Dr. Vikas Yadav is a Senior Scientist at ICAR–Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Bikaner, specializing in Fruit Science, crop improvement, plant physiology, biochemistry, postharvest management, and arid horticulture. A University Gold Medalist with a Ph.D. in Fruit Science, he has published 100+ research papers and contributed extensively to scientific literature. His research has also supported the development of several improved fruit varieties for arid and semi-arid regions.