Horticultural crop Processing

Division

MAJOR PROGRAMME

  • Assessment of post-harvest losses and suggesting remedial measures for various commodities.
  • Development of post harvest package for longer shelf life and long distance transport of selected fruits, cut vegetables and cut flowers.
  • Methods for conservation of nutrients, flavour and texture through high pressure processing techniques for value added products from fruits & vegetables.
  • Development of environment control system for surface covered cultivation and standardization of green house design for different agro-ecological environment.
  • Development of prediction models for green house environment under various agro-climatic conditions.
  • Development of low cost equipment for water and nutrients management through micro-irrigation system in the greenhouse.
  • Development of dryers for drying of high value crops.

Ongoing Institute

Ongoing External Funded

Completed Institute

Title:Evaluation of polymeric-film packaging for enhancing quality and shelf-life of apple
Team:A.K. Thkaur and Ramesh Kumar
Objectives:
To evaluate the polymeric-film packaging foe enhancing shelf life of apple.

Progress:
Shrink wrapping and zip-lock envelop created a good protection to the apple fruit during storage under cold and ambient condition. Both the packaging drastically reduced the weight loss as an natural desiccation process. Firmness of the apple was maintained during the period of storage under shrink wrap and zip-lock envelop in comparison to the control sample that is unpackaged. Firmness retained more in cold stored samples as compared to room stored samples. Colour was also found good in case of both packaging as compared to control sample. However the recorded data was inconsistent. Overall the results of the individual fruit packaging was found encouraging and it has positive effect on quality & shelf life.

Title:Process development for production of raisin-like product from �perlette� grape
Team:A.K.Thakur
Objectives:
c) To evolve a process technology for production of raisin/raisin-like product from ‘Perlette’ grape. a) To study the shelf life and quality of raisin/raisin-like product under different packages and environment.

Progress:
Raisins from the Perlette grape may be useful for secondary use like in bakery, deserts preparation and confectionary industries. It may not be acceptable for direct consumption as a dry fruit. Raisins from Perlette grape can be stored up to 6 months in air tight jars. The raisin like product (Pills or Candy) developed from the pulp of the Perlette grape was found a novel product, very much acceptable and promising product. The developed pills can be stored for more than 6 months at ambient condition (more than 12 months in refrigerated condition) without any change in quality. In a single line processing of Perlette grape, juice is extracted by hot processing and pulps are prepared by using the remaining mass of the grape. The juice can be used for preparation drink or for jellies and the pulp was used for raisin like pills and other product like jam.

Title:Studies on shrink packaging of selected fruit and vegetable
Team:Ramesh Kumar,Rajbir Singh and D.D. Nangre
Objectives:
a) To study the effect of different plastic film on storage behaviour of fruit and vegetable. b) To optimize the polyethylene film for individual shrink wrapping.

Progress:
Tested the suitability of different plastic films and optimized the film thickness for individual shrink wrap packaging of kinnow, Capsicum and tomato. Established the comparative efficacy of various techniques of individual fruit packaging such as seal pack, cling-wrap and shrink-wrap for extending the storage life of kinnow, capsicum and tomato. Established the effect of varying environment viz. walk in cool chamber, evaporative cool chamber and ambient conditions on storage behaviour of kinnow, capsicum and tomato under Shelf life of shrink wrapped fruits and vegetables

Title:Studies on packaging and storage of Pomegranate Fruits
Team:D. B. Singh and R.K. Gupta
Objectives:
a) Increasing the shelf life of pomegranate and its arils. b) Value addition and improving marketing of the produce.

Progress:
The shelf life of pomegranate fruits treated with 4% calcium chloride and packed in 5 ply CFB Boxes can be extended up to 90 days when stored at low temperature. Pomegranate arils treated with Chlorinated water (Sodium hypochloride 100 ppm) + Antioxidant (Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid) and packed in 25 µSemi permeable film and stored at Low temperature 5 ± 1º C maintains quality and shelf life up to 16 days. Anti oxidants were positive to reduce spoilage and retain chemical composition of arils.

