Dr. Sujeet Kumar Mritunjay

@itmuniversity.ac.in

Assistant Professor Department of Microbiology
ITM University Gwalior

Dr. Sujeet Kumar Mritunjay


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RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Microbiology, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Soil Science, Biochemistry
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Scholar Citations

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Scopus Publications

  • The Multifaceted Potential of Adhatoda vasica Nees: Traditional Uses, Pharmacological Activities and Biotechnological Applications
    Sekhar Tiwari, Priyanka Panchal, Harsh Mehta, Sabir Khan Pathan, Sujeet Kumar Mritunjay, et al.
    Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry, 2026
    Adhatoda vasica (L.), (A. vasica) commonly known as the malabar nut, belongs to the Acanthaceae family and has been extensively used in ayurveda and unani medicine for treating respiratory ailments such as asthma, bronchitis, and tuberculosis. This evergreen shrub is widely distributed across South and Southeast Asia, with its phytochemical composition contributing to its therapeutic properties. The plant is rich in alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, and saponins, with vasicine and vasicinone being the primary bioactive compounds responsible for its medicinal efficacy. Phytochemical analysis of A. vasica has identified several secondary metabolites, including quercetin, kaempferol, and apigenin, which exhibit antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory activities. Recent Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) studies have highlighted the presence of diverse bioactive compounds in methanolic and hexane extracts, further reinforcing its pharmacological significance. Clinical studies have demonstrated its effectiveness in treating respiratory disorders, with comparable or superior outcomes to conventional treatments. Additionally, A. vasica has shown promise in cardioprotective, hepatoprotective and anti-tubercular applications, with minimal adverse effects. Despite its widespread medicinal use, overharvesting and habitat destruction have placed A. vasica under the category of threatened species in India. The transcriptome analysis of A. vasica identified 171,064 transcripts corresponding to 55,528 genes. These genes are associated with key biosynthetic pathways. Therefore this review emphasizes the need for sustainable cultivation practices and biotechnological interventions to preserve its availability for medicinal use. While its traditional applications remain invaluable, further clinical trials are essential to validate its efficacy and safety for broader therapeutic applications. By integrating traditional knowledge with modern biotechnological advancements, A. vasica has the potential to become a significant contributor to the pharmaceutical industry.
  • A review of the epidemiology, transmission, diagnosis, prophylaxis and pandemic potential of the Nipah virus
    Sujeet Kumar Mritunjay, Dhananjay Kashyap, Shailaja Mohanta, Santosh Kumar, Vipin Kumar, et al.
    International Journal of Biotechnology, 2025
  • Bacteriological profile of blood culture isolation and their antibiotic susceptibility pattern in BIMR Hospital, Gwalior, India
    Santosh Kumar, Pranshu Sharma, Anju Goyal, Sujeet Mrityunjay, Nem Kumar Jain, et al.
    International Journal of Biotechnology, 2023
  • A study on prevalence of microbial contamination on the surface of raw salad vegetables
    Sujeet Kumar Mritunjay, Vipin Kumar
    3 Biotech, 2017
  • Microbial quality, safety, and pathogen detection by using quantitative PCR of raw salad vegetables sold in Dhanbad City, India
    Sujeet K. Mritunjay, Vipin Kumar
    Journal of Food Protection, 2017
    Consumption of ready-to-eat fresh vegetables has increased worldwide, with a consequent increase in outbreaks caused by foodborne pathogens. In the Indian subcontinent, raw fresh vegetables are usually consumed without washing or other decontamination procedures, thereby leading to new food safety threats. In this study, the microbiological quality and pathogenic profile of raw salad vegetables was evaluated through standard protocols. In total, 480 samples (60 each of eight different salad vegetables) of cucumber, tomato, carrot, coriander, cabbage, beetroot, radish, and spinach were collected from different locations in Dhanbad, a city famous for its coal fields and often called the "Coal Capital of India." The samples were analyzed for total plate count, total coliforms, Escherichia coli , E. coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes , and Salmonella spp. Incidences of pathogens were detected through quantitative PCR subsequent to isolation. Results showed that 46.7% (for total plate counts) and 30% (for total coliforms) of samples were unacceptable for consumption per the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Pathogenic microorganisms were detected in 3.7% of total samples. E. coli O157:H7 was detected in three samples of spinach (2) and beetroot ( 1 ); L. monocytogenes was detected in 14 samples of spinach ( 8 ), tomato ( 3 ), cucumber ( 2 ), and radish ( 1 ); and Salmonella spp. were detected in 16 samples of spinach ( 7 ), tomato ( 3 ), beetroot ( 2 ), cucumber ( 2 ), carrot ( 1 ), and radish ( 1 ). Pathogens were not detected in any of the cabbage and coriander samples.
  • Vermicomposting of coal fly ash using epigeic and epi-endogeic earthworm species: Nutrient dynamics and metal remediation
    Zeba Usmani, Vipin Kumar, Sujeet Kumar Mritunjay
    Rsc Advances, 2017
    Study highlights the metal removal efficiency and nutrient dynamics of three potent earthworm species from coal fly ash with a comparative aspect.
  • Fresh farm produce as a source of pathogens: A review
    Vipin Kumar, Sujeet Kumar Mritunjay
    Research Journal of Environmental Toxicology, 2015

