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Name: Dr. Pradip Karmakar
Designation: Senior Scientist (Vegetable Science)
Email: pradip9433@gmail.com, Pradip.Karmakar@icar.org.in
Mobile: 8799567994
Field of Specialization: Vegetable Breeding (Okra, Muskmelon, Pointed Gourd)
Professional Experience:
| Designation | Institute | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Scientist (13A) | ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi | 04/10/2022 – Present |
| Senior Scientist (12) | ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi | 04/10/2019 – 03/10/2022 |
| Scientist (11) | ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi | 04/10/2014 – 03/10/2019 |
| Scientist (10) | ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi | 31/12/2011 – 03/10/2014 |
| Scientist (10) | ICAR-IARI, New Delhi | 04/10/2010 – 30/12/2011 |
Research Interests:
Breeding for high-yielding hybrids & parental lines in okra, muskmelon, pointed gourd;
resistance breeding for YVMV, ELCV, sucking pests, fruit borer, nematode;
molecular breeding in okra, melon & pointed gourd; improvement of nutritional quality;
processing & long-distance transport traits in pointed gourd.
Selected Publications (10 Best)
- Aamir M., Karmakar P.* et al. 2021. Sex expression & flower development in melon. Physiol Plant.
- Chaubey T. et al. 2022. Aroma governed by recessive gene in sponge gourd. Plants.
- Devi J. et al. 2019. Phenolics & antioxidants in pea. Scientia Horticulturae.
- Nagendran K. et al. 2023. Yellowing disease in cucurbits. Virology.
- Karmakar P.* et al. 2013. Better combining ability improves antioxidant traits in ridge gourd. Euphytica.
- Karmakar P.* et al. 2013. Inheritance of antioxidant traits in ridge gourd. Agricultural Research.
- Halder J. et al. 2024. Pollination in pointed gourd. Arthropod–Plant Interactions.
- Ghoshal C. et al. 2025. New donors for leaf curl resistance in cucumber. Journal of Phytopathology.
- Kumar R. et al. 2025. Drought tolerance study in okra. Gesunde Pflanzen.
- Singh B.K. et al. 2017. Pigmented radish variability. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences.
Awards & Recognitions
- SERB Early Career Research Award — 2019
- Himadri Young Scientist Award — 2020
- Dr. Harbhajan Singh Memorial Award — 2021
- Outlook Swaraj Outstanding Scientist Award — 2022
- Best Scientist Award (2022–23), ICAR–IIVR
- Fellow, Indian Society of Vegetable Science — 2022
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