# Dr. Ashwani Kumar Thukral (Dr. AK Thukral, Dr. A.K. Thukral) Professor Emeritus, Department of Botanical & Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, Punjab, India. Website: https://www.akthukral.com/ ORCID: 0000-0002-8665-7489 · Scopus Author ID: 6602101833 Also cited as: Dr. AK Thukral · AK Thukral · A. K. Thukral · Dr. A.K. Thukral · Prof. A.K. Thukral · Prof. Thukral · Ashwani Thukral · Thukral, A. K. All refer to the same person. ## About Me *1953 – 2020* Dr. Ashwani Kumar Thukral — published as **A. K. Thukral** and widely known as **Dr. AK Thukral** — is Professor Emeritus of Botanical and Environmental Sciences at Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, Punjab, India. His research spans environmental science, phytoremediation of heavy metals, plant physiology, remote sensing, and mathematical and statistical measures of biodiversity. - **M.Sc. (Botany)** - Dr. H.S. Gour University, Sagar - 1974 - **Ph.D.** - BITS, Pilani - 1980 - **Post Doctoral Research** - University of Moscow, Moscow - 1984-86 - **Certificate in Remote Sensing** - Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun - May-July, 1993 - **Training on Industry and Environmental Protection** - New Energy and Industrial Technology Organization, Tokyo - Feb-Mar, 1999 - **Certificate in Japanese** - Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar - 1988 - **Advanced Diploma in Russian** - Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar - 1991 ## A Few Accomplishments - Fellow, Linnean Society of London. (FLS) ([link](https://www.tribuneindia.com/2008/20080220/aplus1.htm#7)) - Fellow of National Environmental Science Academy, India. (FNESA) ([link](http://nesa-india.org/List%20of%20NESA%20Life%20Members.pdf)) - Fellow, International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology, Singapore. (FIACSIT) ([link](https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/gndu-prof-elected-fellow-of-iacst-singapore/story-G4c8uMeqVmN23JeoUmHydL.html)) - Prof. P.N. Mehra Senior Scientist Award in Environmental Sciences (2010), India. ([link](https://www.pressreader.com/india/hindustan-times-amritsar/20120411/281590942545935)) - Lifetime Achievement Award, SPR (2018). ([link](http://vegetosindia.org/Award/2018/img/PROF%20A%20K%20THUKRAL_LIFETIME%20ACHIEVEMENT%20AWARD.JPG)) - Vijay Rattan Award, IIFS from Hon'ble Bhisham Narain Singh, Former Governor of Tamil Nadu and Assam, India ## Books (4) - Grover, I. S. and Thukral, A. K. (Eds.) (1998). Environment and Development . Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur. 321p. ISBN: 10:8172331762, 9788172331764 ([link](https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=16582779961)) - Thukral, A. K. and Virk, G. S. (Eds.) (2000). Environmental Protection . Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur. 426p. ISBN-10:8172332580, 13:9788172332580 ([link](https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=10085448284)) - Mahajan, M.P., Sharma, H., Singh, P., Thukral, A.K. and Virk, G.S. (2010). A Saga of Progress . Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. 104 p. - Thukral, A.K. (2015) Zeta and Eta Functions – A New Hypothesis . Create Space Independent Publishing Platform. 56 p. ISBN-10: 1518608639, ISBN-13: 978-1518608636 ([link](https://www.amazon.in/Zeta-Eta-Functions-New-Hypothesis/dp/1518608639)) ## Patents (6) - Sound Proofing Testing Equipment. Thukral AK, Sharma M Design no 261853, Patent Office Journal no 46/2014. Granted ([link](http://www.ipindia.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/IPOJournal/1_163_1/official-journal-14-11-2014-part3_design_.pdf)) - Thermal Proofing Testing Equipment. Thukral AK, Sharma M, Bhardwaj R Design no 267308, Patent Office Journal no 25/2015. Granted ([link](http://www.ipindia.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/IPOJournal/1_49_1/official-journal-19-06-2015-part2_Design_.pdf)) - Cooling assembly for laboratory use. Thukral AK, Sharma M, Bhardwaj R Design no 298600, Patent Office Journal no 44/2018. Granted ([link](http://www.ipindia.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/IPOJournal/1_2678_1/Part-3_Designs.pdf)) - Thermal Insulating materials comprising Eichhornia crassipes. Thukral AK, Sharma M, Bhardwaj R Application no 2045/DEL/2014 A, Patent Office Journal no 32/2014. Filed ([link](http://www.ipindia.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/IPOJournal/1_149_1/official-journal-08-08-2014-part1.pdf)) - A Sound Proofing system comprising Eichhornia crassipes (Water hyacinth). Thukral AK, Sharma M, Bhardwaj R Application no 2471/DEL/2014 A, Patent Office Journal no 46/2014. Filed ([link](http://www.ipindia.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/IPOJournal/1_163_1/official-journal-14-11-2014-part1.pdf)) - Mordant composition for textile dying. Thukral AK, Sharma M, Bhardwaj R, Kaur V, Singh A Application no 201611009083 A, Patent Office Journal no 17/2016. Filed ([link](http://www.ipindia.