ICAR–Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi

Name: Dr. Hare Krishna

Email: Hare.Krishna@icar.org.in

Mobile: 8079022745

Education: Ph.D.

Field of Specialization: Horticulture

Professional Experience: 20 years

Research Interests: Protected cultivation of vegetables.

• Krishna, H., Kumar, R., Yadava R.B. et al. (2024). Biofortification in garden peas. Sci. Hortic. 337:113602.
• Krishna, H. et al. (2005). Biochemical changes in grape plantlets inoculated with AMF. Sci. Hortic. 106:554–567.
• Krishna, H. et al. (2008). Mango explant browning under mycorrhization. Sci. Hortic. 118:132–138.
• Krishna, H. & Parashar A. (2013). Antioxidant activities of jujube cultivars. J Food Biochem. 37:571–577.
• Krishna, H., Attri, B.L. & Kumar, A. (2014). Rhododendron squash: Processing & antioxidant profile. J. Food Sci. Technol. 51:3404–3410.
• Krishna, H. et al. (2010). Suppression of apple canker by AMF. Crop Prot. 29:1049–1054.
• Krishna, H. et al. (2019). BBCH scale for Indian jujube. Ann. Appl. Biol. 174:106–112.
• Krishna, H. et al. (2013). Adventitious rooting in apple with AMF. J. Hortic. Sci. Biotechnol. 88:301–305.
• Krishna, H. et al. (2006). AMF alleviates transplantation shock in grapevine. J. Hortic. Sci. Biotechnol. 81:259–263.
• Krishna, H. et al. (2022). Immunomodulatory potential of vegetables. J. Hortic. Sci. Biotechnol. 7:560–579.

• Fellow – Indian Academy of Horticultural Science, New Delhi
• Fellow – National Academy of Biological Sciences, Chennai
• Fellow – Indian Society of Arid Horticulture, Bikaner
• Recipient of Dr. R.D. Asana Gold Medal, ISPP, New Delhi
• Outstanding Horticultural Scientist Award–2021, SHRD, Ghaziabad
• Young Scientist Award–2024, UP Academy of Agricultural Sciences
• Convener & Editor – CBSE vocational course “Pomology (Class XI)”
• Editorial Board Member – Scientia Horticulturae, Elsevier
• Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing – Scientia Horticulturae (2013)