Department of Agricultural Statistics
Contacts :
Professor & Head : Dr. D. V. Patel, Ph.D.
Phone: 0285-2672080 to 90 Ext. No. 558, 384
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Faculty Strength (Current Position)
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Sr. No.
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Name
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Designation
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Higher Qualification
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Experience
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1
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Dr. D. V. Patel
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Associate Professor
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Ph.D.
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26 years
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2
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Dr. N. J. Rankja
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Associate Professor
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Ph.D.
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36 years
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3
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Dr. M. S. Shitap
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Assistant Professor
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Ph.D., ICAR NET
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6 years
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4
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Prof. A. P. Prajapati
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Assistant Professor
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MCA, M.Com. in Business Statistics,
M.Com. in Advanced Accountancy,
UGC NET
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38 years
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Technical Staff (Current Position)
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Sr. No.
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Name
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Designation
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Qualification
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Experience
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1
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Mr. P. T. Patel
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Computer Programmer
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B.E.(Computer)
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13 years
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2
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Ms. D. S. Gauswami
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Agril. Officer
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B.Sc.(Hons) Agri.
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4 years
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Supporting Staff (Current Position)
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Sr. No.
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Name
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Designation
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Qualification
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Experience
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1
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Mrs. T. N. Mehta
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Lab. Boy
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Std.-10 pass
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32 years
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2
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Mr. H. M Bhaliya
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Sweeper
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Std.-12 pass
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26 years
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Courses Offered at UG /PG and Others (Current Year Odd & Even Sem.)
(A) Post Graduate Courses
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Teacher
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Odd / Even
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Course No.
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Title of the course
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Credit
(Th+Pr)
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Dr. D. V. Patel
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Odd
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Ag.Stat.539
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Statistical Methods for Crop Improvement
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2+1
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Odd
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Ag.Stat.563
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Multivariate Analysis
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2+1
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Odd
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STAT 552
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Probability Theory
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2+0
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Odd
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STAT 571
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Multivariate Analysis
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2+1
|
|
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Even
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STAT 511
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Experimental Designs
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2+1
|
|
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Even
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STAT 562
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Statistical Inference
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2+1
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|
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Even
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STAT 574
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Time Series Analysis
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1+1
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Dr. M. S. Shitap
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Odd
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Ag.Stat.567
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Regression Analysis
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1+1
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Odd
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STAT 502
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Statistical Methods for Applied Sciences
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3 + 1
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|
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Odd
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STAT 553
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Statistical Methods
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2 + 1
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|
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Odd
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STAT 572
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Regression Analysis
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1 + 1
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|
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Even
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STAT 521
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Applied Regression Analysis
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2 + 1
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|
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Even
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STAT 564
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Sampling Techniques
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2 + 1
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|
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Even
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STAT 512
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Basic Sampling Techniques
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2 + 1
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(B) Under Graduate Programme, B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri.
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Teacher
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Odd / Even
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Course No.
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Title of the course
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Credit
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Dr. D. V. Patel
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Odd
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Ag.Stat.7.3
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RAWEP
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0+1
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Even
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Ag.Stat.2.2
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Statistical Methods(CoA, Junagadh)
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2+1
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Dr. M. S. Shitap
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Even
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Ag.Stat.2.2
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Statistical Methods(CoA, Khapat)
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2+1
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Prof. A. P. Prajapati
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Odd
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Ag.Stat.1.1
(CoA, Junagadh)
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Agricultural Informatics
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2+1
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Odd
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Ag.Stat.1.1
(CoA, Khapat)
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Agricultural Informatics
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2+1
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Odd
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Ag.Stat.7.3
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RAWEP
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0+1
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Prof.Parita Ravaliya
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Odd
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Maths 1.1
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Elementary Mathematics
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2+0
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(C) Under Graduate Programme, B.Sc. (Hons.) Horti.
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Teacher
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Odd / Even
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Course No.
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Title of the course
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Credit
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Dr. M. S. Shitap
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Odd
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SSC.2.4
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Elementary Statistics & Computer Application
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2+1
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Dr. D J Patel
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Odd
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SSC.1.1
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Information and communication technology
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2+1
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(D) Polytechnic / Agro Based ITI
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Teacher
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Odd / Even
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Course No.
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Title of the course
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Credit
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Ku.D.S.Gauswami/
Dr.M.S.Shitap
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Odd
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SSC.5.5
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Elementary Statistics and Computer Application
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2+1
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Prof. A. P. Prajapati
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Even
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Ag. Stat. 4.1
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Agricultural Informatics
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2+1
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Prof.Parita Ravaliya
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Even
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Maths.2.1
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Elementary Mathematics
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2+0
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Prof. D. J. Patel
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Even
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SSC.2.2
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Information and communication technology
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1+1
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Laboratory Facility
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Sr. No.
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Name of Lab.
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Seating Capacity
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Purpose
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UG or PG
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1
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UG Computer Laboratory
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50
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Practical work of computer related courses
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UG
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2
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PG Computer Laboratory
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20
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Statistical Analysis Work
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PG Students/ teachers/ Scientists
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3
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Hardware & Network Laboratory
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10
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Demonstration of computer hardware and network devices
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UG
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List of Major Equipment / Instruments
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Sr. No.
