Overview
Background
Dr. Gulshan Mahajan started his career in agronomy and has worked at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, India, for more than 23 years in different capacities and engaged in research, teaching and outreach activities. He also worked in matrix management at UQ, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) as well and PAU and have interacted across programs, institutes, and regions and developed and implemented programs successfully. He has guided one PhD student, four MSc students as a Principal Advisor and more than 20 students as an Associate Advisor. His interests fall within a broader area of agronomy, regenerative agriculture with particular emphasis on weed science, enhancing input-use efficiency, and developing ecologically based integrated crop management strategies for sustained production. He is a fellow of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, India and an Associate Editor of the Weed Science Society of America.
Availability
- Dr Gulshan Mahajan is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, Punjab Agricultural University
Research interests
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Agriculture, Crop Production
Agronomy, Weed Science
Works
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2014
Journal Article
Enhancing productivity of dry-seeded rice (Oryza sativa L.) in North-West India through foliar application of iron and potassium nitrate
Mahajan, G. and Khurana, M. P. S. (2014). Enhancing productivity of dry-seeded rice (Oryza sativa L.) in North-West India through foliar application of iron and potassium nitrate. Vegetos, 27 (2), 301-306. doi: 10.5958/2229-4473.2014.00048.2
2014
Conference Publication
Influence of early and delayed transplantation of paddy on physicochemical, pasting, cooking, textural, and protein characteristics of milled rice
Singh, Narpinder, Paul, Priyanka, Virdi, Amardeep Singh, Kaur, Parmeet and Mahajan, Gulshan (2014). Influence of early and delayed transplantation of paddy on physicochemical, pasting, cooking, textural, and protein characteristics of milled rice. 4th Cereals & Europe Spring Meeting, Leuven, Belgium, 29-31 May 2013. St. Paul, MN, United States: American Association of Cereal Chemists. doi: 10.1094/CCHEM-09-13-0193-R
2014
Journal Article
Global warming and its possible impact on agriculture in India
Chauhan, Bhagirath Singh, Prabhjyot-Kaur, Mahajan, Gulshan, Randhawa, Ramanjit Kaur, Singh, Harpreet and Kang, Manjit S. (2014). Global warming and its possible impact on agriculture in India. Advances in Agronomy, 123, 65-121. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-420225-2.00002-9
2014
Journal Article
Influence of rate and time of nitrogen application on the yield and quality characteristics of basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Kumar, Vivek, Mahajan, Gulshan and Sharma, Neerja (2014). Influence of rate and time of nitrogen application on the yield and quality characteristics of basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.). Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 20 (4), 1723-1729.
2013
Journal Article
Effect of transplanting times on the milling, cooking and textural characteristics of different rice cultivars
Anand, Tanupriya, Sharma, Sajeev Rattan, Mahajan, Gulshan and Chand, Tarsem (2013). Effect of transplanting times on the milling, cooking and textural characteristics of different rice cultivars. Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 19 (3), 829-834.
2013
Journal Article
Feasibility of mechanical transplanter for paddy transplanting in Punjab
Manes, G. S., Dixit, Anoop, Singh, Arshdeep, Mahal, J. S. and Mahajan, G. (2013). Feasibility of mechanical transplanter for paddy transplanting in Punjab. AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America, 44 (3), 14-17.
