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Dr. Pradeep Kumar

Assistant Professor (on Lien)

Microbial Biotechnology, Bio-control, Antimicrobial studies, Nanotechnology, Food Microbiology, Molecular Pathology,

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+91-360-2257401-411 Ext. 7163 (O); +91-7628-841479 (M)
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
FromToDesignationOrganization
26.10.2016Till DateAssistant ProfessorNERIST (Deemed University-MHRD), Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, India
01.03.201622.10.2016Int. Research Professor / Assistant Professor       School of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University,South Korea
 
01.12.201215.02.2016PBC-Post-Doctoral FellowDepartment of Biotechnology Engineering & Department of Life Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev,Beer Sheva, Israel
29.12.201030.11.2012Research AssociateDivision of Biotechnology, Sugarcane Research Institute (UPCSR), UP, India
25.07.200731.03.2008Research AssociateDivision of Biotechnology, Sugarcane Research Institute (UPCSR), UP, India
01.08.200405.05.2005Project StudentDepartment of Biotechnology, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, UP, India
HONORS AND AWARDS
AwardInstituteYear
Early Career Research AwardSERB-DST, Govt. of India, New Delhi, India2018-2021
Emerging Scientist AwardAgri. Technol. Development Society2018
Best Oral Presentation AwardABAS-20182018
Research ProfessorshipYeungnam University, South KoreaMarch-Oct. 2016
International Travel GrantBen Gurion University of the Negev, Israel Dec. 2015
Post Doc Fellowship Ben Gurion University of the Negev, IsraelOct. 2015- Feb. 2016
PBC Outstanding PostdoctoralFellowshipBen Gurion University of the Negev, IsraelDec. 2012-Sep. 2015
Best Oral Presentation Award &Narasimhan Award Indian Phytopathological Society (MEZ)03-05 Nov. 2012
Best Poster Paper AwardIIMT, Meerut, UP, India14 March 2010
EDUCATIONAL DETAILS
DegreeSubjectUniversityYear
Ph.D.  BiotechnologyBBA University (Central Univ) &ICAR-CISH, Lucknow, IndiaAwarded: March 2013Viva voce: 16.04.2012
M.Sc.BiotechnologyD.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur  2004
B.Sc.Botany, Chemistry, Ind. MicrobiologyD.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur 1997
NET-ARSPlant BiotechnologyASRB, New Delhi2010
CSIR-NET-JRF Life SciencesCSIR-UGC2007
UGC-NETEnvironmental SciencesUGC2007
UP-SLETLife SciencesUGC2004
GATELife SciencesIITs-MHRD2005 (90.86%)
GATELife SciencesIITs-MHRD2004
ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUND
FromToDesignationOrganisation
May 2017ContinuingInstitute-Industry cell-MemberNERIST
SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS
TopicFunding AgencyAmountRoleYear
Exploring the Bacillus thuringiensis genetic diversity with anti-coleopteran, anti-lepidopteron specific Cry genes to combat agriculturally important insect pest from North-East (Arunachal Pradesh) IndiaECRA, SERB-DST, Govt. of India42.93 LakhsPI2018-20221
Screening of Phytochemical and Bioactive compounds against human pathogenic bacteria of some selected indigenous medicinal plants of Arunachal Pradesh, IndiaDBT, Govt. of India49.29 LaksPI & Coordinator2018-2021
Micropropagation of Litsea cubeba (Lour.) Pers: an indigenous plant of North East India for genetic conservationGBPHNIESD8.0 LakhsCo-PI2018-2021
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES

1. Nano molecular Society (Life member-2017)

2. Agricultural Technology Development Society-ATDS (Life Member-2018)

3. Israeli Society of Microbiology (2013-2015)

4. Indian Phytopathology (2012-2013)

5. Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological& Environmental Engineering Society (APCBEES)

TEACHING ENGAGEMENTS

TitleCourse CodeModuleSemesterFR-5201Plant Breeding & Tree ImprovementDegreeIIFR-7204Social Forestry and AgroforestryPGIIFR-7205Wildlife Conservation and EcotourismPGIIFR-7104Forest Tree ImprovementPGIFR-8105Forest Seed TechnologyPGIAS-7100Environmental BiotechnologyPG (M. Tech.)IES-3200Environment and EcologyDiplomaIIFR-3203Field PracticeDegreeIIFR-6102Conservation BiologyDegreeIFR-4205BiotechnologyDegreeIIFR-9011Principles and Techniques in BiotechnologyPh.D. 

