Education

Ph.D., Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India, 1991

Current position

Senior Fellow and Area Convenor (Plant Biotechnology) at the Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi, India

Publications (since 2005)

1. Kumar, S. and Kaushik, N. (2013). Endophytic fungi isolated from oil-seed crop Jatropha curcas produces oil and exhibit antifungal activity. PLoS One 8(2): e56202.
   
2. Kumar, S., Kaushik, N. and Proksch, P. (2013). Identification of antifungal principle in the solvent extract of an endophytic fungus from Withania somnifera. Springerplus 2(1): 37.
   
3. Bhardwaj, D. and Kaushik, N. (2013). Phytochemical and pharmacological studies in genus Berberis. Phytochemistry Reviews: 1-20.
   
4. Chowdhary, K., Kaushik, N., Coloma, A. G. and Raimundo, C. M. (2012). Endophytic fungi and their metabolites isolated from Indian medicinal plant. Phytochemistry Reviews: 1-19.
   
5. Kumar, S. and Kaushik, N. (2012). Metabolites of endophytic fungi as novel source of biofungicide: a review. Phytochemistry Reviews: 1-16.
   
6. Kaushik, N. and Shankarganesh, K. (2009). Effect of Bollcure (Eucalyptus Leaf Extract Formulation) on Mustard Aphid, Lipaphis Erysimi Kalt., and its Predator Complex. Indian Journal of Entomology 71(4): 359-360.
   
7. Sharma, N., Satsangi, R., Pandey, R., Singh, R., Kaushik, N. and Tyagi, R. K. (2012). In vitro conservation of Bacopa monnieri (L.) using mineral oil. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC) 111(3): 291-301.
   
8. Tomar, U. and Kaushik, N. (2011). Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Jusieu) Biodiversity in India for Bioresource: Azadirachtin-An Important Biopesticide. Asian J. Exp. Sci 25(1): 15-21.
   
9. Kumar, S., Kaushik, N., Edrada-Ebel, R., Ebel, R. and Proksch, P. (2011). Isolation, characterization, and bioactivity of endophytic fungi of Tylophora indica. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 27(3): 571-577.
   
10. Tomar, U., Singh, G. and Kaushik, N. (2011). Screening Azadirachta indica tree for enhancing azadirachtin and oil contents in dry areas of Gujarat, India. Journal of Forestry Research 22(2): 217-224.
    
11. Nutan Kaushik (2010). Crop pest, climate change, and food security. Indian Farming. 60 (7): 54-58.
    
12. Acharya, D., Mitaine-Offer, A.-C., Kaushik, N., Miyamoto, T., Paululat, T., Mirjolet, J.-F. o., Duchamp, O. and Lacaille-Dubois, M.-A. (2009). Steroidal saponins from Chlorophytum orchidastrum. Journal of natural products 73(1): 7-11.
    
13. Kumar, S., Kaushik, N., Edrada-Ebel, R., Ebel, R. and Proksch, P. (2011). Isolation, characterization, and bioactivity of endophytic fungi of Tylophora indica. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 27(3): 571-577.
    
14. Acharya, D., Mitaine-Offer, A.-C., Kaushik, N., Miyamoto, T., Paululat, T., Mirjolet, J.-F. o., Duchamp, O. and Lacaille-Dubois, M.-A. (2009). Cytotoxic spirostane-type saponins from the roots of Chlorophytum borivilianum. Journal of natural products 72(1): 177-181.
    
15. Birah, A., Raghuraman, M., Kaushik, N. and Gupta, G. (2009). Antifeedant and growth inhibitory effects of Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Callistemon lanceolatus against Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner). Pesticide Research Journal 21(1): 9-12.
    
16. Acharya, D., Mitaine‐Offer, A. C., Kaushik, N., Miyamoto, T., Paululat, T. and Lacaille‐Dubois, M. A. (2008). Furostane‐Type Steroidal Saponins from the Roots of Chlorophytum borivilianum. Helvetica Chimica Acta 91(12): 2262-2269.
    
17. Acharya, D., Mitaine-Offer, A., Kaushik, N., Miyamoto, T., Paululat, T. and Lacaille-Dubois, M. (2008). Steroidal saponins from the roots of Chlorophytum borivilianum. Planta Med 74(09): PB23.
    
18. Kumar, S., Kaushik, N., Edrada-Ebel, R., Ebel, R. and Proksch, P. (2008). Endophytic fungi for pest and disease management. Integrated Management of Diseases Caused by Fungi, Phytoplasma and Bacteria. Integrated Management of Plant Pests and Diseases Springer 3: 365-387.
    
19. Kaushik, N., Singh, B.G., Tomar, U., Naik, S., Vir, S., Bisla, S., Sharma, K., Banerjee S. and Thakkar, P. (2007). Regional and habitat variability in azadirachtin content of Indian neem (Azadirachta indica A. Jusieu). Current Science 92 (10): 1400-1406.
    
20. Kaushik, N., Kumar, S., Kumar, K., Beniwal, R., Kaushik, N. and Roy, S. (2007). Genetic variability and association studies in pod and seed traits of Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre in Haryana, India. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 54(8): 1827-1832.
    
21. Kaushik, N., Kumar, K., Kumar, S., Kaushik, N. and Roy, S. (2007). Genetic variability and divergence studies in seed traits and oil content of Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) accessions. Biomass and Bioenergy 31(7): 497-502.
    
22. Kathuria, V. and Kaushik, N. (2006). Evaluation of insecticidal property of some plant species against Helicoverpa armigera. Indian journal of agricultural science 76(10): 614-617.
    
23. Kathuria, V. and Kaushik, N. (2006). Evaluation of bioactivity of some plant species against Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera). AFRICAN ENTOMOLOGY 14(1): 45.
    
24. Kathuria, V. and Kaushik, N. (2005). Potential of Eucalyptus Species in Insect Pest Management Programme. The Indian Forester 131(12): 1564-1576.
    
25. Kathuria, V. and Kaushik, N. (2005). Effect of Tannic acid on growth and development of Helicoverpa armigera. Annals of Plant Protection Sciences. 13(1): 215-217.
    
26. Kathuria, V. and Kaushik, N. (2005). Feeding inhibition of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) by Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Tylophora indica extracts. Insect Science 12(4): 249-254.
    
27. Kaushik, N., Roy, S. and Biswas, G.C. (2005). Identification of high oil yielding Jatropha curcas for cultivation in different states of India. Indian Journal of Agroforestry. 8 (2) : 54-57.
    
28. Kaushik, N. (2005). Saponins of Chlorophytum species. Phytochemistry Reviews 4(2-3): 191-196.
    
29. Kaushik, N. and Kathuria, V. (2005). Effect of Mustard Cake on the Development of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner). Pesticide Research Journal 17(1): 25-27.