GUNGUN SEEDS AND AGROCHEMICALS RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE: DR RANJANA Profile

DR RANJANA Profile

 


 




Name- Dr. Ranjana

Positions- Associate Prof., Director GSARTI, Gungun Seeds and Agrochemicals, SS Agrogenetics and Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd., Bureau chief Confident news, Agra

Experience- 14 years in research, training, industrial, marketing and Agri- Journalism

Education- Ph.D, M.Sc (Ag), B.Sc. (Ag)

Ph. D (Genetics and Plant Breeding), Awarded in 2011, 85%

Topic: Genetic analysis of quantitative characters using diallel cross analysis in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea (L.) Czern and Coss.), Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad.


M.Sc (Genetics and Plant Breeding), Awarded in 2008, 85%


Topic: Study of Genetic variability and stability of quantitative characters in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), A.A.I.D.U, Naini, Allahabad.


B.Sc Ag, 2006, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology. 70%


XII, PCB, 2002, ISC Board, CMS Lucknow- 73%


X, 2000, ICSE Board, CMS Lucknow-75%

Department- Agriculture

Contact information-   email: ranjanagpb@gmail.com

Specialization- Genetics and Plant Breeding


Awards-17


National:   10


1. Council for Science and Industry Research “Silver jubilee scholarships for research intern”, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant.


2. Best Vertical Landscaper Agriculturist India 2019 by Image Planet at India’s Business Conclave 2019, Lucknow, 20, July 2019


3. Young Scientist Award: 2nd National Conference Cum Workshop on “Channeling as tools & Techniques to Agriculture Biotechnology, Microbiology & Molecular Biology”, by Department of biotechnology & Microbiology KALP Laboratories, Mathura, 24-25 Nov 2019


4. National Education Leadership Award for Excellence in Education Administration by Orbit Services Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata, 17 Nov 2019


5. Scientist of the Year Award for "Vertical gardening an innovative horticulture for Urban farmers income Post COVID" by The Indian Society for the Promotion of Agricultural Sciences (TISPAS), Nagaland on National Conference on Increasing Farmers Income and Food Security in India held on 29-30 October 2021, organized by faculty of Agriculture, RBS College, Agra.


6. Rudra Ratan award for renowned educationist organized by Brij bhumi foundation, Mathura on shri om education summit from Dec 27-28, 2021.


7. Rashtriya Gaurav Top 30 Icons Award for contribution in Nation building for spreading educational awareness by golden era events and nation's pride book of records, on June 5, 2022.


8. Vyapar Ratan Award- Young Business woman Award by vyapar jagat at world trade center, mumbai on 20 January, 2023.


9. Woman Agripreneur of the year 2023, by femmetimes magazine and Published the article on her under the title Empowering farmers through innovation, quality and collaboration, Revolutionizing Agriculture for a Prosperous Future - Dr. Ranjana, 


10. Female Face of the year 2023 also awarded by Fox Story India Magazine.


International: 07


1. Best Oral Presentation Vertical Gardening: A solution for beautification of future smart cities at an international conference on innovative Horticulture and value chain management, May 28-3, 2019.


2. International Education Awards for contribution to the education community by Kites, Goa, 21 December 2019


3. Education Excellence Awards for contribution to student development by Kites, Chandigarh, Nov 25, 2020


4. GLOBAL INSPIRATIONAL woman Award 2022 organized by Grace ladies Singapore on international woman day "she is global" event from 7-11 March 2022 for women empowerment.


5. Indian woman talent award for women empowerment by NIGRA brand promoters & Indian woman award on 19 March 2022.


6. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award-2022 for innovative researcher by oasis world records, New Delhi 

 

7. Award by Howard Book of Records, London for her outstanding contribution in the research and production of bio-pesticides on July, 2023.


Other Accomplishments-


1.    NSS Programme officer, Unit IV for 2 years at Mangalayatan University


2.  Organised various national and international conferences/ seminars/ webinars/ lectures etc.


3.   Laid the foundation of the Agriculture Department and led the department as Head for two years at Mangalayatan University, Aligarh.


