Personal Website of Professor K. D. Farooqui

Academician, Researcher, and Temperate Fruit Specialist

Personal Information

Name: Professor K. D. Farooqui

Birth Date: 07-04-1948

Address: Mugal Lane Zakura Crossing, Srinagar, (190006)

Email: kdfarooqui@rediffmail.com
Phone: +919419400036

Academic Qualification

B.Sc Agriculture: 1965 From Jammu & Kashmir University

M.Sc Agriculture: 1975 From Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University, Jabalpur

Doct. Ingineur: 1981 From INRA, Bordeaux, France

Advanced Training: 1990 AFRC, Institute of Horticulture Research, East Malling, England

Employment Record

Employer Designation Period
ICAR/SKUAST-K Professor Emeritus 2008 - till date
SKUAST-K Professor Cum Chief Scientist 2001 - 2008
SKUAST-K Deputy Director Research 1995 - 2001
SKUAST-K Sr. Scientist cum Associate Professor 1991 - 1994
SKUAST-K Asstt. Professor (Fruit Breeding) 1982 - 1991
FRS Shalimar (Deptt. Hort., J&K) Fruit Breeder 1977 - 1982
FRS Shalimar (Deptt. Hort., J&K) Research Assistant (Fruit Breeding) 1967 - 1977

Teaching

Course leader for M.Sc/Ph.D. students

Teaching experience: 27 years

Number of Post-Graduate Studetns Guided as Advisor / Co-Advisor / Member Advisory Committees.

a. M.Sc. (Ag.) = 45

b. Ph>D (Ag.) = 15


Research

Developed high-yielding and Hight Quality apple varieties through genetic manipulation and selection

Standardized micro-irrigation and fertigation techniques in high density orchards

  • Stadardized micro-irrigation and fertigation levels for high density orchards.

Established Germ Plasm Bank of temperate fruits

  • Established repositories of Pome, Stone and Nut fruit crops comprise on few hundred exotic and indigeous varieties, maintained and conserved on scientific lines at Shalimar Research Station and other other sub-stations of SKUAST-K.
  • Critical evaluation and screening based on several years of research on this repository resulted in identification of some outstandig fruit varieties of various kinds which have been grouped as early, mid and late seasoned.
  • These varieties have been adopted by the fruit growers as their commercial enterprise. This rich repository continues to benefit teachers, scientists and students in their academic and research endeavours.

R&D Proposals for External Funding agencies (ICAR and APEDA) worth 4.0 crores

Extension Activities

  • Served as Resource Person of temperate furits of SKUAST-K.
  • Co-ordianted several training camps / plant clinics / Kissan Ghoshtis / Melas and delivered lectures on fruit farming .
  • As Project Director imparted trainings to Horticulture Officers / Extension Workers.
  • Delivered several talks on Electronic Media on specific topics related to fruit culture.
  • Published several topics on Temperate Fruits through Print Media.
  • Delivered Lectures on selected topics at Institute of Management and Public Administration (IMPA) Srinagar.

Scientific Participation at Sate, National and International levels

  • International conferences: 08
  • National conferences: 13
  • State conferences: 21

Memberships Held

International Level

  • Royal Horticulture Society (London)
  • EUCARPIA (Netherlands)
  • European Apple and Pear Breeders Cooperative (England)

National Level

  • Member Advisory Board of Hill Horticulture Development Society
  • Horticulture Society of India
  • Academia Plant Sciences

Books Published

  • Temperate Fruit Growing (Germany)
  • Fruit Breeding Techniques (SKUAST-K)
  • Plant Resource Management (SKUAST-K)

Research Publications

TypeNumber
Research Papers70
Seminar Papers22
Book Chapters13
Review Papers12
Technical Reports18
Books3
Total138
Professor K. D. Farooqui

Professor K. D. Farooqui

Email: kdfarooqui@rediffmail.com
Phone: +919419400036
Varieties Developed / Released
Awards
Publications

Awards Received

National Award

For apple varieties Lal Ambri and Sunheri.

Gold Medal

In recognition as "Best Resource Person" by SKUAST-K Shalimar.

Shiksha Rattan Puraskar at Indian International Standard, New Delhi

With Certificate of Excellence by India International.

Significant Scientific Achievements

Research

Evolution and Release of High-Quality, High-Yielding and Disease Resistant Apple Cultivars for mass adoption.

Eight high-quality, high-yielding apple varieties were developed through genetic manipulation / seletion for adoption by fruit growers.

Apple Varieties

Lal Ambri

Has Ambri & Red Delicious varieties in parentage. Average yield per hectare 20–25 metric tonnes. Having export potential and excellent keeping quality, with characteristic Ambri Aroma.

