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Pankaj Kumar

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Advances in Hydrological Modelling used in River Basins: A Comprehensive Review of HEC-HMS and SWAT

Pankaj Kumar & Arpan Sherring · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Water is considered as most valuable resource for human existence on the earth and in order to simulate, optimise, and distribute hydrological data for various purposes in different sectors, hydrological models are very convenient to attain this aim for water resources management...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55428

Optimizing Maize Productivity Under the Sandalwood-Based Agroforestry System: Effect of Secondary Hosts and Tree Spacings

Pankaj Kumar, Nanita Berry, Trupti Ranjan & Mukul Anand Ray · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

The aim of the study was to assess the effect of different spacings adopted for Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) trees along with various secondary host species on its growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) intercropped under this Sandalwood based agroforestry system. A field inve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73560

Ascertaining the Educational Efficacy of using Free Open-source Software Research Artificial Intelligence Tools: A Formulative Study at CPGS-AS, CAU(I), Umiam, Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya

Pankaj Kumar, R. J. Singh, L. Devarani & Th Onchoila Maring · Archives of Current Research International · 2025

One of the most significant challenges students currently face is the task of writing and publishing research papers. This process requires a systematic and distinctive approach, including comprehensive analysis, critical interpretation, and the ability to synthesize research on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2025/v25i21075

Effect of Phytoextracts on Alternaria Blight Disease (Alternaria brassicae (Berk.) Sacc.) of Mustard (Brassica juncea L.)

Pankaj Kumar, Sunil Zacharia, Kapil Kumar, Manish Kumar, Shubham Singh & Atul Suresh Bawane · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Mustard is the one of the most important oil seed crops among the major Rabi oil seed of India. Alternaria blight disease which is caused by Alternaria brassicae (Berk.) Sacc. is considered to be the most devastating disease of this crop. The general inadequacy of chemical fungic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91394

Protein and Total Free Amino Acid Content Evaluation of Improved and Local Varieties/Germplasm of Spine Gourd Momordica dioica Roxb. (Family - Cucurbitaceae)

Pankaj Kumar, Jay Singh, R. N. Kewat, Ajay Pratap Singh, Prem Kumar & Yogendra Pratap Singh · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

Spine gourd (Momordica dioica Roxb., 2n = 2X= 28) is a nutritionally rich, perennial and dioecious cucurbit with good assortment of adaptability. Varieties of spine gourd improved germplasm/varieties collected from farmers' field and were sown in Completely Randomized Design (CRD...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113392

Historical Perspective of Watershed Management in India: A Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) based Assessment

Pankaj Kumar, Dheeraj Kumar, Sachin Kumar, Jitendra Kumar, Kiran Pal & Nikhil Jadhav · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Watershed management activities are carried out with an aim to keep natural resources from deteriorating that ultimately safeguard ecological balance as well as consistent economic growth. In this paper, some important peculiarities of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) procedur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031090

Uses of Plant Growth Regulators and Biofertilizers in Fruit Crops: A Review

Pankaj Kumar, Vikram Singh, Vishal Johar, Akshay Kumar & Suprikesh Suresh Kadlag · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2022

Plant growth regulators are extremely important natural hormones which control the growth and the physiological factors within the plant. They are naturally occurring as well as synthetic. PGRs like Auxins, ethylene, cytokinins and gibberellins are the growth inhibitors and growt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i1130977

Predictive Analysis of Real-Time Strategy using Face book’s Prophet Model on Covid-19 Dataset of India

Pankaj Kumar, Renuka Sharma & S. K. Singh · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

The global epidemic of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) called SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2) has infected millions and killed millions. The prevalence of the virus is of paramount importance in identifying future infections and preparing healthcare...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i51A33496

Effect of Foliar Spray of Primary Nutrients and their Frequency on Anthurium (Anthurium andreanum L.) var. Xavia under Protected Condition

Pankaj Kumar, Paramveer Singh, Ajay Bhardwaj & Randhir Kumar · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

The experiment was conducted under protected conditions at the Polyhouse Complex, Department of Horticulture (Veg. and Flori.), Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar during the year 2016-2017. The experiment was laid out in Factorial Completely Randomized Design...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v38i630415

Landslide Susceptibility Mapping Using Weighted Overlay Analysis

Shivani Mainwal, Pankaj Kumar, Anil Kumar & A.S Tomar · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

