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Shilpa Kaushal

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Publications (44)

Soil Carbon Sequestration: A Step towards Sustainability

Shilpa Kaushal, Nitish Sharma, Inderveer Singh & Harshveer Singh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Nowadays, sustainable agriculture is a major concern of the whole world, all leading agricultural countries like China, USA and India etc. are working together in several organizations such as FAO, World Food Organisation to overcome the problem of environmental health and food s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i112957

Renewable-powered Off-Grid Hydroponic Systems for Resource-Efficient Agriculture: A Comprehensive Review

Arjun Rana, Shilpa Kaushal & ANSHUL KANWAR · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

Hydroponics presents a promising pathway for sustainable food production in regions facing land scarcity, water limitations, and climate stress; however, its high energy demand raises concerns regarding long-term economic and environmental feasibility when powered by conventional...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i125145

Developments and Future Directions in Managing Hydroponic Wastewater: A Comprehensive Review

Pooja Ranee Behuria, Shilpa Kaushal, Subhrajit Ojha, Mayank Monga & Shubham · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

Domestic or industrial wastewater hydroponics offers a sustainable approach to both farming and wastewater treatment, optimizing water usage, enhancing food security, and mitigating environmental pollution. This method utilizes wastewater as a nutrient-rich solution for plant gro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42975

Frontiers of Artificial Intelligence in Agricultural Sector: Trends and Transformations

Ritambara, Shilpa Kaushal & Shubham · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture is transforming the sector by improving resources efficiency, sustainability and productivity. Our study examined a number of AI-related applications such as pest control, crop monitoring, precision farming and soil health evaluation. A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i102518

Hydroponics vs Aeroponics: A Comparative Review

Akash Sihag, Abhay Partap Singh & Shilpa Kaushal · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

The increasing global population, urbanization, and limited arable land have intensified the need for innovative and sustainable agricultural practices. Soilless cultivation systems, particularly hydroponics and aeroponics, offer viable solutions by enabling precise nutrient mana...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125870

Advancing Vertical Farming for Food Security and Sustainable Nutrition

Rehmat, Tanisha & Shilpa Kaushal · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Vertical farming (VF) has become an exciting answer to solving problems of growing food production in heavily populated urban areas using controlled environment agriculture and vertically stacked growing layers. With hydroponic, aeroponic and aquaponic methods, VF manages to save...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i113354

AI-Optimized, Organic and Microbial Nutrient Formulations for Higher Efficiency and Sustainability in Hydroponics: A Review

Abhishek Sharma, Jiya Thappa & Shilpa Kaushal · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2025

Hydroponics presents an alternative to soil-based farming for efficient use of resources, to attain high yield and minimizing environmental impact. Nonetheless, its success depends on the accurate nutrient management, which balance the nutrition of the plants. The new possibiliti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2025/v11i4591

Source and Applications of Bio-based Agrochemicals: Essentials Oils, Neem and Microbials Extracts

Palak Sangwan, Khushi & Shilpa Kaushal · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

The widespread use of synthetic agrochemicals has led to environmental pollution, pest resistance, and health concerns, prompting the search for sustainable alternatives in modern agriculture. Bio-based agrochemicals, derived from natural sources such as essential oils, neem, and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i113896

Sustainable Nutrient Management in Hydroponics System: A Review of Organic and Synthetic Nutrient Solution

Rishu Raj, Aryan Singh & Shilpa Kaushal · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Hydroponics, a soilless method of crop cultivation, has emerged as an innovative solution to address challenges of land scarcity, water limitations, and the need for year-round food production. Central to its success is sustainable nutrient management, which governs plant growth,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i113312

Understanding Ageing in India: A Multi-Dimensional Review of Problems and Prospects

Veena Shahi, Usha Singh, Shilpa Kaushal, Sangeeta Deo, Savita Kumari, Sudhanand Prasad Lal, Anamika Lata & Nirvikar shahi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

India is undergoing a rapid demographic transition marked by a growing proportion of older adults. This review synthesizes evidence on the health, social, economic and rights-related problems faced by the elderly in India, with particular attention to elder abuse and neglect. Dra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i113728

Region Shapes Vision: Cropping Systems and Crop Choices in India Depend on Local Climate and Geography

Sayed Zainul Abdeen, Amit Raj & Shilpa Kaushal · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

Agriculture in India is shaped by the country’s diverse geography and climatic conditions, which govern regional cropping systems and crop choices. From the irrigated rice-wheat systems of the Indo-Gangetic plains to millet-based cultivation in the arid Deccan plateau, farmers’ p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i115126

