Dr. Nagaraj Gokavi
Chikkamagaluru
Summary
Intend to build a career with leading corporate of hi-tech environment with committed & dedicated people, which will help me to explore myself fully and realize my potential. Willing to work as a key player in challenging & creative environment. Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant Gr. I (Agronomy)
Central Coffee Research Institute, Coffee Board Of India, Govt. Of India
04.2016 - Current
- Conducting extensive research work on development of climate resilient technologies to combat the effect of climate change on coffee
- Development of integrated crop management practices to increase the crop production and productivity of coffee
- Development of agrotechniques with high volume and low value (low cost) to increase the labour use efficiency
- Five machineries were introduced to coffee plantations to lower the cost of production
- Collaborated with two multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies.
- Enhanced research quality by meticulously collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
- Streamlined data management processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in research findings.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Presented research findings at conferences (5), contributing to the advancement of the field.
- Utilized statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets.
- Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
Senior Research Fellow (Horticulture)
Krishi Vigyana Kendra
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Imparted about 20 training program's to growers on improved production technology of horticultural crops
- Conducted five On Farm Testings (OFT), two farmers field school (FFS) and other extension activities
- Increased research project success by implementing new methodologies and optimizing existing processes.
- Presented research findings at national and international conferences, positioning the institution as a leader in the field.
- Published articles in peer-reviewed journals, enhancing the reputation of the institution and contributing to scientific advancements.
- Evaluated three emerging technologies for potential application in ongoing research projects, ensuring cutting-edge approaches were utilized.
Education
Ph.D. - Horticulture Science
University of Horticultural Sciences
Bagalkot, Karnataka, India08.2021
Master of Science - Horticulture
University of Horticultural Sciences
Bagalkot08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
University of Horticultural Sciences
Bagalkot, Karnataka, India 07.2011
Skills
- Data Collection
- Research Design
- Research Paper Writing
- Experimental Design
- Research Reporting
- Technical Writing
- Statistical Analysis
- Research and Publication
- Publication Preparation
- Project Management
- Creating Presentations
- Project Planning
- Research Methods
- Scientific Experiments
- Research and Analysis
- Scientific writing
Accomplishments
- Received “Best Oral Presentation Award” for presenting the paper entitled “Identification of unique marker for coffee leaf rust resistance in Arabica coffee through molecular markers (ISSR and SRAP) characterization” in the National Symposium on Horticulture Crops of Humid Tropics for Nutritional and Livelihood Security-2022” held at Madikeri from 2-3, December, 2022.
- Received “Best Oral Presentation Award” for presenting the paper entitled "Influence of Planting Designs and Pruning Methods on clean coffee yield, labour use efficiency and economics of Arabica coffee”. In 24th PLACROSYM at Cochin organized by Spices Board of India from 14th to 16th December, 2021.
- Recieved "Best Poster Presentation Award" for presenting the paper entitled "Effect of application of neem cake on Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica L.) under shade-grown cultivation in Western Ghats of Karnataka". National Symposium on Horticultural Crops of Humid Tropics for Nutritional and Livelihood Security, 02-03 Dec 2022, Madikeri, pp. 166.
Research Accomplishments/Publications
Research Papers
1.Babou. C, Rudragouda, Kishor Mote, Nagaraj Gokavi, A. N. Manjunath And Y. Raghuramulu, 2016. High Density Planting Designs and Canopy Architecture Management Practices for Improving Coffee Productivity In Western Ghats of Karnataka. The Bioscan, 11(4): 2389‑2391.
2. Rudragouda, C. Babou, D.S. Mukharib, Kishor Mote, Nagaraj Gokavi, Ramya, A.N. Manjunath and Raghuramulu, Y. 2017. Mechanization in Indian Coffee Plantations: Evaluation of Different Machineries to Improve Labor Use Efficiency and to Reduce Drudgery. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 6(2): 744‑751. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2017.602.082
3. Babou, C., Rudragouda, D.S. Mukharib, Kishor Mote, Nagaraj Gokavi, Ramya, A.N. Manjunath and Raghuramulu, Y. 2017. Influence of Micro Irrigation and Drip Fertigation Practices on Yield and Quality Parameters of Robusta Coffee (Coffea canephora). Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci.
