Nikita Gambhir
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About
Dr. Nikita Gambhir is a pioneering plant pathologist whose research focuses on sustainable disease management in viticulture, particularly the integration of ultraviolet (UV) light technology and advanced sensing for grapevine health. Her most impactful work, cited 26 times, demonstrates that nighttime applications of germicidal UV-C light can effectively suppress three major grapevine diseases—powdery mildew, downy mildew, and sour rot—offering a promising alternative to conventional fungicides. This breakthrough addresses critical issues of fungicide resistance and environmental impact in vineyard management. Dr. Gambhir has also advanced precision agriculture through hyperspectral sensing, developing non-destructive methods to monitor foliar fungicide efficacy in real-time, enabling growers to optimize spray intervals and reduce chemical inputs. Her innovative combination of photobiology and remote sensing represents a significant step toward data-driven, low-input viticulture. With her work bridging laboratory insights and field applications, Dr. Gambhir is shaping the future of sustainable crop protection, making her research essential reading for students and professionals seeking eco-friendly solutions to pressing agricultural challenges.
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