Book Proposal Agreements

Agreement 1:
Type: Memorandum of Agreement (MoA)
Book Title: “Plant Microbiome Interactions: Unlocking the Next Generation of Crop Innovation”
Publisher: Apple Academic Press (AAP), co-published with CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, Canada
Date of Agreement: 06/06/2025

Agreement 2:
Type: Contract Sign Agreement
Book Title: “Microbial Bio-Catalysis and Soil Health: A New Era for Sustainable Agriculture Innovations”
Publisher: Springer Nature, Switzerland AG
Book Series: “Sustainable Landscape Planning and Natural Resources”
Publisher Address: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

Research Papers

1. Title: Soil Microbial Resources: Unlocking Sustainable Strategies for Crop Productivity and Soil Health
Authors: Sharma, S., Gupta, N., Kaur, S., Kumawat, K. C., & Chakkal, A. S.
Journal: Current Research in Microbial Sciences, Vol. 9, 100468 (2025)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 11.80 | Impact Factor 5.80
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crmicr.2025.100468

2. Title: Bio-emerging strategy of nano-sulphur fertilization: A pathway to sustainable and climate resilient agriculture
Authors: Singh, A., Kumawat, G., Kumar, A., & Kumawat, K. C.
Journal: Plant Nano Biology, Vol. 13, 100192 (2025)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 13.70 | Impact Factor 7.70
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plana.2025.100192

3. Title: Evaluating soil physico-chemical properties and nutrient availability through intensify conservation agriculture cropping system
Authors: Kumar, A., Saini, K. S., Sharma, S., Yadav, M., Singh, G., Devi, K., & Kumawat, K. C.
Journal: Frontiers in Agronomy, Vol. 7 (2025)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 10.10 | Impact Factor 4.10
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2025.1612792

4. Title: Screening of Indigenous Endophytic Diversity of Chickpea for Multifunctional PGP Traits under Changing Climatic Conditions
Authors: Kumari, N., Kumawat, K. C., & Singh, A.
Journal: Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Vol. 22 (2025), 102075
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 12.20 | Impact Factor 6.20
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2025.102075

5. Title: Unraveling the Potential of Microbial Diversity in Pesticide Remediation: An Eco-Friendly Approach for Environmental Sustainability
Authors: Singh, A., & Kumawat, K. C.
Journal: Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Vol. 21 (2025), 101832
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 12.20 | Impact Factor 6.20
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2025.101832

6. Title: Evaluating viability of arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi independent of host plant interaction
Authors: Sarita, Singh, N., Chugh, R. K., Kumar, S., Aggarwal, S. K., Kaur, H., Kumawat, K. C., & Nabi, S.
Journal: Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 95(4): 445–450 (2025)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 6.37 | Impact Factor 0.37
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v95i4.149488

7. Title: Nanomaterials–Plants–Microbes Interaction: Plant Growth Promotion and Stress Mitigation
Authors: Sodhi, G. K., Wijesekara, T., Kumawat, K. C., et al.
Journal: Frontiers in Microbiology (2025)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 12.06 | Impact Factor 6.064
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1516794

8. Title: Insight into Effect of Crop Straw on Production of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
Authors: Kumawat, A., Wasnikar, A. R., Kumawat, H., Kumawat, G., Kumawat, K. C., & Rani, K.
Journal: Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(7): 300–303 (2024)
Indexing: NAAS Rating 4.96

9. Title: Effect of Foliar Application of Trace Elements and Growth Regulators on Plant Biomass and Symbiotic Efficiency of Lens culinaris
Authors: Kayata, R., Saharan, K., Kumawat, K. C., & Agrawal, R. D.
Journal: Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 58: 103169 (2024)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 10.00 | Impact Factor 4.00 | CiteScore 8.4
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103169

10. Title: Crop residue heterogeneity: Decomposition by indigenous ligno-cellulolytic microbes and enzymatic profiling
Authors: Sharma, S., Kumawat, K. C., Kaur, P., Kaur, S., & Gupta, N.
Journal: Current Research in Microbial Sciences, 6: 100227 (2024)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 11.80 | Impact Factor 5.80
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crmicr.2024.100227

11. Title: Co-existence of halo-tolerant Pseudomonas fluorescens and Enterococcus hirae to mitigate salinity stress in Vigna radiata
Authors: Kumawat, K. C., Sharma, P., et al.
Journal: Chemosphere, Vol. 349, 140953 (2024)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 14.80 | Impact Factor 8.80
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140953

