Dr. Shivom Singh, Associate Professor, ITM University Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, He having strong background in the field of Environmental Science and good experience of academics, research and administrative duties. He received two Ph.D. degrees, first in Botany from MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly and the second in Environmental Sciences from Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar and also availed Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Department of Biological Science, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
Dr. Singh has a wonderful research career and published about 60 research and review articles in reputed national and international journals. He edited two international books published by IGI Global, USA and one national book published by Discovery Publishing house, New Delhi and filed one patent. He is also active members of many professional bodies and editorial boards and visited to Switzerland, France and Germany.
Dr. Singh completed one research project fund
EDUCATION
M Sc., Ph.D.
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Environmental Science, General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Waste Management and Disposal
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Scopus Publications
352
Scholar Citations
10
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Scopus Publications
CHEMICAL PROFILING AND STRUCTURE ELUCIDATION OF BIOACTIVE CONSTITUENTS FROM THE METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF PHILONOTIS MOLLIS P Swarnkar, S Singh, S Gore, K S. Rathore Rasayan Journal of Chemistry, 2026 Bryophytes are progressively considered to have potential for future applications in natural bioactive compoundswith varied pharmacological effects. The chemical composition of the moss Philonotis mollis was determinedbyGC-MS profiling a methanolic extract of the moss. The number of volatile compounds that were identifiedwassixteen, including major phenolic and aromatic compounds vanillin (16.99), 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde(9.13), and m-guaiacol (1.03), as well as such fatty acids as n-hexadecanoic acid (13.86), oleic acid (10.94), andoctadecanoic acid (6.30). Pregna-5,16-dien-20-one, 3-hydroxy-, and cholesta-4,6-dien-3-ol were also found to showa range of lipophilic metabolites. The antioxidant and antimicrobial ones included quercetin, rutin, gallic acid, andanew flavonoid 2(3, 4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy -4H -chromen-4-one. These discoveries make P. mollis animportant source of bioactive molecules that can substitute synthetic additives whose toxicity has already beenproven to be harmful to humans and the environment. It is part of the growing body of research on bryophyte natural product chemistry, and it tackles the pressing problem of finding alternatives to synthetic compounds inpharmaceuticals, food preservation, and cosmetics, which have to be sustainable and based on plants. The studyoffers a baseline on which subsequent bioassay-directed research efforts should be developed in the future andhasthe potential to stimulate wider screening of bryophyte biodiversity and discover novel biological leads behindtherapeutic value. In the end, this study contributes to the change toward green chemistry and sustainabledevelopment of drugs and the pharmacological potential of the non-vascular plants that remains unexploited.
Isolation and Characterisation of Bioactive Compounds from Methanolic Extract of Thuidium delicatulum (Hedw.) Pooja Swarnkar, Shivom Singh, Shivani Gore, Kajal S. Rathore Journal of Natural Remedies, 2026 Background: Medicinal plants have played a critical role in treating various diseases, with studies indicating that approximately 80% of the global population relies, either directly or indirectly, on herbal medicines. However, bryophytes remain significantly understudied, comprising only 6% of phytochemical research despite their widespread occurrence and chemical richness. Thuidium species of bryophytes have been utilised in traditional medicinal systems such as Native American, Chinese, and Indian medicine for their therapeutic benefits. Aim: To isolate and identify volatile bioactive compounds from Thuidium delicatulum, with a focus on elucidating the structure of a newly isolated compound. Methods: Methanolic extract were analysed through qualitative phytochemical screening, FTIR spectroscopy, HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR (1H and 13C) for structural elucidation and confirmed via CSEARCH 13C-NMR spectral similarity search tool. Results: The extract revealed a rich presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, glycosides, and phenolics. FTIR confirmed functional groups such as hydroxyl, carbonyl, ether, and aromatic moieties. HPLC showed high levels of gallic acid (61.05 μg/mL), ellagic acid (40 μg/mL), and other flavonoids like rutin and quercetin. GC-MS identified 32 volatile compounds, with Methyl 8,9-octadecadienoate (25.33%) being the most abundant. NMR analysis led to the identification of a novel compound, 2-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-1,7-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one (C8H17N3O), validated with 100% spectral similarity. Conclusion: These findings suggest that T. delicatulum is a promising source of natural bioactive molecules with potential antioxidant and therapeutic applications. Further studies are recommended to evaluate the antimicrobial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic potential of the extract and the newly identified compound. Major Findings: The study presents the first detailed chemical profiling of T. delicatulum, revealing rich phytochemical diversity and identifying 50 compounds through GC-MS. A novel bioactive compound, 2-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-1,7-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one, was identified.