PROJECTS AND THESIS SUPERVISED/ CURRENTLY SUPERVISING

Undergraduate Level: (B.Sc.)

Project TitleStudent Name
POST-GRADUATE LEVEL: (M.SC.)
Project TitleModuleRole YearStudent Name
Isolation and antifungal screening of endophytic bacteria from Tabernaemontana divaricata
 		M.Sc.Supervisor2020Kute Lachu
Isolation and characterization of petroleum degrading bacterial from the railway locomotive discharge SiteM. TechCo-Supervisor2020Himadri Kalita
Isolation and characterization of plastic degrading bacteria from various dumped soilM. TechCo-Supervisor2020Deepak K Powrel
Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles using Tuber Extract of Dioscorea esculenta and its Applications in Human Health and Environmental RemediationM. TechCo-Supervisor2019Anupritee Das
Isolation and identification of pathogen causing leaf spot
disease in Mimusops elengi and its biocontrol using essential
oils		M. Sc.Supervisor2019Manisha K. Das
Isolation, characterization and antifungal activity evaluation of bacterial spp. from earthworm mudball soilM. Sc.Supervisor2019Seiminlun
Isolation and characterization of termite hill bacteria and its antifungal activity against Alternaria alternataM. Sc.Supervisor2018Z. Konyak
Isolation and identification of total microflora of orange (Mandarin) and their Post-harvest management using essential oilM. Sc.Co-Supervisor2018Bhumika Gurung
PH.D. SUPERVISED
TopicScholar NameStatus of Ph.D.RoleFellowshipRegistration Year
Screening of phytochemicals against human pathogenic bacteria from selected indigenous medicinal plants of Arunachal Pradesh, IndiaHimashree BoraPursuingSupervisorDBT-JRF2018
Isolation and characterization of anti-coleopteran cry genes from Bacillus thuringiensis strains native to Arunachal PradeshRituraj BorahPursuingCo-SupervisorDST-JRF2018
Isolation, Molecular Characterization and Bioformulation of Termitarium Soil Inhabiting bacteria (TSI) and their biocontrol efficacy against important phytopathogensZeiwang KonyakPursuingSupervisorMTA-JRF2018
In vitro Regeneration of Litsea Cubeba and Testing of Genetic Fidelity Using Molecular MarkersSukni BuiPursuingSupervisorGBPH-Project Assistant2019
PARTICIPATION IN SHORT TERM COURSES
Course NameSponsored ByDate
Environmental Genomics and the Human MicrobiomeDepartment of Marine Biology, University of Haifa, Mt. Carmel 31905, Haifa, Israel08-12 Feb 2015
4th SERC School ChronobiologyAnnamalai University, Chidambaram, (T.N.), India Sponsered by DST Govt. of India 24.12.2005 - 04.01.2006
   
