Research Papers Published
1. Singh, B.; Soni, S.K.; Mathur,P.; Garg, N. Microbial MultienzymeViz., Pectinase, Cellulase and AmylaseProduction Using Fruit and VegetableWaste as Substrate—A Review. Appl.Microbiol. 2024, 4, 1232–1246. https://doi.org/10.3390/applmicrobiol4030084
2. Balvindra Singh, Sumit K Soni, Neelima Garg and Priti Mathur (2023) Precise utilization of fruit and vegetable waste as substrate for the multienzyme production by Bacillus subtilis NG105 and Trichoderma asperelllum NG125. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 51:102797 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2023.102797
3. Balvindra Singh, Sumit K Soni, Supriya Vaish, Priti Mathur and Neelima Garg (2023) Immobilization of microbial multienzyme preparation on calcium alginate beads or by lyophilization with mosambi peel matrix improved its shelf-life and stability. Folia Microbiologica. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12223-023-01079-3.
4. Govind Kumar, Shatrohan Lal, Sumit K. Soni, S.K.Mourya, P.K.Shukla ,Parul Chaudhary, A.K. Bhattachaerjee and Neelima Garg. 2022. Mechanism and kinetics of chlorpyrifos co-metabolism by using environment restoring microbes isolated from rhizosphere of horticultural crops under subtropics. Frontiers in Microbiology,13: 891870
5. Balvindra Singh, Neelima Garg, Priti Mathur, Supriya Vaish and Sanjay Kumar. 2022. Production of multi enzyme preparation by Bacillus subtilis using mosambi peel as substrate. Journal of Environmental Biology. 43(4): 612-621.
6. Balvindra Singh, Neelima Garg, Priti Mathur, Sumit K Soni, Supriya Vaish and Sanjay Kumar. 2022. Microbial production of multienzyme preparation from mosambi peel using Trichoderma asperellum, Journal of Archives of Microbiology, 204:313.
7. Neelima Garg, Sanjay Kumar, Supriya Vaish and Balvindra Singh,. 2022.Utilization of sugar syrup waste of aonla processing industry for flavored spicy beverages. Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture 17(1):177-179.
8. Neelima Garg, Sanjay Kumar, Supriya Vaish and Balvindra Singh,. Utilization of raw mango peel waste for instant soup preparation.2022. Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture 17(2):409-412.
9. Vaish, S., N. Garg and I.Z. Ahmad (2021) Bioprospecting of microbial isolates from biodynamic preparations for PGPR and biocontrol properties. J. Environ. Biol., 42, 644-651.
10. Garg, N., Kumar, S. & Yadav, P. Indian goose berry fortified, anti-oxidant rich bael (Aegle marmelos) fermented beverage. J Food Sci Technol (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-021-05129-
11. Garg, Neelima, Balvindra Singh, Supriya Vaish, Sanjay Kumar and Sanjay Arora (2021). Exploring microbial community diversity of mango leaf compost. Current Horticulture, 9(1): 27-35. https://doi.org/: 10.5958 / 2455-7560.2021.00004.
12. Garg N.,Balvindra Singh, Supriya vaish and Sanjay Kumar (2021) Enzyme production from different fruit and vegetable waste using lactic acid fermentation. Journal of Ecofriendly Agriculture, 16(1):74-76.
13. Garg N., Sanjay Kumar, K.K.Shrivastava,Balvindra Singh, Supriya vaish and (2021) Development of value added products from subtropical peach . Journal of Ecofriendly Agriculture, 16(1):83-86.
14. Garg, N., Bhattacherjee, A.K., Shukla, P.K. et al. Influence of imidacloprid on bacterial community diversity of mango orchard soil assessed through 16S rRNA sequencing-based metagenomic analysis. Environ Monit Assess 193, 102 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-021-08885-7
15. Anup Kr. Bhattacherjee , Neelima Garg, Pradeep Kr. Shukla, Balvindra Singh, Supriya Vaish and Abhay Dikshit. Bacterial Bioremediation of Imidacloprid in Mango Orchard Soil by Pseudomonas mosselii Strain NG1 . Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci (2020) 9(10): 1150-1159
16. RA Ram , Neelima Garg and Priti. 2020 .Response of agnihotra ash on the growth of pathogenicmicroorganisms.Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture 15(2): 118-121.
