Ms. Pooja Mane is an emerging agricultural scientist with strong academic credentials and a growing research profile in agronomy, sustainable agriculture, and precision farming technologies. She gained recognition early in her academic career by receiving the Best M.Sc. Thesis Award at the International Conference on Innovative Approaches in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Allied Sciences (2023). She is also a recipient of the prestigious Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research (SARTHI) Fellowship (2023), supporting her advanced research contributions in agricultural sciences.

Her academic work focuses on sustainable crop production systems, natural farming, soil microbiology, precision agriculture, and climate-resilient farming technologies.

Research Contributions

Ms. Mane has actively contributed to scientific research in the fields of:

• Intercropping systems under organic cultivation

• Soil rhizospheric microbiome studies

• Natural farming systems and sustainability pathways

• Composting technologies and residue management

• Weed management and fertigation practices

• Bio-priming and seed physiology

Her research explores innovative, eco-friendly agricultural solutions aligned with sustainable development goals and climate-smart agriculture.

Book Chapters

She has authored multiple scholarly book chapters in reputed publications, including:

1. Package of Practices for Cotton – “Scientific Cultivation of Field Crops” (Akinik Publications, 2024)

2. Robotics in Farming: Automation for Planting, Weeding and Harvesting – “Cutting Edge of Agronomy” (Pustakalya Publication, 2025)

3. Farming with Drones: Technology for Crop Monitoring and Analysis – “Cutting Edge of Agronomy” (Pustakalya Publication, 2025)

4. Herbicide Selectivity and Adjuvant Functionality – Advance Concepts in Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences (Scripown Publication)

5. Seed Bio-Priming: Physiology, Biochemical and Molecular Mechanisms – Advance Concepts in Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences (Scripown Publication)

She has also contributed to agricultural newsletters focusing on natural farming and soil microbiology.

Research Papers

Her published research includes studies on:

• Efficiency dynamics of pigeonpea intercropping systems

• Soil microbiome under fertigation and weed management

• Natural farming in India: evidence and challenges

• Crop residue management and compost chemistry

Training, Workshops & International Exposure

Ms. Mane has completed several national and international training programs and faculty development programs, including:

• One-Month International Training on Precision Agriculture (2023)

• 21-Day FDP on Science & Technology in Sustainable Agriculture (2022)

• International FDP on Scientific Writing & Statistical Tools (2022–2023)

• Biochar Use in Agriculture Training (2024)

She has presented research at prestigious platforms such as:

• Indian Society of Weed Science Conference (BHU, 2024)

• International Farming Systems Conference (Meerut, 2025)

• National Workshop on Organic Cotton (FiBL Switzerland collaboration, 2024)

Research Interests

• Sustainable & Natural Farming Systems

• Precision Agriculture & Smart Farming Technologies

• Soil Microbiology & Rhizospheric Studies

• Organic & Climate-Resilient Agriculture

• Intercropping & Integrated Nutrient Management

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award 

Ms. Pooja Mane is highly eligible for the Young Researcher Award in recognition of her outstanding academic excellence, innovative research contributions, and active engagement in sustainable agricultural development. As a recipient of the Best M.Sc. Thesis Award (2023) and the prestigious Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research (SARTHI) Fellowship, she has demonstrated strong research capability and scholarly merit at an early stage of her career. Her contributions include multiple research papers on intercropping systems, soil rhizospheric microbiome, natural farming, compost chemistry, and weed management, along with several published book chapters on emerging themes such as robotics in farming, drone technology, herbicide science, and seed bio-priming. She has also participated in international training programs, faculty development initiatives, and presented her research at reputed national and international conferences. Her work significantly contributes to precision agriculture, climate-resilient farming, and sustainable crop production systems, reflecting innovation, scientific rigor, and societal relevance. These accomplishments collectively establish her as a deserving candidate for the Young Researcher Award.