COURSES OR CONFERENCES ORGANISED
Conference NameSponsored ByDate
Statistical Data Analysis using SPSSCSSC, ISI, Kolkata and Forestry Department, NERIST at Nirjuli, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India31st Oct -4th Nov 2011
SPECIAL LECTURES DELIVERED
TitlePlaceDate
Molecular Characterization of Fusarium moniliforme var. subglutinans isolates of mango malformation.  Indian Phytopathological Society (MEZ) at ICAR-IISR, LucknowNov. 3-5, 2012
Role of Molecular markers in Fungal disease diagnosis and controlDepartment of Microbiology & Biotechnology, GF College, Shahjahanpur, UP, India7 June 2011
Books Chapters Authored
  1. P. Mittal, M. Kamle, S. Sharma, P. Chaudhary, D. P. Rao and P. Kumar* (2017) Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Mechanism, Role in Crop Improvement and Sustainable Agriculture. In Advances in PGPR Research (eds H.B. Singh, B. Kumar Sarma and C. Keswani) CAB International, USA. Pp 386-399. (ISBN-13: 978 1 78639 032 5)
  2. A. Tiwari, A. Singh, A. Dagar, K. Kumari, D. Kumar, N. Pandey & P. Kumar* (2017) An Overview of Major Fungal Diseases of Sugarcane in India: Detection and Management Strategies. Molecular Markers in Mycology, Fungal Biology, B.P. Singh, V.K. Gupta (eds.), Springer, Switzerland 2016. ISBN 978-3-319-34104-0
  3. P Kumar, M Kamle, P K Maurya and R K Singh (2017). Beneficial uses and application of Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) in sustainable agriculture. In: Agricultural Microbiology Eds. Verma et al. Apple Academic Press, USA.
  4. P Kumar*, M Kamle, S K Misra and VK Gupta (2016). Trichoderma: utilization for agriculture management and biotechnology In: The Handbook of Microbial Bioresources Editor(s) Gupta, V. K., Sharma, G. D., Tuohy, M. G., Gaur, R. CABI, USA. Pp 29-55. ISBN 9781780645216. DOI 10.1079/9781780645216.0029
  5. M Kamle and P Kumar (2016) Colletotrichum gloeosporioides: Pathogen of Anthracnose disease in Mango (Mangifera indica L.) In: Current Trends in Plant Disease Diagnostics and Management Practices Eds. Kumar et al. Springer, Switzerland. Pp. 207-219.
  6. P. Kumar* and A K Misra (2016) Current scenario of mango malformation and its management strategies- an overview In: Current Trends in Plant Disease Diagnostics and Management Practices Eds. Kumar et al. Springer, USA. 221-236.
  7. P. K. Maurya, P. Kumar, P. Kumar and E. Brietzke (2016) Methods for monitoring oxidative stress using conventional and advanced nanodiagnostics methods. Dr. Pranjal Chandra (ed.) In. Nanobiosensors for Personalized and Onsite Biomedical Diagnosis. ISBN: 978-1-84919-950.
  8. P Kumar*, M Kamle and A Pandey (2012). RNAi: New Era of Functional Genomics for Crop Improvement. In: Frontier on Recent Development in Plant Sciences Eds. Aakash Goyal and Priti Maheshwari. Bentham Science Publisher". USA. pp.24-38. (eISBN: 978-1-60805-403-9 ,ISBN: 2213-2708).
PUBLICATIONS
  1. VK Bajpai, S Shukla, WK Paek, J Lim, P Kumar*, Pankaj K and M Na (2017) Efficacy of (+)-Lariciresinol to Control Bacterial Growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli O157:H7. Front. Microbiol. 8:804. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.00804. (IF-4.07).
  2. VK Bajpai, S Shukla, WK Paek, J Lim, P Kumar*, M Na (2017) Antibacterial Action of Jineol Isolated from Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans against Selected Foodborne Pathogens. Frontiers in Microbiology.8:552. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2017.00552. (IF-4.07).
  3. Madhu Kamle† and P. Kumar†*, JK Patra and VK Bajpai (2017) Current perspectives on genetically modified crops and detection methods. 3 Biotech. 7:219. doi:10.1007/s13205-017-0809-3 (IF-1.36).
  4. R. Kumar and P. Kumar (2017) Future Microbial Applications for Bioenergy Production: A Perspective. Frontiers in Microbiology.  8: 450. (IF-4.07).
  5. AK Tiwari, MS Khan, P Kumar*, A Tiwari (2017) Molecular characterization of phytoplasma of 16SrI-B group association with Acalypha indica in India. 3 Biotech 7: 49.  doi:10.1007/s13205-017-0671-3. (IF-1.36).
