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R. K. Sahu

Publications (24)

Assessing Sensory Acceptability of Ginger-Turmeric based Functional Beverage by Fuzzy Logic Approach

R. K. Sahu, D. Khokhar, N. Mishra & C. Sahu · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Increasing health consciousness among consumers, particularly regarding the prevention and management of chronic diseases, catalyzed innovations in the development of functional beverages. Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), known as Adrak in Ayurveda, was believed to possess ex...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i61747

Functional Properties of Ginger in Ancient and Contemporary Science

R. K. Sahu, D. Khokhar, N. Mishra & C. Sahu · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2025

Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) was a revered rhizomatous herb known for its culinary and medicinal applications across various cultures. This review integrated traditional knowledge and modern scientific findings on ginger's therapeutic properties, particularly its ability t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2025/v36i31272

Effect of Microbial Inoculants on Leghemoglobin Content in Nodules and Microbial Populations in Rhizosphere of Soybean in a Vertisols

R. K. Sahu, Sanjeet Kumar, Risikesh Thakur & N. G. Mitra · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2023

The present study was carried out during kharif season 2019-20 at the Research Farm, Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (INDIA), to assess the effect of microbial inoculants on leghemoglobin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2023/v45i122291

Assessment of Land Use-land Cover Change in Irga River Catchment Using Object-based Image Classification Technique

Shankar Yadav, R. K. Sahu & Sudarshan Prasad · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2022

Land use-land cover (LULC) change analysis is essential for understanding the spatial and temporal change of landscape during a known long period for sustainable management of natural resources. The main objective of this study was to assess land use-land cover change using an ob...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i121567

Effect of Microbial Inoculants on Plant Attributes and Nutrients Uptake by Soybean in Vertisols

Sanjeet Kumar, R. K. Sahu, R. K. Thakur, Bablu Yaduwanshi & N. G. Mitra · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2021

The present study was carried out during kharif season 2019-20 at the Research Farm, Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (INDIA), to assess the effect of microbial inoculants on plant attribut...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2021/v33i1830580

Influence of Organic Seed Treatment and Growing Media on Seedling Growth and Vigour of Papaya (Carica papaya L.) cv. Red Lady

Priyanshi Gupta, Rajnee Sharma, R. K. Sahu, Ashutosh Dwivedi, Vijay Ram Meena, Narotam Nager & Rupali Kosti · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

The present study evaluated the influence of organic seed treatments and bio-enriched growing media on seedling growth and vigour of papaya (Carica papaya L.) cv. Red Lady. The experiment was conducted at the Fruit Research Station, Imalia, Department of Horticulture, College of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74066

Biochemical Alterations in Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) Genotypes in Response to Alternaria brassicae Infection: Implications for Disease Resistance

Babli, R. K. Pandya, R. K. Sahu & M. K. Ahirwar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

The third most significant source of edible vegetable oil in the world is Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L. Czern. & Coss.). However, a number of abiotic as well as biotic constraints have a negative impact on its production. Among the biotic factors, Alternaria blight cause...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53971

Epidemiological Factors in Relation to Development of Alternaria Blight of Rapeseed - Mustard

Babli, R. K. Pandya, R. K. Sahu & M. K. Ahirwar · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Alternaria blight is one of the most widespread and destructive diseases of rapeseed-mustard, cause highly yield loss 15-71 per cent in productivity with 14-36 per cent decrease in oil content. The development and severity of the diseases are greatly influenced by prevailing Mete...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55468

Probabilistic Rainfall Assessment and Climate-resilient Crop Strategies for North Bihar's Zone II

B. Gowtham Singh, R. Suresh, R. K. Sahu, C. K. Jha & Mukesh Kumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

This research investigates the long-term rainfall behaviour across Zone II of North Bihar by analysing historical data spanning a century. Employing probability distribution methods and regression modelling, the study explores the variability of rainfall across seasonal intervals...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i53074

Rainfall Trend Analysis and Contingent Crop Planning for Temporally Non-Submerged Wetlands in North Bihar (Zone I), India

B. Gowtham Singh, R. Suresh, R. K. Sahu, C. K. Jha & Mukesh Kumar · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

North Bihar, particularly Zone I, is highly susceptible to climatic extremes such as floods and dry spells, posing significant challenges to agricultural sustainability. This study analyzes 100 years of rainfall data (1923-2022) and develops season-specific contingent crop plans...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i54848

Inoculation of Maize with 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylic Acid Containing Pseudomonas fluorescens for Enhanced Available Nutrients in Soil of Maize (Zea mays L.)

