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Prof. Purshotam Kaushik

 

 

RESEARCH PAPERS / ARTICLES

 

1.   Rai, N. , Kaushik, P. and Rai, A. 2006. Expression of cloned rabies glycoprotein gene in mammalian cells. Indian Journal of Virology. 17 : 18-22.

2.      Kaushik, P. and Raman, J. 2006. Seb se Prikrist Utpado Me Suksham Jeevon ka Mahatva. Vigyan Garima Sindhu (Ministry of HRD, Govt of India). 58 : 27-32.

3.      Rai, A., Kaushik, P. and Rai, A. 2005. Development of Rabies DNA vaccine using a Recombinant Plasmid. Acta Virologia. 49 : 207-10.

4.      Kumar, R. and Kasuhik, P. 2004. Isolation of a cellulase producing Mycorrhizal Fungus Rhizoctonia solani from Zeuxine strateumatica (Linn.) Schltr. J. Orchid Soc. India. 18 (1-2) : 101-108.

 5.     Chauhan, S., Kaushik, P., Rai, A. and Rai, D.V. 2003. Cloning of VP 2 gene of Infectious Bursal Disease Virus of Poultry for Developing DNA vaccine. XXI IPSACON: 147.

6.      Rai, N., Kaushik, P., Kataria, R.S., Tiwari, A.K. and Rai, A. 2002. Molecular Cloning and Restriction Enzyme analysis of Bovine Herpes virus-I DNA fragment Amplified by Polymerase Chain Reaction. Indian J. Comp. Microbiol. Immunol. Infect. Dis. 23 (1) : 17-19.

7.      Upadhyay, V. and Kaushik, P. 2002. Antibacterial Potential of Cascabela thevetia leaf extract Against Escherichia coli – A Study in vitro. Environment Conservation Journal. 3 (1) : 19-23.

8.      Upadhyay, V. and Kaushik, P. 2002 Antibacterial Effect of Cascabela thevetia Plant Extract - A study in vitro. Ad. Plant Sci. 15 (1) : 335-336.

9.      Upadhyay, V. and Kaushik, P. 2002 Antibacterial Effect of Plumeria articulta leaf extract – A Study in vitro. Journal of Eco-Physiology. 5 (1-2) : 55-57.

10.    Kaushik, P., Kumar, S. and Arora, A. 2002. Characteristics and Clinical Manifestations of Staphylococcus aureus. The Botanica. 52 : 126-133.

11.    Kaushik, P. and Gupta, N. 2002. Study of Untreated and treated Sewage of S.T.P. and Lakarghat (Rishiskesh). Eco-Research Journal of Biosciences. 1 (1) : 20-24.

12.    Kaushik, P. and Upadhyay, V. 2001. Suksham Jeev Tatha Inka Aadhunik Mahatva. Vigyan Garima Sindhu (Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India). 38 – 39 : 145-147.

13.    Kaushik, P., Upadhayay, V. and Singh, P. 2000. Antibacterial Potential of Bryophytes. The Botanica. 50 : 132-136.

14.    Kaushik, P. and Yograj Singh. 2000. Antimicrobial Activity of Extract of Rhizome of Curcuma longa. J. Indian bot. Soc. 79 : 191-92.

15.    Kaushik, P. and Dhiman. 1999. Therapeutic Herb "Brahmi" Centella asiatica: A Review. Ad. Biosciences. 18 (II): 7-16.

16.    Ghanaksh, A. and Kaushik, P.1999. Antibacterial effect of Aerides multiflora Roxb. : A study in vitro. J. Orchid Soc. India, 13(1-2): 65-68.

17.    Ghanaksh, A. and Kaushik, P. 1999. Antimicrobial Activity of Rhynchostylis retusa Bl. (Orchidaceae). A study in vitro. Ad. Plant Sci. 12 (II): 593-98.

