Editor Profile

Rokolhuii Keditsu

University/Organization: Nagaland University

Country: India

 Biography

Ms Rokolhuii Keditsu, basically a Floriculturist by passion, is currently perched as Senior Assistant Professor at the Department of Horticulture, Nagaland University, Nagaland (India), the region globally known as the hot spot for plant biodiversity . Having received her Graduation and Masters both from Nagaland University in 1998 and 2001, respectively, has worked on Effect of Planting Time and INM on Growth and Flowering of Gerbera as P.hD. dissertation from Nagaland University. She joined her distinguished academic career in 2002, and guided as many as 13 M.Sc. students. Her research accomplishments consist of: substrate development and field evaluation; post–harvest physiology of cut flowers (post-harvest behaviour of flowers in response to chemical treatments); exploiting meteorological conditions through adjustment in planting time, thereby paving the way for large scale open field cultivation of flowers in northeastern region; evaluation of flower germplasm diversity under protected conditions; landscaping through floriculture covering a large number flowers viz., Anthurium andreanum, Gerbera jamesonii, Rosa indica, Lilium, etc. Her researches have revolutionised the floriculture as commercial livelihood earning option in tribal rural masses. She developed a Practical Manual on Production of Vegetables and Flowers for post graduate students. In addition, she is responsible for designing and executing course curricula on Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping; Post-harvest Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, Cut and Loose Flowers; Protected Horticulture and Advances in Plant Propagation and Nursery Management for graduate and post-graduate students. She made significant contribution as Subject Matter Expert (2008-2011) under Rural Agricultural Work Experience Programme of Government of India. She was offered a Tata Consultancy Project on determining constraints towards livelihood security in tribal dominated area of Tuesnshong district of Nagaland. She has contributed handsomely at various national level platforms by presenting her research papers in as many as 12 academic events. She is the recipient of prestigious Mahatma Phule Award for Excellence in Horticulture bestowed by Mahatma Phule International Academy, Maharashtra in 2012. She has acted as Resource Person on Nutrient Management of Horticultural Crops under Protected Conditions for the model training organised by Centre for Advanced Training, Department of Soil Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh . She is nominated onto editorial board of Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology , Wudpecker Journal of Agricultural Research and Journal of Agricultural Science and Application. . Besides her professional acumen, She actively participates in co-curricular activity being an active member of Rotary Club of Dimapur, Nagaland.