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/IPOJournal/1_341_1/part1.pdf)) ## Publications (222) 222 journal articles and book chapters, spanning 1979 to May 2021, listed newest first. Entries give title, type, date and (where known) venue; author lists and citation counts are not reproduced here — see the ORCID, Scopus and Google Scholar profiles under Affiliations for those. - Extending the concept of entropy-negentropy for the assessment of ecological dominance and diversity at alpha, beta and gamma levels Article, May 2021 • Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351344251_Extending_the_concept_of_entropy-negentropy_for_the_assessment_of_ecological_dominance_and_diversity_at_alpha_beta_and_gamma_levels)) - Antagonistic effects of EDTA against biochemical toxicity induced by Cr(VI) in Hordeum vulgare L. seedlings Article, November 2020 • Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants ([link](https://doi.org/10.1007/s12298-020-00908-w)) - Photosynthetic Response of Plants Under Different Abiotic Stresses: A Review Article, June 2020 • Journal of Plant Growth Regulation ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335243426_Photosynthetic_Response_of_Plants_Under_Different_Abiotic_Stresses_A_Review)) - A review of ecological risk assessment and associated health risks with heavy metals in sediment from India Article, March 2020 • International Journal of Sediment Research ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340251028_A_review_of_ecological_risk_assessment_and_associated_health_risks_with_heavy_metals_in_sediment_from_India)) - Water Quality of River Beas, India, and Its Correlation with Reflectance Data Article, March 2020 • Journal of Water Chemistry and Technology ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341979740_Water_Quality_of_River_Beas_India_and_Its_Correlation_with_Reflectance_Data)) - Nitric oxide-mediated regulation of oxidative stress in plants under metal stress: a review on molecular and biochemical aspects Article, February 2020 • Physiologia Plantarum ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334037908_Nitric_oxide-mediated_regulation_of_oxidative_stress_in_plants_under_metal_stress_a_review_on_molecular_and_biochemical_aspects)) - Pesticide Metabolism in Plants, Insects, Soil Microbes and Fishes: An Overview Chapter, February 2020 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338937134_Pesticide_Metabolism_in_Plants_Insects_Soil_Microbes_and_Fishes_An_Overview)) - Role of Plant Growth Regulators in Ameliorating Heavy Metal Caused Oxidative Stress in Plants: An Update Chapter, January 2020 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336512326_Role_of_Plant_Growth_Regulators_in_Ameliorating_Heavy_Metal_Caused_Oxidative_Stress_in_Plants_An_Update)) - Ecological and human health risks appraisal of metal(loid)s in agricultural soils: a review Article, December 2019 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337899801_Ecological_and_human_health_risks_appraisal_of_metalloids_in_agricultural_soils_a_review)) - Abiotic stress management in plants: Roles of Ethylene Chapter, December 2019 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332971081_Abiotic_stress_management_in_plants_Roles_of_Ethylene)) - Corrigendum to “New indices regarding the dominance and diversity of communities, derived from sample variance and standard deviation” [Heliyon 5 (10) (October 2019) e02606] Article, December 2019 • Heliyon ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338070196_Corrigendum_to_New_indices_regarding_the_dominance_and_diversity_of_communities_derived_from_sample_variance_and_standard_deviation_Heliyon_5_10_October_2019_e02606)) - Worldwide pesticide usage and its impacts on ecosystem Article, October 2019 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336686924_Worldwide_pesticide_usage_and_its_impacts_on_ecosystem)) - New indices regarding the dominance and diversity of communities, derived from sample variance and standard deviation Article, October 2019 • Heliyon ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336459808_New_indices_regarding_the_dominance_and_diversity_of_communities_derived_from_sample_variance_and_standard_deviation)) - Maleic acid and EDTA mediated extenuation of Co(II) stress in Hordeum vulgare seedlings Article, October 2019 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335708055_Maleic_acid_and_EDTA_mediated_extenuation_of_CoII_stress_in_Hordeum_vulgare_seedlings)) - Castasterone attenuates insecticide induced phytotoxicity in mustard Article, September 2019 • Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332603614_Castasterone_attenuates_insecticide_induced_phytotoxicity_in_mustard)) - Assessment of pollution in roadside soils by using multivariate statistical techniques and contamination indices Article, August 2019 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334348217_Assessment_of_pollution_in_roadside_soils_by_using_multivariate_statistical_techniques_and_contamination_indices)) - Amino acid distribution in economical plants : A review. Article, July 2019 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334721768_Amino_acid_distribution_in_economical_plants_A_review)) - Oxidative stress mitigation and initiation of antioxidant and osmoprotectant responses mediated by ascorbic acid in Brassica juncea L. subjected to copper (II) stress Article, July 2019 • Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334573771_Oxidative_stress_mitigation_and_initiation_of_antioxidant_and_osmoprotectant_responses_mediated_by_ascorbic_acid_in_Brassica_juncea_L_subjected_to_copper_II_stress)) - Global evaluation of heavy metal content in surface water bodies: A