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Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information:
Name Dr. Meenakshi Thakur
Father’s name Sh. Gian Singh Thakur
Date of Birth 24-05-1986
Address Vill. Garoroo P.O. & Teh. Joginder Nagar
Distt. Mandi (H.P.) Pin 175 015
Contact No. R: 01908-222519; M: +91 9805934281
Email I.D. thakurmeenakshi94@gmail.com
Educational Qualifications:
Degree School/College/University Year of
passing
Percentage/
OCPA
Subjects
Matriculation Bhartiya Public High School,
Joginder Nagar (H.P.)
2001 76.14% English, Maths, Hindi,
Social Studies, Science,
Sanskrit, Art
Senior
Secondary
Govt. Senior Secondary School,
Joginder Nagar (H.P.)
2003 67.20% English, Biology,
Physics, Chemistry,
Maths
Bachelor of
Science
Chaudhary Sarvan Kumar
Himachal Pradesh Krishi
Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur (H.P.)
2007 7.40/10 Zoology, Botany,
Chemistry, English,
Computer Science
Master of
Science
Chaudhary Sarvan Kumar
Himachal Pradesh Krishi
Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur (H.P.)
2009 7.96/10 Major - Biochemistry
Minor -Agricultural
Biotechnology
Doctor of
Philosophy
Punjab Agricultural University,
Ludhiana (Punjab)
2014 7.99/10 Major -Biochemistry
Minor - Biotechnology
Researchtitle in M.Sc. - Biochemical evaluation of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) genotypes
Research title in Ph.D. - Biochemical and physiological inferences of elicitors in Brassica in inducing
resistance against Alternaria blight
Academic Distinctions:
 Merit certificate holder in Matriculation.
 First rank holder certificate in M.Sc.
 Award of INSPIRE fellowship from DST in the year 2011 for Doctorate research.

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 Qualified ICAR NET in 2014.
 Second prize winner in Association of Indian Universities Student Research
Convention (Zonal Level) held during February 26-28, 2013 at Kurukshetra
University, Kurukshetra.
Research Experience:
1. Worked as Senior Research Fellow in ICAR funded project entitled, “Evaluation of
nutritionally important biochemical constituents of promising amaranthus,
buckwheat and rice bean genotypes” at CSK HPKV, Palampur (H.P.) from 1-10-09
to 31-03-10.
2. Worked as Junior Research Fellow in DBT funded project entitled, “Inducer
mediated immunization of garden pea (Pisum sativum L.) and implication of
natural products for the control of powdery mildew disease” at CSK HPKV,
Palampur (H.P.) from 24-04-2010 to 30-11-10.
3. Currently working as Research Associate in ICAR funded project entitled,
“Outreach programme on ethnoveterinary medicine” at CSK HPKV, Palampur
(H.P.) from 19-01-2015.
Publications:
i). ResearchPapers
1. Thakur M., Awasthi C.P. (2009) Effect of various storage containers and duration on
biochemical constituents of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). Himachal Journal of
Agricultural Research 35(2): 205-208. NAAS Score 2.41
2. Awasthi C.P., Thakur M. (2010) Biochemical evaluation of some promising sesame
(Sesamum indicum L.) genotypes. Indian Journal of Agricultural Biochemistry 23(2):
107-112. NAAS Score 3.86
3. Awasthi C.P., Thakur M., Dua R.P., Dhaliwal Y.S. (2011) Biochemical evaluation of
some promising varieties/genotypes of rice bean [Vigna umbellate (Thunb.; Ohwi and
Ohashi)]. Indian Journal of Agricultural Biochemistry 24(1): 39-42. NAAS Score
3.86
4. Katoch R., Thakur M., Kumar N. (2012) Effect of morphological stage and clipping
intervals on quality and digestibility of tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) and
Setaria (Setaria anceps Stapf.). Range Management and Agroforestry 33(2): 185-192.
NAAS Score 6.06

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5. Katoch R., Sharma K., Khosla S., Thakur M. (2013) Chemical constituents of
essential oil from different plant parts of Chromolaena adenophorum Spreng. From
North-Western Himalayas. Indian Journal of Agricultural Biochemistry 26(1): 51-55.
NAAS Score 3.86
6. Thakur M., Sohal B.S., Sandhu P.S. (2014) Effect of salicylic acid and
benzothiadiazole on antioxidative enzymes and phenolic contents in Indian mustard
(Brassica juncea) and rapeseed (B. napus). Applied Biological Research 16(1): 1-9.
NAAS Score 4.35
7. Thakur M., Sohal B.S., Sandhu P.S. (2014) Impact of elicitor spray on Alternaria
blight disease severity and yield of Brassica juncea and B. napus varieties. Journal of
Oilseed Brassica 5(1): 78-82. NAAS Score 3.43
8. Thakur M., Sohal B.S. (2014) Effect of elicitors on physiomorphological and
biochemical parameters of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) and rapeseed (B. napus).
Journal of Applied and Natural Science 6(1): 41-46. NAAS Score 5.08
9. Thakur M., Sohal B.S. (2014) Biochemical defense induction in Indian mustard
(Brassica juncea L.) and rapeseed by (B. napus L.) by salicylic acid and
benzothiadiazole. Applied Biological Research 16(2): 199-208. NAAS Score 4.35
10. Thakur M., Sohal B.S., Sharma S. (2014) Biochemical attributes of Indian mustard
(Brassica juncea) and rapeseed (B. napus) as influenced by salicylic acid and
benzothiadiazole. Journal of Applied and Natural Science 6(2): 725-728. NAAS
Score 5.08
11. Thakur M., Asrani R.K., Thakur S., Sharma P.K., Patil R.D., Lal B., Om Parkash
(2016) Observations on traditional usage of ethnomedicinal plants in humans and
animals of Kangra and Chamba districts of Himachal Pradesh in North-Western
Himalaya, India. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 191: 280-300. Impact Factor 3.055,
NAAS Score 9.00
ii). Short communications
1. Awasthi C.P., Thakur M. (2010) Biochemical evaluation of some important pseudo
cereals of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research 36(2): 248-
253. NAAS Score 2.41
2. Awasthi C.P., Thakur M., Rana J.C. (2010) Biochemical evaluation of some
promising genotypes of chenopod (Chenopodium album L.). Indian Journal of
Agricultural Biochemistry 23(2): 133-136. NAAS Score 3.86

