Dr. Pradip P. Relekar, M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D.(Hort),Assistant Project Officer, Post Graduate Institute of Post Harvest Management, Dr. B.S. Konkan Agricultural University, Dapoli, India. He is recepient of Gold medals for his Ph.D. studies from Navsari Agricultural University. He has 20 years of experience in the field of teaching and research.