Overview of Food Adulteration: Its Definition, Causes, Impacts, and Detection

Pririti, Keshav Sharma, Shilpa Kaushal, Shubham & Reshu Rajput · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

A tampered food, Food is any substance made up of carbohydrates, water, fats, and proteins that is consumed by humans and other animals to survive. It holds great significance for us. Nonetheless, it is not uncommon for food products to be tampered with, and dangerous situations...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i112607

Comprehensive Review on SWAT for Sustainable Agriculture and Climatic Solutions

Vinay Dhanda, Syed Arsalan, Shilpa Kaushal & Shubham · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT), a popular hydrological model, created to impersonate how the land management techniques would affect the water availability, sediments transportation and nutrient transformations in region’s expansive and intricate watersheds. SWAT has evolv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i112604

Comprehensive Assessment of Soil Erosion using USLE and Sustainable Management Strategies

Jasmal Choorappulakkal, Prashant Jaglan, Shilpa Kaushal & Shubham · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2024

Continuous soil erosion from all parts of world through water and winds have become a severe concerns for soil scientists and geologists due to its adverse effect on soil productivity, water bodies siltation and deterioration of water quality. Therefore, it becomes most important...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2024/v10i4420

Navigating Pesticide Residue Accumulation in Arable Soils: Insights for Sustainable Agriculture

Pririti, Tamanna Sharma, Shilpa Kaushal & Shubham · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

Adoption and application of wide range chemicals as pesticides for shielding crop against undesirable weeds, insects and pests has increased the overall agricultural productivity in recent decades. According to reports, pesticides which are exposed to a variety of environmental c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113040

The Multifaceted Soils of Himachal Pradesh, India: Types and Characteristics

Shubham, Aashi Rao & Shilpa Kaushal · Archives of Current Research International · 2024

The soils of Himachal Pradesh face a multitude of pressing issues that threaten their health and agricultural productivity. The diverse geographical features, temperature regimes and biological zones of Himachal Pradesh have resulted into a vast range of soil types in the state....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2024/v24i11956

Effectiveness of Soil-amended Biochar in Improving Crop Production, Soil Health and Environmental Aspects

Harpreet Kaur, Prince, Dilshad, Shilpa Kaushal & Shubham · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2024

Sustainable agriculture has assumed greater importance in today’s world. Biochar has the potential to increase crop yield and soil fertility in agriculture while reducing greenhouse gas emissions at the same time. Biochar production technology and biomass type has great influence...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2449

Sustainable Development Attributes of Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) to Agricultural Practices

Ankit Kumar, Guntaash Singh Brar, Shilpa Kaushal & Shubham · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2024

The agricultural sector is fundamental to human civilization since it provides food and other basic needs to billions of people. Given that 9.7 billion people are expected to live on Earth by 2050, food production needs to increase by 70%. The population is predicted to become mo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2024/v10i2277

Soil Conditioners: Refinement of Soil Health for Better Tomorrow

Pranjal Thakur, Hardik Wadhwa, Shubham & Shilpa Kaushal · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2023

In the present era, we can see an overabundance of fertilizers and more focus on chemical inputs. The extensive use of fertilizers has resulted in a worldwide issue of soil degradation, causing the reduction of organic material and soil fertility. At the same time, farming is get...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i424268

Nutrient Dynamics for Hydroponic Production System

Pranjal Thakur, Hardik Wadhwa, Shilpa Kaushal & Shubham · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

As our world has become more populated and cities have grown, the amount of land available for farming per person has gone down a lot. Back in 1960, when there were 3 billion people, each person had about half a hectare of land for farming. But now, with 6 billion people, it's do...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i214069

Overview of Hydroponics towards High Quality Production of Vegetable Crops

Priyanshu, Aaditya Sagwal, Shilpa Kaushal & Shubham · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Now a days, people are becoming more concerned about their diet, health and lifestyle. Clean eating and nutrition rich food is the key towards healthy life. In order to avoid or minimize the effect of leftover residues of fertilizer on crops, adoption of hydroponic systems could...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i214013

Organic Hydroponics: The Future of Farming

Ashpreet, Aneetta P. Reji, Shilpa Kaushal & Shubham · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2023

The review “Organic Hydroponics: The Future of Farming” offers a comprehensive analysis of the developing sphere of organic hydroponics, that integrates hydroponic technology with organic agriculture principles. The paper covers the ideas of hydroponics and organic farming while...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i384247

Utilization of Biofertilizers and Plant Growth Promoters in Hydroponic Production System

Kshitij Singh, Vanshika Guleria, Shilpa Kaushal & Shubham · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2023