meta-analysis using heavy metal pollution indices and multivariate statistical analyses Article, July 2019 • Chemosphere ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334462587_Global_evaluation_of_heavy_metal_content_in_surface_water_bodies_A_meta-analysis_using_heavy_metal_pollution_indices_and_multivariate_statistical_analyses)) - Amino acids distribution in economical important plants: a review Article, July 2019 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334659332_Amino_acids_distribution_in_economical_important_plants_a_review)) - Differential distribution of polyphenols in plants using multivariate techniques Article, April 2019 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332422461_Differential_distribution_of_polyphenols_in_plants_using_multivariate_techniques)) - Tartaric Acid Mediated Cr Hyperaccumulation and Biochemical alterations in seedlings of Hordeum vulgare L. Article, March 2019 • Journal of Plant Growth Regulation ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332063370_Tartaric_Acid_Mediated_Cr_Hyperaccumulation_and_Biochemical_alterations_in_seedlings_of_Hordeum_vulgare_L)) - Pollution assessment and spatial distribution of roadside agricultural soils: a case study from India Article, February 2019 • International Journal of Environmental Health Research ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331287074_Pollution_assessment_and_spatial_distribution_of_roadside_agricultural_soils_a_case_study_from_India)) - Pollution assessment of heavy metals in soils of India and ecological risk assessment: A state-of-the-art Article, February 2019 • Chemosphere ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328495275_Pollution_assessment_of_heavy_metals_in_soils_of_India_and_ecological_risk_assessment_A_state-of-the-art)) - Cd induced generation of free radical species in Brassica juncea is regulated by supplementation of earthworms in the drilosphere Article, February 2019 • Science of The Total Environment ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328856389_Cd_induced_generation_of_free_radical_species_in_Brassica_juncea_is_regulated_by_supplementation_of_earthworms_in_the_drilosphere)) - Role of Beneficial Microorganisms in Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants Chapter, January 2019 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331802671_Role_of_Beneficial_Microorganisms_in_Abiotic_Stress_Tolerance_in_Plants)) - Responses of Plants to Pesticide Toxicity: an Overview Article, January 2019 • Planta Daninha ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335226475_Responses_of_Plants_to_Pesticide_Toxicity_an_Overview)) - Role of Compatible Solutes in Enhancing Antioxidative Defense in Plants Exposed to Metal Toxicity: Responses, Tolerance and Remediation Chapter, December 2018 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/329331982_Role_of_Compatible_Solutes_in_Enhancing_Antioxidative_Defense_in_Plants_Exposed_to_Metal_Toxicity_Responses_Tolerance_and_Remediation)) - Phytoremediation in Waste Management: Hyperaccumulation Diversity and Techniques: Responses, Tolerance and Remediation Chapter, December 2018 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/329332202_Phytoremediation_in_Waste_Management_Hyperaccumulation_Diversity_and_Techniques_Responses_Tolerance_and_Remediation)) - Microbial production of dicarboxylic acids from edible plants and milk using GC-MS Article, December 2018 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328126289_Microbial_production_of_dicarboxylic_acids_from_edible_plants_and_milk_using_GC-MS)) - Emerging Trends and Tools in Transgenic Plant Technology for Phytoremediation of Toxic Metals and Metalloids Chapter, November 2018 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/329098970_Emerging_Trends_and_Tools_in_Transgenic_Plant_Technology_for_Phytoremediation_of_Toxic_Metals_and_Metalloids)) - Selenium Modulates Dynamics of Antioxidative Defence Expression, Photosynthetic Attributes and Secondary Metabolites to Mitigate Chromium Toxicity in Brassica juncea L. Plants Article, November 2018 • Environmental and Experimental Botany ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328967829_Selenium_Modulates_Dynamics_of_Antioxidative_Defence_Expression_Photosynthetic_Attributes_and_Secondary_Metabolites_to_Mitigate_Chromium_Toxicity_in_Brassica_juncea_L_Plants)) - Jasmonic Acid Seed Treatment Stimulates Insecticide Detoxification in Brassica juncea L Article, November 2018 • Frontiers in Plant Science ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328477917_Jasmonic_Acid_Seed_Treatment_Stimulates_Insecticide_Detoxification_in_Brassica_juncea_L)) - Multivariate analysis on the distribution of elements in plants Article, October 2018 • Acta Physiologiae Plantarum ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328315156_Multivariate_analysis_on_the_distribution_of_elements_in_plants)) - Assessment of heavy-metal pollution in three different Indian water bodies by combination of multivariate analysis and water pollution indices Article, October 2018 • Human and Ecological Risk Assessment ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328171884_Assessment_of_heavy-metal_pollution_in_three_different_Indian_water_bodies_by_combination_of_multivariate_analysis_and_water_pollution_indices)) - Comparison of different