Agriculture · Horticulture

Agriculture · Horticulture · Horticulture
Citrus is an Important fruit crop in India, and there is rich genetic diversity in citrus grown in the country. Different regions of India cultivate citrus fruits, and earh region has its own unique varieties and coultivars. Numerous citurs species cultivated in India are rare of threatened with extinction, necessitating conservation efforts to prevent their extinction. In recent years, India has placed a greater emphasis on conserving and utilizing the genetic diversity of citrus. There have been efforts to collect and conserve the genetic resources of citurs as well as to breed new varieties. Eleven distinct parts make up the Book, each of which foruses on a different facet of citrus diversity. the authors tried to provide insigtful information on the various citrus species grown in India, including their origin, distribution, taxonomy, botany, classification, conservation and characteristics of important citrus species and varieties. The book also contains chapters on the current status of citrus. production, the nutritional value and functional food potential of different citurs fruits, and citrus genetic resource conservation. It is anticipated that researchers, breeders, academics, and citurs growers will find this book useful. The Publication can also be used as an instructional resoruce for the students, teachers, and the public. It will aid in increasing understanding of the citrus diversity in India, as well as their agronomic, economic, and ecological significance.
Citrus Diversity in India by A.A. Murkte, A. Thiruganavel, J. Prasanth Tej Kumar, R. K. Sonkar, Subhra Saikat Roy and Dillip Ghosh..
164 pages · English · Published 2023
Subjects: Agriculture, Horticulture, Horticulture
Dr. Ashutosh A. Murkute, is working as Director, Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI), Wardha. After completing Ph.D. from I.I.T., Delhi he started research career as Scientist ‘C’ at Defense Institute of High Altitude Research (DRHAR, DRDO), Leh-Ladakh. Besides developing agro-technologies suitable for high altitude, he established a prototype for solar thermal greenhouse and an experimental tissue culture lab at Leh. Dr. Murkute as Senior Scientist, worked on post-harvest management of onion and garlic at ICAR - Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research, Pune. He developed a complete protocol for production of virus-freeplanting material of garlic through microbubbles using mericlones and established a tissue culture lab for the mass production. At ICAR – Central Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur, Dr. Murkute, Principal Scientist, worked on citrus improvement program and also projects on abiotic stress management. He published research articles high rated peer reviewed journal of international repute on high-density panting, organic cultivation, tissue culture etc. There are many books, book-chapters, popular articles etc. to his credit. As PI/ Co-PI of externally funded competitive grants he handled research project of more than Rs 3000 lakhs besides institute funded projects. Appointment as an Adjunct Professor at I.I.T. Delhi; Member, Board of Management of Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Agricultural University, Gwalior; Member, Academic Council, RTM Nagpur University; Member, Management Committees of ICAR institutes are some of the prestigious recognitions for his illustrious career.
Dr. A. Thirugnanavel joined the Agricultural Research Service in 2010. He obtained his Ph.D in Fruit Science from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. Dr. A. Thirugnanavel has good research experience on Northeast Hill agriculture, banana, and citrus. Presently, he is working as a Senior Scientist at ICAR– Central Citrus Research Institute (ICAR-CCRI) in Nagpur, India. He has developed many technologies including DUS guidelines for colocasia, integrated farming system models, and integrated nutrient management practices. He has collected, characterized and conserved colocasia, rajma bean and ornamental banana germplasm. He has published more than 25 research publications in peer reviewed journals, 8 technical bulletins, 9 book chapters and two training manuals. Currently, he is working in citrus improvement and genetic resources management.
Dr. J. Prasanth Tej Kumar is currently working as a scientist at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Citrus Research Institute (ICAR-CCRI) in Nagpur, India. He earned his Masters from GBPUA&T, Pantnagar and PhD from IARI, New Delhi in Molecular biology and Biotechnology. In his thesis work he worked on characterization of drought responsive genes and promoters in chickpea. After completing his PhD, Dr. Tej Kumar has joined in ARS and in 2016 as a scientist at ICAR-CCRI, Nagpur. At the institute, he is working on molecular characterization of citrus germplasm and genome editing in citrus He has also presented his research at conferences and workshops and has received awards and recognition for his work in this field. He has published more than 10 research publications in peer reviewed journals and 2 book chapters. In addition to his research activities, Dr. Tej Kumar has also served as a reviewer for several scientific journals and has been involved in the development of educational materials for students and professionals in the field of agricultural biotechnology.