12. Title: Editorial: Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) plant hormones: An approach for plant abiotic stress management and sustainable agriculture
Authors: Kunal, Pranaw, K., Kumawat, K. C., & Meena, V. S.
Journal: Frontiers in Microbiology, Vol. 14 (2023)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 12.06 | Impact Factor 6.06
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1285756

13. Title: Nano-biofertilizers as bio-emerging strategies for sustainable agriculture development: potentiality and their limitations
Authors: Sharma, B., Tiwari, S., Kumawat, K. C., Kumar, A., Dar, R. A., Singh, U., & Cardinale, M.
Journal: Science of the Total Environment, Vol. 860 (2023)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 16.75 | Impact Factor 10.75
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160476

14. Title: Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria: Salt stress alleviators to improve crop productivity for sustainable agriculture development
Authors: Kumawat, K. C., Sharma, B., Nagpal, S., Kumar, A., Tiwari, S., & Nair, R. M.
Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science (2023)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 12.63 | Impact Factor 6.63
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1101862

15. Title: Silicon and plant nutrition: dynamics, mechanisms of transport, and role of silicon solubilizer microbiomes in sustainable agriculture
Authors: Sharma, B., Kumawat, K. C., Tiwari, S., Kumar, A., Dar, R. A., Singh, U., & Cardinale, M.
Journal: Pedosphere, 33(4): 535–556 (2023)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 13.30 | Impact Factor 7.30
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedsph.2022.11.004

16. Title: Potential of indigenous ligno-cellulolytic microbial consortium to accelerate degradation of heterogeneous crop residues
Authors: Sharma, S., Kumawat, K. C., & Kaur, S.
Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29: 88331–88346 (2022)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 11.80 | Impact Factor 5.80
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-21809-3

17. Title: Rhizospheric microbiome: Bio-based emerging strategies for sustainable agriculture development and future perspectives
Authors: Kumawat, K. C., Razdan, N., & Saharan, K.
Journal: Microbiological Research, 254: 126901 (2022)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 12.90 | Impact Factor 6.90
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micres.2021.126901

18. Title: Dual microbial inoculation – A game changer? Bacterial bio-stimulants to mitigate salinity stress in spring mungbean
Authors: Kumawat, K. C., Sharma, P., Nagpal, S., Gupta, R. K., Sirari, A., Nair, R. M., Bindumadhava, H., & Singh, S.
Journal: Frontiers in Microbiology (2021)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 12.06 | Impact Factor 6.06
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2020.600576

19. Title: Co-inoculation of indigenous Pseudomonas oryzihabitans and Bradyrhizobium sp. modulates growth and yield in soybean
Authors: Kumawat, K. C., Singh, I., Sharma, P., Nagpal, S., Gupta, R. K., & Sirari, A.
Journal: Pedosphere, 32(3): 438–451 (2022)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 13.30 | Impact Factor 7.30
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1002-0160(21)60085-1

20. Title: Potential of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria–plant interactions in mitigating salt stress for sustainable agriculture: A review
Authors: Kumawat, K. C., Nagpal, S., & Sharma, P.
Journal: Pedosphere, 32(2): 223–245 (2022)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 13.30 | Impact Factor 7.30
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1002-0160(21)60070-X

21. Title: Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) as model legume for decoding the co-existence of Pseudomonas fluorescens and Mesorhizobium sp. as bio-fertilizer under diverse agro-climatic zones
Authors: Nagpal, S., Sharma, P., Sirari, A., Kumawat, K. C., Wati, L., Gupta, S. C., & Mandahal, K. S.
Journal: Microbiological Research, 247: 126720 (2021)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 12.90 | Impact Factor 6.90
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micres.2021.126720

22. Title: Co-existence of Leclercia adecarboxylata (LSE-1) and Bradyrhizobium sp. (LSBR-3) in nodule niche for multifaceted effects and profitability in soybean production
Authors: Kumawat, K. C., Sharma, P., Singh, I., Sirari, A., & Gill, B. S.
Journal: World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 35(11): 1–17 (2019)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 10.25 | Impact Factor 4.25
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-019-2752-4

23. Title: Synergism of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (LSE-2) nodule endophyte with Bradyrhizobium sp. (LSBR-3) for improving plant growth, nutrient acquisition and soil health in soybean
Authors: Kumawat, K. C., Sharma, P., Sirari, A., Singh, I., Gill, B. S., Singh, U., & Saharan, K.
Journal: World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 35(3): 117 (2019)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 10.25 | Impact Factor 4.25
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-019-2622-0

