Dikshit Patel (Ph.D.)
Education Qualification
- Ph.D. (Agriculture) Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry (2024)
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry (2021)
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (2015)
Designation
Department
Research Area
Research work done
M.Sc. Thesis Title: Effect of zinc and thiourea application on growth, yield and quality of summer greengram [Vigna radiata (L.)] in loamy sand
Ph.D. Thesis Title: Effect of liquid nano urea fertilizer on yield and nutrient content of summer pearl millet
Research Interest
• Soil Fertility
• Soil chemistry
• Organic Growing
• Soil Biology
• Soil Physics
General Information
Research Paper
1. D. J. PATEL, N. I. PATEL, R. H. KOTADIYA, K. H. CHAUDHARY, DEVILAL BIRLA AND MANOJ DOHAT. Impact of Zinc and Thiourea Application on Growth and Yield of Summer Green Gram (Vigna radiata L.). International Journal of Plant & Soil Science.
2. R. H. KOTADIYA, R. B. ARDESHNA, D. J. PATEL, K. A. KACHHIYAPATEL AND DEVILAL BIRLA. Effect of Inorganic Fertilizer and Organic Foliar Spray on Growth, Yield Attributes and Yield of Linseed. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change.
3. R. H. KOTADIYA, R. B. ARDESHNA, D. J. PATEL, K. A. KACHHIYAPATEL AND DEVILAL BIRLA. Cumulative Effect of Fertilizer and Organic Spray (Banana Pseudostem Sap or Vermiwash) on Yield, Quality, Uptake and Economics of Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.). International Journal of Plant & Soil Science.
4. K. H. CHAUDHARY, J. R. JAT, R. V. JOSHI AND D. J. PATEL. Effect of Different Multipurpose Tree Species on Physico-chemical Properties of Loamy Sand Soil Under Rainfed Conditions. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science.
Book Chapter
1. D. J. PATEL, R. H. KOTADIYA, DEVILAL BIRLA and K. A. KACCHIYAPATEL (2024). Soil Chemical Properties and Analysis. (Eds. Sunil Kumar) Book- Modern Approaches in Soil Science, Stella International Publication. 2: 41-67.
2. D. J. PATEL, R. H. KOTADIYA and DEVILAL BIRLA (2024). Organic Farming. (Eds. Varsha Gupta) Book- Recent Trends in Agriculture, Integrated Publications. 12.
3. R. H. KOTADIYA, D. J. PATEL, DEVILAL BIRLA and K. A. KACCHIYAPATEL (2023). Smart Irrigation Systems: Improving Water Use Efficiency. Book- Novel Approaches in Agronomy, Elite Publishing House, 2: 170-185.
4. DEVILAL BIRLA, Suwa Lal Yadav, D. J. PATEL, and R. H. KOTADIYA (2023). Relevance of Legumes in Implicating Soil Restoration. Book, Soil Health: Restoration and Management, I I P Iterative International Publishers, 2: 118-132.
Articles
1. D. J. Patel, R. H. Kotadiya, K. A. Kacchiyapatel, D. M. Patel, K. K. Patel and Ritu M. Patel. Mycorrhizal Harmony: A Key Player in Sustainable Farming. Agriculture & Food e-Newsletter (2024, January).
2. R. H. Kotadiya, D. J. Patel, P. M. Parmar, K. A. Kacchiyapatel and D. M. Patel. Understanding the Biology and Implementing Strategies for Sustainable Management of Cyperus Species. Agriculture & Food e-Newsletter (2024, January).
3. D. J. Patel, R. H. Kotadiya, M. B. Viradiya, N. J. Jadav and B. J. Prajapati. અએમોનિયમ સલ્ફેટ્નો વિવિધ પાકોમા ઉપયોગ. કૃષિ જીવન (2024, March).
4. R. H. Kotadiya and D. J. Patel. કોદરી: પોષણયુક્ત તૃણ ધાન્યપાક. કૃષિ પ્રભાત (2023).
AWARD AND ACHIEVEMENTS
1. 2nd Rank in Post-graduate category (January, 2023): Second rank was achieved by Dr. Dikshit for Poster Making and presentation Award on theme of “Soils: Where food begins” during celebration of World Soil Day 2022 at Anand Chapter of the Indian Society of Soil Science, Anand Agricultural University, Anand.
2. SHODH- ScHeme of Developing High Quality Research Scholarship (2019): Dr Dikshit was awarded with a stipend for SHODH- ScHeme of Developing High Quality Research Scholarship, Government of Gujarat.
3. University Fellowship (2013): Dr. Dikshit received university fellowship for UG Programme in Anand Agricultural University in Bachelor’s degree.
Profile
Dr. Dikshit is a distinguished professional with an impressive academic background and extensive expertise in soil science and agricultural chemistry. He holds a master's degree from SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar and a doctorate from AAU, Anand, both renowned institutions in India. His research covers a wide range of topics, including integrated nutrient management, nano-fertilizers and analytical chemistry.
During his Ph.D., Dr. Dikshit made notable advancements in the field by examining the effectiveness of nano-fertilizers on field crops, identifying the best concentration and timing for application to enhance efficiency. He also carried out various physiological studies on pearl millet. His master's research focused on the effects of zinc and thiourea on nutrient content and quality of green gram.
In addition to his research, Dr. Dikshit is actively involved in academic activities, teaching courses such as Manure, Fertilizer and Soil Fertility Management and Problematic Soils and Their Management. He has authored four research papers, four articles and contributed to four book chapters, reinforcing his standing as a prolific researcher in soil science and agricultural chemistry. His dedication, qualifications and teaching skills make him an invaluable asset to GUNI-KKIASR and the field of soil science and agricultural chemistry as a whole.