A self-motivated and passionate soil sleuth with research experience in soil physics, Fertility, carbon and nitrogen dynamics. Proficient in operating laboratory instruments and skilled in data analysis and interpretation. Experienced in presenting research findings at academic conferences and contributing to peer-reviewed publications. Committed to advancing soil science research through innovative methodologies and collaborative efforts.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Soil Science, ICAR–Central Soil Salinity Research Institute– CCS Haryana Agricultural University 2018–2022
Title: Effect of long term conservation agriculture managements on soil physical properties, carbon and nitrogen dynamics under cereal based cropping systems
M.Sc. Soil Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Haryana, India 2016–2018
Title: Studies on STCR approach of nutrient management on soil properties under pearl millet-wheat cropping system
B.Sc. (Hons. Agri), CCS Haryana Agricultural University 2012–2016
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Soil Science, Plant Science, Agricultural and Biological Sciences, General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
96
Scholar Citations
5
Scholar h-index
5
Scholar i10-index
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Screening of promising mustard genotypes for iron and zinc acquisition R Kumar, V Kumar, HK Yadav, SK Behera Forage Research 51 (3), 365-370 , 2026 2026
Comparative Analysis of Microbiological Aspects in Forest and Agricultural Soils across Major Soil Orders of Haryana K Qane, R Kumar, A Kamboj, V Kumar, NA Qazizada International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 37 (6), 427-440 , 2025 2025
Profile distribution of phyto-available nutrients as influenced by land use systems of dominant soil orders in north-west India R Kumar, V Kumar, HK Yadav, SK Behera, Anurag Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal 13 … , 2025 2025
Soil Physical Properies K Vikas, YH K Soil Science properties, Fertility and soil management, 1-10 , 2024 2024
Effect and responses of Cd in plants R Kumar, V Kumar, V Tandon, S Kumar, Roohi Cadmium toxicity in water challenges and solutions, 327-347 , 2024 2024 Citations: 10
Agronomic biofortification of wheat through proper fertilizer management to alleviate zinc malnutrition: A review AK Yadav, A Seth, V Kumar, A Datta Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 54 (2), 154-177 , 2023 2023 Citations: 30
A Decade of Climate-Smart Agriculture in Major Agri-Food Systems: Earthworm Abundance and Soil Physico-Biochemical Properties HS Jat, M Choudhary, SK Kakraliya, MK Gora, M Kakraliya, V Kumar, ... Agronomy 12 (3), 658 , 2022 2022 Citations: 15
Enhancing carbon sequestration in soil under various agricultural systems to mitigate the negative effects of climate change M Rani, R Yadav, V Kumar, A Kumar, D Pal, S Kumar The Pharma Innovation Journal 11 (4), 1026-1028 , 2022 2022 Citations: 3
Influence of organic as well as inorganic sources of nutrient on various soil properties under paddy cultivation in Haryana A KUMAR, C SINGH, D PAL, S KUMAR, S KUMAR, VKG DAHIYA Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences 24 … , 2022 2022 Citations: 1
Impact of long-term application of organic and inorganic nutrient through inductive cum targeted yield model on soil physical properties under pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum … V Kumar, V Goyal, R Dahiya, P Dey Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 52 (20), 2500-2515 , 2021 2021 Citations: 22
Impact of STCR based long term integrated management practices on soil chemical properties and yield attributing parameters of wheat and pearl millet in semi-arid North-West India V Kumar, V Goyal, P Dey International Journal of Chemical Studies 8 (4), 1320-1328 , 2020 2020 Citations: 15
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Agronomic biofortification of wheat through proper fertilizer management to alleviate zinc malnutrition: A review AK Yadav, A Seth, V Kumar, A Datta Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 54 (2), 154-177 , 2023 2023 Citations: 30
Impact of long-term application of organic and inorganic nutrient through inductive cum targeted yield model on soil physical properties under pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum … V Kumar, V Goyal, R Dahiya, P Dey Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 52 (20), 2500-2515 , 2021 2021 Citations: 22
A Decade of Climate-Smart Agriculture in Major Agri-Food Systems: Earthworm Abundance and Soil Physico-Biochemical Properties HS Jat, M Choudhary, SK Kakraliya, MK Gora, M Kakraliya, V Kumar, ... Agronomy 12 (3), 658 , 2022 2022 Citations: 15
Impact of STCR based long term integrated management practices on soil chemical properties and yield attributing parameters of wheat and pearl millet in semi-arid North-West India V Kumar, V Goyal, P Dey International Journal of Chemical Studies 8 (4), 1320-1328 , 2020 2020 Citations: 15
Effect and responses of Cd in plants R Kumar, V Kumar, V Tandon, S Kumar, Roohi Cadmium toxicity in water challenges and solutions, 327-347 , 2024 2024 Citations: 10
Enhancing carbon sequestration in soil under various agricultural systems to mitigate the negative effects of climate change M Rani, R Yadav, V Kumar, A Kumar, D Pal, S Kumar The Pharma Innovation Journal 11 (4), 1026-1028 , 2022 2022 Citations: 3
Influence of organic as well as inorganic sources of nutrient on various soil properties under paddy cultivation in Haryana A KUMAR, C SINGH, D PAL, S KUMAR, S KUMAR, VKG DAHIYA Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences 24 … , 2022 2022 Citations: 1
Screening of promising mustard genotypes for iron and zinc acquisition R Kumar, V Kumar, HK Yadav, SK Behera Forage Research 51 (3), 365-370 , 2026 2026
Comparative Analysis of Microbiological Aspects in Forest and Agricultural Soils across Major Soil Orders of Haryana K Qane, R Kumar, A Kamboj, V Kumar, NA Qazizada International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 37 (6), 427-440 , 2025 2025
Profile distribution of phyto-available nutrients as influenced by land use systems of dominant soil orders in north-west India R Kumar, V Kumar, HK Yadav, SK Behera, Anurag Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal 13 … , 2025 2025
Soil Physical Properies K Vikas, YH K Soil Science properties, Fertility and soil management, 1-10 , 2024 2024