  6. P Kumar, M Pagano, A O’Donovon (2017) Biotechnological advancement in beneficial fungi for plants. Mycosphere-Journal of Fungal Biology.  8(3) 445-455. (IF-0.74)
  7. TK Mohanta, P. Kumar, H. Bae (2017) Genomics and evolutionary aspect of calcium signaling event in calmodulin and calmodulin-like proteins in plants. BMC Plant Biology. 17:38 doi: 10.1186/s12870-017-0989-3 (IF-3.96)
  8. S. Kumar, G. Das, HS Shin, P Kumar*, J. K. Patra* (2017). Evaluation of medicinal values of Gymnopetalum chinense (Lour.) Merr., a lesser known cucurbit from Eastern Ghats of India. Brazilian Archive of Biology and Technology. Vol.60: e17160580. Doi: 10.1590/1678-4324-2017160580. (IF- 0.66)
  9. P. Kumar, A. K. Tiwari and S. G. Kang (2017) Current status of major fungal diseases of sugarcane in India: an overview. Brazilian Archive of Biology and Technology. Vol.60: e17160477. Doi:10.1590/1678-4324-2017160477. (IF- 0.66)
  10. P. Kumar*, DK Mahato, M Kamle, TK Mohanta and SG Kang (2016) Aflatoxins: A Global Concern for Food Safety, Human Health, and Their Management. Front. Microbiol. 7:2170. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2016.02170. (IF-4.07).
  11. A. K. Pandey, P. Kumar*, P. Singh, N. N. Tripathi, V. K. Bajpai (2016) Essential Oils: Sources of Antimicrobials and Food Preservatives. Front. Microbiol. 7:2161. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2016.02161 (IF-4.07)
  12. P. Kumar*, M. Kamle, A. K. Misra, A O’Donovon, M Pagano, and D. R. Modi (2016) Identification and characterization of Fusarium mangiferae as pathogen of mango malformation in India. Brazilian Archive of Biology & TechnologyVol.59: e16160280 (IF- 0.66)
  13. S. Haq, P. Kumar, R. K. Singh, S K Verma, R Bhatt, M Sharma, S Kuchwaha  and S L Kothari (2016). Assessment of Functional EST-SSR Markers (Sugarcane) in Cross-Species Transferability, Genetic Diversity among Poaceae Plants, and Bulk Segregation Analysis. Genetic Research International. 2016: 7052323.doi:  10.1155/2016/7052323
  14. A K Tiwari, N N Tiwari, Kavita, P Kumar, MS Khan (2015) Detection and Identification of Phytoplasma Associated with Witches' Broom and Little Leaf Disease in Arundo Donax: First Report from India. Archives of Phytopathology & Plant Protection. 48 (17). 830-832.
  15. M Kamle and P Kumar (2015) Anthracnose: A Post-Harvest Disease of Mango. Agrica.4 (2). 61-66.
  16. G Gindin, M Zvi, B Levitin, P Kumar, Levi T, Shahi P, Khasdan V, Weinthal D, Kuznetsova T, Einav M, Kushmaro A, Protasov A, Zaritsky A, Ben-Dov E (2014) The basis for rootstock resilient to Capnodis species: screening for genes encoding δ-endotoxins from Bacillus thuringiensis. Pest Management Science. 70(8):1283-90. (IF-3.25)
  17. P Kumar*, V K Gupta, A K Misra and D R Modi (2014) Molecular Characterization of Fusarium moniliforme var. subglutinans isolates. Journal of Environmental Biology. 35(1)211-216. (IF-0.65)
  18. R K Singh, P Kumar, S P Singh, S K Vishwakarma, N N Tiwari, A Tiwari, A Singh and A Kumar (2014) Role of endochitinase gene and efficacy of Trichoderma against Colletotrichum falcatum went. causing red rot disease in sugarcane. Sugar Tech. 16 (2) 180-188. (IF-0.86)
  19. M Kamle, P Kumar, S Kalim, A Bajpai and R Chandra (2014). Assessment of genetic fidelity of in vitro regenerated guava (Psidium guajavaL.) plants using DNA based markers. New Zealand Journal of Crop & Horticultural Science. 42(1) 01-09. (IF-0.45)
  20. P Kumar*, M Kamle,V K Gupta, A K Misra and B K Pandey (2013) Host pathogen interaction study in malformed affected tissues of Mangifera indica L. American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences. 8(3) 288-303
  21. M Kamle, B K Pandey, P Kumar and M Muthukumar (2013). A species-specific PCR based assay for rapid detection of mango anthracnose pathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Penz. and Sacc. J Plant Pathol Microb 2013, 4:184. doi: 10.4172/2157-7471.1000184 (IF-1.6*)
  22. M Kamle, P Kumar, V K Gupta, A Tiwari, A K Misra and B K Pandey (2013) Identification and phylogenetic correlation among Colletotrichum gloeosporioides pathogen of anthracnose for mango. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 2(3)285-287.
