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Santosh Kumar

Publications (36)

Genetic and Genomic Strategies for Developing Climate-Resilient Cereals under Changing Agro-ecological Conditions

Santosh Kumar, Mahesh Santosh Shirsat, T. Sruthi, Reuben James Melvin, Banka Vaishnavi, Varsha P. Vengilat & Bandela Chandana · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Climate change and increasing environmental variability represent significant challenges to the sustainability of global cereal production systems. Rising temperatures, erratic precipitation patterns, soil salinisation, flooding events, and the growing incidence of pests and dise...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64033

An Ethnobotanical Survey of Exotic Medicinal Plant Species in Vaishali District, Bihar, India

Santosh Kumar & Ranjana Kumari · Asian Journal of Biology · 2026

Background: The Vaishali district of Bihar, India, exhibits rich biodiversity, characterized by a variety of exotic plant species introduced through human activities and natural dispersal. Little research was conducted in this specific area. Aim: The present study documents the e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i4639

Cluster Demonstration on Integrated Nutrient Management in Dragon Fruit at Farmer Field of Aizawl District Mizoram, India

Santosh Kumar, Jotish Nongthombam, K. P. Chaudhary, Nitin Kumar Pandey, Rohit Shukla & Brij Mohan Singh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

The cluster demonstration of dragon fruit at Muthi & Durtlang Village of Aizawl District has demonstrated under PKVY Programme in the year 2019. A total of 30 farmers were demonstrated for that KVK has provided altogether 1000 nos. of cutting from 2-3 years old strong and dar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i232475

Evaluation of Acute, Sub-Chronic Oral Toxicity Studies and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Blumea mollis in Experimental Animals

Santosh Kumar, Phool Chandra & Munesh Mani · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Objective: The goal of this study was to test the ethanol extract of the aerial part of the Blumea mollis (Asteraceae) for acute and sub-chronic toxicity as well as anti-inflammatory efficacy. Methods: The shade dried aerial part of Blumea mollis (0.5 kg) was powdered and extract...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60B34988

Outcome of Intramedullary Interlocking Nailing in the Management of Gustillo-I Diaphyseal Fracture of Tibia

Santosh Kumar, Faheem Ahmed Memon, Siraj Ahmed Butt, Shakeel Ahmed Memon, Iftikhar Ahmed Memon & Aamir Usman Memon · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Objective: To evaluate the outcome of intramedullary interlocking nailing in the management of Gustillo-I diaphyseal fracture of tibia. Study Design: This is an observational study. Setting: Study carried out at Orthopaedic Surgery department, Liaquat University of Medical and He...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i30B31650

Crop Residue Management through Its Alternate Use: A Case Study in Koshi Zone of Bihar

Santosh Kumar, Ashutosh Singh, Amit Kumar Pandey, Anand Chaudhary, Pankaj Kumar Ray, Prem Chand Kumar & Umesh Singh · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

Biomass assessment study in Koshi zone of Bihar was carried out at regional Research Station, Agwanpur, Saharsa during 2015-2016. Study was focused only on ACZ-II in first phase. For the study of different fate of residues of crops in Zone-II of Bihar, it was concentrated in the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v37i630331

The Future of Agricultural Extension and Economics: Integrating Artificial Intelligence, Behavioural Science, Climate Resilience and Inclusive Markets

Manish Kanwat, Santosh Kumar, Naveen Kh & Keshab Gogoi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Agricultural extension is being reshaped by four simultaneous pressures: the arrival of low-cost digital and artificial-intelligence-based advisory tools, the reframing of farmer decision-making by behavioural economics, the intensification of climate risk and the restructuring o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104563

Women-Led Farmer Producer Organisations: Economic Empowerment, Collective Agency and Extension Support

Manish Kanwat, Santosh Kumar, Naveen Kh, Doni Jini, Rajesh A. Alone & Keshab Gogoi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Farmer producer organisations have become a central instrument of agricultural policy for smallholders in low- and middle-income countries, and women-led or women-only variants are increasingly promoted as a route to rural women’s economic empowerment. The assumption that collect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104559

Farmer Producer Organisations as Extension and Innovation Platforms: Beyond Collective Marketing towards Integrated Farmer Services

Manish Kanwat, Santosh Kumar, KH Naveen & Keshab Gogoi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Farmer producer organisations were promoted chiefly as instruments of collective marketing that would allow smallholders to capture economies of scale, reduce transaction costs and bargain more effectively with buyers. Policy expectations have since widened. In India, where the p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104556

Economics of Farmer Producer Organisations: Collective Action, Market Power and Smallholder Transformation

Manish Kanwat, Santosh Kumar, Naveen Kh & Keshab Gogoi · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

Farmer producer organisations, a category that includes marketing and service cooperatives, farmer groups and the producer companies promoted in India, have become a central instrument of agricultural development policy. They are expected to reduce transaction costs, pool output,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i104538

Effect of Organic Manure and Micronutrients on Growth and Yield of Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L.)

