Research Publications

Research Papers Published

1. Singh, B., Soni, S. K., Mathur, P. and Garg, N. (2024) Microbial Multienzyme Viz., Pectinase, Cellulase and Amylase Production Using Fruit and Vegetable Waste as Substrate—A Review. Applied Microbiology. 4(3): 1232–1246. https://doi.org/10.3390/applmicrobiol4030084

2. Singh, B., Soni, S. K., Garg, N. and Mathur, P. (2023) Precise utilization of fruit and vegetable waste as substrate for the multienzyme production by Bacillus subtilis NG105 and Trichoderma asperellum NG125. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 51: 102797. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2023.102797

3. Singh, B., Soni, S. K., Vaish, S., Mathur, P. and Garg, N. (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. Kumar, G., Lal, S., Soni, S. K., Mourya, S. K., Shukla, P. K., Chaudhary, P., Bhattacharjee, A. K. and Garg, N. (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. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2022.891870

5. Singh, B., Garg, N., Mathur, P., Vaish, S. and Kumar, S. (2022) Production of multi enzyme preparation by Bacillus subtilis using mosambi peel as substrate. Journal of Environmental Biology. 43(4): 612-621.

6. Singh, B., Garg, N., Mathur, P., Soni, S. K., Vaish, S. and Kumar, S. (2022) Microbial production of multienzyme preparation from mosambi peel using Trichoderma asperellum. Archives of Microbiology. 204: 313. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-022-02919-w

7. Garg, N., Kumar, S., Vaish, S. and Singh, B. (2022) Utilization of sugar syrup waste of aonla processing industry for flavored spicy beverages. Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture. 17(1): 177-179.

8. Garg, N., Kumar, S., Vaish, S. and Singh, B. (2022) Utilization of raw mango peel waste for instant soup preparation. Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture. 17(2): 409-412.

9. Vaish, S., Garg, N. and Ahmad, I. Z. (2021) Bioprospecting of microbial isolates from biodynamic preparations for PGPR and biocontrol properties. Journal of Environmental Biology. 42: 644-651.

10. Garg, N., Kumar, S. and Yadav, P. (2021) Indian goose berry fortified, anti-oxidant rich bael (Aegle marmelos) fermented beverage. Journal of Food Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-021-05129-z

11. Garg, N., Singh, B., Vaish, S., Kumar, S. and Arora, S. (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., Singh, B., Vaish, S. and Kumar, S. (2021) Enzyme production from different fruit and vegetable waste using lactic acid fermentation. Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture. 16(1): 74-76.

13. Garg, N., Kumar, S., Shrivastava, K. K., Singh, B. and Vaish, S. (2021) Development of value added products from subtropical peach. Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture. 16(1): 83-86.

14. Garg, N., Bhattacherjee, A. K., Shukla, P. K. et al. (2021) Influence of imidacloprid on bacterial community diversity of mango orchard soil assessed through 16S rRNA sequencing-based metagenomic analysis. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 193: 102. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-021-08885-7

15. Bhattacherjee, A. K., Garg, N., Shukla, P. K., Singh, B., Vaish, S. and Dikshit, A. (2020) Bacterial Bioremediation of Imidacloprid in Mango Orchard Soil by Pseudomonas mosselii Strain NG1. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 9(10): 1150-1159.

16. Ram, R. A., Garg, N. and Priti. (2020) Response of agnihotra ash on the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. 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): 1219–1225.

18. Ram, R. A., Garg, N. and Priti. (2020) Antimicrobial property Amritpani, cow pat pit, jeevamruta and panchgavya on some pathogens. Journal of Eco-friendly 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. Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture. 14(2): 72-74.

20. Killadi, B., Garg, N. and Chaurasia, R. (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, N., Yadav, P. and Kumar, S. (2019) Simultaneous extraction of pectin, fibre, anthocyanins and oil from mulberry pomace. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. 57(3): 218-220.

22. Garg, N., Bhattacherjee, A. K. 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. Gurjar, P. S., Garg, N., Yadav, K. K., Lenka, J. and Shukla, D. K. (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. Yadav, K. K., Garg, N., Verma, A., Kumar, S. and Trivedi, M. (2017) Optimization and extraction of oil from mango seed kernel (Mangifera indica). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 87(7): 943–946.

