Dr. Jitender Kumar
Assistant Professor
Department of Plant Sciences
Central University of Himachal Pradesh
Dharamshala, District- Kangra
Contact No.: - +91 6283767612, +91 9418393796
Email: - jitenderkumarcuhp@
EDUCATION
Ph.D.
M.Sc.
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Plant Science, Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Forestry, Horticulture
Unveiling the medicinal treasure of Habenaria intermedia D.Don: A review Kajal Choudhary, Shelja Shelja, Jitender Kumar, Anukriti Anukriti Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, 2025 Plants are a significant source of traditional medicine because of their ability to prevent and treat human diseases. Habenaria intermedia is a terrestrial orchid of the Himalayas (1,200–4,000 m) known for immunomodulating properties and has great capability for cell regeneration. This orchid is the key component of Chyawanprash and Ayurvedic medicines, which are traditionally used as an appetizer, immune system booster, blood purifier, and brain tonic. The tubers are used in polyherbal formulations that are rich in antioxidants, strong in vital energy, and used to treat asthma, leprosy, and skin diseases. Different secondary metabolites, such as catechin, batatasin III, sinapic acid, β-sitosterol, gallic acid, p-coumaric acid, hydroxybenzoic acid, scopoletin, linoleic acid, and loroglossol extracted from the tubers and roots shows different pharmacological activities such as anti-bacterial, anti-stress, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and immunomodulatory. This review paper explores the medicinal uses, phytoconstituents, and pharmacological properties of H. intermedia. The natural population has decreased because of habitat degradation and destructive exploitation. Therefore, the habitat must be protected to preserve it in a native environment.
A comprehensive review on threats and conservation status of orchids Jitender Kumar, Diksha Katoch, Ambika Thakur, Arpit Pathania, Apurav Anand, et al. Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, 2024 Orchids are the most diverse and valuable plants in the world. These are the major constituents of traditional Chinese medicine. Horticulturists and collectors highly value them due to their esthetic appeal and cultural significance. However, many orchids risk extinction due to habitat loss, over-collection, and other human activities. To address this issue, various conservation strategies have been developed and implemented. This review paper focuses on the orchids’ conservation status, threats, and conservation measures. Habitat conservation allows the long-term existence of life on Earth. The conservation efforts involve a combination of in situ and ex situ measurements. The in situ maintenance involves protecting the natural habitats where orchids grow, such as establishing protected areas and restoring degraded habitats. The ex situ measures include cultivating and preserving orchids outside their natural habitats, such as botanical gardens, seed banks, and cryopreservation.
ENHANCING POSTHARVEST STABILITY AND SHELF LIFE OF PERISHABLE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES USING MOLECULAR APPROACHES Bioengineered Fruit and Vegetables Trends in Postharvest Quality Improvement, 2024
GENETIC AND GENOME ENGINEERING OF UNDERUTILIZED FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CROPS: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR POSTHARVEST QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Bioengineered Fruit and Vegetables Trends in Postharvest Quality Improvement, 2024
A comprehensive review on recent advances in nanomaterial facilitated phytoremediation N Kumar, R Devi, S Devi, S Singh, AS Bisht, J Kumar, A Kumari, N Neha, ... Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants 32 (2), 185-204 , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
Morpho-anatomical investigation and Metabolic Profiling of Gastrochilus calceolaris (Buch.-Ham. ex Sm.) D. Don: A critically endangered epiphytic orchid Anukriti, N Gill, K Choudhary, M Verma, Shelja, J Kumar, H Singh, ... Plant Science Today 13 (1), 1-10 , 2026 2026
Electrokinetics Bioremediation: Concept, Application and Future Opportunities H Singh, K Sapehia, J Kumar Environmental Science Archives 4 (1), 260-273 , 2025 2025