Loveleen Gill & Santosh Kumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2026

Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.) is an important oilseed crop, and improving its productivity through balanced nutrient management is relevant to edible-oil production. A field experiment was conducted during the 2022-23 Rabi season at the Experimental Farm, Department of Agri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i86219

Assessment of Sweet Corn (Zea mays L. var. saccharata) and Green Gram (Vigna radiata L.) Intercropping in the Nicobar District, India

Sanketh G. D., Santosh Kumar, Ajmal S., Akshay & Deepoo Meena · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

An on-farm trial was conducted during the kharif seasons of 2024 and 2025 at Big Lapathy, Tapoiming and Campbell Bay in the Nicobar district of India to assess sweet corn (Zea mays L. var. saccharata) and green gram (Vigna radiata L.) intercropping under organic farming condition...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74062

Assessment of Long Term Impact of Gandak Canal Irrigation Project on Cropping Pattern and Development in North Bihar, India

Ragini Kumari, Santosh Kumar, Savita Kumari & Hemant Kumar · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2025

India hosts one of the largest canal irrigation networks in the world, influencing not only the agrarian economy but also the broader trajectory of rural development. Canal irrigation provides water security to more than 200 million people and has significantly reshaped India's e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i7922

Impacts of Drip Fertigation Levels on Asiatic Lily Performance Under Field Conditions in a Non-Traditional Indian Region

Sunita Kumari & Santosh Kumar · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

Lilies belonging to the Liliaceae family are captivating flowering plants with a long history and cultural significance. With more than 100 species and thousands of cultivars, these plants have been cultivated for millennia and hold diverse symbolic meanings across cultures. In I...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i74932

Recent Advancement in Plant Biotechnology to Mitigate Concurrent and Emerging Challenges in Crop Improvements

Tribhuwan Kumar, Santosh Kumar, Ravi Kesari, Awadhesh Kumar Pal & Sudhir Kumar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Both climate change and an increasing population present significant challenges to worldwide food security. Traditional agriculture alone cannot meet the increasing demands, especially when global food production must rise by at least seventy-five percent in less than forty years...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72575

A study to Assess the Knowledge and Practice of Staff Nurses and Postnatal Mothers on Implementation of Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Chennai

Ranadeep Mothukuri, Santosh Kumar & R. Sowndarya · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aims: Breastfeeding is considered the ideal nutrition for neonates. It not only provides the essential micronutrients and macronutrients but also helps in building a bond between the baby and the mother apart from its long term effects. For the promotion of breastfeeding several...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i1531288

Formulation and Optimization of Low-Calorie Guava-Based Blended Beverages Using stevia as Natural Sweeteners

Jyoti Swaroop, Vijay Bahadur, Santosh Kumar, Sanjay Kumar Mishra, Praveen Kumar Mishra & Abdul Shamad · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Guava (Psidium guajava L.), renowned as highly perishable, leading to significant post-harvest losses. This study aimed to develop low-calorie Ready-to-Serve (RTS), nectar, and squash beverages by blending guava (cv. Allahabad Safeda) with other tropical fruits (mulberry, jamun,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i111895

Impact and Assessment of Frontline Demonstration (FLD) Management of Weeds in Pineapple by Plastic Mulch

Rohit Shukla, Vanlalhruaia Hnamte, Santosh Kumar & Nitin Kumar Pandey · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Twenty-five numbers of frontline demonstrations were conducted on management of weed in pineapple by plastic mulch 2014-2016 & 2016-2018 subsequently with an ultimate aim to supressed growth of weeds and boost farmer income because weeding accounts approximate 30–40% of the o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i111714

Impact of Front Line Demonstration on Yield and Economics of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Mill.) in Mamit District of Mizoram

