Department of Botany & Microbiology

Department of Botany & Microbiology

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

Research Papers

44 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
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
3
Study of photocatalytic and antimicrobial activities of TiO2/ZnO/graphene oxide nanocomposites
Dr. Harish Chandra | Journal of Water Process Engineering
2025Index: Scopus
4
Study of photocatalytic and antimicrobial activities of TiO2/ZnO/graphene oxide nanocomposites
Dr. Harish Chandra | Journal of Water Process Engineering
2025Index: Scopus
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
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
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
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
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
10
Characterization of havan fume extract through GC-MS, molecular docking and antifungal activities
Dr Navneet | Environment Conservation Journal
2025Index: Scopus, UGC CARE
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
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
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
14
Sida cordifolia L.: Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry, Phytonanotechnology, and Commercial Application.
Dr. Sandeep Kumar | Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science
15
COVID 19: Prevention and treatment through the Indian perspective
Dr. Kalpna Sagar | Cytokine
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, Peer Review
16
The Potential of Fungal Endophytes in Plants: Sources of Bioactive Compounds
Dr. Kalpna Sagar | Indian Journal of Microbiology
2024Index: Scopus, Peer Review
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
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
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
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
21
Bioefficacy of Sida cordifolia L. phytoextract against foodborne bacteria: optimization and bioactive compound analysis.
Dr. Sandeep Kumar | Future Microbiology
2023Index: Scopus, Web of Science
22
Biological control of Fusarium-wilt and quality improvement of Sesamum indicum cv. ST-1 using fluorescent Pseudomonas.
Dr. Sandeep Kumar | Environment Conservation Journal
2023Index: Scopus
23
Phytodiversity and pharmacologically important plants of Gurukul Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
Dr. Sandeep Kumar | Vaidika Vag Jyotih
2023Index: UGC CARE
24
Microalgae harvesting techniques: updates and recent technological interventions
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | Critical Reviews in Biotechnology
2023Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI
25
GC-MS Characterization of Eupatorium odoratum (L.) Leaves Essential Oil and Evaluation of In vitro Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity
Dr Navneet | Journal of Pure & Applied Microbiology
2023Index: Scopus, ESCI
26
Phytochemical screening, Antimicrobial potential, ADME predictions Targeting the Helicteres isora L. fruit extracts and their Essential oil
Dr Navneet | Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
2023Index: Scopus
27
Green fabrication of zinc oxide nanoparticles by Anagallis arvensisethanolic extract and their antibacterial properties
Dr Navneet | Environment Conservation Journal
2023Index: Scopus, UGC CARE
28
Utilization of Bacillus cereus strain CGK5 associated with cow feces in the degradation of commercially available high‑density polyethylene (HDPE)
Dr. Kartikey Gupta | Archives of Microbiology
2023Index: Scopus, SCI
29
Degradation of high density polyethylene (HDPE) through bacterial strain from Cow faeces
Dr. Kartikey Gupta | Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology
2023Index: Scopus
30
Phytodiversity and Ethnopharmacologically Important Plants of Gurukul Kangri (Deemed to be University) Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
Dr Navneet | Vaidika Vàg Jyotih
2023Index: UGC CARE, Peer Review
31
Bioprospecting of Yagya Samagri and their Bioactive Constituents
Dr Navneet | Vaidika Vàg Jyotih
2023Index: UGC CARE, Peer Review
32
Exploitation of bacterial strains for microplastics (LDPE) biodegradation
Dr Navneet | Chemosphere
2023Index: Scopus, SCI
33
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
34
Kinetic modelling, production optimization, functional characterization
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
2022
35
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
36
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
37
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
38
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
39
Isolation and evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of Sonchus asper, Tephrosia purpurea and Leucas indica essential oils
Dr Navneet | International Journal of Botany Studies
2020Index: Peer Review
40
Comparative study on antimicrobial activities of green synthesized TiO2 nanoparticles of Tephrosia purpurea leaves with its crude extracts
Dr Navneet | Letters in Applied NanoBioScience
2020Index: Scopus
41
In Vitro Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Efficacy of Medicinal Plant Extracts Against Clinical MDR Isolates from Scalp Infection Cases
Dr Navneet | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH
2020Index: Scopus
42
Cationically functionalized dextrin polymer as an efficient flocculant for harvesting microalgae
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | Energy Reports
2020Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI
43
Biofilm mediated degradation of commercially available LDPE films by bacterial strains isolated from partially degraded plastic
Dr. Kartikey Gupta | Remediation
2020Index: Scopus, Web of Science
44
Characteristics investigation on biofilm formation and biodegradation activities of Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain ISJ14 colonizing low density polyethylene (LDPE) surface
Dr. Kartikey Gupta | Heliyon
2020Index: Scopus

