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Dr. Shahid Rasool
Principal Scientist
Scientist Incharge – Field Station Bonera Pulwama
Nodal Scientist CSIR Ladakh Initiatives
CSIR – Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine,Canal Road, Jammu – 180001
Email: msrasool[at]iiim[dot]res[dot]in
Bio Sketch
Dr Shahid Rasool is a Principal Scientist in Genetic Resources and Agro- technology and is serving as Scientist-in-Charge, Field Station Bonera, Pulwama of CSIR-IIIM. Dr Shahid was raised on a family farm in Northern Kashmir. At some stage in his teenage years between working on the farm and spending time at Tyndale Biscoe School, Dr Shahid discovered his keen interest in Agricultural Sciences and Livestock Husbandry. He moved on to earn his Bachelors degree in Agricultural Sciences, Masters degree and Ph.D in Agronomy. Prior to beginning his current position, Dr Shahid served for several years as Scientist (Agronomy & Agrostology) in Mountain Research Center for Sheep & Goat – Shuhama, Mountain Livestock Research Institute – Manasbal and Scientist (Agronomy) at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ganderbal, SKUAST-Kashmir. His experience in the mountain farming systems research, farm policy planning, analysis and management shaped his research interests in the development of agro and processing protocols and value chain of high altitude medicinal and aromatic plant biodiversity. Dr Shahid possesses a very robust scientific and leadership attitude and has led many challenging projects and programmes for the development and extension of medicinal and aromatic crops in mountainous regions of J&K and Ladakh. He is recipient of letter of commendation from XV Corps Indian Army for his service in the Sadhbavana Mission and was also awarded as Scientist of the Year 2016 by EOAI for his significant contributions in the extension of Lavender and other aromatic crops in the hills of Kashmir Valley. Dr Shahid is a cricket enthusiast and avid trekker.
Education
| Degree | Subjects | University | Qualifying Year |
| Ph.D (Agriculture) | Agronomy (Major) Soil Science/ Pl. Phy (Minors) | SKUAST-Kashmir | 2014 |
| M.Sc (Agriculture) | Agronomy (Major) Soil Science (Minor) | H.P Agricultural. University | 2004 |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture) | All Agri. & Allied Subjects | C.C.S. University | 2002 |
Position Held
| Position Held | Period | Organization |
| Principal Scientist | 17.06.2024 to Present | CSIR-IIIM, Jammu |
| Senior Scientist | June, 2020 to June, 2024 | CSIR-IIIM, Jammu |
| Scientist | Feb, 2019 to June, 2020 | MRCS&G, Shuhama |
| Scientist | Nov, 2018 to Feb, 2019 | MLRI, Manasbal |
| Scientist | Aug, 2017 to Nov, 2018 | KVK, Ganderbal |
Area of Expertise
Cropping systems research and production technology development in mountain farming systems, development of agro-technological protocols of different high altitude medicinal, aromatic, nutraceutical and industrial crops. Farm policy planning, analysis and management.
Projects
- CSIR- Floriculture Mission.
- CSIR S&T Initiatives in Ladakh.
- CSIR S&T Initiatives led development in J&K.
- CSIR- Aroma Mission (HCP-0007).
- Establishment of demonstration farms of aroma cash crops in frontier district of Kupwara in Kashmir Valley-Project K-5000 (GAP-0212).
- Introduction, domestication, improvement and cultivation of economically important plants (BSC-0110).
- Field demonstration of region specific Medicinal & Aromatic plants genotypes of CSIR for socio- economic upliftment of the masses in J&K region (RSP-4001).
- CSIR Mission on Region Specific Smart Agrotechnologies for Enhanced Soil and Plant Health (HCP-0037).
- Integration of Lavender in HD Apple Production Systems for Enhanced Profitability and Sustainable Agro-ecosystems (GAP-3175).
Publications
| Authors | Title | Journal |
| Ashraf, A., Sultan, P., Qazi, P. and Rasool, S. 2019. | Approaches for genetic improvement of Lavender. | Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 8(2):736-740. |
| Farooqi, F.S., Rasool, S. and Simnani, S.A. 2018. | Problems & prospects of fisherwomen of Kashmir Valley. | International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2018; 6(3): 358-360. |
| Meena, S.R., Aga, F.A., Chandra, S., Gochar, R., Koli, B., Khan, M.H. and Rasool, S*. 2017. | Studies on the phytochemical traits and their correlation with morpho-physiological characters of Monarda citriodora Cerv. ex Lag. | Annals of Phytomedicine. 6(1): 1-7. |
| Shah, A.M., Rasool, S., Majeed, A., Mushtaq, S., Khan, M.H, Hussain, A., Shah, A. and Hassan. Q.P. 2017. | Reappraisal of actino-mycetes for novel bioactive metabolites. |
Annals of Phytomedicine. 6(1): 13-19.
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| Sultan, P., Rasool, S. and Qazi, P.H. 2017. | Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth. A plant of diverse pharmacological potential. | Annals of Phytomedicine. 6(1): 63-67, 2017. |
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Rasool, S*., Hamid, S., Kanth, R.H. and Khan, M.H. 2016.
