Quick Facts
- PositionAssociate Professor (CAS)
- UnitOilseeds Research Unit
- Experience18+ Years
- Publications35+
Biography
Dr. Prashant N. Mane is an Associate Professor in Agricultural Entomology at the Oilseeds Research Unit, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (Dr. PDKV), Akola. With over 25 years of dedicated research and teaching experience, he has made significant contributions to integrated pest management, biopesticides, and sustainable agriculture in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra.
His research spans the ecology and management of insect pests affecting major oilseed crops including soybean, sunflower, groundnut, and sesame. He has pioneered work in chitinase-based biopesticides and explored nanotechnology-enabled formulations for more effective and environmentally responsible pest control solutions tailored to the semi-arid agro-climatic conditions of central India.
Dr. Mane has authored numerous research publications in reputed national and international journals, contributed chapters to edited volumes, and presented at several national conferences. He actively guides postgraduate students and participates in extension activities aimed at translating research outcomes into practical solutions for farming communities in the region.
Research Focus Areas
Education
Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth
Akola, Maharashtra
M.Sc. (Agri.) in Agricultural Entomology
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth
Akola, Maharashtra
B.Sc. (Agri.) in Agriculture
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth
Akola, Maharashtra
Academic Career
Associate Professor (CAS)
Oilseeds Research Unit, Dr. PDKV
Akola, Maharashtra
Teaching postgraduate courses in agricultural entomology; conducting research in IPM, biopesticides, and oilseed crop protection; guiding M.Sc. and Ph.D. students; publishing research in national and international journals.
Assistant Professor
Oilseeds Research Unit, Dr. PDKV
Akola, Maharashtra
Initiated research programs in integrated pest management for oilseed crops; taught undergraduate and postgraduate entomology courses; began research on biopesticide evaluation.
Junior Research Fellow
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth
Akola, Maharashtra
Doctoral research on the insect pest complex and management strategies for oilseed crops in the Vidarbha region.
Awards & Recognition
Best Research Paper Award
National Conference on Integrated Pest Management, IARI New Delhi
Awarded for the paper on nano-formulated biopesticides for sustainable management of sucking pests in soybean.
Research Excellence Award
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola
Institutional recognition for outstanding contributions to agricultural entomology research over two decades.
ICAR Short-Term Training Fellowship
Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi
Fellowship for advanced training in nanotechnology applications in agriculture at IARI, New Delhi.
Best Teacher Award
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola
Recognized for exceptional contributions to teaching, curriculum development, and student mentoring.
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