Rajendra Kumar is an Assistant Professor at the MS Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Shoolini University. He obtained his PhD in Agronomy from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut, U.P., India. Asst Prof Kumar also holds an MSc (Ag.) Agronomy and BSc Ag. (Hons) degrees from the same university.
His expertise in Agronomy is reflected in his extensive publication record, including numerous research and review papers in peer-reviewed journals. He has also contributed to the field through the publication of books, book chapters, and practical manuals in the domain of Agriculture.
With a profound understanding of agricultural techniques, Asst Prof Kumar adopts a hands-on approach to teaching, emphasising the practical application of concepts in crop production. His commitment to enhancing farmers' income depicts his dedication to bridging the gap between academia and real-world agricultural practices.
As a faculty member at Shoolini University, Asst Prof Rajendra Kumar brings valuable insights and practical knowledge to the MS Swaminathan School of Agriculture, contributing significantly to the academic and research endeavours of the institution.
Publication
- Thakur, K., Kumar, R. Kayastha, R., Brar, P.S., Mehta, G. and Prashar, D. (2024). Productivity, nutrients uptake and profitability of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) as influenced by application of nitrogen and Sulphur in Mid-hills of Himachal Pradesh. International Journal of Research in Agronomy 2024; 7(1): 263-269
- Kumar, R., Naresh, R.K., Bhatt, R., Chandra, M.S., Kumar, D., Alamri, S., Siddiqui, M.H., Alfagham, A.T. and Kalaji, H.M. (2023). Tillage Crop Establishment and Irrigation Methods Improve the Productivity of Wheat (Triticum aestivum): Water Use Studies, and the Biological Properties and Fertility Status of Soil. Agronomy 2023, 13, 1839. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13071839
- Chandra, M.S., Naresh, R.K., Vivek, Bhatt, R., Kadam, P.V., Kumar, R., Yadav, S., and Kumar, R. (2022). Optimizing Tillage cum Crop Establishment Methods and Nutrient Management Strategies on Crop Productivity, Nutrient Use Efficiency and Grain Quality of Rice (Oryza sativa L) in Typic Ustochrept Soils. Agricultural Mechanization in Asia 53(3): 6813-6835.
- Jat, L., Rana, N.S., Kumar, R., Singh, A., Kumar, R., Yadav, S., and Kumawat, L. (2022). Effect of Different Application Rates of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Growth and Quality of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Agricultural Mechanization in Asia 53 (2): 5685-5697.
- Kumar, S., Vivek, Naresh, R.K., Dhyani, B.P., Chandra, M.S., Kumar, R. and Gawdiya, S. (2021). Nutrients removal by crop and weeds under different weed and nutrient management practices in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) and its associated weeds. The Pharma Innovation Journal 10(3): 599-605.
- Kumar, R., Naresh, R.K., Vivek, Singh, A., Kumar, S., and Kumar, V. (2020). Effect of Tillage and Irrigation Methods on the Productivity, Profitability and Nutrient Uptake of Wheat. International Research Journal of Pure & Applied Chemistry 21(24): 372-380.
- Kumar, A., Kumar, M., Singh, B., Singh, K.M., Singh, S.P., Singh, R., and Kumar, R. (2020). Growth, Yield and Quality of Cauliflower as Influenced by Different Sources of Nutrients and Mulching in Indo- Gangatic Plains of Western Uttar Pradesh. International Research Journal of Pure & Applied Chemistry 21(24): 300-307.
- Kumar, R., Naresh, R.K., Vivek, Singh, S.P., Chandra, M.S. and Kumar, R. (2020). Effect of Tillage and Crop Establishment Methods with Residue Retention on Growth, Yield attributes and Productivity of Wheat under Rice-Wheat Rotation in Typic ustochrept. International Research Journal of Pure & Applied Chemistry 21(23): 225-238.
- Kumar, R., Kumar, M., Yadav, S. and Kumar*, R. (2020). Effect of Sources and Methods of Zinc Application on Productivity, Nutrient Uptake and Zinc Use Efficiency of Basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.). International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 9 (1): 2231-2242.
