Jitendra Kumar Shukla
Designation/Position: [Scientist-E]
Department/Programme Name: [Plant Resources]
Phone: 0364-2561600, Ext: N/A
Academic Qualifications
• 1998-2001, Ph.D. Botany (Plant ecology), JNV University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
• 1994-1996, M.Sc. Botany (Sp. Paper: Microbiology), JNV University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
• 1991-1994, B.Sc. Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, JNV University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Experience
• 2019-till date, Scientist-E (In-charge), Institute of Bioresources& Sustainable Development, 6th Mile Upper Shillong, Meghalaya.
• 2016-2019, Scientist-D (In-charge), Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Sikkim Centre, 5th Mile, Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim, India.
• Scientist, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Sikkim Centre, 5th Mile, Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim, India.
Awards & Fellowships
• 2012-2016, Research Associate, Arid Forest Research Institute, New Pali Road Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
• 2005-2007, Senior Research Fellow, Arid Forest Research Institute, New Pali Road Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
• 2002-2005, Junior Research Fellow, Arid Forest Research Institute, New Pali Road Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
• 1998-2002, Senior Research Fellow, Botany Deptt., Jai Narain Vyas Univ., Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
Memberships (Professional Associations / Societies)
• Member of Society for Ethnopharmacology (SEE), Jadavpur, Kolkata.
Specialized Training
• 2018, Hands-on training on Molecular Biology Techniques and Bioinformatics for beginners, Sikkim Government College, Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim.
• 2012, Model Training Course on Conservation of Orchids, NRCO, Pakyong.
• 1997, Small Industries Management Assistance Programme (SIMAP) sponsored by Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
Other Achievements
Twenty-two years of research experience on identification, cultivation & multiplication medicinal plants including medicinal plants of Indian Thar desert, Sikkim Himalaya and North-Eastern region of India.
1. Research theme photo
2. Verticals involved
Ethnobotany, Ethnopharmacology & Drug Discovery
3. Research Area/Research Expertise:
• Ecology and Bio-prospecting of Phyto-resources/ Plant eco-physiology,
• Plant ecology, Abiotic stress tolerance.
• Agronomy, Agro-techniques, Conservation.
• Bio-prospecting of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and Extension.
4. Research Summary
A. Current Research:• Title: Developing comprehensive agro-technology, post-harvest technology, evaluation and value addition of commercially potential medicinal plants of the North-eastern region of India.
One of the challenges of conservation and sustainability of medicinally important and commercially utilisable plants in North-eastern region (NER) of India is identification of their ecological niches and the amplitude of distribution. Unfortunately, very few studies have been considered on niche separation along environmental gradient in NER. The spatial distribution of plant, sensitive habitat and degree of habitat niche specialization are some major aspects which need research introspection. Ecological and adaptive study and their findings are important in the development of management strategies for conservation & sustainability through cultivation and are especially relevant in NER. For conservation of medicinally important and commercially utilisable plants, ecological study comprising of habitat, population distribution, niche environment, variability (phenotypic, chemotypic and genetic) within species, germination, growth pattern and phenol-phases need to be conducted.
The eco-physiological parameters of plant in natural environment and in newer environment in which they are introduced needs to be undertaken to study the adaptability, performance variability and evaluation of plant species. For effective conservation and to introduce these plants in agriculture there is also need to develop and standardize location specific agro-techniques. Conservation and cultivation of medicinal & aromatic and commercially utilisable plants of NER are required to go with ecological evaluation, adaptive study and agro-technology development. To have an economic outlook for sustainability and to harness the potential of plant resources of NER, research based on issues prioritized above is undertaken with special emphasis on Gaultheria fragrantissima, Swertia chirayita and Valeriana jatamansi.
B. Previous Notable Research:
Title: ‘Development of Agro-techniques and Cultivation of Medicinal Plants’, funded by ISM & H, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GOI, New Delhi.
Work lead to optimization of agro-techniques for Commiphora wightii (Guggul), Evolvulus alsinoides (Shankhpushpi), Prosopis cineraria (Khejri), Salvadora persica (Meswak), Leptadaenia reticulata (Jiwanti) through ecological evaluation and ecophysiological adaptation studies of plants of India desert. Propagation & production techniques, yield potential, harvest index and benefit-cost ratio of medicinal plants of the Indian arid zone achieved.