In India's Upper Himalayas, in the state of Uttarakhand, the Bhilangana Basin is having fragile geologically and topographically complicated area where landslides occur very often.  Based on the application of the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) combined with the Weighted Over...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i95011

Relative Efficacy of Selective Insecticides against Gram Pod Borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) in Chickpea

Rishabh Mishra, Pankaj Kumar, Arun Kumar, Pramod Kumar Mishra, Shravan Kumar Verma & Paritosh Tripathi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

The present investigation entitled was conducted at the Students’ Instructional Farm of Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.), India during Rabi, 2019-20. The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with three rep...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i52300

Precision Fertilization Strategies for Maximizing Jute Yield in Alluvial Soils of Seemanchal Region of Bihar

Rama Kant Singh, Pankaj Kumar, R.K. Jalaj, Ratan Kumar, Shobha Rani, R.N. Singh & R.K. Sohane · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2024

This research explores precision fertilization techniques to enhance jute production in Katihar district, Bihar, crucial for small farming households in the Seemanchal region, aiming to replace indiscriminate nitrogen application with the Soil Test Targeted Yield (ST-TY) method,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2024/v10i2297

Seasonal Incidence of Major Insect Pests in Mungbean; Vigna radiata (L. Wilczek)

Ravi Kumar Rajak, Pankaj Kumar, Umesh Chandra, Sameer Kumar Singh, V.P. Chaudhary, Subhash Chandra & Ragni Devi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

The current studies on seasonal incidence of major insect pests were carried out at Students’ Instructional Farm of Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (UP), India during Kharif 2022 and 2023. The current study revealed that whitef...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i5784

Effect of Nitrogen Management Strategies on Yield, Quality and Nitrogen Uptake by Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Rohit Kumar, Pankaj Kumar, Avdhesh Pratap Singh, Atin Kumar & Sunil Kumar · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2024

There is little knowledge among farmers on the rate of nitrogen-fertilizer application. Therefore, there is a need to determine optimal rate of nitrogen-fertilizer application on growth and yield of wheat. Accordingly, an field experiment was conducted during the winter (Rabi) se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2024/v10i1235

Effect of Weather Parameters on Population Dynamics of Bihar Hairy Caterpillar [Spilarctia (Spilosoma) obliqua Walker] in Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]

Pradip Kumar Patel, Pankaj Kumar, Arvind Kumar & Vijay Kumar · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

The present investigation revealed that Bihar hairy caterpillar was first recorded during 32nd standard week (1.92 larvae/plant) which reached to its maximum during 41st standard week (11.93 larvae/plant) and there after gradually decreased up to 1.33 larvae/plant during 44th sta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i23932

Biology of Maize Stem Borer Chilo partellus [Swinhoe] under Laboratory Conditions

Ravi Kumar Rajak, Pankaj Kumar, Ragni Devi, Umesh Chandra, Sameer Kumar Singh, Kamal Ravi Sharma & Ram Veer · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

Maize is one of the main cereal crops that is grown worldwide for food, fodder, and raw materials. It's a great source of vitamins, carbohydrates, and proteins. Because of the daily attacks by over 250 insect species and mites, maize yield is declining. The most damaging insect p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i23913

Abundance of Major Insect Pests in Rice and Their Relation to Weather Parameters

Arvind Kumar, Pankaj Kumar, Umesh Chandra, Pradip Kumar Patel, Vishnoo Omar, Ratnakar Pathak & Ravi Kumar Rajak · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

The present investigation has been conducted in rice crop during Kharif 2021-22at Students’ Instructional Farm of Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.), India. The population of six major insect pests was recorded viz. Rice Yell...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i82129

Cluster Analysis of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Mutant Lines of Using Morphological Parameters

Bishun Deo Prasad, Pankaj Kumar & Sangita Sahni · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

In recent decades, a large number of crop types have been developed using mutation breeding. In present investigation, gamma irradiated indica rice cultivar Rajendra Mahsuri 1 were morphologically analysed for identify candidate mutants. M3 mutant lines were screened using eleven...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i22755

Spatial Distribution of Nutrients in Research Farm, Department of Soil Science, CCS HAU Hisar, Haryana

