Dr. Neeraj Kumar

Senior Assistant Professor
Kurukshetra University, India

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Microbiology from Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, India

My URL
https://livedna.org/91.16058

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Area of Interest:

Molecular Sciences
Chemical Compounds
Biotechnology
Microbiology
Bioscience

Selected Publications

  1. Saini, A., N.K. Aggarwal and A. Yadav, 2017. Isolation and screening of cellulose hydrolyzing bacteria from different ecological niches. Bioeng. Biosci., 5: 7-13.
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  2. Saini, A., N.K. Aggarwal and A. Yadav, 2017. Cost effective cellulose production using Parthenium hysterophorus as an unconventional lignocellulosic substrate. 3Biotech. 10.1007/s13205-017-0604-1.
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  3. Kaur, M. and N.K. Aggarwal, 2017. Biocontrol potential of Alternaria sp. PMK2, against a devastating weed: Parthenium hysterophorus L. Int. J. Pest Manage., 63: 47-53.
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  4. Aggarwal, N.K., V. Goel, A. Saini, A. Yadav and R. Gupta, 2017. Enzymatic saccharification of pretreated rice straw by cellulases from Aspergillus niger BK01. 3Biotech. 10.1007/s13205-017-0625-9.
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  5. Surain, P., N. Kumar, R. Dhiman and V. Meashi, 2016. Santalum album: Clinical aspect for treatment of Candida infections. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Res., 7: 2813-2829.
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  6. Sharma, A., N.K. Aggarwal, A. Saini and A. Yadav, 2016. Beyond control: Water hyacinth-opportunities and challenges. J. Environ. Technol., 9: 26-48.

  7. Saini, A., N.K. Aggarwal and A. Yadav, 2016. Cellulolytic potential of actinomycetes isolated from different habitats. Bioeng. Biosci., 4: 88-94.
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  8. Kumar, V., N. Kumar, K.R. Aneja and M. Kaur, 2016. Gibbago trianthemae, phaeodictyoconidial genus, cause leaf spot disease of Trianthema portulacastrum. Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Protect., 49: 48-58.
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  9. Kumar, N., A. Yadav, S. Gulati, Kanupriya, N. Aggarwal and R. Gupta, 2016. In vitro studies on effects of Glutathione-s-transferase polymorphism on ameliorative effect of curcumin and carvacrol against DNA damage induced by combined treatment of malathion and parathion. Iranian J. Toxicol., 10: 19-27.

  10. Kumar, N., A. Yadav, N. Aggarwal and R. Gupta, 2016. Protective effect of Withaniasomnifera (Ashwgandha) plant extract against DNA damage induced by Hydrogen Peroxide in cultured human peripheral blood lymphocytes. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Applied Sci., 5: 713-719.

  11. Kumar, N., A. Yadav, N. Aggarwal and R. Gupta, 2016. Protective effect of Ocimum sanctum plant extract against DNA damage induced by Malathion in cultured human peripheral blood lymphocytes. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Applied Sci., 5: 840-847.

  12. Kaur, M., N.K. Aggarwal and R. Dhiman, 2016. Antimicrobial activity of medicinal plant: Parthenium hysterophorus L. Res. J. Med. Plant, 10: 106-112.
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  13. Gulati, S., A. Yadav, N. Kumar, N.K. Aggarwal, R. Kumar and R. Gupta, 2016. Effect of GSTM1 and GSTT1 polymorphisms on genetic damage in humans populations exposed to radiation from mobile towers. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 70: 615-625.
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  14. Aneja, K.R., R. Dhiman, N.K. Aggarwal and A. Aneja, 2016. Bacteriocin as Potential Biopreservatives in Food: An Overview. In: Frontiers in Food Biotechnology, Sharma, C., A. Sharma and K.R. Aneja (Eds.). Chapter 4, Nova Publishers, New York, ISBN: 978-1-63484-671-4, pp: 75-94.