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Name of laboratory
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Name of Equipment / Instrument
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No of Equipment
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1
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UG Computer Laboratory
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Computer System
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50
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2
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PG Computer Laboratory
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Computer System
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20
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3
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Hardware & Network Laboratory
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Online UPS 10 KVA
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1
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4
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Hardware & Network Laboratory
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Diesel Generator 15 KVA
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1
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5
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Hardware & Network Laboratory
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All in One desktop & peripherals (i/o & Network devices)
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1 each
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6
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PG Classroom/ UG Lab
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Overhead Projector
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2
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7
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UG/PG/H&N Laboratory
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Split AC 2 tones
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10
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M.Sc/Ph.D. Students Guided
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Name of Guide
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No. of students being supervised (guided) by faculty
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M.Sc. (Agri.)
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Ph.D.
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Dr. D. V. Patel
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3
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-
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Dr. N. J. Rankja
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7
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1
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Dr. A. S. Dudhat
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2
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-
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Dr. M. S. Shitap
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4
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-
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M.Sc. Theses Submitted/to be submitted
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Sr.
No.
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Title of the thesis
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Name of the student
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Name of guide
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2016-17
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1
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Estimation of the Effect of Weather Parameters on Castor Yield in Gujarat
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Sabhaya Ankit Gordhan
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Dr. N. J. Rankja
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2
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Trend Analysis of Cotton Production, Productivity and Area in Gujarat by Different Statistical Models
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Abhimanyu Chauhan
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Dr. N. J. Rankja
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2017-18
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3
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A Statistical Analysis on Price Volatility and Market Integration in Major Domestic Groundnut Markets
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Venujaykanth B.
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Dr.A.S.Dudhat
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2018-19
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4
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AN EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC DIVERGENCE IN Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.): A MULTIVARIATE APPROACH
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Ramani Bhumika Bipinkumar
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Dr. D. V. Patel
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5
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Trend analysis of wheat area, production and productivity in Gujarat by using statistical modeling techniques
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Lakhlani Anurag Mukeshbhai
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Dr. N. J. Rankja
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2019-20
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6
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Growth and instability analysis of groundnut crop in Gujarat: Before and after Bt-cotton
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Patel Vishvaben Pramodbhai
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Dr. M. S. Shitap
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7
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Estimation of compound growth rate for groundnut & Sesame crops in Gujarat using statistical models
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Meghnathi Divyaben Kantigiri
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Dr. N. J. Rankja
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8
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Statistical evaluation of different methods for preharvest forecasting of groundnut yield in Junagadh district of Gujarat
|
Sathees Kumar K.
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Dr. M. S. Shitap
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9
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An empirical comparison of different methods of sire selection: A breeding value approach
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Patel Vedangi Ashok
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Dr. D. V. Patel
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10
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A statistical analysis on market dynamic and price volatility of groundnut in Saurashtra region of Gujarat State
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Vekariya Prashantbhai Rameshkumar
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Dr. A. S. Dudhat
|
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2020-21
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11
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A Comparison of Algebraic Models to Describe the Lactation Curve in Jafarabadi Buffalo
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Chudasama H. M.
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Dr. N.J. Rankja
|
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12
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Trend and Decomposition Analysis of Castor Production in Major Districts of Gujarat
|
Santhoshkumar A.
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Dr. M. S. Shitap
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13
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Application of non-linear statistical models for estimating the growth rate of major pulse crops in Gujarat State
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Gondaliya B. P.
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Dr. N.J. Rankja
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2021-22
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14
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Time series forecasting of price for oilseed crops by combining ARIMA and ANN
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Devara S. J.
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Dr. D. V. Patel
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15
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Dynamic of castor market prices in Gujarat: A statistical inquiry
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Gohil Vishva M.
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Dr. S. M. Upadhyay
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Ph.D. Theses Submitted/to be submitted
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Sr. No.
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Title of the thesis
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Name of the student
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Name of guide
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2017-18
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|||
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1
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A Statistical Analysis on Consumption Pattern of ‘Food’ and ‘Non Food’ items in South Saurashtra Agro-Climatic zone
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Marviya Prashantkumar Bhagvanjibhai
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Dr. S. M. Upadhyay
|
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2020-21
|
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2
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A statistical analysis on market integration and price forecasting of domestic and international wheat markets
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Sabhaya Ankit Gordhan
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Dr. S. M. Upadhyay
|
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2021-22
|
|||
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3
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Statistical Modelling on forecasting and integration of sesame price in India.
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Patel V. P.
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Dr. S. M. Upadhyay
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2022-23
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4
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Evaluation of cotton crop yield at district level under small area estimation.
|
Raj Sidhdharajsinh R.
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Dr. N. J. Rankja
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Faculty Participated in Trainings/Refresher Course/Summer/Winter School etc.
