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College of Horticulture & Forestry / Vegetable Science / Important Publications

  • Publication in Impact Factor Journals: 2020-21
    1. Anupam, Dhillon N K, Kaur Sukhjeet, Jindal S K and Buttar H S (2020) Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of tomato genotypes against root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita. Phytoprotection100:28-33 (NAAS Rating: 6.29)
    2. Chaudhary A, Dhillon NK, Kaur S, Jindal S K and Buttar H S (2020). Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of tomato genotypes for resistance to root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita. Phytoprotection 100: 28-33. (NAAS Rating: 6.29)
    3. Dhalwal MS, Jindal SK, Sharma A and Prasanna HC (2020)Tomato yellow leaf curl virus disease of tomato and its management through resistance breeding: a review. J Hort Sci Biotechnol 95: 425-444, DOI: 1080/14620316.2019.1691060(NAAS Rating: 7.16)
    4. Dhkal M, Sharma A and Kaur G (2020) JPP: First report of tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus infecting Muskmelon in India. J Pl Path DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42161-020-00610-6(NAAS Rating: 7.15)
    5. Gill R, Prabhjodh S Sandhu, Sanjula Sharma and Pankaj Sharma (2021) Pathogenicity determinants of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and their association to its aggressiveness on Brassica juncea. Plant Pathology Journal 37(4): 365-374 (NAAS Rating: 7.57)
    6. K Tanveer, Dhall R K, Sharma S P (2020) Gene effect studies for quality characters in cucumber (Cucumis sativus) using gynoecious parent. Genetika 52 (2): 727-734. (NAAS Rating6.39)
    7. Kaur G, Pathak M, Singla D, Sharma A, Chhuneja P and Kaur N (2021) High density GBS-based genetic linkage map construction and QTL identification associated with Yellow mosaic disease resistance in bittergourd (Momordica charantia). Frontiers in Plant Science https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.671620(NAAS Rating: 10.11)
    8. Kaur J, Pathak M and Pathak D (2020) Inheritance of resistance to yellow vein mosaic virus disease in interspecific crosses of Indian J Agric Sci 90: 46-50 (NAAS Rating: 6.25)
    9. Kaur K, Dhatt AS and Sharma M. (2020) Inheritance of alloplasmic fertility restoration in eggplant (Solanum melongena). Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 68 (5): 1949-60(NAAS Rating: 7.30)
    10. Kaur R, Gupta M, Joshi N, Singh S and Sharma A (2020) Enhancing RNAi Efficiency to decipher the functional response of potential genes in Bemisiatabaci AsiaII-1 (Gennadius) through dsRNA Feeding assays. Frontiers in Physiology DOI: 3389/fphys.2020.00123(NAAS Rating: 9.20)
    11. Kaur S, Sidhu M K and Dhatt A S (2021) Genetic diversity analysis through cluster constellation in brinjal (Solanum melongena). (Accepted ) Genetika (NAAS Rating 6.40).
    12. Kaur, H., Kalia, A. and Sharma, S.P. (2021) Multi-wall carbon nanotubes, metal oxide and hydroxy-apatite nanoparticles enhanced plant growth promoting capabilities of root endosymbionts of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). J NanosciNanotechnol, 21(6): 3634-3649. https://doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2021.18995. (NAAS Rating: 7.07)
    13. Khosa J, Francesca Bellinazzo, Rina Kamenetsky Goldstein, Richard Macknight, Richard G H Immink (2021) PHOSPHATIDYLETHANOLAMINE-BINDING PROTEINS: the conductors of dual reproduction in plants with vegetative storage organs. Journal of Experimental Botany 72(8): 2845–2856 (NAAS Rating: 11.91)
    14. Kumar R, Dhillon NK, Kaur Sukhjeet, Anupam and Srari A (2020) Resistance in Mungbean against Meloidogyne incognita and its impact on nodulation. Legume Res 43(3) 1-8. DOI 10.18805/LR-4227. (NAAS Rating: 6.34)
    15. Rajput P, Thakur A, Singh H, Singh J, Kaur Sukhjeet, Koulagi R, and Pathak D (2021) Screening of peach rootstock hybrids for resistance to root-knot nematode. Indian J Hort 78 (2): 134-141. (NAAS Rating: 6.16)
    16. Rani M, Jindal S K, Vikal Y and Meena O P (2021) Genetic male sterility breeding in heat tolerant bell pepper: Introgression of ms10 gene from hot pepper through marker assisted backcrossing. Hortic. 285: 110172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2021.110172(NAAS Rating: 8.77)
    17. Sharma P, Sharma S R, Dhall R K, Mittal T C and Kumar S S (2020) Variation in quality and acceptability of minimally processed garlic in response to γ-irradiation and packaging during refrigerated storage. Radiation Physics and Chemistry. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/ j.radphyschem.2020.109193 (NAAS Rating98).
    18. Sidhu M K and Kaur Jasmeen (2021) Inter-specific hybridization between sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica) and ‘Satputia’ (Luffa hermaphrodita Singh & Bhandari) for pre-introgression of cluster bearing, high yield, and gynoecism, (Accepted ) Journal of Genetics (NAAS Rating6.99).
    19. Sran T S, Jindal S K and Chawla N (2021). Genotype by environment interaction for quality traits in chilli pepper (Capsicum annuum L). Genetika53(1): 23-49. (NAAS Rating39).
    20. Thakur H, Jindal SK, Sharma A, Dhaliwal MS (2020) Molecular mapping of dominant gene responsible for leaf curl virus resistance in chilli pepper (Capsicum annuum) Biotech3doi.org/10.1007/s13205-020-02168-7 (NAAS Rating7.80)
      Publication in Impact Factor Journals: 2021-22  
    1. Barboza K, Salinas M C, María Belén Pérez M B, Dhall R K, Cavagnaro P (2022) Genotypic and environmental effects on the concentration of bulb phytochemicals associated with garlic flavor, health-enhancing properties, and postharvest conservation. Crop Sciences,  https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20780 (NAAS rating: 8.32)
    2.    Beniwal D, Dhall R K, Yadav S, Sharma P (2022). An overview of rust (Uromyces viciae-fabae) and powdery mildew (Erysiphe  polygoni DC) of pea (Pisum sativum L). Genetika 54: 499-512. (NAAS Rating  6.76)
    3. Dhall R K, Hegde S N, Malhotra P K (2022). Standardized protocol for in situ and in vitro maintenance of newly developed parthenocarpicgynoecious cucumber inbred.  Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology 65: e22200792, https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4324-2022200792  (NAAS Rating  6.80)
    1. Dhkal M, Sharma A and Sharma S (2022) Identification of resistance sources and monogenic dominant nature of resistance to tomato leaf curl Palampur virus in melons. Phytoparasitica https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-022-00988-2 (NAAS rating: 7.44)