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Plant responses to drought stress under climate change and recent biotechnological interventions for mitigation: Mini Review
    ST Soham Trivedi, Priyanka Patil, Pradeep Kumar Singh, Meshak Dhanashekaran ...
    International Journal of Environmental Sciences 11 (16), 1568-1572 , 2025
    2025
  • Proteomic Signatures and Biomarkers in Early and Pro-Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    SM Sujeet Kumar Mritunjay, Gaurangi Bhadouriya
    Journal For Basic Sciences 25 (6), 464-488 , 2025
    2025
  • Microbial Pathogens and Spoilage Mechanisms in Vegetable: A Review
    SKMSM Solanki Krushitsinh Prashantsinh
    Journal For Basic Sciences 25 (6), 119-135 , 2025
    2025
  • A review of the epidemiology, transmission, diagnosis, prophylaxis and pandemic potential of the Nipah virus
    SK Mritunjay, D Kashyap, S Mohanta, S Kumar, V Kumar, V Chauhan, ...
    International Journal of Biotechnology 15 (1), 35-51 , 2025
    2025
  • Bacteriological profile of blood culture isolation and their antibiotic susceptibility pattern in BIMR Hospital, Gwalior, India
    ASSML Santosh Kumar, Pranshu Sharma, Anju Goyal, Sujeet Mrityunjay, Nem ...
    International Journal of Biotechnology 14 (4), 293-302 , 2024
    2024
  • Risk Based Evaluation and Study of Environmental Monitoring in a Food Industry
    SA Sujeet Kumar Mrityunjay
    Journal of Food & Industrial Microbiology 8 (6), 1-13 , 2022
    2022
  • Studies on Phytochemical and Inhibitory Activity of Psidium guajava Leaf Extracts with Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
    NeuroQuantology 20 (19), 1828-1839 , 2022
    2022
  • A study on prevalence of microbial contamination on the surface of raw salad vegetables
    SK Mritunjay, V Kumar
    3 Biotech 7 (1), 13 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 84
  • Vermicomposting of coal fly ash using epigeic and epi-endogeic earthworm species: nutrient dynamics and metal remediation. RSC Adv 7: 4876–4890
    Z Usmani, V Kumar, SK Mritunjay
    2017
    Citations: 6
  • Microbial quality, safety, and pathogen detection by using quantitative PCR of raw salad vegetables sold in Dhanbad city, India
    SK Mritunjay, V Kumar
    Journal of Food Protection 80 (1), 121-126 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 22
  • Vermicomposting of coal fly ash using epigeic and epi-endogeic earthworm species: nutrient dynamics and metal remediation
    Z Usmani, V Kumar, SK Mritunjay
    RSC advances 7 (9), 4876-4890 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 53
  • Fresh farm produce as a source of pathogens: A review
    SK Mritunjay, V Kumar
    Res. J. Environ. Toxicol 9 (2), 59-70 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 97
  • Potential Hazards of Microbial Contamination Associated with Raw Eaten Salad Vegetables and Fresh Produces.
    MSK Kumar V
    Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research 23 (4), 741-748 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 15
  • Adansonia digitata L.(baobab): a review of traditional information and taxonomic description
    J Rahul, MK Jain, SP Singh, RK Kamal, A Naz, AK Gupta, SK Mrityunjay
    Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 5 (1), 79-84 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 267
  • Is raw eaten vegetables and salads are safe for consumption? A microbiological investigation in the context of food safety
    SK Mritunjay, V Kumar
    Environmental sustainability: Concepts, principles, evidences and … , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 2

