Education Qualification
• Ph.D. Crop Physiology (2022)
• M.Sc. Plant/Crop Physiology (2019)
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (2017)
Designation
Department
Research Area
Research work done
M.Sc. Thesis Title: Morphological and physiological study of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] genotypes under water deficit condition
Ph.D. Thesis Title: Characterization of Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Genotypes for Yield and Nutritional Traits
Research interests
· Abiotic Stress
· Biofortification
· Biotechnology
· Genetic Diversity
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 Hybrid Cotton
2. Quality seed production of Maize
3. Quality seed production of Soybean
4. Quality seed production of Gum guar
Students project under mentorship
1. A comparative analysis of microorganism present in organic and conventional farming land of semi-arid region of North Gujarat
2. Reimagining mushroom residue as sustainable 3 D printing material
3. Bio-trap: plant extract based fruit-fly trap
4. Improving agricultural water quality through desalination for irrigation
5. Portable NPK meter
6. Chitolive: chitosan for enhanced shelf life
7. Hydrodrop: harnessing hydrogen polymer for advanced water management
8. BeeHuman: revolutionising agriculture with artificial pollinator services
9. Palm Straw: eco-friendly straw from palm straw
10. Menace to miracle: water hyacinth management, value addition and product chain development
11. A nutrient-packed treat: mushroom fortified millet cookies
12. A Comparative study to evaluate plant extracts with synthetic hormones for their PGR properties
13. Bio-pack: sustainable and biodegradable alternative to styrofaom
14. Protocol establishment for micro green cultivation in different growth media
General Information
PUBLICATIONS
Research Paper
1. Vipul G. Baldaniya, Ajay V. Narwade, Pathik B. Patel, Nilima Karmakar, (2022). Molecular diversity analysis of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes using RAPD and SSR marker. Emergent Life Sciences Research. 8(2): 113-123.
2. V. G. Baldaniya, H.S. Bhadauria and A. K. Singh, (2022). In Vitro evaluation of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor Var. Moench) genotypes under drought condition. Annals of Plant and Soil Research, 24(4):578-585.
3. Vipul Baldaniya, Hitendra Bhadauria, Anuj Singh, Prakash Patel, Pranay Patel and Deep Detroja, (2021). Effect of Water Deficit on Growth, Physiology and Yield of Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] Genotypes. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology. 14(04): 565-574.
4. D. H. Detroja, D. M. Thakor, V. G. Baldaniya, N. V. Soni and P. C. Patel (2020). Association analysis of morpho-physiological traits in vegetable cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.). Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 11(3): 954-959.
Books/Book Chapter
1. Sagar K Jadav, Jaimin M. Vadodariya and Vipul G. Baldaniya, (2023). Importance of Plant Physiology in Agriculture. Current Advance Research Trends in Medicinal Plants, PP: 194-204.
2. Sagar K. Jadav, Vipul G. Baldaniya and Paresh Vavdiya (2023). Objective Plant Physiology. Astrl international Pvt. Ltd, ISBN: 9789354614354.
3. V. G. Baldaniya and S. K. Jadav (2022). Zinc absorption in rice: uptake, translocation and transformation. Futuristic Trends in Agriculture Engineering & Food Science, IIP Proceedings, 2(4): 24-33.
Article
1. Vipul Baldaniya and Sagar Jadav (2022). ઉત્સેવ્દન અવરોધક (એન્ટિટ્રાંન્સપરન્ટ) શુષ્ક પ્રદેશોમાં પાક બચાવવા માટેનો એક ઉપાય. Krushi Prabhat, RNI GUJGUJ/2006/18948.
2. Vipul Baldaniya and Sagar Jadav (2022). ઔષધિય પાક તરીકે સફેદ મૂસળીની ખેતી. Krushi Prabhat, RNI GUJGUJ/2006/18948.
3. V. G. Baldaniya, K. G. Kugashiya, and D. H. Detroja (2020). Physiological Disorder in Mango Plant (Mangifera Indica). AGRICULTURE & FOOD: e-Newsletter, 2(5): 343-345 ISSN (2581- 8317).