    2. Dhkal M, Sharma A and Sharma SP (2022) Biostimulants an important nonchemical alternative to pesticides for management of virus disease in Muskmelon. Egypt J Biol Pest Control 32, 61. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41938-022-00560-4 (NAAS rating: 6.38)
    1. Ghongade D S, Sangha K S , Dhall R K (2021) Population buildup of whitefly, Bemisiatabaci(Gennadius) on parthenocarpic cucumber in relation to weather parameters under protected environment in Punjab. Journal of Agrometeorology 23(4): 457-460 (NAAS Rating  6.55)
    2. Ghongade D S, Sangha K S, Dhall R K, Bhullar M B (2022) Field evaluation of BlaptostethuspallescensPoppius (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) in controlling TetranychusurticaeKoch on parthenocarpic cucumber under protected environments. International Journal of Acarology, DOI: 10.1080/01647954.2022.2041091 (NAAS Rating:  7.06)
    3. Hira Singh, Khar A and Verma P (2021). Induced mutagenesis for genetic improvement of Allium genetic resources: A comprehensive review. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 68 (7): 2669–2690 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-021-01210-8 (NAAS Rating 7.52).
    1. Jindal SK, Dhaliwal MS, Vikal Y and Meena OP (2021) Species diversity of genus Capsicum using agromorphological descriptors and simple sequence repeat markers. Indian J. Exp. Biol. 59: 906-915. (NAAS rating: 6.82)
    1. Kapoor S, Sidhu R K, Tandon R, Jindal S K and Mahajan B V C 2022. Postharvest quality of green chilli (Capsicum annuum) cultivars under cold and ambient conditions. Indian J Agric Sci 92 (1): 70-74 (NAAS Rating: 6.37).
    2. Kaur G, Pathak M, Singla D, Chhabra G, Chhuneja P and Kaur N (2022) Quantitative trait loci mapping for earliness, fruit, and seed related traits using high density genotyping-by-sequencing-based genetic map in bitter gourd (Momordica charantiaL.). Frontiers in Plant Science https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.799932 . (NAAS rating: 10.11)
    1. Kaur K, Dhillon T S, Singh R (2022). GGE biplot analysis for seed production potential of European carrot (Daucus carota L.) genotypes in plains and sub-mountenous zones of Punjab. Genetika 54 (1) : 233-54. (NAAS Rating: 6.76)
    2. Kaur, S., Kalia, A. and Sharma, S.P. (2022) Fabrication and characterization of nano-hydroxyapatite particles and assessment of the effect of their supplementation on growth of bacterial root endosymbionts of cowpea.Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry, DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2022.2078349. (NAAS rating: 7.72)
    3. Kaur, S., Sharma, S.P., Sarao, N.K., Deol, J.K., Gill, R., Abd-Elsalam, K.A., Alghuthaymi, M.A., Hassan, M.M., Chawla, N. (2022) Heterosis and combining ability for fruit yield, sweetness, β-carotene, ascorbic acid, firmness and Fusarium wilt resistance in muskmelon (Cucumismelo) Involving genetic male sterile lines. Horticulturae. 2022; 8(1):82. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8010082(NAAS rating: 8.33).
    1. Khosa JS (2022) Phospholipids and flowering regulation. Trends in Plant Science 27(7):621-623. (NAAS rating: 20.0)
    1. Kondal, R., Kalia, A., Krejcar, O., Kuca, K., Sharma, S.P., Luthra, K., Dheri, G.S., Vikal, Y., Taggar, M.S., Abd-Elsalam, K.A., Gomes, C.L. (2021) Chitosan-urea nanocomposite for improved fertilizer applications: the effect on the soil enzymatic activities and microflora dynamics in n cycle of potatoes (Solanum tuberosum). Polymers 13, 2887. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13172887(NAAS rating: 10.43).
    1. Rani M, Jindal S K and Meena O P 2021. Exploitation of heterosis among phenotypcally diverse Capsicum parents for important fruit traits. Braz Arch BiolTechnol64: e21200597. (NAAS Rating: 6.58).
    1. Rani M, Jindal SK and Meena OP (2021) Exploitation of heterosis among phenotypically diverse Capsicum parents for important fruit traits. Arch. Biol. Technol. 64: e21200597. https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4324-2021200597(NAAS rating: 6.80)
    2. Rani M, Jindal SK, Vikal Y and Meena OP (2021) Genetic male sterility breeding in heat tolerant bell pepper: Introgression of ms10 gene from hot pepper through marker assisted backcrossing. Hortic. 285: 110172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2021.110172(NAAS rating: 9.46)
    3. Sharma H, Chawla N and Dhatt AS (2022) Role of phenylalanine/tyrosine ammonia lyase and anthocyanidin synthase for anthocyanin biosynthesis in developing Solanum melongena genotypes” Physiologia Plantarum (Accepted).NAAS rating: 10.50.
    1. Sharma N, Mandal K, Bhullar H S, Brar P K and Sharma S (2022) Validation of analytical methodology for dissipation and persistence of diafenthiuron and cyantraniliprole on okra. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry (NAAS Rating = 8.83)
    2. Sharma P, Sharma S R, Dhall R K, Chavan P (2022) Pyramided effects of γ-irradiation, packaging and low temperature storage on quality, sensory and microbial attributes of minimally processed onion rings . Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.16305 (NAAS Rating  8.19)
    3. Singh D, Dhillon T S, Javeed T, Singh R, Dobaria J, Dhankar S K, Ali B, Kianersi F, Poczai P and Kumar V (2022). Exploring the genetic diversity of carrot genotypes through phenotypically and genetically detailed germplasm collection. Agronomy 2022, 12, 1921,  https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12081921 (NAAS Rating: 9.94)
    4. Singh H and Khar A (2021). Perspectives of onion hybrid breeding in India: An overview. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences91 (10): 1426-32. (NAAS Rating;  6.21)
    5. Singh I, Kaur R, Kumar, A, Singh, S and Sharma A (2021). Differential expression of gut protein genes and population density of Arsenophonus contributes to sex-biased transmission of Bemisiatabaci vectored Cotton leaf curl virus. PLOS one, 16(11), e0259374. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0259374 (NAAS rating: 9.24)
    6. Singh J, Dhall R K, Vikal Y (2021). Genetic diversity studies in Indian germplasm of pea (Pisum sativum L.) using morphological and microsatellite markers. Genetika52 (2): 473-491 (NAAS Rating : 6.76)
    7. Sran T S, Jindal S K 2022. Assessment of heterotic and combining ability effects along with genotype × environment factors influencing the variation of yield and quality components in pepper. Sci Hort 299: 111040 (NAAS rating: 9.46)
    8. Wadhwa M, Hira Singh, Kumar B and Bakshi M P S (2021). In vitro evaluation of short duration cassava varieties as livestock feed. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences91 (11): 402-408. (NAAS Rating -6.28).
     