Awarded 1st prize in All India Apple Show. Being a high quality apple, is very popular among fruit growers.

Lal Ambri Apple

Sunheri

Having Ambri and Golden Delicious in parentage. Average yield per hectare 15-20 metric tonnes. An excellent variety with Golden Delicious aroma.

Awarded first prize in All India Apple Show.

Sunheri Apple

Shalimar Apple–1

Red Delicious and Ambri in parentage. Average yield 16–25 metric tonnes/ha, Ambri aroma but more juicy than Ambri and better keeping quality.

Shalimar Apple 1

Akbar

Ambri and Cox's orange pippin in parentage. A yielding apple cultivar. Yield potential 40–45 metric tonnes/ha. Excellent keeping quality

Akbar Apple

Scab-Resistant Apple Cultivars

Shalimar–II

Having Sunhari and Prima in parentage. Medium sized, pleasant flavour, sweet and average yield 16–20 metric tonnes/ha. Resistant to Scab Disease.

Shalimar II Apple

Firdous

Ambri, Prima and Rome beautyin parentage. Average yield 15-18 metric tonnes / ha, an attractive, medium to large sized apple, sweet, juicy with acidic tinge. Resistent to Scab Disease.

Firdous Apple

Shireen

Lord Lambourne, Melba and O12740-7A in parentage. Small to Medium in size, Juicy, sweet with pleasant falvour, 12–15 metric tonnes/ha averge yiled. Resistant to Scab.

Shireen Apple

Publications

  1. Farooqui, K.D. and P.N. Zutshi (1978). Qualitative and quantitative character study of some important commercial varieties of apple (Malus domestica L.) grown in Kashmir. Hort. Res. Rep. 1(10): 19-20.

  2. Farooqui, K.D. (1978). Performance Studies on Some important commercial varieties of apricot (Prunus armeniaca L) grown in J&K State. Hort. Res. Rep. 1(3): 22-31.

  3. Farooqui, K.D. and Dalal, M.A. (1978). Improvement of apple through hybridization. Tech. Doc. 17. All India Fruit Research Workshop on Temperate and Sub-Tropical Fruits. Nagpur, Feb 9-14.

  4. Farooqui, K.D, and R. K. Happa. (1978) Compatibility of few pear-quince combinations. Indian J. Hort. 35:46-52.

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  6. Farooqui, K.D. and P.N. Zutshi (1978). Qualitative and quantitative characters study of some important commercial varieties of apple (M.domestica L.) grown in Kashmir. Hort. Res. Rep. 1 (10): 19-20.

  7. Farooqui, K.D. (1978). Performance Studies on Some important commercial Varieties of Apricot. (Prunus armeniaca L) grown in J&K State. Hort. Res. Rep. 1(3):22-31.

  8. Farooqui, K.D. and Dalal, M.A. (1978). Improvement of Apple through hybridization. Tech. Doc. 17. All India Fruit Research Workshop on temperate and sub-tropical fruits. Nagpur, Feb 9-14.

  9. Farooqui, K.D, and R. K. Happa. (1978) compatibility of few pear-quince combinations. Indian J. Hort., 35:46-52.

  10. Farooqui, K.D. (1979). Assessment and performance of some Peach cultivars (Prunus persica Batsch) introduced at Fruit Research Station Shalimar. Hort. Res. Rep. 1(2): 21-29.

  11. Farooqui, K.D. (1979). Assessment of cherries (Prunus avium L.) introduced at Shalimar. Hort. Res. Rep. 1(3): 22-31.

  12. Farooqui, K.D. (1980). Studies on Plum cultivars (Prunus domestica L) introduced at Shalimar. Hort. Rep. 1(3).

  13. Lespinasse, Y., J.M. Olivier, M.Godicheau and K.D. Farooqui, (1980).Apple scab resistance programme at Angers INRA Research Station (in French with English summary) Eucarpia- Fruit section Tree Fruit Breeding – Angers.12-15.

  14. Farooqui, K.D and R. K. Happa, (1980). Pollination studies in some apricot selections (P.armeniaca L.) showing promise for cultivation.Indian J. hort., 37:32-36.

  15. Grasselley, C and Farooqui, K.D, (1981). Rootstock: Variety interactions affecting fruit induction and growth. In: Peach Production Symposium III. Clemson University (U.S.A.), November, 3-7.

  16. Decourtye, L., Lespinasse, y. and Farooqui, K.D. (1981). Comparative characteristics of progenies of standard type and SPUR TYPE Golden Delicious and Starking Delicious (in French with English summary) Ann. Amelior Plantes. 23(40, 47-55.

