Field of Specialisation :
Commercial Floriculture, Breeding of Lilium, Ornamental Horticulture, Turf, Landscaping & Arboriculture and protected cultivation
PG School, Faculty Disciplines : Floriculture and Landscape Architecture
No. of Students Guided : -M.Sc : 06
Ph.D : 08
Publications (Top 10 Publications having NAAS rating 6 and above with first or corresponding author only) :
Mast Ram Dhiman, Siddharth Moudgil, Chander Parkash, Raj Kumar, Sandeep Kumar, S.S. Sindhu* & Arun Agarwal (2018)Analysis of nuclear DNA content and ploidy levels in 3x X 4x Lilium (Lilium x elegans L.) progenies by flow cytometry. Israel Journal of Plant Sciences (http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/22238980-00001054).
A.K. Verma, S.S. Sindhu*, Anshuman Singh, Arvind Kumar, Anupama Singh and V.B.S. Chauhan (2019) Conditioning effects of biodegradable superabsorbent polymer and vermin products on media properties and growth of gerbera.Ecological Engineering, 132:23-30
Sindhu S.S. and HCP Jaiweera (2007) Effect of growth hormones and cutting stages on pre and post planting performance of chrysanthemum. Indian Journal of Horticulture. 77 (1): 39-42
Sindhu S.S.; Chandanie, M.A. & Dhiman, M.R (2008) Improved micro propagation protocol in Lilium hybrida var. Pollyanna. Indian Journal Agricultural Sciences. 78 (1): 34-37
Sindhu S.S., DB, Gholap, M. C. Singh & M R. Dhiman (2009) Effect of media amendments on Physio-chemical-chemical properties and leaf nutrient concentration on gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 79(2): 110-114
M.R. Dhiman, Chander Parkash and S.S.Sindhu* (2012) Development and evaluation of inter-varietal hybrids of Asiatic lily (Lilium x elegans Thunb.). Indian J. Gent. & Plant Breeding 72(4): 475-479
Sindhu S.S.; Y, Niimi and N.S. Pathania (2002) In-vitro propagation of Asiatic hybrid lily (Lilium hybrids.). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. Vol.72. (10). 639-642.
Babita Singh, S.S. Sindhu*, Harendra Yadav and N. K. Saxena (2017) Influence of Growth Hormones on Hardwood Cutting of Bougainvillea cv. Dr. H. B. Singh. Chemical Science Review & Letters, 6(23), 1903-1907
Asmita, S.S.Sindhu* S.S. and M.K. Singh (2017) In vivo bulblet multiplication in LA lilium hybrids through scaling technique.Indian Journal of Horticulture. Vol. 74, No.4 (Dec,2017) ISSN 0972-8538
A Book-(2015) "Ornamental Horticulture" (English). Authored by S. S. Sindhu, Published by New India Publishing Agency (NIPA), Pitampura, New Delhi-34. released by Dr. M.S. Swaminathan at Chennai
Patent / Technologies / Methodologies / System etc. (Upto Five) :
Rose: Pusa Mahak- an outstanding fragrant variety for cut flower purpose and garden display
Chrysanthemum: Pusa Guldasta, Pusa Swet for loose flower and bedding purpose
Lilium: Pusa Lily-1 : First inter specific hybrid identified for release from inter-varietal cross between �Pollyanna x Prato�.
Marigold: Pusa Bahar (Aferican type) and Pusa Deep (French type)
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)
Plant is of spreading growth habit When grown in pot, its yellow flowers cover the entire pot give the effect of yellow carpet like gold.
The flowers stay for 7 weeks in pot conditions. The variety is suitable for pot mum and garden display.
It bears about 170 numbers of flowers per plant. The flowers stay for longer duration (40 days) under field conditions.
Subtropical conditions of NCR regions.
Dr A. K. Tiwari (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Dr Gunjeet Kumar (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Dr Vanlalruati (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Dr Prativa Anand (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Dr S. S. Sindhu (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Plant attains a height of 58 cm with a good spread of 50 cm.
It bears semi double medium sized flowers (3[dot]8 cm) with orange red ray florets and yellow disc.
The flowers stay for longer duration (48 days) under field conditions.
It does not require pinching and staking.
This variety is suitable for spray and pot culture purposes.
It bears about 244.08 numbers of flowers per plant.
Subtropical conditions of NCR regions.
Dr S. S. Sindhu (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Dr K.V. Prasad (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Dr Gunjeet Kumar (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Plant attains a height of 41 cm with a good spread of 48 cm.
It bears semi double medium sized flowers (6[dot]0 cm) with white ray florets and yellow disc.
The flowers stay for longer duration (40 days) under field conditions.
This variety is suitable for pot culture and garden display purposes
It bears about 112.98 numbers of flowers per plant.
Subtropical conditions of NCR regions
Dr S. S. Sindhu (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Dr K.V. Prasad (Floriculture & Landscaping)
Dr Gunjeet Kumar (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)
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.
70 q/ha
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 (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)
Dr. M C Singh(ID:10597)
Technical staff
Amar Singh Dhama(ID:21036)
Dr. Surendra Kumar
INSA-Fellowships for a period of three months under International Collaborative / Exchange Programme of the Scientists with foreign academies for Japan
Fellow of the National Academy of Horticultural Sciences (Formerly Horticultural Society of India)
Anna Saheb P. Shinde National Leaders Freedom Fighters Memorial Award-2009
Fellow of Indian Society of Ornamental Horticultural (ISOH) outstanding research in the field of Floriculture and Landscaping
JSIL Fellowship for outstanding work in the field of Floriculture and Landscaping
