Dr.somesh Sharma

Biography

PhD Food Science and Technology; M Sc (Horticulture with postharvest technology of fruits and vegetables as elective); B Sc Horticulture, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan.

Research Interest

Important contribution and achievement in the development of complete technology for the utilization of persimmon fruits for production of functional alcoholic beverage. Developed complete technology for the drying of chilgoza (Pinus gerardiana) grown in the tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh and disseminated among the farmers through trainings and literature. Developed various value added products from wild Himalayan fig under SARTHI project of DST (New Delhi) and transferred same to the weaker sections of the society in the mid Himalayan region for their sustainable development. Currently working with a mandate to develop an integrated approach for postharvest management of wild Himalayan fruits. Developing complete technology for the vinegar production by fast method from different temperate fruits grown in western Himalayan region. Research is also undergoing on development of various alcoholic beverages from Non grape fruits using Co-culture of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and other yeast strains. Further, the research also focuses towards the utilization of waste generated from food industry for development of value added products such as citric acid, biocolour and nutraceutical food products.