
Dr. Arvind Kumar
Assistant Professor Department of Agriculture
» Profile
Dr. Arvind Kumar is an esteemed academician specializing in Plant Pathology. He holds a
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture from Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture
and Technology and both M.Sc. Agriculture and PhD in Plant
Pathology from Banda University of Agriculture & Technology. With over a year of
teaching experience, Dr. Kumar is passionate about advancing agricultural sciences, particularly plant
pathology, and has published numerous research papers, review articles, and book chapters in reputed
journals.
» Experience
Dr. Arvind has previously served at Sage University, Indore, where he demonstrated
excellence in teaching and research. His interactive teaching methods and contributions to scholarly
publications reflect his dedication to student engagement and academic excellence.
» Research Interests
Dr. Arvind’s research focuses on the management of Collar Rot Disease in Chickpea,
caused by the pathogen Sclerotium rolfsii. His key research areas include:
- Variations in Sclerotium rolfsii, including cultural, morphological, and pathogenic differences.
- Molecular variability, analyzing genetic diversity using molecular markers.
- Integrated Disease Management (IDM) strategies for controlling Collar Rot.
» Courses Taught
Dr. Arvind teaches courses in Plant Pathology, Entomology, Agriculture, and
Microbiology, equipping students with a strong foundation in plant disease management,
insect biology, sustainable farming, and microbiological applications in agriculture.
» Awards and Recognitions
- Best M.Sc. Thesis Award for his research on Collar Rot Management, awarded by the Society for Scientific Development in Agriculture and Technology (2021).
- Best Oral Presentation Award at the International Conference on Holistic Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture (2024).
» Research Publications
Dr. Arvind has published in journals like Legume Research, The Pharma Innovation Journal, and
International Journal of Environment and Climate Change. He has also presented at various
international
conferences on topics like fungicides for Collar Rot management, biocontrol agents, and
soil types
affecting disease incidence.
» Contact

Dr. Arvind Kumar
Assistant Professor
Department of Agriculture
Dr. Arvind Kumar is an esteemed academician specializing in Plant Pathology. He holds a
B.Sc. (Hons)
Agriculture. from Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology and
both M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D. in
Plant Pathology from Banda University of Agriculture & Technology. With over a year of
teaching experience,
Dr. Kumar is passionate about advancing agricultural sciences, particularly plant pathology, and has
published numerous research papers, review articles, and book chapters in reputed journals.
Dr. Arvind has previously served at Sage University, Indore, where he demonstrated
excellence in teaching
and research. His interactive teaching methods and contributions to scholarly publications reflect his
dedication to student engagement and academic excellence.
Dr. Arvind’s research focuses on the management of Collar Rot Disease in chickpea, caused
by the pathogen
Sclerotium rolfsii. His key research areas include:
- Variations in Sclerotium rolfsii, including cultural, morphological, and pathogenic differences.
- Molecular variability, analyzing genetic diversity using molecular markers.
- Integrated Disease Management (IDM) strategies for controlling Collar Rot.
Dr. Arvind teaches courses in Plant Pathology, Entomology, Agriculture, and Microbiology,
equipping students
with a strong foundation in plant disease management, insect biology, sustainable farming, and
microbiological applications in agriculture.
- Best M.Sc. Thesis Award for his research on Collar Rot Management, awarded by the Society for Scientific Development in Agriculture and Technology (2021).
- Best Oral Presentation Award at the International Conference on Holistic Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture (2024).
Dr. Arvind has published in journals like Legume Research, The Pharma Innovation Journal,
and International
Journal of Environment and Climate Change. He has also presented at various international
conferences on
topics like fungicides for Collar Rot management, biocontrol agents, and soil types
affecting disease
incidence.