  15. Yadav, A., N. Kumar, S. Gulati, N. Aggarwal and R. Gupta, 2015. Association of CYP2E1 and CYP1A1m2 (BsrD1) polymorphisms with cytogenetic biomarkers in petrol pump workers. Biomarkers Genomic Med., 7: 159-164.
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  16. Saini, A., N.K. Aggarwal, A. Sharma and A. Yadav, 2015. Prospects for irradiation in cellulosic ethanol production. Biotechnol. Res. Int., Vol. 2015. 10.1155/2015/157139.
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  17. Saini, A., N.K. Aggarwal, A. Sharma and A. Yadav, 2015. Actinomycetes: A source of lignocellulolytic enzymes. Enzyme Res., Vol. 2015. 10.1155/2015/279381.
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  18. Priya, K., N. Yadav, N. Kumar, S. Gulati, N. Aggarwal and R. Gupta, 2015. Glutathione S-transferase gene polymorphisms: Modulator of genetic damage in gasoline pump workers. Int. J. Toxicol., 34: 500-504.
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  19. Priya, K., A. Yadav, N. Kumar, S. Gulati, N. Aggarwal and R. Gupta, 2015. Association of polymorphisms of phase I metabolizing genes with sister chromatid exchanges in occupational workers exposed to toluene used in paint thinners. Genet. Res. Int., Vol. 2015. 10.1155/2015/630296.
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  20. Kumar, N., A. Yadav, S. Gulati, Kanupriya, N. Aggarwal and R. Gupta, 2015. In vitro studies on modulatory effects of nutraceuticals and gene polymorphisms on organophosphate pesticides induced genotoxicity as analysed by comet assay. Nutrafoods, 15: 101-109.

  21. Kumar, N., A. Yadav, S. Gulati, Kanupriya, N. Aggarwal and R. Gupta, 2015. Antigenotoxic potential of curcumin and carvacrol against malathion-induced DNA damage in cultured human peripheral blood and its relation to GSTM1 and GSTT1 polymorphism. Biomarkers Genomic Med., 7: 98-104.

  22. Kaur, M., N.K. Aggarwal and R. Dhiman, 2015. Screening of phytotoxicity of Alternaria macrospora MKP1 against Parthenium hysterophorus L. Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Protect., 48: 890-897.
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  23. Kaur, M. and N.K. Aggarwal, 2015. First report of Trichoconiella padwickii causing leaf spot disease on parthenium weed. J. Plant Pathol., 97: 209-220.
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  24. Kaur, M. and N.K. Aggarwal, 2015. First report of Alternaria sp. causing leaf blight disease on parthenium weed in India. New Dis. Rep., Vol. 31. 10.5197/j.2044-0588.2015.031.025.
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  25. Kaur, M. and N.K. Aggarwal, 2015. First record of Alternaria macrospora MKP1 causing leaf spot disease on Parthenium hysterophorus from India. J. Crop Protect., 4: 719-726.
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  26. Kaur, M. and N.K. Aggarwal, 2015. Effect of different temperature on growth of Alternaria macrospora isolated from parthenium weed. Plant Sci. Feed, 5: 50-54.

  27. Kaur, M. and N.K. Aggarwal, 2015. Biocontrol potential of four deadly strains of Alternaria macrospora isolated from parthenium weed. Plant Pathol. J., 14: 72-78.

  28. Gulati, S., A. Yadav, N. Kumar, Kanupriya, N. Aggarwal and R. Gupta, 2015. Evaluation of total antioxidant potential in human population due to exposure of radiations from mobile towers. Int. J. Recent Adv. Pharm. Res., 5: 1-5.