17. Vaish, S., Garg,N. and Ahmad,I.Z.(2020) Microbial basis of organic farming system with special reference to biodynamic preparations –A review. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 90 (7): 1219 –25.
18. Ram, R.A., Garg,N. and Priti. 2020. Antimicrobial property Amritpani, cow pat pit, jeevamruta and panchgavya on some pathogens.J. J. Ecofriendly Agriculture,15(1): 7- 9.
19. Vaish, S., Garg,N. and Ahmad,I.Z.2019. Enzymatic and siderophore production behaviour of fungal isolates from various biodynamic preparation. J. Ecofriendly Agriculture,14(20: 72-74.
20. Bharati Killadi, Garg, Neelima and Rekha Chaurasia.(2019). Post Harvest dip treatment of Bacillus subtilis for maintaining quality and shelf life of guava. International journal of chemical studies. 7(3):2558-2563.
21. Garg, Neelima, Preeti Yadav and Sanjay Kumar (2019). Simultaneous extraction of pectin, fibre, anthocyanins and oil from mulberry pomace. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 57 (3): 218-220.
22. Neelima Garg, A K Bhattacherjee and Jyotsna.2018. Bacterial degradation of Imidacloprid and-Carbosulfan under in vitro conditions in mango (Mangifera indica L) - a preliminary study. Current Horticulture, 6(2): 23-26
23. P.S.Gurjar, N.Garg, K.K.Yadv, J.Lenka and D. K. Shukla. (2018). Effect of chitosan on biochemical and microbial quality of minimally processed mango cubes during storage. Indian Journal of Horticulture, 75(1):130-134
24. Kaushlesh K Yadav , Neelima Garg , Anil Verma , Sanjay Kumar and Mala Trivedi. 2017. Optimization and extraction of oil from mango seed kernel (Mangifera indica). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 87 (7): 943–946.
25. Neelima Garg, R.A.Ram and Priti. 2017. Microbial properties of pigmented bacteria isolated from bioenhancer ‘Amrit Pani’. Indian J. Traditional knowledge,16:669-673.
26. Neelima Garg, V K Singh, Priti , Kaushlesh K Yadav, Sanjay Kumar, Preeti Yadav. 2017. Microbial, enzymatic and physico-chemical quality changes during storage of tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) harvested from polyhouse vs. open conditions. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 87 (10): 1329-32 .
27. Garg, Neelima, Rekha Chaurasia, Sanjay Kumar, Kaushlesh K. Yadav and Preeti Yadav (2017). A process of for preparation of ketchups from mango and guava fruits and storage study thereof. Ind. J. Hort. 74(3): 471-74.
28. Pushpa Chethan Kumar, Neelima Garg, Dharmendra Kumar Shukla, Harinder Singh Oberoi And Kaushlesh Yadav.Comparative evaluation of quality attributes and shelf life of minimally processed guava vis-a`-vis whole guava (Psidium guajava) fruits during storage. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 87 (9): 1246–51.
29. A. K. Misra, N. Garg and K. K. Yadav,2016. First Report of Shell Soft Rot of Bael (Aegle marmelos) Caused by Syncephalastrum racemosum in North India. Plant Disease. 100 (8): 1779.
30. V K Singh , Neelima Garg , Kamini Singh , Manoj K Soni , K K Yadav And Pooja Saxena. 2016 Evaluation of poly film for shelf-life extension of mango (Mangifera indica) cv. Dashehari . Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 86 (6): 768–72.
31. Pushpa Chetan Kumar, Abhay Dixit, Neelima Garg and Kaushlesh Yadav. 2016. Evaluation of mango papya blended fruit bar for quality and acceptability attributes under storage. Indian Journal of Ecofriendly Agriculture, 12(1) :82-86.
