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Nikhil Kumar

Publications (13)

Harnessing Biocontrol Agents for Weed Management: A Sustainable Approach

Nikhil Kumar, Sanhita Chowdhury, Arindam Pal, Shubham, Ashwani Dhingra, Anureet Kaur Chandi & Preetinder Singh Sarao · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

Weed infestation remains a major constraint to sustainable crop production and ecosystem management because weeds compete with cultivated and native plants for water, nutrients, light and space. Conventional weed control methods, particularly repeated herbicide use, can contribut...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i74319

Influence of Nipping and Hormonal Spray on Growth Parameters and Seed Yield in Cowpea Variety (Vigna unguiculata L.)

Nikhil Kumar, Mousmi Syed, Santosh Pandey & Ashish Valmik · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2024

A field experiment was conducted to know the influence of nipping and hormonal sprays on growth and seed yield of cowpea variety at the Organic Research Farm (HRF), Karguanji, Department of Seed Science and Technology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Bundelkhand University, J...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4544

Efficacy of Some Bio-pesticides against Mustard Aphid Lipaphis erysimi (Kalt) in Mustard (Brassica juncea)

Nikhil Kumar & Ashwani Kumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Management of Mustard aphid Lipaphis erysimi (kaltbach) using Bio-pesticides in field condition was carried out during Rabi 2022-23 at central Research field SHUATS Prayagraj,UP, India. The management of Mustard aphid was done using 8 different treatments and benefit cost ratios...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i163137

Assessment and Comparison of Temporomandibular Joint for Occurrence and Severity of Disorders in Adult Cases with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate and Non-cleft Class I: An Observational Study

Nikhil Kumar, Pallavi Daigavane, Sunita S. Shrivastava & Ranjit Kamble · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Cleft Lip and Palate (CLP) are hereditary deformity of craniofacial structure. Temporomandibular disorder has number of clinical problems affecting muscles of mastication and its associated structures. There are several methods used to evaluate temporomandibular dysfu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60B34999

Comparative Efficacy of Eco-friendly and Chemical Treatments for Managing Yellow Stem Borer (Scirpophaga incertulas) in Basmati Rice

Shudhanshu Baliyan, Hem Singh, Mohit Tiwari, Nikhil Kumar, Deeksha Singh & Ayushi Choudhary · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a major staple food crop globally, but its productivity is severely constrained by insect pests, particularly the yellow stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulas Walker). Yellow stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulas), causing 20-70% yield losses, threatens rice p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103120

Effect of Nano-fertilizers on Growth and Yield Performance of Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.)

Shradha Chauhan, Upender Singh, Uday Sharma, Nikhil Kumar, Chhaya & Ritika Gautam · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

The study aimed to assess the influence of different nutrient regimes involving conventional and nano NPK fertilizers on key growth and yield parameters of cauliflower, including plant height, number of leaves per plant, leaf area, days to curd initiation, polar and equatorial cu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75552

Impact of Seed Size on Germination, Seedling Vigor, and Quality Traits in Fodder Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) Varieties

Ashish Valmik, Mousmi Syed, Santosh Pandey & Nikhil Kumar · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2024

A study was conducted to investigate how seed size affects germination and vigor of cowpea seeds. The differences due to vigour parameters of graded seeds were significant due to varieties cv. Bundel Lobia-1 showed better vigour than cv. UPC-607. Variety Bundel Lobia-1 recorded s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2024/v39i102142

Formulation and Evaluation of Antibacterial Herbal Gel

Rajiv Kumar, HITANSHI SONI, Sagar, DEVENDER GULIA & Nikhil Kumar · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2025

Utilization of herbal gel has increased now a days because of fewer side effects in comparison to allopathic gel. Plant extracts-based gels possessing antibacterial properties are in a great demand because of skin protective and skin caring action. Aim: Purpose was to formulate a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2025/v37i107756

Investigation of Mechanical, Corrosion and Microstructural Behaviour of Heat Treated Cr-Modified Al-Mg-Si Alloy

Olusegun Olufemi Ajide, Temilade Ruth Adelakun, Itopa Godwin Akande, Temilola Taiwo Olugasa & Nikhil Kumar · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2023

Despite the choice of Al-Mg-Si alloy as a material for innumerable industrial and structural applications, challenges such as undesired scratch resistance, formability and mechanical properties deterioration in saline environment hinders the extent of its application for automoti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2023/v25i5911

Decoding Trait Diversity in Foxtail Millet (Setaria italica L.) using Genetic Diversity, Correlation and Path Analysis Approaches

Arpit S. Kushwaha, Shweta, Nitin Kumar, Anupriya Shukla, Harnam, Nikhil Kumar & Chandragupt Maurya · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

A field experiment on foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.) was conducted during Kharif 2025 to evaluate genetic variability and identify yield-associated traits through correlation and path coefficient analyses. Forty-three diverse genotypes, including four check varieties, were e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74140

An Empirical Study of Farmers’ Knowledge and Attitudes toward Sustainable Agricultural Practices in Palnadu District of Andhra Pradesh, India

Sangana Harivendra Reddy, Sabita Mondal, Jagadish Roy, Titiksha Sarkar, Pushpita Sarkar, Nikhil Kumar & Arindam Sarkar · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

Sustainable agriculture is essential for ensuring long-term food security, environmental sustainability, and livelihood resilience, particularly in developing agrarian economies like India. This study assessed farmers’ knowledge and attitudes toward sustainable agricultural pract...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i24047

Studies on Genetic Variability in Barnyard Millet (Echinochloa frumentacea L.) Germplasm Collections

Harnam, Shweta, Nitin Kumar, Anupriya Shukla, Arpit S. Kushwaha, Chandragupt Maurya & Nikhil Kumar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumentacea L.) is a short-duration minor cereal valued for its adaptability to marginal environments and nutritional attributes. The present investigation, entitled “Genetic Variability in Barnyard Millet (Echinochloa frumentacea L.) Germplasm”, was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i84201

Genetic Variability, Heritability Estimates and Trait Association Studies for Yield and its Determinants in Indigenous Collection of Finger Millet [Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn] Genotypes

Hemanth Kumar, Shweta, Majjiga Revanth Kumar, Sandeep Varma, Niharika Yduvanshi, Neha Yadav, Nikhil Kumar, Chandragupt Maurya, Amit Kumar & Shivam Tripathi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

The study aimed to assess genetic variability, heritability, and genetic advance for seventeen quantitative traits. ANOVA indicated highly significant differences among the genotypes for all quantitative traits studied. The field experiment was carried out during Kharif 2022 and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i92894