New record occurrence of Mycosphaerella leaf spot of eucalyptus in Himachal Pradesh
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International Journal of Plant Sciences
Dr. Vijay Kumar
Assistant Professor (Plant Protection)
Lembucherra, IN.About
Highly accomplished Assistant Professor with a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology and over 6 years of experience in agricultural research, academic instruction, and vocational training. Specializes in advanced plant disease management, molecular biology, and mycology, evidenced by 26 research publications and multiple national qualifications. Driven to apply expertise in sustainable crop protection and innovative biotechnological solutions to address critical agricultural challenges.
Work
Central Agricultural University (HQ Imphal), College of Fisheries
|Assistant Professor (Plant Protection)
Lembucherra, Tripura, India
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Summary
Led academic instruction, research, and outreach in Plant Protection and Pathology at a leading agricultural university, contributing to advancements in sustainable agriculture and crop disease management.
Highlights
Authored and co-authored 26 research papers in international and Indian journals, focusing on plant disease management, molecular characterization, and fungal studies, significantly contributing to the field of Plant Pathology.
Consistently demonstrated high academic rigor by qualifying ICAR NET (2014, 2017, 2018) with up to 68.22% marks and ARS Mains (2013, 2014, 2016), validating expertise for agricultural research and education.
Conducted in-depth research on the biological control and management of significant plant diseases like rose powdery mildew and evaluated various strains of Agaricus bisporus for production efficiency.
Integrated Molecular Biology and Biotechnology into Plant Pathology research, exploring areas such as molecular characterization of fungi and rhizobium strains.
Published 5 popular articles and 2 book chapters, translating complex scientific research into accessible content for broader agricultural communities and academic audiences.
Actively participated in 9 national symposiums and workshops, including those at IIT Kanpur, fostering collaboration and staying abreast of advancements in integrated disease management and agro-technologies.
Contributed to the Multi-Technology Testing Center & Vocational Training Center, enhancing practical skills and vocational training in plant protection for students and professionals.
Awarded the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (2015) for Ph.D. studies, underscoring exceptional academic merit and research potential.
Education
Dr. Y S Parmar UHF, Nauni, Solan (HP)
Nauni, Solan (HP), India
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Ph.D.
Plant Pathology
Courses
Plant Pathology
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Studies on management of rose powdery mildew (Podosphaera pannosa (Wallr.) de Bary)
Dr. Y S Parmar UHF, Nauni, Solan (HP)
Nauni, Solan (HP), India
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M.Sc. (Agriculture)
Plant Pathology
Courses
Plant Pathology
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Evaluation of various strains of Agaricus bisporus Lange (Imbach)
Dr. Y S Parmar UHF, Nauni, Solan (HP)
Nauni, Solan (HP), India
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Bachelor
Horticulture with specialization in Vegetable Science
Courses
Vegetable Science
Horticulture
Awards
ICAR NET (I) Qualification
Awarded By
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Qualified the National Eligibility Test with 68.22% marks, showcasing consistent high performance in agricultural research examinations.
ICAR NET Qualification
Awarded By
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Qualified the National Eligibility Test with 68.22% marks, further validating expertise in agricultural sciences.
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Mains Qualification
Awarded By
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB)
Qualified the Mains examination for the Agricultural Research Service, consistently demonstrating research excellence.
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship
Awarded By
Government of India (Inferred)
Awarded for pursuing Ph.D. studies, recognizing academic excellence and research potential.
ICAR NET (I) Qualification
Awarded By
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Qualified the National Eligibility Test with 64.00% marks, demonstrating proficiency for lectureship in agricultural universities.
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Mains Qualification
Awarded By
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB)
Qualified the Mains examination for the Agricultural Research Service, reaffirming research capabilities.
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Mains Qualification
Awarded By
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB)
Qualified the Mains examination for the Agricultural Research Service, indicating strong research aptitude.