. Dinesh, Pankaj Kumar, K. K. Bhardwaj, Ankit Gill & . Anurag · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

Mapping the spatial variability of soil fertility by employing Geographic Information System (GIS) provides an elicit information for current and future use. To know the fertility status of the research farm, sixty four surface soil samples were collected to evaluate the spatial...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i2231531

An Analysis of Socio-personal Profile of ATMA Trainers in South Bihar

Saroj K. Rajak, Pankaj Kumar, Puspendra K. Singh & Rakhi Bharti · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2022

The present study was conducted in two selected districts of South Bihar, one from each Agro-climatic zone, namely, Bhagalpur and Nalanda. Training programmes conducted by two selected district ATMAs were analyzed for period of five years. The data was collected by the researcher...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2022/v41i1731732

To Study the Awareness and Adoption Level among the Tharu Tribes towards Selected Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITKs) for Its Cost Effectiveness

M. K. Mukherjee, Pankaj Kumar, Rakhi Bharti, S. K. Rajak & Ranjay Kumar Singh · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2022

The frequent use of modern medicines for animal husbandry practices has reduced the usage of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) but still, they are often used first to treat various animal diseases. The objective of this research work was to level awareness and adoption level o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2022/v41i831680

Study of Socio-personal Characteristics of Backyard Poultry Farmers of Bihar

Rakhi Bharti, Pankaj Kumar, M. K. Mukerjee & S. K. Rajak · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2022

Backyard poultry has been recognized as an effective tool for poverty alleviation especially in the rural areas. Since time immemorial backyard poultry farming has played an important role to meet the domestic as well as socio-cultural needs of the rural people. The present study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2022/v41i631671

Synthesis, Docking and Antimicrobial Activity of Some New Coumarin Incorporated Thiazole Derivatives

Abhishek Kumar, Pankaj Kumar & Aravinda Pai · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Synthesis and screening of a series of new coumarin derivatives coupled with thiazole are performed for their antimicrobial properties. A series of new thiazolyl coumarin derivatives were synthesized upon refluxing 3-bromoaceytl coumarin, substituted benzaldehyde and thiosemicarb...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i57B34064

Synthesis, Insilico and Antibacterial Activity Studies of Substituted Dihydro-1, 2-Oxazole Benzopyran-2-One Hybrids

Alphonsus D’souza, Pankaj Kumar, Abhishek Kumar, Soundarya M. Rai & Prashant Nayak · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

A series of substituted dihydro-1, 2-oxazole benzopyran-2-one (SR1-SR6) were synthesized through the intermediate substituted benzopyran-2-one chalcones and were characterized using spectral analysis.   Compounds were docked with receptor DNA Gyrase B (PDB code: 5L3J) to know its...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i35A31882

Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity of Some New Coumarin Incorporated Pyridine-3-carbonitrile Derivatives

Abhishek Kumar, Pankaj Kumar, Prashant Nayak, D. S. Sandeep, Sneh Priya, Jainey P. James & H. Shravya · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Drug resistance causes serious difficulties in the routine therapy for curing common microbial infections. Thus it is very essential to develop new antimicrobial agents which can offer alternative treatments. The development of potent and effective antimicrobial agents is of utmo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i21A31364

Genetic Diversity of Mutant Lines of Rice Using RAPD Markers

Sonam Kumari, Pankaj Kumar & Bishun Deo Prasad · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

Present study was conducted to characterized mutant lines of rice variety Rajendra Mahsuri-1. Genetic diversity in rice mutant lines (M3) was characterised by using RAPD markers among them at the molecular level. Altogether 78 alleles were amplified, of which 53 were polymorphic....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2018/45980

Assessment of Knowledge about Climate Change among Dairy Farmers’ of Jharkhand

Kumari Shweta, Jagarnath Oraon, Pankaj Kumar, Nirupama Dalai & Jasmine Pamia · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Climate change has emerged as a global problem affecting each and every living organism. Dairy animals particularly the cattle and buffalo are suffering from direct impact like reduced feed intake causing reduction in milk production, infertility, delayed estrous, occurrence of d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i65484

Popillia cyanea Hope, 1831 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae): A New and Emerging Pest of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) in Garhwal Range of Uttarakhand, India

