Title of the Ph.D. Thesis: Effect of hydrogel and bio-inoculants on growth and yield of rice and linseed varieties under rainfed condition

Title of the M.Sc. Thesis: Effect of combined use of herbicide and insecticide on weeds, insects and yield of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill].

Areas of interest/Specialization

• Agronomy of field crops
• Climate change mitigation in agriculture
• Sustainable agriculture
• Abiotic stress in crops
• Weed management

Experiences:

• Post graduate and doctorate teaching and research at Department of RDAP, NEHU Tura campus since 22.09.2023.
• Under graduate, post graduate teaching and research in the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, GLA University Mathura from 10.08.2019 to 21.09.2023. 
• Under graduate teaching in the College of Horticulture and Research Station, Jagdalpur. (IGKV) from 14.08.2018 to 15.12.2019.
• Senior Research Fellow at KVK Bhatapara from 23.09.2014 to 15.12.2014.

Awards/Fellowship

• UGC Research Fellowship for pursuing Ph.D. - Awarded from 02.01.2015.
• Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for pursuing Ph.D. of UGC (JRF) fb SRF Awarded from 01.04.2015.
• Mahima Young Scientist Award-2016 during International Conference on “Medicinal Plants and Management of Lifestyle Diseases” by Mahima Research Foundation and Social Welfare, B.H.U., Varanasi, awarded from 18.12.2016.

Administrative responsibilities

• Departmental NAAC Coordinator, Dept. of RDAP, NEHU Tura Campus since 05.03.2024.
• Teacher-In-Charge, Agronomy Unit, Dept. of RDAP, NEHU Tura Campus since 19.02.2024.
• Programme coordinator, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, GLA University Mathura from 10.08.2019 to 21.09.2023. 
• In-charge, Farm operations, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, GLA University Mathura from 10.08.2019 to 21.09.2023. 
• Departmental Sports In-charge, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, GLA University Mathura from 10.08.2019 to 21.09.2023. 
• Lab in-charge, Agro-meteorology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, GLA University Mathura from 10.08.2019 to 21.09.2023. 

Member of academic/professional body

• Member BoS, Department of RDAP, NEHU Tura Campus since 15.03.2024.
• Member BoS, Department of Forestry, NEHU Tura Campus since 15.03.2024.
• Member DRC, Department of RDAP, NEHU Tura Campus since 22.09.2023.
• Member of the School Board, School of Human and Environment Sciences, NEHU Shillong since 14.03.2024.
• Life member of Asian PGPR society for sustainable agriculture, Alabama (USA)
• Member of the Board of Studies, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, GLA University Mathura from 10.08.2019 to 21.09.2023. 
• Reviewer of the scientific journals.

Research Projects

• PI of the project “Assessment of hydrophilic polymer- hydrogel for higher water use efficiency in crops and vegetables during water scarcity in hill tract of West Garo Hills of Meghalaya” funded by GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment under IERP programme for two years. (Form February 2025 to March 2027)- Sanctioned amount: 4.246 Lakh. 
• Co-PI of the project “Characterization of salt-tolerant plant growth promoting rhizobacteria from Braj region and its effect on salinity tolerance in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) funded by Council of Science and Technology, U.P. Govt. of U.P. (From August 2022 to September 2023). Sanctioned amount:  11.94 Lakh
• PI of the project “Development of eco-friendly micro-irrigation system for different crops” Funded by GLA University Mathura. (July 2021 to June 2022). Sanctioned amount: 2.3 Lakh.

