Dr. Ritik Chawla, Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, India
Ritik Chawla is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate in Fruit Science at Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University, specializing in sustainable and organic farming 🌱. He holds an M.Sc. in Horticulture from Lovely Professional University, where he excelled as the academic topper 🎓. With extensive research in nutrient management and nano-urea applications, he has authored 6 research papers, 16 review articles, and 6 book chapters 📚. Ritik has received multiple awards, including the Best Thesis Award and recognition for his innovative research. His work aims to enhance environmentally friendly agricultural practices 🌍.
Education 🎓
Dr. Ritik Chawla is a distinguished scholar with a Ph.D. in Fruit Science from Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, Himachal Pradesh (2025), where he achieved an impressive 83.04% 🏅. He earned his M.Sc. (Ag.) in Horticulture (Fruit Science) from Lovely Professional University, Punjab, in 2021, securing 86.67% 🥇. Dr. Chawla completed his B.Sc. in Agriculture from Government Brijindra College, Faridkot, Punjab, in 2019, with 72.04% 📘. Earlier, he excelled in his 10+2 education, achieving 83.33% 🏫, and completed his 10th grade with 68.46%.
Achievements & Awards 🏆
Dr. Ritik Chawla has received numerous accolades throughout his academic journey. He was honored as the University Academic Topper for his M.Sc. (Ag.) in Horticulture Fruit Science from Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, in February 2024 🥇. He qualified for the prestigious ICAR ASRB-NET and ICAR SRF exams in Fruit Science in 2021 🧠. Dr. Chawla received the Best PG Thesis Award from Kalp Laboratories in July 2021 📜 and the Best M.Sc. Thesis Award from Agro Environmental Development Society in September 2021 🥇. Additionally, he won the Best National Article Writing Competition Award from Agricultural Doctorates Association in 2020 ✍️.
Research Work 🌱
Dr. Ritik Chawla has conducted impactful research in the field of fruit science. During his M.Sc., he focused on the “Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Plant Growth, Yield, and Quality of Papaya (Carica papaya L.) cv. Red Lady” 🍈, contributing to sustainable fruit production. For his Ph.D., he explored the “Effect of Foliar Nano Urea Application on Productivity and Nitrogen Use Efficiency of Peach Orchards at Reduced Levels of Soil Nitrogen Application” 🍑, advancing the field of eco-friendly nutrient management practices. His research emphasizes improved productivity and sustainability in horticulture 🌿.
Publication Top Notes
- Impact of climate change on fruit production and various approaches to mitigate these impacts 🌎 (Cited by 14, 2011)
- Mechanisms of plant stress tolerance: Drought, salinity, and temperature extremes 🌱 (Cited by 12, 2022)
- Effect of bio-fertilizers and organic manures on growth, yield and fruit quality of fruit crops 🌿 (Cited by 7, 2020)
- Optimizing Irrigation and Nutrient Management in Agriculture through Artificial Intelligence 🤖 (Cited by 6, 2023)
- Transforming Agriculture through Artificial Intelligence: Plant Disease Detection 🦠 (Cited by 3, 2024)
- Tamarind Cultivation, Value-Added Products and Their Health Benefits: A Review 🍃 (Cited by 2, 2023)
- Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Minor Fruit Crops: Cultivation Practices 🌾 (Cited by 1, 2024)
- Effect of integrated nutrient management on papaya cv. Red Lady 🍈 (Cited by 1, 2022)
- Nitrogen fertilization of stone fruits: A comprehensive review 🍑 (Published in 2024)
- Effect of growth regulator and antioxidant on litchi fruit quality 🍒 (Published in 2024)
Conclusion
Dr. Chawla’s academic achievements, research excellence, and commitment to sustainable agricultural practices make him a suitable and strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work has the potential to contribute significantly to future advancements in fruit science and sustainable farming methods.