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Usha R. Palaniswamy, M.Ed., Ph.D.
(7419 Nolton Way, Orlando, FL 32822, USA)
AVRDC - The World Vegetable Center
P.O.Box 42, Shanhua, Tainan 74199, Taiwan
Phone: +886-6-583-7801 Ext. 464 (O); 808 (H)
email: usha.palaniswamy@woorldveg.org; usha.palaniswamy@gmail.com
EDUCATION
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University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
Ph.D. (Plant Science- Phytochemistry and Plant physiology focus), 1998
Dissertation: Enhancement of naturally occurring chemopreventives in salad crops in controlled
environmental conditions
Plants grown in hydroponics, greenhouse and growth chambers were examined for
nutritional compositions. Chemical analysis of the produce for vitamins, color,
secondary metabolites and other defense compounds was done to identify the effect of
growing conditions on the nutritional value of the fresh produce.
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Madurai Kamaraj University, India.
M.Ed. (Educational Administration & Counseling), 1993
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Annamalai University, India.
B.Ed. (Science Education), 1991
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University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India.
M.Sc. (Horticulture), 1985
Thesis: Varietal differences in pungency and pigmentation and ascorbic contents in chillies
(Capsicum annuum).
The germplasm collection at the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research,
Hessaraghatta, Bangalore, India was analyzed for capsaicin, capsanthin and ascorbic
acid contents
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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India.
B.Sc. (Horticulture), 1982
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
1. Farmer to Farmer Program, Bangladesh, 2013. Meet with BARI scientist groups and
work on the composting and vermicomposting project. Best practices for successful
composting, vermicomposting and rearing worms for income generation on campus and
in the in rural communities in Bangladesh
Usha Palaniswamy
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2. Farmer to Farmer Program, Dominican Republic, 2013 Provide Lab Analysis assistance
for ISO 17025 accreditation and approval. Review procedures for trace of pesticides in
fruits and vegetables, Heavy metals in drinking water and food, Nitrites in cured meat
and meat products, Microbiological analysis in water and fresh and processed food.
3. Farmer to Farmer Program, Nigeria, 2013. Training rice farmers and curriculum
development focused on the choice of variety, land use, crop rotations, fertilizer and
irrigation practices, and integrated pest management and best practices in rice
cultivation for increased production.
4. Farmer to Farmer Program, Bangladesh, 2012. Meet with Women groups at 5 locations
and train them in Home (Kitchen) vegetable gardening in Bangladesh (Jessore). Best
practices on lay out, nursery, cultivation, integrated pest management, harvest, seed
production and saving, and establish a home garden to ensure food and nutrition
security in rural Bangladesh.
5. Farmer to Farmer Program, Bangladesh, 2012. Training for Home vegetable gardening
in Bangladesh (Kulna). Best practices on lay out, nursery, cultivation, integrated pest
management, harvest, seed production and saving, and establish a home garden to
ensure food and nutrition security in rural Bangladesh.
6. Farmer to Farmer Program, Lebanon, 2011. Lab analyst, preparation of ISO 17025
certification at the three chamber of commerce labs in Lebanon. Development of SOP
and working documents, lab safety and review of lab procedures.
7. Farmer to Farmer Program, Liberia. 2009. Production manual development for best
practices- rice, cassava, vegetables, integrated pest management, storage and marketing
(seed to seed). Train extension agents (training the trainers) on non-traditional methods
to evaluate local agricultural systems and applications. Educate about field plots and
experimental design for demonstration differences due to integrated management of
crop production on small plots and large plots to establish recommendations specific to
a region and crop.
8. Farmer to Farmer Program, Ethiopia, 2008: conducted a series of workshops for the
extension agents and the farmers on ideal cultural practices and integrated pest
management for vegetable crops cultivated in the area.