  23. SK Vishwakarma, P Kumar*, A Nigam, A Singh, A Kumar (2013) Pokkah Boeng: An Emerging Disease of Sugarcane. J Plant Pathol Microb. 4:170.  (IF-1.6*)
  24. R K Singh, P Kumar, N N Tiwari, J Rastogi, S P Singh (2013) Current status of sugarcane transgenic: an overview. Advanced Genetic Engineering. 02:122. (IF-1.2*)
  25. A K Tiwari, S K Vishwakarma, S P Singh, P Kumar, M S Khan, S C Chun and G P Rao (2012) First report of a 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris' associated with little leaf disease of Ageratum conyzoides in India. New Disease Report. 26,18.
  26. P Kumar*, A K Misra, D R Modi and V K Gupta (2012) Biocontrol potential of Trichoderma species against mango malformation pathogens. Archives of Phytopathology & Plant Protection. 45 (10):1237-1245.
  27. J Singh, P Kumar, N Batra and A Joshi (2012) Partial purification and characterization of peroxidases from the leaves of Sapindus mukorossi. Journal of Plant Biochemistry & Biotechnology. 21 (1):11-16. (IF-0.95)
  28. A K Tiwari, S K Vishwakarma, P Kumar, N Pandey, M Lal and M L Sharma (2012) Ratoon stunting disease (Leifsonia xyli) of sugarcane. Plant knowledge Journal. 1(1) 20-24.
  29. A Pandey, A J Mathew, M Kamle, R K Mishra, P Kumar (2012) Efficacy of fungicides for control of white mold (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum Lib.) de Bary in lima bean. Journal of Horticulture Sciences. 7 (1) 114-117.
  30. P Kumar*, A K Misra, A K Srivastava and D R Modi (2011) Mapping of F. moniliforme var. subglutinans from normal and malformed panicles and malformed seedlings of mango by recovery method. Plant Archives. 11 (1) 567-569.
  31. P Kumar*, M Kamle and J Singh (2011) Biochemical characterization of Santlum album (Chandan) leaf peroxidase. Physiology & Molecular Biology of Plants. 17(2)153-159. (IF-0.883)
  32. P Kumar*, A K Misra and D R Modi (2011) Current status of mango malformation in India.  Asian Journal of Plant Sciences. 10 (1):01-23.
  33. A Pandey, M Kamle, LP Yadav, M Muthukumar, P Kumar, V K Gupta, M Asfaque and B K Pandey (2010) Genetically modified food: its uses, future prospects and safety assessment. Biotechnology. 09 (4): 444-458.
  34. V K Gupta, A Pandey, P Kumar, B K Pandey, R K Gaur, V Bajpai, N Sharma and S Sharma (2010) Genetic characterization of mango anthracnose pathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Penz. By Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA analysis. African Journal of Biotechnology.09 (26): 4019-4023. 
  35. P Kumar, V K Gupta, A K Misra, DR Modi and B K Pandey (2009) Potential of Molecular Markers in Plant Biotechnology. Plant Omics: Journal. 2(4): 141-162. (IF-0.743)
  36. P Mittal, A Sengar, SS Ghosal and P Kumar* (2009) Impact of cefotaxime on somatic embryogenesis and shoot regeneration in sugarcane. Physiology & Molecular Biology of Plants. 15(3) 257-265. (IF-0.883)
  37. P Kumar, A K Misra, B K Pandey, S P Misra and D R Modi (2009) Eco- friendly management of mango malformation Fusarium moniliforme var. subglutinans from leaf extracts. Journal of Eco-Friendly Agriculture. 4 (1) 61-64.
  38. P Kumar, M Kamle, J Singh and D P Rao (2008) Isolation and characterization of peroxidases from the leaves of Ricinus communis. International Journal of Biotechnology & Biochemistry. 4(4): 283-292.
  39. V K Gupta, R Gaur, N Gautam, P Kumar, I J Yadav and N S Darmwal (2009) Optimization of Xylanase Production from Fusarium solani F7. American Journal of Food Technology. 4(1): 20-29.
  40. A Dubey, S K Diwakar, S K Rawat, P Kumar, N Batra, A Joshi and J Singh (2007) Characterization of Ionically Bound Peroxidases from Apple (Mallus pumilus) Fruits. Preparative Biochemistry & Biotechnology. 37: 47-58. (IF-1.361)
  41. A Gupta, V Gupta and P Kumar (2007) Effect of carbon and nitrogen source on production of extra cellular alpha-amylase by Aspergillus niger. Journal of Mycology & Plant Pathology.37 (1): 158-159.
  42. P Kumar, A K Misra and B K Pandey (2007) In vitro study of efficacy of Trichoderma spp. against Fusarium moniliforme var. subglutinans isolated from vegetative malformation. Journal of Eco-Friendly Agriculture 2(2): 187-189.