  17. Lespinasse, y. and Farooqui, K.D, (1981). Chromosomic observation on the genera Malus and Pyrus. Proc. Eucarpia Symp. Tree Fruit Breeding. Angers (France).

  18. Grasselley, C. and Farooqui, K.D, (1981). Genetic upgrading of Peaches grown in France. In: Peach Production Symposium III. Clemson University (U.S.A.), November, 3-7.

  19. Farooqui, K.D. (1982). Genetic Improvement in Fruit trees through irradiation- Problems and Prospects. Hort. Res.Rep., 1(3): 1-11.

  20. Monet, R. and Farooqui, K.D, (1982). Genetic transmission of the "fruit sweetness" character-incidence on selection for quality. Ann. Amelior. Plantes, 17:5-11.

  21. Farooqui, K.D, P. N. Zutshi and B. L. Raina (1982) studies on varietal diversity in sweet cherries (P. avium L.) Indian J. Hort., 39:173-78.

  22. Farooqui, K.D. (1983). Fruit Breeding techniques in France. A study based on Advanced Training March 1979 – May 1980. Division of Pomology SKUAST (K) Shalimar.

  23. Farooqui, K.D, M.A. Dalal, and H.U. Ahanger, (1986). Genetic upgrading of apple. Prog. Hort.18:19-23.

  24. Tobutt, K. and Farooqui, K.D, (1990). New approaches to breeding sweet cherry scion varieties at East Malling, with particular reference to small tree size. Acta horticulturae 159:55-61.

  25. Farooqui, K.D. and R.K. Happa, (1990). Evaluation of Pear cultivars (Pyrus communis L) in Kashmir Prog. Hort.20(3-4): 263-268.

  26. Alston, F.H. and Farooqui, K.D, (1991). Fruit quality characteristics-apple to suit the consumer Howdowala Roslin Aklimatyzacja, nasienictwo. Tom 32 Zeszyt.

  27. Couranjou, J. and Farooqui, K.D. (1991) First results of work in progress on apricot Breeding in France, (in French with English summary). Ann. Amelior plantes, 24 (40): 66-67.

  28. Alston, F.H. and Farooqui, K.D, (1991). Selection for yield in apple progenies. Rep. E. Malling Res. Sin. For 1990. pp. 40-49.

  29. Farooqui, K.D. (1991). Character Association and Path Coefficient of yield and Yield components in sunflower (Halienthus annus L). J. Oil Seed Res. 8(205-211).

  30. Farooqui, K.D. (1993). Present status and Future Prospects in pome fruit Breeding. Ad. Plant. Sci.5(2):591-607.

  31. Alston, F. H. and Farooqui, K.D, (1997). Strategy for apple and pear breeding, In: Improving Vegetatively propagated crops. Academic press Ltd. Rep. E. malling Res. Sin for 1990, 149-57.

  32. Farooqui, K.D. and M.A. Dalal, (1999). Studies on the quality and yield performance of apple hybrids (M. domestica Borkh) evolved in Kashmir SKUAST-J. Res. 1:168-74.

  33. Dalal, M.A. K.D. Farooqui. and M.N. Shah (1999). Varietal diversity in tree vigour and fruit productivity of pear germplasm, variability analysis Prog. Hort.31(3-4):109-115.

  34. Dalal, M.A. K.D. Farooqui, M.Saleem, Biswajit Das and Hafiza Ahsan (2001). Response of Various Almond Genotypes to Thermal and Hydric Regimes during spring in Kashmir. In: M.A. Khan & M.Y.Zargar (eds.). Agriculture and environment A.P.H. Publishing Corporation, New Delhi.

  35. Dalal, M.A. K.D. Farooqui, A.R. Bhat and M. Feza Ahmed (2001). Studies on Rooting of Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L) cutting under micro-environment of Zero Energy Humidity Chamber In: M.A.Khan and M.Y.Zargar (eds). Agriculture and environment A.P.H. Publishing Corporation, New Delhi.

  36. Farooqui, K.D. and M.A. Dalal, (2001). Apple root stocks, prospects and approaches for selection In: Farooqui, K.D. and M.A.Dalal (eds) Front line Technology in Temperate Fruits. Division of Pomology, SKUAST(K), Shalimar.

  37. Dalal, M.A. K.D. Farooqui, and A.R. Bhat (2001). Genetic Improvement of Almond and Walnut. In: Farooqui, K.D. and M.A.Dalal (eds) Front line Technology in Temperate Fruits. Division of Pomology, SKUAST (K), Shalimar.

