ICAR–Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi

Name: Dr. Swati Sharma

Designation: Scientist (Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops)

Email: swtsharma92@gmail.com; swati.sharma@icar.org.in

Mobile: 7091162218

Education:

• B.Sc. (Ag.) — BHU, Varanasi (2005–09)
• M.Sc. (Ag.) Post Harvest Technology — IARI, New Delhi (2009–11)
• Ph.D. (Ag.) Post Harvest Technology — IARI, New Delhi (2011–14)

Field of Specialization: Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops

Professional Experience: Since 01 July 2014

Research Interests:

• Postharvest handling & physiology
• Processing & preservation
• Quality and shelf-life enhancement
• Enzymatic activity modulation

1. Sharma S. et al. (2020). Effect of chitosan coating on eggplant quality. J. Food Process. Preserv. (NAAS: 8.2)
2. Sharma S. et al. (2022). Bioactive properties in eggplant for processable traits. Scientia Horticulturae, 302.
3. Yadav N. et al. (2022). Salicylic acid maintains pointed gourd quality. Journal of Food Quality.
4. Sharma S. et al. (2022). Polyamine & chitosan synergy in bell pepper. South African Journal of Botany, 151.
5. Waghmare R. et al. (2023). Ultrasonication for freeze-drying quality retention. Food Chemistry, 404.
6. Sharma S. et al. (2023). Colour & sensory profiling of carrot genotypes. National Academy Science Letters.
7. Sharma S. et al. (2025). α-MCPG quantification in litchi. Food Chemistry, 462(1).
8. Krishna H. et al. (2024). Biofortification in peas with micronutrients. Scientia Horticulturae, 337.
9. Sharma S. et al. (2024). Texture & storability in chilli genotypes. Scientia Horticulturae, 338.
10. Pongener A. et al. (2024). Bagging improves litchi quality. National Academy Science Letters.

• ICAR–JRF
• ICAR–SRF
• DST Inspire Fellowship