Mr. Abhishek Raj

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR & HEAD
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, MEWAR UNIVERSITY

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Forestry from Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur, India

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https://livedna.org/91.12358

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Biography

Abhishek Raj received his BSc (Forestry) from the Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, India, in 2013, his MSc (Forestry) from Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, India, in 2015 and PhD (Forestry) from the same Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, India, in 2019. He is currently working as Assistant Professor and Head in Department of Forestry, Mewar University at Chittaurgarh, Rajasthan (India). He worked extensively across the country on different aspects of research related to scientific techniques of babul (Acacia nilotica) gum exudation and the climatic effects of the gum exudation process. His other research expertise includes biomass estimation, carbon-sequestration, productivity, and soil properties, as well as non-timber forest products, forest ecology and agroforestry. Abhishek has a number of publications to his credit, including 10 research papers and 15 review articles in national and international journals, 20 popular articles, 25 book chapters, 2 books in reputed publishers (CRC Apple Academic Press) and 40 abstracts in national and international seminars, symposia, conferences, training workshops, etc. He is ICAR/ASRB NET qualified in Agroforestry. He is a member of many scientific journals and societies, and is currently working as an Editor of the African Journal of Agricultural Research and Journal of Horticulture & Forestry. He is Editorial Board Member of many reputed journals and society such as Journal of Forestry Science, Asian Council of Science Editors, International Journal of Applied & Natural Science, Acta Scientific Microbiology, Society of African Journal Editors, American Journal of Agriculture & Forestry, International Journal of Forest, Animal & Fisheries Research, International Journal of Wildlife & Endangered Species Conservation, Journal of Advance Research in Food, Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, Global Academic Journal of Agriculture & Bio-Sciences, Global Journal of Engineering, Science & Social Science Studies. He is also a reviewer for many reputed journals such as the International Journal of Agriculture Sciences, the International Journal of Applied and Natural Sciences, the American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, and the International Journal of Ethno pharmacology. Currently, he is serving as Editorial Advisory Board for Cambridge Scholar Publishing House, London-U.K. He was also recently nominated as a member of the International Society for Development and Sustainability, Japan.

Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
Forest Ecology
Agroforestry System
Non-Forest Products
Environment