- Kumar, R., Naresh, R.K., Vivek, Singh, S.P., Chandra, M.S., Kumar, R., Kumar A., Alam, M.S. and Kumar, P. (2020). Effect of crop establishment methods with residue retention on soil water dynamics, productivity and profitability of wheat under rice-wheat rotation typic Ustochrept. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 9(6): 1564-1570.
- Chandra, M.S., Naresh, R.K., Lavanya, N., Varsha, N., Chand, S.W., Chandana, P., Shivangi, S., Kumar, B.N., Kumar, R. and Navsare, R.I. (2019). Production and potential of ancient liquid organics panchagavya and kunapajala to improve soil health and crop productivity: A review. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 8(6): 702-713.
- Kumar, R., Naresh, R.K., Kumar, R., Tomar, S.K., Kumar, A., Chandra, M.S., Singh, O., Mahajan, N.C. and Kumar, R. (2019). Conservation Tillage Impact on Topsoil and Deep Soil Aggregation and Aggregate Associated Carbon Fractions and Microbial Community Composition in Subtropical India: A Review. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 8(10): 283-302.
- Chandra, M.S., Naresh, R.K., Chand, S.W., Navsare, R.I., Lavanya, N., Kumar, R., Mahajan, N.C. and Kumar, R. (2019). Agrarian transformative changes of agriculture and food systems: A review. International Journal of Chemical Studies 7(5): 2300-2311.
- Chandra, M.S., Naresh, R.K., Kumar, A., Kumar, V., Mahajan, N.C., Gupta, S.K., Tyagi, S., Kumar, Y., Kumar, B.N. and Kumar, R. (2019). Simulating Crop Evapotranspiration Response under Different Planting Scenarios for Irrigation Water Management under Climate Change: A Review. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 8(9): 2706-2722.
- Chandra, M.S., Naresh, R.K., Mahajan, N.C., Kumar, R., Kumar, A., Singh, S.P., Kumar, Y. and Navsare, R.I. (2019). A Review on Hydrodynamic Cavitation – A Promising Technology for Soil and Water Conservation in Inceptisol of North West IGP. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 8(8): 739-753.
- Kumar, R., Mahajan, N.C., Naresh, R.K., Dhaliwal, S.S., Kumar, A., Chandra, M.S., Pandey, A.K., Zaidi, S.F.A., Kumar, S., Kumar, R. Singh, S.P. and Gupta, S.K. (2019). Agro- technological Options for Scaling up Crop Productivity, Soil Health and Water Footprint in Rice based Cropping System in Sub-humid (Purvanchal) Region of Uttar Pradesh, India: A Review. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 8 (7): 2679-2700.
- Kumar, R., Naresh, R.K., Mahajan, N.C., Tomar, S.K., Chandra, M.S. and Kumar, S. (2019). Soil Aggregate Stability and Aggregate-Associated Carbon Fractions under Different Tillage Systems of Rice-Wheat Rotation in North India. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 8(6): 1203-1221.
- Kumar, R. Naresh, R.K., Lal, M., Sachan, D.K., Mahajan, N.C., Singh, S., Singh, O., Kumar, O. and Chaudhary, V. (2018). Can Conservation Tillage and Residue Management Effects on Sensitivity of Labile Soil Organic Carbon Fractions and Soil Organic Carbon Stocks in Sub-Tropical Ecosystems: A Review. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 7(11): 2063-2089.
- Naresh, R.K., Tyagi, S., Ghasal, P.C., Mahajan, N.C., Kumar, M., Jat L., Singh, S. and Kumar, R. (2018). Microbial biomass associated with aggregates; aggregate associated carbon and soil aggregate dynamics in rice-wheat cropping system: A review. International Journal of Chemical Studies 6(5): 1265-1283.
- Kumar, S., Yadav, K.G., Goyal, G., Kumar, R. and Kumar A. (2018). Effect of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients on growth and yield attributing characters of mustard crop (Brassica juncea L.). International Journal of Chemical Studies 6(2): 2306-2309.
- Kumar, R., Singh, A., Kumar, R. and Shahi, U.P. (2018). Growth, physiological behaviour, yield, nutrient uptake and economics of drought tolerant rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties under various crop establishment methods and moisture conservation techniques in sandy loam soils of western U.P. International Journal of Chemical Studies 6(2): 3047-3053