  29. Dhiman, R., N.K. Aggarwal and M. Kaur, 2015. Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial activities of commonly used indian spices against microbes associated with juices. Res. J. Microbiol., 10: 170-180.
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  30. Saini, A., N.K. Aggarwal, A. Sharma, M. Kaur and A. Yadav, 2014. Utility potential of parthenium hysterophorus for its strategic management. Adv. Agric., Vol. 2014. 10.1155/2014/381859.
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  31. Kumar, V., K.R. Aneja, N. Aggarwal and M. Kaur, 2014. First report of Cochliobolus spicifer causing leaf spot disease of Trianthema portulacastrum. J. Plant Pathol., 96: S4.122-S4.122.

  32. Kumar, D., D.W. Dhar, S. Pabbi, N. Kumar and S. Walia, 2014. Extraction and purification of C-phycocyanin from Spirulina platensis (CCC540). Indian J. Plant Physiol., 19: 184-188.
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  33. Kaur, M., N.K. Aggarwal, V. Kumar and R. Dhiman, 2014. Fusarium solani as biocontrol agent against parthenium weed. Mycopath, 12: 83-86.
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  34. Kaur, M., N.K. Aggarwal, V. Kumar and R. Dhiman, 2014. Effects and management of Parthenium hysterophorus: A weed of global significance. Int. Scholarly Res. Notices. 10.1155/2014/368647.
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  35. Goyal, V., N.K. Aggarwal, A. Bhuwal and A. Yadav, 2014. Optimization of CMCase production by Aspergillus niger BK01 using pretreated rice straw under submerged fermentation. Octa J. Biosci., 2: 94-98.
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  36. Goyal, V., A. Mittal, A.K. Bhuwal, G. Singh, A. Yadav and N.K. Aggarwal, 2014. Parametric optimization of cultural conditions for carboxymethyl cellulase production using pretreated rice straw by Bacillus sp. 313SI under stationary and shaking conditions. Biotechnol. Res. Int., Vol. 2014. 10.1155/2014/651839.
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  37. Goel, V., A. Mittal, A. Bhuwal, G. Yadav, A. Yadav and N.K. Aggarwal, 2014. Isolation, identification and biochemical characterization of meso-alkalophilic cellulase producing bacteria. Ann. Biol., 30: 212-216.

  38. Bhuwal, A.K., G. Singh, N.K. Aggarwal, V. Goyal and A. Yadav, 2014. Poly-β-hydroxybutyrate production and management of cardboard industry effluent by new Bacillus sp. NA10. Bioresour. Bioprocess., Vol. 1. 10.1186/s40643-014-0009-5.
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  39. Aneja, K.R., R. Dhiman, N. K. Aggarwal, V. Kumar and M. Kaur, 2014. Microbes associated with freshly prepared juices of citrus and carrots. Int. J. Food Sci., Vol. 2014. 10.1155/2014/408085.
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  40. Aneja, K.R., R. Dhiman, N. K. Aggarwal and A. Aneja, 2014. Emerging preservation techniques for controlling spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms in fruit juices. Int. J. Microbiol., 10.1155/2014/758942.
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  41. Aggarwal, N.K., M. Kaur, V. Kumar and A. Saini, 2014. Mycobiota associated with Parthenium hysterophorus isolated from North India. Indian J. Weed Sci., 46: 155-160.
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  42. Yadav, G.S., A. Bhuwal and N.K. Aggarwal, 2013. Bioremediation: A Biotechnological Technique to Control Organic Pollutants. In: Emerging Science and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, Kumar, S., P.K. Yadav and S. Kumar (Eds.). Agrobios (International), India, ISBN: 9789381191019, pp: 161-176.

  43. Singh, G., A. Kumari, A. Mittal, V. Goel, A. Yadav and N.K. Aggarwal, 2013. Cost effective production of poly-β-hydroxybutyrate by Bacillus subtilis NG05 using sugar industry waste water. J. Polym. Environ., 21: 441-449.
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  44. Singh, G., A. Kumari, A. Mittal, A. Yadav and N.K. Aggarwal, 2013. Poly β-hydroxybutyrate production by Bacillus subtilis NG220 using sugar industry waste water. BioMed Res. Int., Vol. 2013. 10.1155/2013/952641.
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  45. Mittal, A., V. Gupta, G. Singh, A. Yadav and N.K. Aggarwal, 2013. Phytase: A boom in food industry. Octa J. Biosci., 1: 152-164.