Selected Publications

  1. Rajwade, V., A. Banerjee, M.M. Ranga, M.K. Jhariya, D.K. Yadav and A. Raj, 2020. Utilization of Boiling Water of Rice: A Case Study of Sustainable Water Management at Laboratory Scale, Ambikapur, Surguja, Chhattisgarh, India. In: Climate Change and Agroforestry Systems, Raj, A., M.K. Jhariya, D.K. Yadav and A. Banerjee, (Eds.)., Apple Academic Press New york 34.
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  2. Raj, A., M.K. Jhariya, D.K. Yadav, A. Banerjee and P.R. Oraon, 2020. Climate Change, Soil Health, and Food Security: A Critical Nexus In: Climate Change and Agroforestry Systems, Raj, A., M.K. Jhariya, D.K. Yadav and A. Banerjee, (Eds.)., Apple Academic Press New york 26.
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  3. Raj, A., M.K. Jhariya, D.K. Yadav, A. Banerjee and P. Toppo, 2020. Agroforestry for Climate Change Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, and Livelihood Security In: Climate Change and Agroforestry Systems, Raj, A., M.K. Jhariya, D.K. Yadav and A. Banerjee, (Eds.)., Apple Academic Press New york 20.
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  4. Raj, A., M.K. Jhariya, D.K. Yadav and A. Banerjee, 2020. Forests for Resource Management and Environmental Protection. In: Environmental and Sustainable Development Through Forestry and Other Resources, Banerjee, A., M.K. Jhariya, D.K. Yadav and A. Raj, (Eds.)., Apple Academic Press New york 24.
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  5. Raj, A., M.K. Jhariya, D.K. Yadav and A. Banerjee, 2020. Climate Change and Agroforestry Systems. 1 Apple Academic Press New York 422.
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  6. Raj, A., M.K. Jhariya, D. K. Yadav and A. Banerjee, 2020. Multifunctional Pastures for Livestock Management and Climate Change Mitigation. In: Environmental and Sustainable Development Through Forestry and Other Resources, Banerjee, A., M.K. Jhariya, D.K. Yadav and A. Raj, (Eds.)., Apple Academic Press New york 26.
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  7. Raj, A., M.K. Jhariya, D. K. Yadav and A. Banerjee, 2020. Agroforestry Systems in the Hills and Their Ecosystem Services. In: Environmental and Sustainable Development Through Forestry and Other Resources, Banerjee, A., M.K. Jhariya, D.K. Yadav and A. Raj, (Eds.)., Apple Academic Press New york 26.
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  8. Raj, A., M.K. Jhariya, A. Banerjee and D. K. Yadav, 2020. Multifunctional Role of Legumes in Agroforestry. In: Environmental and Sustainable Development Through Forestry and Other Resources, Banerjee, A., M.K. Jhariya, D.K. Yadav and A. Raj, (Eds.)., Apple Academic Press New york 24.
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  9. Mishra, K., A. Banerjee, M.M. Ranga, M.K. Jhariya, D.K. Yadav and A.Raj, 2020. Solid Waste Management Scenario in Ambikapur, Surguja, Chhattisgarh: A Sustainable Approach In: Climate Change and Agroforestry Systems, Raj, A., M.K. Jhariya, D.K. Yadav and A. Banerjee, (Eds.)., Apple Academic Press New york 40.
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  10. Raj, A., M.K. Jhariya, D.K. Yadav, A. Banerjee and R.S. Meena, 2019. Soil for Sustainable Environment and Ecosystems Management. In: Sustainable Agriculture, Forest and Environmental Management, Jhariya, M.K., A. Banerjee, R.S. Meena and D.K. Yadav, Springer Singapore Singapore 33.
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  11. Jhariya, M.K., D.K. Yadav, A. Banerjee, A. Raj and R.S. Meena, 2019. Sustainable Forestry Under Changing Climate. In: Sustainable Agriculture, Forest and Environmental Management, Jhariya, K.M., A. Banerjee, R.S. Meena and D.K. Yadav, (Eds.)., Springer Singapore Singapore 42.
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  12. Banerjee, A., M.K. Jhariya, D.K. Yadav, A. Raj and R.S. Meena, 2019. Radioecology and Substance Interaction with Nature. In: Sustainable Agriculture, Forest and Environmental Management, Jhariya, M.K., A. Banerjee, R.S. Meena and D.K. Yadav, (Eds.)., Springer Singapore Singapore 47.
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  13. Raj, A., M.K. Jhariya, P. Toppo and P. Oraon, 2017. Role of agroforestry in nutrient cycling. Kisan World, 44: 38-40.

  14. Raj, A. and L. Singh, 2017. Effects of girth class, injury and seasons on Ethephon induced gum exudation in Acacia nilotica in Chhattisgarh. Indian J. Agroforest., 19: 36-41.

  15. Toppo, P., A. Raj and M.K. Jhariya, 2016. Wild edible plants of Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh, India. Van Sangyan, 3: 1-6.

  16. Toppo, P., A. Raj and M.K. Jhariya, 2016. Agroforestry systems practiced in Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh, India. J. Applied Nat. Sci., 8: 1850-1854.

  17. Raj, A., P. Toppo and M.K. Jhariya, 2016. Documentation and conservation of medicinal plants in Barnawapara wildlife sanctuary, Chhattisgarh. Van Sangyan, 3: 18-22.

  18. Raj, A., M.K. Jhariya and S.S. Bargali, 2016. Bund based agroforestry using Eucalyptus species: A review. Curr. Agric. Res. J., 4: 148-158.

  19. Raj, A., M.K. Jhariya and P. Toppo, 2016. Scope and potential of agroforestry in Chhattisgarh state, India. Van Sangyan, 3: 12-17.

  20. Raj, A., 2016. Climate change: Cause, impact and mitigation strategies. South Indian J. Biol. Sci., 2: 363-367.

  21. Raj, A. and S. Chandrawanshi, 2016. Role of agroforestry in poverty alleviation and livelihood support in Chhattisgarh. South Indian J. Biol. Sci., 2: 339-343.
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  22. Raj, A. and M.K. Jhariya, 2016. Wasteland development through forestry. Van Sangyan, 3: 30-33.