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Sr. No. |
Name of faculty |
Period |
Nature of training |
Place |
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From |
To |
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1 |
Dr. M. S. Shitap |
19/01/2016 |
08/02/2016 |
Winter School |
IASRI, New Delhi |
|
2 |
Dr. N. J. Rankja |
16/11/2016 |
18/11/2016 |
Training on “Recent Extension Approaches for Effective Transfer of Teaching” |
JAU, Junagadh |
|
3 |
Dr. N. J. Rankja |
22/11/2016 |
25/11/2016 |
Training on “Community Radio for Agricultural Development” |
JAU, Junagadh. |
|
4 |
Dr. N. J. Rankja |
05/02/2018 |
25/02/2018 |
Refresher course of social science on “Thrust Area Excellence in Higher Education and Sustainable Development” |
UGC HRD Centre, Saurastra University, Rajkot. |
|
5 |
Prof. A. P. Prajapati |
14/02/2018 |
06/03/2018 |
Winter School |
NRRI, ICAR, Cuttack, Oddisa |
|
6 |
Dr. M. S. Shitap |
07/09/2018 |
27/09/2018 |
Winter School |
MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan |
|
7 |
Dr. M. S. Shitap |
16/07/2018 |
17/07/2018 |
Two days training |
INFLIBNET Centre, Nr. Infocity, Opp. TCS, Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
|
8 |
Prof. A. P. Prajapati |
16/07/2019 |
05/08/2019 |
CAFT |
BAU, Sabour, Bihar. |
|
9 |
Dr. D. V. Patel |
08/07/2020 |
28/08/2020 |
Refresher Course |
Hissar (Online Mode) |
|
10 |
Prof. A. P. Prajapati |
10/01/2020 |
28/02/2020 |
Online Professional Skill Development courses |
Online Mode (IBM -Coursera) |
|
11 |
Dr. M. S. Shitap |
08/07/2020 |
28/08/2020 |
Refresher Course |
Hissar (Online Mode) |
|
12 |
Dr. D. V. Patel |
08/07/2020 |
28/08/2020 |
Refresher Course |
Hissar (Online Mode) |
Seminar / Symposia / Workshop Attended by Faculty
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Sr. No.
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Name of Faculty
|
Period
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Place
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Title
|
|
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From
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To
|
||||
|
1
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Dr. N. J. Rankja
|
16/05/2015
|
16/05/2015
|
GAAS at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad
|
Organic Farming in Gujarat”
|
|
2
|
Prof. A. P. Prajapati
|
16/05/2015
|
16/05/2015
|
GAAS at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad
|
Organic Farming in Gujarat”
|
|
3
|
Prof. A. P. Prajapati
|
23/06/2015
|
23/06/2015
|
Regional Training Centre, SPIPA, Ahmedabad
|
Right to Information Act 2005
|
|
4
|
Prof. A. P. Prajapati
|
05/02/2016
|
11/02/2016
|
SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar
|
ICT for sustainable agricultural development
|
|
5
|
Dr. N. J. Rankja
|
18/03/2016
|
19/03/2016
|
Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh.
|
Connotation of Managerial Efficiency of Coconut Plantation Growers.
|
|
6
|
Dr. M. S. Shitap
|
01/07/2016
|
01/07/2016
|
PGIABM, JAU, Junagadh
|
Agricultural Commodities Export Of India : Procedure-Opportunities And Obstacles
|
|
7
|
Dr. N. J. Rankja
|
23/12/2016
|
23/12/2016
|
GAAS at Gujarat vidyapith, Ahmedabad
|
Pashupalan ane Sajiv Kheti
|
|
8
|
Dr. N. J. Rankja
|
02/02/2017
|
02/02/2017
|
Surastra University, Rajkot
|
AISHE Workshop
|
|
9
|
Dr. N. J. Rankja
|
18/02/2017
|
18/02/2017
|
BKNMU, Junagadh
|
AISHE Workshop
|
|
10
|
Dr. N. J. Rankja
|
21/04/2017
|
22/04/2017
|
Society Et. Edu., Gujarat and SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar.
|
National Seminar SEEG:2017 on “Extension Plus: Expanding the Horizons of Extension for Holistic Agricultural Development
|
|
11
|
Dr. N. J. Rankja
|
16/01/2018
|
16/01/2018
|
Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh
|
AISHE Workshop
|
|
12
|
Dr. N. J. Rankja
|
17/01/2018
|
17/01/2018
|
Surastra University, Rajkot
|
AISHE Workshop
|
|
13
|
Dr. N. J. Rankja
|
26/04/2018
|
27/04/2018
|
AAU, Anand,
|
National Seminar SEEG:2018 on “Extension Strategies for Doubling the Farmer`s Income for Livelihood Security
|
|
14
|
Dr. N. J. Rankja
|
18/02/2019
|
18/02/2019
|
Gujarat Association for Agricultural Sciences at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad
|
Gau Aadharit Sajiv Kheti
|
|
15
|
Dr. M. S. Shitap
|
18/02/2019
|
18/02/2019
|
Gujarat Association for Agricultural Sciences at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad
|
Gau Aadharit Sajeev Kheti
|
|
16
|
Prof. A. P. Prajapati
|
14/10/2019
|
15/10/2019
|
JAU, Junagadh
|
Workshop on activities and implementation of Academic Management System
|
|
17
|
Dr. N. J. Rankja
|
09/01/2020
|
09/01/2020
|
Surastra University, Rajkot
|
AISHE Workshop
|
|
18
|
Dr. D. V. Patel
|
29/02/2020
|
01/03/2020
|
Dept. of Agril. Economics, JAU, Junagadh
|
Structural Equation Modelling using AMOS
|
|
19
|
Dr. M. S. Shitap
|
29/02/2020
|
01/03/2020
|
Dept. of Agril. Economics, JAU, Junagadh
|
Structural Equation Modelling using AMOS
|
|
20
|
Dr. N. J. Rankja
|
13/06/2020
|
14/06/2020
|
Online Mode (JAU, Junagadh)
|
Webinar on Post COVID-19 Agribusiness: Challenges & Opportunities
|
|
21
|
Prof. A. P. Prajapati
|
20/10/2020
|
21/10/2020
|
Online Mode (NAU, Navsari)
|
Webinar on Diagnostics and Remedial Measure for common errors in application of statistics
|
|
22
|
Prof. A. P. Prajapati
|
29/06/2021
|
29/06/2021
|
Online Mode (NAU, Navsari)
|
National webinar on Statistics for food security and promoting sustainable agriculture
|
|
23
|
Dr. M. S. Shitap
|
05/01/2022
|
06/01/2022
|
Hyderabad, Telangana, India (Online Mode)
|
3rd National level workshop on NIRF India Rankings 2022
|
|
24
|
Prof. A. P. Prajapati
|
02-02-2023
|
02-02-2023
|
GAAS, Ahmedabad
|
State level seminar on "Khetima Atma Nirbharta Mate Prakrutik Kheti"
|
|
25
|
Prof. A. P. Prajapati
|
02-03-2023
|
03-03-2023
|
CAET, JAU, Junagadh
|
Workshop on Application of Robotics and Drone Technologies in Agriculture
|
Seminar/workshop/symposia organized by the Department
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Sr. No.