Over recent years, hydroponic agriculture has garnered increasing attention as an environmentally friendly and efficient method of cultivation. This review paper delves into the possibilities of enhancing hydroponics by exploring the use of biofertilizers and plant growth promote...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i374243

Climate Resilient Apple Cultivation in India: Agronomic Strategies for Sustainable Yield and Fruit Quality under Changing Environmental Conditions

Kavya Homchyan, Sujal Sithta, Reagan Rapta & Shilpa Kaushal · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

The Indian landscape of Apple (Malus domestica Borkh) production is experiencing an exceptional change as the traditional temperate production regions are affected by climate change. In addition to warmer winters and variable rainfall patterns, the increasing pest population will...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55429

Microbiomes as Natural Allies: Towards Sustainable Farming Practices

Durva Bisht, Aditi Verma, Palak Sardana & Shilpa Kaushal · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

The sustainability of global agriculture is increasingly threatened by climate change, soil degradation, declining biodiversity, and the overuse of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. In this context, plant- and soil-associated microbiomes have emerged as vital allies for achiev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i121670

Impact of Climate Change and Global Warming on Agricultural Crop Shifts: Challenges and Adaptation Strategies

Simran, Shubham, Kapil Kaushik & Shilpa Kaushal · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

Climate change has become one of the most highly active agents of agricultural change especially in the redistribution of the patterns of crops distributed across regions. Increased temperatures, changes in rainfall regimes, extreme weather events, and changing Agro-ecological zo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i115128

Integration of Organic Farming and IPM Approaches for Sustainable Crop Protection: A Comprehensive Review

Kapil, Shubham, Simran & Shilpa Kaushal · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

This review aims to demonstrate synergistic methods of pest control and organic farming to achieve residue-free and sustainable crop production. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plays a pivotal role in organic farming by reducing dependence on synthetic chemical pesticides and pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i115111

Revolutionizing Food Processing: Innovative Sustainable Technologies and Future Opportunities

Akanksha Sant, Reshu Rajput, Shubham & Shilpa Kaushal · Archives of Current Research International · 2025

Everyone having access to or not to a sufficient supply of processed, safe, fresh, nutritional and in pocket-friendly food is a significant worldwide issue. By 2050, it could pose a major challenge for feeding 9 billion people, for which increasing food production technologies ne...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2025/v25i51214

Optimizing Hydroponic Crop Production: A Multifaceted Approach to EC, pH and Nutrient Management

Kartikay Sharma, Renuka Yadav, Shubham & Shilpa Kaushal · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

Hydroponics is the practice of growing crops without soil, which relies on careful calibration of pH, EC (electrical conductivity) and nutrient availability to promote plant growth and yield. In hydroponics, pH is an important factor governing how nutrient availability is affecte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42995

Optimizing Hydroponics Farming: A Comprehensive Review of AI and IoT Integration for Enhanced Efficiency and Sustainability

Jasmal Choorappulakkal, Prashant Jaglan, Shubham & Shilpa Kaushal · Archives of Current Research International · 2024

Innovative techniques for sustainable agriculture, such as hydroponics and aeroponics, have come to light as viable answers to problems with food security. The present review delves at the ways in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) might be combin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2024/v24i11978

Potential of Plant Based Metallophytes for Phytoremediation in Agriculture

Smriti, Akanksha Rai, Shubham & Shilpa Kaushal · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

Metallophytes are the unique group of plants that have evolved to thrive in metal rich environments and have drawn plenty of attention. Remediating heavy metal contaminated places with plants is an effective choice due to phytoremediation, an environmentally friendly method that...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i62467

Harmonizing Agriculture: Nurturing Soil through Micronutrients Management and Texture Dynamics

Jasmeen Kaur, Gurbir Singh, Shubham & Shilpa Kaushal · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

The present review delves into the essential aspect of micronutrient management and soil texture dynamics in agriculture thus emphasizing their pivotal roles in sustaining soil health and optimizing crop productivity. Micronutrients, though required in trace amounts are critical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i64621

Essentiality of Micronutrients in Soil: A Review

Aaditya Sagwal, Priyanshu Wadhwa, Shubham & Shilpa Kaushal · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Micronutrients are very abundant in soil but plants normally absorb only a little amount of them, giving them the name "trace elements".  Boron (B), Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn), Zinc (Zn), Molybdenum (Mo), and Nickel (Ni) are the essential micronutrients that are requi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i244297

Soil Quality Indicators: A Comprehensive Review

Sahil Sharma, Balara Lishika, Shubham & Shilpa Kaushal · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Soil health is a critical determinant of ecosystem sustainability and agricultural productivity.  This review article examines the significance of soil indicators, microbial community dynamics, soil enzymes, and their relationship with essential soil properties, including organic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i224139