Publications

Research Papers

1. Patil V, Ahmad A, Dujeshwer K and Jat M. 2024. Effect of varied levels of arsenic toxicity on certain physio–chemical and biochemical parameters in wheat genotypes (Triticum aestivum L.). Journal of Soils and Crops. 34(1): 208-213. (UGC, NAAS: 4.50).
2. Ahmad A, Prakash P, Dujeshwer K, Srivastava JP, Singh AK and Jatav HS. 2023. Physiological and biochemical effect of elevated night temperature stress on bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture. 35(12): 1-10. DOI: 10.9755/ejfa.2023.3186. (SCI, IF: 1.1)
3. Dujeshwer K., R.K. Singh, H.S. Jatav, et al. 2021. Hydrogel based Trichoderma formulations’ effect on different varieties of rice under rainfed condition of Indo-Gangetic Plains. Environment, Development and Sustainability (Springer) 24:7035-7056. DOI: 10.1007/s10668-021-01738-w (SCI, IF: 4.7)
4. Dujeshwer K., R.K. Singh and Sandhya NR. 2021. Evaluation of hydrogel and Trichoderma based formulations on root characteristics and water use efficiency in linseed varieties under rainfed ecology. Indian Journal of Ecology 48(6):1815-1820. (WoS, NAAS: 5.79)
5. Rajput R.S., Verma K.P., Sahu V and Dujeshwer K. 2018. Intercropping Approach with Non-Host Chickpea Crop for Management of Linseed Wilt Disease Caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lini. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology. Special issue, 993-998. (NAAS: 4.54).
6. Dujeshwer K., Lakpale, R. and Rajput, R. 2016. Growth behavior, nodulation and rhizobium population, as affected by combined application of herbicide and insecticide in soybean (Glycine max. L.). Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology 10(4):2931-2935. DOI:10.22207/JPAM.10.4.59 (SCI, IF- 0.8)
7. Dujeshwer K., Thakur C.L., Lakpale, R., and Sahu, P.L. 2016. Efficacy of herbicide and insecticide against defoliator pest, weed (Echinocloa colonum) and yield of soybean. Environment and Ecology 34(3): 992-996. (WoS, NAAS: 5.25)
8. Dujeshwer K., Lakpale,R., Thakur C.L., Patel, B. and Ghirtlahre, S. 2015. Effect of Combined Use of Herbicide and Insecticide on Leaf Miner (Aproraema Modicella), Weed Control Efficiency, Yield Attributes and Yield of Soybean. Journal of Soils and Crops 25(2):281-284 (UGC, NAAS: 4.50)
9. Sahu, P.L., Chitale, S., Pali, G.P., Sahu, L.R. and Dujeshwer. 2015. Effect of organic nutrient management on yield, yield attributes and nitrogen uptake in scented rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties. Annals of plant and soil research 17:103-105. (UGC, NAAS: 5.22)
10.  Thakur,C.L., Lakpale,R., Khajanji, S.N., Dujeshwer K., and Patel, B. 2015. Effect of crop geometry on productivity and nutrient uptake of newly released soybean (Glycine max L. Merill). Journal of Soils and Crops 25(2): 271-275. (UGC, NAAS: 4.50)
11. Patel, B., Lakpale,R., Gupta, V.K., Thakur,C.L. and Dujeshwer K. 2015. Effect of pre and post emergence herbicide on weed infestation and productivity of soybean. Journal of Soils and Crops 25(2): 276-280. (UGC, NAAS: 4.50)
12. Sahu, P.L., Chitale, S., Nandeha, N., Dujeshwer K. and Kanwar, P.C. 2015. Effect of different combination of organic material and biofertilizers on growth and economics on scented rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties. Progressive Research 11: 154-157. (NAAS: 3.78).

Review Paper:

1. Jangir S, Dujeshwer K and Mishra B.K. 2024. Contract Farming for Transformation in Agriculture with Special Reference to North-Eastern Region. The NEHU Journal. 20(1&2): 61-74. (Peer reviewed).
2. Gupta V., Trivedi A., Nandeha N., Monya D., Dujeshwer K., Pandey A.K. and Singh A. 2024. Micro Plastic Pollution in Soil Environment: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports. 30(6):412–419. DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62057. (Peer reviewed, NAAS: 5.17).
3. Dujeshwer K., Ahmad, M. A., Saxena R.P.N. and Singh, R.K. 2016. Challenges to food grain production in the current climate change scenario for ensuring food security in India: A strategic review. Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communication 9(1): 1-5. (Peer reviewed)