  46. Mittal, A., N.K. Aggarwal, V. Gupta, G. Singh and A. Yadav, 2013. Purification and characterization of amyloglucosidase produced by Aspergillus awamori NA21 under solid state fermentation using tapioca powder. Octa J. Biosci., 1: 114-124.
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  47. Kumar, D., N. Kumar, S. Pabbi, D.W. Dhar and S. Walia, 2013. Protocol optimization for enhanced production of pigments in Spirulina. Indian J. Plant Physiol., 18: 308-312.

  48. Kumar, D., N. Kumar, S. Pabbi, D.W. Dhar and S. Walia, 2013. Morphological parameters and selected growth attributes in Spirulina strains. Ann. Biol., 30: 400-408.

  49. Kumar, D., N. Kumar, S. Pabbi, D.W. Dhar and S. Walia, 2013. Evaluation of β-carotene and antioxidant activity of selected strains of Spirulina. J. Food Biochem., 7: 1-4.

  50. Khloya, P., P. Kumar, A. Mittal, N.K. Aggarwal and P.K. Sharma, 2013. Synthesis of some novel 4-arylidene pyrazoles as potential antimicrobial agents. Organic Med. Chem. Lett., Vol. 3. 10.1186/2191-2858-3-9.
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  51. Gupta, R., A. Yadav and N.K. Aggarwal,2013 2013. Molecular Farming. In: Modern Biotechnology and its Applications, Behera, K.K. (Ed.). Chapter 11, New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi, pp: 281-302.

  52. Giri, S.K., A. Yadav, A. Kumar, K. Dev and S. Gulati et al., 2013. Polymorphic variation of CYP1A1 and CYP1B1 genes in a Haryana population. Biochem. Genet., 51: 853-864.
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  53. Chandna, N., J.K. Kapoor, V. Goel, N.K. Aggarwal, K.M. Kumari and M. Vijjulatha, 2013. Design, synthesis and antimicrobial evaluation of novel 1,3-oxazolidin-2-one derivative. Curr. Topics Med. Chem., 13: 2062-2075.
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  54. Bhuwal, A.K., G. Singh, N.K. Aggarwal, V. Goyal and A. Yadav, 2013. Isolation and screening of polyhydroxyalkanoates producing bacteria from pulp, paper and cardboard industry wastes. Int. J. Biomater., Vol. 2013. 10.1155/2013/752821.
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  55. Bhuwal, A., G.S. Yadav and N.K. Aggarwal, 2013. Utilization of Microorganisms in Agriculture as Biopesticides and Biofertilizer. In: Emerging Science and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, Kumar, S., P.K. Yadav and S. Kumar (Eds.). Agrobios (International), India, ISBN: 9789381191019, pp: 311-326.

  56. Singh, G., A. Mittal, A. Kumari, V. Goel, A. Yadav and N.K. Aggarwal, 2012. Isolation and cultural conditions optimization for poly β-hydroxybutyrate producing Bacillus species. Ann. Biol., 28: 159-166.

  57. Mittal, A., G. Singh, V. Goyal, A. Yadav and N.K. Aggarwal, 2012. Isolation and biochemical characterization of acido-thermophilic phytase producer yeast strain for potential application in poultry feed. Adv. Applied Res., 4: 26-34.
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  58. Kumar, A., A. Yadav, S.K. Giri, K. Dev and S. Gulati et al., 2012. Allelic variation of GSTM1 and GSTT1 genes in Haryana population. Genomic Med. Biomarkers Health Sci., 4: 98-102.
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  59. Giri, S.K., A. Yadav, A. Kumar, K. Dev and S. Gulati et al., 2012. Synergistic effect of GSTM1 and CYP1A1-m1(Msp1) polymorphism on DNA damage in coal-tar workers. Int. J. Recent Adv. Pharm. Res., 2: 51-57.