9. Farmer to Farmer Program, Ethiopia, 2007, conducted workshops and training sessions
for the ACDI/VOCA staff and program directors, the national extension agents on staff
of the Government of Agriculture, and the farmers on ideal cultural practices and
integrated pest management for common crops in the area. Seed production and best
practices in chili production
10. Farmer to Farmer Program, Nicaragua (El Cua, Matagalpa, Managua, Esteli), 2006:
Consultancy and participations include conducting of workshops and seminars on ways
to (a) improve the cultivation and integrated pest management practices, for a good crop
and (b) use the current resources more effectively (c) how to modify the existing
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resources and equipment for effective postharvest and storage (d) setting up lad for
sample preparation and food safety (e) design of a simple drying and storage facility
suitable to the local conditions and the crops being cultivated. Identified limitations
related to economic constraint, lack of knowledge, transportation mechanism and
facilities, lack of standard sanitary drying facilities, and lack of electricity and
equipment. Formulated a participatory plan for progress that integrates the human
dimensions of natural resources and environmental management.
11. Farmer Education, Volunteer, UNV, Sudan, 1979: Farmer advising included crop
rotation, planting in other areas, fertilizing methods, sanitation of seedbeds, selection of
seedlings, mixed farming of vegetable crops (watermelon, okra, tomatoes), sorghum
and peanuts, integrated pest management (IPM) practices, organic farming, and the
farmers attitude toward modern science and non-farming personnel advising
EDUCATION BEYOND TERMINAL DEGREE
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Leadership Curriculum and Internship, Strayer University, 2011-2012
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Excelsior College, Albany, NY, Leadership Academy 2009-2010
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Excelsior College, Albany, NY, Certificate in Homeland Security, 2009
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University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA, Ph.D. Candidate (Curriculum and
Instruction), 1998-1999.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Project Manager, AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center (August 2013 – Present)
Management of the Vegetables Go to School project implementation in 6 countries in
Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia (Burkina Faso, Bhutan, Indonesia, Nepal,
Philippines, Tanzania) and two academic partners (Swiss Tropical and Public Health
Institute, Basel, Switzerland and University of Freiburg, Germany)
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Associate Dean and Faculty, Strayer University (Oct 2010 – Oct 2013): Academic
administration, project management, faculty oversight, compliance, academic advising,
and teach Math and Science courses at Maitland, Sand Lake and East campus in
Orlando, FL.
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Dean of Academic Affairs, Everglades University, Orlando, FL 32701 (Sept 1, 2010-Sept
7, 2011): Oversight of academic affairs, SACS compliance, direct supervision and
management of registrar, student and library services, adjunct and full time faculty hire,
train, supervise, performance review and professional development, class schedules,
budget development and management, develop goals, policies and implementation,
program development and assessment for efficiency and effectiveness and creation of
new program based on current trends and community needs; introduced a model of
academic advising to include lead faculty subject matter experts, manage and monitor
the student academic success and advising process; data collection, compilation and
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report writing for Institutional effectiveness, transcript evaluations for transfer of
credits, student academic support for English writing, APA style, math, and science.
Program advisory committee management for individual programs. Manage 45 adjunct
and full time faculty, approval of syllabi, course outcomes and assessment, capstone
courses, field trips and internships.
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Chair & Faculty Program Director (Online), Natural Sciences & Mathematics Excelsior
College, Albany, NY 12203 (Feb 1, 2007-Sept 7, 2010): Oversight of Natural Sciences and
Math division, Middle States Compliance, faculty hire, orientation, train, develop,
supervise and professional development, program assessment, course design,
development, review, revisions, quality control/monitoring; portfolio assessment and
program assessment, general education courses for college wide curricula needs and
participation in college-wide academic accreditation standards working groups; starter a
faculty seminar series for professional development and scholarly discourse, managed
academic advising groups in natural sciences and math, majors and as part of general
education. Developed remedial math courses, placement tests and online science labs.
Managed 85 faculty over a period of four years
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Assistant Professor of Allied Health Sciences (August, 1999 – April, 2007), University
of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269. Design, development and teaching interdisciplinary
allied health courses in health promotion, dietetics and research methods for allied
health professionals, cultural competence in allied health professions, research, student
academic advising and undergraduate and graduate research. Academic advising,
Design and teach interdisciplinary courses, direct independent studies, field studies,
honors thesis, capstone, international programs and field practica in collaboration with
college of continuing studies and the School of Pharmacy.
