Dr. Vijay Kant Purohit is an Associate Professor specializing in Conservation Biology, with a focus on Plant Physiology and Plant Propagation. His expertise lies in the promotion, propagation, and conservation of medicinal and aromatic plants of the Higher Himalayan Region. With 18 years of experience in research and development, including 12 years in teaching, Dr. Purohit has made significant contributions to the field through publications, workshops, seminars, and project leadership. His dynamic approach and collaborative efforts have earned him recognition both nationally and internationally.
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Dr. Purohit’s research output is reflected in his author metrics, which include a significant number of publications, citations, and collaborations. These metrics demonstrate the impact and influence of his work within the scientific community and beyond.
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This information suggests that Dr. Purohit has made significant contributions to the field, with a notable number of citations and documents indicating the impact of his research. The h-index of 10 reflects the number of papers (10) that have received at least 10 citations each. This is a commonly used metric to gauge the productivity and impact of a researcher’s work.
Citations: 403 citations across 371 documents
Documents: 45
h-index: 10
Education
Dr. Purohit holds a Bachelor’s degree in Botany and Zoology with a specialization in Forestry, a Master’s degree in Botany, and a Doctorate in Plant Physiology. His doctoral research focused on the propagation of selected species of Himalayan Oaks through plant tissue culture and conventional methods. This educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in plant biology and conservation.
Research Focus
Dr. Purohit’s research primarily revolves around conservation biology, with a specific emphasis on the promotion, propagation, and conservation of medicinal and aromatic plants native to the Higher Himalayan Region. His work contributes to the understanding and preservation of biodiversity, particularly in mountainous ecosystems where these plants play a crucial role.
Professional Journey
Over the course of his career, Dr. Purohit has accumulated extensive experience in research, teaching, and project leadership. He has conducted workshops, seminars, and training sessions, both nationally and internationally, and has supervised numerous students in their dissertation work. His expertise encompasses infrastructure development, project formulation, laboratory equipment management, technology demonstration, and community mobilization.
Honors & Awards
Dr. Purohit’s contributions to the field have been recognized through various honors and awards. These include prizes for research excellence in medicinal plant cultivation and conservation, certificates of honor from prestigious organizations like the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), and other accolades such as the Griganga Gurav Samaan.
Publications Top Noted & Contributions
Dr. Purohit has authored a substantial number of research papers, chapters in edited books/proceedings, popular articles, abstracts, and technology training manuals. His publications contribute to the body of knowledge in conservation biology, plant physiology, and plant propagation. Additionally, he has delivered invited lectures, further disseminating his expertise and findings.
“Basic nutritional attributes of Hippophae rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) populations from Uttarakhand Himalaya, India”
- Authors: D Dhyani, RK Maikhuri, KS Rao, L Kumar, VK Purohit, M Sundriyal, …
- Published in: Current Science
- Year: 2007
- Pages: 1148-1152
- Citations: 120
“Essential oils as green pesticides: for sustainable agriculture.”
- Authors: MM Manindra Mohan, SZ Haider, HC Andola, VK Purohit
- Published in: Unknown (citation format incomplete)
- Year: 2011
- Citations: 97
“Chromatographic and spectral fingerprinting standardization of traditional medicines: an overview as modern tools”
- Authors: L Giri, HC Andola, VK Purohit, MSM Rawat, RS Rawal, ID Bhatt
- Published in: Research Journal of Phytochemistry
- Year: 2010
- Volume: 4
- Issue: 4
- Pages: 234-241
- Citations: 77
“In vitro multiplication of Quercus leucotrichophora and Q. glauca: Important Himalayan oaks”
- Authors: VK Purohit, S Tamta, S Chandra, P Vyas, LMS Palni, SK Nandi
- Published in: Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture
- Year: 2002
- Volume: 69
- Pages: 121-133
- Citations: 66
“Analysis of berberine content using HPTLC fingerprinting of root and bark of three Himalayan Berberis species”
- Authors: S Garhwal
- Published in: Asian Journal of Biotechnology
- Year: Unknown (citation format incomplete)
- Volume: 2
- Issue: 4
- Pages: 239-245
Research Timeline
Dr. Purohit’s research journey spans several years, beginning with his doctoral work on plant propagation and extending to his current focus on the promotion and conservation of medicinal and aromatic plants. Over time, he has undertaken various projects, attended workshops and seminars, conducted training sessions, supervised students, and received honors and awards for his contributions to the field. This timeline reflects the evolution and progression of his research interests and professional achievements.