reflectance indices for vegetation analysis using Landsat-TM data Article, October 2018 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328439178_Comparison_of_different_reflectance_indices_for_vegetation_analysis_using_Landsat-TM_data)) - Elemental Composition of Plants and Multivariate Analysis Article, September 2018 • National Academy Science Letters ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327865987_Elemental_Composition_of_Plants_and_Multivariate_Analysis)) - Assessment of soil properties from catchment areas of Ravi and Beas rivers: a review Article, September 2018 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327865143_Assessment_of_soil_properties_from_catchment_areas_of_Ravi_and_Beas_rivers_a_review)) - Selenium ameliorates chromium toxicity through modifications in pigment system, antioxidative capacity, osmotic system, and metal chelators in Brassica juncea seedlings Article, August 2018 • South African Journal of Botany ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327269744_Selenium_ameliorates_chromium_toxicity_through_modifications_in_pigment_system_antioxidative_capacity_osmotic_system_and_metal_chelators_in_Brassica_juncea_seedlings)) - Role of MDM2 SNP309 gene mutation in pterygium: a pilot study Article, July 2018 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/326146376_Role_of_MDM2_SNP309_gene_mutation_in_pterygium_a_pilot_study)) - Jasmonic acid induced changes in physio-biochemical attributes and ascorbate-glutathione pathway in Lycopersicon esculentum under lead stress at different growth stages Article, July 2018 • Science of The Total Environment ([link](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.07.164)) - Temporal distribution, source apportionment, and pollution assessment of metals in the sediments of Beas river, India Article, March 2018 • Human and Ecological Risk Assessment ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/323589858_Temporal_distribution_source_apportionment_and_pollution_assessment_of_metals_in_the_sediments_of_Beas_river_India)) - Potential of Endophytic Bacteria in Heavy Metal and Pesticide Detoxification Chapter, February 2018 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322958011_Potential_of_Endophytic_Bacteria_in_Heavy_Metal_and_Pesticide_Detoxification)) - Microbial Siderophores in Metal Detoxification and Therapeutics: Recent Prospective and Applications Chapter, February 2018 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322953444_Microbial_Siderophores_in_Metal_Detoxification_and_Therapeutics_Recent_Prospective_and_Applications)) - Brassinosteroid-Mediated Pesticide Detoxification in Plants: A Mini-Review Article, January 2018 • Cogent Food And Agriculture ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322855395_Brassinosteroid-Mediated_Pesticide_Detoxification_in_Plants_A_Mini-Review)) - Responses of Photosynthesis Under Metal Stress Chapter, January 2018 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/321915585_Responses_of_Photosynthesis_Under_Metal_Stress)) - Responses of Photosynthesis Under Metal Stress Chapter, January 2018 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322069548_Responses_of_Photosynthesis_Under_Metal_Stress)) - Protective role of selenium against chromium stress involving metabolites and essential elements in Brassica juncea L. seedlings Article, January 2018 • 3Biotech ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322425306_Protective_role_of_selenium_against_chromium_stress_involving_metabolites_and_essential_elements_in_Brassica_juncea_L_seedlings)) - Plant Hormones and Photosynthesis: Role Under Abiotic Stress Chapter, January 2018 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/321915775_Plant_Hormones_and_Photosynthesis_Role_Under_Abiotic_Stress)) - 24-Epibrassinolide Restores the Synthesis of Proteins and Amino Acids in Brassica juncea L. Leaves Under Imidacloprid Stress Article, December 2017 • Journal of Horticultural Research ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322663246_24-Epibrassinolide_Restores_the_Synthesis_of_Proteins_and_Amino_Acids_in_Brassica_juncea_L_Leaves_Under_Imidacloprid_Stress)) - Emerging Trends in Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Salicylic Acid Chapter, November 2017 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/321173879_Emerging_Trends_in_Physiological_and_Biochemical_Responses_of_Salicylic_Acid)) - Castasterone and citric acid treatment restores photosynthetic attributes in Brassica juncea L. under Cd(II) toxicity Article, November 2017 • Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318896769_Castasterone_and_citric_acid_treatment_restores_photosynthetic_attributes_in_Brassica_juncea_L_under_CdII_toxicity)) - Analysis of organic acids of tricarboxylic acid cycle in plants using GC-MS, and system modeling Article, October 2017 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320710761_Analysis_of_organic_acids_of_tricarboxylic_acid_cycle_in_plants_using_GC-MS_and_system_modeling)) - PHYTOSOCIOLOGY AND LANDSAT TM DATA: A CASE STUDY FROM RIVER BEAS BED, PUNJAB, INDIA Conference Paper, October 2017 • 38th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320729554_PHYTOSOCIOLOGY_AND_LANDSAT_TM_DATA_A_CASE_STUDY_FROM_RIVER_BEAS_BED_PUNJAB_INDIA)) - RSM and ANN-GA Experimental Design Optimization for