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Research & Teaching Assistant (January 1994- August, 1998), University of
Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269
Online course development and teaching (2/2007- 9/2010)
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SOC 242 Women in Agriculture; SOC 243 International development programs; BIO 410
Genetic Engineering of Produce in the Human Diet; BIO 414 Biotechnology and Nutrition
Security; BIO 418 Sociology and Genetics of Biodiversity; BIO 419 Sustainability through
Empowerment and Ecotechnology
On ground course development and teaching (8/1998-4/2007)
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AASI 215/ AH 215 Critical Health Issues of Asian Americans; AH 241 W Research Methods for
Allied Health Professionals; AASI 216/ AH 216 Asian Medical Systems; AASI 214/AH 214
Medicinal Plants of Asian Origin and Culture; PLSC 213 Plant Physiology; PLSC 226 Vegetable
Crop Production; PLSC 250 Soil Science
STUDENT ADVISING AND RESEARCH
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Undergraduate academic advising, teaching and research; Undergraduate –Freshman
academic support and seminars, honors scholars, upper level student research and
honors thesis; Master’s students research and thesis; PhD students research and thesis
EXPERIENCE OF TRAVEL AND LIVING ABROAD
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Bangladesh, Canada, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, France, Hong Kong, India, Iraq,
Kuwait, Liberia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Philippines, Portugal, Sudan, Switzerland,
Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Singapore, Syria, USA.
EDITORIAL BOARD
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Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants, Taylor & Francis, PA, USA
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Associate Editor, Acta Horticulturae, International Society for Horticultural Science
BOARD OF EXAMINERS
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Sri Avinashilingam University for women, Coimbatore, India (Since 2012)
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Banaras Hindu University, India (Since 2004)
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Bharathiyar University, India (Since 2004)
AWARDS
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Visiting Research Fellow, Learning Management Systems Unit, International Crops
Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), India, 2008 and 2009; M.S.
Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), Chennai, India, Dec 2008-Jan 2009; Dr.
Prem Nath Agricultural Science Foundation, Bangalore, India (Dec 06- Jan 07);
President’s Service Award, 2006; International Rice Research Institute, Philippines, JulyAugust-2006
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USDA-CSREES-ISE Program award for curriculum development, 2006;
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Outstanding Young Scientist Award, 2004, Association for Agricultural Scientists of
Indian Origin (AASIO).
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Visiting Teaching Fellow, Visva Bharathi University, West Bengal, India, 2004; Visiting
Teaching Fellow, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, India, 2004
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University of Connecticut Provost Competition for General Education Course
Development, 2004-2005
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University of Connecticut Human Rights Events Grant, 2003
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American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Teaching Excellence in
Innovation Award, 2002
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State of Connecticut General Assembly Official citation for Teaching Excellence in
Innovation, 2002
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University of Connecticut Institute for Teaching and Learning Small Grant, 1999, 2000
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Teaching Leadership Award, University of Minnesota, 1997
EXTENSION EXPERIENCE
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Training of extension agents on production practices and experimental techniquesProduction manual development for best practices- rice, cassava, vegetables, storage and
marketing (seed to seed). Train extension agents (training the trainers) on nontraditional methods to evaluate local agricultural systems and applications. Educate
about field plots and experimental design for demonstration differences due to
integrated management of crop production on small plots and large plots to establish
recommendations specific to a region and crop.
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Designed, developed and conducted workshops for the extension agents and the
farmers on ideal cultural practices for vegetable crops in the area in the US and in
developing countries as a volunteer with Winrock International and ACDI/VOCA
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Conducted workshops and training sessions for the ACDI/VOCA staff and program
directors, the national extension agents on staff of the Government of Agriculture, and
the farmers on ideal cultural practices for vegetable crops in the area. Seed production
and best practices in chili production
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Workshop organizer, moderator, discussant for farmers, direct marketing and
sustainable farming practices for resource management (since 2000)
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Invited speaker, American Society for Horticultural Sciences and the Herb Society of
America meetings (topics vary from immigrant home gardens, alternative medicine,
indigenous crops, new crops and new uses etc.)