Title:Post Harvest Quality Maintenance of Strawberry by Edible Coatings
Team:D.B. Singh and Rajbir Singh
Objectives:
a) Quality maintenance of strawberry fruits during storage and control of microbial spoilage. b) Increase in shelf life of strawberry fruits.

Progress:
Aloe Vera gel applied as edible coatings in strawberry fruits effects in retarding the ripening process. The gel treatment/coating was effective as a physical barrier and thus reduces the weight loss, lowering the respiration rate during post harvest storage. Aloe vera delays colour change and softening of fruits. Maintains fruit quality in terms of TSS, acidity, vitamin C and reducing sugars. Organoleptic evaluation well confirmed these findings. Aloe vera gel 1:1 was found the best treatment for maintaining the quality of strawberry fruits during storage.

Title:Development of processing technology for guava leather, intermediate moisture fruit and nutrient rich beverages
Team:Ramesh Kumar, Satyabir Singh, Gautam Mandal and M.P. Singh
Objectives:
a) To develop suitable processing technique for different value added products. b) To optimize the process technology. c) To assess the quality of developed product during storage.

Progress:
Optimized pre-processing treatments for extraction and preservation of guava pulp. Standardized operating parameters for preparation of plain and blended guava leather by evolving different sugar: acid blends, pulp proportions and cabinet drying temperatures. Optimized process technology for osmotic dehydration of guava fruit i.e. solute concentrations, process temperature, solid mass ratio and immersion time. Developed processing technique for preparation of whey based guava beverages with and without carbonation Assessed the storage stability of guava leather and dehydrated ring in different packing material such as PP, MPP, LDPE and Aluminum foils. Established the storage stability of ready-to-serve guava beverages under ambient and low temperature conditions.

Publication:
Filed one patent on process technology for preparation of blended guava leather/bar (No 515/DEL/2008).

Title:Application of Greenhouse for Drying Onion Slices
Team:D. D. Nangare, Dattatreya M. Kadam, Rajbir Singh and Satyander Kumar
Objectives:
1) To study the drying behaviour of onion slices 2) To study the quality of dried product 3) To study the economics of utilization of low cost poly house for drying onion slices during summer

Progress:
Publication:
Dattatreya M. Kadam, D. D. Nangare, Rajbir Singh, Satyendra Kumar, (Accepted). Low Cost Greenhouse Technology for Drying Onion (Allium cepa L) Slices. Journal of Food Process Engineering. Dattatreya M. Kadam, D. D. Nangare, H. S. Oberoi (Accepted). Influence of Pre Treatments on Microbial Load of Stored Dehydrated Onion Slices. Journal of Food Process Engineering.

Completed External Funded

Dr. Ramesh Kumar Acting Head (HCP) & Pr. Scientist (Horticultural Science)

Dr. Ramesh Kumar
Designation: Acting Head (HCP) & Pr. Scientist (Horticultural Science) Qualification: Ph. D.(Horticulture) Contact No.: (O) 01634-224024 Email ID: rkjangra7[at]gmail[dot]com

Research Interests:
Post Harvest Management & Processing of fruits

Major Research Accomplishments:
R & D:
Awards:
Training:
Patents, Technology, Methodology, Genetic Stock, Variety, etc.:
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Sh. Mahesh Kumar Samota Scientist

Sh. Mahesh Kumar Samota
Designation: Scientist Qualification: M.Sc. (Plant Biochemistry) Contact No.: Email ID: mahesh.samota[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in

Research Interests:
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Patents, Technology, Methodology, Genetic Stock, Variety, etc.:
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Sh. Pawan Kumar Assistant Administrative Officer

Sh. Pawan Kumar
Designation: Assistant Administrative Officer Qualification: B.A Contact No.: (O) 01634-224024 Email ID: pawanciphet[at]gmail[dot]com

Research Interests:
Working in establishment section

Major Research Accomplishments:
R & D:
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Training:
Patents, Technology, Methodology, Genetic Stock, Variety, etc.:
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Dr. V.K. Saharan Chief Technical Officer & I/c KVK

Dr. V.K. Saharan
Designation: Chief Technical Officer & I/c KVK Qualification: Ph.D , M.Sc. (Agri.) Contact No.: 016342240324 Email ID: vinodsaharan.2008@rediffmail.com

Research Interests:
To look after institute farm activities.

