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Alok Kumar

Publications (17)

Nanofertilisers and Agricultural Productivity: A Critical Appraisal of Mechanisms, Field Evidence and Translational Constraints

Alok Kumar, Divya Singh, Aman Singh, Ashish Garg Dubey, Tarun, Tarun Maurya & Vivek Kumar · Biotechnology Journal International · 2026

Mineral fertilisers underpin contemporary crop production, yet a large share of applied nitrogen, phosphorus and micronutrients is never recovered by the crop. Nanoscale nutrient carriers, commonly described as nanofertilisers, have been advanced as a means of raising nutrient us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bji/2026/v30i5911

Management of High Anal Complex Fistula by Integrative Management with Partial Fistulectomy and Application of Ksharasutra Therapy (IMPAKT): A Case Report

Alok Kumar · Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery · 2025

The management of high anal multiple opening fistulas presents significant challenges in colorectal surgery. This paper examines the integration of modern surgical techniques with Ksharasutra, an ancient Ayurvedic method, in treating this complex condition through a combination o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2671

Harnessing Lemna minor for Sustainable Wastewater Remediation: Advances, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Kumari Shashi Bala, Alok Kumar & Seema · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Water pollution is a current issue of concern around the world and there is a dire need to develop sustainable, cost effective and eco-safe wastewater treatment solutions. Lemna minor (duckweed) is becoming famous among aquatic macrophytes as an effective phytoremediator because...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103036

Threat to the Sustainable Production of Natural Resins: A Case of Rangeeni Strain of Kerria lacca (Kerr) in Eastern Plateau & Hills Region of South East Asia

R. K. Yogi, Govind Pal, Alok Kumar, A. K. Singh, Nirmal Kumar & K. K. Sharma · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2022

The study conducted to examine the trends, growth and instability in the production of an insect-based natural resin in India. Study is designed with sampling and Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) based primary data as well as secondary data. District-level time-series data of Jha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i121601

Enhancing Soybean Productivity through Spatial Arrangement and Nutrient Management

Kumar N Lamani, Vikram Bharati, Balram Yadav, Alok Kumar, Devilal Birla, Bhawesh Kumar & Anchita Borah · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

A field experiment conducted at the Research Farm of Tirhut College of Agriculture, Dholi, during the Kharif season of 2019 investigated the impact of spatial arrangement and nutrient application on soybean productivity. The study employed a factorial randomized block design with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i63468

Impact of Liquid Biofertilizers on Nutrition of Finger Millet and Residual Soil Fertility Status

Balram Yadav, Vikram Bharati, Tikendra Kumar Yadav, Alok Kumar, Abhay Kumar, Supunya Nath, Anchita Borah & Deepak Kumar Dwivedi · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

A randomized block design experiment with 11 treatments and 3 replications was conducted during Kharif 2020 to investigate the impact of liquid biofertilizers on finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) growth and yield. The study used RAU-8 variety, sown on July 28, 2020, with a rec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i43380

Investigation of Hepatozoon Canis Related Alterations in the Haemato Biochemical Profile of Dogs

Sonika Verma, Mukesh Kumar Srivastava, Jitendra Tiwari, Alok Kumar, Shruti Bhatt, Rupam Sachan, Arpana Raikwar & Shveta Singh · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Aims: Hepatozoonosis, caused by a protozoan parasite Hepatozoon canis, is important for canine health due to its ability to cause chronic, debilitating disease, and the challenges it presents in terms of diagnosis and management. The present study was conducted to see the effect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91333

Effect of Plant Growth Regulators and Micro Nutrient on Quality of Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana Lamk.) cv. Gola

Ritesh Singh, Sanjay Pathak, Lavkush Pandey & Alok Kumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

The present experiment was carried out on twenty eight year old ber orchard planted under sodic soil condition, which is located at the Main Experiment Station Horticulture, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya. The objective of exper...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i183357

Effect of the Major Micronutrients on Quantity and Quality Traits of Broccoli under the Kanpur Region (Brassica oleracea var. Italica L.)