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Diversity workshop panel participant and discussant (American Cancer Society,
Multicultural Leadership Institute, State of Connecticut Health Campaign)
SELECTED EXPERT PANELS AND INVITED SPEECHES SINCE 2005
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Ayurveda in your kitchen, Mind-Body-Consciousness: Holistic Wellness Traditions of
India, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL April 9-10, 2011
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Ayurveda in your kitchen, BalaVihar group, Miami, FL 10/24/2010
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Poverty alleviation and food and nutrition security, ERA Organic, Banaglore, India
11/28/09
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Diversification of cropping systems, ICH-2009, Bangalore, India, 11/13/09
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Designing Fruits and Vegetables for Improved Health and Nutrition, Tamil Nadu
Agricultural University, Coimbatore India, 12/21/06.
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Advances in Biotechnology: Societal Implications, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,
Coimbatore India, 12/18/06.
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Immigrant Home Gardens, Herb Society of America Northeast Division, Long Island Unit,
New York, 5/12/05.
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Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, Sri Nehru Maha Vidhyalaya, Bharathiyar
University, Coimbatore, India, 9/3/04.
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Role of Medicinal Plants in Modern Medicine: an Update, Botany Association Inaugural
Keynote, Kongunadu College of Arts and Sciences, Barathiyar University, Coimbatore,
India, 9/2/04.
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Medicinal Plants of Asian Origin and Culture, Botany Dept., Krishnammal College of Arts
and Science for Women, Barathiyar University, Coimbatore, India, 9/1/04.
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Culture and Communication: Asian Americans in the United States, Inter-Cultural Forum,
Visva-Bharathi University, West Bengal, 8/15/04
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The Changing Scene in Southeast Asian Horticulture, Annual International Conference of
the American Society for Horticultural Science, Austin, TX, 7/18/04.
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Horticulture: Globalization and Modernization for the New Millennium, Annual
International Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, Austin, TX,
7/17/04.
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Commercial Horticulture as Poverty Alleviation Strategy, Annual International
Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, Austin, TX, 7/17/04.
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Voices, Workshop Presenter, The Multicultural Leadership Institute, Hartford, CT,
5/10/04.
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Indigenous Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants -- their Role in a Modern Holistic Approach to
Health, Invited Talk, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, MA, 11/17/03.
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Uniting Forces through Diversity, Plenary Session, The Multicultural Leadership Institute,
Hartford, CT, 5/6/03.
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Communicating Across Boundaries: Asian Perspectives, Panel Presenter, American
Cancer Society, Meriden, CT New England Regional Division, 6/25/03,
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Novel Methods of Teaching in Health Professions, Speaker, Pharmacy School Curricular
Retreat, 1/10/03.
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (SINCE 2005)
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28th International Horticultural conference, 2010, Science and Horticulture for people,
Lisbon, Portugal Aug. 22-27, 2010
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106th Annual International Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science
(ASHS), Desert Springs, CA July 31-August 5, 2010
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3rd International Symposium on Human Health Effects of Fruit and Vegetables , FAVHEALTH, 2009, Oct 16-21, 2009 Avignon, France
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105th Annual International Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science
(ASHS), St. Louis, MO, July 24-28, 2009
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104th Annual International Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science
(ASHS), Orlando, FL, July 21-25, 2008
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103st Annual International Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science
(ASHS), Scottsdale, AZ, July 16-18, 2007
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102st Annual International Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science
(ASHS), New Orleans, LA, July 26-28, 2006
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National Association for African American Studies and Affiliates Conference, Baton
Rouge, LA, Feb. 13- 18, 2006
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101st Annual International Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science
(ASHS), Las Vegas, NV, July 18-21, 2005
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National Association for African American Studies and Affiliates Conference, Houston,
TX, Feb. 14- 17, 2005.
PUBLICATIONS
Books
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Human dietetics and Asian food crops, Haworth press, Taylor and Francis group, NY, 2008
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Handbook of statistics for teaching and research in crop and plant sciences, Haworth Press, NY,
2006
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Traditional medicine and nutraceuticals, Proceedings of the 3rd World Congress of
Medicinal and Aromatic plants, Chiang Mai, Feb. 2003. 2004.
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Medicinal Plants of Asian Origin and Culture, CPL Press, UK, 2003. Publication as a Book
and CD-ROM.