S. R. Jakhar, N. G. Mitra, R. K. Sahu, S. S. Baghel, B. Yaduwanshi & J. Bangre · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2022

A field and lab experiment entitled “Kinetics of 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic -deaminase (ACCD) activity of Pseudomonas fluorescens, its population growth under different fermentation conditions and performance of the selected isolates on maize” was conducted at Laboratory of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i130620

Long-term Nutrient Management Influences the Vertical Distribution of DTPA-Extractable Micronutrients in a Vertisol under Soybean-Wheat Cropping System

Indar Raj Naga, B. K. Dixit, B. S. Dwivedi, R. K. Sahu & R. K. Thakur · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2026

Long-term nutrient management plays an important role in maintaining soil micronutrient fertility under continuous cropping. The present study evaluated the effect of long-term fertiliser and manure application on the vertical distribution of DTPA-extractable Zn, Cu, Mn and Fe in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i106337

Soil Fertility Responses to Different Nitrogen Application Approaches Involving Prilled Urea and Foliar Nano-urea in Wheat

Gayatri P. Turkar, H. K. Rai, A. K. Upadhyay, R. K. Sahu, S. K. Singh & Umesh Singh · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

Wheat productivity depends strongly on adequate nitrogen nutrition; however, conventional prilled urea is often associated with low nitrogen-use efficiency and substantial nutrient losses. Foliar nano-urea has emerged as a potential complementary nitrogen source that may improve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i94493

Sowing Dates and Sulphur Levels Affecting Growth and Yield Attributes of Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) under Open and Mango-based Agroforestry Systems in the Semi-arid Region of Central India

Aanchal Katara, Vishnu K. Solanki, Somanath Sarvade, R. K. Sahu, S. B. Agrawal, Ajay Kumar Shah, Kailash Kumar, Suruchi Kumari & Arti Singhad · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

A field experiment was conducted during the rabi season of 2024–25 at the AICRP Research Farm, Department of Forestry, College of Agriculture, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, to evaluate the effects of cropping system, sowing date and sulphur l...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i95636

Assessment of Salicylic Acid Impacts on Physiological and Biochemical Characteristics under Water Deficit Stress on Pea (Pisum sativum L. var. Kashi Nandni)

Pallavi Soni, Reena Nair, Surabhi Jain, R. K. Sahu, Kunti Banjare & Karuna Sahu · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2022

Aims: A study was conducted to investigate the effect of salicylic acid (SA) on garden pea grown under water deficit stress condition to discover the efficacy of foliar application of SA on physiological and biochemical characteristics of garden pea (Pisum sativum L.) cv. Kashi N...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i111349

Geo-spatial Assessment of Soil Quality Index of Alirajpur District of Madhya Pradesh, India

T. C. Yadav, G. S. Tagore, Garima Padwar & R. K. Sahu · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

Information regarding spatial variability and distribution of soil properties is critical for stakeholders attempting to increase nutrients use efficiency and crop productivity. The soils of Alirajpur district having the bulk density, pH, EC, OC and CaCO3 varied from4.70 to 8.40,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i530862

Response of 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic Acid Containing Pseudomonas fluorescens for Rhizobial Population and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.)