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Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Quality, Nutrient Content and Uptake of Sweet Corn (Zea mays var. saccharata). | American Journal of Experimental Agriculture. 13(6): 1-11. |
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Rasool, S*., Hamid, S. and M.H. Khan. 2016. American
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Productivity of Lentil (Lens culinaris L.) as influenced by Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers. |
Journal of Experimental Agriculture. 13(6): 1-6.
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Rasool, S and Khan, M.H. 2016.
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Growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) as influenced by integrated weed management under temperate conditions of North Western Himalayas. |
American Journal of Experimental Agriculture. 14(1): 1-9.
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Bhat, G., Rasool, S*., Rehman, S., Ganaie, M., Qazi, P.H and Shawl, A.S. 2016.
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Seasonal variation in chemical composition, antibacterial and antioxidant activities of the essential oil of Salvia officinalis (Sage) from Kashmir, India. |
Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants. 19(5): 1129-1140.
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Rasool, S*., Khan, M.H., Hamid, S. and Butt, T. 2016.
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An overview and economical importance of few selected endangered medicinal plants grown in Jammu and Kashmir region of India. | Annals of Phytomedicine. 5(2): 27-37. |
Awards and Honours
- Ultra International Team Award for at International Congress of Essentials 2018, Bengaluru for innovative efforts towards promotion of cultivation of aromatic crops and production of essential oils and enhancement of farmers income.
- Certificate of appreciation as Speaker and for actively contrubuting in AGRITECH Theme under India International Science Festival, 2020
- “Scientist of the Year-2016” award by Essential Oil Association of India.
- “Letter of Commendation” from Kilo Force, XV Corps for the services rendered to Indian Army under Mission – Sadhbhavana in J&K.
- “Certificate of Appreciation” for organizing Lavender festival‐2014 at CSIR-IIIM, Srinagar.
Team
| Photo | Name | Area of Interest |
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Dr Gulzar Ahmad Rather |
Plant molecular biology, tissue culture, metabolic engineering and genome editing. |
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Dr Javaid Fayaz Lone |
Eco-morphological, molecular, floristic diversity exploration of high altitude niche plant species of North West Himalaya |
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Dr Shilpi Sharma |
Plant biotechnology and genome Editing |
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Dr Kawsar Rasool |
Apiculture, integrated pest management, biocontrol of aphids, insect rearing techniques. |
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Dr Tajamul Aziz Alaie |
Soil – crop – water interactions, soil Health and fertility management. |
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Dr Sheikh Qurat Ayub |
Plant genetics and nutrient dynamics in fruit crops |
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Dr Sumira Rafiqee |
Crop breeding, hybridization and DUS characterization. |
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Dr Wardah Shah |
Plant propagation, seed production, post-harvest management of floricultural crops. Production under protected cultivation systems. |
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Dr Sayed Azrah Indrabi |
Vegetable breeding, biochemical, molecular and hybridisation of vegetables |
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Dr Razia Gull |
Field crop production nutrient dynamics and integrated weed management. |
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Irfan Reyaz |
Crop production technologies in oil seeds soil fertility management, organic farming |
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Saima Gani |
Resistance breeding, molecular plant pathology, fungicide resistance and integrated plant disease management |
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Aaqib Mohi U Din Mir |
Plant propagation under protected conditions, landscaping, garden designing. |
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Insha Anjum |
Turf production and establishment, value addition in floricultural crops, landscape designing, ornamental bulb crop production |
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Inam ul Haq |
Molecular biology, biotechnology and bio prospection. |
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Basharat Bashir |
Crop weather modelling, remote sensing, phenology monitoring, extreme weather events |
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Raja Tufail Hussain Khan |
Sericulture, integrated pest management, insect rearing techniques, plant protection and apiculture |
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Taniya Abid |
Molecular biology, biotechnology and bio prospection |
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Nazim Nazir |
Apiary management, queen bee rearing and value addition of honey products |
Past Team Members
| Photo | Name | Area of Interest | Position |
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Habibullah |
Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry Soil testing, Organic farming management, soil survey and remote sensing. Watershed Management, soil conservation
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Iqra Farooq
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Floriculture, Landscaping, Production Technology of Floricultural Crops, Plant Breeding and Genetics, In-vitro propagation, Molecular Biology, |
Project Associate-I Email: iqragazi91@gmail.com
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Pravin Kumar A. |
Plant taxonomy and anatomical studies, Histochemical studies in plants, Analysis of soil and water for nutrients and microbial population. |
Presently Project Associate-I Email: prawinsrt@gmail.com
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Abdul Aziz | Germplasm evaluation, Molecular biology, Genome mapping, Breeding techniques in MAPs, Orangic farming, Exploration and collection of germplasm, Developing packaging of practices for crops. |
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Dr Rukhsana Jan |
Studies of climate change on field crops, agrometeorological monitoring and forecasting and field crop management |
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Syed Irham | Machine learning and application of artificial intelligence, database management and web development |
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Dr Aoufa Mushtaq | Diversity and systematics of noctuid species, Host plant resistance management |
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Dr Rozy Rasool |
Economic entomology, Residue analysis using HPLC and LC-MS/MS, Molecular biology, Soil microbiology, Pesticide bioremediation
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Shabnam Ahad |
Plant physiology, Orchard Management and Plant bioregulators
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