  38. Farooqui, K.D. and M.A. Dalal, and M.Feza Ahmed (2001). Akber: a new promising apple hybrid. Indian Horticulture. 48No.4, Jan-March 2001.

  39. Wani, M.S. and K.D. Farooqui, (2001). Prospects of high density plantation in temperate fruits In: Farooqui, K.D. and M.A.Dalal (eds) Front line Technology in Temperate Fruits. Division of Pomology, SKUAST (K), Shalimar.

  40. Dalal, M.A. and K.D. Farooqui (2001). Biotechnological avenues in horticultural crop improvement. In: Farooqui, K.D. and M.A.Dalal (eds) Front line Technology in Temperate Fruits. Division of Pomology, SKUAST (K), Shalimar.

  41. Farooqui, K.D, M.A. Dalal, and S. Bilal (2001). Relevance of Scab resistance cultivars of apple in eco friendly strategy of disease control. In: Farooqui, K.D. and M.A.Dalal (eds) Front line Technology in Temperate Fruits. Division of Pomology, SKUAST (K), Shalimar.

  42. Bhat,A.K. and K.D. Farooqui, (2001). Orchard health: Soil and Plant analysis. In: Farooqui, K.D. and M.A.Dalal (eds) Front line Technology in Temperate Fruits. Division of Pomology, SKUAST (K), Shalimar.

  43. Bhat, K.M., and K.D. Farooqui, (2001). Effective training systems for high density apple orchards. In: Farooqui, K.D. and M.A.Dalal (eds) Front line Technology in Temperate Fruits. Division of Pomology, SKUAST (K), Shalimar.

  44. Ahmad, S.B. and K.D. Farooqui, (2001). Combating pesticide residues on apple in Kashmir. In: Farooqui, K.D. and M.A.Dalal (eds) Front line Technology in Temperate Fruits. Division of Pomology, SKUAST (K), Shalimar.

  45. Farooqui, K.D. and F.A. Khan (2001). Use of D Manitol in screening genotypes resistant to drought. In: Sustainable plant productivity under changing environment. IInd International Congress of plant physiology. Jan 8-12, 2001, New Delhi pp 225-33.

  46. Farooqui, K.D. and M.A. Dalal, (2002). Prospects of Organic Fruit Production Opportunities, Issues and Strategies. In S.A. Wani, M.Y.Ghani, G.M. Dar, N.Ahmad and F.A.Zaki (eds) National Seminar on Organic Products and their Future Prospects Oct. 21-22. SKUAST-K, Shalimar.

  47. Farooqui, K.D. Dalal, M.A. and K.M.Bhat (2002). Micro irrigation and fertigation in fruit trees. Issues and Strategies. In: M.A.Khan(ed) National symposium on Water Resources Management. SKUAST (K), Shalimar. 18-20 March.

  48. Farooqui, K.D. and M.Y. Kamal (2002) Historical back ground of apple cultivation in Jammu and Kashmir and its distribution. National symposium on temperate Horticulture Nauni (Solan). Dr. YSPUH and F. Sept. 15-17.

  49. Farooqui, K.D. (2003). Conservation Strategies for Temperate Tree Fruit Crops in J&K. SKUAST, Journal of Research. (2003)5:149-157.

  50. Farooqui, K.D., K.M.Bhat and Agha Syed Mehmood (2003). Effect of different levels of fertigation on quality and production of apple cultivars as observed at Shalimar Kashmir. Prog. Hort. 25:132-39.

  51. Bhat, K.M and K.D. Farooqui, (2003). Effect of foliar spray of Calcium and Boron on fruit quality of apple cultivar Red Delicious under water stress conditions. SKUAST Journal of Research. 6; 204-206.

  52. Farooqui, K.D. (2003). Future of Apples in the apple state of India: Jammu and Kashmir. In: K.K. Jindal, Rajan Bawa and T. Pratab (eds), Apple farming and livelihood in the Himalayas. Bishen Singh, Mahendra Pal Singh. Publishers and Distributers of Scientific Books. New Cannaught place, Dehra Dan, India.

  53. Dalal, M.A. K.D. Farooqui, A.K. Sharma and A.S. Sounduri (2004) Potential of walnut export from J&K state. In: M.A. Siddique and K.D. Farooqui (eds). Plant Resource Management for Entrepreneurship Development. Communication and Publication Centre, SKUAST (K) Offset Press, Shalimar, Srinagar-191121 (J&K).

  54. Farooqui, K.D. (2004). Disease resistant fruit cultivars for sustainable fruit production.In: M.A.Khan (ed) Strategies for sustainable agriculture Production. SKUAST (K), Shalimar.

