Education Qualification
• Ph.D. (Horticulture) Vegetable Science (2023)
• M.Sc. (Horticulture) Vegetable Science (2019)
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture (2017)
Designation
Department
Research Area
Research work done
M.Sc. Thesis Title: Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth, yield and quality of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.)
Ph.D. Thesis Title: Effect of fertility levels with micronutrient fortification and bio enhancer on growth, yield and quality of onion (Allium cepa L.)
Research interests
• Protected Cultivation
• Hi-tech Horticulture
• Vegetable Cultivation
• Organic Growing
Student Research Projects- KKIASR
1. Worked as a Project Coordinator in the project of “Rural Outreach Programme through Amrit Internship” with the collaboration of Indian Potash Limited (IPL) & National Productivity Council (NPC) Govt. of India.
General Information
Research papers
1) A. R. PATEL, PIYUSH VERMA, CHANDNI V. MORI AND V. K. PARMAR. (2023). Effect of Fertility Levels with Micronutrient Fortification and Bio Enhancer on Growth and Yield of Onion (Allium cepa L.). Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(12): 34-44.
2) CHANDNI MORI, G. S. PATEL, A. R. PATEL AND D. L. SUNDESHA. (2023). Genetic Expression of Heterosis for Yield and its Related Traits in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench). Biological Forum-An International Journal, 15(11): 193-196.
3) PARMAR, V. K., VERMA, P., MORI, CHANDNI V. AND PATEL, A. R. (2022). Effect of different micronutrients and their methods of application on growth, yield and quality of broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) cv. Palam Samridhi. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(2): 2421-2429.
4) PATEL, A. R., PATEL, M. V., MORI, CHANDNI V., KUMAR, M. AND PATEL, S. G. (2020). Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth and quality of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.). International Journal of Chemical Studies. 8(3): 2575-2578.
5) PATEL, A. R., MORI, CHANDNI V., DESAI, K. M., PARMAR, V. K. AND PATEL, M. V. (2020). Effect of integrated nutrient management on yield of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.). International Journal of Chemical Studies. 8(4): 3708-3711.
6) MORI, CHANDNI V., PATEL, A. R., PATEL, R. C., PATEL, A. J., AND DARSHNA, S. PATEL. (2020). Effect of different micronutrients and stage of their application on yield and quality of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis). International Journal of Chemical Studies. 8(3): 3712-3715.
7) DESAI, K. M., PATEL, A. R., VERMA, P. AND KUMAR, M. (2020). Transgenic vegetables: A new horizon. International Journal of Chemical Studies. 8(4): 2128-2134.
Books/ Book Chapters
1) JASMEE R. PATEL, ANKIT R. PATEL, APURV PATEL AND JANAKI MOVALIA (2024). Sampling, Monitoring and Forecasting of Pest Dynamics. (Book: Research Trends in Agriculture Sciences), AkiNik Publications, Pp: 89-104. (ISBN: 978-93-6135-904-0).
2) PATEL ANKIT R., CHANDNI MORI, PIYUSH VERMA AND PARMAR VIJAY K. (2023). Vegetable Cultivation under Protected Structures and Different Technologies for Vegetable Cultivation with Changing Climatic Conditions. (Book: Modern Concept in Horticulture, Volume-3), Integrated Publications. Pp: 19-36. (ISBN: 978-93-5834-445-5).
3) CHANDNI MORI, PATEL ANKIT R., G. S. PATEL AND PARMAR VIJAY K. (2023). Vegetable Grafting: New Approach to Improve Vegetable Production. (Book: Modern Concept in Horticulture, Volume-3), Integrated Publications. Pp: 01-17. (ISBN: 978-93-5834-445-5).
4) PATEL ANKIT R., CHANDNI MORI AND PARMAR VIJAY K. (2023). Use of Drones in Vegetable Farming. (Book: Recent Trends in Vegetable Science Unleashing the Future Direction), Elite Publishing House. Pp: 45-60. (ISBN: 978-93-58992-62-5).
5) CHANDNI MORI, PATEL ANKIT R., VIRAL K. BARIYA AND PARMAR VIJAY K. (2023). Recent Biotechnological Approaches in Vegetable Improvement. (Book: Recent Trends in Vegetable Science Unleashing the Future Direction), Elite Publishing House. Pp: 72-85. (ISBN: 978-93-58992-62-5).
6) PATEL, A. R. AND PATEL, M. V. (2022). Effect of INM on growth, yield and quality of bitter gourd. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-620-5-51966-0.
AWARD AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Dr. Ankitkumar Ravjibhai Patel's achievements extend beyond his academic and research endeavours. He has received several prestigious awards and recognitions for his outstanding contributions to the field of Horticulture:
1. Best Ph.D. Thesis Award (2023): Dr. Ankit was honoured with the best Ph.D. thesis award for his remarkable contributions to the field of Horticulture in terms of his thesis entitled “Effect of fertility levels with micronutrient fortification and bio enhancer on growth, yield and quality of onion (Allium cepa L.)” presented on the occasion of 6th International Conference on “Strategies and Challenges in Agricultural and Life Science for Food Security and Sustainable Environment” at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
2. The Young Horticulturist Award (2022): Dr. Ankit was awarded with the young horticulturist award by Vigyan Varta Excellence Awards.
3. Best Article (2022): The best article award was received by Dr. Ankit for his article entitled “Vertical Farming: A new big thing” in Agriculture & Food: e-Newsletter.
Profile
Dr. Ankit completed his Ph.D. in Horticulture (Vegetable Science) in 2023, Master’s in Horticulture (Vegetable Science) in 2019, and Bachelor’s (Hons.) in Horticulture in 2017 from the College of Horticulture, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Jagudan. He cracked the ASRB-ICAR NET exam in 2023. During his Ph.D., he researched the Effect of fertility levels with micronutrient fortification and bio enhancer on growth, yield, and quality of onion (Allium cepa L.), while his master's research was focused on the Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth, yield, and quality of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.), showcasing his commitment to enhancing crop productivity and quality through innovative agricultural practices.
Beyond his research, Dr. Ankit is actively involved in academic activities, including delivering lectures on various courses such as Production Technology for Vegetables & Spices, Protected Cultivation and Hi-tech Horticulture. His contributions to scholarly literature, including seven research paper publications, three review papers, ten farmer's related articles, one book, and five book chapters, further solidify his reputation as a prolific researcher in the field of Horticulture.
Dr. Ankit's dedication, qualifications and teaching abilities make him a valuable asset to GUNI-KKIASR and the field of Horticulture as a whole. His passion for advancing agricultural practices and his commitment to educating future generations of scholars make him an exemplary figure in this field.