Book Edited-06

  1. Microbial Genomics in Sustainable Agro-ecosystem. (Eds.) V Tripathi, P Kumar, P Tripathi and A K Singh-Vol. I (2019). Springer-Nature, Singapore. ISBN: 978-981-13-8739-5. DOI:10.1007/978-981-13-8739-5 https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9789811387388
  2. Microbial Genomics in Sustainable Agro-ecosystem. (Eds.) V Tripathi, P Kumar, P Tripathi and A K Singh, M. Kamle-Vol. II (2019). Springer-Nature, Singapore. ISBN: 978-981-13-8739-5. https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9789813298590
  3. Plant Pathogens: Detection and Management for Sustainable Agriculture (Eds.) P. Kumar, A K Tiwari, M. Kamle, Z. Abbas and P. Singh.(2019) Publisher: Apple Academic Press (Taylor’s & Francis group) ISBN: 9781771887885.
  4. Advances in Microbial Biotechnology: Current Trends and Future Prospects (Eds.) P. Kumar, J. K. Patra, and P. Chandra.(2018) Publisher: Apple Academic Press (Taylor’s & Francis group) ISBN: 9781771886673.
  5. Emerging Trends of Plant Physiology for Sustainable Crop Production (Eds.) Z. Abbas, A. Tiwari and P. Kumar. (2018) Publisher: Apple Academic Press (Taylor’s & Francis group) ISBN: 9781771886369.
  6. Current Trends in Plant Disease Diagnostics and Management Practices. (Eds.) P. Kumar, V K Gupta, A K Tiwari and M. Kamle. (2016) Springer-Nature, Switzerland. http://www.springer.com/it/book/9783319273105

Books Chapters: 14

  1. Kumar P*, Mahato DK, Kamle M, Mahmud MMC, Rawal D, Maurya M, Islam D, Kumar P, Tripathi V (2020) Clean energy production form lignocelluloses based agricultural crops-importance and necessity from environmental prospects. In Recent Developments in Bioenergy Research Ed. Gupta VK, Treichel H, Kuhad RC, Rodriguez-Cout S, pp 181-193. Elsevier, Netherlands. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819597-0.00009-X
  2. Kamle M., Borah R., Bora H., Jaiswal A.K., Singh R.K., Kumar P.* (2020) Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR) and Induced Systemic Resistance (ISR): Role and Mechanism of Action Against Phytopathogens. In: Hesham AL., Upadhyay R., Sharma G., Manoharachary C., Gupta V. (eds) Fungal Biotechnology and Bioengineering. Fungal Biology. Springer-Nature. doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-41870-0_20
  3. Pal A., Singh J., Soni R., Tripathi P., Kamle M., Tripathi V., Kumar P* (2020) The role of microorganism in bioremediation for sustainable environment management. In Pandey V.C. & Singh V (Eds) Bioremediation of Pollutants: From Genetic Engineering to Genome Engineering. 227-249
  4. Bora H, Bui S, Konyak Z, Kamle M, Tripathi P, Kishore A, Tripathi V, Kumar P* (2019) Current Status and Future Prospects of Omics Tools in Climate Change Research. In Microbial Genomics in Sustainable Agroecosystems Eds. V. Tripathi, P. Kumar, P. Tripathi, A Kishore & M. Kamle. Springer-Nature, Singapore 197-214
  5. P Kumar, M Kamle, P K Maurya and Ravi Kant Singh (2019). Beneficial uses and application of Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) in sustainable agriculture. Chapter 2 In: In book: Microbiology for Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Health, and Environmental Protection. Eds. D. K. Verma. Apple Academic Press (Taylor & Francis –CRC Press), USA.
  6. JK Patra, DK Mahato, P. Kumar* (2019) Biosensor Technology—Advanced Scientific Tools, With Special Reference to Nanobiosensors and Plant-and Food-Based Biosensors. In book: Nanomaterials in Plants, Algae and Microorganisms. Eds. Editors: Durgesh Kumar Tripathi Parvaiz Ahmad Shivesh Sharma Devendra Chauhan Nawal Kishore Dubey.  Elsvier: Academic Press DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-811488-9.00014-7
  7. R. Kumar & P. Kumar * (2018) Microbial Fuel Cells for Wastewater Treatment, Bioremediation, and Bioenergy Production. In book: Advances in Microbial Biotechnology Current Trends and Future Prospects. Eds. P Kumar, JK Patra & P. Chandra.  Publisher: Apple Academic Press (CRC Press)
  8. Tiwari A, A. Singh, A. Dagar, K. Kumari, D. Kumar, N. Pandey & P. Kumar* (2017) An Overview of Major Fungal Diseases of Sugarcane in India: Detection and Management Strategies. Molecular Markers in Mycology, Fungal Biology, B.P. Singh, V.K. Gupta (eds.), Springer, Switzerland 2016. ISBN 978-3-319-34104-0
  9. P. Mittal, M. Kamle, S. Sharma, P. Chaudhary, D. P. Rao and P. Kumar* (2017) Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Mechanism, Role in Crop Improvement and Sustainable Agriculture. In Advances in PGPR Research (eds H.B. Singh, B. Kumar Sarma and C. Keswani) CAB International, USA. Pp 386-399. (ISBN-13: 978 1 78639 032 5)
  10. P. Kumar* and A K Misra (2016) Current scenario of mango malformation and its management strategies- an overview In: Current Trends in Plant Disease Diagnostics and Management Practices Eds. Kumar et al. Springer, USA. 221-236.
  11. M Kamle and P Kumar (2016) Colletotrichum gloeosporioides: Pathogen of Anthracnose disease in Mango (Mangifera indica L.) In: Current Trends in Plant Disease Diagnostics and Management Practices Eds. Kumar et al. Springer, Switzerland. 207-219.
  12. P. K. Maurya, P. Kumar, P. Kumar and E. Brietzke (2016) Methods for monitoring oxidative stress using conventional and advanced nanodiagnostics methods. Dr. Pranjal Chandra (ed.) In. Nanobiosensors for Personalized and Onsite Biomedical Diagnosis. ISBN: 978-1-84919-950.
  13. P Kumar*, M Kamle, S K Misra and VK Gupta (2015). Trichoderma: utilization for agriculture management and biotechnology In: The Handbook of Microbial Bioresources Editor(s) Gupta, V. K., Sharma, G. D., Tuohy, M. G., Gaur, R. CABI, USA. Pp 29-55. ISBN 9781780645216. DOI 10.1079/9781780645216.0029
  14. P Kumar*, M Kamle and A Pandey (2012). RNAi: New Era of Functional Genomics for Crop Improvement. In: Frontier on Recent Development in Plant Sciences Eds. Aakash Goyal and Priti Maheshwari. Bentham Science Publisher". USA. pp.24-38. (eISBN: 978-1-60805-403-9 ,ISBN: 2213-2708)
RESEARCH: (LAST TWO YEARS)