24. Title: Assessment of native single and dual inoculants of Mesorhizobium sp. and endophytic rhizobacteria for plant growth promotion in chickpea
Authors: Nagpal, S., Sharma, P., & Kumawat, K. C.
Journal: Agricultural Research Journal, 56(4): 746–751 (2019)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 5.44

25. Title: Phenotypic and genotypic analysis of summer mungbean rhizobia
Authors: Ghosh, M., Sharma, P., Sirari, A., Kaur, N., & Kumawat, K. C.
Journal: International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 6(9): 3149–3162 (2017)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 5.38

26. Title: Exploitation of endophytic Pseudomonas sp. for plant growth promotion and colonization in rice
Authors: Kaur, G., Sharma, P., Chhabra, D., Kumawat, K. C., & Mangat, G. S.
Journal: Journal of Applied and Natural Science, 9(3): 1310–1316 (2017)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 4.84

27. Title: Screening of Mesorhizobium spp. for control of Fusarium wilt in chickpea in vitro condition
Authors: Bhagat, D., Sharma, P., Sirari, A., & Kumawat, K. C.
Journal: International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 3(4): 923–930 (2014)
Indexing / Metrics: NAAS Rating 5.38

28. Title: Assessment of zinc solubilization by endophytic bacteria in legume rhizosphere
Authors: Sharma, P., Kumawat, K. C., Kaur, S., & Kaur, N.
Journal: Indian Journal of Applied Research, 4(6): 439–441 (2014)
Indexing / Metrics: Non-NAAS Rated

Book / Book Chapters

1. Title: Global Scenario of Microbial Technology in Climate Resilient Agriculture: Current Status and Future Perspectives
Authors: Sharma, B., Kumawat, K. C., & Suman, K.
Book: Climate Change–Agriculture–Environmental Nexus
Editors: Malyan et al.
Publisher: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group (2025)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003674337

2. Title: Beneficial Role of Microbial Diversity for Sustainable Agriculture
Authors: Sharma, S., Kumawat, K. C., & Singh, P.
Book: Climate Resilient Agriculture
Editor: Hasanuzzaman, M.
Publisher: Springer Nature, Switzerland (2023)
Pages: 587–613
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-37424-1_27

3. Title: Microbial ACC deaminase properties, perspective and function in climate stressed agriculture
Authors: Kumari, N., & Kumawat, K. C.
Book: Microbiome Drivers of Ecosystem Function
Editor: Parray, J. A.
Pages: 431–446
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-19121-3.000089

4. Title: Microbial Consortium: A Boon for a Sustainable Agriculture
Authors: Kaushal, M., Devi, S., Kumawat, K. C., & Kumar, A.
Book: Climate Change and Microbiome Dynamics (Climate Change Management Series)
Editor: Parray, J. A.
Publisher: Springer, Cham (2023)
Pages: 15–31
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21079-2_2

5. Title: Emerging Microbe Mediated Advanced Technology to Mitigate Stresses in Plants and Soil Health: Current Perspectives and Future Challenges
Authors: Kumawat, K. C., Nagpal, S., Chattopadhyay, A., & Sharma, P.
Book: Plant Stress Mitigators
Editors: Vaishnav, A., Arya, S., & Choudhary, D. K.
Publisher: Springer, Singapore (2022)
Pages: 341–366
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7759-5_22

6. Title: Functional Diversity of Microbes in Rhizosphere: A Key Player for Soil Health Conservation under Changing Climatic Conditions
Authors: Sharma, B., & Kumawat, K. C.
Book: Plant Stress Mitigators
Editors: Vaishnav, A., Arya, S., & Choudhary, D. K.
Publisher: Springer, Singapore (2022)
Pages: 469–493
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7759-5_22

7. Title: Beneficial Rhizobacteria Unveiling Plant Fitness under Climate Change
Authors: Nagpal, S., Mandahal, K. S., Kumawat, K. C., & Sharma, P.
Book: Plant Stress Mitigators
Editors: Vaishnav, A., Arya, S., & Choudhary, D. K.
Publisher: Springer, Singapore (2022)
Pages: 281–321
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7759-5_22

8. Title: Insights into novel cell immobilized microbial inoculants
Authors: Nagpal, S., Kumawat, K. C., & Sharma, P.
Book: Sustainable Agriculture: Advances in Microbe-Based Bio-Stimulants
Editors: Singh, H. B., & Vaishnav, A.
Publisher: Elsevier, Netherlands (2022)
Pages: 289–317