Electrocoagulation Removal of Chromium Chapter, September 2017 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/308866685_RSM_and_ANN-GA_Experimental_Design_Optimization_for_Electrocoagulation_Removal_of_Chromium)) - ROS Signaling in Plants Under Heavy Metal Stress Chapter, August 2017 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318855298_ROS_Signaling_in_Plants_Under_Heavy_Metal_Stress)) - ROS Compartmentalization in Plant Cells Under Abiotic Stress Condition Chapter, August 2017 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318902010_ROS_Compartmentalization_in_Plant_Cells_Under_Abiotic_Stress_Condition)) - Castasterone and Citric Acid Supplementation Alleviates Cadmium Toxicity by Modifying Antioxidants and Organic Acids in Brassica juncea Article, August 2017 • Journal of Plant Growth Regulation ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318839386_Castasterone_and_Citric_Acid_Supplementation_Alleviates_Cadmium_Toxicity_by_Modifying_Antioxidants_and_Organic_Acids_in_Brassica_juncea)) - Ameliorating Imidacloprid Induced Oxidative Stress by 24-Epibrassinolide in Brassica juncea L. Article, July 2017 • Russian Journal of Plant Physiology ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317616611_Ameliorating_Imidacloprid_Induced_Oxidative_Stress_by_24-Epibrassinolide_in_Brassica_juncea_L)) - Multivariate statistical analysis of secondary metabolites and total lipid antioxidants Conference Paper, June 2017 • International Journal of Tropical Agriculture ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317957623_Multivariate_statistical_analysis_of_secondary_metabolites_and_total_lipid_antioxidants)) - Brassinolide Seed Treatment Modulates the Enzymatic Antioxidative Defense System in Indian Mustard under Imidacloprid Toxicity Conference Paper, June 2017 • International Journal of Tropical Agriculture ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317957530_Brassinolide_Seed_Treatment_Modulates_the_Enzymatic_Antioxidative_Defense_System_in_Indian_Mustard_under_Imidacloprid_Toxicity)) - Phytochemical profiling of Brassica juncea plants using various organic extracts by GC-MS Article, May 2017 • International Food Research Journal ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317033534_Phytochemical_profiling_of_Brassica_juncea_plants_using_various_organic_extracts_by_GC-MS)) - Oxylipin Signalling in Plants during Abiotic Stress Chapter, May 2017 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317033435_Oxylipin_Signalling_in_Plants_during_Abiotic_Stress)) - Ameliorating Imidacloprid induced oxidative stress by 24-Epibrassinolide in Brassica juncea L Article, May 2017 • Russian Journal of Plant Physiology ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317033529_Ameliorating_Imidacloprid_induced_oxidative_stress_by_24-Epibrassinolide_in_Brassica_juncea_L)) - Interactions of Plant Hormones under Abiotic Stress Chapter, April 2017 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/315822309_Interactions_of_Plant_Hormones_under_Abiotic_Stress)) - Brassinosteroids crosstalk with other hormones in plants under abiotic stresses Chapter, April 2017 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/315822638_Brassinosteroids_crosstalk_with_other_hormones_in_plants_under_abiotic_stresses)) - Phytochemical profiling of the leaves of Brassica juncea L. using GC-MS Article, April 2017 • International Food Research Journal ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317616821_Phytochemical_profiling_of_the_leaves_of_Brassica_juncea_L_using_GC-MS)) - Water quality of river Beas of India Article, March 2017 • Current science ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313846031_Water_quality_of_river_Beas_of_India)) - Role of Phytochelators in Land Reclamation: Recent Progress and Per-spectives Article, March 2017 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/315665881_Role_of_Phytochelators_in_Land_Reclamation_Recent_Progress_and_Per-spectives)) - Differential distribution of amino acids in plants Article, March 2017 • Amino Acids ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/315063640_Differential_distribution_of_amino_acids_in_plants)) - 24-epibrassinolide stimulates imidacloprid detoxification by modulating the gene expression of Brassica juncea L Article, February 2017 • BMC Plant Biology ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/314127708_24-epibrassinolide_stimulates_imidacloprid_detoxification_by_modulating_the_gene_expression_of_Brassica_juncea_L)) - Role of Se(VI) in counteracting oxidative damage in Brassica juncea L. under Cr(VI) stress Article, January 2017 • Acta Physiologiae Plantarum ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/312317237_Role_of_SeVI_in_counteracting_oxidative_damage_in_Brassica_juncea_L_under_CrVI_stress)) - Oxylipins signalling in plants under abiotic stress Chapter, January 2017 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/326070101_Oxylipins_signalling_in_plants_under_abiotic_stress)) - Multivariate analysis of antioxidant enzymes and pigments in the leaves of plants in vicinity of river Beas Article, January 2017 • Ecology, Environment and Conservation ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313846285_Multivariate_analysis_of_antioxidant_enzymes_and_pigments_in_the_leaves_of_plants_in_vicinity_of_river_Beas)) - Assessment