Rohit Shukla, Vanlalhruaia Hnamte & Santosh Kumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

The goal of the current study was to determine the yield gap on the tomato crop using FLDS. During the Rabi seasons 2019–20 and 2020–21, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mamit District, held frontline demonstrations in various parts of the district. With the aim of advancing technology...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i222519

Chronic Nonhealing Ulcers ‒ Garhwal Region (Etiopathology, Microbiology with Susceptibility, Managements & Outcomes)

Keshri Amit, Mukul P. Bhatt, Santosh Kumar & K. Punita · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2020

Introduction: Chronic nonhealing ulcers, with varied etio-pathologies, are difficult to manage and warrant meticulous, early and prolonged directed treatment to prevent their development and complications. Methods: Patients of chronic ulcers (>3 months’ duration), having under...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i530279

Livestock Reproductive Techniques

Alok Bharti, Sailabala Dei & Santosh Kumar · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

Genetic improvements of farm animals through assisted reproductive technologies like artificial insemination, superovulation, in vitro fertilisation, embryo transfer, embryo cryopreservation, cloning, transgenesis, sexing of semen and embryos, stem cell technology, embryo genomic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2018/45891

Molecular Markers for Genetic Fidelity Assay of Tissue Cultured Crops

Tribhuwan Kumar, Ravi Shankar Singh, Santosh Kumar & Awadhesh K. Pal · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

Tissue culture techniques are being widely used for the production of large-scale disease-free planting material aseptically on artificial media within a lesser span of time and space. This technique has gained tremendous popularity in recent days for the commercial production of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2018/45978

Analyzing Different Acetyl Co-A Metabolizing Enzymes as Potential Drug Targets against Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Shamim Akhtar, Sheetal Singh, Santosh Kumar & Dhiman Sarkar · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis, is responsible for the deaths of million people around the globe. The scenario is worse than ever due to the emergence of drug resistant strains which are widely spread throughout the globe in much faster ways. To c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/19032

Unusual Presentation of Vegetable Cell Granuloma: A Case Report

Manjunath M Sirsalmath, Tarique Mahmood, Shilpa Hosallimath, Santosh Kumar, Shipra Bharti & Cherian Koshy · International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry · 2026

Vegetable cell granuloma is a rare granulomatous foreign-body reaction caused by the impaction of vegetative or plant material within oral tissues, particularly in periapical and sulcular areas. It is also described as pulse granuloma, chronic mandibular periostitis, hyaline ring...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2346

Transformative Impact of Agromet Advisory Bulletins on Resilience and Profitability in South Bihar under Climate Change

Birendra Kumar, Neha Pareek, A. K. Singh, Santosh Kumar & Sanjay Kumar · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

This study evaluates the effectiveness of Agromet Advisory Bulletins (AABs) issued under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa project in enhancing agricultural resilience and profitability across 17 districts of South Bihar. Based on feedback from 1,850 farmers, the adoption of AABs led...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i35319

Fish Waste Compost - A Fertilizer for Organic Agriculture

Nongmaithem Leindah Devi, Athokpam Herojit Singh, Jotish Nongthombam, Santosh Kumar & K.P. Chaudhary · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

Fish markets produce a large amount of fish waste such as fish head, gut, intestine, fines, bones and scales that are generally dumped in the river or land-filling areas causing great intuitive pollution to the environment. Such impulsively growing contamination can be mitigated...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113098

Effects of Plant Growth Regulators (IBA) and Soil Media on Success, Growth and Survival of Stem Cutting of Assam Lemon (Citrus lemon (L) Burm)

. Lalhruaitluanga, Vijay Bahadur, V. M. Prasad & Santosh Kumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

An investigation was carried out to study of the “ Effects of plant growth regulators (IBA) and soil media on success, growth and survival on rooting of stem cutting in Assam Lemon (Citrus lemon (L) Burm).” was successfully carried out in the year 2021-2022 in naturally polyhouse...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i2331591

Effect of Leaf Extract of Cassia fistula on the Growth and Development of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and Cercospora bataticola

Sushil Kumar Yadav, Gajendra Sahu, Doomar Singh & Santosh Kumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

Because of the widespread and uncontrolled use of traditional fungicides, many plant pathogens have become resistant to them, making it more challenging to control most fungal plant diseases with these fungicides. Since the dawn of time, phytochemicals have contributed significan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i2231395