32. Neelima Garg* , Sanjay Kumar, Kaushlesh K. Yadav and Pushpa C. Kumar.2016. Development of probiotic drink from cucumber using Lactobacillus sp. Indian J. Hort. 72(4), December 2015: 590-592
33. Neelima Garg, Devendra Kumar, Kaushlesh K Yadav, Muthukumar M. 2015. Immobilization kinetics of CMCase and β-Glucosidase by Aspergillus Niger in calcium alginate beads. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 85 (1): 14–19.
34. Kaushlesh K. Yadav , Neelima Garg *, Devendra Kumar , Sanjay Kumar , Achal Singh and M. Muthukumar. 2015. Application of response surface methodology for optimization of polygalacturonase production by Aspergillus niger, Journal of Environmental Biology, Vol. 36, January 2015: 255-259.
35. Garg, N., Kumar, S., Yadav , P. and Dikshit, A. 2015. Evaluation of commercial mango cultivars of north india for wine preparation. Acta Hort. (ISHS) 1066:207-211.
37. Neelima Garg, Preeti Yadav, Sanjay Kumar and Abhay Dikshit. 2014. Screening of bael selections for preparation of sweet wine. Indian Journal of Horticulture. 71 (1) : 99-103.
38. Preeti Yadav , Neelima Garg and Sanjay Kumar,2014. Improved shelf stability of mulberry juice by combination of preservatives. Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources Vol.5(1): 62-66.
39. Pushpa Chethan Kumar, Neelima Garg, D.K.Shukla and Kaushalesh Yadav . 2014. Effect of pretreatment and packaging on the quality of minimally processed mango cubes. Journal of Ecofriendly Agriculture,9(2):199-202
40. Preeti Yadav , Neelima Garg and Sanjay Kumar , 2013.Evaluation of nutritional qualities of mulberry (Morus alba)-based yoghurt. Current Horticulture 1(2): 21–23.
41. Devendra Kumar , Kaushlesh K. Yadav , Neelima Garg , Muthukumar M and Achal Singh. 2013.Clarification of mango juice by Aspergillus niger cellulase using response surface methodology. International Journal of Innovative Horticulture. 2(1):84-90.
42. Devendra Kumar, Kaushlesh K.yadav ,M. Muthukumar and Neelima Garg. 2013. Production and Characterization of α amylase from mango kernel by Fusarium solani NAIMCC-F-02956 using submerged fermentation. Journal of Environmental Biology, 34(6):1053-1058.
43. Khan Mohd. Sarim, Neelima Garg , Devendra Kumar and Preeti yadav (2013) Utilization of banana agro-horti waste for production of carboxymethyl cellulose. Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture, 8 (1): 108-111.
44. Devendra Kumar, Neelima Garg, M. Muthukumar and Kaushlesh K. Yadav.2012. Aonla pomace as substrate for endoglucanase production using Trichoderma harzianum. International Journal of Innovative Horticulture, 1 (1), 41-46.
45. Garg, Neelima, Sanjay Kumar and Preeti Yadav (2012). Development of fermented beverage from raw mango fruits. Indian Food Packer, 66(1): 46-50
46. Kumar, Devendra, Mohd. Ashfaque, M. Muthukumar., Munna Singh and Neelima Garg. 2012 Production and characterization of carboxymethyl cellulase from Paenibacillus polymyxa using mango peel as substrate. J. Environ. Biol., 33 (1):81-84.
47. Devendra Kumar, M. Muthukumar and Neelima Garg. 2012. Kinetics of fungal extracellular a-amylase from Fusarium solani immobilized in calcium alginate beads. Journal of Enviromental Biology 33 (6), 1021-1025.
48. Preeti Yadav, Neelima Garg and Deepa H. Dwivedi. 2012. Preparation and evaluation of Mahua (Bassia latifolia) Vermouth. Intl. J. of Food. Ferment. Technol., 2(1): 57-61,
49. Kaushlesh K Yadav, Neelima Garg, PK Shukla, Sanjay Kumar, Preeti Yadav and Devendra Kumar. 2012. Preliminary studies on utilization of fruit-waste-compost for cultivation of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus florida (Mont.) Singer). Mushroom Research, 21 (1): 75-78.
