Ms. Jenny Rajkumari is an emerging researcher in the field of Life Sciences and Plant Biology with a focused interest in pineapple research, post-harvest physiology, environmental sustainability, and value-added utilization of agricultural waste. Her academic engagements reflect a strong interdisciplinary orientation combining plant sciences, biotechnology, environmental studies, and nutritional analysis. She has actively participated in numerous national and international conferences, workshops, seminars, and technical training programmes that have strengthened her expertise in molecular biology, bioresource utilization, data analysis, and sustainable agricultural practices.

Research Interests

Her major research interests include:

• Post-harvest physiology of fruits
• Pineapple waste valorization and antioxidant studies
• Nutritional and biochemical analysis
• Climate change and crop productivity
• Molecular biology and plant biotechnology
• Sustainable utilization of bioresources
• Medicinal and aromatic plant processing

Research Contributions & Paper Presentations

Ms. Jenny Rajkumari has presented several research papers in reputed national and international conferences. Her scholarly contributions mainly focus on pineapple production, nutritional analysis of pineapple pomace and peel, enzymatic activities associated with post-harvest physiology, and antioxidant potential of pineapple wastes. Her work highlights sustainable approaches for agricultural waste management and value addition, contributing significantly to environmental and food science research.

Notable presentations include:

• Impact of Climate Variability on Pineapple Production in Manipur
• Nutritional Analysis of Pineapple Fruit Pomace and its Peel
• Enzymatic Activity of Sulfhydryl Groups and Role of Total Soluble Sugars Content in Post-Harvest Physiology of Pineapple
• Antioxidant Potential of Pineapple Wastes

Workshops, Training & Technical Exposure

She has actively enhanced her scientific skills through participation in specialized workshops and hands-on training programmes in:

• Molecular biology techniques
• DNA barcoding and molecular taxonomy
• Next generation sequencing
• Biological sciences tools and techniques
• Statistical data analysis using Excel and SPSS
• Entrepreneurship development in banana fibre extraction
• Bio-entrepreneurship and medicinal plant value addition

Her continued participation in interdisciplinary seminars and NEP-2020 related academic programmes demonstrates her commitment to academic development and innovative learning practices.

Academic Strengths

• Strong interdisciplinary research orientation
• Active participation in scientific conferences and workshops
• Knowledge in molecular biology and biochemical analysis
• Interest in sustainable agriculture and environmental sciences
• Commitment to scientific learning and research dissemination

Eligibility for Women Researcher Award

Ms. Jenny Rajkumari is a deserving candidate for the Women Researcher Award under Scientific Laurels due to her active and consistent contributions to scientific research in Life Sciences and environmental sustainability. Her research work addressing climate change impacts, agricultural waste utilization, nutritional analysis, and antioxidant studies demonstrates scientific relevance and societal value.

Her participation in national and international conferences, combined with technical training in advanced biological sciences and molecular techniques, reflects her dedication to research excellence and academic growth. As an emerging woman researcher contributing to sustainable scientific innovation and interdisciplinary biological research, she fulfills the essential qualities and academic potential expected for the Women Researcher Award recognition.