  Area of research

  • Applied Microbiology
  • Gene expression
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Plant Pathology
  • Antimicrobial

     Recent Publication

  1. VK Bajpai, S Shukla, WK Paek, J Lim, P Kumar*, Pankaj K and M Na (2017) Efficacy of (+)-Lariciresinol to Control Bacterial Growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli O157:H7. Front. Microbiol. 8:804. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.00804. (IF-4.07).
  2. VK Bajpai, S Shukla, WK Paek, J Lim, P Kumar*, M Na (2017) Antibacterial Action of Jineol Isolated from Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans against Selected Foodborne Pathogens. Frontiers in Microbiology.8:552. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2017.00552. (IF-4.07).
  3. Madhu Kamleand P. Kumar*, JK Patra and VK Bajpai (2017) Current perspectives on genetically modified crops and detection methods. 3 Biotech. 7:219. doi:10.1007/s13205-017-0809-3 (IF-1.36).
  4. R. Kumar and P. Kumar (2017) Future Microbial Applications for Bioenergy Production: A Perspective. Frontiers in Microbiology.  8: 450. (IF-4.07).
  5. AK tiwari, MS Khan, P Kumar*, A Tiwari (2017) Molecular characterization of phytoplasma of 16SrI-B group association with Acalypha indica in India. 3 Biotech 7: 49.  doi:10.1007/s13205-017-0671-3. (IF-1.36).
  6. P Kumar, M Pagano, A O’Donovon (2017) Biotechnological advancement in beneficial fungi for plants. Mycosphere-Journal of Fungal Biology.  8(3) 445-455. (IF-0.74)
  7. TK Mohanta, P. Kumar, H. Bae (2017) Genomics and evolutionary aspect of calcium signaling event in calmodulin and calmodulin-like proteins in plants. BMC Plant Biology. 17:38 doi: 10.1186/s12870-017-0989-3 (IF-3.96)
  8. S. Kumar, G. Das, HS Shin, P Kumar*, J. K. Patra* (2017). Evaluation of medicinal values of Gymnopetalum chinense (Lour.) Merr., a lesser known cucurbit from Eastern Ghats of India. Brazilian Archive of Biology and Technology. Vol.60: e17160580. Doi: 10.1590/1678-4324-2017160580. (IF- 0.66)
  9. P. Kumar, A. K. Tiwari and S. G. Kang (2017) Current status of major fungal diseases of sugarcane in India: an overview. Brazilian Archive of Biology and Technology. Vol.60: e17160477. Doi:10.1590/1678-4324-2017160477. (IF- 0.66)
  10. P. Kumar*, DK Mahato, M Kamle, TK Mohanta and SG Kang (2016) Aflatoxins: A Global Concern for Food Safety, Human Health and Their Management. Front. Microbiol. 7:2170. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2016.02170. (IF-4.07).
  11. A. K. Pandey, P. Kumar*, P. Singh, N. N. Tripathi, V. K. Bajpai (2016) Essential Oils: Sources of Antimicrobials and Food Preservatives. Front. Microbiol. 7:2161. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2016.02161 (IF-4.07).
  12. P. Kumar*, M. Kamle, A. K. Misra, A O’Donovon, M Pagano, and D. R. Modi (2016) Identification and characterization of Fusarium mangiferae as pathogen of mango malformation in India. Brazilian Archive of Biology & TechnologyVol.59: e16160280 (IF- 0.66)