4. V. G. Baldaniya, D. H. Detroja, and D. M. Solanki. (2020). Removal of Heavy Metal Ions by Phytoremediation. AGRICULTURE & FOOD: e-Newsletter, 2(11): 372-375 ISSN (2581- 8317).
5. D. H. Detroja, V. G. Baldaniya, and D. M. Solanki, (2020). Effect of High Temperature in Plant Growth and Development. AGRICULTURE & FOOD: e-Newsletter, 2(11): 224-227 ISSN (2581- 8317).
6. D. H. Detroja and V. G. Baldaniya, (2020). Production Technology and Value Addition of Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus spp.). AGRICULTURE & FOOD: e-Newsletter, 2(5): 308-311 ISSN (2581- 8317).
7. D. M. Solanki, D. H. Detroja, and V. G. Baldaniya, (2020). Agronomic Biofortification: Current Need. AGRICULTURE & FOOD: e-Newsletter, 2(11): 162-165 ISSN (2581- 8317)
AWARD AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Dr. Vipul’s achievements extend beyond his academic and research endeavours. He has received several prestigious awards and recognitions for his outstanding contributions in the field of Crop Physiology:
1. Best Poster presentation Award (2024): Dr. Jasmee was honoured with the Best Poster Award in 2024 for her remarkable contributions to the field of 3 D Printing. The award was presented during the 3rd Asian Congress on "Plant Pathology: Plant and Soil Health Management for a Better Tomorrow" at Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, Gujarat.
1. Best Ph.D. Thesis Award (2023): Dr. Vipul was honoured with the Best Thesis Award during his doctorate which was conferred by the 6th International Conference SCALFE-2023 at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla.
2. 1st rank in Oral Presentation (2022): Dr. Vipul received first rank in oral presentation at Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat.
3. Best Paper Award (2021): Dr. Vipul was awarded with The Best Paper Award for "Synthesis of Brassinosteroid with Signaling and Response to Abiotic Stress: Review" from the Center of Excellence in Life Sciences.
4. Young Professional Awards (2020): Dr. Vipul received The Young Professional Awards twice in Crop/Plant Physiology by the Society for Scientific Development in Agriculture and Technology and by Astha Foundation, respectively.
5. Best Article Awards (2020): Dr. Vipul received The Best Article Awards for three of his article publication namely, "Agronomic Biofortification: Current Need", "Removal of Heavy Metal Ions by Phytoremediation" and "Effect of High Temperature in Plant Growth and Development" from AGRICULTURE & FOOD: e-Newsletter.
6. Research Scholarship during Ph.D. (2019): The ScHeme of Developing High-Quality Research Scholarship (Ph.D.) was awarded to Dr. Vipul by the Government of Gujarat from 2019 to 2021.
Profile
Dr. Vipulkumar G. Baldaniya is an exceptional individual with a strong academic background and extensive research experience in Plant/Crop Physiology. His qualifications include a master's degree from Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Dantiwada, Gujarat and a doctorate from Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat. His academic achievements are further evidenced by his successful completion of the ASRB-ICAR NET exam in 2019, demonstrating his proficiency and knowledge in the field of Plant/Crop Physiology. His research spans various areas within Crop Physiology, including Abiotic Stress, Biofortification, Crop diversity and Biotechnology.
During his doctorate, Dr. Vipul made a significant contribution in the field of research by studying various germplasm of rice and investigating its yield and nutritional traits. His work resulted in the identification of various lines, which has high nutritional value in terms of Zinc, Iron and Protein. In addition, he conducted valuable studies during his master's degree, particularly focusing on the identification of abiotic stress tolerant genotypes in sorghum.
Beyond research, Dr. Vipul actively engages in academic activities, including delivering lectures on various courses such as Fundamentals of Crop Physiology, Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Studies & Disaster Management, Principles of Seed Technology and Intellectual & Property Rights. His passion for teaching and his expertise in various subjects shows his qualification, dedication and teaching abilities which make him a valuable asset to GUNI-KKIASR and the field of crop physiology as well as agriculture as a whole.