18.   Kaushik, P. and Upadhyay, V. 1999. Antimicrobial activity of Plant Extract of Garlic (AIlium sativum) pp. 129-132. In D.R. Khanna, A. Gautam and A. Gautam (Ed.). Sustainable Ecosystem of Environment. ASEA. Malviya Marg, Rishikesh.

19.   Kumar, A. and Kaushik, P. 1999. Antimicrobial Effect of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn. Indian Fern Journal. 16 : 72-74.

20.   Kaushik, P and Sharma, I.K. 1999. Biological Remedies for Ground Water Pollution (Jointly with I.K. Sharma). Souvenir and Abstracts. National Seminar on Plant Genetic Diversity. Evaluation and Conservation. Botany Department, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Page 17-18.

21.    Kaushik, P. 1988. Undisturbed Ecosystems are best reservoirs of inoculants for Biofertilizers. Souvenir & Abstracts. National Conference on Sustainable Ecosystem and Environment, G.K.V. Hardwar, Page 64.

22.    Dhiman, A. K. and Kaushik, P. 1998. Avenue trees for conservation of Environment at Hardwar. Souvenir & Abstracts. Ibid. page 28.

23.    Kaushik, P; and Ghanaksha, A. 1998. Water Quality of Bathing Ghats of Ganga at Hardwar. National Symposium on Faunistic Biodiversity, Environmental Monitoring & Biotechnology. Department of Zoology & Environmental Sciences, G.K.V, Hardwar, page 29.

24.   Kaushik, P. 1998. Mycorrhiza and Orchid Conservation, pp 141-149. In I.S. Grover and A.K.Thukral (Eds.) Environment and Development. Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur.

25.    Kaushik, P. 1998. Orchids Vanaspati Jagat Ka Gaurav. (In Hindi). Vigyan Garima Sindhu (Human Resource Development Ministry, Govt. of India, New Delhi) 25 : 87-97,6 drawings.

26.    Kaushik, P., Buttar, P.K. and Saini, S. 1997. Microbial Amylase. Gurukul Kangri Vigyan Patrika Arya Bhatt. (1): 51-58.

27.   Kaushik, P. 1997. Orchids - a journey from Shakespeare's Theatre to Modern Drug Houses. Abstract National Symposium in Herbal Medicine-Application of Biotechnology and Futuristic Approach. March 27-29,1997. S.B.S.P.G. Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Balawala, Dehradun.

28.    Kaushik, P. and Dhiman, A.K. 1997. Vedic Medicinal Plants. Advances in Plant Sciences, 9(11) Suppliement.:1-12.

29.    Kaushik, P. 1997. In vitro antibacterial activity of Cleisostoma micranthum K. & P. Ibid: 9 (11) supplement: 81-84.16.

30.   Kauhik, P. 1996. Introductory Microbiology. Emkay Publications. Post Box 9410, B-19 East Krishna Nagar, Swami Dayanand Marg, Delhi 110051, pp VIII + 344.

31.   Kaushik, P. 1996. Indian Orchids: problems and prospects, pp 6-7. Current Trends in Biotechnology and Plant Pathology & Prof. Uma Kant Felicitation Function, Botany Department University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

32.    Kauhik, P. and Vats, D. 1996. Sukshm Jaiviki Ka Vikas (in Hindi), pp 199-203. Vaijyanic Shabdawali Anuwad avam Maulik Lekhan. Scientific and Technical Terms Commission, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India.

33.    Kaushik, P. and Kishore, N. 1995. Antibacterial activity of Dendrobium amoenum Wall. Ex Lindl. a study in vitro J. Orchid Soc. 9 (1-2): 33-35.

34.    Kaushik, P. and Dhiman, A.K. 1995. Laukpriya Aushadh Paudhe our unka upyog (In Hindi) Vigyan Garima Sindhu, 17:33-40.

35.    Kaushik, P. 1994. Vanilla. Vigyan Garima Sindhu 16:7 1.

36.    Kaushik, P. 1993. DNA and Reincarnation. Jour. Sci. Res. Pl. Med. 13-14: 5-22.

37.   Kauhik, P. and Kishore, N. 1991. Antibacterial potential of Pholidota articulata Lindl. A study in vitro. J. Orchid Soc. India, 5 (1, 2): 93-96.