6(2): 701‑706. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2017.602.079
4. Rudragouda, Kishor Mote, Nagaraj Gokavi, Uma M. S and Manunath A. N., 2017. A study of temperature, relative humidity and rainfall Trends in CRSS‑Chettalli of N‑Kodagu, Western Ghat, India. Journal of Progressive Agriculture: 8 (1): 38‑47.
5. Rudragouda, C. Babou, Kishor Mote, Mukharib D. S, Nagaraj Gokavi, A.N. Manjunath, and Y. Raghuramulu., 2017.Coffee Based Integrated Farming System Approach for Sustainability. Abstract presented National Conference on Horticultural Crops of Humid Tropics
Diversification for Sustainability. Organized by ICAR‑IIHR‑CHES and SPH at Madikeri on 20‑21st May, 2017. P.171.
6. D. S. Mukharib, Rudragouda, C. Babou, M. Govindappa, Ramya, Nagaraj Gokavi, Kishore Mote, A. N. Manjunath and Y. Raghuramulu., 2018. Establishment of Coffee Seedlings as Influenced by Planting Pit Size and Rock Phosphate along with Plant Growth Promoting
Rhizobacteria Inoculations. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science , 21 (3): 1‑5
7. Nagaraj Gokavi, Rudragouda, Kishor Mote, Mukharib D. S., A. N. Manjunath and Y. Raghuramulu. 2018. Performance of hydrogel on seed germination and growth of young coffee seedlings in nursery. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry , 7(3):1364‑1366.
8. Kishor Mote, Nagaraj Gokavi, Mukharib D. S., A. N. Manjunath and Y. Raghuramulu. 2019. Hydrogel: To enhance crop growth and available water under moisture stress condition of young coffee (cv. C X R). International Journal of chemical studies, 7(2):529‑533.
9. Nagaraj Gokavi, Mukharib D. S., Kishor Mote, A. N. Manjunath and Y. Raghuramulu. 2019. Studies on planting geometry and pruning methods for improving productivity and reduce labour drudgery in Arabica coffee cv. Chandragiri. Journal of Crop and Weed, 15(2): 58‑64.
10. Pradeepa Babu, B.N., Nagaraj Gokavi, Rudragouda, C.S. and Venkata Reddy, Y. B. 2019. Value Chain Upgrading Strategies for Integration of Indian Small Coffee Growers in Global Coffee Value Chain. Economic Affairs , 64(4): 717‑723.
11. Gokavi, N. and Mote, K. 2020. Impact of climate change on coffee production: An overview. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 9 (3): 1850‑1858.
12. Gokavi, N., Jayakumar, M., Mote, K. and Surendran, U. 2020. Diatomaceous Earth as a Source of Silicon and its Impact on Soil Physical and Chemical Properties, Yield and Quality, Pests and Disease Incidence of Arabica Coffee cv. Chandragiri. Silicon . pp. 1‑18.
13. Gokavi, N., Mote, K., Jayakumar, M., Raghuramulu, Y. and Surendran, U. 2021. The effect of modified pruning and planting systems on growth, yield, labour use efficiency and economics of Arabica coffee. Scientia Horticulturae . 276: 109764.
14. Mote, K. and Gokavi, N. 2020. Performance of hydrogel on post planting behavior of young coffee cv. CXR. Journal of Crop and Weed . 16(2): 197‑203.
15. Mote, K., Jayakumar, M., Gokavi, N., Mukharib, D. S., Raghuramulu, Y. and Surendran U. 2021. Humic acid as foliar and soil application improve the growth, yield and quality of coffee (cv. C × R) in Western Ghats of India. J. Sci. Food. Agric. 101(6): 2273‑2283.Pradeepa Babu, B. N., Babu Reddy, D. R. and Gokavi, N., 2022, Value chain analysis of Arabica coffee in Karnataka. Economic Affairs, 67(2): 123-129.