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Adansonia digitata L.(baobab): a review of traditional information and taxonomic description
    J Rahul, MK Jain, SP Singh, RK Kamal, A Naz, AK Gupta, SK Mrityunjay
    Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 5 (1), 79-84 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 267
  • Fresh farm produce as a source of pathogens: A review
    SK Mritunjay, V Kumar
    Res. J. Environ. Toxicol 9 (2), 59-70 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 97
  • A study on prevalence of microbial contamination on the surface of raw salad vegetables
    SK Mritunjay, V Kumar
    3 Biotech 7 (1), 13 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 84
  • Vermicomposting of coal fly ash using epigeic and epi-endogeic earthworm species: nutrient dynamics and metal remediation
    Z Usmani, V Kumar, SK Mritunjay
    RSC advances 7 (9), 4876-4890 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 53
  • Microbial quality, safety, and pathogen detection by using quantitative PCR of raw salad vegetables sold in Dhanbad city, India
    SK Mritunjay, V Kumar
    Journal of Food Protection 80 (1), 121-126 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 22
  • Potential Hazards of Microbial Contamination Associated with Raw Eaten Salad Vegetables and Fresh Produces.
    MSK Kumar V
    Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research 23 (4), 741-748 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 15
  • Vermicomposting of coal fly ash using epigeic and epi-endogeic earthworm species: nutrient dynamics and metal remediation. RSC Adv 7: 4876–4890
    Z Usmani, V Kumar, SK Mritunjay
    2017
    Citations: 6
  • Is raw eaten vegetables and salads are safe for consumption? A microbiological investigation in the context of food safety
    SK Mritunjay, V Kumar
    Environmental sustainability: Concepts, principles, evidences and … , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 2
  • Plant responses to drought stress under climate change and recent biotechnological interventions for mitigation: Mini Review
    ST Soham Trivedi, Priyanka Patil, Pradeep Kumar Singh, Meshak Dhanashekaran ...
    International Journal of Environmental Sciences 11 (16), 1568-1572 , 2025
    2025
  • Proteomic Signatures and Biomarkers in Early and Pro-Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    SM Sujeet Kumar Mritunjay, Gaurangi Bhadouriya
    Journal For Basic Sciences 25 (6), 464-488 , 2025
    2025
  • Microbial Pathogens and Spoilage Mechanisms in Vegetable: A Review
    SKMSM Solanki Krushitsinh Prashantsinh
    Journal For Basic Sciences 25 (6), 119-135 , 2025
    2025
  • A review of the epidemiology, transmission, diagnosis, prophylaxis and pandemic potential of the Nipah virus
    SK Mritunjay, D Kashyap, S Mohanta, S Kumar, V Kumar, V Chauhan, ...
    International Journal of Biotechnology 15 (1), 35-51 , 2025
    2025
  • Bacteriological profile of blood culture isolation and their antibiotic susceptibility pattern in BIMR Hospital, Gwalior, India
    ASSML Santosh Kumar, Pranshu Sharma, Anju Goyal, Sujeet Mrityunjay, Nem ...
    International Journal of Biotechnology 14 (4), 293-302 , 2024
    2024
  • Risk Based Evaluation and Study of Environmental Monitoring in a Food Industry
    SA Sujeet Kumar Mrityunjay
    Journal of Food & Industrial Microbiology 8 (6), 1-13 , 2022
    2022
  • Studies on Phytochemical and Inhibitory Activity of Psidium guajava Leaf Extracts with Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
    NeuroQuantology 20 (19), 1828-1839 , 2022
    2022