Major Research Accomplishments:
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Training:
Patents, Technology, Methodology, Genetic Stock, Variety, etc.:
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Sh. Rajesh Kumar Assistant Chief Tech. Officer (Field Farm)

Sh. Rajesh Kumar
Designation: Assistant Chief Tech. Officer (Field Farm) Qualification: M.Sc. (Botany) Contact No.: (O) 01634-224024 Email ID:

Research Interests:
To assist in maintenance of farm activities including Crop production, maintenance of revenue as well as Farm records

Major Research Accomplishments:
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Training:
Patents, Technology, Methodology, Genetic Stock, Variety, etc.:
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Sh. Surinder Kumar S.S.S.

Sh. Surinder Kumar
Designation: S.S.S. Qualification: Middle Contact No.: (O) 01634-224024 Email ID:

Research Interests:
To assist in dispatch and bringing institute dak

Major Research Accomplishments:
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Training:
Patents, Technology, Methodology, Genetic Stock, Variety, etc.:
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Sh. Prithvi Raj Assistant Chief Tech. Officer (Field Farm)

Sh. Prithvi Raj
Designation: Assistant Chief Tech. Officer (Field Farm) Qualification: M.Sc. (Botany) Contact No.: (O) 01634 – 224024 Email ID:

Research Interests:
To assist in data analyses in laboratory

Major Research Accomplishments:
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Training:
Patents, Technology, Methodology, Genetic Stock, Variety, etc.:
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Dr. Rupender Kaur SMS (T-6) (Home Science)

Dr. Rupender Kaur
Designation: SMS (T-6) (Home Science) Qualification: Ph.D. (Home Sc. Ext. & Communication Management) Contact No.: O) 01634-224024 Email ID: rupinder.kaur[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in

Research Interests:
Value addition and dairy farming practices

Major Research Accomplishments:

R & D:
“Dairy farming
Awards:
Received Award

Training:

Patents, Technology, Methodology, Genetic Stock, Variety, etc.:

Publications:
Book in Hindi on FAL Sabji Parirakshan
Folder- 16
Popular Article- 23
Research Papers-12
Manual/Technical Reports-2
Book Chapters- 8
e-booklet on dairy farming

Sh. Mohan Lal Assistant

Sh. Mohan Lal
Designation: Assistant Qualification: 10+2 Contact No.: (O) 01634-224024 Email ID: mlc3580[at]yahoo[dot]com

Research Interests:
Working in Purchase & Stores

Major Research Accomplishments:
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Awards:
Training:
Patents, Technology, Methodology, Genetic Stock, Variety, etc.:
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Sh. Devinder Kumar Technical Officer

Sh. Devinder Kumar
Designation: Technical Officer Qualification: 10+2 pass & Apprentice in Fitter Contact No.: (O) 01634-224024 Email ID: devinderkumar145@rediffmail.com

Research Interests:
To assist in data analysis & fabrication of tools

Major Research Accomplishments:
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Training:
Patents, Technology, Methodology, Genetic Stock, Variety, etc.:
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Sh. Ganpat Ram Technical Officer (Driver)

Sh. Ganpat Ram
Designation: Technical Officer (Driver) Qualification: Middle Contact No.: (O) 01634-224024 Email ID:

Research Interests:
Maintenance & driving of institute

Major Research Accomplishments:
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Patents, Technology, Methodology, Genetic Stock, Variety, etc.:
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Sh. Pawan Kumar Sr. Technical Assistant (Electrician)

