Pragati Kharpude

Highly motivated Plant Pathologist and Agriculture Specialist with a Master's degree in Agriculture (specializing in Plant Pathology) and experience as a university lecturer. Possesses a passion for experiential learning and fostering student engagement in agriculture and horticulture projects. Eager to leverage expertise in plant science and hands-on learning to create a thriving green initiative at City Montessori School (CMS).

• RAWE (Rural Agriculture Working Experience): Farmer Mentorship: Mentored a local farmer in controlling plant diseases, horticulture, and advanced farming techniques, improving their knowledge, efficiency, and sustainable practices along with yield.
• Published research on "Evaluation of organic composts on root knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) & cercospora spp. of okra (Abelmoscus esculentus L.)": Investigated the effectiveness of various treatments in controlling these diseases, analyzing plant growth parameters (height, branches, fruit size, root size) and disease severity in okra plants to identify the most successful organic treatment for sustainable farming.

• Kharpude Pragati Chandrakant, Sobita Simon and Pradeep Singh Shekhawat. Evaluation of organic composts on root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)) The Pharma Innovation ISSN No: 2349-8242 (2023)
• Kharpude Pragati Chandrakant, Pradeep Singh Shekhawat, Solanke krushna mohanrao,Anbu selvan and Udal pal singh. Evaluation of organic compost on Cercospora spp. of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Frontiers in Crop Improvement ISSN No: 2454-6011(2023)
• Burgute K.A., Kharpude P.C.,Rothe A.S.,and Magar S.J. Bioefficiency of essential oils against fungal fruit rot of pomegranate caused by alternaria alternate. Indian Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences ISSN No: 2395-1109 (2023)
• Pradeep Singh Shekhawat,Sobita Simon,Abhilasha A.lal and Pragati Chandrakant Kharpude (2023). Effect of Cocopeat With Agro-waste as casing Material on Growth and Yield of White Button Mushroom [Agaricus bisporus(lange)imbach]. Biological forum-An International Journal ISSN No: 0975-1130
• Kharpude Pragati (January 2024) Book chapter titled: “A Review on Root-knot Nematode (Meloidogyne spp.)”, which appears in the book “Recent Advances in Plant Nematology.” Kripa Drishti Publications (KDP) ISBN 978-81-19149-67-4.

• NSS (National Service Scheme) Volunteer - VNM Krishi Vidhyapeeth (2019)
• Module Incharge in Experiential Learning Module (PATH-486 Mushroom Cultivation Technology) - College of Agriculture (2022-23)
• Counselor of Students and Tour Manager (Agricultural, Festival and General Tours) - College of Agriculture (2024)

• Cultivating my own plants at home, whether it's a vegetable garden, a collection of houseplants, or a container herb garden on the balcony.
• Creating a relaxing musical space in my home filled with vibrant houseplants.
• Ecotourism, Agritourism, Ethnobotany Tourism and Landscapes Exploration.

• Awarded Scholarship: Earned a prestigious scholarship under 'Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students' for academic excellence to persue a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture at the College of Agriculture, Osmanabad, Maharashtra.