Department of Botany & Microbiology

Department of Botany & Microbiology

Department Publications
Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar
55 publications
7 faculty contributors
Latest publication year: 2026

Research Papers

28 entries
1
Biomass extract-mediated preparation of magnesium-doped nickel oxide nanoparticles and their in vitro bioactivities assessment
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | Journal of Molecular Structure
2026Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.139555
2
Artificial intelligence in metagenome-assembled genome reconstruction Tools, pipelines, and future directions
Dr. Kalpna Sagar | Journal of Microbiological Methods
2026Index: Scopus, Web of Science, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mimet.2026.107390
3
Study of photocatalytic and antimicrobial activities of TiO2/ZnO/graphene oxide nanocomposites
Dr. Harish Chandra | Journal of Water Process Engineering
2025Index: Scopus
DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2025.107647
4
Study of photocatalytic and antimicrobial activities of TiO2/ZnO/graphene oxide nanocomposites
Dr. Harish Chandra | Journal of Water Process Engineering
2025Index: Scopus
DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2025.107647
5
Evaluation of the Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Activity of Achyranthes aspera Stem Extract against Dental Infection
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | Sarcouncil Journal of Agriculture
2025Index: Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15771572
6
Eco-friendly synthesis of calcium carbonate nanoparticles using Azadirachta indica extract and evaluation of their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | Journal of medical pharmaceutical and allied sciences
2025Index: Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55522/jmpas.V14I5.6905
7
Molecular docking and bioactive compounds from endophytic Aspergillus flavus: A pathway to new therapeutics
Dr. Kalpna Sagar | Sustainable Chemistry One World
2025Index: Scopus, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100070
8
Advanced approaches for bioremediation of emerging pollutants: Development of a sustainable and green environment
Dr. Kalpna Sagar | Environment Conservation Journal
2025Index: Scopus, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36953/ECJ.32483067
9
A sustainable method of crystal violet dye removal using novel strain Klebsiella pneumoniae ED2
Dr Navneet | Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment
2025Index: Scopus, UGC CARE
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100210
10
Characterization of havan fume extract through GC-MS, molecular docking and antifungal activities
Dr Navneet | Environment Conservation Journal
2025Index: Scopus, UGC CARE
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36953/ECJ.32093048
11
Mangiferin from Enicostemma littorale Blume with in silico and in vitro anti-inflammatory potential
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2023.2253914
12
PGP attributes of non-rhizobial bacterial endophytes from root nodules of wild leguminous plant Tephrosia purpurea (L) Pers.
Dr. Sandeep Kumar | Environment Conservation Journal
2024Index: Scopus
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36953/ECJ.27592833
13
An ingenious investigation on the adsorptive and antibacterial properties of a novel silver-doped hydrochar.
Dr. Sandeep Kumar | International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-024-05602-y
14
Sida cordifolia L.: Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry, Phytonanotechnology, and Commercial Application.
Dr. Sandeep Kumar | Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2174/0113892010262937230919100024
15
COVID 19: Prevention and treatment through the Indian perspective
Dr. Kalpna Sagar | Cytokine
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cyto.2024.156756
16
The Potential of Fungal Endophytes in Plants: Sources of Bioactive Compounds
Dr. Kalpna Sagar | Indian Journal of Microbiology
2024Index: Scopus, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12088-024-01406-3
17
Seasonal variation in biochemical parameters of few medicinal plants in industrial area of Gajraula of district Amroha (UP), India
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | FLORA AND FAUNA
2024Index: UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33451/florafauna.v30i1pp44-50
18
A feasible approach for azo-dye (methyl orange) degradation by textile effluent isolate Serratia marcescens ED1 strain for water sustainability: AST identification, degradation optimization and pathway hypothesis.
Dr Navneet | Heliyon
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, ESCI
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32339
19
Antimicrobial, Anticancer, and Antioxidant Activities of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Ethyl Acetate Extract ofAgeratum houstonianum Mill. Leaf
Dr Navneet | Chemistry Select
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, ESCI
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202402804
20
Phyto-mediated synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles from Clerodendrum infortunatum L. leaf extract and evaluation of antibacterial potential
Dr Navneet | South african journal of botany
2024Index: Scopus
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2023.11.029
21
Microalgae harvesting techniques: updates and recent technological interventions
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | Critical Reviews in Biotechnology
2023Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI
DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2022.2031089
22
Valorization of wastewater through microalgae as a prospect for generation of biofuel and high-value products
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | Journal of Cleaner Production
2022Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI
DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.132114
23
Kinetic modelling, production optimization, functional characterization
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
2022
24
Valorization of wastewater through microalgae as a prospect for generation of biofuel and high-value products
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | Journal of Cleaner Production
2022Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.132114
25
Identification, characterization, and lipid profiling of microalgae Scenedesmus sp. NC1, isolated from coal mine effluent with potential for biofuel production
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | Biotechnology Reports
2021Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI
DOI: 10.1016/j.btre.2021.e00621
26
Poly(N-vinyl imidazole) Cross-Linked β-Cyclodextrin Hydrogel for Rapid Hemostasis in Severe Renal Arterial Hemorrhagic ModelClick to copy article link
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | Biomacromolecules
2021Index: Web of Science, SCI
27
Investigation of biosurfactants produced by three indigenous bacterial strains, their growth kinetics and their anthracene and fluorene tolerance
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
2021Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI
DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111621
28
Cationically functionalized dextrin polymer as an efficient flocculant for harvesting microalgae
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | Energy Reports
2020Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI
DOI: 10.1016/j.egyr.2020.09.040