Title: ‘Survey and Silvicultural Management Practices for Commercially Exploitable Medicinal Plants of Arid and Semi-arid Areas of Rajasthan’, funded by NMPB, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GOI, New Delhi, at Arid Forest Research Institute, Jodhpur.
Work lead to development of agro-techniques for Aloe vera (Guarpatha), Asparagus racemosus (Satawar), Cassia angustifolia (Sena), Catharanthus roseus (Sadabahar), Commiphora wightii (Guggul), Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi), Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha). Raw Ayurvedic medicinal plant demand surveyed of 435 drug manufacturing unit/traders in 28 districts of Rajasthan. Germplasm bank cum demonstration centre (comprising approximately 150 medicinal plants spp.), herbarium and establishment at AFRI, Jodhpur. Development of extension brochures for stakeholders training.
[Germplasm bank and Experimental plots at AFRI, Jodhpur]
Title: ‘Genetic Improvement of Jatropha curcas for Adaptability and Oil Yield’, funded by CSIR, GOI, New Delhi, at Arid Forest Research Institute, Jodhpur.
Findings led to assessment of growth, adaptability and evaluation in terms of productivity/oil yield of 180 Native and 24 Elite accessions of J. curcas collected from various regions of India.
[Jatropha curcas trials at AFRI, Jodhpur]
Title: ‘Establishment of Multi-location Clonal Trial and Seedling Seed Orchard of Jatropha curcas’, funded by DBT, GOI, New Delhi, at Arid Forest Research Institute, Jodhpur.
Research output lead to the assessment of growth, adaptability and evaluation of J. curcas through multi-location trials at Jodhpur and Udaipur districts of Rajasthan.
[Multi-location trials of Jatropha curcas]
Title: ‘Developing comprehensive agro-technology, Post harvest technology and value addition of commercially potential medicinal plants of Sikkim Himalayas’ at Regional Centre of Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (RCIBSD), Gangtok, Sikkim.
Collected, conserved and maintained medicinal & aromatic plants of the NE Region and training imparted to farmers of Sikkim Himalayan region.
[Fig. Display of medicinal herb, training program for farmers/cultivator on good agricultural practices of Swertia chirayita & Valeriana jatamansi, farmer interaction during Rhododendron Tourism Festival at Moneybong Dentam Constituency, West Sikkim]
[Fig. Onsite training imparted to farmers and promising cultivators of medicinal plants]
A. Research Articles
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Shukla, J.K., Dhakal, P., Uniyal, R.C., Paul, N. and Sahoo, D. 2017. Ex-situ cultivation at lower altitude and evaluation of Swertia chirayita, a critically endangered medicinal plant of Sikkim Himalayan region, India. South African Journal of Botany 109: 138-145, PubMed/Article Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2017.01.001 |
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Tripathi, A., Shukla, J.K., Gehlot, A. and Mishra, D.K. 2016. Condensed node proliferation technique (CNPT): a better low cost macro-propagation approach through mini-cuttings of Commiphora wightii (Arn.) Bhandari an endangered plant of Indian Thar Desert. Advances in Forestry Science, 3(4): 65-69, PubMed/Article Link: http://periodicoscientificos.ufmt.br/ojs/index.php/afor/article/view/3778/pdf |
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Tripathi, A., Mishra, D.K. and Shukla, J.K. 2015. Genetic diversity and trait association between growth yield and seed component of Jatropha curcas (L.) source collection from Indian sub-continent, Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science 7(5): 143-156, PubMed/Article Link: DOI: 10.5897/JPBCS2014.0460 https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPBCS/article-full-text-pdf/103408352877 |
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Tripathi, A., Shukla, J.K., Gehlot, A. and Mishra, D.K. 2014. Standardization of cloning in Commiphora wightii. Advances in Forestry Science, 1: 19-25 PubMed/Article Link: http://www.periodicoscientificos.ufmt.br/ojs/index.php/afor/article/view/1358/pdf |
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Tripathi, A. Mishra, D.K. and Shukla, J.K. 2013. Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance of growth and yield components of Jatropha (Jatropha curcas Linn.) genotypes. Trees. (Impact factor 1.685), PubMed/Article Link: DOI: 10.1007/s00468-013-0856-2. |
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Kasera, P.K., Shukla, J.K. and Mohammed, S. 2011. Propagation of Prosopis cineraria (Khejri) by air-layering technique. Physiological Ecology and Environmental Science, 2(1&2): 9-14. |
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Bohra, N.K., Shukla, J.K., Tripathi, A. and Mishra, D.K. 2011. Tribulus terrestris (Gokhru)- an important medicinal plant of arid zone. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 18 (1): 63-66. PubMed/Article Link: https://www.cabdirect.org/globalhealth/abstract/20123073321 |
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Chaudhury, K.K. Mishra, D.K. Singh, V. and Shukla, J.K. 2005. Harnessing Thar biodiversity for Medicinal Uses. Indian Forester, 131: 288-307, PubMed/Article Link: http://www.indianforester.co.in/index.php/indianforester/article/view/1706 |