A Vision toward Regenerative Organic Agriculture to Sustain Climate Change and Combat Global Warming

Shubhanjali Banerjee, Shivani Verma, Rabin Regmi & Shilpa Kaushal · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2023

Regenerative Agriculture (RA) could be considered as a part of acquiring and maintaining sustainability. RA depends on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for functioning and enhancements related to all kinds of natural resources. The existence of Air and Water Quality Acts and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i144117

Pest Management in Hydroponics Crop Production: Challenges and Solutions

Jyoti Prakash, Manpreet Kour, Aradhna, Shubham & Shilpa Kaushal · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Soilless cultivation, specifically hydroponic structures, is gaining attraction as a sustainable and green opportunity to conventional soil based agriculture. Hydroponic cultivation requires precise parameters adjustments inclusive of temperature, pH, water and nutrient formulati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55426

Revolutionizing Agriculture: Exploring the Potential of Hydroponics for Global Food Security

Udhav Dahiya, Shweta, Mohit Kumar, Shubham & Shilpa Kaushal · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Sustainable agricultural solutions are urgently needed as population growth, urbanization and climate change exerting huge pressure on the global food systems. Therefore, hydroponics can be an effective alternate for growing plants without the use of soil, as it has showed good r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i41701

Influence of Artificial Lighting on Plant Growth in Hydroponic Environments

Pulkit Sharma, Abhishek Kumar Singh, Aryan Raushan, Shubham & Shilpa Kaushal · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

Hydroponics, a soil-less technique of growing plants using nutrient-rich water, is revolutionizing modern agricultural ways for maximizing production per unit area. However, one of the vital challenges that lies inside hydroponic farming is the effective use of synthetic develope...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i53009

Cultivating Resilience: Exploring Root Systems in Hydroponic Agriculture

Shivani, Jasmeen Kaur, Pallavi Sharma, Shubham & Shilpa Kaushal · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

Hydroponic cultivation has emerged as a promising solution to address the challenges of conventional agriculture by offering efficient resource utilization and enhanced crop yields. At the core of this innovative farming technique lies the intricate relationship between plant roo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i52447

Hydroponics: The Potential to Enhance Sustainable Food Production in Non-Arable Areas

Sahil Sharma, Balara Lishika, Aditya Shahi, Shubham & Shilpa Kaushal · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2023

Hydroponics, a revolutionary soil-less cultivation method, has garnered significant attention in recent years for its potential to redefine modern agriculture. This review paper delves into the fundamental aspects of hydroponics, ranging from its inception to the cutting-edge dev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i394253

Hydroponics: An Innovative Approach to Sustainable High-Value Crop Cultivation

Anjali, Kopal Singh, Rohan Raju Thomas, Shubham Shubhashish, Sahil Kumar & Shilpa Kaushal · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

Hydroponics is an innovative and sustainable agricultural technique that enables the cultivation of high-value crops without soil using nutrient-rich water solutions. This method has gained prominence due to its ability to enhance crop yield, optimize resource utilization and con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42961

Optimisation of Advanced Nutrient Solutions for Escalating Crop Production under Hydroponic Systems: A Comprehensive Review

Guntaash Singh Brar, Ankit Kumar, Gurpreet Singh, Ishika, Shubham & Shilpa Kaushal · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Hydroponic farming has the potential to be a viable solution to problems related to conventional agriculture, such as deteriorated soil and limited water supply. Hydroponic farming may significantly increase crop yields while preserving the resources by cultivating various plants...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i64618

Dynamic Use of Cow Pat Pit, Biodynamic Preparations and Peppering in Organic Farming

Devashree Ningombi, Aashi Dafouti, Pranjal Nagpal, Haris Bashir Nanda, Shubhanjali Banerjee & Shilpa Kaushal · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Working with the energies that produce and maintain life is referred to as biodynamic farming. It is a type of organic farming using farming inputs made from herbs, minerals, and raw materials processed in complex ways, and then applied to the soil and crops in minute doses. Howe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i102935

Hydroponic Systems: Best Practices for Biosecurity, Disinfection and Pest Management

Rohan Raju Thomas, Rajat Kumar, Shruti Rana, Shubham Shubhashish, Sahil Kumar, Kopal Singh, Anjali & Shilpa Kaushal · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

Hydroponics is a soilless farming which is revolutionizing agriculture by improving yield, space utilization and water efficiency. However, microbial contamination, biofilm development and pest infestation pose major threats to food security and system sustainability. In this rev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42951