Dr. Durga Mani Gautam
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Dr. Durga Mani Gautam

Adjunt Professor
Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Horticulture from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Poultry Management
62%
Postharvest Physiology
90%
Agricultural Science
75%
Potato Crop
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
21
Articles
85
Abstracts
22

Selected Publications

  1. Rokaya, P.R., D.R. Baral, D.M. Gautam, A.K. Shrestha and K.P. Paudyal, 2020. Effect of harvesting methods on storage behaviour of mandarin (Citrus reticulata blanco) under cellar condition. Int. J. Sci. Qualitative Anal., 6: 8-12.
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  2. Adhikari, R.K., D.D. Dhakal, D.M. Gautam, R.B. Thapa and K.M. Tripathi et al., 2018. Shelf-life and quality of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var Botrytis) as affected by the type of polymeric films and duration of modified atmosphere packaging. Nep. Hort., 13: 21-27.
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  3. Khadka, R.B., M. Marasini, R. Rawal, D.M. Gautam and A.L. Acedo, 2017. Effects of variety and postharvest handling practices on microbial population at different stages of the value chain of fresh tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) in western terai of Nepal. BioMed Res. Int., Vol. 2017. 10.1155/2017/7148076.
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  4. Shrestha, R.L., D.D. Dhakal, D.M. Gautam and K.P. Paudel, 2012. Study of fruit diversity and selection of elite acid lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle) genotypes in Nepal. Am. J. Plant Sci., 3: 1098-1104.
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  5. Shrestha, R.L, D.D. Dhakal, D.M. Gautam, K.P. Paudyal and S. Sangita, 2012. Tree-aspects based variation in physiochemical components of acid lime fruits in Nepal. Nepalese Hortic., 8: 54-58.
  6. Shrestha, R.L, D.D. Dhakal, D.M. Gautam and K.P. Paudel, 2012. Genetic diversity assesment of acid lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle) landraces in Nepal, using SSR markers. Am. J. Plant Sci., 3: 1674-1681.
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  7. Pandey, Y.R., D.M. Gautam, R.B. Thapa, M.D. Sharma and K.P. Paudel, 2012. Evaluation of pole bean varieties for autumn season production in the western hills of Nepal. Nepalese Hortic., 8: 1-6.
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  8. Josi, K.R., D.M. Gautam, D.R. Baral and U. Pun, 2012. Effect of corm size and varieties on growth performance and cut flower characteristics of gladiolus. Nepalese Hortic., 8: 7-12.
  9. Josi, K.R., D.M. Gautam, D.R. Baral and U. Pun, 2012. Effect of corm size and varieties on corm/cormels production and vase life of gladiolus. Nepalese J. Sci. Technol., 12: 35-40.
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  10. Pandey, Y.R., D.M. Gautam, R.B Thapa, M.D. Sharma and K.P. Paudel, 2011. Study on french bean variability in mid western hills of Nepal. Kasetsart J.Nat. Sci., 54: 1-13.
  11. Dhakal, D., S.C. Shah, D.M. Gautam and R.N. Yadav, 2009. Effect of boron and phosphorous applications rates on boron uptake and yield of cauliflowers (Brassica oleracia var botrytis L.). J. Inst.Agric. Anim. Sci., 30: 87-95.
  12. Shha, V.K., S.M. Shakya, D.M. Gautam and A. Srivastava, 2007. Effect of sowing time and row spacing on yield and quality of seed of pea crop at Rampur, Chitwan. IAAS Res. Adv., 1: 59-64.
  13. Sharam, M.D., D.M. Gautam and D.R. Panthee, 2007. Characterization and evaluation of indigenous garlic (Allium sativum L.) germ plasm of Nepal. IAAS Res. Adv., 1: 41-48.
  14. Shaha, R.P., S.M. Shakya, D.M. Gautam and M.D. Sharma, 2007. Effect of dates of sowing on radish cultivars on humid sub-tropical condition of Rampur, Chitwan. IAAS Res. Adv., 2: 41-45.
  15. Khatiwada, B.D., D.M. Gautam, D.D. Dhakal and S.M. Shakya, 2007. Effect of calcium carbide, ethrel and different plant materials on ripening of banana (Musa sapientum L.) cv. Malbhog. IAAS Res. Adv., 2: 53-60.
  16. Ghimire, S.P., P.P. Subedi, S.M. Shakya and D.M. Gautam, 2007. Influence of seed storage conditions on viability, germination and vigour of onion (Allium cepa L.) and okra (Abelmoschos esculentus L. Moench) seeds at different conditions. IAAS Res. Adv., 2: 33-39.
  17. Bhusal, Y.R., D.M. Gautam, D.D. Dhakal and P.P. Subedi, 2007. Effect of maturity stage on postharvest shelf life and quality of mandarin orange. IAAS Res. Adv., 1: 37-40.
  18. Bastakoti, P and D.M. Gautam, 2007. Effect of maturity stages and postharvest Stages on shelf life and quality of mandarin orange in modified cellar store. J. Inst.Agric. Anim. Sci., 28: 65-74.
  19. Neupane, K.R., D.D. Dhakal, R.B. Thapa and D.M. Gautam, 2006. Foraging preference of giant honeybee, Apis dorsata F., to selected horticultural crops. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci., 27: 87-92.
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  20. Chaudhary, B.R., M.D. Sharma, S.M. Shakya and D.M. Gautam, 2006. Effect of plant growth regulators on growth, yield and quality of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) at Pampur, Chitwan. J. Inst. Agric. Sci., 27: 65-68.
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  21. Bhattarai, D.R. and D.M. Gautam, 2006. Effect of harvesting method and calcium on post harvest physiology of tomato. Nepal Agric. Res. J., 7: 37-41.
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  22. Pandey, B., D.M. Gautam, S.M. Shakya and M.B. Sharma, 2004. Morphological characteristization of sweet potato genotypes. Nepalese Hortic., 4: 37-42.
  23. Thapa, B.B and D.M. Gautam, 2002. Preharvest application of gibberellic acid and maturity stages on shelf life of mandarin orange. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci., 23: 41-47.
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  24. Subedi, D.K., D.M. Gautam, S.M. Shakya and A. Srivastava, 2002. Effect of Irrigation on production of onion bulb. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci., 23: 35-40.
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  25. Gautam, D.M and I.P. Gautam, 2002. Appropriate planting time and clump management practice for banana cultivation. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci., 23: 21-27.
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