Dr. R. Venkatesh Kumar
Assistant ProfessorBabasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, India
Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Sericulture from Banglore University, India
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- Verma, A., S. Singh, N. Dhusia, R.N. Bhargava, R. Kumar,et al 2017. Qualitative determination of virgin and recycled plastic used for drinking and storing foodstuff: an analytical study using SEM/EDX. Int. J. Health Sci. Res., 7: 275-283.
- Ranjan, B., R. Kumar, N. Verma, S. Mittal, P.L. Pakrasi and R.V. Kumar, 2017. Evaluation of the antidiabetic properties of S-1708 mulberry variety. Pharmacogn. Magaz., 13: S280-S288.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Dev, P., Y. Kumar and R.V. Kumar, 2017. Silkworm pupal oil: A novel source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Indian Silk, 7-8: 24-25.
- Verma, A., R.N. Bharagava, V. Kumar, A. Singh, N. Dhusia and N. More, 2016. Role of macrophytes in heavy metal removal through rhizo-filtration in aquatic ecosystem. Eur. J. Biotechnol. Biosci., 4: 15-20.
- Samuel, S., A. Desai, R. Raghubir and V.R. Kumar, 2016. Anti-oxidant activity of various leaf extracts of mulberry species in rotenone induced oxidative stress model of rat. J. Chem. Pharmaceut. Sci., 9: 2732-2736.
- Pakrasi, P.L. and V.R. Kumar, B. Ranjan, R. Kumar, N. Verma and S. Mittal, 2016. Evaluation of antioxidant activity, phytochemical constituents and anti-diabetic properties of C763 mulberry leaves. J. Biol. Sci. Med., 2: 1-12.
- Ramappa, V.R., P. Dev, S. Shankar and U. Shanker, 2015. Analysis of chemical compounds in different mulberry and non mulberry silkworm pupae powder by FTIR and EDX. Chem. Sci. J., 6: 1-7.
- Kumar, V.R., C. Gautam, N. Shobha and R.L. Shankar, 2015. Use of mulberry leaves as supplementary food in cow and goat to improve milk production. Int. J. Applied Res., 1: 81-84.
Direct Link | - Kumar, D., P. Dev and R.V. Kumar, 2015. Biomedical Applications of Silkworm Pupae Proteins. In: Biomedical Applications of Natural Proteins, Kumar, D. and R.R. Kundapur (Eds.)., Springer, New York, USA., pp: 41-49.
- Kumar, D. and R.V. Kumar, 2015. Impact of novel bio-foliar on natural cocoons and silk quality. J. Natural Fibers, 12: 419-429.
- Chauhan, S., U. Devi, V.R. Kumar, V. Kumar, F. Anwar and G. Kaithwas, 2015. Dual inhibition of arachidonic acid pathway by mulberry leaf extract. Inflammopharmacology, 23: 65-70.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Wouatsa, V.N.A., L. Misra and R.V. Kumar, 2014. Antibacterial activity of essential oils of edible spices, Ocimum canum and Xylopia aethiopica. J. Food Sci., 79: M972-M977.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ranjan, B., Y. Kumar, R.V. Kumar, N. More, S. Kannougia and P. Dev, 2014. Chromium accumulation by eisenia foetida in modified vermicompost supplemented with tannery sludge. J. Agroecol. Natural Resour. Manage., 1: 291-293.
- Kumar, R.V., D. Kumar and R. Pher, 2014. Varietal influence of mulberry on silkworm, Bombyx mori L. growth and development. Int. J. Adv. Res., 2: 921-927.
- Kumar, D. and R.V. Kumar, 2014. Efficacy of bio-foliar spray on growth and biochemical parameters of different mulberry varieties. J. Biol. Sci., 14: 64-69.
- Babu, S.G., A. Pandeya, N. Verma, N. Shukla, R.V. Kumar and S. Saxena, 2014. Role of HCMV miR-UL70-3p and miR-UL148D in overcoming the cellular apoptosis. Molecular Cell. Biochem., 393: 89-98.
Direct Link | - Wouatsa, V.N., L. Misra, S. Kumar, O. Prakash, F. Khan, F. Tchoumbougnang and R.K. Venkatesh, 2013. Aromatase and glycosyl transferase inhibiting acridone alkaloids from fruits of Cameroonian Zanthoxylum species. Chem. Central J., Vol. 7. 10.1186/1752-153X-7-125.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Vyry, W.N.A., L.N. Misra, R.V. Kumar, M.P. Darokar and F. Tchoumbougnang, 2013. Zantholic acid, a new monoterpenoid from Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides. Natural Prod. Res., 27: 1994-1998.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Srivastava, A. and R.V. Kumar, 2013. Recognizing silkworm as an experimental animal model-a non ethical approach. J. Phrm. Biosci., 4: 1267-1273.
- Misra, L.N., W.N.A. Vyry, S. Kumar, R.V. Kumar and F. Tchoumbougnang, 2013. Antibacterial, cytotoxic activities and chemical composition of fruits of two cameroonian Zanthoxylum species. J. Ethnopharmacol., 148: 74-80.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Chauhan, S., S.C. Verma and R.V. Kumar, 2013. Evaluation of phytochemical and anti-oxidant activity in different mulberry varieties. Asian J. Chem., 25: 8010-8041.
