Academic record & distinction

Master: MSc (Ag) Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping) from G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar (UK)

Doctorate: PhD Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping) with minor in Plant Physiology from G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar (UK)

Areas of Specialization

Ecological horticulture; Organic farming; Propagation, physiological, and postharvest handling of ornamental horticulture crops. 

Research Guidance:

PhD Research: 02 awarded

M.Sc. Desertion: 20 plus awarded

Number of Publications & Projects:

Publications in Journals: 20; Book chapters: 05; Popular Article: 05; Research projects:  04

Latest Publications

1. Kumar, V., Kumar, R., & Rana, M. (2025). Assessment of genetic diversity in Nelumbo nucifera genotypes. Journal of Environmental Biology, 46(1), 28-38.
2. Kumar, V., Kumar, R., & Rana, M. (2024). Genetic Diversity of Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) Genotypes Assessed by Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Markers. National Academy Science Letters, 1-5.
3. Sherpa, P., Bhattarai, B., & Rana, M. (2023). Ecological studies of Nardostachys grandiflora: an endangered medicinal plant of Sikkim Himalaya. Environment and Ecology, 41 (4A),2446—2451.
4. Bhattarai, B., & Rana, M. (2022). Characterization of Wild Species of Sikkim Himalaya: A Begonia Study for Morphological and Antioxidants Analysis. Indian Journal of Ecology, 49(4), 1264-1270.
5. Rai O, Rana M and Bag N. (2020). Micropropagation of Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae). Natl. Acad. Sci. Lett. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40009-020-01023-w
6. Bhattarai B and Rana M. (2020). Diversified morphological and phytochemical screening of Wild Begonia of Sikkim Himalaya. Env. & Cons. 26 (February Suppl. Issue): S136-S145.
7. Sharma M, Rana M, Sharma P and Das SK. (2016) Effect of Different Organic Substrates and Plant Botanicals on Growth and Flowering of Chincherinchee (Ornithogalum thyrosides) Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 29(2),72-74.
8. Bhattaraj A, Rana M, B Roy, Tiwari A and Tripati A. (2015). Optical characterization of medicinal plants’ extracts used for the treatment of Diabetes. Journal of Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plant, 21(1), 86-101. 

 Book Chapters

1. A Kumar, M Rana, M Kapoor, S Misra, S K Sharma. (2017). Gaillardia In: Commercial Ornamental Crops- Traditional and loose Flowers. (Ed) RL Misha and S Misra. International Publisher Kruger Brentt Publisher, Misslesex, HA, UK. pp.111-122
2. A Kumar, M Kapoor, M Rana S Misra, R L Misra. (2017). Tagetes In: Commercial Ornamental Crops- Traditional and loose Flowers. (Ed) RL Misha and S Misra. International Publisher Kruger Brentt Publisher, Misslesex, HA, UK. pp.295-310
3. A Kapoor, S Misra, M Kapoor, S K Sharma, M Rana. (2017). Gomphrena In: Commercial Ornamental Crops- Traditional and loose Flowers. (Ed) RL Misha and S Misra. International Publisher Kruger Brentt Publisher, Misslesex, HA, UK. pp.123-130
4. L C De, M Rana and S Pradhan.  (2016). Protected cultivation of Roses. In: Protected Cultivation of Ornamental Plants. (Ed) L C De. Aavishkar Publisher & Distributors, Jaipur. pp. 169-179
5. L C De, R Kumar and M Rana (2016). Protected cultivation of Bulbous Ornamental. In: Protected Cultivation of Ornamental Plants. (Ed) L C De. Aavishkar Publisher & Distributors, Jaipur. pp. 241-254