50. Danish Nasar Khan, Preeti Yadav, Mohd. Ashfaque and Neelima Garg. 2012. Study of osmotolerant yeast isolated from spoiled aonla segments in syrup. Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture, 7 (2): 191-194.
51. D Kumar, KK YADAV, M Singh, N Garg.2012. Devendra Kumar, Kaushlesh K. Yadav, Munna Singh and Neelima Garg. Biochemical utilization of agro-industrial lignocelluloses rich waste for cellulase production. Research Journal of Agricultural Science, 44 (2), 184-191.
52. Rukaiya Almin, Preeti Yadav, Mohd. Ashfaque and Neelima Garg. 2011. Heat survival dynamics of Zygosaccharomyces bailii from stored aonla juice. Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture,; 6(2):198-200.
53. Neelima Garg and Preeti Yadav. 2011. Changes in Microbial Population during Processing of Aonla for Juice Preparation. Beverages and food world, 38 (4):48-49 and 52.
54. Neelima Garg and M. Ashfaque. (2010). Mango peel as substrate for production of extra cellular polygalacturonase from Aspergillus fumigatus. Indian Journal of Horticulture 67(1):140-143.
55. Neelima Garg, B.P.Singh and Deepak Sarolia. 2009. Effect of herbal wax on ripening behaviour and surface microbial load of mango. Journal of Ecofriendly Agriculture. 4(1):85-87.
56. Preeti Yadav, Neelima Garg and Deepa H.Diwedi.2009. Standardization of pre-treatment conditions for mahua wine preparation. Journal of Ecofriendly Agriculture. 4(1):88-92.
57. Neelima Garg, Devendra Kumar, Mohammad Ashfaque and Muthukumar .M. 2009. Production of cellulase from mango peel residue left after pectin extraction using Aspergillus niger. Paper published in Proceedings of National seminar on Production post harvest technology and marketing of mango organised by the Department of fruit crops, Horticulture college and research institute ,Periyakulam 23-25 September 2009.
58. Preeti Yadav, Neelima Garg and Deepa H Diwedi. (2009). Effect of location of cultivar, fermentation temperature and additives on the physico-chemical and sensory qualities on Mahua (Madhuca indica J. F. Gmel.) wine preparation. Natural Product Radiance, Vol. 8(4), pp. 406-418. .
59. Neelima Garg, Priyamvada Sonkar, Bhriguvanshi SR. 2008. Nutritional and microbial quality evaluation of commercial samples of amla chavyanpras, amla preserve and amla juice .J Food Sci Technol, 45(2), 193–195.
60. Neelima Garg and Preeti Yadav. 2007. Control of osmophilic microorganism induced spoilage of aonla segments and murabba. J Food Sci. Tech. 44 (3) 264-266.
61. Neelima Garg, Gorakh Singh, Preeti Yadav, Noopur Goel, G.P.Singh and M.K. Soni. 2007. Effect of mulching on soil microbial population in Psidium guajava orchard soil. Ind. J. Agri. Sci. 77(4):241-3.
62. Neelima Garg, V.K.Singh and Om Prakash. 2007. Trichoderma viride treatment for improving seed germination and seedling growth in aonla. Ind. J. Hort. Sci.64 (2): 213-215.
63. N. Garg, P. Yadav, N. Goel, A.K. Bhattacharjee, S. Rajan, R. Kumar 2007. Screening of acidic guava accessions for cider preparation. ISHS Acta Horticulturae 735: I International Guava Symposium
64. R.A. Ram, S.R. Bhriguvanshi, N. Garg, R.K. Pathak. 2007. Studies on organic Production of guava (Psidium guajava l.) cv. Allahabad Safeda. ISHS Acta Horticulturae 735: I International Guava Symposium
65. Neelima Garg, V.K.Singh and Om Prakash.2007. Trichoderma viride treatment for improving seed germination and seedling growth in aonla. Ind. J. Hort. Sci. 64 (2): 213-215.
