Top 10 Publications having NAAS rating 6 and above with first or corresponding author only

1. Poonam Kumari, D. V. S. Raju, K. V. Prasad, Supradip Saha, Sapna Panwar, Surinder Paul, Namita Banyal, Aarti Bains, et. al….2022. Characterization of Anthocyanins and Their Antioxidant Activities in Indian Rose Varieties (Rosa × hybrid L.) Using HPLC. Antioxidants 2022, 11, 2032. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox11102032 (NAAS rating : 13.68 )
2. Abhay Kumar Gaurav, Namita*, D. V. S. Raju, M. K. Ramkumar, M. K. Singh, Bhupinder Singh,, S. Gopala Krishnan, Sapna Panwar, Amitha Mithra Sevanthi. 2021 Genetic diversity analysis of wild and cultivated Rosa species of India using microsatellite markers and their comparison with morphology based diversity. Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13562-021-00655-3
3. Aparna Veluru, Kangila Venkataramana Bhat, Dantuluri Venkata Sai Raju, Kuchimanchi Venkata Prasad, Janakiram Tolety, Chellapilla Bharadwaj, Sevanthi Venkata Amitha Charu Rama Mitra, Namita Banyal, Kanwar Pal Singh and Sapna Panwar. 2020. Characterization of Indian bred rose cultivars using morphological and molecular markers for conservation and sustainable management. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants, 26(1): 95–106
4. Rihne, T., Namita*, K.P. Singh, M. K. Singh and Akshay Talukdar. 2021. Improvement in molecular detection of phytoplasma associated with rose by selection of suitable primers and development of a multiplex PCR assay. 3 Biotech 11: 190. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-021-02713-y.
5. Tasou Rihne, Namita*, Kanwar Pal Singh, M.K. Singh, Akshay Talukdar and G.P. Rao 2021. Multilocus gene typing, mixed infection of phytoplasma strains associated with rose genotypes and confirmation of their natural reservoir sources. Tropical Plant Pathology https://doi.org/10.1007/s40858-021-00457-x
6. Henuka Rai, Namita*, D.V.S Raju, M.K. Singh, Kanwar P. Singh, Gunjeet Kumar, Subodh Kumar Sinha, Lekshmy S., R. N. Pandey and Bibin Poulose. 2020. In vitro screening of chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.) varieties for salt tolerance. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences . 89 (11): 1964–70
7. Shisa Ullas P., Namita, Kanwar P. Singh, Sapna Panwar, Aditi Kundu, Gopala Krishnan S. and Gunjeet Kumar. 2018. Influence of drying techniques on retention of anthocyanin and their antioxidant activities in chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum x morifolium) flowers. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 88(2): 228-233.
8. Aido Taloh, D. V. S. Raju, Namita Banyal,* Gunjeet Kumar, Priyam Panda, Manimekalai, Carmine Marcone and G. P. Rao. 2020. Genetic diversity of phytoplasma strains infecting chrysanthemum varieties in India and their possible natural reservoirs. 3 Biotech : 10:411 (https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-020-02407-x)
9. Shisa Ullas P., Namita, Kanwar P. Singh, Sapna Panwar, Aditi Kundu, Gopala Krishnan S. and Gunjeet Kumar. 2018. Profiling of carotenoid pigments and their antioxidant activities in ray florets of chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum x morifolium). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 88 (3): 393-399.
10. Akshaya H.R., Namita, Kanwar P. Singh, Supradip Saha, Sapna Panwar and C. Bharadwaj. 2018. Influence of storage conditions of marigold flowers on retention of carotenoids and antioxidant activities. Indian Journal of Horticulture. 75(1): 111-118.

Patent / Technologies / Methodologies / System etc. (Upto Five) :

1. Rose varieties -Pusa Mahak for garden display and having outstanding fragrance (2018), Pusa Alpana for fragrant loose flower (2021), Pusa Lakshmi and Pusa Bhargava for garden display (2022).

2. African Marigold-Pusa Bahar (2017); French marigold- Pusa Deep (2017), Pusa Parv (2022) and Pusa Utsav (2022)

3. Standardized protocol for in-vitro mass multiplication of newly developed rose varieties using axillary bud explants, protocol for in-vitro mass multiplication of marigold using non axillary bud explants.

4. DNA barcoding of Rosa species using universal markers and submitted 101 novel nucleotide sequences of Rosa species to NCBI for first time and 04 novel nucleotide sequences of Rose phytoplasma submitted to NCBI, Marker trait association in Rose genotypes, screening of chrysanthemum for drought stress tolerance.

5. Standardized techniques for pigment profiling of rose, marigold, bougainvillea and drying techniques of marigold, rose, gerbera, annual flowers for making value added products.

