Handbook of Hydroponics
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Pages :
244
ISBN :
978-93-48188-21-2
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Authors :
Dr. Pinkey Dukpa , Dr. Umesh Thapa , Dr. Sourav Roy
Our journey started with a common goal: to dispel the myths surrounding hydroponics and highlight its potential to revolutionize the agricultural industry. Every chapter acts as a stepping stone, guiding readers from basic ideas to sophisticated procedures while fusing science with practical applications.
This handbook is an invitation to rethink agriculture as a sustainable, scalable, and creative field, not just a guide. We hope this book becomes a reliable companion for you, whether you are a beginner starting your first home garden or an experienced farmer investigating high-yield techniques.
Every page is inspired by the innovative work of agricultural pioneers, academics, and practitioners, for whom we are incredibly grateful. Let's embrace a future in which hydroponics cultivates a healthier, greener earth in addition to plants.
Dr. Pinkey Dukpa
Dr. Pinkey Dukpa is a dedicated Research
Officer (Project Manager) at the Centre for
Advance Research and Development, Bhopal,
Madhya Pradesh. She previously served as an
Assistant Professor at ITM University, Gwalior,
Madhya Pradesh, India. Dr. Dukpa completed
her Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Dr.
Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra, in 2015.
She earned her Master’s degree in Horticulture
(Vegetable and Spice Crops) from Uttar Banga
Krishi Viswavidyalaya in 2017 and pursued her
Doctoral degree in Vegetable Science from
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, graduating in 2022.
Her research interests focus on advanced crop
production technologies for horticultural
crops, nutrient management practices, and
hydroponic/soilless cultivation of exotic
vegetables.
Dr. Dukpa has contributed significantly to academia and the scientific
community, with a dozen research papers published in reputed national and international journals. She has also actively participated in various national and
international seminars, conferences, and
workshops.
Dr.
Dukpa is the author of the book
"Compendium of Vegetables" and has
contributed
to
three
book
chapters,
showcasing her expertise and passion for
horticultural science. Her work continues to
impact the field of horticulture, particularly in
innovative
cultivation
sustainable practices.
Dr. Umesh Thapa
Dr. Umesh Thapa, M. Sc. (Ag.), Ph.D., Post-Doc (Italy) in Vegetable Science, is a Professor, & Former Director of Extension Education, Former Head & Former Dean Student’s Welfare in the Department of Vegetable Science, Faculty of Horticulture, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswaidyalaya, Mohanpur, West Bengal, India. He has a brilliant academic career and has professional experience of more than 30 years in teaching, research and extension in Vegetable Science. His field of expertise is Production & Seed production technology of vegetable crops and soilless technology of High value vegetables. He has develop a package and practices of producing High value vegetables crops under hydroponic/ soilless culture systems with respect of suitable varieties, different substrates and nutrient solution. He has guided 28 M. Sc. (Hort.) students and 15 Ph.D. students. He has experiences of supervising a 18- research project as Principal Investigator and Co- Principal Investigator financed by different governmental organization and private sectors. He was awarded Postdoctoral fellowship from Government of Italy and has successfully completed his post-doctoral research on Soilless Culture in Vegetables from University of Turin, Italy. He gives rendered services as a Resource person in several orientation courses on awareness programme on several commercial vegetables including High value vegetable crops and Participated as an expert in agricultural/ horticultural related broadcasting programme in All India Radio, Doordarshan, Kolkata and Kurseong. He has so far published 107 research papers in National and International journal of repute, 10 book chapters, 8 teaching practical manuals and number of popular articles. Dr. U. Thapa is also the author of 17 numbers of books in Horticulture and has two Design Patent (01- Certificated generated, 01 (Accepted) Dr. Thapa received Life Time Achievement Award during the International conference on “protected cultivation and Digital Agriculture” by SHUATS, Prayagraj held on 29th -30th November, 2023. He also Received Eminent Scientist Award 2023 in the field of Vegetable Science by AETDS at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Srinagar. Dr. Thapa Received Eminent Professor International Award Multidisciplinary 2022 by Research Foundation. Prof. Thapa received Outstanding Scientist Award in the International Scientist Awards on Engineering, Science and Medicine, held on 22&23rd, October, 2021, Hyderbad. Prof Thapa, He has Received Bharat Jyoti Award by India International Friendship Society 12th, November, 2021. Prof. Thapa has received “Bharat Vikas Award” from Institute of Self Reliance, Bhubaneswar for Loyalty, Diligence & outstanding Performance in the field of Development optimization of production technology on Vegetables at Bhubaneswar on November 19th, 2017. He has also Received “Eminent Scientist Award” from Samgra Vikas Welfare Society, Lucknow on October 13-15, 2017. Dr. Thapa also Received “Achiever Award-2016 from Society for Advancement of Human and Nature (SADHNA) Dr.YSParmar Universityof Horticulture and Forestry Nauni, Solan . He has also received Award for Excellence in Research during 4th Academic Brilliance Awards- 2016. Prof. Thapa received prestigious Distinguished Scientist Award during VIFRA - 2015 from Venus International Foundation. Received Certificate of Recognition from Scientific Federation for worthy Keynote presentation during “International Congress and expo on Agriculture & Horticulture’’ held during August 13-14, 2018 at Amsterdam, Netherland. He is a life member, reviewer and editor board members of various reputed scientific societies and journals and has been examiner in different universities. He has received Reviewer Excellence Award as Reviewer of Indian Journal of Agricultural Research & Legume Research from the Editors of ARCC Journal. Prof. Thapa is Chief Editor of E- Newsletter Krishi Udyan Darpan (Innovative Sustainable Farming) published by Society of Advancement in Agriculture, Horticulture and Allied Sectors, SAAHAS, Allahabad. He has so far visited Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Netherland, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Belgium on academic mission.
Dr. Sourav Roy
Dr. Sourav Roy (b. 1995) serves as an
Assistant Professor and Academic Coordinator
in the Department of Agriculture at Brainware
University, Barasat, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
He holds a Doctoral Degree in Vegetable
Science
from
Bidhan Chandra Krishi
Viswavidyalaya (BCKV).
Dr. Roy completed his B.Sc. in Horticulture
from Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya,
Pundibari, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, in 2016,
graduating with an impressive OGPA of 8.33
(on a 10-point scale). He also excelled in the
ICAR-AIEEA-JRF examination, securing an all
India rank of 87. Subsequently, he pursued an
M.Sc. in Vegetable Science from BCKV,
achieving the second-highest OGPA of 8.96 in
2018. That same year, he qualified the ASRB
NET examination in Vegetable Science with an
outstanding score of 74.68%. During his
doctoral studies, he was awarded the
prestigious National Fellowship for Other
Backward Classes by the UGC, Government of
India, for his research contributions.
Dr. Roy’s expertise lies in the field of crop
improvement, with a focus on key vegetables
like okra and tomato, as well as high-value
crops such as sweet pepper. His scholarly
contributions include the publication of 4
books, 4 book chapters, and 8 research papers
in
esteemed national and international
journals. He has also actively participated in
several national and international conferences,
showcasing his research and engaging with the
global academic community.
In addition to his academic and research
pursuits, Dr. Roy has made significant
contributions as an extension worker, bridging
the gap between agricultural research and
practical application.