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Journal

Automatic Motor Control System using Deep Learning Object Detection Model and PySeriel Communication Chouriya A., Thomas E. V., Soni P. By Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (AMA) - (Accepted/In-Press)
Modelling soil-rotor blade interaction of vertical axis rotary tiller using discrete element method (DEM) Patidar P., Soni P., Jain A., Mahore V. By Journal of Terramechanics 112 59-68 (2024)
Cloud-driven serverless framework for generalised tractor fuel consumption prediction model using machine learning Nagar H., Machavaram R., Ambuj R., Soni P., Mahore V., Patidar P. By Cogent Engineering 11 - (2024)
Development and evaluation of a machine vision-based cotton fertilizer applicator Chouriya A., Thomas E.V., Soni P., Patidar V.K., Dhruw L. By Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research 22 - (2024)
Development of microcontroller-based draft measuring system using Xbee technology Chouriya A., Tewari V.K., Soni P., Singh N., Kumar P. By Cogent Engineering 11 - (2024)
Drone-mounted remote-controlled arm for monitoring and precision spraying coconut rhinoceros beetle infestations Samseemoung G., Soni P., Janthong M., Promjan W. By Smart Agricultural Technology 8 - (2024)
Machine learning-based draft prediction for mouldboard ploughing in sandy clay loam soil Mahore V., Soni P., Paul A., Patidar P., Machavaram R. By Journal of Terramechanics 111 31-40 (2024)
Estimating depth from RGB images using deep-learning for robotic applications in apple orchards G D. L., Rathore D. , Senthilkumar P. , Patidar P. , Zhang X. , Karkee M. , Machavaram R. , Soni P. By Smart Agricultural Technology 6 1-9 (2023)
Optimizing mat quality and transplanter performance using soil mix with vermicompost and farmyard manure in paddy tray nursery : A sustainable smart farming approach in India Choudhary V., Machavaram R. , Soni P. By Farming System 1 1-11 (2023)
Assessing the Consumers Purchase Intention and Consumption of Convenience Food in Emerging Economy: The Role of Physical Determinants Imtiyaz H., Soni P., Yukongdi V. By SAGE Open 13 - (2023)
Drone application with low-cost remote-controlled earth-drilling machine for modern agriculture Samseemoung G., Thongindam P., Soni P. By Agriculture and Natural Resources 57 173-180 (2023)
A Two-Stage Deep-Learning Model for Detection and Occlusion-Based Classification of Kashmiri Orchard Apples for Robotic Harvesting Rathore D., G D. L., Reddy K. L., Chawla Y. , Buragohain M. , Soni P. , Machavaram R. , Hussain S. Z., Ray H. , Ghosh A. By Journal of Biosystems Engineering 48 242-256 (2023)
Detection of Coconut Clusters Based on Occlusion Condition Using Attention-Guided Faster R-CNN for Robotic Harvesting Divyanth L.G., Soni P., Pareek C.M., Machavaram R., Nadimi M., Paliwal J. By Foods 11 - (2022)
Identification of Green Gram (Vigna radiata) Grains Infested by Callosobruchus maculatus Through X-ray Imaging and GAN-Based Image Augmentation Divyanth L.G., Chelladurai V., Loganathan M., Jayas D.S., Soni P. By Journal of Biosystems Engineering 47 302-317 (2022)
Image-to-Image Translation-Based Data Augmentation for Improving Crop/Weed Classification Models for Precision Agriculture Applications Divyanth L.G., Guru D.S., Soni P., Machavaram R., Nadimi M., Paliwal J. By Algorithms 15 - (2022)
Understanding Consumer's purchase intention and consumption of convenience food in an emerging economy: Role of marketing and commercial determinants Imtiyaz H., Soni P., Yukongdi V. By Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 10 - (2022)
Optimal vision-based guidance row locating for autonomous agricultural machines Ruangurai P., Dailey M.N., Ekpanyapong M., Soni P. By Precision Agriculture - (2022)
Consumer s purchase intention and consumption of convenience food: the role of socio-demographic and economic determinants Imtiyaz H., Soni P., Yukongdi V. By Food Research 6 68-82 (2022)
Investigating the role of psychological, social, religious and ethical determinants on consumers purchase intention and consumption of convenience food Imtiyaz H., Soni P., Yukongdi V. By Foods 10 1-21 (2021)