- Kumar, R.V., G.S. Babu, S. Chauhan, A. Srivastava, Y. Rao and D. Kumar, 2012. Total phenolics and flavonoids content in ripened and unripened fruits of different mulberry (Morus alba) varieties. Indian J. Agric. Sci., 82: 277-279.
- Kumar, R.V., D. Kumar and S. Prasad, 2012. Efficacy of biofoliar spray on plant nutrients of different mulberry varieties. J. Biopesticides, 5: 113-119.
Direct Link | - Dhiraj, K. and V. Kumar, 2012. Application of foliar Nutrients to increase productivity in sericulture. J. Entomol., 9: 1-12.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Amit, S. and R.V. Kumar, 2012. Effects of antibiotic administration and seasonal interaction on economic parameters of silkworm, Bombyx mori L. J. Exp. Zool. India, 15: 179-183.
- Wang, Y., V.S. Kumar, X. Lu, Z. Mu, G. Wang and R.V. Kumar, 2011. Optimization of the Conditions for RAPD Analysis of Enterococci Isolated from Bombyx mori. In: Application of Biotechnology in Sericulture, Kumar, R.V. and V.S. Kumar (Eds.)., 1st Edn., Studium Press, New Delhi, India, pp: 99-104.
- Srivastava, A., 2011. In vivo therapeutic effects of antibacterial and antiviral antibiotics using Bombyx mori L. as an animal model. J. Med. Plants Res., 5: 3118-3121.
Direct Link | - Kumar, V.R. and S. Chauhan, 2011. Biochemical constituents of different parts of mulberry genotypes. Int. J. Agric. Sci., 3: 90-96.
- Kumar, R.V., I. Afshan and N.K. More, 2011. Seri-Biotechnology for Economic Empowerment and its Sustainability. In: Application of Biotechnology in Sericulture, Kumar, R.V. and V.S. Kumar (Eds.)., 1st Edn., Studium Press, New Delhi, India, pp: 21-28.
- Venkatesh, K.R. and A. Srivastava, 2010. Relevance of antibiotics with reference to sericulture industry. Int. J. Sci. Nat., 1: 97-100.
- Kumar, R.V., S. Chauhan, A. Srivastava and D. Kumar, 2010. Women empowerment in sericulture: A current scenario in rural India. Asia Pac. J. Rural Dev., 20: 175-184.
- Kumar, R.V., S. Chauhan, A. Srivastava and D. Kumar, 2010. Evaluation of nutritive value in the leaf of different mulberry varieties under sodic soil condition. Biochem. Cell. Arch., 10: 97-101.
Direct Link | - Srivastava, A. and R.V. Kumar, 2009. Efficacy of three antibiotics on reduction of mortality rate in mulberry silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) in the monsoon season of Lucknow. Trends Biosci., 2: 33-35.
Direct Link | - Kumar, R.V., K. Dhiraj, K. Ashutosh and S.S. Dhami, 2009. Effect of blue green micro algae (Spirulina) on cocoon quantitative parameters of silkworm (Bombyx mori L.). J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 4: 50-53.
- Paramanik, R.C., B.K. Chikkaswamy, D.G. Roy, P. Achinto and K. Venkatesh, 2008. Effects of biochemicals of Artemisia annua in plants. J. Phytol. Res., 21: 11-18.
- Kumar, V.R. and S. Chauhan, 2008. Mulberry: Life enhancer. J. Med. Plants Res., 2: 271-278.
Direct Link | - Kumar, R.V., S. Chauhan, A. Kumar and D. Kumar, 2008. Medicinal properties of different mulberry species. Indian Silk, 47: 14-15.
- Chikkaswamy, B.K., P.R. Chandra, R.D.G.P. Achinto and R.V. Kumar, 2008. Ecology of microbes present in the arthropods alimentary canals. J. Phytol. Res., 21: 41-45.
- Chikkaswamy, B.K., R.V. Kumar and M. Shivashankar, 2007. Influence of different weed management practices on mulberry growth and silkworm cocoon production. J. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Monit., 17: 145-150.
- Chikkaswamy, B.K., R.C. Paramanik, K.R. Venkatesh and P.N. Narsegowda, 2007. In vitro evaluation of some fungicides and chemicals against Beauveria bassiana causing Muscardine disease in the silkworm Bombyx mori. J. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Monit., 17: 439-444.
- Chikkaswamy, B.K., P.N. Narsegowda, P.R. Chandra, R.V. Kumar and M. Shivashankar, 2007. Seasonal incidence of some important nursery disease of mulberry. J. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Monit., 17: 591-596.
- Chikkaswamy, B.K., M. Shivashankar, R.V. Kumar and K.S. Chandrashekaraiah, 2005. Regeneration of encapsulated apical buds of mulberry variety-S36 (Morus indica L.). Ethiopian J. Sci. Technol., 3: 9-16.
- Kumar, R.V. and A.G. Shankar, 2000. Importance of soaking the raw silk yarn before the re-reeling process. J. Textile Assoc., 61: 67-70.