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Dr. Navneet Kumar

Designation : Research Associate II

Qualification : M.Sc  and  Ph. D. (Genetics and Plant Breeding).

Department/Project : Dissemination and Social Diffusion

Location : Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Email : navneetkr@nifindia.org

Dr. Navneet has completed his M.Sc and Ph.D. degrees in Genetics and Plant Breeding, he has been an integral part of VARD Agriculture department since February 2018. He has the additional qualification of ICAR NET and over 5 years of extensive research experience, he has contributed significantly to the field. His achievements include the publication of research papers and proficiency in handling diverse agricultural activities. This encompasses the meticulous verification and detailed documentation of plant varieties, engagement in work related to PPV&FRA, and successful execution of On-Farm Trials at farmers' fields. His commitment extends to organizing farmers' meetings, awareness programs, and actively participating in various exhibitions. His dedication is further evident through involvement in initiatives like INSPIRE MANAK.

Publications

Kumar, N, Dave, P. P., Mir, P. A., Zulapi, L. & Choudhary, H. (2022). Dissemination of Elite Brinjal Variety-HZKB-1 under Organic Cultivation in Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir through Farmers' Participation. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 12(12), 1202-1207.

Kumar, N., Chand, P., Kerkhi, S. A., Sirohi, A., Singh, S. K., Kumar, M. & Singh, M. (2017). Molecular screening of blast resistant gene in thirty rice (Oryza sativa) genotypes through Blast specific primers. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, SP1, 456-460.

Mishra, S. K., Kumar, N., Sharma, M. K., Sharma, A. C., Kumar, N., Kumar, S., Singh, R. K., Mishra, S., Kumar, P. & Singh, D. (2016). Morphological and molecular marker based identification of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes for BLB resistance Eco. Env. & Cons. 22(3), 1413-1420.

Kumar, M., Kumar, N., Malik, S., Kumar, A. & Kumar, V. (2015). Molecular characterization of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) through RAPD and ISSR markers, Progressive Agriculture, 15(2), 277-284.

Gupta, A., Sirohi, A., Singh, D., Rani, P. & Kumar, N. (2014). Genotypic characterization of Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) genotypes using molecular Markers, Journal of Food Legumes 27(3), 186-191.

Kumar, N. & Singh, S. K. (2012). Character association and Path analysis in Forage Sorghum, Progressive Agriculture, 12(1), 148-153.

Kumar, N., Singh, S. K., Kerkhi, S. A., Singh, B., Tanvir, H. & Lal, M. (2011). Genetic variability, Heritability and Genetic advance for Forage yield and quality traits in Sorghum, Progressive Agriculture,11(2), 479-481.