Conference Papers

2 entries
1
Evaluation of Wound Healing Potential of Azadirachta
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | Exploring of Immunity Booster Medicinal Plants for Prevention and Control of Diseases: Opportunities and Challenges
2025National
2
Health and Hygiene Risks of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | Health and Hygiene Issues in Current Scenario
2025National

Research Projects

4 entries
1
An Effective strategy for algal biomass harvesting through functionalized biopolymer
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | DEPT. OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, SERB-ANRF
2022-11-07
2
BIOFILM FORMING CYANOBACTERIA
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | UCOST
2022-05-01
3
Arid Region Reclamation Technology....
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | DEPT. OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, ASACODER/SERB-ANRF
2021-01-01
4
Algal Biomass harvesting through biopolymeric approach
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | DST
2015-05-01

Books

1 entries
1
LIPASE: An Industrial Enzyme through Metagenomics
Dr. Kalpna Sagar | Apple Academic Press, Taylor and Francis
2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315159232

Book Chapters

18 entries
1
NUTRACEUTICAL FRUITS AS AN ALTERNATIVE FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF DISEASES
Dr Navneet | Apple Academic Press | New York
2025Index: None
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003499503
2
Cellular Metabolism and Bioenergetics
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | Taylor & Francis | India
2025Index: None
3
Heavy Metals (HMs) Uptake by Plants Through Bioremediation to Restore Damaged Ecosystem and Environment: A Sustainable Approach
Dr Navneet | Apple Academic Press | New York
2025Index: None
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003493402
4
Medicinal Properties of Some Spices Used in Indian Kitchen
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | Haridwar
2025Index: None
5
Sacared Groves: Pool of Traditional Knowledge on Medicinal Plants
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | Haridwar
2025Index: None
6
Exploring the Synergy of Polyherbal Formulations: Unveiling Ayurvedic Wisdom for Modern Healthcare
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | Haridwar
2025Index: None
7
AGROFORESTRY FOR THE FUTURE OF FOOD SECURITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | Cambridge Scholars Publishing
2025Index: None
8
POTENTIAL OF VEGETABLES AND PLANT METABOLITES IN HEALTHCARE
Dr Navneet | Apple Academic Press | New York
2024Index: None
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781032680125
9
Diversity and use pattern of ethnomedicinal plants in shivalik ranges of Uttarakhand
Dr Navneet | Indu Book Service Pvt. Ltd. Publishers and Distributors | New Delhi
2024Index: None
10
Innovative approach for phytoextraction, separation and molecular characterisation of phenolics from medicinal plants.
Dr Navneet | Indu Book Service Pvt. Ltd. Publishers and Distributors | New Delhi
2024Index: None
11
Resilience of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria in Climate Change for Sustainable Agriculture: Current Scenario and Future Prospe In Ramification of Environmental Change on Human Health.cts.
Dr. Sandeep Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | B-21, Ved and Shiv Colony, Budh Vihar Phase 2 Delhi-110086
2024Index: None
12
Algal genomics tools: technological updates and progress
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | Academic Press
2023Index: None
13
Effect of microbial consortium vs. perfected chemical fertilizers for sustainable crop growth. In Sustainable Agrobiology: Design and Development of Microbial Consortia (pp. 319-337).
Dr. Sandeep Kumar | Springer Nature | Springer, Singapore
2023Index: None
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9570-5_14
14
Macrophomina Phaseolina Ecobiology, Pathology and Management
Dr. Vineet Kumar | Academic Press | 125 London Wall, London EC2Y 5AS, United Kingdom 525 B Street, Suite 1650, San Diego, CA 92101, United States 50 Hampshire Street, 5th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, United Kingdom
2023Index: None
15
Interaction of nitrogen-fixing bacteria and cereal crops: An important Dimension. In: Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria: Sustainable growth of Non-legumes
Dr. Sandeep Kumar | Springer Nature Singapore | Springer, Singapore
2022Index: None
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4906-7_8
16
Popular articles: Kumar, S. and James Jacob. (2021) Popular article in published CSIR, National Magazine on “स्वयं हवा भरने वाले टायर्स” (Self-Inflating Tires) Vigyan Pragati. February, 29-31
Dr. Sandeep Kumar | NISCAIR, CSIR, PUSA Campus | New Delhi
2021Index: None
17
Cattle dung manure microbiota as a substitute for mineral nutrients and growth management practices in plants. In: Endophytes: Mineral Nutrient Management, Volume 3 (ed. Maheshwari, D. K. and Dheeman, S.), Pp. 77-103.
Dr. Sandeep Kumar | Springer International Publishing AG | Cham, Switzerland
2020Index: None
18
Siderophore in Plant Nutrient Management: Role of Endophytic Bacteria. In: Endophytes: Mineral Nutrient Management, Volume 3 (ed. Maheshwari, D. K. and Dheeman, S.), Pp. 315-329.
Dr. Sandeep Kumar | Springer International Publishing AG | Cham, Switzerland
2020Index: None
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65447-4_14

Awards

2 entries
1
Best Teacher Award
Dr Navneet | Gurukul Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar
2024-12-25T18:30:00.000000Z
2
Pustak Lekhan Sammaan
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar, Uttrarakhand
2024-12-23T18:30:00.000000ZNational