25. Garg, N., Ram, R. A. and Priti. (2017) Microbial properties of pigmented bacteria isolated from bioenhancer ‘Amrit Pani’. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 16: 669-673.

26. Garg, N., Singh, V. K., Priti, Yadav, K. K., Kumar, S. and Yadav, P. (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): 1329-1332.

27. Garg, N., Chaurasia, R., Kumar, S., Yadav, K. K. and Yadav, P. (2017) A process of for preparation of ketchups from mango and guava fruits and storage study thereof. Indian Journal of Horticulture. 74(3): 471-474.

28. Kumar, P. C., Garg, N., Shukla, D. K., Oberoi, H. S. and Yadav, K. (2017) 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): 1246–1251.

29. Misra, A. K., Garg, N. and Yadav, K. K. (2016) First Report of Shell Soft Rot of Bael (Aegle marmelos) Caused by Syncephalastrum racemosum in North India. Plant Disease. 100(8): 1779. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-02-16-0251-PDN

30. Singh, V. K., Garg, N., Kamini Singh, Soni, M. K., Yadav, K. K. and Saxena, P. (2016) Evaluation of poly film for shelf-life extension of mango (Mangifera indica) cv. Dashehari. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 86(6): 768–772.

31. Kumar, P. C., Dixit, A., Garg, N. and Yadav, K. (2016) Evaluation of mango papaya blended fruit bar for quality and acceptability attributes under storage. Indian Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture. 12(1): 82-86.

32. Garg, N., Kumar, S., Yadav, K. K. and Kumar, P. C. (2016) Development of probiotic drink from cucumber using Lactobacillus sp. Indian Journal of Horticulture. 72(4): 590-592.

33. Garg, N., Kumar, D., Yadav, K. K. and 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. Yadav, K. K., Garg, N., Kumar, D., Kumar, S., Singh, A. and Muthukumar, M. (2015) Application of response surface methodology for optimization of polygalacturonase production by Aspergillus niger. Journal of Environmental Biology. 36: 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 Horticulturae. 1066: 207-211.

36. Kumar, D., Yadav, K. K., Muthukumar, M., Kumar, S. and Garg, N. (2015) Mango juice clarification using purified fungal cellulase obtained from mango peel residue fermentation. Acta Horticulturae. 1066: 213-216.

37. Garg, N., Yadav, P., Kumar, S. and Dikshit, A. (2014) Screening of bael selections for preparation of sweet wine. Indian Journal of Horticulture. 71(1): 99-103.

38. Yadav, P., Garg, N. and Kumar, S. (2014) Improved shelf stability of mulberry juice by combination of preservatives. Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources. 5(1): 62-66.

39. Kumar, P. C., Garg, N., Shukla, D. K. and Yadav, K. (2014) Effect of pretreatment and packaging on the quality of minimally processed mango cubes. Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture. 9(2): 199-202.

40. Yadav, P., Garg, N. and Kumar, S. (2013) Evaluation of nutritional qualities of mulberry (Morus alba)-based yoghurt. Current Horticulture. 1(2): 21–23.

41. Kumar, D., Yadav, K. K., Garg, N., Muthukumar, M. and Singh, A. (2013) Clarification of mango juice by Aspergillus niger cellulase using response surface methodology. International Journal of Innovative Horticulture. 2(1): 84-90.

42. Kumar, D., Yadav, K. K., Muthukumar, M. and Garg, N. (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, M. S., Garg, N., Kumar, D. and Yadav, P. (2013) Utilization of banana agro-horti waste for production of carboxymethyl cellulose. Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture. 8(1): 108-111.

44. Kumar, D., Garg, N., Muthukumar, M. and Yadav, K. K. (2012) Aonla pomace as substrate for endoglucanase production using Trichoderma harzianum. International Journal of Innovative Horticulture. 1(1): 41-46.

45. Garg, N., Kumar, S. and Yadav, P. (2012) Development of fermented beverage from raw mango fruits. Indian Food Packer. 66(1): 46-50.

