Dr Dharmendra Singh Rathore

Former Vice Chancellor, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh

Dr Rathore contributed significantly to fruit science research and development. He proved double sigmoid fruit growth in guava and suggested inverse relationship between the ascorbic acid content of guava fruits and the ripening temperature. He standardised production technology of kiwi fruit in the hills, epicotyl grafting in mango and stooling technique in guava. He had selected promising varieties of pome, stone and nut fruits. He identified the ornamentals for beautification of hills and prepared a catalogue of Rosa species. Integrated Management of Fruit Flies in India was evelved by him under network project. He authored 100 publications including research papers, book chapters, seminar papers, bulletins, popular articles etc. His co-edited book ‘Temperate Fruits’ is a globally recognised textbook. Dr Rathore has been Chairman and members of various national level important committees including QRTs, RACs, etc