2013
Journal Article
The role of cultivars in managing weeds in dry-seeded rice production systems
Mahajan, Gulshan and Chauhanm Bhagirath Singh (2013). The role of cultivars in managing weeds in dry-seeded rice production systems. Crop Protection, 49, 52-57. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2013.03.008
2013
Journal Article
Herbicide options for weed control in dry-seeded aromatic rice in India
Mahajan, Gulshan and Chauhan, Bhagirath S. (2013). Herbicide options for weed control in dry-seeded aromatic rice in India. Weed Technology, 27 (4), 682-689. doi: 10.1614/WT-D-13-00016.1
2013
Journal Article
Dry-seeded rice culture in Punjab State of India: lessons learned from farmers
Mahajan, G., Chauhan, B. S. and Gill, M. S. (2013). Dry-seeded rice culture in Punjab State of India: lessons learned from farmers. Field Crops Research, 144, 89-99. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2013.01.008
2012
Journal Article
Cultivar response, dry-matter partitioning, and nitrogen-use efficiency in dry direct-seeded rice in Northwest India
Mahajan, G., Timsina, J., Jhanji, Shalini, Sekhon, N. K. and Kuldeep-Singh, (2012). Cultivar response, dry-matter partitioning, and nitrogen-use efficiency in dry direct-seeded rice in Northwest India. Journal of Crop Improvement, 26 (6), 767-790. doi: 10.1080/15427528.2012.686473
2012
Journal Article
Crop performance and water- and nitrogen-use efficiencies in dry-seeded rice in response to irrigation and fertilizer amounts in northwest India
Mahajan, G., Chauhan, B. S., Timsina, J., Singh, P. P. and Singh, K. (2012). Crop performance and water- and nitrogen-use efficiencies in dry-seeded rice in response to irrigation and fertilizer amounts in northwest India. Field Crops Research, 134, 59-70. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2012.04.011
2012
Journal Article
Role of integrated weed management strategies in sustaining conservation agriculture systems
Chauhan, Bhagirath Singh and Mahajan, Gulshan (2012). Role of integrated weed management strategies in sustaining conservation agriculture systems. Current Science, 103 (2), 135-136.
2012
Journal Article
Changes in yield and grain quality characteristics of irrigated rice (Oryza sativa) genotypes under aerobic conditions
Singh, Naveen, Kaur, Rupinder, Sharma, Neerja, Mahajan, Gulshan and Bharaj, T. S. (2012). Changes in yield and grain quality characteristics of irrigated rice (Oryza sativa) genotypes under aerobic conditions. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 82 (7), 589-595.
2012
Journal Article
Response of foliar application of iron and green manuring in dry direct-seeded and transplanted rice (Oryza sativa)
Mahajan, G., Sekhon, N. K. and Sidhu, A. S. (2012). Response of foliar application of iron and green manuring in dry direct-seeded and transplanted rice (Oryza sativa). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 82 (4), 373-375.
2012
Journal Article
Performance of basmati rice (Oryza sativa) through organic source of nutrients
Mahajan, G., Gill, M. S. and Dogra, B. (2012). Performance of basmati rice (Oryza sativa) through organic source of nutrients. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 82 (5), 459-461. doi: 10.56093/ijas.v82i5.17813
2012
Journal Article
Impact of climate change on weeds in the rice-wheat cropping system
Mahajan, Gulshan, Singh, Samunder and Chauhan, Bhagirath Singh (2012). Impact of climate change on weeds in the rice-wheat cropping system. Current Science, 102 (9), 1254-1255.
2012
Journal Article
Ecology and management of weeds under conservation agriculture: A review
Chauhan, Bhagirath Singh, Singh, Ravi Gopal and Mahajan, Gulshan (2012). Ecology and management of weeds under conservation agriculture: A review. Crop Protection, 38, 57-65. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2012.03.010
2012
Book Chapter
Productivity and sustainability of the rice-wheat cropping system in the Indo-Gangetic plains of the Indian subcontinent: Problems, opportunities, and strategies
Chauhan, Bhagirath S., Mahajan, Gulshan, Sardana, Virender, Timsina, Jagadish and Jat, Mangi L. (2012). Productivity and sustainability of the rice-wheat cropping system in the Indo-Gangetic plains of the Indian subcontinent: Problems, opportunities, and strategies. Advances in Agronomy. (pp. 315-369) edited by Donald L. Sparks. San Diego United States: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-394278-4.00006-4
2011
Journal Article
Performance and water-use efficiency of rice relative to establishment methods in northwestern indo-gangetic plains
Mahajan, G., Timsina, J. and Kuldeep-Singh, (2011). Performance and water-use efficiency of rice relative to establishment methods in northwestern indo-gangetic plains. Journal of Crop Improvement, 25 (5), 597-617. doi: 10.1080/15427528.2011.599480
2011
Journal Article
Rice grain and starch properties: effects of nitrogen fertilizer application
Singh, Narpinder, Pal, Nisha, Mahajan, Gulshan, Singh, Sandeep and Shevkani, Khetan (2011). Rice grain and starch properties: effects of nitrogen fertilizer application. Carbohydrate Polymers, 86 (1), 219-225. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2011.04.039
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