66. Neelima Garg and Om Prakash. 2007. First report of Corynespora casiicola, causing black rot of aonla seedlings. Indian J. Mycol. & Pl. Pathol. 31(1): 121.
67. Neelima Garg 2006. Production of bakers yeast from mango stones. Indian Food Packer 60 (1) :61-62.
68. Neelima Garg and OmPrakash 2006. Biodegradation of mango kernel by syncephalastrum racemosum and its biological control. Biocontrol. 51:353-361.
69. Neelima Garg and Noopur Goel (2006). Development of aonla cider. Indian Food Packer, 60 (3):64-74.
70. V.K.Singh, Neelima Garg and S.R. Bhriguvanshi (2005) Effect of paclobutrazole doses on nutritional and microbiological properties of mango (Mangifera indica) orchard soils. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 75 (11): 738-9.
71. Neelima Garg, Om Prakash, B.K.Pandey, B.P.Singh and G.Pandey .2004. First Report of Black soft rot of Indian gooseberry caused by Syncephalastrum racemosum. Plant Disease 88(5):575.
72. Neelima Garg, 2004. Value Addition of mango processing waste. Processed Food Industry, 2 (4):8-11.
73. Neelima Garg; Om Prakash and R.K. Pathak (2003). Bio-control of Lasiodiplodia rot of guava by Streptosporangium pseudovulgare of cow dung origin. Farm Sci. J., 12(2) : 162.
74. Neelima Garg, M.D. Singh and A.K. Verma. (2003) Effect of harvesting method on surface microbial load of mango fruits. Agricultural Engineering Today,27,3&4 pp28-30.
75. Neelima Garg, A.K. Verma and M.D. Singh (2003). Effect of solar dehydration and preservative treatment on microbial load of raw mango slices Agricultural Engineering Today,27(5&6) pp76-80.
76. Neelima Garg; Om Prakash and R.K. Pathak. (2003). Cow dung paste : A remedy to gummosis disease in mango. Indian J. Pl. Pathol. 21 : 12-15.
77. Neelima Garg; Om Prakash and R.K. Pathak (2003). Bio-control of anthracnose disease of guava. Indian J. Mycol. & Pl. Pathol. 34(2):228-230.
78. Garg, N. and Kalra, S.K. 2002.Microbiology of processed mango products. Processed Food Industry. 4: 15-18.
79. Neelima Garg and B.P Singh 2002 Effect of modified Atmospheric Packing on Physical attributes and surface microflora of litchi, Ind Fd. Paker 56 (5): 48-50.
80. S.K.Kalra, D.K.Tandon and Neelima Garg 2001. Improved beverages from mangoes with poor coloured flesh., Ind Fd. Paker 55 (5): 70-74.
81. Kalra, S.K., Tandon, D.K. and Garg, N. 2000. Processing of guava slices for preservation in sugar syrup. Beverage and Food World. 27(1): 24-25
82. Garg, N. Tandon, D.K. and Kalra, S.K. 2000. Protein enrichment of mango peel through solid state fermentation using Aspergillus niger for utilisation as feed. Ind. Fd. Packer, 54(3): 62-65.
83. Garg, N. and Kalra, S.K. 2000. Development of alternative preservative. Ind. Fd. Packer, 54(4): 39-44.
84. Garg, N., Kalra, S.K. and Tandon, D.K. 1999. Development of flavoured mango vinegar. Beverage and Food World, 26 (2) : 32-35.
85. Garg, N. Tandon, D.K., Kalra, S.K. and Singh, B.P. 1999. Effect of cold storage conditions on microbial load of mango fruits. Beverage and Food World. 26 (3) : 15-16.
86. Tandon, D.K. and Garg, N. 1999. Mango waste : A potential source of pectin fibre and starch. Ind. J. Environ. Protect. 19 (12) :924-927.
87. Garg, N., Tandon, D.K. and Kalra S.K. 1998. Potential of using guava jelly processing waste for citric acid production through fermentation. Ind. Fd. Packer. 52(3) ;7-10.
