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Dr Dhiraj Surendra Nehete

Subject Matter Specialist

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Dr Dhiraj Surendra Nehete
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Horticulture
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Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture)

Ph.D. in Fruit Science | Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pal (Jalgaon-I)

Educational Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Fruit Science – Anand Agricultural University (2015)
  • M.Sc. (Horticulture) in Fruit Science – Navsari Agricultural University (2009)
  • B.Sc. (Agriculture) – Navsari Agricultural University (2007)

Professional Experience

Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture), Krishi Vigyan Kendra Pal (2013 – Present)
  • Conducted OFTs & FLDs
  • Organized farmer, farm women & rural youth trainings
  • Worked in horticulture extension and technology dissemination

Publications & Conferences

12Research Papers
16Popular Articles
09Conferences
20Trainings & Workshops

Major Areas of Work

Fruit crop production and management Vegetable cultivation and protected cultivation Nursery management and propagation techniques Floriculture and ornamental gardening Post-harvest management and value addition Climate-resilient horticultural technologies

Skills and Expertise

Conducting farmer trainings and demonstrations Scientific advisory services for horticultural crops Orchard planning and canopy management Grafting, budding, layering, and nursery techniques Protected cultivation (shade net/polyhouse) guidance Value addition and processing of fruits and vegetables Preparation of extension literature and technical notes Organizing field days, exhibitions, and exposure visits

Units/Activities Run at KVK Centre

Horticulture Units
Fruit crop demonstration unit Vegetable cultivation unit Nursery production unit Floriculture unit Medicinal and aromatic plants unit Protected cultivation unit (Shade Net/Polyhouse) High-density plantation demonstration
Extension & Training Activities
On Farm Testing (OFT) Front Line Demonstrations (FLD) Farmer trainings and skill development programmes Diagnostic visits and field advisory services Farmer-scientist interaction programmes Awareness campaigns and exhibitions School and rural youth horticulture awareness activities
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