| AICRP-AZF, College of Agriculture, JNKVV Jabalpur | INDIA

Academic & Professional Background

Dr. Bharti Choudhary serves as a Senior Technical Officer (Horticulture) at the AICRP on Arid Zone Fruits, Department of Horticulture, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV), Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. With 12 years of professional experience, she has extensively contributed to horticulture research and development, including 8 years with ICAR–AICRP on Potato and 4 years with AICRP on Arid Zone Fruits. She has also qualified the ICAR–ASRB NET Examination in Horticulture, further demonstrating her academic excellence and professional expertise.

Research Contributions & Publications

Dr. Bharti Choudhary has demonstrated significant research productivity in the field of horticultural sciences, particularly focusing on fruit science, arid-zone fruit crops, crop improvement, and post-harvest management. She has authored 20 research papers, 6 book chapters, 16 popular articles, 6 extension leaf folders, and 30 research abstracts in reputed platforms. Additionally, she has contributed to the publication of three academic books and served in editorial and organizing roles for scientific conferences, reflecting her active engagement with the scientific community and commitment to knowledge dissemination.

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Bharti Choudhary has been honored with prestigious awards at both national and international levels, including:

  • Young Scientist Associated Award (2022)

  • Young Researcher Award (2023)

  • Young Horticulturist Award (2024)

  • Best Ph.D. Thesis Award (2023)

  • Best Article Award (2021)

  • Awards for Poster & Oral Presentations in national and international conferences

These recognitions reflect her outstanding contributions to horticultural research and excellence in scientific communication.

Books & Editorial Contributions

She has contributed to key academic books including:

  • Hi-Tech Horticulture: Next Generation Horticulture Practices (2025)

  • Strategic Approaches and Practices in Vegetable Production (2024)

  • Recent Advances in Agricultural Sciences (2023)

She also served as Co-Organizing Secretary for the souvenir and conference book of SABCD-2022, demonstrating her leadership in academic event management.

Research Interests

  • Fruit Science & Crop Improvement

  • Arid Zone Fruit Production

  • Sustainable Crop Management & Value Addition

  • Post-harvest Technology

Technical Skills

  • Orchard and Field Experiment Management

  • Data Analysis & Scientific Documentation

  • Computer Application Skills (PGDCA qualified)

Affiliations

  • Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV), Jabalpur

  • ICAR–AICRP Project Network

Eligibility for Women Researcher Award

Given her impactful research contributions, multiple international recognitions, publication record, and significant role in horticultural innovation,
Dr. Bharti Choudhary is highly eligible for the “Women Researcher Award” and other prestigious scientific accolades