Dr. Manish J. Joshi
Also known as: MJ Joshi
Anand Agricultural University, CP College of Agriculture, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya
Research areas: Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Insect Science · Insect-Plant Interactions and Control · Insect Pest Control Strategies · Insect Resistance and Genetics
About
Working as an Assistant Research Scientist at Main Maize Research Station, Anand Agricultural University, Godhra specializing in Entomology, I am engaged in applied and fundamental research focusing on the sustainable management of insect pests affecting maize crops. My role involves designing and executing field and laboratory experiments, monitoring pest populations, and evaluating integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to enhance crop health and productivity.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Conducting entomological surveys and seasonal pest monitoring.
2. Screening maize germplasm for resistance to major insect pests.
3. Developing and validating eco-friendly pest management solutions.
4. Contributing to multidisciplinary research under AICRP (All India Coordinated Research Project) on Maize.
5. Preparing scientific reports, extension literature, and delivering technical guidance to farmers and stakeholders.
Passionate about bridging scientific research with practical agricultural applications, I aim to contribute to food security and sustainable crop production through science-led solutions in pest management.
Employment
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Anand Agricultural University Assistant Professor2025 - Present
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CP College of Agriculture Technical Assistant2019 - 2020
Education
- 2017 - 2019
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (14)
- Evaluation of insecticides against lepidopteran pests of okra Save
- Potency of indigenous natural products against Agrotis ipsilon Hufnagel (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Save
- Seasonal incidence of Raoiella indica Hirst (Acari: Tenuipalpidae) on different varieties of date palm in Kachchh region of Western India Save
- Field evaluation of the entomopathogenic fungi enriched with organic amendments against Holotrichia consanguinea Blanchard (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) infesting groundnut crop Save
- Threshold temperature and cumulative energy requirement for the development of cutworm, Agrotis ipsilon Hufnagel Save
- Efficacy of Bioformulations Against Cut Worm Agrotis Ipsilon Hufnagel in Potato Save
- Efficacy of Insecticides Against Aphid Aphis Gossypii and Jassid Amrasca Biguttula Biguttula on Okra Save
- Assessment of Storage Losses Due to Lasioderma Serricorne F. on Seed Spices Save
- Efficacy of Natural Products on Sucking Pests of Okra Save
- Termites in Important Crops and Their Management Save
- The potency of chemical insecticides in management of cutworm, Agrotis ipsilon Hufnagel (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera): A review Save
- Efficacy of insecticides and botanicals against black beetle, Heteronychus loideres Redenbacher (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) Save
- Feeding inhibition with bioformulations in cut worms Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) Save
- Impact of moisture content of different seed spices on damage caused by cigarette beetle, lasioderma serricorne F. Save