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

4 entries
1
Environment and Human Health: Global Issues
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter
2023
2
Ramifications of Environmental Change on Human Health
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter
2023
3
Advanced Pharmacological uses of medicinal plants and Natural Products
Dr Navneet | IGI Global
2020
4
LIPASE: An Industrial Enzyme through Metagenomics
Dr. Kalpna Sagar | Apple Academic Press, Taylor and Francis
2018

Book Chapters

40 entries
1
Microalgae Bioprospecting for Biofuel Synthesis: A Path Toward Sustainable Energy
Dr. Kalpna Sagar | Springer Nature | Singapore
2026Index: None
2
NUTRACEUTICAL FRUITS AS AN ALTERNATIVE FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF DISEASES
Dr Navneet | Apple Academic Press | New York
2025Index: None
3
Cellular Metabolism and Bioenergetics
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | Taylor & Francis | India
2025Index: None
4
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
5
Medicinal Properties of Some Spices Used in Indian Kitchen
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | Haridwar
2025Index: None
6
Sacared Groves: Pool of Traditional Knowledge on Medicinal Plants
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | Haridwar
2025Index: None
7
Exploring the Synergy of Polyherbal Formulations: Unveiling Ayurvedic Wisdom for Modern Healthcare
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | Haridwar
2025Index: None
8
AGROFORESTRY FOR THE FUTURE OF FOOD SECURITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | Cambridge Scholars Publishing
2025Index: None
9
POTENTIAL OF VEGETABLES AND PLANT METABOLITES IN HEALTHCARE
Dr Navneet | Apple Academic Press | New York
2024Index: None
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
Algal genomics tools: technological updates and progress
Dr. Chiranjib Banerjee | Academic Press
2023Index: None
14
Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) as Alternative to Chemical Fertilizer. In Environment and Human Health: Global Issues
Dr. Sandeep Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | B-21, Ved and Shiv Colony, Budh Vihar Phase 2 Delhi-110086
2023Index: None
15
Role of phytomelatonin in plant tolerance under environmental stress.
Dr Navneet | Springer | singapore
2023Index: None
16
Salt and water stress in agriculture ecosystem.
Dr Navneet | Vital Biotech Publication | Rajasthan
2023Index: None
17
Role of microbial enzymes in bioremediation: Emerging opportunites and limitations.
Dr Navneet | Elsevier Inc.
2023Index: None
18
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
19
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
20
Roles of Sacred Groves and Forests to Mitigate Climate Change
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | Haridwar
2023Index: None
21
Environment and Health
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | Haridwar
2023Index: None
22
Environmental Factors Associated with Antibiotic Resistance
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | Haridwar
2023Index: None
23
Global Impact of Environmental Pollution: Causes and Risks
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | Haridwar
2023Index: None
24
Climate Change Accounting and Public Health Issues
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | Haridwar
2023Index: None
25
Impact of Cosmetics on the Environment
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | Haridwar
2023Index: None
26
Dental and Oral Health in Relation to Environment Changes
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | Haridwar
2023Index: None
27
Response of Climate Change towards Dental Health
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | Haridwar
2023Index: None
28
Climate Change and Air Pollution: Major Threats to Historical Monuments
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | Haridwar
2023Index: None
29
Impact of Climate Change on Algal Communities
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | Haridwar
2023Index: None
30
Significance of Algae and Cyanobacteria in Mitigating Climate Change
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | Haridwar
2023Index: None
31
Microalgae: Biological Sequesters of Carbon Dioxide
Dr. Mukesh Kumar | ABS Books Publisher and Exporter | Haridwar
2023Index: None
32
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
33
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
34
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
35
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
36
Traditional Herbs With Potential Wound Healing Properties
Dr Navneet | IGI Global | Hershey,PA,USA
2020Index: None
37
Ethnobotany: The Traditional Medical Science for Alleviating Human Ailments and Suffering
Dr Navneet | IGI Global | Hershey, PA, USA
2020Index: None
38
Ethnobotanical, Phytochemical, and Pharmacological Aspects of Hemidesmus indicus: A Herbal Bliss for Mankind
Dr Navneet | IGI Global | Hershey, PA, USA
2020Index: None
39
Ethnopharmacological Properties of Family Asteraceae
Dr Navneet | IGI Global | Hershey, PA, USA
2020Index: None
40
ETHNOBOTANICAL ANDPHARMACOLOGICAL ASPECTS OFIPOMOEA CARNEA JACQ. ANDCELOSIA CRISTATA LINN.
Dr Navneet | Today & Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers | New Delhi
2020Index: None

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