Harshit Gupta, Sanjeev Ravi, Pankaj Kumar & Ankit Kumar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Background: Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.)  is a vital legume crop in tropical regions, valued for its nutritional and agricultural benefits. However, insect pests like the scarab beetle Popillia cyanea cause significant yield losses, and their adaptability to new hosts poses a th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23675

Impact of Stand Density on Biomass Production and Carbon Stocks in Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) Plantations in Maharashtra, India

Nanita Berry, Trupti Ranjan & Pankaj Kumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

This study on Sandalwood focuses on relationship between biomass and the individual tree-level factors that influences its growth. Understanding carbon stocks associated with tree growth is complex, as it is affected by various factors, including planting geometry, soil condition...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i103550

Digital Technology in Agribusiness of North East India

Th Onchoila Maring, Loukham Devarani & Pankaj Kumar · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

The Indian economy relies significantly on agriculture, employing around 42.3% of the workforce and contributing 18.2 % to the GDP in the financial year 2023-24. However, the sector faces challenges due to the fragmentation of farmlands, with 89.4% cultivated by small and margina...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i23275

Eco-friendly Management of Fusarium Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. pisi) of Field Pea (Pisum sativum L.)

Manish Kumar, Sunil Zacharia, Pankaj Kumar, Kapil Kumar, Shubham Singh & Atul Suresh Bawane · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

Pea is one of the most important Rabi pulse crop of India. Fusarium wilt which is caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. pisi is considered to be the most devastating disease of this crop. The general inadequacy of chemical fungicides to tackle Fusarium wilt in field pea has lead to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113052

Varietal Identification and Seed Quality Estimation through Biochemical Characterisation of Amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus L.)

Jigyasha Rawat, Sumit Chaudhary, Pankaj Kumar, Ankit Kandari, R.K. Bijalwan, Laxmi Rawat & Pavan Shukla · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

The present investigation was conducted during kharif of 2021 at College of Forestry, Ranichauri, Tehri Garhwal of VCSG Uttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry, Bharsar, Pauri, Garhwal, Uttarakhand, to investigate the biochemical characteristics of different varieti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i74766

Population Dynamics of Helicoverpa armigera in Chickpea, (Cicer arietinum L.)

Ragni Devi, Umesh Chandra, Pankaj Kumar, Sameer Kumar Singh & Ravi Kumar Rajak · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

The present studies on population dynamics of gram pod borer insect pest were carried out at Students’ Instructional Farm (SIF) of Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (UP), India during Rabi 2022-23 and 2023-24. The present study r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i5798

Evaluation of Mung Bean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] Genotypes against Pulse Beetle in Stored Grain

Chaman Kumar, P. K. Singh, Pankaj Kumar, Munna Yadav & Amrendra Kumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

The pulse beetle is a significant issue for the stored pulses. The adoption of resistant sources is a dependable, environmentally friendly prerequisite for sustainable grain protection, even though chemical management is still the most efficient method of controlling pulse beetle...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i213992

Persistent Organic Pollutants- A Silent Threat to the Agro-ecosystem and Surrounding Environment

Naincy Rani, Anil Duhan, Pankaj Kumar & Ravi Kumar Beniwal · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are a class of hazardous, bio-accumulative, biomagnified, and extremely persistent chemicals with plausible extended off-site mobility in the environment or agro-ecosystem. These constitute a wide variety of chemicals, their sources may be eit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i242695

Direct Seeded Rice: An Emerging Resource Saving Production Technology of Rice in Bhagalpur District (Bihar)

A. K. Mauriya, Vinod Kumar, Pankaj Kumar, R. N. Singh & R. K. Sohane · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

The study was carried out at the farmer fields during Kharif season (2015-16 to 2017-18) in seven villages of four blocks of district Bhagalpur, Bihar. All 54 demonstrations on rice crop were demonstrated in 29 ha area by the active participation of farmers with the objective to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v37i630323

Effect of Crop Residues Management on Soil Properties and Crop Productivity of Rice-wheat System in Inceptisols of Seemanchal Region of Bihar

Rama Kant Singh, Girijesh Kumar Sharma, Pankaj Kumar, S. K. Singh & Reeta Singh · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

A field experiment was carried out at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Katihar, Bihar in jurisdiction of Bihar Agricultural University Sabour, Bhagalpur during 2014 to 2018 with the objective to find out suitable crop residue management option under rice- wheat cropping system in Inceptisol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v37i630324

Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Hybrid Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) Revealed by RAPD Marker

Abha Kumari, Bishun Deo Prasad, Pankaj Kumar & Ruby Rani · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

The genetic diversity in 10 selected hybrids of litchi, Litchi chinensis Sonn. using 15 decamer random primers. Out of 15, 10 RAPD primers revealed polymorphism while the remaining 5 primers reflected no polymorphism. The primers produced a total of 52 bands of which 33 were poly...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2018/45854

Comparative Performance of Multiple Linear Regression and Artificial Neural Network Based Models in Estimation of Evaporation

Neeraj Kumar, Ganesh Upadhyay & Pankaj Kumar · Advances in Research · 2017

Evaporation is an integral part of water cycle. The measurement of evaporation plays a significant role in water management planning, irrigation requirement and to know the water availability in storage system. Considering the complexity in estimation of evaporation by empirical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2017/36473

Effect of Date of Sowing and Cultivar on Growth, Biological Output and Soil Densities of Summer Maize (Zea mays L.) under Western Uttar Pradesh, India

Net Ram, Rajesh Singh Chauhan, Aakash, Pankaj Kumar & Pawan Kumar · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

Aims: To evaluate the effects of different dates of sowing and maize cultivars on growth, biological output and soil density of summer maize under the agro-climatic conditions of western Uttar Pradesh, and to identify a suitable sowing date–cultivar for improved crop performance....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i94481

Effect of Milk Fat Level, Sugar Concentration, and Refrigerated Storage period on the Chemical Composition of Rabri Prepared from Cow Milk

Kuldeep, Ramjee Gupta, Ved Prakash, Pankaj Kumar, Sarvmangal Verma, Vikesh Kumar, Brajapal Singh & Vikash Kumar · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

Rabri is a traditional heat-desiccated dairy product prepared by concentrating milk and collecting successive layers of clotted cream formed during slow heating. The present study was conducted in the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Dairy Technology), C.S.A. Universi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i72096

Study on Sensory Evaluation of Indian Cheese (Chhana) Prepared from Blend of Buffalo Milk and Soy Milk as during Storage

Sarvmangal Verma, Ramjee Gupta, P. K. Upadhyay, Pankaj Kumar, Kuldeep, Vikash Kumar & Siddhant Kumar · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

Background: Chhana (Indian cheese) is a traditional acid-coagulated dairy product widely consumed in India. It is primarily prepared from buffalo milk due to its high total solids and superior yield. In recent years, blending dairy milk with plant-based sources such as soy milk h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i52058

A Report on Morchella Species of Garhwal Himalaya in Bharsar Region of Uttarakhand, India

Sanjeev Ravi, Akash Kumar, Abhishek Mehra & Pankaj Kumar · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2025

A survey conducted at the College of Horticulture, Bharsar, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, led to the finding of Morchella elata at an altitude of approximately 1900 m above mean sea level. The mushroom was identified based on its characteristic dark, honeycomb-patterned pileus and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121048

Potential of Ayurveda Therapeutic in Prophylaxis of COVID 19 Pandemic

Prasant Arya, Jaspal Singh Chauhan, Dinesh Kumar & Pankaj Kumar · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2024

Now a day the world is go under slightly safe zone of imminent Corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic situation that cause the highly acute respiratory syndrome Corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Several COVID-19 variants, like Alpha, Delta, Gama, OMICRON and PIROLA, is also causing serious...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i6828

Biology of Fall Armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) on Maize under Laboratory Conditions

Ragni Devi, Umesh Chandra, Ravi Kumar Rajak, Pankaj Kumar, Sameer Kumar Singh & Ram Veer · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

Maize is a important cereal harvests developed for food, fodder and raw material throughout the country. It is rich source of proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins. Corn production is decreasing day by day due to attack of more than 353 insect species and mites. Among insect pests...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i23961

Antimicrobial Activity of Some Spices against Potential Probiotic Bacteria Isolated from Raw Sheep Milk

Kamni Rajput, Bharti Chauhan, Ramesh Chandra Dubey & Pankaj Kumar · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2023

Probiotics have several beneficial effects for human health. These probiotic bacteria in the human gut prevent harmful bacteria from adhering to the intestinal mucosa. Some studies report that the secondary metabolites of spices have an effect on common pathogenic bacteria, but t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i294201

