Research Scholar at Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni, India
Dr. Nitesh Kaushal is a horticulture specialist with a Ph.D. in Floriculture and Landscape Architecture. He has extensive experience in studying plant nutrition, growth regulators, and post-harvest management techniques. His research has focused on improving the quality and sustainability of ornamental plants such as marigolds and ferns. Dr. Kaushal is passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of floriculturists while contributing to innovative research in floriculture and landscape architecture.
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Educational
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- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Floriculture and Landscape Architecture
- Institution: Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Research Focus: Studies on the influence of nutritional and growth regulator modules on quality cutting production of marigold (Tagetes erecta) cv. Siracole
- Final CGPA: 8.22 (82.20%)
- Completion: Ongoing or completed (Please specify if required)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscape Architecture)
- Institution: Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Year of Passing: October 2020
- Thesis Title: Standardization of packaging material, storage durations, and chemical treatments on the vase life of Soft shield fern [Polystichum squarrosum (D. Don)]
- Final CGPA: 7.47 (74.70%)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Horticulture
- Institution: Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University), Birla Campus, Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand, India
- Year of Passing: 2018
- Final Percentage: 68.50%
Professional Experience
Dr. Kaushal is seeking a teaching and research role to contribute his extensive knowledge in floriculture and horticultural science to academic institutions and research organizations. His professional ambitions are centered on educating future floriculturists and conducting innovative research to drive progress in the floriculture and landscape architecture sectors. Dr. Kaushal’s research experiences, particularly his work on marigold and fern species, have equipped him with advanced skills in plant nutrition, growth regulation, packaging techniques, and post-harvest handling of ornamental plants.
Research Interests
- Dr. Kaushal’s research interests lie in ornamental horticulture, focusing on improving the quality of floriculture products through sustainable agricultural practices. His work spans growth regulation, nutrient management, and post-harvest technologies to enhance the vase life of flowers and foliage plants. He is particularly interested in developing new methods to improve the quality and longevity of cut flowers and ornamental plants through innovative chemical treatments, packaging solutions, and storage techniques.
- While specific metrics like h-index and citation count may be unavailable, Dr. Kaushal’s work has the potential to contribute to academic journals in the fields of floriculture, horticulture, and plant science. His thesis work on marigold cutting production and the vase life of ferns has the potential for publication and could add significant value to the industry.
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