Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
Staff Position:
Sr
No. Employ Name Post Mobile No
1 2 3 4
1 Dr. Alok Kumar Head 9451204165
2 Dr. S.F.A. Zaidi Asso. Professor 9415376516
3 Dr. Suresh Kumar Asstt. Professor 9415464511
4 Dr. Adesh Kumar Asstt. Professor 9454864278
5 Sri Hazari Lal Glass Blower 9415917815
6 Sri Ram Bachan Lab Assistant 7376877617
7 Sri Brij Kishor Tiwari Lab Assistant 9452448722
8 Sri Ram Janam Sharma Acctt Clerk 9935791071
9 Sri Jwalant Kumar Acctt Clerk 9410222021
10 Sri Rajendra Prasad Singh Jr. Clerk 9670071247
Achievements List of Publications
1. Ravender Kumar, A. K. S., Parihar, Suresh Kumar and S. F. A. Zaidi (2015). Effect of Modified urea on
growth, yield and economics of transplanted rice Annals of Plant and Soil Research 17(3):296-
298
2. P. K. Tiwari, Adesh Kumar, S. Kumar, Ram Bharose, Maneesh Kumar and Ved Prakash (2015). Effect
of rhizobium inoculation and phosphorus levels on yield attributed and yield of summer
mungbean Annals of Plant and Soil Research 17(3):326-327
3. S. F. A. Zaidi, Sandeep Kumar and Suresh Kumar (2015). Screening of some high iron and zinc
containing verities of rice (Oryza sativa L.) Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science 63(2):
217-221
4. Ram Bharose, Suresh Kumar, S. F. A. Zaidi, Ajit Kumar and Ravendra Kumar (2015) Effect of
integrated nutrient management on yield and quality of (Oryza sativa L.) rice. Progressive
Research- an International Journal Spl-III (10):1844-1806 (Society for Scientific Development
in Agriculture and technology, Meerut (U. P.) INDIA
5. S. K. Yadav, Suresh Kumar*, A. K. S. Parihar and K. K. Verma (2015) Effect of modified and split
application of SSP on availability of phosphorus at different Journal of plant Development
Sciences 7(12):915-916
6. Suresh Kumar, Ram Bharose, Alok Kumar and S. F. A. Zaidi (2016) Effect of organic and inorganic
sources of nutrient on productivity, nutrient uptake and economics of rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Journal of Plant Development Sciences 8(1) : 41-44
7. N K Tiwari, S.F.A. Zaidi, Chandan Kumar, and Rahul Kumar Singh (2016) Effect of split of NPK
fertility on nutrient uptake by hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.) and soil health. Agriculture
Update11(1) 75-78
8. Rajesh Kumar, S.F.A. Zaidi, Govind Singh, Binod Kumar and Kamlesh Kumar Nishad. (2016) Effect of
integrated nutrient management on yield and phosphorus availability of aromatic ric4e (oryza
sativa L.) in inceptisol of eastern U.P. Advance Research Journal of Crop Improvement 7(1)
140-142
List of Ph.D. degree awarded during 2015-16
S.N.o. Name of student and Id. No. Title of Thesis
Date of
submission
Major advisor
1 Sri Ram Bharose A-7037/12
Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management
on Rice Productivity and Soil Fertility
Dec 2015
Dr. Suresh Kumar Asstt
Professor
2. Govind Singh A-5639/10
Characterization and classification of soil of University Seed Project farms for land use
planning- 2015
June 2015
Dr. T.P.S. Katiyar
Professor
3. Rajesh Kumar A-7038/12
Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on yield and quality of Basmati/ aromatic rice in Incepti soil of Eastern U.P. - 2015
July 2015
Dr. S.F.A. Zaidi Assoc.
Professor
4. Kedar Nath Rai A-6380/11
Effect of organic sources and fertilizers on Nutrient availability and Productivity of
Rice-wheat Cropping system .2015
December 2015
Dr. Alok Kumar Assoc.