    1. Publication in Impact Factor Journals: 2022-23
     
    1. Arora Healy, Jindal S K, Sharma A, Gill R and Chawla N 2022. Development and evaluation of hybrids resistant to late blight and leaf curl virus diseases in tomato. Genetika 54(2): 801-816. (6.40)
     
    1. Aeer SD, Jindal SK, Patel SAH and Chawla N (2023) Heterotic Pattern Involving rin, nor and alc Alleles For Yield And Quality Traits In Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). Arch.Biol. Technol. doi.org/10.1590/1678-4324-202323016 (7.18)
     
    1. Buttar H S, Dhillon N K, Kaur Sukhjeet, Anupam, Kaur K and Dagar H (2022) Integrated application of amendments and chemicals for the management of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) in cucumber (Cucumis sativus). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 92 (11): 1331–1335. (6.37)
     
    1. Charaya A, Chawla N, Dhatt AS, Sharma M, Sharma S and Kaur I (2023) Evaluation of biochemical composition of hulled and hull-less genotypes of pumpkin seeds grown in sub-tropical India 9(1): e12995 (9.78)
     
    1. Devi R, Chauhan S and Dhillon T S (2022) Genome editing for vegetable crop improvement: challenges and future prospects. Genet13:1-16 1037091. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2022.1037091. (10.77)
     
    1. Dhillon NK, Kaur Sukhjeet, Anupam, Buttar HS, Singh K, Khapte P S, Kumar P (2023) Management of Root-Knot Nematode with Non-Chemical Methods for Sustainable Production of Cucumber under Protected Cultivation. Agronomy13: 124. https:// doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13010124 (9.95)
     
    1. Dhall R K, Kaur H and Manchanda P (2023) Genetics and marker-assisted breeding for sex expression in cucumber. Frontiers in Genetics 14: 1180083. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2023.1180083 (10.77)
     
    1. Dhatt AS, Sidhu MK and Garcha KS (2023) Development of alloplasmic male sterile lines and their assessment for heterotic potential in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.). Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, 1-11 (7.92)
     
    1. Dhaliwal, SK, Gill, RK, Sharma, A Kaur A, Bhatia D, Kaur S (2022) A large-effect QTL introgressed from ricebean imparts resistance to Mungbean yellow mosaic India virus in blackgram (Vigna mungo(L.) Hepper).  Theor Appl Genet 135: 4495–4506. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-022-04234-5 (11.70)
     
    1. Kaur B, Garcha K S, Sandhu J S, Sharma M and Dhatt A S (2023) Interspecific hybridization for transfer of hull-less seed trait from Cucurbita pepo to moschata. Scientific Reports 13: 4627.(11.00)
     
    1. Kaur B, Garcha KS, Bhatia D, Khosa JS, Sharma M, Mittal A, Verma N and Dhatt AS (2022) Identification of single major QTL and candidate gene(s) governing hull-less seed trait in pumpkin. Plant Sci. 13:948106. DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.948106 (12.63)
    2. Kaur H, Manchanda P, Kumar P, Dhall R K., Chhuneja, P and Weng Y (2023) Genome-wide identification and characterization of parthenocarpic fruit set-related gene homologs in cucumber (Cucumis sativus). Scientific Reports13(1): 2403. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-29660-3. (11.00)
     
    1. Kaur H, Dhall R K and Sharma P (2023) Association studies in pea for yield and yield attributing traits. Genetika 55(1): 373-385. https://doi.org/10.2298/GENSR2301373K. (6.75)
       
    1. Kaur J, Sidhu M K, Sarao N K and Dhatt A S (2023).Development of partially-fertile cross between Solanum melongena and Solanum sisymbriifolium through embryo rescue technique.Indian Genet. Plant Breed. 83(3):1-8 (7.32).
     