88. Garg, N., Tandon, D.K. and Kalra S.K. 1998. Biodegradation of mango peel fibre. Ind. Fd. Packer, 52 (6) : 32-35.
89. Garg, N. and Tandon, D.K. 1997. Amylase activity of Aspergillus oryzae grown on mango kernel after certain pretreatments and aeration. Ind. Fd. Packer, 51(5):26-29.
90. Garg N., Kalra, S.K. and Tandon, D.K. 1997. Heat resistance studies of spoilage yeasts from preserved mango slices. J.Fd. Sci. Technol. 34(6) : 526-528.
91. Garg, N., Tandon, D.K. and Kalra S.K. 1996. Lactic acid fermentation of cabbage for pickling. Beverage and Food World. 23(4):36.
92. Garg, N. and Hang, Y.D. 1995. Microbial production of organic acids from carrot processing waste. J. Fd. Sci. Technol.
93. Garg, N. and Tandon, D.K. 1995. Standardization of immobilization techniques for Acetobacter aceti for the production of mango vinegar. Haryana J. Hort. Sci. 24 ( 3-4): 243-244.
94. Tandon, D.K., Garg, N. and Kalra, S.K. 1995 . Extraction of pectin and fibre from mango peel. Beverage and Food World. 22(2):20-21.
95. Garg, N., Tandon, D.K. and Kalra S.K. 1995. Production of mango vinegar by immobilized Acetobacter aceti. J. Fd. Sci. Technol. 32(3):216-218.
96. Garg, N., Tandon, D.K. and Kalra S.K. 1995. Determination of microbial load during various steps of mango processing for pulp. Beverage and Food World. 22(3):14-15.
97. Garg, N., Tandon, D.K. and Kalra S.K. 1995. Common Occurrence of heat resistant moulds in mango orchard soils. Ind. J. Microbiol. 35(4):343-345.
98. Garg, N. Kalra, S.K. and Tandon, D.K. 1995. Microbial load of ripe mango slices. Phala Samaskarna-95, UAS, Bangalore, pp 99-102.
99. Garg, N. Splittstoesser, D.F. and Churey, J.J. 1993. Microflora of fresh cut vegetables stored at refrigerated and abuse temperature. J.Fd. Sci. Technol. 30(5): 385-386.
100. Garg, N. Tandon, D.K. and Kalra, S.K. 1993. Lactic acid fermentation of cucumber for pickling. Beverage and Food World. 20(3):17-18.
101. Garg, N. Kalra, S.K. and Tandon, D.K. 1993. Quality evaluation of market raw mango powder and mango leather. Beverage and Food World. 20(2):13-14.
102. Kalra, S.K., Tandon, D.K., Garg, N. And Singh, B.P. (1991). Quality evaluation of some market fruit drinks. Indian Food Packer, 45(3) :48-53.
103. Tandon, D.K., Kalra, S.K., Singh, B.P. and Garg, N. (1991). Characterization of pectin from mango fruit waste. Ind. Fd. Packer, 45(4): 9-12.
104. Garg, N. Churey, JJ and Splittstoesser, D.F. (1990). Effect of processing conditions on the microflora of fresh cut vegetables. J. Fd. Protect., 53(8): 701-703.
105. Goyal, N., Satyavir and Tauro, P. 1986. An ex-ferm recycling process for ethanol production from sugarbeet. J. Micro. Biotechnol. 1(2) : 87-90.
106. Goyal, N., Dahiya D.S., Tauro, P and Yadav, B.S. 1986. Selection of yeasts for ethanol production from sugarcane and sugarbeet by solid state fermentation and juice fermentation. Yeast Biotechnology. 115-118.
107. Goyal, N., Tauro, P. and Satyavir 1985. Standardisation of conditions for bioethanol production from sugarbeet juice. J. Fd. Sci. Technol. 22: 397-399.
108. Goyal, N., Tauro, P. and Satyavir 1984. An integrated process for fuel and feed production from sugarbeet. Urja : 272-273.