16. Nagaraj Gokavi, Gangadharappa, P. M., Prakash, N. S., Hiremath, J. S., Sathish, D., Nishani, S., Koulagi, S. and Tiluttama, 2022, Evaluation of Arabica coffee germplasm for clean coffee yield and caffeine content under Southern hill zone of Karnataka. The Pharma Innovation, SP-11(4): 1920-1924.
17. Nagaraj Gokavi, Gangadharappa, P. M., Prakash, N. S., Hiremath, J. S., Sathish, D., Nishani, S. and Koulagi, S., 2022, Screening of Exotic Collections of Arabica Coffee Genotypes for Coffee Berry Borer and Coffee Leaf Rust Disease Incidence. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 12(10): 238-246.
18. Mote, K.J., Gokavi, N., Babou, C., Mukharib, D.S., Rudragouda, Govindappa, M. et al. (2023) Effect of fertigation levels on fertilizer use efficiency, yield, quality and economics of Robusta coffee. Irrigation and Drainage, 1–13: https://doi.org/10.1002/ird.2869.
19. Gokavi N, Gangadharappa PM, Sathish D, Nishani S, Hiremath JS, Koulagi S (2023). Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance for quantitative traits of Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica L.) genotypes. Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization, 21: 260–268. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1479262123000680.
20. Nagaraj Gokavi, P.M. Gangadharappa, D. Satish, S. Nishani, J.S. Hiremath and S. Koulagi. 2023. Phenotypic and genotypic variability among exotic arabica coffee genotypes using morphological and molecular markers (SRAP). Ecological Genetics and Genomics, 29: 1-18.
Paper Presented in National / International Conferences / Symposia :
1. Mukharib D.S, Babou C, Rudragouda, Govindappa M, Ramya, Nagaraj Gokavi, Kishore Mote, Manjunath, A.N and Raghuramulu Y, 2017. Establishment of Supply Planting in Coffee Plantation : Influence by Pit Size and Plant Growth Promoting Rhizo Bacteria. Abstract
presented at National Seminar on Natural Resources Management for Horticultural Crops Under Changing Climatic Conditions (NRMHCCC) held at Centre for Water Resources Development and Management, Kozhikode, Kerala, India form 16‑17 March, 2017. Page No.97‑98
2. Rudragouda, C. Babou, Kishor Mote, D.S. Mukharib, Nagaraj Gokavi, A.N. Manjunath, and Y Raghuramulu. 2017. Coffee based integrated farming system approach for sustainability. National Conference on Horticultural Crops of Humid Tropics Diversification for Sustainability
20‑21 May 2017 at Madikeri.
3. Nagaraj Gokavi, Mukharib D. S., Kishor Mote, Jayakumar M., A. N. Manjunatha and Y. Raghuramulu. 2020. High density planting systems and modified pruning methods – an agronomic practice to mitigate the impact of climate change in arabica coffee cv. Chandragiri. National Conference on Climate Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Production . UAS, Dharwad, Karnataka. pp. 225.
4. Nagaraj Gokavi, Kishor Mote, Mukharib D. S., Jayakumar M. and N. Surya Prakash Rao. 2020. Evaluation of agri‑power silica as a source of silicon on yield and pests and disease incidence in coffee. National Conference on Climate Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Production.
UAS, Dharwad, Karnataka. pp. 124.
5. Kishor Mote, Nagaraj Gokavi, C. Babou, D S. Mukharib, Rudragouda, M. Govindappa, M. Jayakumar, Niranjan, A.N.Manjunath and Y. Raghuramulu. Effect of Drip Fertigation on Yield, Nutrient, Water use efficiency and Economics of Coffee (Coffea canephora). In 24thPLACROSYM at Cochin organized by Spices Board of India from 14th to 16thDecember, 2021.
6. Nagraj Gokavi, Kishor Mote, Shivprasad, Babou. C., Mukharib.D. S., Govindappa, Jaykumar, Raghuramulu. 2021. Influence of Planting Designs and Pruning Methods on clean coffee yield, labour use efficiency and economics of Arabica coffee”. In 24th PLACROSYM at Cochin organized by Spices Board of India from 14th to 16thDecember, 2021.