46. Kumar, D., Ashfaque, M., Muthukumar, M., Singh, M. and Garg, N. (2012) Production and characterization of carboxymethyl cellulase from Paenibacillus polymyxa using mango peel as substrate. Journal of Environmental Biology. 33(1): 81-84.

47. Kumar, D., Muthukumar, M. and Garg, N. (2012) Kinetics of fungal extracellular α-amylase from Fusarium solani immobilized in calcium alginate beads. Journal of Environmental Biology. 33(6): 1021-1025.

48. Yadav, P., Garg, N. and Dwivedi, D. H. (2012) Preparation and evaluation of Mahua (Bassia latifolia) Vermouth. International Journal of Food and Fermentation Technology. 2(1): 57-61.

49. Yadav, K. K., Garg, N., Shukla, P. K., Kumar, S., Yadav, P. and Kumar, D. (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. Khan, D. N., Yadav, P., Ashfaque, M. and Garg, N. (2012) Study of osmotolerant yeast isolated from spoiled aonla segments in syrup. Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture. 7(2): 191-194.

51. Kumar, D., Yadav, K. K., Singh, M. and Garg, N. (2012) Biochemical utilization of agro-industrial lignocelluloses rich waste for cellulase production. Research Journal of Agricultural Science. 44(2): 184-191.

52. Almin, R., Yadav, P., Ashfaque, M. and Garg, N. (2011) Heat survival dynamics of Zygosaccharomyces bailii from stored aonla juice. Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture. 6(2): 198-200.

53. Garg, N. and Yadav, P. (2011) Changes in Microbial Population during Processing of Aonla for Juice Preparation. Beverages and Food World. 38(4): 48-49 & 52.

54. Garg, N. and Ashfaque, M. (2010) Mango peel as substrate for production of extra cellular polygalacturonase from Aspergillus fumigatus. Indian Journal of Horticulture. 67(1): 140-143.

55. Garg, N., Singh, B. P. and Sarolia, D. (2009) Effect of herbal wax on ripening behaviour and surface microbial load of mango. Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture. 4(1): 85-87.

56. Yadav, P., Garg, N. and Dwivedi, D. H. (2009) Standardization of pre-treatment conditions for mahua wine preparation. Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture. 4(1): 88-92.

57. Garg, N., Kumar, D., Ashfaque, M. and Muthukumar, M. (2009) Production of cellulase from mango peel residue left after pectin extraction using Aspergillus niger. Proceedings of National Seminar on Production Post Harvest Technology and Marketing of Mango. Department of Fruit Crops, Horticulture College and Research Institute, Periyakulam. September 23-25, 2009.

58. Yadav, P., Garg, N. and Dwivedi, D. H. (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. 8(4): 406-418.

59. Garg, N., Sonkar, P. and Bhriguvanshi, S. R. (2008) Nutritional and microbial quality evaluation of commercial samples of amla chavyanpras, amla preserve and amla juice. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 45(2): 193–195.

60. Garg, N. and Yadav, P. (2007) Control of osmophilic microorganism induced spoilage of aonla segments and murabba. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 44(3): 264-266.

61. Garg, N., Singh, G., Yadav, P., Goel, N., Singh, G. P. and Soni, M. K. (2007) Effect of mulching on soil microbial population in Psidium guajava orchard soil. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 77(4): 241-243.

62. Garg, N., Singh, V. K. and Prakash, O. (2007) Trichoderma viride treatment for improving seed germination and seedling growth in aonla. Indian Journal of Horticulture. 64(2): 213-215.

63. Garg, N., Yadav, P., Goel, N., Bhattacharjee, A. K., Rajan, S. and Kumar, R. (2007) Screening of acidic guava accessions for cider preparation. Acta Horticulturae. 735: I International Guava Symposium.

64. Ram, R. A., Bhriguvanshi, S. R., Garg, N. and Pathak, R. K. (2007) Studies on organic Production of guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Allahabad Safeda. Acta Horticulturae. 735: I International Guava Symposium.

65. Garg, N., Singh, V. K. and Prakash, O. (2007) Trichoderma viride treatment for improving seed germination and seedling growth in aonla. Indian Journal of Horticulture. 64(2): 213-215.