of soil enzyme activities based on sediment samples from the Beas river bed, India using multivariate techniques. Article, January 2017 • Malaysian Journal of Soil Science ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313845882_Assessment_of_soil_enzyme_activities_based_on_sediment_samples_from_the_Beas_river_bed_India_using_multivariate_techniques)) - A review on measurement of Alpha diversity in biology Article, January 2017 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/314160711_A_review_on_measurement_of_Alpha_diversity_in_biology)) - Selenium Chapter, December 2016 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301242284_Selenium)) - Multivariate analysis reveals the role of 24-epibrassinolide in elemental uptake by Brassica Juncea L. under imidacloprid toxicity Article, December 2016 • Pollution Research ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/315800886_Multivariate_analysis_reveals_the_role_of_24-epibrassinolide_in_elemental_uptake_by_Brassica_Juncea_L_under_imidacloprid_toxicity)) - Pre-sowing Seed Treatment with 24-Epibrassinolide Ameliorates Pesticide Stress in Brassica juncea L. through the Modulation of Stress Markers Article, November 2016 • Frontiers in Plant Science ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/310480361_Pre-sowing_Seed_Treatment_with_24-Epibrassinolide_Ameliorates_Pesticide_Stress_in_Brassica_juncea_L_through_the_Modulation_of_Stress_Markers)) - Effect of seed pre-soaking with 24-epibrassinolide on growth and photosynthetic parameters of Brassica juncea L. in imidacloprid soil Article, November 2016 • Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/305844955_Effect_of_seed_pre-soaking_with_24-epibrassinolide_on_growth_and_photosynthetic_parameters_of_Brassica_juncea_L_in_imidacloprid_soil)) - Co-application of 6-ketone type brassinosteroid and metal chelator alleviates cadmium toxicity in B. juncea L Article, October 2016 • Environmental Science and Pollution Research ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/309217590_Co-application_of_6-ketone_type_brassinosteroid_and_metal_chelator_alleviates_cadmium_toxicity_in_B_juncea_L)) - A tabulated review on distribution of heavy metals in various plants Article, October 2016 • Environmental Science and Pollution Research ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/309003571_A_tabulated_review_on_distribution_of_heavy_metals_in_various_plants)) - Modulation of jasmonic acid and polyamines by 24- epibrassinolide in Brassica juncea L. under copper stress Article, September 2016 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/308664867_Modulation_of_jasmonic_acid_and_polyamines_by_24-_epibrassinolide_in_Brassica_juncea_L_under_copper_stress)) - 24-epibrassinolide mediated regulation of endogenous contents of auxins, abscisic acid, lipids and sugars in Brassica juncea L. under copper stress Article, September 2016 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/308662668_24-epibrassinolide_mediated_regulation_of_endogenous_contents_of_auxins_abscisic_acid_lipids_and_sugars_in_Brassica_juncea_L_under_copper_stress)) - Effect of cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate on some human cancer cell lines Article, June 2016 • SpringerPlus ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/304659594_Effect_of_cobaltII_chloride_hexahydrate_on_some_human_cancer_cell_lines)) - Sugar signalling in plants: A novel mechanism for drought stress management Chapter, June 2016 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/304479797_Sugar_signalling_in_plants_A_novel_mechanism_for_drought_stress_management)) - PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILING OF METHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF MEDICINAL PLANTS USING GC-MS Article, April 2016 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301363660_PHYTOCHEMICAL_PROFILING_OF_METHANOLIC_EXTRACTS_OF_MEDICINAL_PLANTS_USING_GC-MS)) - GC-MS studies reveal stimulated pesticide detoxification by brassinolide application in Brassica juncea L. plants Article, April 2016 • Environmental Science and Pollution Research ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301289241_GC-MS_studies_reveal_stimulated_pesticide_detoxification_by_brassinolide_application_in_Brassica_juncea_L_plants)) - Water quality assessment of river Beas, India, using multivariate and remote sensing techniques Article, March 2016 • Environmental Monitoring and Assessment ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/292948148_Water_quality_assessment_of_river_Beas_India_using_multivariate_and_remote_sensing_techniques)) - Seed pre-soaking with 24-epibrassinolide reduces the imidacloprid pesticide residues in green pods of Brassica juncea L. Article, February 2016 • Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/295255800_Seed_pre-soaking_with_24-epibrassinolide_reduces_the_imidacloprid_pesticide_residues_in_green_pods_of_Brassica_juncea_L)) - Epibrassinolide-imidacloprid interaction enhances non-enzymatic antioxidants in Brassica juncea L Article, January 2016 • Indian Journal of Plant Physiology ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/291390800_Epibrassinolide-imidacloprid_interaction_enhances_non-enzymatic_antioxidants_in_Brassica_juncea_L)) - Monitoring and Characterization of Soils from River Bed of Beas, India, Using