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Title
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Period
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Place
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Organized by
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From
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To
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|
-Nil-
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|||||
Training organized by the Department
|
Sr. No.
|
Title
|
Period
|
Place
|
Nature of training
|
No. of Participants
|
|
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From
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To
|
|||||
|
1
|
Applied Mathematics for Agricultural Decision Making
|
13/03/2020
|
17/03/2020
|
Department of Agril. Statistics, CoA, JAU, Junagadh
|
Special Skill Development Training
|
50 students
|
|
2
|
Application of Microsoft Excel & Basic Programmes for Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis & Data visualization in Agriculture.
|
08/10/21
|
08/10/21
|
CoA, JAU, Junagadh
|
One Day for students of JAU
|
100
|
|
3
|
TIPS and TRICKS to succeed in ICAR AIEEA (PG) for Statistical Sciences
|
17/03/2023
|
18/03/2023
|
CoA, JAU, Junagadh
|
Two Day for students of JAU
|
50 students
|
Papers Published in Journals
|
Sr. No.
|
Details of Publication
|
NAAS Rating
|
|
1
|
A.M.Butani, R.S.Chovatia, N.J.Rankja and B.M. Chotaliya(2015). Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Net Return and Cost Benefit Ratio of Banana.Progressive Research-An International Journal, online journal, volume-10(Special-V):2526-2528(2015).
|
3.84
|
|
2
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Patil, R. A.; Ghetiya, L. V.; Jat, B. L. and Shitap, M. S. (2015). Life table evaluation of Spodoptera litura (fabricius) On bidi tobacco, Nicotiana tabacum. The Ecoscan, 9 (1&2): 25-30
|
4.65
|
|
3
|
P.B. Marviaya, N.J. Rankja and S.K. Chhodavadia (2015). Development of Statistical models for forecasting of chick pea productivityof Rajkot district in Gujarat state.Journal of Agro-Meteorology 19(1):130-132(June-2015)
|
6.15
|
|
4
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Kalasare, R.S., Ramesh Babu, B. N. Arvind Kumar, Panpatte, D.G. and Shitap, M.S. (2016). Effect Herbicides on Weeds in Chilli + Onion + Cotton Intercropping System. Bioinfolet, 13(1A): 6 – 9.
|
3.75
|
|
5
|
Baviskar, V. S.; Patel, J. B.; Shitap, M. S.; Takle, S. R. and Patel, V. J. (2016). Physiological Growth Indices and Yield of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) as Influenced by Irrigation Schedules, Seed Rates and Sowing Methods in Paddy Land. International Journal of Bioresource and Stress Management, 7(6spl): s124-s130
|
4.65
|
|
6
|
N.J. Rankjaand S.M. Upadhyay (2018). Estimated trend in production of cotton for Ahmedabad district of Gujarat state by statistical models.GAU Research Journal 43(1):40-48(January-2018)
|
2.72
|
|
7
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Marviya, P. B.; Upadhyay, S. M.; Shitap, M. S.; Patel, D. V. andPrajapati, A. P. (2017). Analysis of Consumption Pattern of Food and Non Food Items in South Saurashtra Agro-Climatic Zone. AGRES – An International e. Journal, 6(3): 576-582.
|
3.65
|
|
8
|
N.J.Rankja, B.N. Kalsariya and M.K.Jadeja.(2017). A Study on pre-harvest forecasting model of groundnut yield using weather parameters for Junagadh district of Gujarat.GUJ. J. Ext. Edu. Vol. 28: Issue 1 :25-27, December 2017.
|
3.86
|
|
9
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B.N. Kalsariya, N.J.Rankja and G.R. Gohil(2017). Constraints Encountered and Suggestions Offered by Beneficiary Farmers of ATMA.GUJ. J. Ext. Edu. Vol. 28: Issue 1 : 208-210, December 2017.
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3.86
|
|
10
|
N.J.Rankja, B.N. Kalsariya and A.M. Butani.(2017). An Analysis of Growth Trends in Cotton Productivity for Rajkot District of Gujarat.GUJ. J. Ext. Edu. Vol. 28: Issue 2 : 389-392, December 2017.