Assessment of atmospheric heavy metal deposition using moss Plagiomnium undulatum by active biomonitoring in Almora city, Uttarakhand (India) Priyank Chaturvedi, Shiv Om Singh, Kajal S. Rathore Environment Conservation Journal, 2025 Mosses, particularly Plagiomnium undulatum, are effective bioindicators for monitoring environmental contamination, especially from heavy metals of both natural and anthropogenic origins. This research explored spatial and temporal variations in atmospheric metal deposition in Almora city, Uttarakhand, using active biomonitoring techniques. Moss samples were collected from Mukteshwar due to the limited anthropogenic activity, relatively clean air, and absence of major industrial activity, making it suitable for baseline comparison. In contrast, within Almora, samples were transplanted at 0.5 km, 1.0 km, and 3.0 km distances in all cardinal directions to monitor the spatial variation in heavy metal deposition. The concentrations of nine heavy metals (Al, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Cd, and Pb) were analyzed using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). Metal deposition followed the seasonal order: summer > winter > monsoon. During the summer, the highest concentrations of metals in Plagiomnium undulatum were recorded at a distance of 0.5 km from the center of Almora city. The highest recorded concentrations were Fe (27,038.27 μg/g, East), Al (26,263.84 μg/g, South), Mn (304.04 μg/g, South), and Zn (179.27 μg/g, East). Additionally, metals like Cu, Ni, As, Cd, and Pb showed elevated levels in summer and winter compared to the monsoon season. However, the pronounced seasonal variation could primarily be caused by peak gasoline consumption during the summer, followed by winter due to a significant increase in tourist activities. The metal concentration order across all seasons was Fe > Al > Mn > Zn > Ni > Cu > As > Pb > Cd. These findings confirm that P. undulatum is a reliable marker of the spatial and seasonal variability of atmospheric metal concentration. Heavy metals in the air principally come from industrial emissions during metal fabrication, vehicular activities, forest fires, and natural processes such as soil erosion, dust, and snowmelt. In addition, the research illustrates the role of topography and hilly terrain on air quality with the potential implication for human health, agricultural output, and ecosystem equilibrium and its importance for sustaining air pollution management.
Advancement of bryophytes from traditional uses to pharmaceutical applications: A review Pooja Swarnkar, Shivani Gore, Kajal S. Rathore, Shivom Singh Environment Conservation Journal, 2024 Bryophytes, which include liverworts, mosses, and hornworts, have a long history of traditional medicinal use and are now gaining attention for their biotechnological applications. The evolution of bryophytes and their transition from traditional medicine to biotechnological applications can be explored through various studies. With more than 25,000 species, they constitute a significant part of the terrestrial flora. Bryophytes produce a variety of secondary metabolites, including terpenoids, phenols, glycosides, fatty acids, and amino acids. Bryophytes exhibit cytotoxic and antimicrobial activities, making them promising resources for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industry applications. The traditional uses of bryophytes in medicine are reported in various cultures, including traditional Chinese, Indian, and Native American medicine. Recent advancements in technology and research methodologies have revealed the intricate chemical composition and pharmacological potential of bryophytes, leading to the identification of bioactive compounds with promising therapeutic properties. However details about the potential of bryophytes are currently scattered and not thoroughly documented. The present review focuses on gathering and organizing information about bryophytes and highlighting the challenges, opportunities, and future prospects in harnessing their therapeutic potential for the benefit of global healthcare.