    1. Kaur M, Sharma M, Dhatt AS, Sharma A, Khosa JS, Meena, OP, Chawla N, & Sidhu MK (2023). Evaluation of F1 hybrids for horticultural and quality traits and pumpkin yellow vein mosaic disease resistance in pumpkin. Indian Journal of Horticulture, 80(1), 64–70. https://doi.org/10.58993/ijh/2023.80.1.11 (6.0)
     
    1. Sandhu AK , Mandal K, Sharma S, Sahoo SK and Sharma A (2022) Residual Behavior of Tebuconazole and Trifloxystrobin in Okra Fruits and Soil. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis,  DOI: 1080/00103624.2022.2146132 (7.33)
     
    1. Sharma H, Chawla N and Dhatt A S (2023) Utilizing response surface methodology to optimize the extraction and characterization of anthocyanins from Solanum melongena fruit Natural Product Research DOI10.1080/14786419.2023.2244137, 1-8 (8.49)
    18. Singh A, Aulakh CS, Chawla N and Sidhu C S (2023) Pre harvest exogenous application of growth regulators extends storability and maintains the seed potato quality. J. Stored Products Res. 102: 102129 (8.83)   19. Singh A, Singh D, Singh R, Jindal S K (2022). Assessment of combining ability of watermelon germplasm derived from diverse geographic origin for yield and quality traits. Genetika 54(2): 959-976. (6.40)   20. Singla Diksha, Sangha M K, Singh M, Pathak Mamta and Bala Manju (2023) Variation of mineral composition in diffrent fruit parts of bittergourd (Momordica charantiaL)  Biological Trace Element Research https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-022-03546-3 (10.08)   21. Singh H, Sekhon B S, Kumar P, Dhall R K, Devi R, Dhillon T S, Sharma S, Khar A, Yadav R K, Tomar B S and Ntanasi T (2023) Genetic Mechanisms for Hybrid Breeding in Vegetable Crops. Plants 12(12): 2294. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12122294. (10.66)     22. Singh R, Devi R, Sarao N K (2022) Generation of doubled haploids in cauliflower. Heliyon8 (12),e12095:1-6. (9.78)   23. Sran TS, Jindal SK, Sharma A and Chawla N (2023) Genetics of novel leaf curl virus   disease resistant pepper genotypes and antioxidative profile analysis of their progenies.  Scientia Hort. 308: 111563 (1-13) (10.34)  
    24. Sran T S, Jindal S K, Sharma A and Bhatia D 2023. LCVD resistance breeding in heat tolerant bell pepper: Combined phenotypic and marker-assisted backcrossing for introgression of LCVD resistance from hot pepper. Euphytica 219: 50 (8.19)   25. Thakur K R, Ghai N, Jindal S K, Kumar S and Sharma K 2023. Performance of twelve bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L) genotypes to elevated temperature. J Biomech Sci Eng 18 (spliss 1):49-60 (6.48)  
    1. Verma N, Garcha KS, Sharma M, Sharma A, Dhatt A S (2023). Gene effects for begomovirus resistance and plant architecture attributes in pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne) Czech J. Genet. Plant Breed. DOI:10.17221/56/2022-CJGPB (7.30)
     
    1. Verma N, Garcha KS, Sharma A, Sharma M, Bhatia D, Khosa JS, Kaur B, Chhuneja P, Dhatt AS (2023) Identification of a major-effect QTL associated with begomoviruses resistance in Cucurbita moschataPhytopathology 113: 824-835 (10.01)
       