Book Chapters (Since 2007)
1. Palaniswamy U.R. Successful Models in Crop Diversification, p. 280-293, In: Horticulture
and Livelihood Security, Scientific Publishers (India), Jodhpur, India, 2010.
2. Palaniswamy U.R. The Changing Scene of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Strategies Due to Migration of Indians from the Asian Subcontinent to the United States, p
86-103. In: Traveling Cultures and Plants, Eds: Andrea Pieroni and Ina Vandebroek,
Berghahn Press, UK, 2007)
Selected Research Articles
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1. Palaniswamy UR. 2006. Design of health promotion and disease prevention programs for
enhancing access to health care in Asian-pacific Americans: Diabetes awareness and
education for Asian Indians. J Intercultural Disciplines. Spring (VI):1-36.
2. Palaniswamy, U.R., Bible, B.B. and McAvoy, R.J. 2004. Oxalic acid concentrations in
purslane (Portulaca oleraceae L) is altered by the stage of harvest and the nitrate to
ammonium ratios in hydroponics. Scientia Horticulturae 102:267-275.
3. Palaniswamy UR. 2004. Design of health promotion and disease prevention programs for
enhancing access to health care in Asian-pacific Americans: Breast cancer awareness and
education for Asian Indians, J Intercultural Disciplines. Spring (IV):59-85.
4. Palaniswamy UR. 2004. An interdisciplinary course in Asian herbs and allied health for
horticulture and non-horticulture majors. Acta Hort. 641:39-47
5. Palaniswamy, P.U., Bible, B. and McAvoy, R.J. 2004. Oxalic acid concentrations in
purslane (Portulaca oleraceae L.) is altered by the stage of harvest and the nitrate to
ammonium ratios in hydroponics. Acta Hort. 629:299-305
6. Palaniswamy UR. McAvoy RJ, Bible B., Stuart JD. 2003. Ontogenic variations of ascorbic
acid and Phenethyl Isothiocyanate concentrations in watercress (Nasturtium officinale R.Br.)
leaves. J. Agric. Food Chem. 51(18): 5504-5509
7. Palaniswamy UR, CA Caporuscio, and JD Stuart. 2003. A chemical analysis of antioxidant
vitamins in fresh curry leaf (Murraya koenigii) by reversed phase HPLC with UV detection.
Acta Hort.620:475-478.
8. Palaniswamy UR, RJ McAvoy, and BB Bible. 2001. Stage of harvest and polyunsaturated
essential fatty acid concentrations in Purslane (Portulaca oleraceae) leaves. J. Agric. Food
Chem. 49(7):3490 –3493.
9. Usha Rani, P. 2001. Evaluation of germplasm for fruit surface area in chilli (Capsicum
annuum L.) Crop Res. 21(2):168-173.
10. Palaniswamy U, RJ McAvoy, and B Bible. 2001. Omega-3- fatty acid concentration in
Portulaca oleracea L. is altered by photosynthetic photon flux. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci.
126(5):537-543
11. Palaniswamy U, RJ McAvoy, and B Bible. 2000. Leaf yield and fatty acid composition of
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) at different growth stages. J. Trop. Agric. (38):1-4.
12. Usha Palaniswamy and DP Singh. 2000. Stem diameter: its importance in breeding for
fruit yield in chili (Capsicum annuum L.) and Evaluation of Genetic Stock. Intern. J. Trop.
Agric. 18(4):327-334
13. Palaniswamy U, RJ McAvoy, and B Bible. 2000. Omega-3-fatty acid concentration in
Portulaca oleracea L. is altered by Nitrogen source in hydroponic solution. J. Amer. Soc.
Hort. Sci. 125(2):190-194.
Selected Invited Review Articles
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1. Palaniswamy UR. 2003. Vegetarianism and human health, HortTechnology 13(2):243-251.
2. Usha R. Palaniswamy and K.M. Palaniswamy. 2002. Educating about ancient herbals and
traditional medicines of Asian origin and culture emerging as mainstream functional foods
in the new millennium, international seminar on medicinal plants & spices, patents &
exports. Proceedings of the International Seminar on Medicinal Plants, Madras, India (April,
2002):S105-S108.