Pedological Development of Soils in Eastern Agroclimatic Zone of Haryana through Field Morphology Rating System

Ankit Gill, . Dinesh, . Ramprakash, Pankaj Kumar, Anil Duhan & Praveen Thakur · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

A study was carried out to evaluate the pedological development of soils in Eastern agroclimatic zone of Haryana using field morphology rating system. For this, nine pedons were excavated to study the morphological properties in field and rating scale was used to compare adjacent...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i2231441

Virtual Screening, Molecular Docking and Pharmacophore Modeling of Phytoconstituents of Flavones as Aldose Reductase Inhibitors

Jainey P. James, Asmath Maziyuna Fabin, Pradija Sasidharan & Pankaj Kumar · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Flavones are an important class of naturally occurring heterocycles possessing various pharmacological activities. An in silico approach was carried out where 506 compounds containing flavone ring were utilised as ligand against the target aldose reductase enzyme. Aldose reductas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i41B32348

A Synthesis of Substituted 1,3,4-Oxadiazole, Pyrazole Deravatives and It’s Biological Activities

Alphonsus D’souza, Prashant Nayak, Prasanna Shama Khandige & Pankaj Kumar · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aim: Nicotine Substituted  1,3,4 Oxadiazole and pyrazole moieties were integrated by utilizing hydrazide as halfway .Oxadiazole were acquired by two techniques one is by utilizing PoCl3 within the sight of fragrant corrosive ,other is by utilizing carbon disulphide in the presenc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i37B32048

Association of Corpus Callosum Agenesis with Mental Retardation and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Rohit Verma, Shaily Mina, Mohit Sahni & Pankaj Kumar · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2013

Aims: Anomalies of the corpus callosum have been associated with varied brain and somatic malformations. It has been associated with diverse genetic causes with identifiable syndromes. We aim to report a case of corpus callosal agenesis (CCA) associated with mental retardation an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2013/3851

Correlation between Methylene Blue Reduction Test and Standard Plate Count of Raw and Pasteurized Milk

Priscilla Kerketta, Alok Kumar Pandey, Suresh Mehta, Swati Sahay, Pankaj Kumar, Nandani Kumari, Thanesh Oraon, Sunita Kumari Murmu & Arpana Priyanka Minj · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Milk is highly nutritive food containing all essential nutrient necessary for growth and development of children and adults. Milk is sterile at secretion, but it gets contaminated during milking, processing and storage with pathogenic bacteria which is of public health significan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i43858

Environmental Surveillance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Virulence Determinants and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns in Hospital Settings

Bhairav Prasad, Aditya Kumar, Palki Sahib Kaur, Saurabh Gupta & Pankaj Kumar · Biotechnology Journal International · 2026

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen mainly responsible for many nosocomial infections. The pathogen has the ability to produce a diverse range of virulence factors to establish infection in the host. Keeping these points in mind, the present study aims to isolate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bji/2026/v30i2865

Efficacy of Different Insecticides and Eco-friendly Approaches for the Management of Okra Shoot and Fruit Borer, Earias vittella (Fabricius)

Ashutosh Singh Aman, D.R. Singh, Mahak Singh, S. K. Biswas, Pankaj Kumar & Saroj Kumar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Field investigations were conducted during Kharif 2022 and 2023, it aims to evaluate the efficacy of insecticides and biopesticides against okra shoot and fruit borer. Earias vittella on okra variety Prabhani Kranti at the Student’s Instructional Farm (SIF), Chandra Shekhar Azad...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i92967

Phytosociological Studies on Arboreal Plant Species in Ramshehar Range of Nalagarh Forest Division, Himachal Pradesh, India

Vaneet Jishtu, Minakshi, Brij Bhushan, Neerja Thakur & Pankaj Kumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

The present study was conducted in the Ramshehar range of the Nalagarh Forest Division to examine the variation in species composition, diversity, and structure of arboreal plant species along an altitudinal gradient. Field visits were conducted in the study area from March 2023...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i22823

Influence of New Generation Herbicide on Microbial Biomass Dynamics in Sandy Loam Soil

Shriman Kumar Patel, Ramjeet Yadav, Balkrishna Namdeo, Nilanjan Chattopadhyaya & Pankaj Kumar · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2024