S. R. Jakhar, N. G. Mitra, S. S. Baghel, R. K. Sahu, T. C. Yadav & B. Yaduwanshi · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

Pseudomonas (P) fluorescens promote plant growth by lowering the endogenous ethylene synthesis in the roots through their 1-aminocylopropane-1-carboxylate-deaminase (ACCD) activity. However, in the environs of the roots may decrease the efficiency of these P. fluorescens by stimu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i130823

Enriched Vermicompost Made through Bio Waste of Soybean Stover (Dry Matter) and Fresh Cow Dung Using Earthworms (Eisenia fetida spp.)

Kamal Kishor Patel, S. S. Baghel, S. B. Agrawal, H. K. Rai, R. K. Sahu, Umesh Singh, Ajay Kumar Shah & Priya · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2025

This investigation was associated with different materials and techniques on bio-fertilizer application in soybean stover (dry matter) and fresh Cow dung for effect of bio fertilizer and earthworms (Eisenia fetida sp.) on bio waste decomposition. This study was analyzed by RBD (R...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2025/v11i1471

Preparing Distribution Maps of Available Phosphorus in Soils Using Various GIS-based Spatial Interpolation Methods

Devid Kumar Sahu, G. S. Tagore, Y. M. Sharma, P. S. Kulhare, R. K. Sahu & R.K. Nema · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2025

The study, was conducted from January, 2022 to December, 2024 at Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidhyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (482004), India. We have collected two thousand two hundred sixteen (2216) Global Positioning System (GPS) based soil samples from depth of 0–15 cm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2025/v11i1464

Vertical Variability of Physical Properties under Different Land - Use Practices in Vertisols and Inceptisols of Central India

Priyanka Jain, Hitendra K. Rai, Vivek Singh, A. K. Upadhyay, R. K. Sahu, Anay Rawat & R. B. Singh · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

A study was carried out after harvest of rabi season crop during 2020-2021 to find out the vertical variability in status of physical properties in Vertisol and Inceptisol under different land uses. Samples were collected in triplicate from six different land use practices (fores...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i71905

Vertical Distribution of DTPA Extractable Micronutrients in Two Distinct Soils of Central India under Diverse Land-uses

Priyanka Jain, Hitendra K. Rai, Vivek Singh, A. K. Upadhyay, R. K. Sahu, Anay Rawat, Sanjib Behera & R. B. Singh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Crop productivity and health of human and animals are greatly influenced by availability of micronutrients in the soil. Understanding the nature and extent of deficiency problems of these nutrients is useful in improving the fertilizer recommendations by inclusion of micronutrien...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i102930

Effect of Form and Level of Chia Seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) Incorporation on the Sensory Quality of Rabri

Sapna Jain, S. Kartikeyan, S. Asgar, C. Sahu, A. Khare & R. K. Sahu · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

Value-added dairy products significantly elevate the nutritional quality, functional attributes and economic worth of traditional dairy foods, effectively addressing the dynamic and health-conscious demands of modern consumers. In this context, Chia seeds emerge as a powerful fun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i52043

Status of Heavy Metals in Irrigation Water in the Central Narmada Valley Zone of Madhya Pradesh, India

R. C. Jatav, G. S. Tagore, S. R. S. Raghuwanshi, P. S. Kulhare, Devid Kumar Sahu, R. K. Sahu, B. K. Dixit, B. S. Dwivedi & R. K. Nema · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

Water quality deteriorating due to the growing global population. In the present  study, a total of 104 water samples were collected from Central Narmada Valley zone  Madhya Pradesh and  analyzed using ICP- MS/MS in the laboratory the results showed that the mean   concentrations...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i14703

Prediction of Soil Colour using Vis-NIR Spectroscopy and Machine Learning Models

Devid Kumar Sahu, Y. M. Sharma, G. S. Tagore, P. S. Kulhare, R.K. Nema & R. K. Sahu · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2024

Soil colour is a critical indicator of soil properties and conditions, influencing various agronomic and environmental factors. A total of 2216 surface soil samples (0-15 cm) were collected from the Kymore Plateau and Satpura Hill zone of Madhya Pradesh, using Global Positioning...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2024/v10i4437