Association of Nepalese Agricultural Professionals of Americas (NAPA)

2020 Grant Cycle: Awarded Grants  (Total: 16)

Title: In-vitro Evaluation of Chemical Fungicides Against Pestalotia longisetula Causing Fruit and Crown Rot of Strawberry

• Awardee: Prashant Bhattarai, Tribhuvan University / Lamjung Campus, IAAS
• Local advisor: Ram Kumar Shrestha
• NAPA advisor: Megha Parajulee

Title: Evaluation of Growth and Yield Parameters of Local Landraces of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) to Azospirillum brasilense and Pseudomonas flourescens in Dang valley

• Awardee: Shishir Dahal, Tribhuvan University / Campus of Live Sciences, IAAS
• Local advisor: Siddalal Bohara
• NAPA advisor: Nitya Khanal

Title: Effect of seed treatment on germination and seedling health of summer season okra in Chitwan, Nepal using different plant extracts as bio fungicides

• Awardee: Anugya Bhattarai, Agriculture and Forestry University / Central Campus, AFU
• Local advisor: Ritesh Kumar Yadav
• NAPA advisor: Pradeep Wagle

Title: Characterization of Nepalese Sweet Potato Landraces (Ipomoea batatas L.) Using Morphological Markers for Food and Feed

• Awardee: Nabin Poudel, Agriculture and Forestry University / Central Campus, AFU
• Local advisor: Arjun Kumar Shrestha
• NAPA advisor: Dilip Panthee

Title: Effects of Rhizobium Inoculation Strains on Nodulation and Yield of Rice Beans (Vigna umbellate) Landraces in Rampur, Chitwan

• Awardee: Bidya Ojha, Agriculture and Forestry University / Central Campus, AFU
• Local advisor: Suman Dhakal
• NAPA advisor: Pramod Pokhrel

Title: Effect of Phosphorus on Differently Spaced Mung Bean (Vigna radiata) in Rainfed Condition

• Awardee: Pritam Thapa, Tribhuvan University / Lamjung Campus, IAAS
• Local advisor: Roshan Subedi
• NAPA advisor: Buddhi Gyawali

Title: Women Participation in Cardamom Production: A Study of Ilam District

• Awardee: Mahima Gotame, Tribhuvan University / Mahendra Ratna Multiple Campus
• Local advisor: Ganesh Bahadur Rawat
• NAPA advisor: Purna Kandel

Title: Variance Component Analysis Among Amaranthus Genotypes in Mid Hills of Nepal

• Awardee: Prabha Adhikari, Tribhuvan University / Lamjung Campus, IAAS
• Local advisor: Nav Raj Adhikari
• NAPA advisor: Khusi Tiwari

Title: Prevalence of Hemo Protozoans in Stray Dogs of Kathmandu District

• Awardee: Pramila Subedi, Agriculture and Forestry University / Veterinary Science and Fisheries, AFU
• Local advisor: Dr. Arjun Aryal
• NAPA advisor: Santosh Dhakal

Title: Effect of Rooting Hormones and Media on Vegetative Propagation of Bougainvillea glabra cv. Single Pink Through Hardwood Cutting

• Awardee: Jebina Shrestha, Tribhuvan University / Gauradaha Agriculture Campus, IAAS
• Local advisor: Nirajan Bhandari
• NAPA advisor: Sharad Marahatta

Title: Assessment of Mechanization Status of Paddy Production in the Western Nepal

• Awardee: Sagar Bhandari, Agriculture and Forestry University / Central Campus, AFU
• Local advisor: Pankaj Raj Dhital
• NAPA advisor: Aditya Khanal

Title: Integrated Nutrient Management in Sesame in Lamahi, Dang

• Awardee: Gaurav Thakur, Tribhuvan University / Prithu Technical College
• Local advisor: Krishna Aryal
• NAPA advisor: Kabindra Adhikari

Title: Prevalence of Fish Tapeworm (Diphyllobothrium latum) in Commercial Fish Farms of Chitwan District

• Awardee: Sampada Devkota, Agriculture and Forestry University / Central Campus, AFU
• Local advisor: Dr. Dilip Kumar Jha
• NAPA advisor: Uma Karkee

Title: Assessing the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards Rabies from Three Most Affected Districts of Nepal

• Awardee: Alok Dhakal, Tribhuvan University / Paklihawa Campus, IAAS
• Local advisor: Dr. Krishna Kaphle
• NAPA advisor: Ramjee Ghimire

Title: Productivity and Reproductive Performance of Yak and Their Cross Breeds in Lower Mustang of Nepal

• Awardee: Bijay Paudel, Agriculture and Forestry University / Veterinary Science and Fisheries, AFU
• Local advisor: Gokarna Gautam
• NAPA advisor: Sushil Paudyal

Title: Community Engagement in Livestock Development: A Study of National Agriculture Development Company (NADC), Salyan, Nepal

• Awardee: Susma Thapa, Agriculture and Forestry University / Veterinary Science and Fisheries, AFU
• Local advisor: Prem Bhandari
• NAPA advisor: Prem Bhandari