7. Nagaraj Gokavi, Kishor Mote, Rudragouda, M. Govindappa, M. Jayakumar and C. Babou. Integrated Farming System – A key strategy for coffee sustainability and profitability. 25th PLACROSYM, 12-14 December (2023), pp 109.
8. Nagaraj Gokavi, P. M. Gangadharappa, N. S. Prakash, D. Satish, S. Nishani, J. S. Hiremath, S. Koulagi and C. Babou (2022). Genetic diversity and character association studies in exotic collections of Arabica coffee genotypes for productivity and quality traits. National Symposium on Horticultural Crops of Humid Tropics for Nutritional and Livelihood Security, 02-03 Dec 2022, Madikeri, pp. 94.
9. Nagaraj Gokavi, P. M. Gangadharappa, N. S. Prakash, D. Satish, S. Nishani, J. S. Hiremath, S. Koulagi and C. Babou (2022). Identification of unique markers for coffee leaf rust disease resistance in Arabica coffee genotypes through molecular characterization. National Symposium on Horticultural Crops of Humid Tropics for Nutritional and Livelihood Security, 02-03 Dec 2022, Madikeri, pp. 221.
10. Kishor Mote, Babou C, Nagaraj Gokavi, Mukharib DS, Govindappa M, Chandrasekhar N and Santosh Reddy Machenahalli (2022). Fertigation: A tool for sustainable coffee production in Western Ghats of India: Long- term effect on productivity, water and nutrient management of Robusta Coffee (Coffea canaphora L.) National Symposium on Horticultural Crops of Humid Tropics for Nutritional and Livelihood Security, 02-03 Dec 2022, Madikeri, pp. 150.
Popular articles:
1. Nagaraj Gokavi, C. Babou, Rudragouda, Kishor Mote, Ramya, D.S. Mukharib, A.N. Manjunath, and Y Raghuramulu, 2016. Hydrogel: A Biodegradable Soil Amendment for Drought Management in Coffee. Indian Coffee. Vol. LXXX No. 11&12 : 12‑13
2. Kishor Mote, Rudragouda, C. Babou, D.S. Mukharib, Nagaraj Gokavi, A.N. Manjunath, and Y Raghuramulu, 2017. Water Harvesting and Water Conservation in Coffee Plantations. Indian Coffee. Vol. LXXXI No. 01: 4‑6
3. Kishor Mote, Rudragouda, C. Babou, D.S. Mukharib, Nagaraj Gokavi, A.N. Manjunath, and Y Raghuramulu, 2017. Irrigation Management in Coffee Plantations. Indian Coffee. Vol. LXXXI No. 03: 12‑15
4. Rudragouda, Mukharib D.S, Kishor Mote, Nagaraj Gokavi, and Manjunath A.N., 2017. New Opportunities for Diversification in Coffee Plantations (Workshop report). Indian Coffee:LXXXI (7): 12‑13.
5. Nagaraj Gokavi, Rudragouda, Kishor Mote, D. S. Mukharib, A. N.Manjunath and Y.Raghuramulu, 2018. Vetiver grass: A hedge against erosion in coffee plantation. Indian Coffee, LXXXII (1):21‑23.
6. Rudragouda, Dr. Kishor Mote, Dr. C. Babou, Nagaraj Gokavi, D. S. Mukharib, A. N.Manjunath and Y. Raghuramulu, 2018. Integrated farming system in coffee based agro forestryecosystem for sustainable farm income. Indian Coffee , LXXXII (8): 18‑21.
7. Kishor Mote, Rudragouda, Nagaraj Gokavi, Jayakumar M. and Mukharib, D. S. 2020. Post planting agronomic management practices for better establishment of coffee seedlings.Indian coffee , 84(1‑2): 8‑11.
Timeline
Research Assistant Gr. I (Agronomy)
Central Coffee Research Institute, Coffee Board Of India, Govt. Of India
04.2016 - Current
Senior Research Fellow (Horticulture)
Krishi Vigyana Kendra
10.2013 - 07.2014
Ph.D. - Horticulture Science
University of Horticultural Sciences
Master of Science - Horticulture
University of Horticultural Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
University of Horticultural Sciences
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