Molecular Approaches for Authentication and Identification of Medicinal Plants J Kumar, K Choudhary, Shelja, Anukriti, H Singh, A Kumar, P Bagga Plant Molecular Biology Reporter, 1-21 , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
Unveiling the medicinal treasure of Habenaria intermedia D.Don: A review JK Kajal Choudhary, Shelja, Anukriti Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology 13 (3), 15-20 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
The Revitalizing Potential of Crepidium Acuminatum (D.Don) Szlach.:A Comprehensive Review JK Shelja, Kajal Choudhary, Anukriti, Mukesh Verma Journal of Chemical Health Risks 15 (3), 658-669 , 2025 2025
Molecular Dynamics Simulation and Structural Insights into The SMN1 Protein Involved in the Pathogenesis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy P Bagga, S Singh, G Ram, S Kapil, R Eerapagula, P Puri, J Kumar, ... Journal of Neonatal Surgery 14 (13s) , 2025 2025
Dynamic Applied Interactions Amid Nanoparticles, Beneficial Soil Microorganisms and Phytopathogens P Goswami, A Kumar, V Arya, B Arya, J Kumar, AK Thakur, GP Rao Nanotechnology: Agriculture, Environment and Health, 53-74 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Effect of plant growth regulators on morphology and physiology of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal AJ Sharma, S Punyal, P Sharma, ZA Wani, S Pant, N Kumar, J Kumar, ... Vegetos 37 (3), 1-11 , 2024 2024
Tinospora Cordifolia (Willd.) Hook.f. & Thomson: A Review on Herbal Formulations and Health Benefits. JK Sunlata Thapar, Kajal Choudhary, Shelja, Anukriti Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy 13 (3), 14-19 , 2024 2024
Genetic and Genome Engineering of Underutilized Fruit and Vegetable Crops: Challenges and Opportunities For Postharvest Quality Improvement N Singh, N Singh, J Kumar Bioengineered Fruit and Vegetables, 237-252 , 2024 2024
Enhancing Postharvest Stability and Shelf Life of Perishable Fruits and Vegetables Using Molecular Approaches J Kumar, C Kajal, Shelja Bioengineered Fruit and Vegetables, 75-92 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
A comprehensive review on threats and conservation status of orchids J Kumar, D Katoch, A Thakur, A Pathania, A Anand, K Choudhary, Shelja Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology 12 (2), 43-47 , 2024 2024 Citations: 16
Importance of Bioactive Secondary Metabolites in Orchids: A Review JK Kajal Choudhary, Shelja, Anukriti, Shailja Journal of Chemical Health Risks 14 (01), 2009-2025 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Biosynthesis of anticancer phytochemical compounds and their chemistry A Dogra, J Kumar Frontiers in Pharmacology 14, 1136779 , 2023 2023 Citations: 20
Conservation status, anticancer compounds and pharmacological aspects of royle: a review Podophyllum hexandrum J Kumar, P Sandal, A Singh, A Kumar, V Arya, R Devi, R Verma Indian J Ecol 49 (3), 1096-1102 , 2022 2022 Citations: 16
Ethnomedicinal status and pharmacological profile of some important orchids of Uttarakhand (NorthWestern Himalayas), India A Balkrishna, R Juyal, R Devi, J Kumar, A Prakash, P Pathak, VP Arya, ... J. Orchid Soc. India 34, 137-47 , 2020 2020 Citations: 14
Evaluation of phytochemical constituents and anti-bacterial activities of Podophyllum hexandrum–An endangered medicinal plant of Himalayan Region J Kumar, H Dhillon Journal of Nanomaterials Science 2, 01-06 , 2018 2018 Citations: 2
Regeneration competence of Dendrobium nobile Lindl. through pseudobulb segments: A study in vitro PP Anuprabha, A Prakash, J Kumar J. Orchid Soc. India 31, 71-75 , 2017 2017 Citations: 15
Chemical profiling assisted quality assessment of podophyllotoxin from Podophyllum hexandrum by LC-APCI-3Q-MS/MS DK Sharma, A Kumar, J Kumar International Journal of Farm Sciences 6 (3), 70-76 , 2016 2016 Citations: 1
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Biosynthesis of anticancer phytochemical compounds and their chemistry A Dogra, J Kumar Frontiers in Pharmacology 14, 1136779 , 2023 2023 Citations: 20