A grain yield sensor for yield mapping with local rice combine harvester Sirikun C., Samseemoung G., Soni P., Langkapin J., Srinonchat J. By Agriculture (Switzerland) 11 - (2021)
Role of sensory appeal, nutritional quality, safety, and health determinants on convenience food choice in an academic environment Imtiyaz H., Soni P., Yukongdi V. By Foods 10 1-17 (2021)
Factors influencing farmers utilisation of marketing information sources: some empirical evidence from Pakistan Yaseen M., Ahmad M.M., Soni P., Kuwornu J.K.M., Saqib S.E. By Development in Practice - (2021)
Growth and Productivity of Four Cassava Cultivars on Several Levels of Mixed Fertilizers Wahyuningsih S., Indriani F.C., Restuono J., Noerwijati K., Taufiq A., Baliadi Y., Budiono R., Van Minh N., Soni P. By Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences 14 939-944 (2021)
Modified arrowroot starch and glucomannan for preserving physicochemical properties of sweet bread [Amido modificado de araruta e glucomanano na preservação das propriedades físico-químicas de pão doce] Damat D., Setyobudi R.H., Soni P., Tain A., Handjani H., Chasanah U. By Ciencia e Agrotecnologia 44 1-9 (2020)
Environmental and economic assessment of paddy based cropping systems in Middle Indo-Gangetic plains, India Sinha R., Soni P., Perret S.R. By Environmental and Sustainability Indicators 8 1-8 (2020)
Using information from images for plantation monitoring: A review of solutions for smallholders Putra B.T.W., Soni P., Marhaenanto B., Pujiyanto, Sisbudi Harsono S., Fountas S. By Information Processing in Agriculture 7 109-119 (2020)
Improving Nitrogen Assessment with an RGB Camera across Uncertain Natural Light from Above-Canopy Measurements Widjaja Putra B. T., Soni P. By Precision Agriculture 21 147-159 (2020)
Prevalence of drug resistant of tuberculosis suspect: A district Central Java, Indonesia Setiyadi N.A., Wijayanti A.C., Asyfiradayati R., Bagaskoro A., Widodo W., Soni P. By Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health 23 134-144 (2020)
Performance Evaluation of AquaCrop and DSSAT-CERES for Maize under Different Irrigation and Manure Application Rates in Himalayan Region of India Babel M. S., Deb P. , Soni P. By Agricultural Research 8 207-217 (2019)
An Investigation of Copper Chlorophyllin Solution for Low-Cost Optical Devices Calibration in Chlorophyll Measurement Widjaja Putra B. T., Purwoko R. S., Indarto I. , Soni P. By International Journal of Metrology and Quality Engineering 10 1-6 (2019)
Physico-mechanical properties of cassava stem as related to cutting Chalachai S., Soni P. By AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America 50 14-22 (2019)
Physico-Mechanical Properties of Cassava Stem as Related to Cutting Chalachai S., Soni P. By Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (AMA) 50 14-22 (2019)
Predicting Rice Pest Population Occurance with Satellite-Derived Crop Phenology, Ground Meteorological Observation, and Machine Learning: A Case Study for the Central Plain of Thailand Skawsang S., Nagai M. , Tripathi N. K., Soni P. By Applied Sciences 9 1-19 (2019)
Predicting Rice Pest Population Occurrence with Saellite-Derived Crop Phenology, Ground Meteorological Observation, and Machine Learning : A Case Study for the Central Plain of Thailand Skawsang S., Nagai M. , Tripathi N. K., Soni P. By Applied Sciences 9 1-19 (2019)
Factors Influencing the Adoption of Good Agricultural Practices and Export Decision of Thailand s Vegetable Farmers Laosutsan P., Shivakoti G. P., Soni P. By International Journal of the Commons 13 867-880 (2019)
Sustainability Assessment of Crop Production in Accord with Energy, Environment and Economic Performances in Nepal Pokhrel A., Soni P. By Environmental Sustainability 2 343-353 (2019)
Agricultural and natural resources adaptations to climate change: Factors influencing the adoption of good agricultural practices and export decision of thailandâ s vegetable farmers Laosutsan P., Shivakoti G.P., Soni P. By International Journal of the Commons 13 867-880 (2019)
