Name: 
Nirajan Bhandari
Designation: 
Assistant Professor
Department: 
Horticulture
Email: 
iaasnirajan@gmail.com
Mobile: 
+977-9842458980
Qualification: 
M.Sc.Ag. (Horticulture), Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS), Tribhuvan University (2018)
Professional Experience: 
Assistant Professor, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS), (January 2019-April 2022)
Scientific Publications: 

1. Bhandari, N., Basnet, M., &Khanal, S.(2021). Standardization of Grafting Time of Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) in Central Mid Hill of Nepal. International Journal of Fruit Science, 21(1), 599-608.

2. Bhandari, N., &Regmi, C.(2021).Effect of Grafting Dates on Success and Growth of Kumquat (Fortunella japonica Swingle) Sapling. Nepalese Horticulture, 15, 97-105.

3. Bhandari, M., Bhandari, N., &Dhital, M. (2021). Fungicide and Essential Oils Amended Wax Coating on Quality and Shelf Life of Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis Osbeck). Journal of Horticultural Sciences, 16(1), 79-92.

4. Bhandari, N. (2021). Seasonal Variability and Propagation Environment to Graft Success and Growth of Sapling in Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Crops: A Review. Agricultural Reviews, 42(1), 58-65.

5. Bhandari, N., Khanal, B., Lamichhane, P., Bhattarai, P., & Pun, U.K. (2021). Inventory of plant species in commercial plant nurseries and home gardens of Ilam and Jhapa districts of Nepal. In Poudel et. al., (Eds.), Post COVID Horticulture for Food and Nutritional Security. Proceeding of 12th National Horticulture Seminar 2021 (pp. 99-106).

Research Interests: 
1. Propagation of horticultural plants
2. Postharvest management of fruits