  60. Giri, S.K., A. Yadav, A. Kumar, K. Dev and S. Gulati et al., 2012. CYP1A1 gene polymorphisms: Modulator of genetic damage in coal-tar workers. Asian Pac. J. Cancer Prev., 13: 3409-3416.
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  61. Singh, G., A. Mittal, S.K. Giri, A. Yadav and N.K. Aggarwal, 2011. Isolation of poly β-hydroxybutyrate producing bacteria from soil samples of different ecological niches. Res. Bioscientia, 2: 309-313.

  62. Singh, G., A. Mittal, A. Kumari, V. Goyal, A. Yadav and N.K. Aggarwal, 2011. Optimization of poly β-hydroxybutyrate from Bacillus species. Eur. J. Biol. Sci., 3: 112-116.

  63. Selwal, M., A. Yadav, K. Selwal, N.K. Aggarwal, R. Gupta and S.K. Gautam, 2011. Tannase production by Penicillum atramentosum KM under SSF and its applications in wine clarification and tea crean solubilization. Braz. J. Microbiol., 42: 374-387.

  64. Mittal, A., G. Singh, V. Goyal, A. Yadav, K.R. Aneja, S.K. Gautam and N.K. Aggarwal, 2011. Isolation and biochemical characterization of acido-thermophilic extracellular phytase producing bacterial strain for potential application in poultry feed. Jundishapur J. Microbiol., 4: 273-282.
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  65. Mittal, A., G. Singh, V. Goyal, A. Yadav and N.K. Aggarwal, 2011. Production of phytase by acido-thermophilic strain of Klebsiella sp. DB-3 FJ711774.1 using orange peel under submerged fermentation. Innov. Romania Food Technol., 10: 18-27.

  66. Mittal, A., G. Singh, V. Goyal, A. Yadav and N.K. Aggarwal, 2011. Optimization of medium components for phytase production on orange peel flour by Klebsiella sp. DB3 using response surface methodology. Innov. Romania Food Technol., 9: 35-44.

  67. Mittal, A., G. Singh, A. Kumar, A. Yadav and N.K. Aggarwal, 2011. Influence of carbon source on phytase production by novel acido-thermophilic strain of Klebsiella sp. DB-3. Res. Bioscientia, 2: 39-42.

  68. Mittal, A., A. Yadav, G. Singh, R.C. Anand and N.K. Aggarwal, 2011. Comparative nitrogen fixation by mesophilic (HTS) vis-a-vis thermo tolerant mutants (HTR) of Azotobacter chroococcum at high temperature and their effect on cotton biomass. Jundishapur J. Microbiol., 4: 105-114.

  69. Majoka, A.K., A. Yadav, S.K. Giri, K. Dev and S.K. Gautam et al., 2011. Genotoxicity evaluation among coaltar workers using micronucleus as biomarkers and influence of GSTT1 polymorphism. Res. Bioscientia, 1: 6-12.

  70. Kumar, A., A. Yadav, S.K. Giri, K. Dev, S.K. Gautam, R. Gupta and N. Aggarwal, 2011. Influence of GSTM1 and GSTT1 genotypes and confounding factors on the frequency of sister chromatid exchange and micronucleus among road construction workers. Chemosphere, 84: 564-570.
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  71. Kumar, A., A. Yadav, S.K. Giri, K. Dev, S.K. Gautam, R. Gupta and N. Aggarwal, 2011. Effect of genetic polymorphism of GSTM1 and GSTT1 genotypes on cytogenetic biomarkers among coaltar workers. Environ. Toxicol. Pharmacol., 32: 128-135.
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  72. Kumar, A., A. Yadav, S.K. Giri, K. Dev and S.K. Gautam et al., 2011. Increased chromosomal aberration among road construction workers occupationally exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Res. Bioscientia, 2: 6-12.