Varieties (4)

Pusa Deep

Pusa Deep

Division :	Floriculture and Landscaping
Year of Release :	2017
States for which Released :	NCT of Delhi and other northern plains of India
Characteristics :	It is an early flowering variety of French marigold which flowers in 85-95 days after sowing. The variety produces medium statured spreading plants having 55-65 cm plant height and 50-55 cm plant spread. It produces compact and medium sized flowers of dark red colour (red group 46 A-RHS colour chart). The variety is suitable for loose flower production.
Average Yield :	The variety is very floriferous and produces on an average 80-90 flowers per plant resulting in 18-20 ton./ha flower yield.
Production Conditions :	In Northern plains ideal time for seed sowing is July (first fortnight). It flowers during October-November (festive season).
Scientific Personnel Involved :	Dr Kanwar Pal Singh (Floriculture & Landscaping) Dr D.V.S. Raju (Floriculture & Landscaping) Dr (Ms) Namita (Floriculture & Landscaping) Dr Prabhat Kumar (Floriculture & Landscaping) Dr Sapna Panwar (Floriculture & Landscaping) Dr S. S. Sindhu (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Other Personnel Involved :	Technical Staff Sh. G.P. Giri Sh. Kamlesh Kumar(ID:21010) Supporting staff Sh. Kameshwar Lal(ID:41529) Sh. Shatrughan Mehto(ID: 41520) Sh. Siya Ram(ID: 41541)
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PusaMahak

PusaMahak

Division :	Floriculture and Landscaping
Year of Release :	2018
States for which Released :	Delhi State
Characteristics :	It belongs to Hybrid Tea variety of rose. Flowers are dark pinkish incolour. Outstanding fragrance. Recurrent/repeat flowering and floriferous variety. Propagated by semi hard wood cutting. Suitable for garden display and for floral arrangements.
Average Yield :	50-60 flowers/plant
Production Conditions :	It preferred day temperature of 25-280C and night temperature 12-180 C with relative humidity 60-70% for good flowering in winter season. Planting time: September to October. Planting distance: 50*50 cm.
Scientific Personnel Involved :	Dr Kanwar Pal Singh (Floriculture & Landscaping) Dr S. S. Sindhu (Floriculture & Landscaping) Dr (Ms) Namita (Floriculture & Landscaping) Dr D.V.S. Raju (Floriculture & Landscaping) Dr Markandey Singh (Floriculture & Landscaping) Dr K.V. Prasad (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Other Personnel Involved :	Technical staff Sh. Amar Singh Dhama(ID:21036) Supporting staff Sh. YogenderMehto(ID: Smt. ShakuntalaDevi (ID: Smt. Urmila Devi (ID:41948)
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PusaBahar

PusaBahar

Division :	Floriculture and Landscaping
Year of Release :	2017
States for which Released :	NCT of Delhi and other northern plains of India
Characteristics :	It belongs to African marigold group which flowers in 90-100 days after sowing. Plants are vigorous having height of 75-85 cm, Flowers are compact, flattened, attractive and large in size (8-9 cm) of yellow colour (RHS Yellow Group : 9A). The variety is suitable for bedding in gardens as well as other floral decorations.
Average Yield :	The variety is very floriferous producing on an average 50-60 flowers per plant resulting in 25-30 ton./ha flower yield.
Production Conditions :	In northern plains, ideal time for seed sowing ismid October to mid November. It blooms from mid January to March end profusely.
Scientific Personnel Involved :	Dr Kanwar Pal Singh (Floriculture & Landscaping) Dr D.V.S. Raju (Floriculture & Landscaping) Dr (Ms) Namita (Floriculture & Landscaping) Dr Prabhat Kumar (Floriculture & Landscaping) Dr Sapna Panwar (Floriculture & Landscaping) Dr S. S. Sindhu (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Other Personnel Involved :	Technical Staff Sh. G.P. Giri Supporting staff Sh. Kameshwar Lal(ID:41529) Sh. ShatrughanMehto(ID: 41520)
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PusaAlpana

PusaAlpana

Division :	Floriculture and Landscaping
Year of Release :	2021
States for which Released :	Delhi State
Characteristics :	It is a Floribunda type variety of rose. Flowers are compact, light pinkish in colour and have high fragrance. It is a recurrent flowering and floriferous variety. Directly propagated by semi hard wood cuttings. Ideal for loose flower production and the fragrant flowers can be used for garland preparation.
Average Yield :	70 q/ha
Production Conditions :	It preferred day temperature of 25-280C and night, temperature 12-180 C with relative humidity 60-70% for good flowering in winter season. Planting time: September to October. Planting distance: 50*50 cm.
Scientific Personnel Involved :	Dr (Ms) Namita (Floriculture & Landscaping) Dr Markandey Singh (Floriculture & Landscaping) Dr D.V.S. Raju (Floriculture & Landscaping) Dr Prativa Anand (Floriculture & Landscaping) Dr S. S. Sindhu (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Other Personnel Involved :	Dr. M C Singh(ID:10597) Technical staff Amar Singh Dhama(ID:21036) Dr. Surendra Kumar Supporting staff Sh. YogenderMehto Smt. Urmila Devi(ID:41948)
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Awards / Recognitions / Fellowship (Upto Five) :

1. IAHS associate-2021, SHRD-Outstanding Horticultural Woman Scientist Award-2020

2. HTHS Gold Medal Award-2020

3. Young Woman Scientist -Floriculture conferred by UKAS, India

4. Best oral presentations and Best paper awards in various conferences/seminars/symposium

5. Editor, Journal of Ornamental Horticulture, Fellowship conferred by CHAI, India