Department of Soil Science and Agril. Chemistry

Head of Department   :  Dr. J. J. Vaghani                    

Contact                       :  02792-277998

E-mail                          :  jjvaghani@jau.in

Faculty Strength (Current Position): 

Sr. No.NameDesignationQualificationSpecializationExperience YearRecognition for M.Sc. /Ph.D. /PG Teaching / GuidingContact Details
1Dr. J. J. Vaghani ProfessorPh.D.Soil Science and Agril. Chemistry17PG teaching & M.Sc. Guidingjjvaghani@jau.in
2Dr. S. S. SapreAssistant ProfessorPh.D.Biochemistry11PG teaching & M.Sc./Ph.D. Guidingsarangsapre27@jau.in
3Dr. Sonali B.  ChaudhariAssistant ProfessorPh.D.Soil Science and Agril. Chemistry1PG teaching & M.Sc. Guidingsbchaudhari@jau.in

Courses Offered at UG / Others (Odd & Even Sem.):

(A) Under Graduate Programme, B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri. : 

5th Dean
Sr. No.Name of FacultyOdd / EvenCourse No.Title of the courseCredit
1Dr. J. J. VaghaniOddAg. Chem. 1.1Fundamentals of Soil Science2+1
2Dr. J. J. VaghaniEvenAg. Chem. 2.2Manures, Fertilizers and Fertility Management2 + 1
3Dr. S. S. SapreEvenBiochem. 2.1Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry2 + 1
3Dr. J. J. VaghaniOddAg. Chem. 3.3Problematic Soils & Their Management2 + 1
4Dr. S. S. SapreOddPl. Phy. 3.1Fundamentals of Crop Physiology2 + 1
5Dr. S. S. SapreOddBiotech. 5.1Introductory Biotechnology1 + 1
6

Dr. J. J. Vaghani

Dr. S. S. Sapre

OddEnvs.5.1Environmental studies and disaster management2 + 1
7

Dr. J. J. Vaghani

Dr. Sonali B. Chaudhari

Dr. S. S. Sapre

EvenELP 8.2Soil, water, plant & seed testing0 + 10

 

6th Dean
Sr. No.Name of FacultyOdd / EvenCourse No.Title of the courseCredit
1

Dr. J.J.Vaghani/

Dr. Sonali B. Chaudhari

OddSoil 1.1Fundamentals of Soil Science2+1
2

Dr. J.J.Vaghani/

Dr. Sonali B. Chaudhari

EvenSoil 2.2Soil Fertility Management2+1
3

Dr. J.J.Vaghani

Dr. S. S. Sapre

EvenVAC-1Environmental studies and disaster management2+1
4Dr. Sonali B. ChaudhariOddSEC 5Soil, Water and Plant testing0 + 2
5

Dr. J.J.Vaghani/

Dr. Sonali B. Chaudhari

EvenSoil 4.3Problematic soil and their management1+1

Laboratory Facility: 

Sr. No.Name of Lab.Facilities
1.Soil Chemistry/ ELP laboratoryGlass distillation unit, hot air oven, flame photometer, spectrophotometer, shaking machine, water bath, weighing balance, titration unit, manual nitrogen distillation unit, muffle furnace etc.
2.Biochemistry/ ELP laboratorySpectrophotometer, flame photometer, weighing balance, nitrogen analyzer, multi-parameter, water bath, vortex, magnetic stirrer with hot plate, hot air oven, electrophoresis unit, hot plate, titration unit etc.

List of Major Equipment / Instruments : 

Sr. No.Name of laboratoryName of Equipment / InstrumentNo of Equipment / Instrument
1Soil Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ ELP laboratoryMulti-parameter2
2pH meter2
3EC meter1
4Double beam spectrophotometer2
5Nitrogen analyzer1
6Manual nitrogen distillation unit3
7Hot air oven4
8Weighing balance3
9Top pan balance1
10Water bath6
11Muffle furnace1
12Flame photometer2
13Hot plate2
14Mechanical shaker2
15Hot plate with magnetic stirrer1
16Vortex mixer1
17Glass distillation unit2
18Refrigerator3
19Leaf area meter1
20Electrophoresis unit1
21Chlorophyll meter1
22PCR1
23Refrigerated centrifuge2
24UV-trans illuminator1
25Autoclave1

ELP Facilities: 

Sr. No.Name of Museum/ Exhibition / ELP HallSize (Sq.m)Purpose
1Soil Chemistry/ ELP laboratory125.45UG practical & ELP work
2Biochemistry/ELP laboratory125.45UG practical & ELP work

M.Sc. / Ph.D. Students Guided:

(A) Number of students guided by the faculties: 

Sr. No.Name of FacultyNo. of students
M.Sc. (Agri.)Ph.D.
1Dr. J. J. Vaghani7-
2Dr. S. S. Sapre7-

Awards received by Faculties

Sr. No.Name of FacultyAwarded byYear
1Dr. J.J.Vaghani as co-worker with Dr. M.G.Valu in the field of plant breedingSponsored by Shri Hari-Om- Ashram, Nadiad on 02/02/2023      (The Gujarat Association  for Agricultuaral Sciences)2023
2

Dr. J. J. Vaghani

AICRP on sesame Team

ICAR- Indian Istitute of Oilseed Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad2023