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3. Thakur M., Awasthi C.P. (2012) Protein profiling of some promising
varieties/genotypes of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). In: Sandhu S.K. et al (eds)
Proc. International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture for Food and Livelihood
Security, November 27-29, 2012, Ludhiana, India: Crop Improvement Vol 39 (Spl.
Issue), p 1227-1228. NAAS Score 3.71
4. Katoch R., Thakur M., Paul Y.S. (2012) Antifungal activity of the essential oils of
Chromolaena adenophorum, Ageratum conyzoides and Lantana camara. Indian
Phytopathology 65(4): 409-411. NAAS Score 4.59
iii). Review Articles
1. Katoch R., Thakur M., Kumar N., Bandhari J.C. (2012) Golden Timothy-Present
status and future perspectives in North-West Himalayas. Range Management and
Agroforestry 33(1): 1-7. NAAS Score 6.06
2. Thakur M., Sohal B.S. (2013) Role of elicitors in inducing resistance in plants
against pathogen infection-A Review. ISRN Biochemistry 2013: 1-10.
3. Ramya H.G., Thakur M. (2015) Eating mushrooms - Boon or Bane! : Know health
benefits of edible mushrooms. Trends in Biosciences 8(8): 2008-2017. NAAS Score
2.74
iv). Book chapters
1. Asrani R.K., Patial V., Thakur M. (2015) Ochratoxin A: Possible mechanisms of
toxicity. In: (Ed: Porter D.) Ochratoxins - Biosynthesis, Detection and Toxicity. Nova
Publishers, New York, pp. 57-90.
v). Popular Articles
1. Thakur M., Awasthi C.P. (2009) Oilseeds: Quality attributes for sustaining optimum
human nutrition. Indian Farmers’ Digest, pp. 5-8.
2. Thakur M. (2014) Bhupyogi rice bean ki paushtik upyogita. Kheti, pp. 11-12.
Participation in Conferences/Workshops/Contests:
1. Participated in Counselling Workshop on Personality Development, Public
Relations and Entrepreneurship from 2-5 November, 2007.
2. Presented a poster in International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture for
Food and Livelihood Security from November 27-29, 2012 at Ludhiana (Punjab).
3. Presented a project in Student Research Convention (Zonal Level) organized by
Association of Indian Universities during February 26-28, 2013 at Kurukshetra
University, Kurukshetra.

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4. Presented a poster in 7th Chandigarh Science Congress from March 1-3, 2013 at
Chandigarh (Punjab).
5. Presented a project in National Student Research Convention (ANVESHAN 2013)
organized by Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi at Tata Institute of Social
Sciences, Mumbai during March 20-22, 2013.
6. Presented a poster in International Conference on Harnessing Engineering,
Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development from September 19-20,
2014 at Chandigarh (Punjab).
7. Participated in the AgriScriptum-Biggest Online Agriculture Writing Contest
(2013-14) for the topic, “Plant products for plant protection: Current Perspective and
future strategies”.
8. Participated in Science and Communication Workshop organized by Wellcome
Trust/DBT India Alliance from September 26-27, 2016 at Hyderabad.
9. Presented a poster in National Conference ZOOCON-2016 on the theme
“Integrating Biodiversity for Rephrasing Therapeutics and Sustainability” from
November 17-18, 2016 at Chandigarh (Punjab).
Conference proceedings:
1. Thakur M., Sohal B.S. (2014) Induction of biochemical defense response in Indian
mustard (Brassica juncea L.) by salicylic acid and benzothiadiazole. In: International
Conference on Sustainable Agriculture for Food and Livelihood Security, September
19-20, 2014, Chandigarh, India, p 88.
2. Thakur M., Asrani R.K., Sharma P.K., Patil R.D., Lal B., Parkash O. (2016)
Traditional usage of ethno-medicinal plants of Kangra and Chamba districts of
Himachal Pradesh, India. In: 3rd International Congress of the Society for
Ethnopharmacology, February 19-21, 2016, Raipur, India, p 129.
3. Thakur M., Gautam H. (2017) Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of the
essential oil of Lantana camara L. from North-West Himalayas. In: National
Conference ZOOCON-2016, November 17-18, 2016, Chandigarh, India, p 27-28.
Extra co-curricular activities:
1. Participation in NSS Annual Special Camp organised by CSK HPKV, Palampur
from 23rd April to 2nd May, 2007.
Other achievements:
1. Certificate holder of Computer Programming and Applications Course.

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2. Certificate holder of French language.