A comprehensive review on threats and conservation status of orchids J Kumar, D Katoch, A Thakur, A Pathania, A Anand, K Choudhary, Shelja Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology 12 (2), 43-47 , 2024 2024 Citations: 16
Conservation status, anticancer compounds and pharmacological aspects of royle: a review Podophyllum hexandrum J Kumar, P Sandal, A Singh, A Kumar, V Arya, R Devi, R Verma Indian J Ecol 49 (3), 1096-1102 , 2022 2022 Citations: 16
Regeneration competence of Dendrobium nobile Lindl. through pseudobulb segments: A study in vitro PP Anuprabha, A Prakash, J Kumar J. Orchid Soc. India 31, 71-75 , 2017 2017 Citations: 15
Ethnomedicinal status and pharmacological profile of some important orchids of Uttarakhand (NorthWestern Himalayas), India A Balkrishna, R Juyal, R Devi, J Kumar, A Prakash, P Pathak, VP Arya, ... J. Orchid Soc. India 34, 137-47 , 2020 2020 Citations: 14
Molecular Approaches for Authentication and Identification of Medicinal Plants J Kumar, K Choudhary, Shelja, Anukriti, H Singh, A Kumar, P Bagga Plant Molecular Biology Reporter, 1-21 , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
TLC profiling and phytochemical screening of Podophyllum hexandrum Royle–an endangered medicinal plant J Kumar, H Dhillon International Journal of Farm Sciences 5 (1), 56-61 , 2015 2015 Citations: 6
Dynamic Applied Interactions Amid Nanoparticles, Beneficial Soil Microorganisms and Phytopathogens P Goswami, A Kumar, V Arya, B Arya, J Kumar, AK Thakur, GP Rao Nanotechnology: Agriculture, Environment and Health, 53-74 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Importance of Bioactive Secondary Metabolites in Orchids: A Review JK Kajal Choudhary, Shelja, Anukriti, Shailja Journal of Chemical Health Risks 14 (01), 2009-2025 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Evaluation of phytochemical constituents and anti-bacterial activities of Podophyllum hexandrum–An endangered medicinal plant of Himalayan Region J Kumar, H Dhillon Journal of Nanomaterials Science 2, 01-06 , 2018 2018 Citations: 2
Studies on in vitro production of podophyllotoxin from Podophyllum hexandrum using callus and cell culture J kumar SHOOLINI UNIVERSITY , 2015 2015 Citations: 2
A comprehensive review on recent advances in nanomaterial facilitated phytoremediation N Kumar, R Devi, S Devi, S Singh, AS Bisht, J Kumar, A Kumari, N Neha, ... Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants 32 (2), 185-204 , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
Unveiling the medicinal treasure of Habenaria intermedia D.Don: A review JK Kajal Choudhary, Shelja, Anukriti Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology 13 (3), 15-20 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Enhancing Postharvest Stability and Shelf Life of Perishable Fruits and Vegetables Using Molecular Approaches J Kumar, C Kajal, Shelja Bioengineered Fruit and Vegetables, 75-92 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Chemical profiling assisted quality assessment of podophyllotoxin from Podophyllum hexandrum by LC-APCI-3Q-MS/MS DK Sharma, A Kumar, J Kumar International Journal of Farm Sciences 6 (3), 70-76 , 2016 2016 Citations: 1
Morpho-anatomical investigation and Metabolic Profiling of Gastrochilus calceolaris (Buch.-Ham. ex Sm.) D. Don: A critically endangered epiphytic orchid Anukriti, N Gill, K Choudhary, M Verma, Shelja, J Kumar, H Singh, ... Plant Science Today 13 (1), 1-10 , 2026 2026
Electrokinetics Bioremediation: Concept, Application and Future Opportunities H Singh, K Sapehia, J Kumar Environmental Science Archives 4 (1), 260-273 , 2025 2025
The Revitalizing Potential of Crepidium Acuminatum (D.Don) Szlach.:A Comprehensive Review JK Shelja, Kajal Choudhary, Anukriti, Mukesh Verma Journal of Chemical Health Risks 15 (3), 658-669 , 2025 2025
Molecular Dynamics Simulation and Structural Insights into The SMN1 Protein Involved in the Pathogenesis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy P Bagga, S Singh, G Ram, S Kapil, R Eerapagula, P Puri, J Kumar, ... Journal of Neonatal Surgery 14 (13s) , 2025 2025
Effect of plant growth regulators on morphology and physiology of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal AJ Sharma, S Punyal, P Sharma, ZA Wani, S Pant, N Kumar, J Kumar, ... Vegetos 37 (3), 1-11 , 2024 2024
