Ministry of Education
Rachana D Bhardwaj
VIDWAN ID: 631905

Dr Rachana D Bhardwaj

Female Doctor of Philosophy
Senior Biochemist | Department of Biochemistry
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
Punjab
Expertise: Biochemistry and Microbiology
ORCID 0000-0002-1537-0974 Scopus 57549660800 ResearcherID JNJ-2738-2023 Google Scholar j_rzPCYAAAAJ
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61 Publications
3 Projects
818 Scopus Citations
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15 Years 5 Months Total Experience
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61 Total
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Professional Recognition

Young Scientist award
2014
Science and Engineering Research Board’ (SERB) DST, New Delhi
DBT BioCARe Women Scientst award
2013
DBT New Delhi

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Indian Society for Plant Physiology
Life member
Jan 2013
Member of Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemists
Life member
Jan 2011
Society for Biological Chemists, India
Life member
Jan 2025
Progressive farming
Life member
Jan 2011

Personal Details

Doctor of Philosophy
2008
Vital Technologies Ltd
Senior Biochemist
Apr 2023 – Present
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana | Department of Biochemistry
Assistant Scientist
Apr 2011 – Apr 2023
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana | Department of Biochemistry
Chemical Sciences
Biochemistry and Microbiology

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Scholarly Work

Proteomic investigation of ascorbic acid and hydrogen peroxide on drought induced oxidative stress in wheat
Completed
Agency: Department of Science and Technology Role: Principal Investigator Grant: SERB/F/3281/2014-15
Amount: ₹23.70 Lac
Duration: 2014 – 2017
Biochemical and Proteomic studies to reveal drought tolerance mechanisms in wheat
Completed
Agency: Department of Bio-Technology Role: Principal Investigator Grant: SAN No. 102/IFD/SAN/3565/2013-14
Amount: ₹20.45 Lac
Duration: 2013 – 2016
Effect of exogenous phenolic acids on antioxidant response and abiotic stress tolerance in wheat (Triticum aestivum L
Completed
Agency: University Grants Commission Role: Principal Investigator Grant: F.No. 42-655/ 2013 (SR
Amount: ₹13.16 Lac
Duration: 2013 – 2017

BIOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION AND MOLECULAR MAPPING OF STRIPE RUST RESISTANCE GENE(S) IN BARLEY (Hordeum vulgare L

University Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana
Year 2020
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MALT QUALITY AND THERMOSTABILITY STUDIES IN MUTANTS, HULLED, HULL-LESS AND WILD GENOTYPES OF BARLEY (Hordeum vulgare L

University Punjab Agricultural University
Year 2023
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Scholarly Publications

BIOCHEMICAL ASSESSMENT OF OAT (Avena sativa L.) GERMPLASM FOR HIGH ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL

Open Access
Journal Article
Agricultural Research Journal. Year: 2025. Volume: 62 , Issue: 3 , Pages: 373-384 .
Authors: Sukhdeep Kaur; Rachana D Bhardwaj; Rahul Kapoor; Satvir K Grewal
DOI 10.5958/2395-146X.2025.00045.6

Imazethapyr and weed interference-induced oxidative stress change the dynamics of the antioxidant defence system in lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.)

Journal Article
Crop Protection. Year: 2025. Volume: 190 .
Authors: Shivani; Satvir Kaur Grewal; Ranjit Kaur Gill; Harpreet Kaur Virk; Rachana D. Bhardwaj
DOI 10.1016/j.cropro.2024.107068 Crossref Crossref: 2 Scopus Scopus: 3

PUNJAB’S FORGOTTEN GRAINS: REVITALIZING MILLETS FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND HEALTH

Open Access
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Agricultural Research Journal. Year: 2025. Volume: 62 , Issue: 2 , Pages: 235-245 .
Authors: R Bhardwaj; R S Sohu; A S Dhatt
DOI 10.5958/2395-146X.2025.00030.6

Role of Proline Metabolism in Imazethapyr Tolerance of Lentil (Lens Culinaris Medik.)

Journal Article
Journal of Crop Health. Year: 2025. Volume: 77 , Issue: 5 .
Authors: Shivani; Satvir Kaur Grewal; Ranjit Kaur Gill; Harpreet Kaur Virk; Rachana D. Bhardwaj
DOI 10.1007/s10343-025-01241-6 Crossref Crossref: 1 Scopus Scopus: 1

Enhanced activities of threonine deaminase and leucine dehydrogenase ameliorates the impact of imazethapyr in lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.)

Journal Article
Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology. Year: 2025. Volume: 34 , Issue: 4 , Pages: 922-932 .
Authors: Shivani; Satvir Kaur Grewal; Ranjit Kaur Gill; Harpreet Kaur Virk; Rachana D. Bhardwaj
DOI 10.1007/s13562-025-00991-8

Post-anthesis heat stress and sowing time affect leaf and grain composition of wheat

Journal Article
Acta Alimentaria. Year: 2026. Volume: 55 , Issue: 1 , Pages: 14-29 .
Authors: P.K. Salh; S.K. Grewal; A. Sharma; R.D. Bhardwaj
DOI 10.1556/066.2025.00143

Genetic variability and correlation analysis for improving grain yield and fodder quality in dual-purpose sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.)

Journal Article
Range Management and Agroforestry. Year: 2026. Volume: 47 , Issue: 1 , Pages: 142-150 .
DOI 10.59515/rma.2026.v47.i1.34

Heat-stress induced changes in morphological and biochemical parameters of carrot (Daucus carota L.) genotypes

Journal Article
Acta Physiologiae Plantarum. Year: 2026. Volume: 48 , Issue: 9 .
Authors: Kamaljeet Kaur; Ruma Devi; Tarsem Singh Dhillon; Rachana D. Bhardwaj
DOI 10.1007/s11738-026-03947-0
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