S. M. Patel

Optimization of Processing Parameters for Mechanized Production of Thabdi

Kinjal Baldha, S. M. Patel, Arpita Rathva & Suneeta Pinto · Archives of Current Research International · 2024

Present investigation has been aimed to study the effect of various processing parameters for mechanized production of Thabdi. The mechanized system based on steam jacketed kettle was used to manufacture Thabdi. Trials were conducted with different operating conditions with batch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2024/v24i5728

Biochar as a Nursery Media Amendment: Advancing Quality Seedling Production in Tropical and Temperate Tree Species

Chandan Bisoyi, Smith Barina, L. K. Behera, A. A. Mehta, S. M. Patel, S. A. Huse, G. Arunjyoti & Akash D. Thorat · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

Biochar, a carbon-dense material produced through the thermochemical conversion of biomass in low-oxygen environments, is increasingly recognized as a durable component for nursery growing media. Traditional media, frequently demonstrate inadequate structural stability, diminishe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44197

Assessment of Pre-sowing Treatments on Germination of Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb.

L. K. Behera, R. P. Gunaga, S. A. Huse, A. A. Mehta, S. M. Patel, S. K. Sinha, M. H. Patel & C. A. Dholariya · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. is an endangered leguminous tree highly important for its timber and medicinal properties with considerable conservation issues due to its natural regeneration limitation (2- 30%) caused by hard, lignified fruit cover. This study was conducted to enhan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44138