Professor
5. Satyendra Tiwari A-5003/09/11
Effect of Gypsum and organic amendments in reclamation of sodic soil and performance
of Rice Crop.-2015
August 2015
Dr. T.P.S. Katiyar
Professor
6. Nand Kishor
Tiwari A-5001/09/11
Effect of split application of NPK on fertilizer use efficiency (FUE) and yield of
hybrid rice in partially reclaimed salt affected soil..2015
February 2016
Dr. S.F.A. Zaidi
Assoc. Professor
7. Maneesh Kumar A-7036/12
Soil survey in relation to salt affected soils of Faizabad District in eastern U.P. April 2016
Dr Neeraj Kumar Asstt
Professor
List of M. Sc. (Ag) degree awarded during 2015-16
S. No.
Name of student I.d No.
Title of Thesis Date of submission
Major advisor
1. Ravindra Mishra Id no A-8213/14
Effect of nutrient management practices on soil properties and productivity of green gram (Vigrna radiate L.)
July 2016 Alok Kumar
2. Ramesh Kumar Id No A-8212/14
To study the effect of herbicides on soil health and yield wheat
July 2016 R.K.Pathak
3. Vijendra Kumar Id.No.A-8215/14
Integrated nitrogen management on availability of nutrients and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
July 2016 K.K.Verma
4. Lalit Kirshna Yadav Id.No. A-8209/14
Effect of single super phosphate on soil properties and forage yield of cowpea
(Vigna unguiculata L.) entries.
July 2016 Suresh Kumar
5. Promod Kumar Tiwari Id. No.A-8210/14
Effect of the Azotobacter and nitrogen on yield and yield attributing characters of mustard crop in partially reclaimed soil.
July 2016 R.P. Singh
6. Chootey Lal Id. No.A-8208/14
Effect of sulphur and zinc on yield ,Nutrient uptake quality and Economics
of Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) in partially reclaimed sodic soil.
July 2016 A.K.S.Prihar
7. Bhanu Pratap Singh Id.No. A-8207/14
Study of soil Properties of Experimental Farms of NDUA& T, Kumarganj, Under
Different Land Use
July 2016 S.F.A.Zaidi
8. Rajesh Kumar Id. No.A-8211/14
Effect of sulphur on soil health, nutrient uptake, yield and quality of rice (Oryza sativa L.) under partially reclaimed sodic
soil,
July 2016 K.K. Verma
9. Abhimanyu Yadav Id. No.A-8205/14
Effect of Integrated Nutrient on soil Properties ,Nutrient availability and yield
of wheat.
July 2016 Adesh Kumar
10. A. Raj Kumar Id. No. A-8204/14
Effect Integrated Nutrient Management on Soil Properties, Growth and yield of rice
(Oryza sativa L.)
July2016 Neeraj Kumar
11. Vivek Kumar Pandey Id.No.A-7589/13
Evaluation of soil fertility status under tree plantations of certain species on partially
reclaimed sodic soil.
July 2015 Dr.A.K.S. Parihar
12. Sher Singh Id.No.A-7587/13
Effect of Sulfosulfuron with and without FYM on growth and yield of late sown
wheat and soil health.
July 2015 Dr. R.K. Pathak
13. Ashok Kumar I.d.No.A-7580/13
Effect of organic management Practices on mustard productivity and soil fertility.
July 2015 Dr.Alok Kumar
14. Saurabh Pandey I.d. No.A-7586/13
Effect of Azotobacter and Nitrogen levels on growth , yield and nutrient uptake in
kharif maize (Zea mays L.)
August 2015
Dr. R.P. Singh
15. V.P. Asritha I.d No.A-7581/13
Characterization of soils generating land use / land cover data base of Amaniganj,
Block, Faizabad using GIS.
July 2015 Dr. Neeraj Kumar
16. Vijay Kumar I.d.No.A-7588/13
Production potential and nutrient efficiency of chickpea (Cirer arietinum L.)as influenced by various levels of
phosphorus and zinc with the different doses of sulphur and boron.
July 2015 Dr.Adesh Kumar
17. Brij Bhooshan Singh I.d.No.A-7582/13
Effect of sulphur and zinc on growth ,yield and nutrient uptake in late sown wheat
(Triticum aestivum L.)under partially reclaimed sodic soil.