66. Garg, N. and Prakash, O. (2007) First report of Corynespora casiicola, causing black rot of aonla seedlings. Indian Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology. 31(1): 121.

67. Garg, N. (2006) Production of bakers yeast from mango stones. Indian Food Packer. 60(1): 61-62.

68. Garg, N. and Prakash, O. (2006) Biodegradation of mango kernel by Syncephalastrum racemosum and its biological control. Biocontrol. 51: 353-361.

69. Garg, N. and Goel, N. (2006) Development of aonla cider. Indian Food Packer. 60(3): 64-74.

70. Singh, V. K., Garg, N. and Bhriguvanshi, S. R. (2005) Effect of paclobutrazole doses on nutritional and microbiological properties of mango (Mangifera indica) orchard soils. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 75(11): 738-739.

71. Garg, N., Prakash, O., Pandey, B. K., Singh, B. P. and Pandey, G. (2004) First Report of Black soft rot of Indian gooseberry caused by Syncephalastrum racemosum. Plant Disease. 88(5): 575.

72. Garg, N. (2004) Value Addition of mango processing waste. Processed Food Industry. 2(4): 8-11.

73. Garg, N., Prakash, O. and Pathak, R. K. (2003) Bio-control of Lasiodiplodia rot of guava by Streptosporangium pseudovulgare of cow dung origin. Farm Science Journal. 12(2): 162.

74. Garg, N., Singh, M. D. and Verma, A. K. (2003) Effect of harvesting method on surface microbial load of mango fruits. Agricultural Engineering Today. 27(3-4): 28-30.

75. Garg, N., Verma, A. K. and Singh, M. D. (2003) Effect of solar dehydration and preservative treatment on microbial load of raw mango slices. Agricultural Engineering Today. 27(5-6): 76-80.

76. Garg, N., Prakash, O. and Pathak, R. K. (2003) Cow dung paste: A remedy to gummosis disease in mango. Indian Journal of Plant Pathology. 21: 12-15.

77. Garg, N., Prakash, O. and Pathak, R. K. (2003) Bio-control of anthracnose disease of guava. Indian Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology. 34(2): 228-230.

78. Garg, N. and Kalra, S. K. (2002) Microbiology of processed mango products. Processed Food Industry. 4: 15-18.

79. Garg, N. and Singh, B. P. (2002) Effect of modified Atmospheric Packing on Physical attributes and surface microflora of litchi. Indian Food Packer. 56(5): 48-50.

80. Kalra, S. K., Tandon, D. K. and Garg, N. (2001) Improved beverages from mangoes with poor coloured flesh. Indian Food Packer. 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. Indian Food Packer. 54(3): 62-65.

83. Garg, N. and Kalra, S. K. (2000) Development of alternative preservative. Indian Food 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. Indian Journal of Environmental Protection. 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. Indian Food Packer. 52(3): 7-10.

88. Garg, N., Tandon, D. K. and Kalra, S. K. (1998) Biodegradation of mango peel fibre. Indian Food 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. Indian Food 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. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 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. Journal of Food Science and Technology.

93. Garg, N. and Tandon, D. K. (1995) Standardization of immobilization techniques for Acetobacter aceti for the production of mango vinegar. Haryana Journal of Horticultural Sciences. 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. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 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. Indian Journal of Microbiology. 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. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 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. Indian Food Packer. 45(4): 9-12.

104. Garg, N., Churey, J. J. and Splittstoesser, D. F. (1990) Effect of processing conditions on the microflora of fresh cut vegetables. Journal of Food Protection. 53(8): 701-703.

105. Goyal, N., Satyavir and Tauro, P. (1986) An ex-ferm recycling process for ethanol production from sugarbeet. Journal of Microbial Biotechnology. 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. pp. 115-118.

107. Goyal, N., Tauro, P. and Satyavir (1985) Standardisation of conditions for bioethanol production from sugarbeet juice. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 22: 397-399.

108. Goyal, N., Tauro, P. and Satyavir (1984) An integrated process for fuel and feed production from sugarbeet. Urja. pp. 272-273.