Scientific Officer Agri Entrepreneur Growth Foundation India
Aman Deep Ranga is a dedicated researcher in horticulture and plant breeding with expertise in vegetable science. His work focuses on crop improvement, molecular breeding, and sustainable agricultural practices. With a Ph.D. in Horticulture from Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Aman has contributed significantly to research on okra genetics. He has served in various academic and research roles, including as a Scientific Officer at The Agri-Entrepreneur Growth Foundation. His passion for agronomy and innovation drives his efforts to uplift small-scale farmers and advance agricultural technologies.
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Education 🎓
Aman Deep Ranga holds a Ph.D. in Horticulture (Vegetable Science) from Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan (2024). He earned his Master of Science in Genetics and Plant Breeding from Lovely Professional University, Punjab (2019), and a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Agriculture from the same institution (2017). His academic journey began at J.D. Tytler School, New Delhi, where he completed his secondary and higher secondary education.
Experience 👨🔬
- Scientific Officer (2024 – Present) 🌱
The Agri-Entrepreneur Growth Foundation, Pune
Working with agronomy teams to implement innovations for small-scale farmers.
- Senior Research Fellow (2019 – 2020) 🧬
Indian Agricultural Research Institute – ICAR, New Delhi
Contributed to molecular breeding research in tomatoes, focusing on resistance to leaf curl virus.
- Associate Editor 📝
Advances in Agricultural Technology & Plant Sciences
Research Interests 🔬
Aman’s research focuses on quantitative genetics, molecular breeding, and sustainable crop improvement. His expertise includes okra breeding, heterosis studies, gene action, and biofortification. He actively explores new breeding technologies to enhance vegetable production under various climatic conditions.
Awards & Recognitions 🏆
- Organizing Secretary – Certificate of Accomplishment
6th International Conference on Advances in Agriculture Technology and Allied Sciences (ICAATAS 2023), Telangana.
- Joint Organizing Secretary – Certificate of Accomplishment
4th International Conference on Global Efforts on Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Food Security (2023).
- Organizing Secretary – Certificate of Accomplishment
National Conference on Nurturing Agricultural Advancement and Sustainability (2023).
Publications 📚
Variability among different yield and yield contributing traits of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) genotypes
Diversity analysis of phenotypic traits in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench)
Effect of crop intensification in garden pea grown under natural farming system
Genetic evaluation of twenty diverse genotypes of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) in hilly regions of north India.
Genetic studies for selection parameters in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis): A review
COMBINING ABILITY AND GENE ACTION IN OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)
Identification of Quantitative Trait Loci for Drought Related Traits in Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
Mean Performance Studies in Mid Late and Late Group of Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis)
Underutilized Vegetable Crops: Importance and Cultivation