Education Qualification
• M. Sc. (Horticuture) Fruit Science (2014)
• B. Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture (2012)
Designation
Experience
Department
Research Area
- Fruit Growing
- Development Fruit Orchard
- Nursery Management
- Landscaping and Gardening
General Information
Mr. Pratik earned his M.Sc. in Fruit Science from Anand Agricultural University, Gujarat. With over ten years of experience in academics across various universities, he has developed strong expertise in agriculture and teaching, making him a valuable member of GUNI-KKIASR. Beyond teaching, he plays an important role in academic administration. As the Exam Coordinator, he ensures the smooth organization and fair execution of examinations. His dedication to horticulture extends beyond academics. He actively contributes to nursery and horticultural field development, helping students connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications. His contributions include four research papers, two articles, and one patent. With his expertise and commitment, he is a key asset to both GUNI-KKIASR and the horticultural community.
Profile
Research Paper:
1. Role of Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) in sustainable agriculture. The Pharma Innovation (2023), 12(3): 3225-3231.
2. Combining ability and gene action analysis for grain yield and its components in grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L). Green Farming vol.11(4) :ISSN Print : 0974-0775: july-august (2020)
3. Effect of post-harvest treatments on physical and physiological parameters of papaya (carica papaya l.) cv. madhubindu. Multilogic in science, vol. vii, issue xxiii, July (2017).
4. Influence of Growing Media and GA3 on Germination and Seedling Growth of Mango (MangiferaindicaL.) cv. Amrutang, Advances in life sciences 5(11) print: ISSN2278-3849, 4706-4710, (2016).
Article
1. A critical review on the wonders of cactus. Rising a journal of researcher. vol I Issue I, ISSN: 2456-7752, 2017
2. Breeding for whitefly resistance in vegetable crops. Rising a journal of researcher. vol I Issue I, ISSN: 2456-7752, 2017
AWARD AND ACHIEVEMENTS
1. Young Academic Award (2023): Mr. Pratik was honoured with the Young Academic Award in 2023 for his remarkable contributions in academic works. The award was presented during the 1st International Conference on "Natural VS organic Farming: In context to Bhartiya Agriculture" organized by Gujarat Natural Farming and Science University, Anand Hindustan Agricultural Research Welfare Society and IIMTU, Meerut.
2. Patent (2023): Patent on IOT BASED AEROBIC IN-VESSEL COMPOST DEVICE.