    1. Verma N, Dhatt AS, Sharma A, Garcha KS, Sharma M, Bhatia D, Khosa JS, Kaur B (2023) Genetics of begomovirus resistance in Cucurbita moschata Duchesne: A novel resistant source PVR-1343. Hort. 322: 112393 (10.34)
        Publication with NAAS Rating >6.0:2023-24  
    1.    Aeer S D, Jindal S K, Patel S A H and Chawla N (2023). Heterotic pattern involving rin, nor and alc alleles for yield and quality traits in tomato (Solanumlycopersicum l.). Braz Arch BiolTechnol 66: e23230169. (NAAS Rating 7.18)  
    2.    Angmo, D., Sharma, S.P., Kalia, A. and Brar, N.S. (2024) Characterization of a segregating potato (Solanumtuberosum L.) population for frost tolerance by leaf morpho-anatomy analysis and horticultural traits in India. Genet Resour Crop Evolhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-023-01839-7(NAAS Rating 8.00)  
    3.    Bishnoi R, Solanki R, Singla D, Mittal A, Chunneja P, Meena OP, and Dhatt AS. 2024. Comparative mitochondrial genome analysis reveals a candidate ORF for cytoplasmic male sterility in tropical onion. 3 Biotech. DOI:10.1007/s13205-023-03850-2 (NAAS Rating 8.80)  
    4.    Dhall R K, Cavagnaro P F, Singh H and S Mandal (2023) History, Evolution and Domestication of Garlic: A Review. Plant Systematics and Evolution 309 (5): 33https://doi.org/10.1007/s00606-023-01869-9
    5.    Dhall R K, Kaur R, Sharma P, Singh H, Yadav S and Kumari P (2023) Standardized agronomic practices for mechanical harvesting of the single-harvest garden pea in India. Heliyon e22616;https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22616 (NAAS Rating 10.0)  
    6.    Dhall RK, Kaur H, Manchanda P and Sharma E (2024) Recent advances in genetics and molecular breeding of parthenocarpic cucumber (Cucumissativus L.) under protected condition. Euphytica 220:104 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-024-03366-7  
    7.    Dhami DS, KaurSukhjeet, Sharma A, Sharma SP, Dhillon N K, Jain S (2024) Characterization of multiple disease resistance in melons (Cucumismelo L.) against Meloidogyne incognita, Fusariumoxysporum and tomato leaf curl Palampur virus. Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization.1-10. doi:10.1017/S1479262123001119. (NAAS Rating 7.10)  
    8.    Dhillon, G.K., Mahajan, M, Kour, A and Kaur, K. (2023) Incorporation of oyster mushroom powder and pearl millet flour improves the nutritional quality and glycemic response of Indian flatbread” International Journal of Food Engineering, 20:  63-72. https://doi.org/10.1515/ijfe-2023-0167
    9.    Farwan K, Devi R and Dhillon T S (2024). GGE biplot analysis for yield performance and stability assessment of carrot genotypes (Daucuscarota L.) under multi-environment trails (METs). ScientiaHorticulturae, 336, 113387.  (NAAS Rating 10.30)  
    10. Garcha KS, Verma N, Kaur B, Sharma M, Khosa JS, and Dhatt A S. 2024. Physio-Morphological Characterization of Interspecific Hybridization-Derived Hull-Less Seeded Lines for Fruit and Seed Traits in Pumpkin. Agric Res DOI:10.1007/s40003-024-00712-y (NAAS Rating 7.40)  
    11. Gupta M, Sharma R, Sharma M, Sharma S, and Sharma P (2024) Influence of inorganic fertilizers with biofertilizers on biochemical components, growth and yield of garlic under subtropical irrigated condition. J. Plant Nutr 47(6): 837–849 DOI:10.1080/01904167.2023.2284326 (NAAS Rating 8.10)  
    12. Jain C, Gupta, S, Sharma SP, Sangha MK, Kalia A and Sarao NK (2023) Effect of Fusarium wilt on proteinaceous content and pathogenesis-related proteins in Cucumismelo. Biologia, 78, 3329–3338.  
    13. KambojAnkita, SanghaManjeetKaur, Devi Veena, Kumar Parminder, PathakMamta and SinglaDiksha (2024) Enhancing germination and growth in wild okra genotypes through gibberellic acid priming. ScientiaHorticulturae 334: 113332 (NAAS Rating 10.30)  
    14. Kapoor I, Chahal G K, Sharma M, Ghai N, and Dhatt AS (2024). Barriers to interspecific hybridization between Cucurbitapepo L. and Cucurbita moschataDuch..J Plant Growth Regul. DOI:10.1007/s00344-024-11289-9 (NAAS Rating 10.80)  
    1. Karandeep Kaur, Navjot Gupta, Monika Mahajan, Sukhjit Kaur Jawandha & Nirmaljit Kaur (2024).  Synergistic Effect of Pectin and Karonda Polyphenols Composite Edible Coating On Post-Harvest Life of Ber (Zizyphusmauritiana Lamk.) Fruit. Applied Fruit Science 66: 1409-1416 (NAAS rating: 7.21)
     
    16. Kaur, J., Manchanda, P., Kaur, H., Kumar, P., Kalia, A., Sharma, S. P., and Taggar, M. S. (2024) In-silico identification, characterization and expression analysis of genes involved in resistant starch biosynthesis in potato (SolanumtuberosumL.) varieties. MolBiotechnol. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12033-024-01121-w(NAAS Rating 8.86)
    17. Kaur, K., Gupta, N., Mahajan, M., Jawandha, S.K. (2023). A novel edible coating of beeswax impregnated with karonda polyphenol rich extract maintains the chemical and bioactive potential of fresh ber fruit during storage at low temperature. Horticulture Environment andBiotechnology64:1001-1014. (NAAS Rating 8.14)  
    18. Kaur, K., Gupta, N., Mahajan, M., Jawandha, S.K. and Kaur, N. (2024)  Synergeistic Effect of Pectin and Karonda Polyphenols Composite Edible Coating On Post-Harvest Life of Ber (ZizyphusmauritianaLamk.) Fruit. Applied Fruit Sciencehttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10341-024-01114-8 (NAAS Rating 7.21)  
    1. Kaur, K., Gupta, N., Mahajan, M., Jawandha, S.K., Kaur, N. 2023. A novel edible coating of beeswax impregnated with karonda polyphenol rich extract maintains the chemical and bioactive potential of fresh ber fruit during storage at low temperature. Horticulture Environment and Biotechnology 64: 1001-1014 (NAAS-8.14)
     