A laboratory experiment was conducted with two new generation herbicide pyrazosulfuron ethyl treatments, namely, recommended dose 15 g a.i. ha-1 (RD) and 30 g a.i. h-1 (2RD), carfentrazone ethyl 25 g a.i ha-1(RD), 50 g a.i. ha-1 (2RD) along with control (without herbicide) applie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i3806

In-silico Studies, Synthesis, and Antibacterial Evaluation of Thiophene Linked Isoxazole Derivatives

Lenisha Crasta, K. H. Khadeejath Suhana, Khatheeja Afrana, . Kshema & Pankaj Kumar · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

In this work a series of thiophene linked isoxazole derivatives (LK1-LK8) was synthesized by cyclization of different substituted thienyl chalcones (PL1-PL8). The structures of the synthesized compounds were characterized by IR, 1H NMR and mass spectral data. These derivatives we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43A32485

A Study of Antioxidant and Anti-bacterial activities of Borassus flabellifer

Prashant Nayak, D. S. Sandeep, Aqib Hameed, Sneh Priya, Pankaj Kumar & Abhishek Kumar · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

The present study was designed to estimate the antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of ethanolic and aqueous extract of Borassus flabellifer fruit, juice, leaves and sap. The antioxidant evaluation was carried out by various radical scavenging assays and antimicrobial activit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i25B31461

Formulation and Optimization of Zaltoprofen Loaded Ethosomal Gel by using 23 Full Factorial Designs

K. Anju, Sneh Priya, D. S. Sandeep, Prashant Nayak, Pankaj Kumar, Abhishek Kumar, Cynthia Lizzie Lobo & S. P. Krithi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aim:The objective of the present study is to design and characterize the ethosomal gel containing Zaltoprofen for sustained drug delivery and also to reduce the side effects. Zaltoprofen was chosen here as the drug candidate because of its short half-life and increased dosing fre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i24B31439

Identification and Expression Analysis of Stress Responsive Genes in Lentil (Lens culinaris)

Annu Yadav, Himanshi ., Shruti ., Jitender Singh, Pankaj Kumar, Shivani Khanna & Anil Sirohi · Biotechnology Journal International · 2020

Plants during their growth, experience periodic stress conditions both abiotic (adverse environmental conditions) as well as biotic (infection by pathogens). They appear to respond to these adverse conditions by modulating the expression of many genes. One of the pronounced effec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bji/2020/v24i330105

Optimization of Ginger and Honey Based Wine Production Using Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Gauri Singh, Ashok Kumar Singh, Kavita Tiwari, Shailja Pant, Bhairav Prasad & Pankaj Kumar · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2026

Ginger-honey wine, a fusion of flavor and potential health benefits, has garnered attention as a unique and enjoyable beverage. Fermentation of this mixture was carried out using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. To optimise the fermentation process, several critical factors such as inoc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i21069

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Novel Insecticides against the Rice Gundhi Bug, Leptocorisa acuta (Thun.) in the Eastern Region of Uttar Pradesh, India

Pradeep Yadav, Vandana Yadav, Abhishek Kumar Yadav, Sourabh Maheshwari, Ashish Rathore & Pankaj Kumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

The field investigation was carried out to study the evaluation of certain insecticides against rice gundhi bug. The experiment was conducted in a Randomized Block Design with three replications and eight treatments on Rice var. ‘NDR-2065’. It was observed that all treated plots...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55439

Analysis of the Functional Characteristics and Costs of Carrot-Sooji Halwa Mix

Puja, Suresh Chandra, Deepali Mudgal, Samsher, Neelash Chauhan & Pankaj Kumar · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2023

Carrot is a root vegetable that belongs to the Apiaceae family and the botanical names Daucus carota and Genus Daucus. Carrot is a globally important vegetable crop that provides essential bioactive constituents such as carotenoids, anthocyanins, and other phenolic compounds.  Du...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i384249

Effect of Different Pre-Treatments and Temperatures on Drying Characteristics of Beetroot Slices

Deepali Mudgal, Puja, Sweta Singh, B. R. Singh, Samsher, Pankaj Kumar & Kamlesh Sisodia · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2023

