Tamil Nadu agricultural University, Coimbatore,  | India

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Early Academic Pursuits 🎓

Education and Training

He was born in 1997 and has always exhibited a profound interest in agronomy and agricultural sciences. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Centurion University of Technology and Management in Paralakhemundi, Odisha, where he graduated in 2019 with a remarkable GPA of 9.57. His undergraduate years were marked by a strong focus on organic farming, weed management, and nutrient management. His dedication to his studies was further evident in his Master of Science in Agronomy from the Central Agricultural University in Umiam, Meghalaya, where he graduated in 2021 with a GPA of 8.59. Here, he delved deeper into cropping systems and remote sensing. Currently, Pradosh is pursuing his Ph.D. in Agronomy at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, maintaining an impressive GPA of 9.01 up to the 6th semester.

 Professional Endeavors 💼

Academic Positions

he has been serving as the National Secretary (GA) for AIASA since 2016, where he has played a crucial role in team-building activities and promoting the social and cultural welfare of students and members of the association. His professional journey also includes a significant stint as a Trainer for the Agri RPL Project in Odisha from November 2018 to March 2019. Here, he led central government projects across 30 districts to train one lakh farmers, a project initiated by NSDC under the PMKVY scheme. His role involved adapting training plans to meet farmer needs while keeping timelines and objectives in focus. Additionally, he interned as an Agriculturist at CIMMYT in 2017, where he contributed to the Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) project, focusing on improving maize efficiency and productivity.

Contributions and Research Focus on agronomy 📚

• his research is centered on the control theory of multi-agent systems, with a specific focus on organic farming, weed management, nutrient management, and remote sensing. His notable research projects include:
  • “Standardization of ITK-Based Formulations for Weed Management in Organic Maize-Cowpea Systems and Their Yield Prediction Using Multispectral Sensor” at TNAU, Coimbatore.
  • “Performance of Black Gram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper) Under Various Sowing Dates Under the Mid-Hills of Meghalaya” at CAU-CPGSAS, Umiam, Meghalaya.
  • “Performance of Pea Cultivars Under Different Organic Mulching Under the Mid-Hills of Meghalaya” at CAU-CPGSAS, Umiam, Meghalaya.

Accolades and Recognition 🏆

his research is centered on the control theory of multi-agent systems, with a specific focus on organic farming, weed management, nutrient management, and remote sensing. His notable research projects include:

• “Standardization of ITK-Based Formulations for Weed Management in Organic Maize-Cowpea Systems and Their Yield Prediction Using Multispectral Sensor” at TNAU, Coimbatore.
• “Performance of Black Gram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper) Under Various Sowing Dates Under the Mid-Hills of Meghalaya” at CAU-CPGSAS, Umiam, Meghalaya.
• “Performance of Pea Cultivars Under Different Organic Mulching Under the Mid-Hills of Meghalaya” at CAU-CPGSAS, Umiam, Meghalaya.

 Impact and Influence 🌍

Community Impact

his work has significantly impacted the field of agronomy, particularly through his research on organic farming and the use of remote sensing technologies. His publications reflect his innovative approach and dedication to advancing agricultural practices. Some of his notable publications include:

1. “Machine learning approaches for estimation of the fraction of absorbed photosynthetically active radiation and net photosynthesis rate of maize using multi-spectral sensor” in Heliyon, 2023.
2. “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Measured Multispectral Vegetation Indices for Predicting LAI, SPAD Chlorophyll, and Yield of Maize” in Agriculture, MDPI, 2023.
3. “Organic Mulching Effects on Water Productivity, Soil Temperature, Growth, and Yield of Lentil Varieties” in the International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management, 2023.
4. “Effect of Organic Mulches on Yield, Water Productivity, and Economy of Garden Pea Cultivars” in the International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 2023.
5. “Performance of Blackgram (Vigna mungo) cultivars grown during the pre-monsoon season in Meghalaya” in the Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 2023.

Legacy and Future Contributions 🔮