Characterisation and antagonistic potential of Trichoderma species isolated from forest soils of central India against Rhizoctonia solani Tropical Agriculture, 2024
Environmental Considerations and Sustainability Rhizosphere Revolution Unveiling the Secrets of Insect Pheromones in Soil Health and Vermicompost Production, 2024
The Sentient Soil Hypothesis Rhizosphere Revolution Unveiling the Secrets of Insect Pheromones in Soil Health and Vermicompost Production, 2024
A Household Survey During Corona Virus Pandemic to Assess Indoor Air Quality and their Correlation with Women's Health Parameters Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, 2022
Using bryophytes as a tool to cure European foulbrood disease of honey bee: An eco-friendly approach Current Science, 2011
Chlorophyll a fluorescence measurements for validating the tolerant bryophytes for heavy metal (Pb) biomapping Current Science, 2010
Retrospective metal data of the last 100 years deduced by moss, Barbula sp. from Mussoorie city, Garhwal Hills, India Current Science, 2008
Biomonitoring of metal deposition by using moss transplant method through Hypnum cupressiforme (Hedw.) Mussoorie Journal of Environmental Biology, 2008
Biomapping of atmospheric metals fall by moss Rhodobryum roseum by active transplant technique in Mussoorie City of Garhwal Hills Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, 2008
Biomapping of seasonal trend of trace metals at petrol pump and bus station on Kumaon hills Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, 2007
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
In-vitro antagonistic activity of Trichoderma spp. isolated from forest soils of central India against Macrophomina phaseolina for identification of potential strain S Parihar, HO Saxena, A Kumar, S Singh Vegetos, 1-7 , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
Advancement of bryophytes from traditional uses to pharmaceutical applications: A review. P Swarnkar, S Gore, KS Rathore, S Singh Environment Conservation Journal 25 (2) , 2024 2024 Citations: 4
Characterisation and antagonistic potential of Trichoderma species isolated from forest soils of central India against Rhizoctonia solani S Parihar, HO Saxena, S Singh, A Kumar, PS Chauhan Tropical Agriculture 101 (2), 167-177 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Multivariant Assessment of Metals Using Liverworts as an Appealing Tool in Catchment Sites of Uttarakhand, India P Chaturvedi, S Singh, KS Rathore Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 22 (4), 1921-1930 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Natural extracts from Marchantia polymorpha against plant pathogens growth inhibition S Singh, S Gore, S Gupta, GK Singh Environment Conservation Journal 24 (2), 311-319 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
Biochar impregnated nanomaterials for environmental cleanup P Dixit, KS Rathore, S Singh Nano-biotechnology for Waste Water Treatment: Theory and Practices, 331-345 , 2022 2022 Citations: 1
A comparative study of air quality assessment before and during lockdown among Metro Cities of India P Chaturvedi, KS Rathore, M Chaturvedi, SO Singh Environment Conservation Journal 21 (3), 177-185 , 2020 2020
Impact of aqueous and organic extracts of Rhodobryum roseum on inhibition of fungal and bacterial growth S Singh, KS Rathore, DR Khanna Environment Conservation Journal 21 (1&2), 151-161 , 2020 2020 Citations: 2
Detrimental Impact of Plastic Outcome on Agriculture: Biggest Threat to Environment S Singh, P Dixit, KS Rathore, N Sharma Handbook of Research on Environmental and Human Health Impacts of Plastic … , 2020 2020 Citations: 2
Organic farming: challenge for chemical pollution in aquatic ecosystem S Singh, B Kumar, N Sharma, KS Rathore Handbook of Research on the Adverse Effects of Pesticide Pollution in … , 2019 2019 Citations: 10
Phytochemical screening and total phenolic content in the extract of bryophyte Plagiochasma appendiculatum and Dicranum scoparium G Bhadauriya, KS Rathore, S Singh Environment Conservation Journal 19 (1&2), 175-181 , 2018 2018 Citations: 9
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi: Next generation bioagents for sustainable agriculture KS Rathore, S Singh, AK Sharma EVERYMAN S, 85 , 2018 2018 Citations: 2
Bryomonitoring of atmospheric elements in Rhodobryum giganteum (Schwaegr.) Par., growing in Uttarakhand region of Indian Himalayas S Singh, K Srivastava, D Gahtori, DK Saxena Aerosol and Air Quality Research 17 (3), 810-820 , 2017 2017 Citations: 12
Promoting and inhibiting effects of bryophyte extracts on the seed germination and seedling growth of Vigna radiata and Cicer arietinum G Bhadauriya, S Singh, K Srivastava Biol. Forum 8, 410-416 , 2016 2016 Citations: 4
Handbook of research on uncovering new methods for ecosystem management through bioremediation S Singh, K Srivastava Information Science Reference , 2015 2015 Citations: 8
Monitoring of metal deposition by moss Barbula constricta J. Linn., from Mussoorie hills in the India. KS Kajal Srivastava, SS Shivom Singh, DK Saxena 2014
Monitoring of Metal Deposition by Moss Barbula Constricta J. Linn., from Mussoorie Hills in the India K Srivastava, S Singh, DK Saxena Environmental Research, Engineering and Management 67 (1), 54-62 , 2014 2014 Citations: 6
