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Niraj Kumar

Publications (13)

Estimation of Crop Water Requirement and Irrigation Scheduling for Broad Bean (Vicia faba) Using CROPWAT 8.0

Niraj Kumar, K.N. Raja Kumar, Sanjay Khatri, Ankit Maurya, AdityanshuTripathi & Priyanshu Kumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Water is an essential natural resource that must be used efficiently, especially in the face of increasing demand across agriculture, industry, domestic supply, and environmental management. Sustainable water use is the need of the hour. Drip irrigation has emerged as a highly ef...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i13899

Discriminant Analysis of Plant Growth Regulators among Vegetable Growers in Junagadh District of Gujarat, India

Niraj Kumar, H. Y. Maheta, Kalpesh Kumar & C. R. Bharodia · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2024

In an agrarian economy like ours, farming productivity is of vital importance for farmers' economic wellbeing and national prosperity. The differential adoption of PGRs among horticulturists can offer insights into broader agricultural practices. Understanding PGR use in vegetabl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4503

Perception towards Plant Growth Regulators among Vegetable Growers in Junagadh District of Gujarat, India

Niraj Kumar, H. Y. Maheta, Kalpesh Kumar & C. R. Bharodia · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2024

Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are chemical substances that govern various aspects of development and growth in plants. The application of PGRs to crops can modify hormonal balance and growth, leading to increased yield, enhanced crop tolerance to abiotic stress, and improved phy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i8539

Field Evaluation of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal Formulations on Production Performance of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) cv. Kufri Sindhuri

Niraj Kumar, Anand K. Singh, Durga Prasad Moharana, Amrita Kumari, Anand Kumar, Mukul K. Gupta & Harit Kumar · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2017

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal symbiosis has notable impact on sustainable growth and development of various plants as they provide assistance to acclimatize with the biotic and abiotic conditions. In this concern, a field experiment was conducted during Rabi season of 2015-16 at...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2017/36814

Lost in the Glow: How Light Pollution Disrupts Pollinator Behavior

Kadambini Das, Niraj Kumar, Rajkumari Supriya Devi, Subhalakshmi Rout, Saraswati Majhi, Bhagwati Prashad Sharma & Sanjeet Kumar · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

Artificial light at night (ALAN) disrupts natural light–dark cycles and affects the behaviour, navigation, and activity of nocturnal pollinators. These disruptions reduce flower visitation and pollination efficiency, weakening reproductive success in night-blooming plants and thr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i12830

Genetic Diversity Analysis in Medium Duration Pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L) Millsp.] Germplasm for Different Agronomic Traits and Biotic Factors

Surabhi Sinha, Niraj Kumar, Bhavana P., H. C. Lal, Binay Kumar & C. S. Mahto · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

For the people living in tropical and sub-tropical regions, Pigeon pea [Cajanus cajan (L) Millsp.] is a very essential pulse crop because of its high nutrition along with several important features such as feed and fodder for animal consumption, fuel for household work etc. Despi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i5833

Genetic Variability Estimation in Forty Pigeonpea Germplasm for Yield and Yield Attributing Traits

Surabhi Sinha, Niraj Kumar, P. Bhavana, H. C. Lal, C. S. Mahto, Binay Kumar, Ankit Singh & Jyoti Kumari · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Aim: The present research aimed to estimate the genetic variability in forty pigeonpea germplasms for yield and yield-attributing traits such as initial plant stand, final plant stand, days to 50% flowering, primary branches, secondary branches, plant height, days to maturity, wi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i52007

Threatened Freshwater Faunal Species of India and Their Conservation Strategies

Gourav Kumar Paul, Pradeep Kumar, Niraj Kumar, Shivakumar P, SK. Sahanawaz Alam, Rajkumari Supriya Devi & Sanjeet Kumar · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

The present study aimed to compile information on selected threatened aquatic fauna, their roles in food webs, and the significance of their relationships with associated vegetation. It also explores ways to restore and conserve the habitats of these vulnerable species, highlight...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i6742

Influence of Weather Parameters on Population Dynamics of Pod Borer, Helicoverpa armigera in Medium Duration Pigeonpea in Eastern Plateau and Hill Region of India

Raushan Kumar, Binay Kumar, Jaipal Singh Choudhary, Niraj Kumar, Hem Chand Lal & Pradeep Kumar Singh · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

The impact of weather parameters on pod borer, Helicoverpa armigera population dynamics in medium duration pigeonpea was investigated in 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 in Eastern Plateau and Hill region conditions of India. The population alteration pattern of H. armigera was observed t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i73258

Screening of Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.) Genotypes against Pod Borer Complex under Field Conditions in Eastern Plateau and Hill Region of India

Raushan Kumar, Binay Kumar, Jaipal Singh Choudhary, Niraj Kumar, Hem Chand Lal & Pradeep Kumar Singh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

The pod borer complex, including Helicoverpa armigera, Melanagromyza obtusa, and Exelastis atomosa are one of the major problems of pigeonpea cultivation in the eastern plateau and hill region (EPHR) of India. Field screening of fourteen medium-duration pigeonpea genotypes for th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55431

Ornamental Plants of Bignoniaceae Family: Source of Bioactive Compounds with Therapeutic Applications and Ecological Services

Kadambini Das, Nidhi Mahendru, Bhagwati Prashad Sharma, Shivakumar P, Niraj Kumar & Sanjeet Kumar · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

The Bignoniaceae family, comprising over 100 genera and 800 species, is a rich source of ornamental plants with medicinal properties. This review focuses on the pharmacological uses, bioactive compounds, and future aspects of selected ornamental plants of the Bignoniaceae family,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i1652

Constraints Faced by Bt Cotton Seed Companies in Gujarat: A Comprehensive Analysis

Y. H. Nariya, C. R. Bharodia, H. Y. Maheta, Kalpesh Kumar, D. J. Patel & Niraj Kumar · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2024

India's cotton industry is crucial to the economy, providing raw material for 75% of the textile industry and employing millions. Despite having the largest area under cotton cultivation globally, India faces challenges such as low productivity due to rain-fed farming. To address...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i4331

Assessment of Genetic Variability and Morphological Characterization of Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) Genotypes

Nisha Rani Chiranjivi, S. Sengupta, Sanyat Misra, Punam Horo, Abdul Majid Ansari, Arun Kumar Tiwary, Niraj Kumar, H. C. Lal & Juhi Rani · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

A comparative evaluation of eight eggplant genotypes was undertaken to assess their growth, flowering, and yield-related characteristics at the Vegetable Research Unit, Department of Horticulture, Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi. The experiment comprised eight genoty...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104434