    20. Kumar P, Devi R, KaurSukhjeet, Dhillon TS, Kalia A (2024) Screening of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.) genotypes for resistance to the root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection 57 (3) 3: 237–259. (NAAS Rating 7.00)  
    21. Kumari P, Dhall RK, Garg N, Lnu R and Singathiya P (2024) Heterosis and combining ability for yield and quality traits in monoecious, gynoecious and parthenocarpic parental lines of cucumber (Cucumissativus L.) under tropical condition. Euphytica. 220(6):87.  
    22. Pandey P, Grower K, Dhillon TS. Chawla N and Kaur A (2024) Development of quality evaluation of polyphenol enriched black carrot (Daucuscarota L.) powder incorporated bred. Heliyon 10: 1-13 (NAAS Rating 10.00)  
    23. RaneOmkar, Jindal S K, Dhaliwal M S, Sharma Abhishek, KaurSukhjeet and Gill Rupeet(2024) Appraisal for multiple disease resistance in advanced breeding lines of tomato (SolanumlycopersicumL.). Genet Resour Crop Evol71: 239-251 (NAAS Rating 8.00)  
    24. Saini P, Sirari A, Gnanesh BN, Mandahal KS, Ludhar NK, Nagpal S, Patel SA, Akhatar J, Saini P, Pratap A, Bains TS. (2023) Assessment of Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Markers Derived from Whole-Genome Sequence (WGS) of Mungbean (Vignaradiata L. Wilczek): Cross-Species Transferability and Population Genetic Studies in Vigna Species. Horticulturae. 10(1):34. (NAAS Rating 9.10)    
    25. Singh Gagandeep, PathakMamta and Sharma Abhishek (2023) Identification of noval sources of yellow vein mosaic disease resistance in okra (Abelmoschusesculentus L. Moench). Euphytica https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-023-03242-w
    26. Singh H, M Zimik, M Mangal, K Gaikwad, S Singh, A R Rao and Anil Khar (2024) Distribution pattern of cytoplasm and restoration of male fertility (Ms) locus in short-day tropical Indian onion populations. Euphytica 220 (5): https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-024-03334-1  
    27. Singh, R., Bhunia, R.K., Mahajan, M. Babbar, A., Yadav, S.K.  Kumar, V. 2024. Comparative analysis of seed oil characteristics in contrasting chickpea cultivars. J. Plant Biochem. Biotechnol. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13562-024-00903-2 (NAAS rating: 7.90)    
    28. Sran T S, Jindal S K, Sharma A and Bhatia D (2023) LCVD resistance breeding in heat tolerant bell pepper: Combined phenotypic and marker-assisted backcrossing for introgression of LCVD resistance from hot pepper. Euphytica 219: 50 (NAAS Rating 8.19)  
    29. Sran T S, Jindal S K, Sharma A and Chawla N 2023. Genetics of novel leaf curl virus disease resistant pepper genotypes and antioxidative profile analysis of their progenies. SciHort 308: 111563, 1-13. (NAAS Rating 10.30)  
    30. Thapliyal V, Dhall RK, Manchanda P and Kaur H (2023) Utilizing novel parthenocarpicgynoecious cucumber (Cucumissativus L.) inbreds for exploiting their heterotic potential under poly-house conditions. Euphytica. 219(9):99.  
    31. Vashisht A, Singh K, Talwar D and Sardana V (2023) Effect of different shade nets on growth, yield and quality of palak (Beta vulgaris varbengalensis). Agricultural  Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America. 54(12): 16453-16461. (NAAS Rating 6.30)  
    32. Verma G, Khosa JS, Sharma M, Meena OP, and Dhatt AS (2024) Phenotypic and molecular characterization of vernalization sensitivity and pre-mature bolting in onion (Allium cepa L.). Genet Resour Crop Evol DOI:10.1007/s10722-024-02021-3 (NAAS Rating 8.00)  
     
     
     
     
      Publication with NAAS Rating >6.0: 2024-25  
    1. Anand A, Garcha G, Meena OP, Sharma M, Dhatt A and Khosa J (2025)Development of high throughput KASP assays for identification of cytotypes andfertility restoration in onion (Allium cepa). Plant Breedinghttps://doi.org/10.1111/pbr.13288(NAAS rating: 7.50)
    2. Angmo, D., Sharma, S.P., Kalia, A. and Brar, N.S. (2024) Characterization of a segregating potato (Solanum tuberosum) population for frost tolerance by leaf morpho-anatomy analysis and horticultural traits in India. Genet Resour Crop Evolhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-023-01839-7
     
    1. Anjum F, Urvashi, Patel S A H, Jindal S K, Ramandeep K and Chawla N (2024) Portraying phytochemical and genetic components of elite cultivated chilli (Capsicum annuum) genotypes. Natural Product Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2024.2429129
     
    1. Belludi R, Sharma A, Sharma SP, Ramesh GV,  Gudi S (2025) Leveraging chlorophyll fluorescence uncovers potato virus Y resistance in potato and its validation through viral quantification and yield loss studies. Plant Cell Reports (44) 100: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00299-025-03489-8 (NAAS rating: 11.30)
     
    1. Beniwal D, Dhall R K, Vikal Y, Bhatia D, and Sharma P (2024). BSA-seq identifies a major locus on chromosome-6 for rust (Uromycesviciaefabae) resistance in garden pea (Pisumsativum). Nucleus https://doi.org/10.1007/s13237-024-00527-w
     
    1. Bishnoi R, Solanki R, Singla D, Mittal A, Chhuneja P, Meena OP and Dhatt AS (2024) Comparative mitochondrial genome analysis reveals a candidate ORF for cytoplasmic male sterility in tropical onion. 3 Biotech 14: 6. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-023-03850-2(NAAS rating: 8.60)
    2. Dev K. P., A.V., Sharma, S.P., Kalia, A., Kaur, S., Taggar, M. S., and Gupta, V. K. (2025) Evaluating Cold-Stored Potato Germplasm for Processing Quality in India: Impact of Storage Temperatures on Sugars, Starch, and Chip Colour. Potato Res..https://doi.org/10.1007/s11540-025-09863-z
     