9. Title: Microbiome Engineering and Biotechnology: The Real Finenesses of a Robust Rhizosphere
Authors: Sharma, B., Tiwari, S., & Kumawat, K. C.
Book: Core Microbiome: Improving Crop Quality and Productivity
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd. (2022)
Pages: 118–138

10. Title: Role of Rhizospheric Microbiome in Enhancing Plant Attributes and Soil Health for Sustainable Agriculture
Authors: Sharma, S., & Kumawat, K. C.
Book: Core Microbiome: Improving Crop Quality and Productivity
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd. (2022)
Pages: 139–162

11. Title: Nitrification Inhibitors: Precursor for Higher Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Soil Health
Authors: Kumawat, K. C., Nagpal, S., Singh, U., & Sharma, S.
Book: Nutrient Use Efficiency through Next Generation Fertilizers
Publisher: Brillion Publishing, New Delhi (2021)
Pages: 237–274

12. Title: Urease Inhibitors: Precursor for Higher Use Efficiency and Soil Health
Authors: Kumawat, K. C., Sharma, S., Nagpal, S., & Singh, U.
Book: Nutrient Use Efficiency through Next Generation Fertilizers
Publisher: Brillion Publishing, New Delhi (2021)
Pages: 275–308

13. Title: Present scenario of bio-fertilizer production and marketing around the globe
Authors: Kumawat, K. C., Keshani, Nagpal, S., & Sharma, P.
Book: Biofertilizers: Advances in Bio-Inoculants
Publisher: Elsevier (2021)
Pages: 389–413

14. Title: Microbial bio-formulations: Revisiting role in sustainable agriculture
Authors: Nagpal, S., Sharma, P., & Kumawat, K. C.
Book: Biofertilizers: Advances in Bio-Inoculants
Publisher: Elsevier (2021)
Pages: 329–346

15. Title: Cropping systems effect on soil biological health and sustainability
Authors: Saharan, K., Singh, U., Kumawat, K. C., & Praharaj, C. S.
Book: Microbial Interventions in Agriculture and Environment
Publisher: Springer Nature, Singapore (2019)
Pages: 225–262
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9084-6_11

16. Title: Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria in nutrient management: current perspectives
Authors: Sharma, P., Kumawat, K. C., & Kaur, S.
Publisher: Springer India (2016)
Pages: 263–288

Invited Guest Lectures

1. Title: Rhizospheric Microbiome: Biobased Emerging Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture Development and Future Perspectives
Role: Invited Guest Speaker & Member of Scientific Committee
Event: International Conference on Technological Innovation, Sustainability, and Environmental Conservation (TISEC 2025)
Venue: Ecuadorian Amazon, South America
Date: September 4–5, 2025

2. Title: Plant–Microbial Interaction in Mitigation of Salt Stress for Sustainable Agriculture
Organized By: Natural Japan Inc. and Zhejiang Yiyuan Ecological Agriculture Co. Ltd., Japan
Date: 22 May 2023
Honorarium: USD 2000

3. Title: Halo-tolerant Bio-formulations: An Eco-smart Bio-emerging Strategy for Mitigation of Salt Stresses under Changing Climatic Conditions
Event: 3rd World Congress on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology & 8th International Conference on Environmental Microbiology, Soil Microbiology & Microbial Biogeochemistry
Venue: Montreal, Canada
Date: November 28–29, 2023

Conferences / Symposia – Full Research Papers

1. Title: Isolation and characterization of non-rhizobial endophytic bacteria in soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill)
Authors: Kumawat, K. C., Sharma, P., Gill, B. S., & Kaur, G.
Conference: International Conference on Crop Productivity and Sustainability – Shaping the Future
Organized By: Baba Farid Group of Institutes, Bathinda (Punjab)
Editors: Mahal, G. S. & Chawla, W.
Year: 2014
Pages: 155–160

2. Title: Assessment of endophytic bacteria from cultivated and wild species of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill)
Authors: Kumawat, K. C., Sharma, P., & Gill, B. S.
Conference: National Symposium on Crop Improvement for Inclusive Sustainable Development
Venue: Ludhiana
Date: November 7–9, 2014
Pages: 913–916

3. Title: Phenotypic and plant growth promoting (PGP) diversity of mesorhizobia from chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) rhizosphere
Authors: Kaur, G., Sharma, P., & Kumawat, K. C.
Conference: International Conference on Crop Productivity and Sustainability – Shaping the Future
Organized By: Baba Farid Group of Institutes, Bathinda (Punjab)
Editors: Mahal, G. S. & Chawla, W.
Year: 2014
Pages: 138–142