Publications
Evaluation of various strains of Agaricus bisporus (Lange) Imbach for their production efficiency and other morphological characteristics
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Indian Journal of Mushrooms
Studies on the effect of carbon and nitrogen on the vegetative growth of various test strains of Agaricus bisporus (Lange) Imbach
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Indian Journal of Mushrooms
Studies on the effect of temperature and pH on the vegetative growth of various test strains of Agaricus bisporus (Lange) Imbach
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Indian Journal of Mushrooms
New finding of the Phoma leaf spot of the varnish tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) in Himachal Pradesh
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International Journal of Forestry and crop improvement
First report of Tar Spot of Toona (Toona ciliata) in India
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Journal of Applied and Natural Science
Evaluating Fungicides and Biofungicide for Controlling Cercospora Leaf Spot on Marigold
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International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences
Evaluation of Different Fungicides against Alternaria Leaf Blight of Tomato (Alternaria solani)
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International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences
Screening of rose varieties for resistance against rose powdery mildew (Podosphaera pannosa (Wallr.) de Bary) under natural and greenhouse epiphytotic conditions
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Indian Phytopathology
Biological control of rose powdery mildew (Podosphaera pannosa (Wallr.: Fr.) de Bary
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International Journal of Plant Protection
Molecular characterization of Agaricus bisporus strains and their evaluation for production efficiency
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Indian Phytopathology
New record occurrence of Phaeophleospora leaf blight of eucalyptus in Himachal Pradesh
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The Bioscan
Mycoviruses and their role in biological control of plant diseases
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International Journal of Plant Sciences
A New Host Record of Powdery Mildew on Bauhinia purpurea from Himachal Pradesh, India
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Indian Forester
Status of Arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) in nurseries of willow, poplar and pine seedlings in Himachal Pradesh
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International Journal of Plant Protection
मुसब्बर या ग्वारपाठा के गुण, रोग एवं रोकथाम
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Krishi Sewa
तुलसी एक बहुमूल्य औषधि : इसके रोग एवं नियंत्रण
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Krishi Sewa
आँवला में लगने वाली मुख्य बीमारियां एवं उनके निदान
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Krishi Sewa
Bioinformatics: An useful tool for managing genomic wealth of biological entities.
Soil Microbiota: A dynamic community in healing plant health against plant pathogens.
Disease of Geranium and their management
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Diseases of Ornamental Crops
Endophytes and Their Role in Plant Disease Management
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Advances in Agriculture Sciences
Isolation, Identification, Biochemical and Antibiotic Sensitivity Characterization of Rhizobium Strains from Vigna mungo (L) Hepper, Cicer arietinum L and Vigna radiata (L) R Wilczek in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
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International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences
Effect of plant extracts as pre-storage seed treatment on storage fungi, germination percentage and seedling vigour of pea (Pisum sativum)
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Indian journal of Agricultural sciences
Morphological and molecular variability of Podosphaera pannosa causing rose powdery mildew in Himachal Pradesh, India
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Indian Phytopathology
Impact of green crop residues on Fusarium wilt incidence and growth parameters of the gladiolus
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International Journal of Forestry and crop improvement
Studies on biochemical mechanism of resistance for the management of rose powdery mildew
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Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
Performance of plant defence activators against Podosphaera pannosa causing rose powdery mildew
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Indian Phytopathology
Phylloplane microflora diversity of rose and mycoparasitism over rose powdery mildew (Podosphaera pannosa (Wallr.) de Bary)
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Journal of Crop and Weed
Studies on the post symptom anti-sporulant activity of fungicides, bio-control agents, bioproducts and botanicals on formation of conidia of Podosphaera pannosa on rose
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Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
Mangement of rose powdery mildew (Podosphaera pannosa) through ecofriendly approaches
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Indian Phytopathology
Effect of epidemiological factors on percent disease index of rose powdery mildew caused by Podosphaera pannosa (Wallr.) de Bary)
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Journal of Crop and Weed
Effect of different fungicides against Podosphaera pannosa causing rose powdery mildew under greenhouse conditions
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Journal of Crop and Weed
Skills
Plant Pathology
Disease Management, Crop Protection, Fungal Diseases, Powdery Mildew, Biofungicides.
Mycology
Mushroom Cultivation, Agaricus bisporus, Fungal Identification, Mycoviruses.
Molecular Biology
Molecular Characterization, Biotechnology, Rhizobium Strains, Genomic Wealth, Bioinformatics.
Horticulture
Vegetable Science, Ornamental Plants, Crop Residues, Seed Treatment, Rose Cultivation.
Research & Development
Experimental Design, Data Analysis, Scientific Writing, Literature Review, Integrated Disease Management, Epidemiology.
Academic Instruction
Curriculum Development, Student Mentoring, Vocational Training, Agricultural Education, Faculty Development.
Sustainable Agriculture
Ecofriendly Approaches, Biocontrol Agents, Soil Microbiota, Plant Defence Activators, Organic Farming.