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Shukla, J.K. and Kasera, P.K. 2004. Response of irrigation and spacing levels on growth parameters of Khejri (Prosopis cineraria). Indian Journal of Forestry, 27: 335-338, PubMed/Article Link: https://www.academia.edu/18738625/Response_of_irrigation_and_spacing_levels_on_growth_parameters_of_Khejari_Prosopis_cineraria_ |
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Mohammed, S., Kasera, P.K. and Shukla, J.K. 2004. Unexploited plants of potential medicinal value from the Indian Thar desert. Natural Product Radiance, 3: 69-74. PubMed/Article Link: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/9398/1/NPR%203%282%29%2069-74.pdf. |
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Kasera, P.K., Shukla, J.K. and Chawan, D.D. 2003. Optimization of soil mixture, seed sowing depth and duration in Leptadaenia reticulata (Retz.) Wt. & Arn. - an endangered medicinal plant of the Indian desert. Advances in Biological Sciences, 2: 48-51. |
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Shukla, J.K. and Kasera, P.K. 2003. Effect of nutritional treatments on growth and biomass yield of Prosopis cineraria. Journal of Tree Science, 22: 64-68. |
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Kasera, P.K. and Shukla, J.K. 2003. Bio-medicinal properties and cultivation of Leptadaenia reticulata (Jivanti) – an endangered plant of the Thar desert, India. Current Science, 84: 877-879. Impact factor 0.935, PubMed/Article Link: https://www.academia.edu/18738084/Bio-medicinal_properties_and_cultivation_of_Leptadaenia_reticulata_Jivanti_-_an_endangered_plant_of_the_Thar_Desert_India |
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Kasera, P.K. and Shukla, J.K. 2003. Ecological evaluation and adaptations in some plants of Indian desert. Science & Culture, 69: 77-78, impact factor: 0.11. |
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Shukla, J.K. and Kasera, P.K. 2003. Evaluation of Prosopis cineraria (Khejri) germplasm collected from diverse habitats of the Indian Thar desert. Indian Journal of Soil Conservation, 31: 52-56. |
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Kasera, P.K., Shukla, J.K. and Saharan, P. 2002. Growth of Evolvulus alsinoides and Leptadaenia reticulata under nursery conditions. Indian Journal of Soil Conservation, 30: 65-69. |
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Kasera, P.K., Naruka, I.S. and Shukla, J.K. 2002. Interaction of young khejri (Prosopis cineraria) trees with the growth and yield of pearl millet and cluster bean intercrops. My Forest, 38: 167-170. |
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Shukla, J.K., Kasera, P.K. and Chawan, D.D. 2002. Variability in growth performance, survival and harvest index of Prosopis cineraria (Khejri). Indian Forester, 128: 1367-1372, PubMed/Article Link: http://www.indianforester.co.in/index.php/indianforester/article/view/2680 |
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Kasera, P.K., Shukla, J.K. and Chawan, D.D. 2002. Germination, ecophysiology and agro-technique studies on Leptadaenia reticulata - an endangered species of medicinal value from arid zone. Journal of Medicinal & Aromatic Plant Sciences, 24: 972-977. |
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Kasera, P. K. and Shukla, J.K. 2001. Eco-physiological studies of Jivanti (Leptadaenia reticulata) - an endangered medicinal plant of Thar desert, India. Ecoprint, 8: 91-94. |
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Saharan, P., Shukla, J.K., Kasera, P.K. and Chawan, D.D. 2001. Effect of different nutritional treatments on growth and biomass of Shankhpushpi (Evolvulus alsinoides). Journal of Indian botanical Society, 80: 127-131. |
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Shukla, J.K., Kasera, P.K. and Chawan, D.D. 2001. Conservation and multiplication of endangered plants: 1. Leptadaenia reticulata (Retz.) Wight. & Arn. Ancient Science of Life, 20: 65-69. |
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Shukla, J.K., Kasera, P.K., Mohammed, S. and Chawan, D.D. 2001. Proline accumulation in Prosopis cineraria (Linn.) Druce, growing in Indian Thar desert. Journal of Indian botanical Society, 80: 85-90. |
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Shukla, J.K., Kasera, P.K. and Chawan, D.D. 2000. Effect of different treatments on growth, survival value and harvest index of Prosopis cineraria (Linn.) Druce. Haryana Agriculure University Journal of Research, 30: 65-70. |
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Shukla, J.K., Chauhan, A., Kasera, P.K., Mohammed, S. and Chawan, D.D. 2000. Seed variability in Prosopis cineraria collected from different localities of Indian desert. Science & Culture, 66: 163-164. |
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Mr. Kishore Basor, Project Fellow/ Plant Resources/ IBSD Meghalaya/ Core Email: kishorkanerzee@gmail.com
Problem Addressing: Conservation, large scale production, evaluation of Gaultheria fragrantissima Wall.