 Book chapter:

1. Dujeshwer K. 2025. Integration of Agronomic Interventions for Soil and Water Conservation. In Agroforestry as a Nature-Based Solution: A Holistic Approach to Food Security and Climate Change. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle upon Tyne (U.K.).
2. Dujeshwer K., Singh R.K., Kumar A., Jatav H.S. and Saxena, R.P.N. 2018. Agro-ecosystem in Eastern Himalaya region of India: prospects and challenges. In ‘Advances in Agriculture and Biodiversity’. Kailbri International Educational Trust, Ghaziabad, U.P. (India).

 Paper presented in National/International seminar/symposium

1. Dujeshwer K. and R.K. Singh. 2019. Growth and yield analysis of hydrogel and Trichoderma combinations in linseed varieties under rainfed condition. Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences 8: 12, during 2^nd International conference on “Recent advances in Agricultural, Environmental and applied sciences for global development-2019.
2. Dujeshwer K., Singh RK and Rajpur R. 2016. Status of soil erosion and land degradation in India, during National Conference on “Managing soil resource for Environmental Sustainability: Challenges & Perspective-2016.

 Extension/popular articles/Abstract:

• Nine Extension/popular articles (in Hindi) published in magazine “Krishi World”, reg. no. RYPDN/35/2013-15.
• Fourteen abstracts published in the International and National conferences/seminars.

Training/workshops/FDP/Short-term courses /seminar/conference/ symposium conducted/Organized

• Two days training-cum-demonstration on “Year-round Forage Production and Management in Meghalaya during 18-19 March, 2024 at Department of RDAP, NEHU Tura campus.

Training/workshops/FDP/Short-term courses /seminar/conference/ symposium attended

Conducted/Organized

• Two days training-cum-demonstration on “Year-round Forage Production and Management in Meghalaya during 18-19 March, 2024 at Department of RDAP, NEHU Tura campus.

Attended

• 24 days 17^th Faculty Induction Programme from August 20^th to September 18, 2024 conducted by UGC-Malviya Mission Teacher Training Center, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling. 
• 8 days online training programme on “3^rd NEP Orientation and sensitization programme from 21-28^th March 2024 conducted by UGC-Malviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Mizoram University, Aizawl.
• Six-day FDP on “Innovative teaching learning Pedagogy” from June 19-24, 2023 organised by GLA University, Mathura.
• Two-week professional development programme on “Recent trends in agriculture for sustainable food & nutritional security” from 23-11 to 7-12, 2021 organised by Integral University, Lucknow.
• One-week workshop on “Outcome based education” organised by GLA University, Mathura.
• Six-week online course on “Employment Generation among Rural Youth through Agripreneurship.” Organized by Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur and Commonwealth of Learning, Canada.
• Twenty-one days Off campus Outreach certificate program on “RS & GIS Applications in Water Resource Management” sponsored by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing/ Indian Space Research Organization, Department of Space, Govt. of India.
• Two-week short-term course for fruit and vegetable preservation sponsored by Directorate of Horticulture and food processing (U.P. Govt.)
• Two months training programme on “Agri-clinics and Agri-business management” sponsored by MANAGE, Hyderabad.
• More than fifteen international/national seminar/conference/symposium attended.

Co-curricular activities:

• Represented BHU in XVIII All India Agri-Sports meet, 2017-18 held at UAS Bangalore from Jan, 30^th to Feb 3^rd, 2018.
• Represented Uttar Pradesh in 4^th National Masters Aquatic Championship-2017 held at Nanded, Maharashtra from 27-29 October, 2017.
• Represented BHU in XVII All India Inter Agriculture Universities sports & Games, 2016-17 held at CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar from March, 25-29, 2017.
• Represented BHU in All India Inter University Aquatic (M&W) tournament held at Punjab University, Chandigarh from 24-10-2016 to 28-10-2016.