    1. Devi P V, Dhall R K, and Brar, J (2025). Nutritional and bioactive compounds, antioxidant properties and antibacterial activity of Chinese chive (Allium odorum). Plant Foods Hum Nutr80, 6 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11130-024-01259-7
     
    1. Dhall R K, Kaur H, Manchanda P and Sharma E (2024) Recent advances in genetics and molecular breeding of parthenocarpic cucumber (Cucumissativus) under protected condition. Euphytica 220:104 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-024-03366-7
     
    1. Dhami, D.S., Kaur, S., Sharma, A., Sharma S.P., Dhillon N.K., Jain S. (2024) Characterization of multiple disease resistance in melons (Cucumismelo) against Meloidogyne incognita, Fusarium oxysporum and tomato leaf curl Palampur virus. Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization, 22: 27-36
    2. Dhillon HK, Sharma M, Dhatt AS, Meena OP, Khosa J and Sidhu MK (2024) Insights into cellular crosstalk regulating cytoplasmic male sterility and fertility restoration. Molecular Biology Reports 51:910. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-024-09855-1(NAAS rating: 8.60)
    3. Dhillon, G.K., Mahajan, M., Kour, A. and Kaur, K. (2024). Incorporation of oyster mushroom powder and pearl millet flour improves the nutritional quality and glycemic response of Indian flatbread” International Journal of Food Engineering, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 63-72. https://doi.org/10.1515/ijfe-2023-0167(NAAS-7.60)
    4. Dhiman, D., Kalia, A., Sharma, S.P., Taggar, M. S., Dheri, G. S. (2024) Nano-boron foliar application reduced the proportion of cracked tuber yield in potato, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 58, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103182.
    5. Jain S, Dhall R K, and Rani R (2024). Identification and quantification of resistance against Ascochyta blight complex in garden pea (Pisumsativum). Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 84(04), 610–620. https://doi.org/10.31742/ISGPB.84.4.11
    6. Karandeep K., Gupta, N., Mahajan, M., Jawandha, S.K. and Kaur, N.K. (2024). Synergeistic Effect of Pectin and Karonda Polyphenols Composite Edible Coating On Post-Harvest Life of Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana Lamk.) Fruit.Applied Fruit Science 66: 1409-1416(NAAS-7.40)
    7. Kaur H, Manchanda P, and Dhall R K (2024) Effect of foliar application of plant growth regulators on expression of flowering genes in cucumber (Cucumissativus). Nucleus https://doi.org/10.1007/s13237-024-00500-7
    8. Kaur S, Chawla N, Jindal S K, Mohanpuria P, Jain S and Sharma U (2024). Biochemical and gene expression profiling of oxalate biosynthesis in cherry tomato (Solanumlycopersicum cerasiforme) in Indo-Gangetic Plains of India. Food Bioscience61:104952. (11.20) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2024.104952
    9. Kaur, A., Sharma, M., Bhatia, S. K., Sharma, S. P., Gill, R., Kaur, G., Sarao, N. K. (2025) Quantitative trait loci mapping for Fusarium wilt using genotyping by sequencing based genetic map in melon (Cucumismelo), Scientia Horticulturae, 343, 114050, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2025.114050
    10. Kaur, J., Manchanda, P., Kaur, H., Kumar, P., Kalia, A., Sharma, S. P., and Taggar, M. S. (2024) In-silico identification, characterization and expression analysis of genes involved in resistant starch biosynthesis in potato (Solanum tuberosum) varieties. MolBiotechnol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12033-024-01121-w
    11. Kumar P, Devi R, Kaur Sukhjeet, Dhillon TS, Kalia A (2024) Screening of cauliflower (Brassica oleraceabotrytis L.) genotypes for resistance to the root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection 57 (3) 3: 237–259. (NAAS rating 7.0)
    12. Kumar P, Yadav S, Rani M, Narang D, Singla D, Dhall RK, Chhuneja P, Sharma P (2025) Genomics assisted mapping of earliness in pea (Pisumsativum). Mol Biol Rep 52(1):406. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-025-10506-2.
    13. Kumari P, Dhall R K, Garg N, Lnu R and Singathiya P (2024) Heterosis and combining ability for yield and quality traits in monoecious, gynoecious and parthenocarpic parental lines of cucumber (Cucumissativus) under tropical condition. Euphytica. 220(6):87.
     
    1. Kumari P, Dhall R K, Lnu R, Singathiya P, Praveen S, and Manchanda P (2025). Studies on heterotic pattern for earliness, yield and quality traits in cucumber by utilizing monoecious, gynoecious and parthenocarpic lines. Tropical Plant Biol.18, 23 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12042-024-09390-0
       
    1. Mahajan, M., Dhillon, G.K., Bons, H.K.., Singla, P., & Zahir, A. (2024). Nitrient-rich cookies enhanced with guava flour: Development and characterization. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 10(1)https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2024.2436134(NAAS-7.5)
     
    1. Manchanda, P. (2025). Standardization of tissue culture protocol in Lady Rosetta cultivar of potato (Solanum tuberosum). The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 95(6). https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v95i6.163276
     
    1. Manchanda, P., Kaur, H., Dev, A. V., Mankoo, R. K., Kalia, A., and Sharma, S. (2024)Determination of phenolics, flavonoids, and radical scavenging activity in different potato tissues and in vitro callus cultures of Punjab Potato-101, KufriPukhraj, and Lady Rosetta. Food Analytical Methods. 8, 595–605 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12161-024-02745-z
     
    1. Patel SAH, Dhatt A S, Sharma S P and Vashisht V K (2024). Heterosis and combining ability for economic fruit traits in melon (Cucumis melo) Involving genetic male sterile and snapmelon line. Genetika 56(1): 121-141.
     