38.    Kaushik, P. 1991. The cell: structure and functions. Jour. Sci. Res. Pl.Med. 12 (3,4): 5-23

39.    Kaushik, P. 1991. Anton van Leeuwenhoek. Vigyan Garima Sindhu.(in Hindi). Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, 11:4.

40.   Kaushik, P. 1991. The Bacterial Lectins. Jour. Sci. Res. PI. 12 (1 -2): 8-10.

41.    Kaushik, P. Sharma, S.K. and Kumar, S. 1990. Mycorrhizal investigations in some Orchids. Pages 22-23. In B.L. Jalali and H. Chand (eds.) Current Trends in Mycorrhizal Research. H.A.U., Hissar.

42.    Kaushik, P. and Kulshrestha, V.V. 1989. Characterization of Lectins -the receptor specific proteins from some plants of the Western Himalayas, page 94, 32nd Harden Conference (Abstracts). The Bio-chemical Society, London, Chairman R.H. Michell, F.R.S.

43.   Kaushik, P. 1989. Anatomy of some orchids in aid to their taxonomy in M.L Sharma & Khullar (eds.) Plant Systematics : Advances and Trends (Abstracts) P.U., Chandigarh.

44.    Kaushik, P. 1988. Mycorrhizae in Forest Eco-system. Arya Bhatt, 7(1): 39-49.

45.    Kaushik, P. 1988. Mycorrhizal Investigations in some epiphytic and terrestrial orchids. Current Research Trends in Indian Orchids, with special reference to Tissue culture technology (Abstracts). N.E.H.U., Shillong.

46.    Kaushik, P. 1988. An Inexpensive culture medium for orchid seed germination. Current Research Trends in Indian Orchids with special reference to tissue culture technology 1996(Abstracts) N.E.H.U., Shillong.

47.    Kaushik, P. 1988. Medicinal Orchids from Atharvaveda to modern Pharmaceutical Concerns.Current Research Trends in India Orchids with Special reference to tissue culture technology (Abstracts) N.E.H.U., Shillong.

48.    Kaushik, P. 1988. Vegetative anatomy of some terrestrial orchids.

49.   Kaushik, P. 1986. Effect of Carbon dioxide enrichment on Orchids, 71-73. In Biology, Conservation and Culture of Orchids. (Edited by S.P. Vij) Affiliated East West Press., New Delhi.

50.   Kaushik, P. 1986. Microbes of the soil useful in Agriculture and Forestry. Arya Bhatt Vigyan Patrika, Sept. pages 20-22.

51.    Kaushik, P. 1985. Dumb Tribals of Silent Valley. Arya Bhatt Vigyan Patrika, March, Pages 51-55.

52.    Kaushik, P. 1985. Trek to Silent Valley. The Hawk, Vol. 7, No. 162, pp. 1-5.

53.   Kaushik, P. 1985. Orchid Trade between East and West. The Vedic Path. Qly. Jour. Indo. & Sci. Research 47 (4) 40-43.

54.    Kaushik, P., Vij., S.P. and Sehgal, R.N. 1984. Comparative study of wood of some trees. J. Tree Sci. Vol. 3 (1&2): 146-148.

55.    Kaushik, P. 1984. Lectins receptor specific multifunctionary proteins. J. Sci. Res. Pl. Med, 5 (3, 4): 34-38.

56.    Kaushik, P. 1984. Lectin from different parts of the seeds of Dolichos. Proc. Indian natn. Sci. Acad. B 59 (2): 242-244.

57.  Kaushik, P. 1983. Some endangered plant species of India. Proceedings of the Conference on `Environmental Conservation and Enrichment held at Gurukula Kangri University, June 5-6, 1983, pp. 44-47.