4.  Established various Agriculture labs and field labs at Mangalayatan University, Aligarh.


5.  Guided M.Sc and Ph. D Students


Subjects Handled/List-


1.    Elements of Genetics

2.    Elementary Crop Physiology

3.    Principles of Plant Breeding

4.    Breeding of Field Crops

5.    Introductory Plant Biotechnology

6.    Principles of Seed Technology

7.    Crop Improvement

8.    Intellectual Property Rights

9.    Introductory Biology

10. Biodiversity

11. Plant taxonomy

12. Embryology

13. Biofertilizers

14. Cell Molecular Biology

15. Fundamentals of Plant Pathology

16. Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops

17.  Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics

18. Agricultural finance

19. Introductory Agrometeorology & Climate Change

20. Fundamentals of Agronomy

21. Agricultural Heritage

22. Practical Crop Production-I 

23. Principles and Practices of Weed Management

24. Rural Agricultural Work Experience

25. NSS/NCC/ Physical Education & Yoga Practices

26. Fundamentals of Horticulture

27. Farm Machinery and Power

28. Human Values and Ethics

29. Communication Skills and Personality Development

30. Research Methodology


 Interests-

Industrial Interests:

  •            Marketing challenges, Finance Management
  •            Cost-effective Sustainable Eco-friendly smart agriculture alternatives


Teaching Interest:

  •            Breeding of Crops, Ornamentals, Trees, and Vegetables
  •            Intellectual Property Rights, DUS testing, PPV&FRA
  •            Agri-finance management
  •            Vertical Gardening and Space Agriculture


Research Interest:

  •             Mutation Breeding and Marker-assisted Breeding
  •             Vertical Gardening and Space Agriculture
  •             Agritourism
  •            Agri-finance management


Core areas of work-

  •            Breeding of Crops, Ornamentals, Trees, and Vegetables
  •            Intellectual Property Rights, DUS testing
  •            Agriculture Marketing, online agriculture marketing, office management
  •            Manufacturing of organic fertilizers and biopesticides           


Experience-

          11+ Years of Industrial, Teaching & Research


·      Project  Experiences:


  •     Research experience as P.A. at CSIR-N.B.R.I., Lucknow, on the Projects, entitled
  •     "Rural Development Programme under RSWNET Category." and
  •     “Establishment of DUS test Centre at CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow for Gladiolus Crop.”
  •     “Establishment of DUS test Centre at CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow for Bougainvillea Crop.”
  •     “Establishment of DUS test Centre at CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow for Canna Crop.”


Works included:


  •  Crossing of various plants and trees (Capsicum, Canna, Gladiolus, Bougainvillea, Caesalpinia, Bauhinia, etc.), Mutation breeding using Radiation breeding (Gamma rays), Chemical Mutagen (Colchicine, EMS), etc., Morphological characterization of Canna, Gladiolus, Bougainvillea for DUS test. Collection of data of Canna, Gladiolus, Bougainvillea for DUS test.  

  • Preparation of DUS testing Guidelines of Canna, Gladiolus, Bougainvillea for DUS test.
  • Two years of Research Experience on Triticum aestivum during M.Sc. (Ag.) Course program.
  • Three-year Research Experience on Brassica juncea during Ph.D. Course program.

 

Instruments/Machines/Software’s/Expertise or Handled-

Various Field and lab instruments like PCR, Microscope, HPLC, etc.

Achievements-  

  • Founder of Gungun Seeds and Agrochemicals trading and manufacturing company, Gungun seeds and agrochemicals research and training institute
  • Cofounder of SS Agrogenetics and Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd.
  • Established Agriculture Department, laboratory, Agriculture Library, Field, Medicinal Garden, etc., at Mangalayatan University, Aligarh.