An experimental study was carried out to study the effects of different pretreatments and drying methods on beetroot slices. Drying is widely used and primary method for preservation. Dried beetroot slices were made by treating the slices with different pretreatments (control, KM...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i284196

Experimental Analysis of the Electrical Performance of Non-identical PV Solar Modules in Coupling

Vinci De Dieu Bokoyo Barandja, Thierry Serge Gbembongo, Magloire Bienvenu Pakouzou, Mamoudou Saria, Ramatou Saré, Clautaire Mwebi Ekengoue, Pankaj Kumar, Venant Sorel Chara-Dackou, Christian Kenfack-Sadem, Martial Zoungrana & Issa Zerbo · Physical Science International Journal · 2026

Photovoltaic (PV) generators often require module interconnection to achieve target voltage and current, but non-identical modules can introduce electrical mismatch. The use of photovoltaic (PV) installations is becoming increasingly widespread in electricity generation. The perf...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2026/v30i5989

Information Sources and Social Participation in Technology Dissemination among Bottle Gourd Growers, Uttar Pradesh, India

Harjeet Singh, L. B. Singh, Sachin Kumar, Shivendra Pratap Singh, Akansha Tyagi, Pankaj Singh Patel, Pankaj Kumar, Pramod Tripathi & Suneel Kumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

This study examined the information sources utilised by bottle gourd growers and their level of social participation in Western Uttar Pradesh during 2025. A descriptive research design was adopted in Hapur and Amroha districts of the Meerut and Moradabad divisions. Four blocks an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84377

Study on Chemical Parameters of Indian Cheese (Chhana) Prepared from Blend of Buffalo Milk and Soy Milk as Affected by Different Storage Periods

Sarvmangal Verma, Ramjee Gupta, P. K. Upadhyay, Kuldeep, Vikash Kumar, Vikesh Kumar & Pankaj Kumar · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

The present study evaluated the chemical composition of Chhana prepared from blends of buffalo milk and soy milk during refrigerated storage. Chhana was prepared using four buffalo milk:soy milk proportions, namely A1 (100:0), A2 (75:25), A3 (50:50) and A4 (25:75), and two coagul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i61757

Phytochemical and Pharmacological Evaluation of Yellow and Green Variety of Cocus nucifera Water

Anisha Priya Lobo, K. V. Arpitha, Krisha D. Shetty, Shobitha T. Rai, Prashant Nayak, Abhishek Kumar, Pankaj Kumar & Aravinda Pai · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Coconut water widely consumed as a health drink by people around the world. This led to an urge to study various properties of Cocus nucifera. We evaluated anti oxidant and phyto chemical constituents of two variety of coconut the yellow and green variety. Phytochemical assays sh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i51A33483

Optimization of Nano-DAP Fertilization for Improvement in Growth and Yield of Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.)

Vaishnavi Khati, Ajay Kumar, Amit Kishore, Arunima Paliwal, Pratiksha Raj, Anchal Rawat, Aditya Raj Bisht & Pankaj Kumar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Aim: Optimization of nano-DAP fertilization for improvement in growth, yield and to maximize the production of finger millet. Study Design: Randomized Block Design (RBD). Place and Duration of Study: This investigation was conducted in Kharif 2021 and 2022, with variety VL-352 at...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i111637

Effect of Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Developed Mixed Fruits Wine during Fermentation Process

Vikrant Kumar, Jaivir Singh, B. R. Singh, Neelash Chauhan, Suresh Chandra, M. K. Yadav, Vivek Kumar & Pankaj Kumar · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

The mixture of fruits pulp containing low sugar and thus sugar level was adjust from 25 oBrix by using sugar solution. The pH level of mixture was adjusted at 4. The juice was yeast by Saccharomyces cerevisiae with 1%. The Specific gravity of mixed fruit wine showed an increasing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i630702

Effects of Corona Pandemic on Global Environment and Economy

Naveen Gaurav, Anjali Thapa, Yunus Ali, Ashish Kulshrestha, Neha Saini, Pramod Kumar Joshi, Himani Rawat, Amanpreet Kaur & Pankaj Kumar · Biotechnology Journal International · 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic is draw into concern as the most reproving international fitness tragedy of the century since December 2019, the era of Second World War. A new transmissible respiratory disease comes in existence in Wuhan, Hubei province, China and the World Health Organiza...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bji/2022/v26i130164