Shubham Singh, Vinay Joseph Silas, Jitendra Kumar, Raghvendra Singh & Alok Kumar · Archives of Current Research International · 2025

A field experiment was conducted during Rabi 2024 at the Horticulture Research Farm, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Allied Industries, Rama University, Kanpur (U.P.). The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with nine treatments, each replicated three...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71345

Feed Resources and their Development for Raising Buffaloes in Arid Regions of India

Gitam Singh, Supriya Singh, Khushboo Sharma, L.K. Sharma & Alok Kumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

India possesses about 2.27 % of the World’s 13062 million hectares of total land area. About 10 % of the total land area of the country is arid and 30 % semi-arid. The arid zone is mostly confined to the States of Rajasthan and Gujarat while the semi-arid zone is spread over the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i122703

Effect of Application of Zn and Mn on Growth, Yield and Economics of Garden Pea (Pisum sativum var. hortense L.)

Heena, Deependra Yadav, Sandeep Kumar, Ravinder & Alok Kumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

The present investigation entitled “Effect of application of Zn and Mn on growth and yield and economics of garden pea (Pisum sativum var. hortense L.) was carried out at the Research farm of the School of Agriculture, Abhilashi University, Mandi (H.P.) during Rabi season 2021. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i193632

Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) Practices on Growth, Yield, Economics and Soil Properties of Sweet Pepper under Open Condition at Mid Hill of Himachal Pradesh, India

Nikita Sharma, Sandeep Kumar, Deependra Yadav, Ravinder Kumar & Alok Kumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

The present investigation entitled “Effect Of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) Practices On Growth, Yield, Economics and Soil Properties Of Sweet Pepper Under Open Condition At Mid Hill Of Himachal Pradesh” was carried out at the Research farm of the School of Agriculture, Ab...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i193610

Studies on the Biology of Fruit and Shoot Borer (Earias vittella) on Okra Crops

Priyanshu Pracheta, Rahul Kumar, Naveen Vikram Singh, CK Tripathi, Nikhil Srivastava, Shashank Srivastav & Alok Kumar · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) is an important vegetable crop, and the fruit and shoot borer, Earias vittella, is a major pest affecting its vegetative and reproductive stages. The present laboratory study was conducted to examine the biology, developmental duration, m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84370

Formulation, Rheological Characterization and Sensory Evaluation of Jam and Jelly from Annona squamosa L. (Custard apple)

Kumari Shashi Bala, Seema, Vinod Kumar, Tushar Ranjan, Ravi Ranjan Kumar, Manish Kumar & Alok Kumar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Annona Squamosa L. (Custard apple) is a tropical fruit known for its sweet taste, distinct flavour, and pleasant, aromatic creamy pulp. The fruit has high nutritional value as it is rich in protein, carbohydrate, sugars, vitamins, phosphorus, potassium and high dietary fibre with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82792

Geospatial Analysis of Soil Fertility in Muzaffarpur District, Bihar, India: Integrating GPS and GIS Technologies

Sanjay Kumar Singh, Techi Tagung, Ajeet Kumar, K. K. Singh, Sanjay Tiwari, Sumedh R. Kashiwar, Alok Kumar, Shweta Kumari & Y. V. Singh · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

The soil fertility maps generated using Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) serve as crucial tools for effective nutrient management decision-making. However, soil fertility data for the Minapur, Kanti, and Marwan blocks of Muzaffarpur distric...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71067

Multivariate Analysis to Study Genetic Diversity for Yield and its Attributing Traits in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Suraj Kumar, S. C. Vimal, Rajendra Prasad Meena, Lalu Prasad, Suraj Luthra, Banoth Srikanth, Alok Kumar & Ramjee Kumar Pal · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

The present investigation was carried out with 72 germplasm lines and three checks of rice (Oryza sativa L.) were grown at Crop Research Station, Masodha conducted in the GPB farm, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.) during Kh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13897

Resistant Starch: Way to a Healthy Life

Sadhna Jain, Anamika Sinha, Ishita Rathi, Khyati Gupta, Neha Shishodiya, Shivangi Kukreti, Pratingya Rath & Alok Kumar · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2024

Prebiotic polysaccharides or resistant starches (RS) are the ones that are resistant to digestion. They are not digested by pancreatic amylase and hence do not hydrolyze D-glucose into the small intestine. One of the benefits of resistant starch is that it has a good impact on di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i87555