Sh. Pawan Kumar
Designation: Sr. Technical Assistant (Electrician) Qualification: 10+2 pass & I.T.I. in Electrical Contact No.: (O) 01634-224024 Email ID:

Research Interests:
To assist in maintenance of electrical works

Major Research Accomplishments:
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Awards:
Training:
Patents, Technology, Methodology, Genetic Stock, Variety, etc.:
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Sh. Dalu Ram Sr. Technical Assistant (Fitter)

Sh. Dalu Ram
Designation: Sr. Technical Assistant (Fitter) Qualification: Matric & I.T.I. in Fitter Contact No.: (O) 01634-224024 Email ID:

Research Interests:
To assist in fabrication work & maintenance in estate

Major Research Accomplishments:
R & D:
Awards:
Training:
Patents, Technology, Methodology, Genetic Stock, Variety, etc.:
Publications:

  • Post Harvest diseases of Kinnow and their management
  • CIPHET Rotany Maize Cob Sheller.
  • Castor Depodder Decorticator
  • Bemousame Sabji ,Utapadan Ke Liye Kam Lagat Ki
  • Polyhouse Taknik

List of CIPHET Publications / Technical Bulletins / Project Profiles/ Pumphlets.

Instruments

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    Non Contact Thermometer

     

    Measurement of temperature inside foods

     

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    Viscometer

     

    Determination of viscosity of samples

     

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    Water activity meter

     

    To measure the available water in food

     

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    Hand Colormeter

     

    Measurement of colors

     

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    BOD Incubator

     

    Incubation could be given for the growth of specific microbes with specific heat and relative humidity.

     

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    Vacuum Packaging Machine

     

    Used for vacuum packaging by removing atmospheric gases entirely from the package containing food products to extend the shelf life of perishable foods, while at the same time maintains or improves the quality of the product

     

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    Autoclave

     

    Sterilization of glasswares, media etc. for microbiology purpose

     

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    Head space gas analyzer

     

    Estimation of gas concentrations in MAP food

     

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    Deep Freezer

     

    For preservation of samples and costly chemicals at ultralow temperature

     

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    Vortex Shaker

     

    Mixing of samples by shaking

     

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    Environmental Chamber

     

    For growth of microorganisms at different environmental conditions

     

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    Incubator cum shaker

     

    For growth of microorganisms at particular temperature under shaking condition

     

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    Laminar Air Flow

     

    For aseptic maintenance and tranfer of microorganimsmal cultures

     

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    Universal Oven

     

    To measure moisture content of samples and sterilization of glass-wares

     

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    Lyophilizer

     

    For drying of samples at ultralow temperatures

     

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    Microwave oven

     

    Microwave heating of samples

     

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    Water Bath

     

    During analytical experiments to give a particular temperature

     

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    Vacuum Dryer

     

    Drying of food samples by vacuum

     

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    Incubator

     

    For growth of microorganisms at particular temperature

     

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    Shrink Wrapping Machine

     

    Wrapping of fruits and vegetables and other products using different plastic films

     

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    Distillation Assembly

     

    For preparation of distilled water

     

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    Vacuum flesh evaporator

     

    To do evaporation under vacuum

     

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    Weighing Balance

     

    Weighing of chemicals/samples for analysis

     

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    Refracto-Meter

     

    To measure total soluble solids (Brix)

     

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    Sealing machine

     

    Used for packing food products

     

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    Digital Microscope

     

    For seeing micro objects like microorganisms viz. bacteria, fungus

     

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    Gas Liquid Chromatography

     

    Separation and quantification of volatile components and pigments

     

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    UV/VIS Spectrometer

     

    Determination of minute quantities of substances like micronutrients in agricultural soil, plants; organic components in biological matter; glucose, fructose etc in foods based on Lambert-Beer’s law

     

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    Texture Analyzer

     

    Determination of textural properties such as rupture force, energy, cutting force strength etc. of food products

     

Lab Staff