3. Palaniswamy U, and RJ McAvoy. 2001. Watercress: A vegetable with chemopreventive
potential. HortTechnology 11(4):622-626 (CHOSEN FOR SPOTLIGHT IN RESEARCH,
REVIWED IN HORTIDEAS, NOVEMBER 2001)
4. Palaniswamy U. 2001. Human dietetics and Asian food crops. HortTechnology 11(4):504509. (CHOSEN FOR COVER ARTICLE)
5. Palaniswamy UR. 2001. Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.): Functional properties and
prospects for cultivation. The Herbarist 67: 17-19.
6. Palaniswamy KM, and U. Palaniswamy. 2001. Production strategies for Asian
horticultural crops. HortTechnology 11(4):514-516
Selected Peer-Reviewed Abstracts
1. Palaniswamy Rani, U. and Balaji V. 2010. Knowledge Management Systems of the
Virtual Academy of Semi-Arid Tropics (VASAT) Used in Creating Learning Activities
and Outcome Assessment of Online Student Learning, IHC, 2010 Book of Abstracts.
2. Usha Rani Palaniswamy and V. Balaji, 2010. Archived Reusable Learning Objects From
the International Crop Research in the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in Designing Online
Teaching and Learning Activities. HortScience 45: e-format.
3. Usha Rani Palaniswamy, 2009. USDA-CSREES-ISE Competitive Program Award Funding
for Biotechnology for Nutrition Security: Enhancing Nutrition in Fruits and Vegetables.
Book of Abstracts, FAV-HEALTH, 2009.
4. Usha R. Palaniswamy, 2009. Global Sustainable development: Concepts and Approaches
in Practice and Education, HortScience 44: 987-988
5. Usha R. palaniswamy, 2009. USDA-CSREES-ISE Program funded VEGINET-USA in
participation of International conference on Horticulture for livelihood Security and
Economc growth. HortScience 44:1101-1102
6. Usha R. palaniswamy and Senthil Kumaran. 2009. USDA-CSREES-ISE Competitive
Program Award (2006) for Internationalization of Biologycurriculum in Sustainability:
development Programs in progress at M.S. swaminathan Foundation, Chennai, India,
HortScience 44:1137
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7. Usha R. Palaniswamy, Gowda Laxmipathi and V. Balaji, 2008. International Agriculture Content
from the International Center for Research in the Semi Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) Introduced in On-line
Biology Courses. HortScience 43: 1279-1280.
8. Usha R. Palaniswamy, Nath, P.N. 2007. USDA/CSREES International Science Education
(ISE) Competitive Grants Program-2006 Funding to Establish Strong Network for
Vegetable Improvement- Vegetable Science International Network (VEGINET)-USA
Chapter. HortScience 42: 959-960.
9. Usha R. Palaniswamy, 2006 International Consulting Trends and Opportunities for
Medicinal Plant Development, HortScience 41:915
10. Usha R. Palaniswamy and Zafar Bokhari, 2006. Effects of Healthy and Natural Ingredients
in Beverage Lines: A Practical Approach for Small Businesses by Offering Healthy
Products, Hortscience 41:1014
11. Usha R. Palaniswamy and Zafar Bokhari, 2005. A New Entrepreneurial Approach: A
Model for Asian Herbal Products with Small Business Management Strategies. Hortscience
40:1064.
12. Usha R. Palaniswamy and Thomas W. Miller. Cultural issues in prevention programs for
Latino and African American youth, Annual meeting of the Society for Study of
Psychiatry and Culture and the Transcultural Psychiatry Section of the World Psychiatric
Association Society, Abstract 62. Providence Oct 12-16, 2004.
13. Usha Palaniswamy, 2004. Horticulture: Globalization and modernization for the new
millennium. Hortscience.39:697
14. Allison Brown and Usha Palaniswamy. 2004. The changing scene in southeast Asian
horticulture, HortScience 39:697-698.
15. Allison Brown and Usha Palaniswamy. 2004. Commercial horticulture as poverty
alleviation strategy, HortScience 39:707.
16. Usha Palaniswamy, 2004. Design of health promotion and disease prevention programs
for enhancing access to health care in Asian-pacific Americans: Diabetes awareness and
prevention education for Asian Indians, NAAAS conference, Feb. 2004, Houston, Texas.
