managing Editor of Medicinal Plants Journal (2022-23)
  22. Member of the Editorial board of ‘Journal of Plant Developmental Sciences’ during 2015 – 2021
  23. Member of the Editorial board Editorial Board of 'Medicinal Plants - International Journal of Phytomedicines and Related Industries' during 2018-19 and 2019-20.
  24. Section Editor – Open Access Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants – 2019-20.
  25. Served as reviewer of Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Journal of Horticultural Sciences, National Academy of Biological Sciences, JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL PLANTS RESEARCH (ACADEMIC JOURNALS), Open Access Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, Medicinal Plants – An International Journal 
  26. Served as Invited speaker in eight international / national seminar/ symposium/ conference   
  27. Given four T.V. programs and eight radio programs 
  28. Involved in organizing one international, four national seminar / conferences, two twenty one days training program and > 30 training programs
  29. Guided 2 M.Sc. (Horticulture) students guiding 2 Ph.D. (Horticulture) students, Co-guide of 2 and member of advisory member for 5 PG students
  30. Handled >20 courses for UHS, Bagalkot and IARI-IIHR, Ph. D. students as Course Leader / Course Associate
Permanent Address: 
#21, 2nd Cross, Balaji Nagar, Mallathahalli, Bengaluru – 560 056.
Address for Communication: 

#21, 2nd Cross, Balaji Nagar, Mallathahalli, Bengaluru – 560 056.

Email Address: 
g.smitha@icar.gov.in
Telephone #: 
080-23086100 Extn 260