Mycorrhizal inoculum production S Singh, K Srivastava, S Sharma, AK Sharma Mycorrhizal Fungi: Use in Sustainable Agriculture and Land Restoration, 67-79 , 2014 2014 Citations: 12
An assessment of atmospheric metal deposition in Garhwal Hills, India by moss Rhodobryum giganteum (Schwaegr.) Par DK Saxena, PS Hooda, S Singh, K Srivastava, HM Kalaji, D Gahtori Geophytology 43 (1), 17-28 , 2013 2013 Citations: 9
Bryophytes as green brain: unique and indispensable small creature S Singh, K Srivastava International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research 23 (2 … , 2013 2013 Citations: 12
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Chlorophyll a fluorescence measurements for validating the tolerant bryophytes for heavy metal (Pb) biomapping Z Tuba, DK Saxena, K Srivastava, S Singh, S Czobel, HM Kalaji Current Science, 1505-1508 , 2010 2010 Citations: 60
Atmospheric heavy metal deposition in Garhwal hill area (India): Estimation based on native moss analysis DK Saxena, S Singh, K Srivastava Aerosol and Air Quality Research 8 (1), 94-111 , 2008 2008 Citations: 41
Role of microbiologically rich compost in reducing biotic and abiotic stresses CM Mehta, V Gupta, S Singh, R Srivastava, E Sen, M Romantschuk, ... Microorganisms in environmental management: microbes and environment, 113-134 , 2012 2012 Citations: 28
Retrospective metal data of the last 100 years deduced by moss, Barbula sp. from Mussoorie city, Garhwal Hills, India DK Saxena, K Srivastava, S Singh Current Science, 901-904 , 2008 2008 Citations: 26
Antifungal and antibacterial activities of crude withanolides extract from the roots of Withania somnifera(L.) Dunal(Ashwagandha) H Punetha, S Singh, AK Gaur Environment Conservation Journal 11 (1-2), 65-69 , 2010 2010 Citations: 16
Using bryophytes as a tool to cure European foulbrood disease of honey bee: an eco-friendly approach D Gahtori, P Chaturvedi, S Singh Current Science, 420-423 , 2011 2011 Citations: 14
Bryomonitoring of atmospheric elements in Rhodobryum giganteum (Schwaegr.) Par., growing in Uttarakhand region of Indian Himalayas S Singh, K Srivastava, D Gahtori, DK Saxena Aerosol and Air Quality Research 17 (3), 810-820 , 2017 2017 Citations: 12
Mycorrhizal inoculum production S Singh, K Srivastava, S Sharma, AK Sharma Mycorrhizal Fungi: Use in Sustainable Agriculture and Land Restoration, 67-79 , 2014 2014 Citations: 12
Bryophytes as green brain: unique and indispensable small creature S Singh, K Srivastava International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research 23 (2 … , 2013 2013 Citations: 12
Biomonitoring of metal deposition by using moss transplant method through Hypnum cupressiforme (Hedw.) in Mussoorie DK Saxena, K Srivastava, S Singh J Environ Biol 29, 683-688 , 2008 2008 Citations: 12
Organic farming: challenge for chemical pollution in aquatic ecosystem S Singh, B Kumar, N Sharma, KS Rathore Handbook of Research on the Adverse Effects of Pesticide Pollution in … , 2019 2019 Citations: 10
Phytochemical screening and total phenolic content in the extract of bryophyte Plagiochasma appendiculatum and Dicranum scoparium G Bhadauriya, KS Rathore, S Singh Environment Conservation Journal 19 (1&2), 175-181 , 2018 2018 Citations: 9
An assessment of atmospheric metal deposition in Garhwal Hills, India by moss Rhodobryum giganteum (Schwaegr.) Par DK Saxena, PS Hooda, S Singh, K Srivastava, HM Kalaji, D Gahtori Geophytology 43 (1), 17-28 , 2013 2013 Citations: 9
Distribution of some mosses in Nainital, Almora and Pithoragarh district of Kumaon region, India DK Saxena, SO Singh, K Srivastava Environment Conservation Journal 7 (1&2), 83-87 , 2006 2006 Citations: 9
Handbook of research on uncovering new methods for ecosystem management through bioremediation S Singh, K Srivastava Information Science Reference , 2015 2015 Citations: 8
Aeroponic production of AMF inoculum and its application for sustainable agriculture S Singh, K Srivastava, JC Badola, AK Sharma Wudpecker Journal of Agricultural Research 1, 186-190 , 2012 2012 Citations: 7
Physico-chemical and microbiological characterization of the ground water across the city Bareilly (UP), India DR Khanna, S Singh, N Saxena, R Bhutiani, G Matta, DB Kulkarni Journal of Applied and Natural Science 3 (2), 315-318 , 2011 2011 Citations: 7
Monitoring of Metal Deposition by Moss Barbula Constricta J. Linn., from Mussoorie Hills in the India K Srivastava, S Singh, DK Saxena Environmental Research, Engineering and Management 67 (1), 54-62 , 2014 2014 Citations: 6
Host influences Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal diversity S Chaturvedi, CM Mehta, S Singh, AK Sharma Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology 39 (1), 124 , 2009 2009 Citations: 5
Moss bag technique for monitoring of metal precipitation. DK Saxena, KS Kajal Srivastava, SS Shivom Singh 2007 Citations: 5
GRANT DETAILS
Project investigator of project entitled “Indoor air pollution associated with household fuel use in rural area of Madhya Pradesh: A step towards exposure and health assessment” funded by MP Council of Science and Technology, Bhopal (MPCST) for two year (2018-2020).