17. Usha Palaniswamy. 2003. Design of CD-ROM based course materials for interdisciplinary
course on medicinal plants for horticulture and non-horticulture majors. HortScience 38:
695.
18. Usha Palaniswamy. 2003. Oxalic acid concentrations in spinach leaves depend on the
variety and nitrogen source in hydroponics. HortScience 38: 786.
19. Palaniswamy UR. and J. Somireddy. 2003. Breast cancer awareness and education in
diverse college campuses. A4. Comprehensive cancer care, Center for mind body
medicine, Washington DC, April 10-13, 2003.
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20. Palaniswamy UR. 2003. Effect of light intensity on the pigment composition and oxalic
acid concentrations in Kalamegh (Andrographis paniculata), Leaf. 3rd World Congress on
Medicinal and Aromatic plants, p. 298. Chiang Mai, Thailand, Feb 2-7, 2003
21. Archana G. Sambandan and Usha R. Palaniswamy. 2002. Artistic representation of
environmental responses and anatomy of two plant species in Thirukkural, a Book of code of
ethics written by the ancient Tamil sage Thiruvalluvar. Ethnobiology 2002 Conference,
Storrs, CT March 6-9, 2002.
22. Usha R. Palaniswamy. 2002. Emerging nutraceutics of Asian origin and culture.
Ethnobiology 2002 Conference, Storrs, CT March 6-9, 2002.
23. Palaniswamy UR, BB Bible, and RJ McAvoy. 2002. Oxalic acid concentrations in Purslane
leaves are influenced by the stage of harvest and the Nitrate to Ammonium ratios in
hydroponics. 26th International Horticultural Congress, Abstract book, p. 192.
24. Palaniswamy UR, CA Caporuscio, and JD Stuart. 2002. A chemical analysis of antioxidant
vitamins in fresh curry leaf (Murraya koenigii) by reversed phase HPLC with UV detection.
26th International Horticultural Congress Book of Abstracts, p. 314-315.
25. Palaniswamy UR, RJ McAvoy, BB Bible and JD Stuart. 2002. Ontogenic variations of
Phenethyl isothiocyanate concentrations in watercress (Nasturtium officinale R.Br.) Leaves.
26th International Horticultural Congress Book of Abstracts, p. 429.
26. Palaniswamy UR. 2002. An interdisciplinary course in Asian herbs and allied health for
horticulture and non-horticulture majors. 26th International Horticultural Congress Book
of Abstracts, p. 567-568.
27. Usha R. Palaniswamy. 2002. Scientific investigations on the medicinal properties of triphala,
an ayruvedic rasayana drug. World Association for Vedic Studies (WAVES), 2002.
International conference India’s contributions and influences in the world. July 12-14,
Dartmouth, MA. Book of abstracts, p. 60.
28. Usha R. Palaniswamy. 2002. Medicinal Properties of Kalamegh, an Ayurvedic herb, and its
potential use in Western medicine. American Society of Pharmacognosy, New Brunswick,
NJ, July 27 –31, 2002. Book Abstracts, p. 233.
29. Usha Palaniswamy. 2002. Design of health promotion and disease prevention programs for
enhancing access to health care in Asian-pacific Americans: Breast education awareness and
education for Asian Indians, February, 2002. NAAAS conference, Houston, Texas.
30. Stuart JD, Provatas AA and UR Palaniswamy 2002. Solid phase extraction followed by
reversed phase HPLC and LC/MSMS of sulforaphane in broccoli. Abstract 491, p.222,
Pittcon 2002, March 17-22, New Orleans, LA.
31. Caporuscio CA, JD Stuart and UR Palaniswamy 2002. The determination of alpha
tocopherol, beta carotene, and lutein in curry leaf by reversed phase HPLC with UV
detection. Abstract 1570, p.551-552, Pittcon 2002, March 17-22, New Orleans, LA.
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32. Miller T, Kraus F, Palaniswamy U, and Illich-Ernst J. 2001. Cross Cultural Considerations:
Assessment of Psychiatric Populations in health Promotion and Disease Prevention.