July 2015 Dr. K. K. Verma
18. Devendra Kumar Tripathi
Id.No.A-7583/13
Response of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) to fertility levels and micronutrients.
July 2015 Dr. Suresh Kumar
19. Arjun Patel Id.No.A-7579/13
Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on maize productivity and soil fertility
under rain fed condition.
July 2015 Dr. Neeraj Kumar
20. Manvendra Pratap Singh
Id.No.A-7585/13
Characterization of the soils of Jaunpur district .
July 2015 Dr.S.F.A. Zaidi
Courses offered for I semester season 2015-16.
Course No Course Title Credit Instructor SS-111 (N) Introduction to Soil Science 3(2+1) Dr. S.F.A. Zaidi
Dr. Suresh Kumar SS-511 Soil Mineralogy, Genesis and
Classification 3(2+1) Dr. Alok Kumar
Dr. K.K. Verma SS-512 Soil Biology and Biochemistry 3(2+1) Dr. R.P. Singh
Dr. Adesh Kumar SS-513 Soil Technology 3(2+1) Dr. Ved Prakash
Dr. R.K. Pathak SS-515 Manure & Fertilizer 3(2+1) Dr. S.F.A. Zaidi
Dr. Suresh Kumar Dr. Neeraj Kumar
SS-516 Instrumental Techniques in Soil and Plant Analysis
3(2+1) Dr. S.F.A. Zaidi Dr. Suresh Kumar Dr. R.K. Pathak
SS-591 M.Sc. (Ag) Seminar 1(0+1) Dr. S.F.A. Zaidi Dr. Ved Prakash
SS-600 M.Sc.(Ag) Thesis Variable Major Advisor SS-611 Advanced Soil Physics 3(2+1) Dr. Alok Kumar
Dr. K.K. Verma SS-613 Chemistry of Submerged Soil 3(2+1) Dr. S.F.A. Zaidi
Dr. R.K. Pathak Dr. Neeraj Kumar
SS-615 Techniques of Soil Research & Instrumentation
3(2+1) Dr. S.F.A. Zaidi Dr. Suresh Kumar Dr. Neeraj Kumar
SS-691 Ph.D. Semianr 1(0+1) Dr. Ved Prakash Dr. S.F.A. Zaidi
SS-700 Ph.D. Research Variable Major Advisor
Courses offered for II semester season 2015-16. Course No Course Title Credit Instructor
B.Sc. (Ag)
MICROB-121 Agric. Microbiology 3 (2+1) Dr. R.P. Singh Dr. Adesh Kumar
SS-121(N) Soil Chemistry, Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management 3(2+1)
Dr. Suresh Kumar Dr .S.F.A. Zaidi
SS-221 (N) Manures, Fertilizers and Agro-chemicals 3(2+1)
Dr. S.F.A. Zaidi Dr. Suresh Kumar
CEL-421(N)1-
2 Remote Sensing GIS &Land use Planning 3 (1+2) Dr. Suresh Kumar Dr. S.F.A. Zaidi
CEL-421(N) 1-2
Soil Management,Conservation Problematic Soil, Soil quality 4 (1+3)
Dr. S.F.A. Zaidi Dr. Suresh Kumar
M.Sc.(Ag)
SS-521 Soil Chemistry 3(2+1) Dr. Ved Prakash Dr. R.K. Pathak
SS-522 Soil Physics 3(2+1) Dr. Alok Kumar Dr. K.K. Verma
SS-523 Soil Fertility and plant nutrition 3(2+1) Dr. S.F.A. Zaidi
Dr.A.K.S. Parihar Dr. Suresh Kumar
SS-591 M.Sc. (Ag) Seminar 1(0+1) Dr. Ved Prakash Dr.Suresh Kumar
SS-600 M.Sc.(Ag) Research Variable Major Advisor
Ph.D.
SS-621 Advances in soil fertility 3(2+1) Dr. Alok Kumar Dr. R.K. Pathak
SS-622 Physical chemistry of soil 3(2+1) Dr. Suresh Kumar Dr. Neeraj Kumar
SS-691 Ph.D. Seminar 1(0+1) Dr. Ved Prakash Dr. Alok Kumar
SS-700 Ph. D. Thesis Research Variable Major Advisor
Courses offered for I semester season 2016-17.