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3.86
|
|
11
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Jadhav, M. B., Kumbhar, N. M., Patel, M. V. and Shitap, M. S. (2017). Effect of Land Configuration and Mulches on Growth, Yield and Economics of Summer Groundnut. Trends in Biosciences, 10(27):5798-5800.
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3.94
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|
12
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Dwivedi, D.K., Sharma, G.R. and Patel, D.V. (2017). Identification of rainfall probability distribution for Junagadh. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Research, 7(2):521-28.
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4.13
|
|
13
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Varu, J.D., Sarsavadiya, P.N., Patel, D.V. and Satasiya, R.M. (2017) Winter okra responses to mulch materials in net-cum- polyhouse and open field. Green Farming, 8(2):449-53.
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4.38
|
|
14
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Bariya, M. K., Kanani, P.R., Chhodvadia, H.C. and Patel, D.V. (2017) Functional and mutual relationship between profile characteristics of SHG and Non SHG members with their lelvel of empowerment: An empirical approach. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 8(27):1560-63.
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4.82
|
|
15
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Patidar, D., Shitap, M. S. and Patel, N. A. (2017). Heterosis studies for fruit yield and its component in long type brinjal (Solanum melongena L.). Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 8(4): 1169-1176
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4.97
|
|
16
|
Baviskar, V. S.; Patel, J. B.; Takle, S. R.; Shitap, M. S.; Patel, V. J. and Sankar G. R. M. (2017). Efficient irrigation management for enhancing productivity and profitability of wheat under semi-arid inceptisols in Gujarat. Indian Journal of Soil Conservation, 45(2): 183-191.
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5.20
|
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17
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Kavar, N. R., Polara, K.B., Parmar, K.B., Patel, D.V. and Ukani, P.K. (2017) Accumulation and partitioning of dry matter and nutrients in soybean. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 5(5):1705-1707.
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5.31
|
|
18
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Kore, P. N., Patel, M. J., Shitap, M. S., Vasara, R. P., Patel, D. A., Christian, H. J. and Lokesh Yadav (2017).Evaluation of different papaya genotypes for quality and biochemical changes under middle Gujarat conditions (2017).International Journal of Chemical Studies, 5(5): 1221-1223.
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5.31
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|
19
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Marviya, P. B., Upadhyay, S. M., Shitap, M. S., Sabhaya, A. G and Ukani P. K. (2017). Estimation of Adult Equivalent Scale for Consumption Expenditure of food and Non-Food Items in Rural and Urban Sectors of South Saurashtra Agro-Climatic Zone (2017). International Journal of Chemical Studies, 5(6): 490-494.
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5.31
|
|
20
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Patil, A.S.; Dabhi, B.M. and Shitap, M.S. (2017). Effect of Wheat Residue Management and Fertilizer Levels on Growth and Yield of Fodder Maize (Zea mays L.). International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 6(10): 25-29.
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5.38
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|
21
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N.J.Rankja, B.N. Kalsariya and A.P. Prajapati(2018).Trend analysis in Cotton Area for Junagadh Distric of Gujarat. GUJ. J. Ext. Edu. Vol. 29: Issue 1 : 58-61, December-2018
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3.86
|
|
22
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B.N. Kalsariya, N.J.Rankja and G.R. Gohil(2018).Constraints faced and Suggestion Offered by Farmers in Accessing the Required Information Through SMS and Voice Messages.GUJ. J. Ext. Edu. Vol. 29: Issue 1 : 99-101, December-2018
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3.86
|
|
23
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Kour, S., Shitap, M. S., Pradhan, U. K., Paul, R. K., Arya, P. and Kumar, A. (2018). Forecasting of Rice Yield Based on Weather Parameters in Kheda District of Gujarat, India. International Journal of Agricultural and Statistics Sciences, 14(2): 611-615
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5.13
|
|
24
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Patil, A.S., Dabhi, A.B., Shitap, M.S. and Sharma, M.V. (2018). Yield, Quality, NPK Uptake and Monetary Returns of Fodder Maize (Zea mays L.) as Influenced by Wheat Residue Management and Fertilizer Levels. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences,7(9): 3119-3125.
|
5.38
|
|
25
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Tripura, P. Polara, K. B. and Shitap, M. S.. (2018) Influence of Long Term Fertilization on Yield and Active Pools of Soil Organic Carbon in an Typic Haplustepts under Groundnut-Wheat Cropping Sequence. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(9): 781-794.
|
5.38
|
|
26
|
Yadav, S. B., Vasani, M. J. Chaudhari, N. J. and Shitap, M. S. (2018). Forecasting Yield of Major Crops in Different District of Middle Gujarat and North Gujarat Using Statistical Techniques. International Journal of Current Microbiology an[ Applied Sciences,7(11):2202-2210.