Climate Change Mitigation through Sustainable Degraded Peatlands Management in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia Surahman A., Shivakoti G. P., Soni P. By International Journal of the Commons 13 859-856 (2019)
Dietary fiber and antioxidant activity of gluten-free cookies with coffee cherry flour addition Damat D., Anggriani R., Setyobudi R.H., Soni P. By Coffee Science 14 493-500 (2019)
Energy Balance and Environmental Impacts of Rice and Wheat Production: A case study in Nepal Pokhrel A., Soni P. By International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering 12 201-207 (2019)
Evaluating Farmers Access to Agricultural Information: Evidence from Semi-Arid Region of Rajasthan State, India Parmar I. S., Soni P. , Kuwornu J. K., Salin K. R. By Agriculture (Switzerland) 9 1-17 (2019)
Energy use and efficiency in selected rice-based cropping systems of the Middle-Indo Gangetic Plains in India Soni P., Sinha R., Perret S.R. By Energy Reports 4 554-564 (2018)
Energy use and efficiency in selected rice-based cropping systems ofthe Middle-Indo Gangetic Plains in India Soni P., Sinha R. , Perret S. R. By Energy Reports 4 554-564 (2018)
Enhanced Broadband Greenness in Assessing Chlorophyll a and b, Carotenoid, and Nitrogen in Robusta Coffee Plantations using a Digital Camera Widjaja Putra B. T., Soni P. By Precision Agriculture 19 238-256 (2018)
Are Peatland Farming Systems Sustainable? Case Study on Assessing Existing Farming Systems in the Peatland of Central Kalimantan, Indonesia Surahman A., Soni P. , Shivakoti G. P. By Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences 15 1-19 (2018)
Estimating biophysical properties of coffee (Coffea canephora) plants with above-canopy field measurements, using CropSpec® Widjaja Putra B. T., Soni P. , Morimoto E. By International Agrophysics 32 183-191 (2018)
Assessing farmers access to ICT and non-ICT sources for agricultural development in Semi-Arid Region in India Parmar I. S., Soni P. , Salin K. R., Kuwornu J. K. By Journal of Agricultural Informatics 9 22-39 (2018)
Attributes determining consumer preference for organic rice in Bangkok, Thailand Sakolwitayanon H., Soni P., Damien J. By British Food Journal 120 2017-2032 (2018)
Attributes determining consumer preference for organic rice in Bangkok, Thailand Sakolwitayanon H., Soni P. , Damien J. By British Food Journal 120 2017-2032 (2018)
Smallholder farmers crop combinations under different land tenure systems in Thailand: The role of flood and government policy Panichvejsunti T., Kuwornu J. K., Shivakoti G. P., Grunbuhel C. , Soni P. By Land Use Policy 72 129-137 (2018)
Dataset of chlorophyll content estimation of Coffea Canephora using Red and Near-Infrared consumer-grade camera Widjaja Putra B.T., Soni P. By Data in Brief 21 736-741 (2018)
Dataset of Chlorophyll content Estimation of Coffea Canephora using Red and Near-Infrared consumer-grade camera Widjaja Putra B. T., Soni P. By Data in Brief 21 736-741 (2018)
Farm Households Simultaneous Use of Sources to Access Information on Cotton Crop Production Yaseen M., Ahmad M. M., Soni P. By Journal of Agricultural and Food Information 19 149-161 (2018)
The role of farmer organizations and networks in the rice supply chain in Thailand Sathapatyanon J., Kuwornu J. K., Shivakoti G. P., Soni P. , Anal A. K., Datta A. By Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies 8 554-578 (2018)
An investigation into a resource and environmentally sustainable system: zero-tillage lentil and garlic production in Nepal Pokhrel A., Soni P. By Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems 42 982-1002 (2018)
Reducing CO2 Emissions and Supporting Food Security in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, with Improved Peatland Management Surahman A., Soni P. , Shivakoti G. P. By Land Use Policy 72 325-332 (2018)
Strategies for Improving Short Term Sustainability of Agriculture on Degraded Peatlands in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia Surahman A., Soni P. , Shivakoti G. P. By Environment, Development and Sustainability 1-21 (2018)