  13. S. Haq, P. Kumar, R. K. Singh, S K Verma, R Bhatt, M Sharma, S Kuchwaha  and S L Kothari (2016). Assessment of Functional EST-SSR Markers (Sugarcane) in Cross-Species Transferability, Genetic Diversity among Poaceae Plants, and Bulk Segregation Analysis. Genetic Research International. 2016: 7052323.doi:  10.1155/2016/7052323
  14. G Gindin, M Zvi, B Levitin, P Kumar, Levi T, Shahi P, Khasdan V, Weinthal D, Kuznetsova T, Einav M, Kushmaro A, Protasov A, Zaritsky A, Ben-Dov E (2014) The basis for rootstock resilient to Capnodis species: screening for genes encoding δ-endotoxins from Bacillus thuringiensis. Pest Management Science. 70(8):1283-90. (IF-3.25)
  15. A K Tiwari, N N Tiwari, Kavita, P Kumar, MS Khan (2015) Detection and Identification of Phytoplasma Associated with Witches' Broom and Little Leaf Disease in Arundo Donax: First Report from India. Archives of Phytopathology & Plant Protection. 48 (17). 830-832.
  16. M Kamle and P Kumar (2015) Anthracnose: A Post-Harvest Disease of Mango. Agrica.4 (2). 61-66.
  17. P. Mittal, M. Kamle, S. Sharma, P. Chaudhary, D. P. Rao and P. Kumar* (2017) Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Mechanism, Role in Crop Improvement and Sustainable Agriculture. In Advances in PGPR Research (eds H.B. Singh, B. Kumar Sarma and C. Keswani) CAB International, USA. Pp 386-399. (ISBN-13: 978 1 78639 032 5)
  18. A. Tiwari, A. Singh, A. Dagar, K. Kumari, D. Kumar, N. Pandey & P. Kumar* (2017) An Overview of Major Fungal Diseases of Sugarcane in India: Detection and Management Strategies. Molecular Markers in Mycology, Fungal Biology, B.P. Singh, V.K. Gupta (eds.), Springer, Switzerland 2016. ISBN 978-3-319-34104-0
  19. P Kumar, M Kamle, P K Maurya and R K Singh (2017). Beneficial uses and application of Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) in sustainable agriculture. In: Agricultural Microbiology Eds. Verma et al. Apple Academic Press, USA.
  20. P Kumar*, M Kamle, S K Misra and VK Gupta (2016). Trichoderma: utilization for agriculture management and biotechnology In: The Handbook of Microbial Bioresources Editor(s) Gupta, V. K., Sharma, G. D., Tuohy, M. G., Gaur, R. CABI, USA. Pp 29-55. ISBN 9781780645216. DOI 10.1079/9781780645216.0029
  21. M. Kamle and P Kumar (2016) Colletotrichum gloeosporioides: Pathogen of Anthracnose disease in Mango (Mangifera indica L.) In: Current Trends in Plant Disease Diagnostics and Management Practices Eds. Kumar et al. Springer, Switzerland. Pp. 207-219.
ACTIVITIES (LAST FIVE YEARS)
NoProject TitleName of P.I./Co-P.I.DurationFunding AgencyAmount
1.Sacred groves of Assam: Biodiversity status and strategies for their conservation”.  Awadhesh Kumar3 yearsGBPIHED9,96,600
2.Exploration of Biodiversity and conservation issues of Talley Valley Wildlife sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh with reference to wildlife species distribution along climate and topographical gradientsAwadhesh Kumar3 YearsMoEF, New Delhi38,96,640
Dept. Association
Short Term Course:

1. Attended 24th days SERB summer school on “Weather and Climate in Tropic” organized by Centre for Atmospheric Sciences, IIT, Delhi from 3rd-26th June 2013.

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