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Additional Responsibilities-

Took various initiatives for establishment in the agriculture department of Mangalayatan University, Jabalpur.

Other Information:

a.  Fetched Grant: None

b.   Professional Bodies Membership:

International Journal of BioSciences, Agriculture, and Technology (IJBSAT)

Publications/ Poster Presentations-

 Chapter in Book: 01

1. Ranjana, Singh, R., Kumar, K. and Anurag, 2019, Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture “Effect of timely, late sown environment and pooled conditions on heterosis for seed yield in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L. Czern &coss.)”, 2019, pp. 99-108, S. F. Publication.

 

Paper / oral Presentations: 06

International level conferences

1. “Vertical Farming Technology for post-Covid-19 Smart Cities” during International Webinar on “COVID-19: Present, Future Prospects and its Management” organized by the Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, “Kalp Laboratories”, Mathura, Jointly organized by “The Bouquet Society”, Mathura held on 19th to 22nd of May, 2020, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.

2. “Vertical Gardening: A solution for beautification of future smart cities” at an international conference on innovative Horticulture and value chain management, May 28-3, 2019.

3. “Economic analysis of Potato cultivation: A case Study of Agra District (U.P)” at XX Annual International Conference on Global Vision 2030: Challenges and Opportunities at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, Dwarka, New Delhi Jan 4-5, 2019.


4. “Green Accounting: An Emerging Concept in India” at XX Annual International Conference on Global Vision 2030: Challenges and Opportunities at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, Dwarka, New Delhi Jan 4-5, 2019.


5. “Selection strategy for improvement of seed yield in linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.)”, International conference on the impact of technological tools on food security under Global warming Scenario (ITTFS-2012), 1-3 Dec 2012


6. Colchicine induced Genetic variability in Bougainvillea.”, International conference on the impact of technological tools on food security under Global warming Scenario (ITTFS-2012), 1-3 Dec 2012


National level conferences/ Webinar: 11


1. "Vertical gardening an innovative horticulture for Urban farmers income Post Covid" on National Conference on Increasing Farmers Income and Food Security in India organized by faculty of Agriculture, RBS college, Agra & The Indian Society for the Promotion of Agricultural Sciences (TISPAS), Nagaland  held on 29-30 October, 2021.


2.  “Vertical Gardening-a Solution for Smart Cities Agriculture” at Tuesday Afternoon Seminar Series 2019-2020, Mangalayatan University, January 28, 2020.

3.  “Characterization of Morphological Variability in Bougainvillea for DUS testing” at 2nd National Conference Cum Workshop on “Channeling as tools & Techniques to Agriculture Biotechnology, Microbiology & Molecular Biology”, by Department of biotechnology & Microbiology KALP Laboratories, Mathura, 24-25 Nov 2019

4. “Wasteland Medicinal Plants of Aligarh used for Liver Diseases” in 7th Edison of Arogya Sangoshthi Organised by Namo Gange Trust in yoga shala expo 2019, May 10-12, 2019.

5. “Effect of timely, late sown environment and pooled conditions on heterosis for seed yield in Indian mustard” at the national conference of Climate change: Plants People and Planet, Dehradun, Feb 16-17, 2019.

6. “Characterization and development of new varieties of ornamental plants”, at   N.B.R.I, Lucknow, 2013.

7. “Vertical Gardens- a new style of urban gardening”, at A.M.U, Aligarh for subject   Refresher course in Agricultural Sciences, 18 Feb 2013.

8. “Characterization of new varieties of ornamentals”, at A.M.U, Aligarh for subject   Refresher course in Agricultural Sciences, 18 Feb 2013.

9. "Distant hybridization in crop improvement", M.Sc. (Ag.) 2nd Sem, GPB Dept.   AAIDU, Allahabad, 2007.

10. "Abiotic stress in relation to the Brassica juncea", Ph.D. 2nd Sem, GPB Dept.     NDUAT, Faizabad, 2008.

