PG School, Faculty Disciplines : Floriculture and Landscaping
No. of Students Guided : -M.Sc : 04
Ph.D : 12
Top 10 Publications having NAAS rating 6 and above with first or corresponding author only
Bhatia R., K. P. Singh, T. Jhang and T. R. Sharma (2009). Assessment of clonal fidelity of micropropagated gerbera plants by ISSR markers. Scentia Horticulture, 119: 208-211.
Bhatia R., K. P. Singh T. R. Sharma and Tripta Jhang (2011). Evaluation of the genetic fidelity of in vitro propagated gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii Bolus) using DNA based markers. Plant Cell Tissue & Organ Culture, 104:131�135
K. Ravindra Kumar, Kanwar Pal Singh, Reeta Bhatia, D.V.S. Raju and Sapna Panwar (2019). Optimising protocol for successful development of haploids in marigold (Tagetes spp.) through in vitro androgenesis . Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11240-019-01598-3 .
K. Ravindra Kumar, Kanwar Pal Singh, D.V.S. Raju, Reeta Bhatia and Sapna Panwar (2019). Influence of genotypes, growth regulators and basal media on direct differentiation of shoot buds from leaf segments of marigold (Tagetes spp.). Indian Journal of Experimental Biology,57: 30-39.
Aparna Veluru, Kangila Venkataraman Bhat, Dantuluri Venkata Sai Raju, Kuchimanchi Venkata Prasad, Janakiram Tolety, Chellapilla Bhardwaj, Seyanthi Venkata Amitha Charu Rama Mitram, Namita Banyal, Kanwar Pal Singh and Sapna Panwar (2019). Characterization of Indian bred rose cultivars using morphological and molecular markers for conservation and sustainable management. Physiol Mol Biol Plants, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12298-019-00735-8
Madhubala and Kanwar Pal Singh (2013). In vitro mutagenesis of rose (Rosa hybrida L.) explants using gamma-radiation to induce novel flower colour mutations. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, 88(4):462- 468
Oinam,V., K. P. Singh, A. Verma and M.L. Choudhary (1998). Effect of Paclobutrazol and GA3 on recovery of normal plants from vitrified shoots of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.).Indian Journal of Experimental Biology,36:223-224.
MadhuBala and Kanwar Pal Singh (2015). In vitro mutagenesis in rose (Rosa hybridaL.) cv. Raktima for novel traits. Indian Journal of Biotechnology, 14(4): 525-531
K. Ravindra Kumar, Kanwar Pal Singh, D. V. S. Raju, Reeta Bhatia and Sapna Panwar (2020). Maternal haploid induction in African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) through in vitro culture of un-fertilized ovules. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture, 143(3) : 549-564.
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
Patent / Technologies / Methodologies / System etc. (Upto Five) :
Marigold variety Pusa Arpita produces flowers (medium size) well at low temperature i.e. December to January in northern plains and is suitable for for loose flower production.
Marigold variety Pusa Bahar produces large size flowers during mid Jan to March in northern plains and is suitable for bedding and loose flower production.
Marigold varieties Pusa Deep, Pusa Utsav and Pusa Parv produce medium size flowers during October to November (festive season) in northern plains and are suitable for loose flower production.
Gladiolus varieties Pusa Shubham, Pusa Kiran, Pusa Sinduri, Pusa Shanti and Pusa Rajat are suitable for bedding and cut flowers during winter season.
Rose varieties Pusa Mansij, Pusa Komal (thornless), Pusa Arun, Pusa Ajay and Pusa Mahak are suitable for bedding which flower profusely during spring season.
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.
The variety is very floriferous and produces on an average 80-90 flowers per plant resulting in 18-20 ton./ha flower yield.
In Northern plains ideal time for seed sowing is July (first fortnight).
It flowers during October-November (festive season).
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)
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.
50-60 flowers/plant
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.
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)
The variety produces long spike (>98[dot]77 cm), having more number of florets per spike (>18[dot]66).
The florets base colour is bright red (44C as per RHS colour chart).
Two yellowish spots on base of inner tepals with red colourrainbow type stripe on throat add novelty in colour and makes it more attractive.
The variety is very much suitable for cut flower, bouquet preparation, vase and floral arrangement in different Japanese styles.
It is very good multiplier and produces 3.33 corms per plant and 67.77 cormels from each mother corm.
Variety prefers mild climate and sunny situation for their proper growth and flowering.
It also prefers sandy loam soil rich in organic matter, light and well aerated but has good water holding capacity with proper drainage
Dr S. S. Sindhu (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Dr Kanwar Pal Singh (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Dr Kishan Swaroop (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Dr T. Janakiram (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Dr Prabhat Kumar (Floriculture & Landscaping)
The variety produces straight and sturdy long plants (144[dot]66 cm height) and spikes (124[dot]66 cm) with 19[dot]88 florets per spike.
A mid season variety flowers in 105[dot]48 days.
Florets colour is attractive and outer three tepals are in whitish group (NN 155 B).
The variety produces number of florets per spike (>19.88). It is a very good multiplier produces more than three(3.33) corms and 67.77 cormels per plant.
Variety prefers mild climate and sunny situation for their proper growth and flowering.
It also prefers sandy loam soil rich in organic matter, light and well aerated but has good water holding capacity with proper drainage
Dr Kishan Swaroop (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Dr Kanwar Pal Singh (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Dr Prabhat Kumar (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Dr T. Janakiram (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Dr S. S. Sindhu (Floriculture & Landscaping)
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.
The variety is very floriferous producing on an average 50-60 flowers per plant resulting in 25-30 ton./ha flower yield.
In northern plains, ideal time for seed sowing ismid October to mid November.
It blooms from mid January to March end profusely.
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)