58.    Kaushik, P. 1983. Ecological and Anatomical Marvels of the Himalayan Orchids. Today an Tomorrow's Printers & Publishers 24-B/5, Deshbandhu Gupta Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi 110005, pp. viii + 123 + plates 71, size 29x22 cm, Price Rs.325/ $ 65. 8th volume of 'Progress in Ecology' series by eminent scientists.

59.   Kaushik, P. 1983. Glimpses of Medical Botany in Atharvaveda (Kand 1-3) Proceedings of National Workshop on Vedic Education, Gurukula Kangri University, Hardwar, Sept. 4-8, pp. 196-203.

60.    Kaushik, P. 1982. Anatomy of Aerides (Orchidaceae) and its Ecological and Taxonomical Bearing. Phytomorphology32(2,3): 155-164.

61.   Kaushik, P. 1982. Our depleting forest resources and the problem of their conservation. Environmental Management Education, New Delhi, Sept. 23,1982. The Vedic Path : Qua. Jour. Indo. Sci. Research.

62.   Kaushik, P. 1982. Development of Pomology in the desert: Sweetness of Seb, Gola and Mundia (in Hindi). Aryabhatt Vigyan Patrika, April 1982, pp. 14-18.

63.    Kaushik, P. 1981. The Orchids (In Hindi) Aryabhatt Vigyan Patrika Sept. pp47-52.

64.    Kaushik, P. 1981. Palynology and its applications (In Hindi). Aryabhatt Vigyan Patrika, April 1981, pp. 17-17.

65.    Kaushik, P. 1981. A note on the Vegetation of Semi-Arid Bhiwani. Environment India, 4:80-82.

66.    Kaushik, P. 1981. A note on the occurrence of Oberonia falconeri Hook, F. and 0 pachyphylla King & Pantl. in Khasi Hills (Meghalaya). Current Science, 50 (7): 329.

67.    Kaushik, P. 1981. An unknown Archaeological site of District Bhiwani : Some Observations of Biological and Technological Interest. The Vedic Path, 44 (1) 55-62.

68.   Kauhik, P. and Mehra, P. N. 1979. Anatomy of Genus Coelogyne (Orchidaceae) and its ecological and taxonomical bearing. Proc. Symposium on "The Vegetational Wealth of Himalayas" (Oct. 1-6,1979) University of Garhwal, Srinagar (U.P.) pp. 45-46. (Abstract).

69.    Kaushik, P. 1979. Azadirachta  indica (Neem). The Rajasthan Ballad, 9: 3.

70.    Kaushik, P. 1979. Has Science dimmed our spiritual values? The Rajasthan Ballad, 7:3.

71.    Kaushik, P. 1979. Desert Medicinal Plant, Endangered. The Rajasthan Ballad, 5:3.

72.    Kaushik, P. 1979. Plants feel shy The Rajasthan Ballad, 3: 2.

73.    Kaushik, P. 1979. Life and its origin. The Rajasthan Ballad, 1 : 3.

74.    Kaushik, P. 1979. Green Factories. The Fountain, Journal of M.R. College, Fazilka.

 

BOOKS REVIEWS

Ø      Kaushik, P. 1985. Ergot Production in India : K.S.M. Sastry, C.K.Atal and B.M. Kapur C.S.I.R., Jammu Tawi, Indian Book Chronicle

Ø      Kaushik, P. 1991. Vanaspati Shastra (in Hindi): G.S. Nathavat, P.D. Sharma and R.K.Sahni. Ramesh Book Depot, Jaipur (1988) 784pp. In I.B.C. 17(9): 18.

Ø      Kaushik, P. 1992. Ecology of the mountain waters : S.K. Bhatt and R.K. Pandey. Ashish Publishing House, New Delhi pp. 389,1.B.C. 17 (9): 18.

Ø      Kaushik, P. 1993. Botanical studies in Himalayas: S.P. Khullar and M.P. Sharma, Ashish Publishing House, New Delhi (1991). Indian Book Chronicle August, Pages 14-15.

