PRAVINCHANDRA CHATURLAL PATEL
( Gujarat, India
( accvgd@r.postjobfree.com
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AGRICULTURE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST
Seeking challenging assignment commensurate with my knowledge and
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SYNOPSIS
Qualified Ph.D in Agriculture with major subject Agricultural Chemistry and
Soil Science and minor subject Agronomy from Gujarat Agricultural
University; possess keen interest in developing career in nutrient
management in agriculture, crop production and land development or waste
management. Gained experience of over 38 years experiences in research,
teaching and extension.
Self-motivated professional with a hands-on results oriented approach, who
can rapidly identify problems, formulate tactical plans and operational
procedures, initiate change and implement effective programs in challenging
and diverse environments. Skilled in project management including
scheduling work assignments, maintaining records, writing reports and
meeting project deadlines.
Functional Competencies
< Knowledge of Natural Resource Management (Nutrient Management), expertise
in forage crops production and quality or in raising
food/legume/pulse/vegetable crops, land development work including
problematic soils and improve soil fertility and waste management.
< Understanding of routine/non-routine servicing such as constrains in
high/low crop growth, yield, soil fertility, technical how and solve the
problem or control of crop diseases and pest, agricultural market, post-
harvest technologies etc
< Adept in application of modern agricultural techniques and agricultural
implements to maximize field efficiency and overall productivity.
< Skilled in application of interdisciplinary scientific knowledge to plan
& conduct research programs.
Professional Accolades
< Appreciations received from Prof. M.C. Varshneya, former Vice Chancellor
of AAU and former Dr. A. R. Pathak, Dir. of Research, AAU, Anand for the
progress and development of N. C. Farm, Chharodi in short period.
< Awarded fellowship for housing at the Univ. of Pennsylvania Dorms, USA
during the 18th World Congress of Soil Science.
< Certificate of Appreciation for valuable contributions in the
"KrushiMahotsav" organized by the Gov. of Gujarat and AAU, Anand
< Prof. J.P. Trivedi Award sponsored by Hari Om Ashram Ayojit for the year
2003 "Soil Science -Nutrient Management in Forage Sorghum (Response of P
and S to forage sorghum)".
< Acknowledged with Sardar Patel Award instituted by the Government of
Gujarat-1995-96 for contribution made in association with the Main
Irrigation Research Centre, Navsari on Soil and Water Management
Research.
< Recipient for 2 Awards for the Best Article in "Godarshan" published as
"Ghaschara- Pashupposan, June-July, 1991, Vol.5 (1-2): 39-52 and second
published in March, 1996; Vol.9 (10): 360-361.
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CAREER GLIMPSE
N.C.FARM, CHHARODI, ARS, SANSOLI AND K.V.K, DEVATAJ
Dec'06 - Dec'12
DDO and Officer
Developed five newly farms viz., Sansoli, Nenpur, Meenavada, Mehmadavadana
Muvada and Khambholaj which have Gauchar, fallow and undulating land with
grooves and trees and make them cultivable by leveling, plotting and
enrichments with the proper nutrients.
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SUPPLEMENTARY ASSIGNMENTS
< Regional Councilors/Editorial members- Zone wise for The Indian Society
of Forage Research, CCS HAU, Hisar-125004 for year 2005, West Zone: Dr.
P. C. Patel, Associate Research Scientist (Biochem.), Main Forage
Research Station, AAU, Anand (Gujarat)
< Member of Gujarat Association for Agricultural Sciences, Ahmedabad.
< Member of Journal of Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi.
< Member of Forage Research Journal, Hisar.
< Member of AGRESCO sub Committee of Crop Production, AAU, Anand.
< Member of appraising the Suitability of Land for Rehabilitation of
Narmada ousters in Vadodara District.
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TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS
< Delivered Lectures on - Agricultural subjects to the Post Graduate and
Graduate students @ B.A College of Agriculture, Gujarat/ Agricultural
University/Anand Agricultural University
< Delivered lectures Pre-Kharif and Rabi season training programme to T & V
officers
< Delivered lectures at Regional Research Station for Forage Production and
Demonstration, Palej, Gandhinagar, Ministry of Agril. And Co-operation,
New Delhi
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EXTENSION ASSIGNMENTS
< Arranged "Forage Agriculture Crops stall" in Krishi Mela at Gujarat
Agricultural University, Anand,1999; Industrial Fair at Vallabh
Vidyanagar, 2002 and International AGRI-TECH at Gujarat Agricultural
University, Anand,2004
< Delivered Lectures on - Agricultural crops production technologies to
the Extension Officer, Agriculture & Co-operation Officers, NGOs, farmers
etc
< Participated in the "KrushiMahotsav" organized by the Gov. of Gujarat and
AAU, Anand and delivered lectures on Modern Agricultural crops production
technologies to the village farmers
< Telecasted program on forage crops production technologies in Annadata in
ETV on 06-11-03 and 01-05-2004
PROFESSONAL CREDENTIALS
Paper Presentation Visits
< Presented 3 Research Papers @ Eighteen World Congress of Soil Science,
Frontiers of Soil Science,Technology and the Information Age,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania(USA), 2006
< Presented a Research Paper @ Diamond Jubilee Symposium, Hundred Years of
post-Mendelian Genetics and Plant Breeding- Retrospect and Prospects, New
Delhi, 2001
< Presented a Research Paper @ International conference on Managing Natural
Resources for Sustainable Agricultural Production in the 21st Century,
New Delhi, 2000
< Presented a Research Paper @ First International Agronomy congress, New
Delhi, 1998
Recommendations for Farming Communities
< Crop Improvement - Forage Crops Varieties Recommended to Farmers:4;
Sorghum-GFSH-1 (1992), Hybrid Napier-APBN-1 (2000), Pearl millet-GFB-1
and Lucerne-AL-3 (2005)
< Natural Resource Management - Forage Production Technologies Recommended
to Farming Communities: 29
Publications Schedule
Research Papers 52 Papers
Popular Articles 40 Articles
Books 2 Books
Bulletins 3 Bulletins
Comprehensive District 1 Plan
Agricultural Plan
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ACADEMIA
Ph.D - Agriculture, 1996, C.P College of Agriculture, Gujarat Agricultural
University, 73.5%
M.Sc - Agriculture, 1986, B.A College of Agriculture, Gujarat Agricultural
University, 75.0%
B.Sc - Agriculture, 1972, B.A College of Agriculture, Sardar Patel
University, 54.5%
Academic Project - Development of Integrated Farming System at Sansoli and
Nenpur sponsored by RKVY, Centre Govt of India.
Professional Enhancement Trainings Attained
< Advanced Techniques and their application in Water Management Research @
Water Technology Centre, IARI, New Delhi, 2002
< Fodder Production Technology @ Indian Grassland and Fodder Research
Institute, Jhansi, U.P, 1999
< Computer Multimedia to application in Agricultural and Allied Science @
College of Tech. and Agricultural Engineering., Agricultural University,
Udaipur, 1999
< Fodder Production and Utilization @ National Dairy Development Institute,
Karnal, Haryana, 1987
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Date of Birth: 4th Sept 1951
References: Available on Request