11. "Intellectual property rights", Ph. D. 4th Sem, GPB Dept. NDUAT, Faizabad, 2009.


Poster Presentation: 03


1. “Cost and Returns of Potato Cultivation in Agra District”,  at the national     conference of Climate change: Plants People and Planet, Dehradun, Feb 16-17,   2019.


2. “G×E interaction in wheat sown under three extended dates of sowing”, National   Seminar on Emerging Trends in Plant Sciences and herbal medicines, N.D.U.A.T, Faizabad, March 17-18, 2009.


3. Genetic variability of quantitative characters of wheat under three extended dates of sowing, National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Plant Sciences and herbal medicines, N.D.U.A.T, Faizabad, March 17-18, 2009


Articles


Magazine Articles: 02


1. Ranjana and Akansha, 2012, “Bougainvillea”, Vigyanvani Magazine CSIR- NBRI, ISSN 0972 – 3951, 18, pp.  65 – 66


2. R.K. Roy, S. Verma, R.K. Chaudhary, Satish Kumar, Ranjana, and A.K Goel, 2013, “Vertical gardening- a practical & a new style of beautifying interiors”, Floriculture Today, pp. 46-47, Feb 2013.


Online Articles: 04

1. Ranjana, Suresh Kumar, and SAVEN, 2011, “Greenhouse effect due to methane from paddy fields”, Agropedia  Openagri: An open Access Agriculture Research Repository, An Indian Council of Agricultural Research Initiative. Online Published, Sept 2011, 1:50 AM

2. Ranjana and Dr. Ranjeet Singh, 2011, “Intellectual Property Rights”, Agropedia  Openagri: An open Access Agriculture Research Repository, An Indian Council of Agricultural Research Initiative. Online Published, Sept 2011, 1:00 AM

3. Ranjana and Dr. Ranjeet Singh, 2011, “Intellectual property rights: issues and concerns”, Appropedia  Openagri: An open Access Agriculture Research Repository, An Indian Council of Agricultural Research Initiative. Online Published, Sept 2011, 1:30 AM

4. Ranjana, 2011, “Physiological basis of yield”,  Agropedia  Openagri: An open Access Agriculture Research Repository, An Indian Council of Agricultural Research Initiative. Online, Sept 2011, 2:00 AM

Newspaper Articles: 04


1. Ranjana, “Jaivik Khad Ka Upyog Kar Paye Kam Lagat Me Accha Munafa”,   Dainik Jagran, Aligarh, 21’ June 2019.


2.  Ranjana, “Unnatsheel Takneek Se Kare Arhar Ki Kheti”, Dainik Jagran, Aligarh, 15’ June 2019.


3. Ranjana, “Brocoli ki unnat kheti, kam lagat, munafa jyada”, Dainik Jagran, Aligarh, 14’ December, 2019.


4. Ranjana, “Aaj hai vertical gardening ki jarurat”, Dainik Jagran, Aligarh, 30’ January 2020.

 Patents-


Indian Patents Published

1.    Title: “An Apparatus for sanitization and Pasteurization of eggs”

       Application No: 202021025300


2.    Title: “The system for agriculture field monitoring and pest controlling”

        Application No: 202021027373


3.    Title: "A method of recognizing speech and hand gesture in real-time using intelligent adaptive interface mechanism"

            Application no: 202021034347


International Patents


Australian Patent Published and Granted


1. Title: “An artificial intelligence and internet of things based automated system for animal health care”

     Application no:  2020101719


2.    Title: “An artificial intelligence-based system for COVID prevention”

      Application No: 2020102382


International Publications And Papers: 09


1. Ranjana, Singh R, and Tripathi, S., 2019, “Wasteland Medicinal Plants of Aligarh used for liver diseases”, International Journal of Ayurvedic & Herbal Medicine (IJAHM), ISSN: 2249- 5746, 9(4), pp. 3560-3562, July-August 2019