  73. Giri, S.K., A. Yadav, A. Kumar, K. Dev and R. Gupta et al., 2011. Association of GSTM1 and GSTT1 polymorphisms with DNA damage in coal-tar workers. Sci. Total Environ., 409: 4465-4469.
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  74. Selwal, M., A. Yadav, N.K. Aggarwal, K. Kumar, R. Gupta and S.K. Gautam, 2010. Optimization of cultural conditions for tannase production by Pseudomonas aeruginosa IIIB 8914 under submerged fermentation. World J. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 26: 599-605.

  75. Aggarwal, N.K. and A. Yadav, 2010. Introduction to Biotechnology. 1st Edn., Bharat Publication, India, ISBN-13: 978-81-909129-9-0, Pages: 312.

  76. Manjit, A.Y., N.K. Aggarwal, K. Kumar and A. Kumar, 2008. Tannase production by Aspergillus fumigatus MA under solid-state fermentation. World J. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 24: 3023-3030.
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  77. Yadav, S.K., Y. Luthra, D.R. Sood and N.K. Aggarwal, 2001. Malting potential of husked barley in relation to proanthocyanidins. J. Food Sci. Technol., 38: 74-77.

  78. Aggarwal, N.K., S.K. Yadav, S.S. Dhamija and B.S. Yadav, 2001. Optimization of hydrolysis of pearl millet for glucose production. Starch/Starke, 53: 330-335.

  79. Aggarwal, N.K., P. Nigam, D. Singh and B.S. Yadav, 2001. Process optimization for the bioethanol industry from sorghum, a non conventional source of starch. World J. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 17: 411-416.

  80. Aggarwal, N.K., P. Niga, D. Singh and B.S. Yadav, 2001. Process optimization for the production of sugar for the bioethanol industry from Tapioca, a non-conventional source of starch. World J. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 17: 783-787.
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  81. Yadav, S.K., Y.P. Luthra, D.R. Sood and N.K. Aggarwal, 2000. Gibberellic acid (GA3) induced changes in proanthocyanidins and malt quality of two and six-row husked barleys. Plant Foods Hum. Nutr., 55: 87-96.
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  82. Kumar, V., N.K. Aggarwal and B.P. Singh, 2000. Performance and persistence of phosphate solubilising Azotobacter chroococcum in wheat rhizosphere. Folia Microbiol., 45: 343-347.
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  83. Kumar, V., N.K. Aggarwal and B.P. Singh, 2000. Influence of analogue-resistant mutants of Azotobacter chroococcum solubilizing phosphate on yield and quality of sunflower (Helianthus annuus). Folia Microbiol., 45: 349-352.
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  84. Kohli, U. and N.K. Aggarwal, 1999. Production of alkaline protease from thermophilic bacteria. Ann. Biol., 15: 151-153.

  85. Aggarwal, N.K., R.C. Anand, U. Kohli and S. Suneja, 1997. Growth of thermotolerant and thermosensitive strains of Azotobacter chroococcum at elevated temperature. Int. J. Trop. Agric., 5: 269-274.

  86. Aggarwal, N.K., S. Suneja and R.C. Anand, 1996. Indole acetic acid production by thermotolerant mutants of Azotobacter chroococcum at elevated temperature. Ann. Biol., 12: 309-313.

  87. Aggarwal, N.K. and R.C. Anand, 1996. Nitrogen Fixation in Relation to Growth Rate on Mesophilic Mutants of Azotobacter chroococcum at Elevated Temperature. In: Resource Management in Agriculture, Dogra, R.C., R.K. BehI and A.L. Khurana (Eds.). CCSHAU, Hisar & MMB, New Delhi, pp: 119-123.
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