Study about Multisystem Autoimmune Disorder: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, A Third World Prodigy

Saba Saleem Qazi, Syed Muhammad Ismail Shah, Naheed Maher, Santosh Kumar, Pareesa Memon & Ramil Dadabhoy · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2022

Childhood-onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) has an incidence of 0.3-0.9/100,000 children. It is very rare to find a case of childhood-onset SLE before 5 years of age. We describe a case of a 4-year-old female child, from a low-socioeconomic background who was diagnosed wit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i18B35789

Effectiveness of Weather Based Agromet Advisories on Economics of Farmers in Gaya District of Bihar

Mohd Zakir Hussain, Avinash Kumar, Rajeev Singh, Santosh Kumar, R.K. Sohane & Anjani Kumar · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2021

Present study was conducted during Summer and Kharif 2020 across villages of Gaya district under the South Alluvial zone of Bihar to assess the usefulness of Agro-met Advisory Services (AAS) and to quantify the economic gain of farmers through adoption of advisory in their day-to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i830453

Using Glasgow Coma Score at Admission to Predict One Year Mortality in Injured Admitted to the Trauma Centre of a North Indian State Lacking an Organized System of Trauma Care

Vikas Verma, Girish Kumar Singh, Ajay Singh, Santosh Kumar, Suresh Kumar & Ravi Singh · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Aim: To investigate whether Glasgow Coma Score at admission can be used to predict one year mortality in a resource constrained scenario lacking prehospital care. Study Design: Prospective observational study Place and Duration of Study: Study was conducted at the King George Med...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/18159

Early Outcome of Mid-Shaft Radius & Ulna Fracture Osteosynthesis through Single Posterior Incision Approach

Faheem Ahmed Memon, Siraj Ahmed Butt, Shakeel Ahmed Memon, Iftikhar Ahmed Memon, Santosh Kumar & Champa Sushel · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Objective: To determine the early outcome of mid-shaft radius and ulna fracture osteosynthesis through single posterior incision approach. Study Design and Setting: This is a retrospective study carried out at Orthopaedic Surgery department, Liaquat University of Medical and Heal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i30B31843

Diagnostic Accuracy of Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein (COMP), for Cartilage Damage in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Shabana Qabulio, Fouzia Shaikh, Ahmad Iqbal Mirza, Moazzam Ali Shahid & Santosh Kumar · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Background: Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP), is an extracellular matrix (ECM) non-collagenous glycoprotein that is mainly localized within the cartilage, and also be found in tendon and synovium.Recent studies in west and Asia Pacific region has shown that COMP, is a p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1630631

Rainfall Forecast Verification in Different Blocks of Banka District of Bihar

Jubuli Sahu, Muneshwar Prasad, Ashok Pandit, Sweeti Kumari, Birendra Kumar, Santosh Kumar, R. K. Sohane & K. K. Singh · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2022

Accuracy in rainfall forecast plays an important role in farming operations. Here, a study has been done to verify the forecast and actual rainfall data of 11 blocks of Banka district at KVK, Banka. To verify the accuracy of rainfall forecast for the financial year 2020-21 severa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i1131219

Differential Responses of Plant Growth Bioregulators on the Quality and Economic Returns of Strawberry Cultivars

Azadpal Singh, Rohit Sharma, Nikesh Chandra, Meeta Choudhary, Jujhar Singh, Shalini Aryan, Santosh Kumar & Pinkoo Singh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2026

Strawberry productivity and fruit quality are influenced by cultivar selection and exogenous application of plant growth regulators. The present investigation was conducted during 2023–2024 at the research farm of Mata Gujri College, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, India, to assess...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i76164

Feeding Management Practices and Nutritional Status among Smallholder Dairy Farmers Across Indian States: A Multi-State Field Assessment

Vinod Potdar, Kaustubh Bhave, Sachin Joshi, Akshay Joshi, Shantanu Shinde, Tejashree Shirsath, Nikhil Punde, Yuvraj Gaundare, Santosh Bansal, Syed Meraj, Shaikh Shabbiroddin, Vikas Tiwari & Santosh Kumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

India is the world's largest milk producer, with smallholder farmers contributing substantially to national dairy output. However, productivity remains constrained by suboptimal feeding practices, inadequate green fodder availability, and limited use of balanced concentrates and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74311