ITPMS Web Application Instrumented Tractor Performance Monitoring System Soni P., Patidar P. , Mahore V. By - (2024)
FuelForecast RF: Cloud-Connected App for Real-Time Tractor Fuel Consumption Prediction using Random Forest A., Soni P. , Machavaram R. , Nagar H. By - (2023)
FuelPredx: Cloud-Connected App for Real-Time Forecasting of Tractor Fuel Consumption using Decision Trees Machavaram R., Soni P. , Nagar H. , A. By - (2023)
FuelSmartWeb: Cloud-Integrated Online Software for Real-time Tractor Fuel Consumption Forecasting using Random Forest A., Machavaram R. , Soni P. , Nagar H. By - (2023)
Graphic User Interface (GUI) for optimal path generation for laser land leveler operation using Genetic Algorithm A., Machavaram R. , Soni P. By - (2023)
Graphic User Interface (GUI) for optimal path generation for laser land leveler operation using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm A., Machavaram R. , Soni P. By - (2023)
ImpliDraft: Cloud-powered Serverless Platform for Real-time Tractor Draft Prediction Nagar H., A. , Soni P. , Machavaram R. By - (2023)
PTOPredX: Cloud-hosted Serverless System for Instantaneous Tractor Engine PTO power prediction Ranjan A., Nagar H. , A. , Machavaram R. , Choudhary V. , Soni P. By - (2023)
Real-time In-Field Capsicum Detection cum localization App based on YOLOv7 Algorithm Paul A., A. , Machavaram R. , Soni P. By - (2023)
Real-time In-Field Capsicum Detection cum localization App based on YOLOv8 Algorithm Paul A., A. , Machavaram R. , Soni P. By - (2023)
TracDraft: Cloud-centric Serverless Package for Transient Draft prediction of Tractor Choudhary V., Machavaram R. , A. , Soni P. , Ranjan A. , Nagar H. By - (2023)
TrackFuel: Cloud-Infused Web Software for Real-time Tractor Fuel Consumption Prediction using Multiple Linear Regression A., Nagar H. , Soni P. , Machavaram R. By - (2023)
TracPredX: Cloud-enabled Serverless tool for Transient Engine Torque Prediction of Autonomous Tractor Ranjan A., Nagar H. , A. , Machavaram R. , Choudhary V. , Soni P. By - (2023)
TracPTO: Cloud-driven Serverless Architecture for real-time Engine PTO power prediction of Tractor Nagar H., Machavaram R. , Soni P. , A. By - (2023)
TracTorq: Cloud-connected Serverless Solution for Instantaneous Engine Torque Prediction of Autonomous Tractor A., Machavaram R. , Soni P. , Nagar H. By - (2023)

