Dr. Roshni R. Samarth

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Dr. Roshni R. Samarth, Scientist (Plant Breeding)

Qualification

  • 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

Specialization / Discipline

  • Crop Improvement

Positions held

Scientist (ICAR):
  • 15.12.2009- continuing: ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Area of specialization

  • Breeding for crop improvement

Current research interest

  • Marker Assisted selection for biotic stresses in table grapes
  • Breeding for naturally loose bunches and bold berries
  • Characterization, regeneration and documentation of grape germplasm

Students guided:

  • M.Sc.: 02
  • B.Sc.: 03

Honours and Recognition

  • 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

International training:

  • 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)