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5.38
|
|
27
|
B.N. Kalsariya, N.J.Rankja and S.J.Parmar (2019). Relationship between Genders wise Profile of Respondents with Their Participation in Farm and Livestock Activities.GUJ. J. Ext. Edu. Vol. 30: Issue 2 : 110-113, December-2019
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3.86
|
|
28
|
N.J.Rankja, B.N. Kalsariya and A.P. Prajapati(2019).Statistical Modeling for Growth Rate of Area of Groundnut Crop in Gujarat.GUJ. J. Ext. Edu. Vol. 30: Issue 2 : 162-165, December-2019.
|
3.86
|
|
29
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Dudhat,A.S.; Akabari,V,R.; Parmar,R.S.; Prajapati,A.P. and Hariyani,S.A. (2020). Genetic diversity for yield attributes in sesame genotypes. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 2020; 8(3): 1788-1792.
|
5.53
|
| 30 | Dudhat, A. S., Akbari, V. R., Parmar, R. S., Prajapati A. P. and Hariyani, S. A. (2020). Genetic diversity for yield attributes in sesame genotypes. Journal of Entomology & Zoology studies, 8(3): 1788-1792. |
11.48 (6+IF) |
| 31 | Nidhi, Kalsariya, B. N. and Rankja N. J. (2020). Characteristics of SHG members in variation to entrepreneurial activities. Guj. J. Ext. Edu. volume.31 Issue.2 December-2020. | 3.86 |
| 32 | Vekariya, P. R., Dudhat, A. S., Shitap, M. S. and Patel, D. V. (2020). Growth and Instability Analysis of Groundnut Price of Major Markets in Saurashtra Region of Gujarat State. Advances in Research, 21(12): 16-22. | 4.80 |
| 33 | Marviya, P. B., Jadeja, R. M. and Shitap, M. S. (2020). A statistical investigation on relationship between weather parameters and chickpea yield in Jamnagar district of Gujarat state. International Journal of Chemical Studies, SP-8(5): 249-254 | 5.31 |
| 34 | Sabhaya, A. G., Upadhyay S. M., Vekariya P. R. and Swaminathan B. (2021) Price dynamics of domestic and international wheat markets: A vector error correction mechanism (VECM) approach. International journal of Agriculture Sciences, 13(2): 10620-10622. | 4.73 |
| 35 | Bharodia, C.R.; Lakhani, C.D.; Patel, D.V. (2021): Growth analysis of major fruits exported from India. International Journal of Agriculture Sciences, 14(1), 11022-11024 | 4.73 |
| 36 | Satyavathi, C.T.; Tomar, R.S.; Ambavat, S.; Kheni, J,; Padhiyar,S.M.; Desai, H.; Bhatt, S.B.; Shitap, M.S.; Meena, R.C.; Singhal, T.; Sankar, S.M.; Singh, S.P. and Khndelwal, V. (2022): Stage specific comparative transcriptome analysis to reveal gene networks regulating iron and zinc content in pearl millet. [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.]. Scientific Reports, 12 (276) : 1-13 | 10.38 |
| 37 | Joshi, A. M.; Dabhi, M. N.; Gojiya, D. K. and Shitap, M. S. (2022). Effect of ozonisation against the microorganisms of lime fruits. The Pharma Innovation Journal, Sp-11(8): 819-822. | 5.23 |
| 38 | Sojitra, M. A.; Satasiya, R. M.; Chauhan, P. M.; Rank, H. D., Parmar, H. V.; Patel, D. V. and Prajapati, G. V.(2022). Economics of Raising Seedling of Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. Var. Italica) in protected structure. Int. Journal of Economic Plants, 9(4):290-293. | 4.37 |
| 39 | Rank, P. H.; Satasiya, R. M.; Patel, D. V. and Shitap, M. S. (2022). Cost economics of irrigation water management strategies for sweet corn (Zea mays L.) Crop. Multilogic in Science, 43(12):49-52. | 4.52 |
| 40 | Bharodia, C. R,; Lakhlani, C. D. and Patel, D. V. (2022). Growth analysis of major fruits exported from India. Int. Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 14(1):11022-11024. | 4.73 |
Papers Presented in Seminar/Symposia
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Sr. No.
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Details of Publication
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1
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Presented by Dr. N.J.Rankja: Connotation of Managerial Efficiency of Coconut Plantation Growers. National Seminar on “Contemporary Innovations for Quantum Extension in Agricultural Development” Organized by Society of Extension Education, Gujarat and Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh. During 18-19, March-2016.
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2
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Presented by Dr. N.J.Rankja: Estimation of the weather parameters on caster yield for Banaskantha district of Gujarat.
National Seminar SEEG:2017 on “Extension Plus: Expanding the Horizons of Extension for Holistic Agricultural Development” organized by Society of Extension Education, Gujarat and Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar. During 21-22, April-2017.
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3
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Marviya, P. B.; Upadhyay, S. M.; Shitap, M. S.; Patel, D. V. andPrajapati, A. P. (2017). Analysis of Consumption Pattern of Food and Non Food Items in South Saurashtra Agro-Climatic Zone. AGRES – An International e. Journal, 6(3): 576-582.
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4
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Presented by Dr. N.J.Rankja: Trend Analysis in Cotton Area for Junagadh district of Gujarat. National Seminar SEEG:2018 on “Extension Strategies for Doubling the Farmer`s Income for Livelihood Security” organized by SEEG and AAU, Anand, During 26-27, April-2018.
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5
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Rankja, N.J; Kalsariya, B.B.; Prajapati, A.P. (2018). Trend analysis in cotton area for Junagadh district of Gujarat. Gujarat Journal of Extension Education Vol. 29, Issue-1, Dec. 2018. Page 58-61.
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6
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N. J. Rankja, N. J.; Kalsariya, B.N.; Prajapati, A.P. (2019). Statistical modelling for growth rate of area of groundnut crop In Gujarat. Gujarat Journal of Extension Education Vol. 30, Issue-2, Dec. 2019. Page 162-165.