Multivariate and Remote Sensing Techniques Article, January 2016 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282833575_Monitoring_and_Characterization_of_Soils_from_River_Bed_of_Beas_India_Using_Multivariate_and_Remote_Sensing_Techniques)) - PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILING IN THE LEAVES OF SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS USING GC-MS Article, January 2016 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/290168901_PHYTOCHEMICAL_PROFILING_IN_THE_LEAVES_OF_SOME_MEDICINAL_PLANTS_USING_GC-MS)) - Amino acid profiling of the leaves of plants in the vicinity of river Beas, India Article, November 2015 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/286928062_Amino_acid_profiling_of_the_leaves_of_plants_in_the_vicinity_of_river_Beas_India)) - Phytochemicals in Brassica juncea L. seedlings under imidacloprid- epibrassinolide treatment using GC-MS Article, October 2015 • Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/286458592_Phytochemicals_in_Brassica_juncea_L_seedlings_under_imidacloprid-_epibrassinolide_treatment_using_GC-MS)) - Responses of Phytochelatins and Metallothioneins in Alleviation of Heavy Metal Stress in Plants: An Overview Chapter, October 2015 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/284323048_Responses_of_Phytochelatins_and_Metallothioneins_in_Alleviation_of_Heavy_Metal_Stress_in_Plants_An_Overview)) - Selenium: An Antioxidative Protectant in Plants Under Stress Chapter, October 2015 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/287948718_Selenium_An_Antioxidative_Protectant_in_Plants_Under_Stress)) - Responses of Phytochelatins and Metallothionins in Alleviation of Heavy Metal Stress in Plants: An Overview Chapter, October 2015 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/287948736_Responses_of_Phytochelatins_and_Metallothionins_in_Alleviation_of_Heavy_Metal_Stress_in_Plants_An_Overview)) - 24-Epibrassinolide induces the synthesis of phytochemicals effected by imidacloprid pesticide stress in Brassica juncea L Article, September 2015 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/286458940_24-Epibrassinolide_induces_the_synthesis_of_phytochemicals_effected_by_imidacloprid_pesticide_stress_in_Brassica_juncea_L)) - Role of Various Hormones in Photosynthetic Responses of Green Plants Under Environmental Stresses Article, March 2015 • Current Protein and Peptide Science ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274319307_Role_of_Various_Hormones_in_Photosynthetic_Responses_of_Green_Plants_Under_Environmental_Stresses)) - Textile application of natural colorant from the roots of Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms Article, February 2015 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272421023_Textile_application_of_natural_colorant_from_the_roots_of_Eichhornia_crassipes_Mart_Solms)) - Quantitative and qualitative analysis of saponins in different plant parts of Chlorophytum borivialum Article, January 2015 • International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271834303_Quantitative_and_qualitative_analysis_of_saponins_in_different_plant_parts_of_Chlorophytum_borivialum)) - Polyphenol profiling in the leaves of plants from the catchment area of river beas, India Article, January 2015 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/285602592_Polyphenol_profiling_in_the_leaves_of_plants_from_the_catchment_area_of_river_beas_India)) - Phytochemical profiling of the leaves of Chenopodium and Polygonum using GC-MS Article, January 2015 • Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/288992801_Phytochemical_profiling_of_the_leaves_of_Chenopodium_and_Polygonum_using_GC-MS)) - Phytochemical and elemental analysis of Brassica juncea L. leaves using GC-MS and SEM-EDX Article, January 2015 • Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/288993029_Phytochemical_and_elemental_analysis_of_Brassica_juncea_L_leaves_using_GC-MS_and_SEM-EDX)) - Evaluation of protective effects (antioxidant and antimutagenic) of methanol extract of seeds of Chlorophytum borivialum Sant. Et Fernand Article, January 2015 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271834543_Evaluation_of_protective_effects_antioxidant_and_antimutagenic_of_methanol_extract_of_seeds_of_Chlorophytum_borivialum_Sant_Et_Fernand)) - Evaluation of antimutagenic and antioxidant activities of rutin Article, January 2015 • International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271834332_Evaluation_of_antimutagenic_and_antioxidant_activities_of_rutin)) - A report on antimutagenic and antioxidant activities of gallic acid Article, January 2015 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271835248_A_report_on_antimutagenic_and_antioxidant_activities_of_gallic_acid)) - Prospects of Field Crops for Phytoremediation of Contaminants Chapter, December 2014 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266087868_Prospects_of_Field_Crops_for_Phytoremediation_of_Contaminants)) - Oxidative Stress Management through Sugar Signaling and Antioxidant Network in Plants http://www.novapublishers.