2. Ranjana, Singh, R., Akanksha and Manjari, 2019, “Wasteland Medicinal Plant Resources of Aligarh and Mathura”, IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT), ISSN: 2319-2399, 13(3,3), PP. 53-55, March 2019


3. Singh, A., Singh, R., Anurag and Ranjana, 2019, “Economic Management and Analysis of Potato Cultivation: A case study of Agra district (U.P)”, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences (IJCMAS), ISSN: 2319-7706, 8(02), pp. 525-530, February 2019


4. Ranjana, Ranjeet Singh, K. Kumar and D.K. Sharma, 2018, “Inheritance Pattern of Quantitative Characters in Brassica juncea”, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences (IJCMAS),  ISSN: 2319-7706, 7(7), pp. 783-789, July 2018


5. Akansha, Ranjana, Satish Kumar, Shilpi Singh, Rajat R. Rastogi, and R.K. Roy, 2014, “Studies on reproductive parts of flower and palynology of Gladiolus (Gladiolus L.) Varieties”,  International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences (IJCMAS), ISSN: 2319-7706, 3(10), pp. 823-829, July 2014


6. Ranjana and Suresh Kumar, 2013, “Study of genetic variability and heritability overextended dates of sowing in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum   L.)”, Research in Plant Biology, ISSN: 2231-5101, 3(1): 33-36, Jan 2014


7. Ranjana and Suresh Kumar, 2013,” G X E interaction over extended dates of sowing for grain yield and its attributing traits in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)”, Annals of Biological Research, ISSN 0976-1233, 4 (1), pp. 238-241, Jan 2013


8. O.P. Verma, Rashmi Yadav, K. Kumar, K.N. Maurya, H.K. Singh, Ranjana, Karan Singh, and Shweta Tripathi, 2012, “Genetic divergence and combining ability in relation to economic heterosis for some quantitative traits in Indian mustard”, Plant Archives, ISSN 0972-5210, 12 (2), pp. 969-972, Oct 2012


9. O.P. Verma, Rashmi Yadav, K. Kumar, Ranjeet Singh, K.N. Maurya and  Ranjana (2011) “Combining ability and heterosis for seed yield & its components in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L. czern & coss.)”, Plant Archives, ISSN 0972-5210, 11(2), pp. 863-865, Oct 2011

 

Training Programs Attended


1.  National service scheme at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and       Technology, Pantnagar 2 years

2.    Practical crop production (rice-wheat seed production) 1 year

3.    Rural agriculture work experience 1 year

4.    Public speaking and personality development workshop 3 days

5.    Software management program SSIT, Pantnagar 1 year

6.    Industrial uses of paddy wastes Rudrapur solvent, Rudrapur 6 months

7.   Aromatic plant cultivation and their various uses in industry Swarup trade links Pvt. limited, Lucknow 6 months

 

Abstracts (Published at National and International meetings)


Identification of DNA markers in relation to sterility and fertility of hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.) pub. in openagri, An ICAR Initiative.

Inheritance Pattern of Quantitative Characters in Brassica juncea pub. in souvenier, N.D.U.A.T, Faizabad

Quality of paddy (Oryza sativa L.) Seeds collected from markets of Allahabad, pub. in oryzae.

G×E interaction in wheat sown under three extended dates of sowing, pub. in souvenier, N.D.U.A.T, Faizabad

Genetic variability of quantitative characters of wheat under three extended dates of sowing, pub. in souvenir, N.D.U.A.T, Faizabad.

 Evaluation and characterization of elite germplasm of Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern and Coss.], pub. in souvenier, N.D.U.A.T, Faizabad.

Detection of epistasis, additive and dominance variation for seed yield, its components, and oil content in Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern and Coss.], pub. in souvenier, N.D.U.A.T, faizabad.

Heterosis for seed yield, oil content, and yield components in Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern and Coss.] pub. in souvenier, N.D.U.A.T, faizabad.

Inheritance Pattern of quantitative characters in Brassica Juncea.

Heterosis in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L. Czern & Coss.) over two environments and Pooled conditions. 

