Pradip Dey
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Research areas: Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Soil Science · Agricultural Science and Fertilization · Plant Growth and Agriculture Techniques · Rice Cultivation and Yield Improvement
0000-0002-9161-4707
About
Currently engaged in R&D planning and monitoring of ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Kolkata and 59 KVKs across West Bengal, Odisha and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Spearheaded GPS/GIS-based soil fertility mapping and nutrient plans for 173 districts across 20 states. Developed STCR-based nutrient strategies for dryland agriculture, soil quality indices, bio-amelioration for salt-affected soils, MIR spectroscopy based algorithm for soil health assessment and wastewater use in non-food crops. Quantified carbon sequestration in alkali and sodic soils under diversified systems and advanced conservation agriculture strategies in reclaimed lands.
Patent granted: Two (#347189 & 572808) and Commercialized; Software Copyrights: Five (Registration No. SW-14310/2021; SW-18892/2024; SW-19621/2024; SW-19646/2024; SW-2025022050). Developed and nationally adopted two ICAR-certified extension models: the Impactful Model for Farmer FIRST Programme (ICAR-AEXT-NAARM-Model-2024-083) and the Rural Agripreneurship Incubation Centre (AIC) Model for Youth (ICAR-AEXT-ATARIPAT-Model-2024-035). The Mridaparikshak technology was commercialized nationally, contributing over 15% of Soil Health Cards under the GoI scheme, earning ICAR-IISS over ₹4 crore in royalty.
Executed 64 research projects, including 22 in-house projects, 21 projects of National Importance including 2 consultancy projects, 21 externally funded. Built STCR labs in 21 universities and 4 ICAR institutes; led 217 capacity-building programs for 12,047 tribal farmers and conducted over 6,000 FLDs showcasing STCR benefits. Delivered 16 TV and 14 radio talks on agri-technologies.
Held key leadership roles: Lead, Biome Expert Group (ESP–IUCN, Netherlands); NICRA Review Team Member for KVKs; Sectional President, Indian Science Congress; Vice President: Indian Society of Soil Science & Agro Physics; Adjunct Professor, UBKV. Member Secretary: National Committee on Soil Health Mission, RAC (CSSRI & IISS) & IRC (CSSRI). Member: NABL Soil Testing Advisory Committee, Project Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC) formed by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. SAARC Focal Expert (IPNS), and GIZ-sponsored soil expert for Kenya. Represented India in Australia, USA, Kenya, Germany and Bangladesh. Contributor to IAASTD (2009) Global Report (World Bank, UN)
Authored 500+ publications: 210 research papers, 21 books, 46 chapters, and 130 technical/extension bulletins. Awards & Fellowships: World Bank Social Innovator Award, 2 Gold Medals, 6 Fellowships, and 40+ recognitions.
Employment
Employment history is unavailable.
Education
- 1990 - 1994
Projects & Funding
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Evaluation of Soil Test Kit Warkem Biotech Pvt. Ltd.2017 - 2018
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Soil Quality Assessment and Developing Indices for Major Soil and Production Regions of India Extramural (ICAR)2016 - 2017
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Addition of five parameters, viz., available Cu, Mn, Gypsum requirement, Lime requirement, and calcariousness in Mridaparikshak Najgarjuna Agro Chemicals2016 - 2016
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Hyper spectral remote sensing approaches to evaluate soil quality and crop productivity of central India DST2016 - 2019
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Development of customized fertilizer solutions to promote balanced fertilization in selective agriculturally important states of India towards crop productivity and farm profitability Indo Gulf Fertilisers2015 - 2017
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Simulating the effect of elevated CO2 and temperature on water productivity and nutrient use in soybean-wheat cropping system ICAR - National Agricultural Science Fund2015 - 2018
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Assessment of important soil properties of India using Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy ICRAF2015 - 2020
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A rapid Soil Test Kit for making soil test based fertiliser recommendations Najgarjuna Agro Chemicals2014 - 2015
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Development of customized fertilizer solutions to promote balanced fertilization in selective agriculturally important states of India towards crop productivity and farm profitability NFCL2013 - 2014
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Testing of new slow release 14-7-14 NPK fertiliser for its efficiency under field conditions Potash Research Institute of India (PRII)2013 - 2014
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GIS and GPS based soil fertility evaluation for precise fertilizer recommendations DA&FW, Government of India2012 - 2015
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Effect of urea pastilles on crop productivity and NUE in some soils of India Sandvik Asia Pvt. Ltd.2012 - 2014
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Water harvesting and better cropping system for the benefit of small farmers in watersheds of the east India plateau ACIAR2005 - 2007
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NATP on “Improvement in Productivity and Development of Sustainable Production System for Litchi” World Bank through ICAR2000 - 2003
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NATP on “Household food and nutritional security in tribal hilly and backward areas” World Bank through ICAR2000 - 2004
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NATP on “Improvement of Productivity of Existing Mango Orchards” World Bank through ICAR2000 - 2003
Publications (131)
- Phytochemical, Bioactivity Evaluation, and In Silico Docking of Ethanolic Preparation of Janosia ashoka MT in Context of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Save
- Viable fertilizer prescription model: Soil test crop response approach for sustained and targeted yield, quality of Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) in Alfisols Save
- Ten Year Impact of Soil Test Crop Response Based Integrated Plant Nutrient Supply on Nutrient Use Efficiency and Productivity for Sustainability of Pearl Millet-wheat Cropping System Save
- Limestone and yellow gypsum can reduce cadmium accumulation in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea): A study from a three-decade old landfill site Save
- Integrated nutrient management in spring-maize improves yield, nutrient use efficiency and minimizes greenhouse gas intensity Save
- Response of Long-Term Application of Fertilizers and Manure on P Pools in Inceptisols Save
- Mid-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy for Estimation of Soil Properties of Alfisols from Eastern India Save
- Drip Fertigation with Fertilizer Prescription Through STCR—IPNS—A Way Forward Towards Climate Change Mitigation Save
- Impact of Balanced Fertilization on Carbon and Nutrient Dynamics under Long-Term Jute-Rice-Lentil Cropping System in Alluvial Soils of Eastern India Save
- Optimizing Irrigation Requirement of Soil Test-Based Fertilizer Recommendation Models for Targeted Yields of Cabbage and Broccoli in a Typic Fluvaquept Soil Save
- Response of cabbage to soil test-based fertilization coupled with different levels of drip irrigation in an inceptisol Save
- Impact of Long-term Application of Organic and Inorganic Nutrient Through Inductive cum Targeted Yield Model on Soil Physical Properties under Pearl Millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.)] –Wheat [Triticum aestivum (L.)] Cropping System of Semi-arid North-West … Save
- Phosphate Buffer Extractable Organic Nitrogen as an Index of Soil Nitrogen Availability in Organically Fertilized New Alluvial Soils of Lower Gangetic Plain Save
- Tolerance of cotton to elevated levels of Pb and its potential for phytoremediation Save
- Assessing Methods for Estimating Potentially Mineralisable Nitrogen Under Organic Production System in New Alluvial Soils of Lower Gangetic Plain Save
- Carbon dioxide and/or temperature elevation effect on yield response, nutrient partitioning and use efficiency of applied nitrogen in wheat crop in central India Save
- Predicting the response of soil potassium to broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) in a Gangetic Inceptisol of West Bengal, India through suitable chemical extractants Save
- Potential of cotton for remediation of Cd-contaminated soils Save
- Evaluation of Furcraea foetida (L.)Haw. for phytoremediation of cadmium contaminated soils Save
- Phytoremediation of Soils Contaminated with Cadmium by Agave americana Save