 

LIST OF BOOKS/RESEARCH MONOGRAPHS

2.  "Environmental Conservation and Enrichment" Proceedings of the Conference held at Gurukul Kangri University, June 5-6,1983 (Jointly with Dr. V. Shanker)  1983

3. "Conservation and Ethnobotanical Aspects of Indigenous Medicinal Plants (Including Microbes and Fungi) Abstracts, pages, 51, Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Hardwar 1986

4.  Proceedings of the above seminar Indigenous Medicinal Plants Including Microbes and Fungi. Today and Tomorrow's Printers & Publishers, 24 B/5 Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi-110015. Pp viii+243.1988

5.  Introductory Microbiology. Emkay Publications, Post Box 9410, B-19, East Krishna Nagar, Swami Dayanand Marg, Delhi-110051, pp viii +344.             1996

6.   "Scope of Microbiology in Agriculture and Industry and information on Medicinal Plants". Abstracts and Souvenir. The Academy of Plant Sciences of India, pp 1-61. (Jointly with Dr. S.K. Gupta)                                           1996

7.   "Medicinal Plants and Raw Drugs of India." Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, 23 A Connaught Place, Poxt Box No. 137, Dehradun pp XII + 623 with 60 colour and B.W. plates. (Jointly with Dr. A.K. Dhiman).                             2000

8.      Introductory Microbiology. 2nd edition. Emkay Publications, Post Box 9410, B-19, East Krishna Nagar, Swami Dayanand Marg, Delhi-110051. Pp XIl +466 2000

9.      "Microbiology: Questions and Answers". A. H. Wheeler & Co. Ltd. 411 Surya Kiran, 19, K.G. Marg, New Delhi-110001, pp XII+180. 2000

10.    Haridra (Turmeric):Antibacterial Potential. Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office. Gopal Mandir Lane, Near Golghar (Maidagin), Varanasi. Pp 1-123, coloured plates 16 2003

11.    Cytology, Genetics and Evolution. Faculty of Distance Education, Gurukul Kangri University, Hardwar – 249 404     2006

12.    Microbiology : Questions and Answers. S.Chand & Co. Ltd., 7361, Ram Nagar, New Delhi. Pp. XII_1-276.2008

13.    "Environmental Biology of the Himalayan Orchids" The Hand written manuscripts al most ready for sending to the press. With about 100 coloured and Black and White photographs.

 

CHAPTER IN BOOKS

1.   Kaushik, P., Goyal, P. and Surbhi. 2008. Impact ofMicrobial Diversity in Restoration of Forest Ecosystem. Pp. 94-99. In P.C. Tivedi (Ed.) Palaebotany to Modern Botany, Pointer Publihsers, 807 Vyas Building, Chaura Rasta, Jaipur.

2.      Kausik, P. and Chauhan, P. 2007. Biopesticides, a scenario in India : Present and Future Scope, pp 99-129. In Arya, A. and Cecilia, M. (Ed.) Seed Borne Diseases : Ecofriendly Management. Scientific Publishers (India), 5 –A, New Pali Road, P.O. Box 91, Jodhpur – 342 001.

3.      Kaushik, P. and Tyagi, S. 2007. Biofilms : Fundamentals, pp 231-239. In P.C. Trivedi (Ed.) Biotechnology.: Currnet Perspectives and Potential Applications. Avihskar Publihsers, Distributors, Jaipur.           

4.      Kaushik, P. and Gaur, S. 2007. Methods for Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Research, pp 260-285. In M. Tiwari and S.C. Satti (Editors) The Mycorrhizae: Diversity, Ecology and Applications. Daya Publishing House, New Delhi.

5.      Kaushik, P. 2006. Concepts and Criteria in Bacterial Taxonomy, pp 101-111. In I.B. Parashar and A.S. Ahluwalia (Eds.) Plant Taxonomy : an Overview. Botany Department, Panjab Univeristy, Chandigarh-160 014.

6.      Kaushik, P. and Sharma, I.K. 2003. Biological Remedies for Ground Water Pollution, pp 119-127. Advances in Microbioogy. Scientific Publihsers (India) P.O. Box 91, Jodhpru-342 001.

