Research papers

1. Meta-analysis of identified genomic regions and candidate genes underlying salinity tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Satasiya, P., Patel, S., Patel, R., Prakash, O., Modha, K., Parekh, V., Joshi, H., Patel, V., Chaudhary, A., Sharma, D. and Prajapati, M. (2024). Scientific Reports, 14(1), p.5730. (Impact Factor- 4.6)

2. Sharma, D. D., Patel, V. P., Chaudhary, A. R., and Patel, A. A. (2022). Heterosis analysis for yield and its contributing traits in rice hybrids of different CMS sources. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(10), 1367-1377.

3. Sharma, D. D., Dhaduk, H. L., Parmar, D. J. and Patel, P. U. (2022). Genetic variability, association and biochemical profiling in pumpkin. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(5), 1901-1910.

4. Chaudhary, A., Mistry, P., Patel, P., & Sharma, D. (2022). Studies on the genetic basis of heterosis, inbreeding depression, heritability and genetic advance through generation mean analysis for yield and its attributing traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.).

5. Sidapara, M. P., Gohil, D. P., Patel, P. U. and Sharma, D. D. (2021). Heterosis studies for yield and yield components in okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench]. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 10(1), 1268-1275. 

6. Patel, P. U., Patel, B. C., Sidapara, M. P. and Sharma, D. D. (2020). Combining ability and gene action studies for yield and its component traits in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(5), 2463-9. 

7. Sonagara, M. K., Patel, J. N., Acharya, R. R. and Sharma, D. D. (2020). Exploitation of heterobeltiosis in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(4), 674-685.

Books/ Book chapters

1. Deepak D. Sharma, Ankit R. Chaudhary, K. S. Vaghela and Rajdip Vaja (2024, January). Chapter entitled “Production Issues in Organic Farming in Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management” Current Research in Soil Science, (Volume 17), 1, 67-82.

2. K. S. Vaghela, D. R. Kanzaria, Deepak D. Sharma and V. K. Parmar (January, 2024). Chapter entitled “Soil Fertility Management in Organic Vegetable Farming, Current Research in Soil Science. Current Research in Soil Science, (Volume 17), 1, 67-82.

3. Sharma D. D. and Chaudhary A. R. (2022, November). Chapter entitled “High throughput phenotyping in plants” published in, Futuristic Trends in Agriculture Engineering and Food Sciences. IIP Proceedings, Volume 2, Book 10, Part 1.

4. Chaudhary A. R. and Sharma D. D. (2022, June). Chapter entitled “Lac Operon: An Inducible System” published in, An Introduction to Plant Biology, (Volume 3).

Articles

1. Sharma, D. D. and Chaudhary A. R. (2022, May). “Association mapping in crop plants”. Readers Shelf, 18(8), pp. 30-32.

2. Chaudhary A. R. and Sharma D. D. (2022, February). High Throughput Phenotyping: A Revolution Towards Precision Breeding. Readers Shelf, 18(5), pp. 32-33.

3. Bartwal D. and Sharma D. D. (2022, January), “Information about nutrient added to the soil through different organic fertilizers” in Krushi Prabhat.

4. Patel Apruvkumar M., Sharma D. D. (2022, March). Fall Armyworm: An Invasion Pest. Readers Shelf, 18(6), pp. 31-32.

5. Patel Apruvkumar M., Sharma D. D. (2022, April). Mycotoxin in Agricultural Commodities and their Management. Readers Shelf, 18(7), pp. 13-14.

6. Sharma D. D. and Patel A. M. (2021, September) “તેલીબિયા પાક રાઈનું ઉત્પાદન વધારવા માટેના ચાવીરુપ મુદ્દાઓ” (Potential measures to increase the production in oilseed crop mustard). Krushi Prabhat.

7. Sharma D. D. and Chaudhary A. R. (2021, December). Biotechnology Dream: Nitrogen-Fixing Cereal Crops. Readers Shelf, 18(3), pp. 19-21.

8. Chaudhary A. R. and Sharma D. D. (2021, December). Biotechnological Approaches for Understanding bt Resistance Development in Insects. Readers Shelf, 18(3), pp. 17-18.

Award and Achievement

1. Best Poster presentation Award (2024): Dr. Deepak was honoured with the Best Poster Award for his remarkable contributions to the field of 3 D Printing during the 3rd Asian Congress on "Plant Pathology: Plant and Soil Health Management for a Better Tomorrow" at Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, Gujarat.

2. Best Ph. D. Thesis Award (2023): Best Ph.D. thesis award was provided to Dr. Deepak at 5th International Conference on Global Insight on Research and development in Agriculture, Horticulture and Allied Sciences at G. H. Raisoni University, Saikheda (MP).

3. 1st Rank in Internship Programme (2023): Dr. Deepak was ranked first in the Summer Student Research Internship Programme at KKIASR-Ganpat University, under mentorship as Co-PI.

4. 1st Rank in Agricultural category (March, 2023): Dr. Deepak was positioned first with cash prize of Rs. 75000/- in Agricultural category at Anveshan- National Student Research Convention, organized by Association of Indian universities (AIU) New Delhi.

5. 3rd Rank in Agricultural category (December, 2023): Third rank was achieved by Dr. Deepak at West zone in Agricultural category at Anveshan- West Zone Student Research Convention, organized by Association of Indian universities (AIU) New Delhi.

6. SHODH- ScHeme of Developing High Quality Research Scholarship (2019): Dr Deepak was awarded with a stipend for SHODH- ScHeme of Developing High Quality Research Scholarship, Government of Gujarat.

7. University Fellowship (2017): Dr. Deepak received university fellowship for PG Programme in Anand Agricultural University in master’s degree.

8. Cash price in M.Sc. (2017): Dr. Deepak was honoured with cash price in master’s programme for scoring highest grade point by BACA Alumni Association.

9. Student of the year (2014-2015): Dr. Deepak was awarded with the student of the year award in bachelor’s degree at College of Agriculture, Vaso, AAU, Anand.

10. University Fellowship (2013): Dr. Deepak received university fellowship for UG Programme in Anand Agricultural University in Bachelor’s degree.

Research Projects

Ongoing research projects

1. Morpho-physiological and genetic evaluation of wheat under drought stress for climate resilient crop improvement

2. Wheat Quality Seed production

Research projects completed

1. Quality seed production of Soybean

2. Quality seed production of Gum guar

Students project under mentorship

1. Aerotuber- Potato seed production through aeroponics

2. A comparative analysis of microorganism present in organic and conventional farming land of semi-arid region of North Gujarat

3. Seafeed: Seaweed-based animal feed to fight global warming

4. Reimagining mushroom residue as sustainable 3 D printing material

5. Bio-trap: plant extract based fruit-fly trap

6. Improving agricultural water quality through desalination for irrigation

7. Portable NPK meter

8. Chitolive: chitosan for enhanced shelf life

9. Hydrodrop: harnessing hydrogen polymer for advanced water management

10. BeeHuman: revolutionising agriculture with artificial pollinator services

11. Palm Straw: eco-friendly straw from palm straw 

12. Menace to miracle: water hyacinth management, value addition and product chain development

13. A nutrient-packed treat: mushroom fortified millet cookies

14. A Comparative study to evaluate plant extracts with synthetic hormones for their PGR properties

15. Bio-pack: sustainable and biodegradable alternative to styrofaom 

16. Protocol establishment for micro green cultivation in different growth media