  23. Raj, A. and M.K. Jhariya, 2016. Joint forest management: A program to conserve forest and environment. Van Sangyan, 3: 38-42.

  24. Raj, A., V. Haokip and S. Chandrawanshi, 2015. Acacia nilotica: a multipurpose tree and source of Indian gum Arabic. South Indian J. Biol. Sci., 1: 66-69.
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  25. Raj, A. and P. Toppo, 2015. Beneficial and harmful effects of Azadirachta Indica: A review. Paripex-Indian J. Res., 4: 6-7.

  26. Raj, A. and P. Toppo, 2015. Beneficial and Harmful Effects of Azadirachta Indica: A Review. Paripex - Indian J. Res., 4: 45-46.
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  27. Painkra, V.K., M.K. Jhariya and A. Raj, 2015. Assessment of knowledge of medicinal plants and their use in tribal region of Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh, India. J. Appl. Nat. Sci., 7: 434-442.
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  28. Jhariya, M.K., S.S. Bargali and A. Raj, 2015. Possibilities and Perspectives of Agroforestry in Chhattisgarh. In: Precious Forests-Precious Earth. Zlatic, M. (Ed.). InTech E-Publishing Inc., United States of America, pp 238-257.
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  29. Toppo, P., A. Raj and Harshlata, 2014. Biodiversity of Woody Perennial Flora in Badal Khole Sanctuary of Jashpur District in Chhattisgarh. J. Environ. Biosci., 28: 217-221.

  30. Raj, A., M.K. Jhariya and P. Toppo, 2014. Cow dung for ecofriendly and sustainable productive farming. Int. J. Sci. Res., 3: 201-202.
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  31. Raj, A., M.K. Jhariya and F. Pithoura, 2014. Need of Agroforestry and Impact on Ecosystem. J. Plant Dev. Sci., 6: 577-581.

  32. Raj, A., 2014. Toxicological Effect of Azadirachta Indica. Asian J. Multidiscipl. Stud., 2: 29-33.
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  33. Raj, A., 2014. Effects of Temperature and Relative Humidity on Ethephon Induced Gum Exudation in Acacia Nilotica. Asian J. Multidiscipl. Stud., 2: 114-116.
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  34. Raj, A. and P. Toppo, 2014. Assessment of floral diversity in Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh. J. Plant Dev. Sci., 6: 631-635.

  35. Raj, A. and M.K. Jhariya, 2014. Impact of forest fire on the ecosystem and environment. Reader Shelf, 10: 4-6.

  36. Jhariya, M.K., K.P. Sahu and A. Raj, 2014. E-waste, A New Challenge to the Environmentalists. Nat. Environ. Pollut. Technol., 13: 333-338.
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  37. Jhariya, M.K., A. Raj, P. Sahu, N.R. Singh and K.P. Sahu, 2014. Molecular Marker - A New Approach for Forest Tree Improvement. Ecol. Environ. Conserv., 20: 1101-1107.
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  38. Jhariya, M.K. and A. Raj, 2014. Human welfare from biodiversity. Agrobios Newslett., 12: 89-91.

  39. Jhariya, M.K. and A. Raj, 2014. Effects of wildfires on flora, fauna and physico-chemical properties of soil-An overview. J. Appl. Nat. Sci., 6: 887-897.
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  40. Jhariya, M.K. and A. Raj, 2014. Application of molecular marker in a forest tree improvement. Readers Shelf, 10: 12-14.

  41. Bhagat, P.K., D. Das, A. Raj and M.K. Jhariya, 2014. Effect of Rhizobium Inoculation on Growth and Biomass Accumulation in Leucaena Leucocephala. Ecoscan, 5: 65-74.

  42. Singh, N.R., M.K. Jhariya and A. Raj, 2013. Tree crop interaction in agroforestry system. Readers Shelf, 10: 15-16.

  43. Jhariya, M.K., A. Raj, K.P. Sahu and P.R. Paikra, 2013. Neem-a tree for solving global problem. Indian J. Applied Res., 3: 66-68.
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  44. Jhariya, M.K. and A. Raj, 2013. Effects of salinity on plant growth. Readers Shelf, 10: 19-21.
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