7.      Kaushik, P. and Tyagi, S. 2005. Recycling of Tree Leaf Litter, pp 77-83. In Kappor, K.K., Sharma, P.K., Dudeja, S.S. and Kundu, B.S. (Eds.) Management of Organic Wastes for Crop Production. Department of Microbiology. CCS Haryana Agricutural University, Hissar – 125 004.

8.      Kumar, A. and Kaushik, P. 2002. Antibacterial Effect of Equisetum arvnese Linn. and Lygodium japonicum Swartz., pp 173-176. In P.C. Trivedi (Ed.) Advances in Pteridology. Pointer Publishers, Jaipur.

10.    Dhiman, A.K. and Kaushik, P. 2000. Medicinal Uses of Some Spice Plants as in Ancient Literature, pp 19-26. Recent Trends in Spices and Medicinal Plants Research. Associated Publishing Co., New Delhi.

11.    Dhiman, A.K. and Kaushik, P. 2000. Polltuion Toleratnt Plant Species at Hardwar, pp 352-359. In A.K. Thukral and G.S. Virk (Eds.) Environmental Protection. Scientific Publihsers, Jodhpur.

12.    Dhiman, A. K. and Kaushik, P. 1999. Avenue Trees for Conservation of Environment at Haridwar. pp. 85 - 89. In D.R. Khanna, Ashutosh Gautam and Aditya Gautam (Eds.) `Sustainable Ecosystem and Environment’.  Action for  Sustainable Development and Awareness (ASEA), Rishikesh.

 

Research Projects

 

Topic of Research

Funding Agecny

Period Duration

Year of Completion/ to be completed

Whether PI or Co-PI

Integrated Study of Ganga

D.O. En New Delhi

3 Years 1983-86

1986

Co-PI

Study on Enviro- Mental Biology of the Himalayan Orchids

M.O. En New Delhi

3 Years 1987-90

1990

PI

Characterization of Lectins from

Leguminous Seeds and Bulbous Plants of the Western Himalayas

U.G.C.      

1987-90

1990

PI

 

Ph. D. Awarded under Guidance of Prof. P. Kaushik

 

Year

Title

Candidate Name

2007

Microbiological and Ecological survey of River Ganga from Deoprayag to                 Rishikesh and Identification of Pollution       Sources.

Anupama Gautam

2007

In vitro Study of Cyanobacterial Activity of Selected Cynobacteria

Abhishek Chauhan

2007

Pseudomonas as a Plant Growth Promoting

Rizobacterium in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Arun Karanwal

2007

Solubilization of Insoluble Phosphorus through Cynobacteria and its availability to Crops

Rajesh Kumar

2007

Prevalence, Isolation and Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus and Effect of Extract of Some Liverworts against Staphylococcus aureus

Sudarshan Kumar 

2006

        Antibacterial Activity of Some Medicinal Plants of Hardwar Region.

Umesh Kumar

2004

Survey, Isolation and Identification of Common Causative Agents of Urinary Tract Infection and Comparative Study of Antibacterial Effect of Anibiotics and Herbal Drugs on Escherichia coli

Nagender Bhushan

2004

        Physiopathological Studies of Some Blood Compounds of Human Beings Due to Some Microbial Diseases

Darpan Sharma

2004

Molecular Cloning and Characterization of VP2 gene of Infections Bursal diseases Virus

Sachin Chauhan

2004

Isolation and Characterization of Bacterial Enterpathogens from Food,

        Environment and Diarrhoeal Patients

Purushottam

2003

Molecular Characterization of Recombinant Plasmid containing Glycoprotein Gene of Rabies Virus and Evaluation of its Immunogenicity

Nishant Rai

2003

A Study of Phytodiversity of Karnal with special Reference to Medicinal Plants

Ashima Hira

2002

Antibacterial Effect of Some Plants of Family Apocynaceae and Solanaceae