Dr. R. K. Sonkar currently working as Principal Scientist (Horti) ICAR-Central Citrus Institute, Nagpur. He obtained his M.Sc. (Agri.) Horticulture from Udai Pratap P. G. College, Varanasi he was the first merit holder in vegetable science during M.Sc. and completed his Ph.D. (Hort.) from Indira Gandhi Agriculture University, Raipur. He worked on Post-Harvest Technology, covering the aspects like storage, maturity standards, packaging and transport of Nagpur orange, processing aspects like debittering of Nagpur orange juices, water conservation in citrus and integrated management of citrus nematode. Presently he is involved in the citrus rootstock studies for Nagpur mandarin and sweet orange, Raised bed planting system in citrus, evaluation of different citrus species on raised bed planting systems and demonstration of citrus rejuvenation. He is also the Secretary of Indian Society of Citriculture. He has published 39 research paper, 2 review articles, 9 Book chapters more than 60 Popular articles and 11 bulletins. Dr. Sonkar has received many awards and recognition like Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Ratna award-2011, ICAR awards Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthy Krishi Patrika, First prize for Hindi Magazine “Santra Samvad”, Vidarbha Bhushan Award-2012, Hi-tech Horticulture Society Gold Medal-2012, Maharashtra Bhushan Award-2013 etc. for his multifaceted activities carried out during last 31 years.
Dr. Subhra Saikat Roy joined the Agricultural Research Service in 2008. He obtained his Doctoral Degree in Horticulture from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, West Bengal. Dr. Roy has an excellent academic career and received University Gold Medal and Certificate of Merit. He was also a visiting scholar at Michigan State University, USA. Dr. Roy has more than 14 years of research experience on North-east hill agriculture and is presently working as Senior Scientist at ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur, Maharashtra. He has developed many technologies including six crop varieties, five IFS models, five organic POPs, commercialized eight technologies and filed one patent. Besides, he has promoted more than 30 agripreneurship. Dr. Roy has published more than 50 research papers in the journals of national and international repute, 11 books, 31 book chapters, 21 success stories and more than 20 bulletins and manuals. He is the Editor of two peer-reviewed journals, Fellow of three professional societies and recipient of many prestigious awards including three national awards.
Dr. Dilip Ghosh, Director, ICAR-CCRI, Nagpur, obtained his Master’s and Doctoral degree in Plant Pathology specializing in Plant Virology from ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi and subsequently joined ICAR-CCRI, as Scientist in 1995. He has made an outstanding contribution in the area of Citrus Pathology/Virology and citriculture. He has developed PCR/ Real time-PCR/ Duplex PCR/IC-PCR based diagnostics of Citrus greening, Citrus tristeza virus, Citrus yellow mosaic virus, Indian Citrus ring spot virus, Exocortis viroid, and Citrus Phytoplasma for rapid and sensitive detection of these systemic pathogens in infected citrus plants. He has also developed LAMP-based and RPA-LFA-based Rapid Diagnostic Kits for Citrus greening disease and Citrus tristeza virus. Identified Candidatus Phytoplasma cynodontis as the causal organism of Witches’ Broom Disease of acid lime (WBDL) in India (New world report). Similarly, first time reported hop stunt viroid infection of citrus in India. As an international FAO consultant, Dr. Ghosh worked in Nepal and Bhutan. Also organized three international training programs for the participants of Oman, Bhutan and Nepal in Nagpur apart from organizing six such national training programs. Visited nine different countries including USA, Brazil, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, Bhutan etc and made professional collaborations / networks with citrus scientists working in those countries. Handled a total of 14 research projects funded by ICAR, NATP, NAIP, DBT, DST, MIDH etc, published 60 research papers in high impact factor journals (35 articles in NAAS ratings > 7.0), co-authored 3 books; published over 16 book chapters, 20 extension bulletin, 2 folders, 5 extension calendars, 4 training manual, 5 other publications and 480 NCBI GenBank Accessions. As the Organizing Secretary, Dr. Ghosh organized two national conferences/workshops in Nagpur (2006 and 2015) and guided 7 PhD students. As a multidisciplinary team of scientists, received Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award-2005 for outstanding contribution in the field of citrus production and processing. In recognition of his professional achievements, Dr. Ghosh also received Prof. J.F. Dastur Memorial Award (Indian Phytopathological Society); Dr R S Paroda Award of CHAI (2022), New Delhi, Outstanding Plant Virologist Award at Asian Plant Science Congress (Nepal, 2014) etc. He also acted as Editor, Plant Pathology (UK); Member, MISA (USA); Member, Mashalkar (Ex-DG, CSIR) Committee of Biotechnology (Govt of Maharashtra), President of Indian Society of Citriculture, New Delhi (2022- 2025) and bestowed with the Fellowship from four different scientific societies of India.
�Introduction. �Status of Citrus Sector. �Nutraceutical and Functional Food Value of Indian Citrus. �Botany and Classification. �Centres of Origin. �Citrus Taxonomy. �Genetic Diversity of Citrus in India. �Description of Important Citrus Species. �Commercial Citrus Varieties in India. �Citrus Registered under Geographical Indications. �Conservation of Citrus Genetic Resources. �References.