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=53170 Chapter, December 2014 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/269986323_Oxidative_Stress_Management_through_Sugar_Signaling_and_Antioxidant_Network_in_Plants_httpwwwnovapublishersorgcatalogproduct_infophpproducts_id53170)) - Gene pyramiding and omics approaches for stress tolerance in leguminous plants Chapter, December 2014 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271836178_Gene_pyramiding_and_omics_approaches_for_stress_tolerance_in_leguminous_plants)) - Effect of pesticides on leguminous plants: An overview Chapter, December 2014 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271834176_Effect_of_pesticides_on_leguminous_plants_An_overview)) - Factorials of real negative and imaginary numbers-A new perspective Article, November 2014 • SpringerPlus ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/268805956_Factorials_of_real_negative_and_imaginary_numbers-A_new_perspective)) - Characterization of change in the Harike wetland, a Ramsar site in India, using landsat satellite data Article, October 2014 • SpringerPlus ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313405112_Characterization_of_change_in_the_Harike_wetland_a_Ramsar_site_in_India_using_landsat_satellite_data)) - Characterisation of change in the Harike wetland, a Ramsar site in India, using landsat satellite data Article, October 2014 • SpringerPlus ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/267272196_Characterisation_of_change_in_the_Harike_wetland_a_Ramsar_site_in_India_using_landsat_satellite_data)) - Osmolyte Dynamics: New Strategies for Crop Tolerance to Abiotic Stress Signals Chapter, May 2014 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/269763118_Osmolyte_Dynamics_New_Strategies_for_Crop_Tolerance_to_Abiotic_Stress_Signals)) - Osmolyte dynamics: A new strategy for crop tolerance to abiotic stresses. Chapter, January 2014 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/261526774_Osmolyte_dynamics_A_new_strategy_for_crop_tolerance_to_abiotic_stresses)) - Logarithms of imaginary numbers in rectangular form: A new technique Article, January 2014 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266025167_Logarithms_of_imaginary_numbers_in_rectangular_form_A_new_technique)) - Effects of macro- and Nano-cobalt oxide particles on barley seedlings and remediation of cobalt chloride toxicity using sodium hypochlorite Article, January 2014 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266798068_Effects_of_macro-_and_Nano-cobalt_oxide_particles_on_barley_seedlings_and_remediation_of_cobalt_chloride_toxicity_using_sodium_hypochlorite)) - Antimutagenic potential of aqueous extract of peels of tubers of Chlorophytum borivilianum Santapau and Fernandes Article, January 2014 • International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271834388_Antimutagenic_potential_of_aqueous_extract_of_peels_of_tubers_of_Chlorophytum_borivilianum_Santapau_and_Fernandes)) - Antimutagenic and antioxidative potential of tuber peel of Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. et Fernand. 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Article, January 2013 ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/258216858_Brassinosteroids_treatment_to_Brassica_juncea_L_Plants_under_copper_metal_stress_affects_sugar_and_lipid_metabolism)) - Ecological Characterization of High Altitude HimalayanLandscapes in the Upper Satluj River Watershed,Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, India Article, September 2012 • Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/230659411_Ecological_Characterization_of_High_Altitude_HimalayanLandscapes_in_the_Upper_Satluj_River_WatershedKinnaur_Himachal_Pradesh_India)) - Ecological Characterization of High Altitude Himalayan Landscapes in the Upper Satluj River Watershed, Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, India Article, September 2012 • Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/230659439_Ecological_Characterization_of_High_Altitude_Himalayan_Landscapes_in_the_Upper_Satluj_River_Watershed_Kinnaur_Himachal_Pradesh_India)) - Vascular plants, Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, India Article, June 2012 • Check List ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256846722_Vascular_plants_Kinnaur_Himachal_Pradesh_India)) - Generating information measures via matrix over probability spaces Article, January 2012 • Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266081222_Generating_information_measures_via_matrix_over_probability_spaces)) - Generating information measures via matrix over probability spaces Article, January 2012 • International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/288452678_Generating_information_measures_via_matrix_over_probability_spaces)) - STATISTICAL MEASURES AS MEASURES OF DIVERSITY Article, November 2011 • International Journal of Biomathematics ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263988130_STATISTICAL_MEASURES_AS_MEASURES_OF_DIVERSITY)) - RSM and ANN modeling for electrocoagulation of copper from simulated wastewater: Multi objective optimization using genetic algorithm approach Article, July 2011 • Desalination ([link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/225280182_RSM_and_ANN_modeling_for_electrocoagulation_of_copper_from_simulated_wastewater_Multi_objective_optimization_using_genetic_algorithm_approach)) - Phytoremediation of mercury using Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) 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