Patent

Unmanned Smart Agrochemical Sprayer Soni P., Patidar P. , Mahore V. By - (2024)
A Portable Device with an Electric Cooktop Energized by Manual Hand-Cranking Mechanism Soni P., Burde S. R., Sansi G. By - (2024)
A portable constant-rate, IoT based Cone Penetrometer Soni P., Machavaram R. , Mahore V. , Patidar P. By - (2023)
A Portable System for Real Time Metered Seed Counting and Metering Mechanisms Evaluation Soni P., Patidar V. , Patidar P. By - (2023)
A System for Automated Paddy Seedling Mat Preparation on Paddy Seedling Trays and Stacking Soni P., Machavaram R. , Choudhary V. , Patidar P. , Ranjan A. By - (2023)
Machine-vision-based fertilizer applicator to cotton plants Soni P., Chouriya A. , Thomas E. V., Mahore V. By - (2023)
Cassava Shredding Machine Mounted on the Front of a Tractor Soni P., Chalachai S. By - (2020)

Conferences

Characterization and Relationship Analysis of Various Genotypes of Collection Jatropha curcas L. Results of Crosses Based on Leaf Morphology Maftuchah M., Zainudin A., Septia E.D., Sya'bani A.N., Reswari H.A., Soni P., Sulistiyanto H. By E3S Web of Conferences 432 - (2023)
Detection of Cotton Plants Using the YOLOv7 Deep Learning Model Chouriya A., Soni P., Thomas E.V., Mahore V., Patidar P., Nagar H. By 2023 2nd International Conference on Futuristic Technologies, INCOFT 2023 - (2023)
The Effect of Pod Storage on Chemical and Microbiological Characteristics of Organic and Non- organic Balinese Cacao Pulps Mumpuni Erawati C., Chrisnasari R., Soni P. By E3S Web of Conferences 374 - (2023)
The Impact of Madden - Julian Oscillation and Sea Surface Temperature Process Interaction on Rainfall Variability during Rainy Season: A Case Study in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia Sudirman S., Mustofa Irawan A., Akbar D., Soni P., Neimane L. By E3S Web of Conferences 374 - (2023)
A Data-Driven Approach to Forecast Engine Torque of an Agricultural Tractor Across Varied Operational Range Using Machine Learning Nagar H., MacHavaram R., Paul A., Soni P., Mahore V., Chouriya A., Ambuj By 2023 2nd International Conference on Futuristic Technologies, INCOFT 2023 - (2023)
Improving the Capability of Corn Processing into Tortillas by Family Welfare Programme, in Gedong, Ngadirojo, Wonogiri Regency, Central Java, Indonesia Afriyanti A., Wely Asmoro N., Widyastuti R., Budi Handayani C., Liana Sari I., Relawati R., Soni P. By E3S Web of Conferences 374 - (2023)
An IoT-Enabled Tractor Data Sensing System for Precision Agriculture Mahore V., Patidar P., Soni P., Nagar H., Chouriya A., Paul A. By 2023 2nd International Conference on Futuristic Technologies, INCOFT 2023 - (2023)
Multiplication arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in Corn (Zea mays L.) with pots culture at greenhouse Sukmawati S., Adnyana A., Suprapta D.N., Proborini M., Soni P., Adinurani P.G. By E3S Web of Conferences 226 - (2021)
Effectiveness of mycorrhiza, plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and inorganic fertilizer on chlorophyll content in glycine max (L.) cv. Detam-4 Prida Muhammad M., Isnatin U., Soni P., Adinurani P.G. By E3S Web of Conferences 226 - (2021)
Optimization of Sulfur Soaking Water on Mechanical Properties and Physical Properties of Woven Petung Bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper Backer ex Heyne) Strips Martini Bako R., Sariman F., Wely Wullur C., Alrin Rahangmetan K., Cipto C., Widodo W., Soni P. By E3S Web of Conferences 190 - (2020)
Production potensial of sweet corn (Zea mays Linn. var. Saccharata Sturt ) 'Bonanza' to different planting pattern and phosphorus sources Adinurani P.G., Rahayu S., Budi L.S., Pambudi S., Soni P. By IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 293 - (2019)
Identification of a local variety of 'uwi' (Dioscorea alata Linn.) in four agro-climate regions of East-West Java-Indonesia based on tuber character Wuryantoro, Puspitawati I.R., Fitriyani R.I., Soni P. By IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 293 - (2019)
Effect of new NPK fertilizer on lowland rice (Oryza sativa L.) growth Budiono R., Adinurani P.G., Soni P. By IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 293 - (2019)

Book Chapter/Section

Strategic Analysis of Urban/Peri-urban Agriculture in Asia: Issues, Potential and Challenges Soni P., Salokhe V. M. By SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE PLANNING IN SELECTED URBAN REGIONS 73-83 (2017)
Bio-inspired macro-morphologic surface modifications to reduce soil-tool adhesion Soni P., Salokhe V. M. By BIO-INSPIRED SURFACES AND APPLICATIONS 421-484 (2016)
Prospect of Sustainable Peatland Agriculture for Supporting Food Security and Mitigating Greenhouse Gases Emisions in Indonesia Surahman A., Shivakoti G. P., Soni P. By REDEFINING DIVERSITY AND DYNAMICS OF NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN ASIA, Vol-1 291-303 (2016)
Traction and Trafficability of Off-road Operations in Soft Terrains Soni P., Salokhe V. M., Nakashima H. By ADVANCES IN SOIL AND TILLAGE RESEARCH 219-267 (2008)
Vibration Characteristics of Tractors and Power-tillers: An Ergonomics Perspective Salokhe V. M., Gholkar M. D., Soni P. , Nakashima H. By ERGONOMICS IN DEVELOPING REGIONS: NEEDS AND APPLICATIONS 203-233 (2008)
Physics of Soil-tool Adhesion: A Review of Principles Involved in Reducing Adhesive Forces Salokhe V. M., Soni P. By REVIEW OF CURRENT PROBLEMS IN AGROPHYSICS 83-117 (2005)

Book

A REGIONAL STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION: SUSTAINABLE MECHANIZATION ACROSS AGRI-FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC REGION Mrema G. C., Soni P. , Rolle R. By - (2014)
BOOK OF ABSTRACTS-2009 Salokhe V. M., Soni P. By - (2009)
BOOK OF ABSTRACTS-2007 Salokhe V. M., Jayasuriya H. P., Soni P. By - (2007)

Report

AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION AT A GLANCE: SELECTED COUNTRY STUDIES IN ASIA ON AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY DEVELOPMENT Soni P., Ou Y. By 1-142 (2010)

Agricultural and Food Engineering

Faculty

Responsibilities

Research Areas

Principal Investigator

Co-Principal Investigator

Ph. D. Students

Ajay Kumar Patel

Arjun Chouriya

Harsh Nagar

Meseret Abebe Wakjira

Prakhar Patidar

Sanjay Kumar Sial

Sreerag V

Vijay Kumar Patidar

Vijay Mahore

MS Students

Nuha Mohammed Adelkhier Elshiakh

William Wachira Mwangi