    1. Rane O, Jindal S K, Dhaliwal M S, Sharma A, Kaur S and Gill R 2024. Appraisal for multiple disease resistance in advanced breeding lines of tomato (Solanumlycopersicum). Genet Resour Crop Evol71: 239-251(8.00)https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-023-01618-4
     
    1. Rani M, Jindal S K and Meena O P 2024. Recurrent parent phenome recovery analysis in six different backcross populations of bell pepper having genetic male sterile ms10 gene. Agri Resonline published (7.40)
     
    1. Rani, M, Jindal SK and Meena OP (2024) Recurrent parent phenome recovery analysis in six different backcross populations of bell pepper having genetic male sterile ms10 Agricultural Researchhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s40003-024-00800-z (NAAS rating: 7.40)
    2. Sekhon, A.S., Dhillon, G.K., Mahajan, M., Singh, A. and Kaur, K. 2025. “Glycaemic index (GI) suppression of bread using polyphenols enriched karondapowder: a strategy to reduce starch digestibility and increase polyphenols retention” International Journal of Food Engineering, vol. 21, pp. 357-368. (NAAS-7.60)
     
    1. Sharma N, Sarao NK, Mohanpuria P, Sharma A (2024) Effective Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) and generation of RNAi plants resistant to Begomovirus infecting okra. The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology 99 (2), 146-159 (NAAS rating 7.90).
     
    1. Sharma, N., Deol, J.K., Kaur, G., Kaur, A., Sharma, S.P., Sarao, N.K. (2025) Exploring the Role of Advanced Genomics in Melon Breeding: A Review. Plant MolBiol Rep. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11105-025-01552-y
     
    1. Singathiya P, Dhall RK, Manchanda P, Kumari P, Lnu R, Praveen S. (2025) Utilizing parthenocarpic gynoeciousbeit alpha cucumber inbreds for their heterotic potential under different poly-net house environments. Scientific Reports.15(1):11617. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-87507-5
     
    1. Singh N, Singh K, Babanjeet, Talwar D and Jindal S K (2024). Effect of soil salinity on germination and survival of tomato (Solanumlycopersicum).AMA–AgriMech Asia Africa Latin America55(9): 18803-18822 (6.30).
     
    1. Singh R, Jindal S K and Patel S A H (2024) Exploring pickled chilli genotypes through evaluation of variability parameters, character association studies and genetic divergence. Scientia Horticulturae. 329:113018.
     
    1. Singh, P., Kour, A., &Mahajan, M. (2025). Characterization of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) genotypes based upon the morphological and biochemical quality attributes grownin south-western Punjab. The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 95(1), 109–111.(NAAS-6.40)
     
    1. Singh, R., Bhunia, R.K., Mahajan, M. et al.(2024).Comparative analysis of seed oil characteristics in contrasting chickpea cultivars.  Plant Biochem. Biotechnol.33, 413–428 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13562-024-00903-2(NAAS-7.90)
     
    1. Singla, P., Mahajan, M., Dhillon, G.K., Sharma. S. and Waseem, M. (2024). Nutritional, physicochemical, and sensorialcharacterisation of quinoa-millet enrichedgluten-free functional cookies. Acta AlimentariaDOI: 10.1556/066.2024.00146 (NAAS-7.10)
     
    1. Thakur J, Bhullar M B and Jindal S K (2024). Morphological basis of resistance to yellow mite, Polyphagotarsonemuslatusand thrips, Scirtothripsdorsalisin chilli genotypes. Phytoparasitica52: 46 (7.40) https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-024-01164-4.
     
    1. Thakur J, Bhullar M B, Jindal S K and Kaur P (2024). Screening chilli genotypes from yellow mite, Polyphagotarsonemuslatus (banks) and thrips, Scirtothripsdorsalis(Hood): towards pest-resilient varieties. Int J Trop Insect Sci44:2711-2719. (7.20) https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-024-01371-w
     
    1. Thakur Y,Pathak M, Kaur Sukhjeet, Pathak D, Chawla N (2025) Evaluation of root‑knot nematode resistance in wild okra species (Abelmoschus moschatus) and their antioxidative profile analysis. Phytoparasitica 53:18. (NAAS rating 7.5)
    2. Verma G, Khosa JS, Sharma M, Meena OP and Dhatt AS (2025) Phenotypic and molecular characterization of vernalizationsensitivity and pre‑mature bolting in onion (Allium cepa ). Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 72: 999-1011. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-024-02021-3 (NAAS rating: 7.60)
    3. Verma N, Sood A, Dhatt AS, Sharma A, Sen B, Garcha KS, Khosa JS, Meena OP and Sharma M (2025) Understanding resistance mechanisms and impact of begomoviruses on pumpkin: A morphological, histopathological, and biochemical perspective. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology 139: 102745 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmpp.2025.102745(NAAS rating: 9.40)
    4. Yadav S, Dhall R K, Singh H, Kumar P, Bhatia D, Kumari P, and Rana N (2024). Assessing elemental diversity in edible-podded peas: A comparative study of Pisumsativum var. macrocarponand var. saccharatum through principal component analysis, correlation, and cluster analysis. Horticulturae, 10(8), 890.https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10080890
     
    1. Yadav S, Dhall R K, Singh H, Kumar P, Sharma P, Kumar P, Kumari P, and Rana N. (2025) Comprehensive genetic analysis of edible-podded pea genotypes: variability, heritability, and multivariate approach across two agro-climatic zones in India. Horticulturae.; 11(1):22. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11010022