Expected Outcome: Large scale production of Gaultheria will be achieved. |
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Ms. Bharti Kashyap, Project Fellow/ Plant Resources/ IBSD Meghalaya/ Core Email: bkashyap0@gmail.com
Problem Addressing: Ecological evaluation, adaptive study and agro-technology development of Swertia chirayita (Roxb. ex Fleming) Karsten
Expected Outcome: Reclamation of Swertia chirayita in Meghalaya conditions. |
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Ms. Sheetal Joshi, Junior Research Fellow/ Plant Resources/ IBSD Meghalaya/ Core Email: shejo.blues@gmail.com
Problem Addressing: Survey, variability study agro-technological management and evaluation of Valeriana spp. with special reference to Valeriana jatamansi Jones in Meghalaya.
Expected Outcome: Agro-technological management and evaluation of Valeriana jatamansi Jones. |
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Previous Members (Alumni) |
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Ms. Sandhya Thapa, Project Assistant/ Plant Resources/ IBSD Sikkim/ Core
Email: sandhyat508@gmail.com
Worked on - Bio-prospecting, metabolite up-scaling and variability study of medicinal plants of Sikkim Himalayas with special reference to Swertia chirayita and Valeriana jatamansi.
Currently working at: Australia |
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Ms. Preeti Dhakal, Project Assistant/ Plant Resources/ IBSD Sikkim/ Core
Email: prietydhakal.49@gmail.com
Problem addressed: Ecological evaluation, adaptive study, agro-technology development, promotion and commercialization of Swertia chirayita and Valeriana jatamansi.
Currently working at: State Government, Sikkim. |
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Ms. Pinkie Lama Student trainee (January to March, 2014)
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Mr. Adarsh Rai Self motivated trainee (January to June, 2014) |
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A. Core/Internal
a. Present:
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Funding Agency |
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01 |
10.07.2018 to till date |
Developing comprehensive agro-technology, post-harvest technology, evaluation and value addition of commercially potential medicinal plants of the North-eastern region of India. |
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IBSD |
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b. Past:
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Duration (From-To) |
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31.08.2013 to 09.07.2018 |
Developing comprehensive agro-technology, Post harvest technology and value addition of commercially potential medicinal plants of Sikkim Himalayas |
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IBSD |
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02 |
22-10-2014 to 09-07-2018 |
Conservation, large scale production, promotion and commercialization of Chirayata [Swertia chirayita (Roxb. ex Fleming) Karsten] and Indian Valerian (Valeriana jatamansi Jones) in Sikkim Himalayas. |
Co-PI= 22.10.14 to 15.12.2016 PI= 16.12.2016 to 09-07-2018 |
IBSD |
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31.05.2017 to 30.05.2019 |
Production of healthy planting material of Orange (Citrus reticulata (Blanco.) and Assam lemon (Citrus lemon (Linn.) Burmann.) through budwood certification programme and its distribution to growers in Assam and other Northeastern states. |
PI |
IBSD |
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B. Extramural:
a. Present:
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23.07.2019 to 22.07.2021 |
Setting up of Rural Bio-resource Complex at Ri-Bhoi District - an Aspirational district of Meghalaya |
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DBT, Govt. of India. |
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b. Past:
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