  55. Farooqui, K.D. (2004). Fruit cultivation in Jammu and Kashmir State: Constraints and strategies. In: H.P. Singh, A.K. Singh, N.C. Nainwal, Hira Lal and S.S. Singh (eds). Advances in hill Horticulture, Shiva Offset Press, Dehradan.

  56. Khalid M. Chesti, M.A. Dalal and K.D. Farooqui, (2004) Study on rooting of hazelnut (Corylus avellana L) cutting under micro environment of Zero energy humidity chamber. In: M.A. Khan and M.Y. Zargar (eds) Agriculture and Environment. APH pub. Corp. New Delhi.

  57. Farooqui, K.D. and M.A. Dalal (2004). Improved apple cultivars and their potential. In: M.A. Siddique and K.D. Farooqui (eds). Plant Resource Management for Entrepreneurship Development. Communication and Publication Centre, SKUAST (K) Offset Press, Shalimar, Srinagar-191121 (J&K).

  58. Dalal, M.A. K.D. Farooqui and B. Das. (2004). Studies on Varietal diversity in blooming, productivity and quality characteristics of almond germplasm in Kashmir valley. Acta Horticulturae, 662. (ISHS).

  59. Farooqui, K.D. and Shafiq A. Wani and S.D. Ganaie (2005). Pollen incompatibility studies in sweet Cherry (Prunus avium L) SKUAST.J. Res.2:137-43.

  60. Farooqui, K.D., K.M. Bhat. and M.K.Sharma (2005). Influence of fertigation on leaf nutrient status of two apple cultivars under high density plantation. Environment and Ecology. 23 S (SPL-3): 475-477.

  61. Bhat, K.M., K.D. Farooqui and M.K. Sharma (2005). Lal Ambri: An ideal apple for export promotion. Indian Horticulture, 50(2): 37.

  62. Farooqui, K.D. and M.A. Dalal, (2005). Breeding Apples for Resistance to Scab- an eco- friendly strategy. Acta Horticulturae 696 (ISHS).

  63. Farooqui, K.D., M.A.Bhat and K.M.Bhat, (2005). Studies on screening of low chilling apple varieties. Progressive Horticulture. 36(11).

  64. Farooqui, K.D. M.A. Fazli and Sheikh, A. Gaffar (2006). Scab resistant apple hybrids show promise for adoption by growers. SKUAST.Journal of Research 8 (10):565-70.

  65. Farooqui, K.D., K.M.Bhat. and M.K.Sharma (2006). Effect of different irrigation regimes on growth and yield of two apple cultivars under high density plantation. The horticultural Journal. 19(1) pp. 15-19.

  66. Farooqui, K.D, Rifat Bhat and M.K. Sharma (2007). Effect of clonal Rootstocks on growth, productivity and leaf nutrient status of newly evolved apple varieties. The Horticulture Journal. 20 (1) 1-4.

  67. Sharma, M.K. K.D. Farooqui, K.M. Bhat and S.R.Singh (2007). Effect of triacantanol on growth and yield of apple cv. Red Delicious under Kashmir Valley condition. Environment and Ecology.

  68. Farooqui, K.D, and N.A. Laway, M.K. Sharma and K.M. Bhat (2007) Influence of irrigation levels on growth, yield and quality of two apple cultivars Firdous and Sunhari under high Density planting Prog. Hort. 38(1) pp.141-46.

  69. Sharma, M.K. K.D. Farooqui, M.S. Wani and S.R. Singh (2007). Control of fruits russeting in apple Cv. Golden Delicious. Environment and Ecology.

  70. Rifat Ara, K.D. Farooqui, and M.K. Sharma (2008) Influence of clonal rootstocks on growth, yield and quality of new apple varieties. Indian J. Hort. 65(2): 141-144.

  71. Shahnawaz Qadir. K.D. Farooqui, Amjad, H. Dar. I. A. Bisati, Ajaz, A. Malik and M. K. Sharma (2008). Pollen compatability studies of some commercially important pear ( pyrus communis L.) cultivars under temperate conditions of Kashmir. SKUAST-J Journal of Research Vol 7: 2 pp 248-256.

  72. K.D. Farooqui (2009) Issues and strategies for improved production and quality of apples in Jammu and Kashmir State. Fruit industry of Kashmir—problems and prospects. FOA, Wadora, SKUAST (K) August 13-15 (2009).

  73. Farooqui, K.D. K.M. Bhat, Irfan. A. Bisati and Gousia Hussain (2010). Combating scab menace by commercially viable resistant apple varieties (Malus domestica Borkh.) Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology , USA (Accepted for publication).