Disparities in Mental Health Care for Ethnic Minorities. Society for the study of Psychiatry
and Culture Scientific program. Sept. 28-Oct.3, 2001.
33. Palaniswamy UR, JD Stuart and CA Caporuscio 2001. Effect of storage temperature on the
nutritional value of curry leaf. New Crops and New Uses Conference Proceedings. N-9,
p.103, Oct.10-13, Atlanta GA.
34. Palaniswamy U, BB Bible and RJ McAvoy. 2001.Effect of Nitrate:Ammonium ratio in
hydroponics on the oxalate levels of Purslane. New Crops and New Uses Conference
Proceedings. N-10, p.104, Oct.10-13, Atlanta GA
35. Palaniswamy UR. 2001. Vegetarianism and Human Health. HortScience, 36(3):433
36. Stuart JD, SK Neddermann, AT Smith, AA. Provatas, and UR Palaniswamy, 2001.
Isolation of sulforaphane in broccoli sprouts, by reversed-phase solid phase extraction
(SPE), followed by reversed-phase HPLC and HPLC/MS analysis. HortScience 36(3):512
37. Palaniswamy U. 2001. Establishment of live horticultural plant collections for teaching
non-horticulture Courses. HortScience 36(3):514
38. Neddermann SK., Stuart JD, Provatas AA, Smith AT, Palaniswamy UR, 2001.
Identification of Sulforaphane from Broccoli sprouts by reversed-phase HPLC and
HPLC/MSMS. Connecticut valley symposium of the American Chemical Society
Undergraduate Research Symposium presentation.
39. Palaniswamy U. 2000. Asian horticultural crops and human dietetics. HortScience
35(3):519.
SELECTED EXTENSION PUBLICATIONS
1. Palaniswamy UR. 1998. Watercress (Nasturtium offlcinale R.Br.): A salad green rich in
nutrients. Hort Impact 98(2):4-5.
2. Palaniswamy UR. 1998. Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.): A power food for the future. Hort
Impact 98(1):1-2
3. Palaniswamy UR. 1997. Potential salad crops for cultivation. Connecticut Greenhouse
Newsletter 196:5-6. {Reprinted in Minnesota Commercial Flower Growers Bulletin
45(5):12- 13}.
NEWSLETTER
Purslane: Monthly newsletter of herbs and health practices of Asians/Asian Americans.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION & AFFILIATIONS
Leadership Role
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President, Association for Horticulturists of Indian Origin, 2008-2010
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Board of Directors NE District Delegate, The Herb Society of America, 2006-2009.
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American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)o
Chair, Tropical Horticultural Crops Working Group (2006-2007).
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Chair, Produce Quality Working group, 2005-2007
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Chair, Tropical Horticultural Crops Working Group (2002-2004).
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Chair, International Consultants Working Group (1998-2001, 2003-2005)
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Chair, Tropical Horticultural Crops Working Group (1998-2000, 2002-2004).
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Sub-committee on Multicultural Health, Permanent Commission on the Status of
Women, State of Connecticut.
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Grant Reviewer, Herb Society of America, Fulbright
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Grant reviewer, USDA
Active Member
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American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)
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International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)
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The Sloan-Consortium (Sloan-C)
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Association of Analytical Chemists International (AOAC, International)
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American Chemical Society
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National Association for African American Studies and Affiliates
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American Society of Pharmacognosy
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Association for Asian American Studies
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American Association for the Advancement of Science
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South Indian Horticultural Association
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Center for Science in the Public Interest
PRESS COVERAGE
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Udhayavani, (in Kannada), Bangalore Edition, Dec. 28, 2009
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The Wall Street Journal, May 27, 2009
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The Hindu, Jan 18, 2007
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India New England, June 1, 2006
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India New England, Dec. 19, 2005
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Connecticut Post, August 10, 2005
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Hartford Courant, September 14, 2003
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CASE Reports, Summer 2001
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Hartford Courant, Oct. 7, 2001
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UConn-Daily campus, Oct 16, 2000
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UConn Advance, Oct 9, 2000
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UConn Advance, May 8, 2000
INTERNET COVERAGE
Monthly column in Internet newsletter (www.lokvani.com)