About The Book

Citrus Processing and Post Harvest Management, the third volume of Indian Citrus series, is a comprehensive guide to the science and practice of handling, Processing, and utilizing citurs fruits. This book explores key topics such as the basics of citriulture, the intricate chemistry of citrus fruits, advanced post-harvest techniques, and the creation of innovative value added products. Special emphasis is given to sustainable practices, including the valorization of citurs processing waste to create new econoic opportunities and reduce environmental impat. With contribution form leading experts in the field, this book serves as an essential resource for studients researches, industry professional, and policymakers. Whether anyone is seeking to enhance knowledge of citrus processing technologies or explore sustainable solutions for waste management, this book provides the tools and insights needed to excel in the citrus sector.

About Author

Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Head, Division of Food Science & Postharvest Technology, ICAR- IARI, New Delhi. He
earned M.Sc. in Horticulture with a specialisation in Post Harvest Technology and Doctorate in Horticulture from
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi. Embarking on his illustrious journey, he commenced as a Lecturer
(Horticulture) at Dayanand College, Ajmer, Rajasthan, subsequently joining the Agricultural Research Service in
1997, as a Scientist (Horticulture) at the National Research Centre for Medicinal Plants, Anand, Gujarat, in 1997.
Over the course of his dynamic career, Dr. Kumar ascended to the esteemed positions of Senior Scientist and
Principal Scientist at ICAR-CCRI, Nagpur. Dr. Kumar’s prowess shines through his significant contributions to
extending the shelf life offruits through pioneering methodologies such as edible coatings, bio-regulators, and
nano-packaging. His acumen also extends to the development of value-added products, valorisation of waste,
resulting in successful industry commercialisation. With one patent to his name, Dr. Kumar is a distinguished
scientist in the field of postharvest and processing technology. He has developed three varieties of citrus fruits.
Presently, his focus lies in innovating food and value-added products from fruits, vegetables, millets, secondary
horticulture, and waste utilization, emphasizing the identification and quantification of nutraceuticals. At the
national level, Dr. Kumar has been lauded as a Fellow by IAHS, ISC, and CHAI, New Delhi, Honorary Fellow of
SHRD, Jaipur, in addition to receiving accolades with Dr R S Paroda Award of CHAI, New Delhi. His scholarly
impact is undeniable, reflected in an extensive body of research, handled a total of 14 research projects funded
by ICAR, NATP, DBT, FSSAI, Bioversity International etc, published 65 research papers in high impact factor
journals, authored 1 books; edited 3 books, published over 8 book chapters in his credit. Dr. Kumar got advanced
training at phytochemistry lab, CEBAS-CSIC, University of De Espinardo, Murcia and Dept. of Food Technology,
University of Miguel Hernandez, Alicante, Spain.
Ms. Manju Gurjar holds a M. Sc degree in Microbiology from Post Graduate Teaching Department of
Microbiology (P.G.T.D), Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India and
qualified ASRB-NET exam in discipline “Agricultural Microbiology”. She is “Certified Peer Reviewer” by Elsevier
Researcher Academy. She has more than 9+ years of research experience. During this tenure, she worked as a
Project Assistant in the project entitled “Consortium Research Platform on Agro-biodiversity (CRP-AB)” funded by
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi; as a Junior Research Fellow and is currently working
as Young Professional-II in the project entitled “NAIF Project: Intellectual property Management &
Transfer/Commercialization of Agricultural Technology” at ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur,
Maharashtra. She has published fifteen research articles in several national and international journals, six
popular articles, one book and filed three patents. She has attended seven workshops and one international
conference. She has received four Best research paper awards and two best poster awards in National level
conferences. Her broader research interests are in the field of microbiology, phytochemicals and bioactive
compounds, antioxidant potential and have gained experience in post harvest management and processing of
citrus.
Dr. Subhra Saikat Roy joined the Agricultural Research Service in 2008. He earned his Doctoral Degree in
Horticulture from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, West Bengal, possessing an excellent academic career,
receiving the University Gold Medal (UG) and Certificate of Merit (PG). With over 16 years of research
experience in horticulture, he served ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region from 2008 to 2022 and is
currently working as Principal Scientist at ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur, Maharashtra. His
major research interests include phytochemical profiling, bioprospecting, valorization, post-harvest technology,
and value addition of citrus. From his role as Principal Investigator in twelve projects, Co-Investigator in twenty-
one projects and Supervisor in five post-doctoral fellowship projects, Dr. Roy has developed many technologies,
including seven crop varieties, five IFS models, five organic POPs, more than ten value-added products,
commercialized eight technologies, and filed three patents. Additionally, he has incubated over 30
agripreneurships. Dr. Roy has published more than 50 research papers in the journals of national and
international repute, 15 books, 45 book chapters, 21 success stories, 1 technology inventory, 1 database, 25
bulletins and manuals, over 100 popular articles, 2 mobile apps and 27 Genbank accesseions. Dr. Roy has
organized one National Seminar (2016) and one International Conference (2023) as Convenor, Asian Citrus
Congress – 2023 as Organizing Secretary and more than five National Seminars as Co-organizing Secretary/Co-
Convenor. He is also the Editor of a peer-reviewed journal, a Fellow of three professional societies, and a
recipient of many prestigious awards, including Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Award conferred by ICAR, New Delhi in
2018 and National Entrepreneurship Award (Ecosystem Builder Track – Mentor) conferred by the Ministry Skill