Selection strategy for improvement of seed yield in linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.)

Characterization of new cultivars of ornamentals - methods and approaches

Colchicine induced Genetic variability in Bougainvillea.

 

radio talks delivered


For Kisanvani, Rajasthan. June 2018- Dec 2018

1.    Dhan ki ropai

2.    Ekikrat Keet Prabhandhan

3.    Fal Evam Sabjiyo Ko Sukha Kar Dibba Band Karne Ki Takneeq

4.    Krashi Vigyan Me Vidyarthiyo Ka Bhavisya

5.    Jalkumbhi Ka Upyog

6.    Kechua Khad Par Charcha

7.    Hari Khad Par Charcha Evam Fayade

8.    Baigan Tatha Tamatar Me Paudh Sanrakshan

9.    Murgi Palan Vyavsaya Par Charcha

10. Dhan Me Keet Evam Kharpatwar Prabhandhan

11. Krishi Me Plastic Mulching Ke Fayade

12. Lehsun Ki Nursery Tatha Uski Ropai Ke Bare Me Vistrat Jankari

13. Chane Ki Kheti Par Charcha

14. Beejopchar Ka Mahatva Evam Vidhi.


For Radio Narad, Aligarh. May 2019-20


1.    Bharat me krishi ka itihas evam mahatv

2.    Kisan Credit card banvane ki vidhi

3.    Aloo ka seed  Production

4.    Parali Prabhandhan

5.    B.Sc Ag me bhavisya

6.    Agriculture in Mangalayatan


Conferences/ Seminars/ Webinar/ Workshops Attended:


International

 

1. XXI Annual International conference on the quality of higher education: challenges and opportunities at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, Dwarka, New Delhi, Jan 4-5, 2020.


2. International conference on innovative Horticulture and value chain management at GBPUAT, Pantnagar, May 28-3, 2019.


3. XX Annual International Conference on Global Vision 2030: Challenges and Opportunities at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, Dwarka, New Delhi, Jan 4-5, 2019.


4. International Conference on “Recent Trends in Mathematical Modeling” March 05-06, 2019 at Mangalayatan University, Aligarh.


5. International Conference on “Impact of Technological Tools on Food Security under Global Warming Scenario (ITTFS-2012)” at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, December 1-3, 2012

 

National 

1. Continuing Professional Development for Teachers in Digital Age, by the Department of English and other Foreign Languages, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai-89, on 11th May 2020.

2. Preparing your students online for Speaking papers in Cambridge English Qualifications by Cambridge Assessment English on 28 April 2020.

3.  Excellence through innovation: Cybersecurity Awareness Program, by innovative ideas infotech society in association with UP Police, Mangalayatan University, Nov 26-27, 2019.

4. 2nd National Conference Cum Workshop on Channeling as tools & Techniques to Agriculture Biotechnology, Microbiology & Molecular Biology, by Department of Biotechnology & Microbiology KALP Laboratories, Mathura, Nov 24-25, 2019.

5. Climate change: Plants People and Planet by Plantica, Dehradun, Feb 16-17, 2019.

6. 7th Edison of Arogya Sangoshthi Organised by Namo Gange Trust in yoga shala expo 2019, New Delhi, May 10-12, 2019.

7. Emerging trends in plant science and herbal medicines at N.D.U.A.T, Faizabad, March 17-18, 2009


8. Role of growth hormone on micropropagation, Productivity Enhancement, and value addition in agriculture and horticultural crops  at N.D.U.A.T, Faizabad, Feb 3-23, 2009


9. The Role of genetically modified organisms in genetic engineering of plants at N.D.U.A.T, Faizabad December 29, 2008


10. Research priorities and strategies in rice production system for second green revolution on rice at Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttak, Nov 20-22, 2007


11. Value-Added Agriculture Education: issues and strategies at G.B.U.P.A.T, Pantnagar, Oct 21-22, 2005

 

 

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