The Crop Science Podcast Show - Dr. Gaurav Jha: Drought & Tech in Crops | Ep. 17

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Gaurav Jha discusses the transformative power of sensor technologies in improving crop yields and effectively managing water resources. He highlights his research on drought resilience and the critical importance of water management in agriculture. Dr. Jha's work addresses the pressing challenges of today's farming industry and sets the stage for a sustainable and technologically advanced future in crop science. Don't miss this engaging episode, available on all major platforms, where technology meets tradition to revolutionize agriculture.

What will you learn:
Drought strategies

Sensor benefits

Water optimization

Community impact

Aquifer challenges

Meet the guest:

Dr. Gaurav Jha is an assistant professor of precision agriculture at Kansas State University, with a rich background spanning from being an assistant research professor at Montana State University to being a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California, Davis. His work focuses on leveraging advanced sensor technologies, wireless networks, and smart irrigation practices to enhance precision agriculture. Dr. Jha holds a Ph.D. in Plant and Environmental Sciences from New Mexico State University, where he researched contaminant monitoring in the Navajo Nation, and an M.S. from the Department of Soil Science at Punjab Agricultural University in India, exploring the impact of salinity on crops. At KSU, he is dedicated to improving agricultural productivity while reducing environmental impacts.

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