Course No Course Title Credit Instructor
SS-111 (N) Introduction to Soil Science 3(2+1) Dr. S.F.A. Zaidi
Dr. Suresh Kumar
SS-511 Soil Mineralogy, Genesis and
Classification 3(2+1)
Dr. Alok Kumar
Dr. K.K. Verma
SS-512 Soil Biology and Biochemistry 3(2+1) Dr. R.P. Singh
Dr. Adesh Kumar
SS-513 Soil Technology 3(2+1) Dr. Ved Prakash
Dr. R.K. Pathak
SS-515 Manure & Fertilizer 3(2+1) Dr. Alok Kumar
Dr. R K. Pathak
SS-516 Instrumental Techniques in Soil and Plant
Analysis 3(2+1)
Dr. S.F.A. Zaidi
Dr. Suresh Kumar
SS-591 M.Sc. (Ag) Seminar 1(0+1) Dr. Alok Kumar
Dr. Suresh Kumar
SS-600 M.Sc.(Ag) Thesis Variable Major Advisor
SS-611 Advanced Soil Physics 3(2+1) Dr. Alok Kumar
Dr. Neeraj Kumar
SS-613 Chemistry of Submerged Soil 3(2+1) Dr. S.F.A. Zaidi
Dr. Neeraj Kumar
SS-615 Techniques of Soil Research &
Instrumentation 3(2+1)
Dr. S.F.A. Zaidi
Dr. Suresh Kumar
SS-691 Ph.D. Semianr 1(0+1) Dr. Alok Kumar
Dr. S.F.A. Zaidi
SS-700 Ph.D. Research Variable Major Advisor
Awards received by the Scientist
Dr Suresh Kumar
1. Awarded as “Distinguished Scientist Award” for outstanding Contribution in the field of “Soil Science”
on occasion of International Conference on “Advancing Frontiers in Biotechnology for Sustainable
Agriculture and Health (AFBSAH-2016) organized by Department of Molecular and Cellular
Engineering in Collaboration with Society of Biotechnology during February 25-26, 2016 at SHIATS,
Allahabad.
2. Awarded as “Excellence Teaching Award (AFBSAH-2016)” for outstanding Contribution in the field of
“Soil Science” on occasion of International Conference on “Advancing Frontiers in Biotechnology for
Sustainable Agriculture and Health (AFBSAH-2016) organized by Department of Molecular and
Cellular Engineering in Collaboration with Society of Biotechnology during February 25-26, 2016 at
SHIATS, Allahabad.
3. Awarded as “Excellence in Teaching Award in National Conference on Science for Rural India-2016,
organizer Vijanana Bharti (S. V. S.) U. P. Chapter-III, Co-organizer & Venue BRDPG college Deoria,
U. P. -274001
Dr S.F.A. Zaidi
4. .Awarded as “Outstanding Achievement Award” for outstanding contribution in the field of Soil
Science on the occasion of National Conference on Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable
Agriculture and Affied Sciences (GRISAAS-2015)during 12-136 Decenv er, 2015 held at Rajmata
Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior.
5. Awarded as “Distinguished Scientist Award” for outstanding Contribution in the field of “Soil
Science” on occasion of International Conference on “Advancing Frontiers in Biotechnology for
Sustainable Agriculture and Health (AFBSAH-2016) organized by Department of Molecular and Cellular
Engineering in Collaboration with Society of Biotechnology during February 25-26, 2016 at SHIATS,
Allahabad.
6. .Awarded as “Excellence Teaching Award” for outstanding Contribution in the field of “Soil Science” on
occasion of National Conference on “Agricultural and Rural Inovations for Sastanable Empowerment
(ARISE-2016) during 21-22 May 2016 held ant Kakaitya University and Bala Vikasa Warangal Telangana.
Dr. K.K. Verma
7. Awarded as “Excellence in Teaching Award in National Conference on Science for Rural India-2016,
organizer Vijanana Bharti (S. V. S.) U. P. Chapter-III, Co-organizer & Venue BRDPG college Deoria,
U. P. -274001