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Other Publication viz Books, Book chapter, Practical Manuals, Bulletins etc.
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Sr. No.
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Details of Publication
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1.
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Prajapati, A.P., Guided by Upadhyay, S.M. (2016). Practical Manual of Introduction to computer Application (Ag.Stat.1.1). Page: 1-128.
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2.
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Shitap, M.S., Patel, D.V. and Rankja, N. J., Guided by Upadhyay, S.M. (2018). Practical Manual of Elementary Statistics and Computer Application (SSC 2.4). Page: 1-149.
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3.
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Prajapati, A.P., Guided by Upadhyay, S.M. (2018). Practical Manual of Agricultural Informatics (Ag.Stat.1.1). Page: 1-190.
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4.
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Shitap, M.S., Patel, D.V. and Rankja, N. J., Guided by Upadhyay, S.M. (2019). Practical Manual of Statistical Methods (Ag. Stat.2.2). Page: 1-146.
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5.
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Shitap, M.S., Patel, D.V. and Sabhaya, Ankit, Guided by Upadhyay, S.M. (2020). Training Manual of Applied Mathematics for Agricultutral Decision Making (Five-day special skill development training programme). Page: 1 -99.
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| 6. | Prajapati, A.P. (2021). Second updated edition of Practical Manual of Agricultural Informatics (Ag.Stat.1.1). Page: 1-190. |
| 7. | Prajapati, A. P.; Patel, D.J. (2021). Practical Manual of Information & Communication Technology (SSC 1.1). Page: 1-142 |
| 8. | Prajapati, A. P. (2021). Training Manual on "Application of Microsoft Excel & Basic Programmes for Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis & Data visualization in Agriculture". Oct-21. Page: 1-55 |
| 9. | Shitap, M.S. and Patel, D.V. (2023). MCQs for ICAR AIEEA in statistical sciences prepared for the training on "TIPS and TRICKS to succeed in ICAR AIEEA (PG) for Statistical Sciences". March-23. |
Recommendations for farmers (in brief with title) : Nil
Recommendations for scientific community (in brief with title)
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2015-16
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Title:Effective number of replications for field experiment on wheat crop. (Triticum aestivum L.)
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Principal investigators & associates:
1. Prof. C. M. Naliyadara, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Agril. Statistics
2. Dr. S. M. Upadhyay, Professor & Head, Dept. of Agril. Statistics
3. Dr. D. V. Patel Associate Professor, Dept. of Agril. Statistics
4. Dr. K. H. Dabhi, Research Scientist, Wheat Research Station
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Recommendation for Scientific community:
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For effective control soil variation an experiment plot having 12 basic units each of 0.90 m2 with size 4.0 × 2.7 mt. (4×3 Units) were found optimum with minimum 2 replications are recommended to scientific community to conduct wheat experiment.
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2016-17
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Title: Path coefficient analysis tools for selection of genotype in wheat.
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Principal investigators & associates:
1. Dr. D. V. Patel, Assoc. Professor, Deptt. of Agril. Statistics
2. Dr. S. M. Upadhyay, Prof. & Head, Deptt. of Agril. Statistics
3. Prof. C. M. Naliyadara, Asstt. Professor, Deptt. of Agril. Statistics
4. Dr. L. G. Vanaparia, Asstt. Res. Scientist, Wheat Research Station
5. Dr. M.S.Shitap, Asstt. Professor, P.G.I.A.B.M.
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Scientific Recommendation:
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It is advised to scientific community, that the productive tillers per 3 meter, grain weight per spike and days to anthesis are the important biometric characters for selecting genotype for improving grain yield of timely shown wheat under South Saurastra Agro climatic conditions.
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2017-18
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Title:Weather based forecasting of wheat productivity in Junagadh district
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Principal investigators & associates:
1. Dr. M. S. Shitap, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Agril. Statistics
2. Dr. D.V. Patel, Associate Professor, Dept. of Agril. Statistics
3. Prof. H. Y. Maheta, Assistant Professor, PGIABM
4. Prof. Kalpesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, PGIABM
5. Dr. S. M. Upadhyay, Professor & Head, Dept. of Agril. Statistics
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Scientific Recommendation:
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It is advised that to forecast wheat productivity in the Junagadh district before 6 weeks of harvest, the model based on week wise approach using original weather variables can be used with 12 weeks and 23 years data to have 93.00% accuracy.
The variables affecting the productivity are X1W48, X1W49, X1W5 (Maximum Temperature) of 48th week, 49th week and 5th week, respectively, X2W49 (Minimum Temperature) of 49th week, X5W50,X5W52, X5W3 (Bright Sun Shine Hours) of 50th week, 52nd week and 3rd week.
Recommended model is:
Model with 12 weeks and 23 years data
Y = 12800.97 – 104.92 X1W48 – 84.98 X1W49 – 104.94 X1W5 + 53.92 X2W49 + 361.10 X5W50 +139.47 X5W52 – 547.67 X5W3
(R2= 0.93)
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2018-19
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Title: Comparison of various methods of stability analysis to identify stable genotypes in Sesame
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Principal investigators & associates:
1. Dr. D. V. Patel, Associate Professor
2. Dr. M. S. Shitap, Assistant Professor
3. Prof. G. K. Sapara, Assistant Professor, Cotton Research Station, JAU, Junagadh
4. Dr. S. M. Upadhyay, Professor & Head
5. Dr. N. J. Rankja, Assistant Professor
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Scientific Recommendation:
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The desirability index (Di) of parametric method and mean of absolute rank difference of genotype over environments (Si(3)), variance among ranks of genotype over environments (Si(6)) of non-parametric methods found useful for stability analysis of genotypes in sesame. These non-parametric methods need not required to fulfil strong assumptions as in case of Eberhurt & Russel.
