Doctorate at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur | India
Dr. Nitesh Kaushal demonstrates a clear and ambitious goal to advance education and research in the floriculture sector. His focus on contributing to the next generation of floriculturists and conducting innovative research highlights his commitment to academic excellence and practical application in his field.
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š Academic Achievements
Nitesh has a strong academic background in floriculture and landscape architecture. He earned his Ph.D. from Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, with an impressive CGPA of 8.22 (82.20%). His doctoral research focused on nutritional and growth regulator modules for quality cutting production of marigold (Tagetes erecta). He also holds an M.Sc. in Horticulture with a specialization in floriculture and landscape architecture from the same university, achieving a CGPA of 7.47 (74.70%). Earlier, he completed his B.Sc. in Horticulture from Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, scoring 68.50% in 2018. These academic milestones reflect his deep commitment to horticultural science.
š± Research and Work Experience
During my Ph.D. program, I gained practical experience working with temperate ornamentals. My initial research trials were conducted at RHR&TS, Mashobra, from August 2021 to April 2022, under the guidance of Dr. J.S. Wazir. This work involved standardizing propagation methods for temperate ornamental trees, enhancing my understanding of advanced cultivation techniques and their practical applications in floriculture.
š Awards and Recognition
Nitesh has received multiple prestigious awards for his research contributions. He won the Best Poster Presentation Award for his work on “The Sustainable Future of Hydroponics in Floriculture” at the National Conference on Precision Farming for Sustainable Agriculture (PFSA 2024) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Another significant recognition was for his research titled “Evaluating the Effectiveness of Jeevamrit as a Sustainable Fertilizer Alternative for Marigold Production,” which earned him the Best Poster Presentation Award at the International Conference on Advances in Agriculture Technology and Allied Sciences (ICAATAS 2024), organized by The Neotia University, West Bengal, and Southern Federal University, Russia. Additionally, he contributed to award-winning research on edible flowers titled “A Floral Feast for the Senses and Health,” recognized at the International Conference on Protected Cultivation of Horticultural Crops, Post-Harvest Handling, and Digital Agriculture held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Publications Top Notedš
Research on Cuttings and Flower Yield Improvement of Marigold cv. Siracole for Sustainable Production through Jeevamrit Application
Authors: Nitesh Kaushal, Bharati Kashyap, Balbir Singh Dilta
Journal: Heliyon
Year: 2024
Ā Jeevamrit: A Sustainable Alternative to Chemical Fertilizers for Marigold (Tagetes erecta cv. Siracole) Cultivation under Mid-Hills of Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Nitesh Kaushal, Bharati Kashyap, Suman Bhatia, Manish Kumar, Ali Haidar Shah, Ragini Bhardwaj, Balbir Singh Dilta, Priyanka Thakur
Journal: Horticulturae
Year: 2024
Natural Farming: A Sustainable Alternative to Chemical Fertilizers for Marigold (Tagetes erecta cv. Siracole) Cultivation under Mid-Hills of Himalayan Region
Authors: Nitesh Kaushal, Bharati Kashyap, Suman Bhatia, Manish Kumar, Ali Haidar Shah, Ragini Bhardwaj, Balbir Singh Dilta, Priyanka Thakur
Journal: Preprints
Year: 2024