Dr. Roshni R. Samarth
Dr. Roshni R. Samarth
Dr. Roshni R. Samarth
Senior Scientist, Plant Breeding
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Roshni.Samarth@icar.gov.in, sroshnir@gmail.comQualification
B. Sc.: 1999-2003: Agriculture, Gujarat Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, India
M.Sc.: 2003-2006: Plant Breeding and Genetics, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, India
Ph.D.: 2006-2009: Plant Breeding and Genetics, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, India
- Crop Improvement
Specialization / Discipline
- Breeding for crop improvement
Area of specialization
- Marker Assisted selection for biotic stresses in table grapes.
- Breeding for naturally loose bunches and bold berries.
- Characterization, regeneration and documentation of grape germplasm.
Current research interest
Scientist (ICAR):
15.12.2009- continuing: ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune, Maharashtra, India
M.Sc.: 02
B.Sc.: 03
- Eight gold plated silver medals during B.Sc.(Agri.).
- Gold medal for best student in M.Sc (Agri.).
- Best poster awards at several seminar/symposium.
- Reviewer of International Journal of Agricultural Sciences.
Trainings:
- Undergone three month International training sponsored by NAIP in the field of Bioinformatics (Horticulture) from 15th September to 13th December, 2012 at Cornell University, Ithaca, USA.
- Publications: (Click to access list)