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2019-20
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Title: A Comparative Study on Groundnut Yield Forecasting Models for Junagadh District
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Principal investigators & associates:
1. Dr. M. S. Shitap, Assistant Professor, PGIABM
2. Dr. D.V. Patel, Associate Professor, Dept. of Agril. Statistics
3. Prof. H. Y. Maheta, Assistant Professor, PGIABM
4. Prof. Kalpesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, PGIABM
5. Dr. S. M. Upadhyay, Professor & Head, Dept. of Agril. Statistics
6. Dr. N. J. Rankja, Associate Professor, Dept. of Agril. Statistics
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Scientific Recommendation:
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The groundnut productivity can be forecasted at the 10th week after sowing and use multiple linear regression models having generated weather variables with correlation coefficient between groundnut productivity and weather variables as weight and original weather variables using week wise approach with higher predictability and lower deviations between forecasted and observed productivity.
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2022-23
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Title: Forecasting area, production and productivity of cotton and groundnut in Gujarat
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Principal investigators & associates:
1. Dr. D.V. Patel, Associate Professor, Dept. of Agril. Statistics
2. Dr. M. S. Shitap, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Agril. Statistics
3. Prof. H. Y. Maheta, Assistant Professor, PGIABM
4. Prof. Kalpesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, PGIABM
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Scientific Recommendation:
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The area, production and productivity of cotton and groundnut can be precisely predicted using the hybrid model in comparison to ARIMA and TDNN for Gujarat state.
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On-Going Research Schemes / Projects
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Principal Investigator
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1
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B.H.12712-03
Creating of the Computer & Communication facilities at Campus
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GoG
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Professor and Head,
Dept. of Agril. Statistics,
CoA, JAU, Junagadh
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01-04 -1987
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Continue
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Budget head wise sanction Grant and Utilization (2022-23) (Rs in lakh)
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No.
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Expenditure
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Income
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12712-03 : Creating of the Computer & Communication facilities at Campus
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1
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19.56
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4.50
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1.31
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25.37
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19.55
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4.50
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1.27
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25.32
|
-
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Research experiments conducted during the year 2022-23
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Sr. No. |
Title |
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1 |
Forecasting area, production and productivity of cotton and groundnut in Gujarat (concluded with scientific recommendation) |
| 2 | Development of Statistical Analysis Programme using Python Machine Learning and Data Visualization (On going) |
Ongoing programme to be conducted / New technical programmes proposed for the year 2023-24
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Title |
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1 |
Development of Statistical Analysis Programme using Python Machine Learning and Data Visualization |
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2 |
Hectareage Prediction Models for Major Oilseed Crops of Gujarat: An Empirical Investigation |
Projects Completed
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Sr. No.
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Title
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PI & Co-PI
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Grant
(Rs. lakh)
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Any other relevant information related to department
1. Advisory Services
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The statisticians of this department provide advisory services to the PG students, teachers and scientists on various statistical aspects like experimental design, scrutiny of data, data analysis, interpretation of data analysis etc.
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2. Member of Advisory Committees of PG Students
At least one statistician should be a member of advisory committee of PG student. The PG teachers of this department are providing their services as a member of advisory committee of each PG student.
3. Member of AGRESCO subcommittees and ZEARC
This department also contributed in all meetings of AGRESCO subcommittees and ZEARC and provide expert service for various aspects of agricultural statistics.
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Sr. No.
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Name
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Designation
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Council / Board
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Status
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1
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Dr. D. V. Patel
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Associate Professor
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South Saurashtra (Kharif) ZREAC, South Saurashtra (Rabi) ZREAC, North Saurashtra (Kharif) ZREAC, North Saurashtra (Rabi) ZREAC, AGRESCO sub-committee of Plant protection, Agri. Engineering, Crop Improvement and Social Science, Animal Health, Animal Production, FGMC of Social Science
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Member
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2
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Dr. N. J. Rankja
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Associate Professor
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AGRESCO sub-committee Animal Science, A.H. & Fisheries and Social Science, FGMC of Social Science
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Member
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3
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Dr. M. S. Shitap
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Assistant Professor
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North Saurashtra (Kharif) ZREAC, AGRESCO sub-committee of Basic science, Horticulture and Agroforestry and Social Science, FGMC of Social Science
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Member
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4
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Prof. A. P. Prajapati
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Assistant Professor
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AGRESCO sub-committee of Social Science, FGMC of Social Science
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Member/ Invitee
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4. Special duties and work given by the university authorities:
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Dr. D. V. Patel
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1. Member of Academic Council 2. Convener, Faculty Group of Social Science 3. Chairman, Anti-disciplinary actions and Re-registration committee for the students of CoA, JAU, Junagadh 4. Committee Member, University Level committee for write off the deadstock articles |
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Dr. M. S. Shitap
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Asstt. Rector of Vikas Boys hostel |