Development and Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India in 2019. Dr. Roy was also a visiting scholar at Michigan State
University, USA.
Dr. Dilip Ghosh, Director, ICAR-CCRI, Nagpur, obtained his Master’s and Doctoral degree in Plant Pathology
specializing in Plant Virology from ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi and subsequently
joined ICAR-CCRI, as Scientist in 1995. He has made an outstanding contribution in the area of Citrus
Pathology/Virology and citriculture. He has developed PCR/ Real time-PCR/ Duplex PCR/IC-PCR based
diagnostics of Citrus greening, Citrus tristeza virus, Citrus yellow mosaic virus, Indian Citrus ring spot virus,
Exocortis viroid, and Citrus Phytoplasma for rapid and sensitive detection of these systemic pathogens in infected
citrus plants. He has also developed LAMP-based and RPA-LFA-based Rapid Diagnostic Kits for Citrus greening
disease and Citrus tristeza virus. Identified Candidatus Phytoplasma cynodontis as the causal organism of
Witches’ Broom Disease of acid lime (WBDL) in India (New world report). Similarly, first time reported hop stunt
viroid infection of citrus in India. As an international FAO consultant, Dr. Ghosh worked in Nepal and Bhutan.
Also organized three international training programs for the participants of Oman, Bhutan and Nepal in Nagpur
apart from organizing six such national training programs. Visited nine different countries including USA, Brazil,
China, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, Bhutan etc and made professional collaborations / networks with citrus
scientists working in those countries. Handled a total of 14 research projects funded by ICAR, NATP, NAIP, DBT,
DST, MIDH etc, published 60 research papers in high impact factor journals (35 articles in NAAS ratings > 7.0),
co-authored 5 books; published over 16 book chapters, 20 extension bulletin, 2 folders, 5 extension calendars, 4
training manual, 5 other publications and 480 NCBI GenBank Accessions. Dr. Ghosh organized two national
conferences/workshops (2006 and 2015) as Organizing Secretary, Asian Citrus Congress – 2023 as Convenor
and guided 7 PhD students. As a multidisciplinary team of scientists, received ICAR-Sardar Patel Outstanding
ICAR Institution Award-2005 for outstanding contribution in the field of citrus production and processing. In
recognition of his professional achievements, Dr. Ghosh also received Prof. J. F. Dastur Memorial Award (Indian
Phytopathological Society); Dr R S Paroda Award of CHAI (2022), New Delhi, Outstanding Plant Virologist Award
at Asian Plant Science Congress (Nepal, 2014) etc. He also acted as Editor, Plant Pathology (UK); Member,
MISA (USA); Member, Mashalkar (Ex-DG, CSIR) Committee of Biotechnology (Govt of Maharashtra), President
of Indian Society of Citriculture (2022-2025), President, Indian Phytopathological Society and bestowed with the
Fellowship from four different scientific societies of India.