Assistant Professor
Department of Zoology
School of Basic and Applied Sciences
Examination |
Year |
Board/ University |
Ph.D. (Zoology) |
2023 |
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar |
CSIR- UGC NET/JRF |
2018 |
CSIR- Life Sciences |
M.Sc. (Zoology) |
2017 |
Kurukshetra University |
B.Sc. (Hons) Zoology |
2015 |
Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi |
Teaching Experience
Designation |
Institute |
From |
To |
Assistant Professor |
Central University of Punjab |
January 2024 |
Till date |
Assistant Professor |
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab |
July 2023 |
January 2024 |
Assistant Professor |
Khalsa College, Amritsar |
Feb 2023 |
April 2023 |
Assistant Professor |
Hindu College, Sonipat |
July 2018 | Sept 2018 |
Assistant Professor |
Arya Adarsh Girls College Madlauda, Panipat |
January 2018 |
April 2018. |
Research Experience
Assistant Professor | Central University of Punjab | January 2024 | Till date |
Research Scholar |
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar |
September 2018 |
Feb 2023 |
Nematology and Vermicomposting
- Management of plant parasitic nematodes
- Earthworm Biology
Tikoria R (PI): Bio-efficacy of various eco-friendly approaches in the management of root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita under laboratory and field conditions, from Central University of Punjab, Bathinda as Research Seed Money. Rs. 3 Lakhs for 2 years (2024-26).
Junior Research Fellowship from 2018 to 2020
Senior Research Fellowship from 2020 to 2023
Guru Nanak Dev University
Research Papers
Tikoria, R., Kumar, D., Ali, M. and Ohri, P. (2024). Boosting of free radical scavenging capacity and physiological markers of tomato plants by vermicompost application during nematode stress. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (IF- 3.9).
Tikoria, R., Kaur, A. and Ohri, P. (2023). Physiological, biochemical and structural changes in tomato plants by vermicompost application in different exposure periods under glass house conditions, Plant physiology and Biochemistry, 197: 107656 (IF- 6.5)
Tikoria, R., Kaur, A. and Ohri, P. (2023). Amelioration of oxidative stress and growth enhancement by application of vermicompost via modulating phyto-constituents in tomato plants during nematode stress. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. (IF- 3.9).
Tikoria, R., Kumar, D., Sharma, R., Parkirti, P., Jasrotia S., Chowdhary, A.B. and Ohri, P. (2023). Insights into the role of biochar as potential agent in the management of disease caused by phytopathogens: A review. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (IF- 3.9).
Tikoria, R. and Ohri, P. (2023). Application of neem waste vermicompost in compensating nematode induced stress and upregulating physiological markers of tomato plants under glass house conditions after 10 days of exposure. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-14. (IF - 5.8)
Ali, M., Kumar, D., Tikoria, R., Sharma, R., Parkirti P., Vikram V. Kaushal K. and Ohri, P. (2023). Exploring the potential role of hydrogen sulfide and jasmonic acid in plants during heavy metal stress. Nitric Oxide, 10-141: 16-29 (IF- 3.9).
Chowdhary, A.B., Dutta, R., Singh, J., Tikoria, R., Quadar, J., Angmo, D., Singh, A., Singh, S. and Vig, A.P. (2023). Assessment of physiological and avoidance behaviour in Metaphire posthuma treated 2 with insecticide clothianidin by molecular and biochemical approach. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology 196 (2023) 105639. (IF- 4.6).
Tikoria, R., Kaur, A. and Ohri, P. (2022). Potential of vermicompost extract in enhancing the biomass and bioactive components along with mitigation of Meloidogyne incognita- induced stress in tomato. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-14. (IF - 5.8)
Tikoria, R., Kaur, A. and Ohri, P. (2022). Modulation of Various Phytoconstituents in Tomato Seedling Growth and Meloidogyne incognita–Induced Stress Alleviation By Vermicompost Application. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10: 891195. (IF- 4.6)
Book Chapters
Dhiman, S., Singh, A.D., Kour, J., Bhardwaj, T., Tikoria, R., Kumar, D., Sharma, R., Ohri, P. and Bhardwaj, R. (2024). Phytomining: An Innovative Technique for Sustainable Recovery of Valuable Metals/Metalloids from Agro-industrial and Mining Wastes. In: Pal, D.B., Rai, A.K. and Siddiqui, S. (Eds). Sustainable Clean Energy Production Using Waste Biomass: Sustainable Energy Production and Utilization (pp. 101-127). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
Sharma, N., Khanna, K., Kaur, R., Jasrotia, S., Parihar, R.D., Khajuria, A., Tikoria, R., Kour, S., Kumar, D., Bhardwaj, R. and Ohri, P. (2024). Soil Microbiota and Mechanisms of Plant Parasitic Nematode Suppression. In: Chaudhary, K.K., Meghvansi, M.K. and Siddiqui, S. (Eds). Sustainable Management of Nematodes in Agriculture, Vol. 2: Role of Microbes-Assisted Strategies (pp. 49-87). Cham: Springer International Publishing.
Tikoria, R., Sharma, N., Kour, S., Kumar, D., Ali, M., Sharma, R., Parkirti and Ohri, P. (2023). Cotton oilseed cake: chemical composition and nematicidal potential. In: Ahmad, F. and Pandey, R. (Eds.), Oilseed Cake for Nematode Management (pp 59-69) USA: CRC press, Taylor and Francis Group.
Dhiman, S., Singh, A. D., Kour, J., Bhardwaj, T., Devi, K., Tikoria, R., Ohri, P. Sharma, P. and Bhardwaj, R. (2023). Redox homeostasis in response to abiotic stresses in plants. In: Singh, A. (Ed.), Role of Plant Growth Regulators and Phytohormones in Overcoming Environmental Stress: Sensing, Signaling and Crosstalk (pp. 15-37). London: Elsevier.
Tikoria, R., Chowdhary, A.B., Ohri, P. (2023). Vermicompost: An Effective Alternative to Chemical Fertilizer Enhancing Soil Fertility and Plant Growth. In: Saini, A., Kaur, M., Prabha, Chauhan N.S. (Eds.), Environmental Sustainability with Green Technology (pp. 86-105). Iterative International Publishers .
Dhiman, S., Singh, A. D., Madaan, I., Tikoria, R., Kapoor, D., Sharma, P., Kapoor, N., Sirhindi, G., Ohri, P. and Bhardwaj, R. (2023). Lead induced toxicity, detoxification and bioremediation. In: Malik A. and Garg, V. K. (Eds.), Bioremediation for Sustainable Environmental Cleanup (pp. 187-206). USA: CRC press, Taylor and Francis Group.
Tikoria, R., Chowdhary, A.B., Gulati, H. and Vig, A.P. (2023). Agricultural Waste: Source and Management Strategy for Sustainable Environment. In: Koul, B., Prabhakar, P.K. and Goutam, E. (Eds.), Smart and Sustainable Agricultural Technology. LPU publication House. (pp. 304-315).
Gulati, H. and Tikoria, R. (2023). Wings over wetlands safeguarding avian biodiversity for sustainable horizons. In: Dutta, J. (Ed.), A Goal Towards Sustainability Preserving Life Above and Below Water (pp. 84-94). LPU publication House.
Sharma, R., Chowdhary, A.B., Bhagat, A., Gulati, H. Rani, N. and Tikoria, R. (2023). Potential of earthworms in Soil Conditioning. In: Dutta, J. (Ed.), A Goal Towards Sustainability Preserving Life Above and Below Water (pp. 84-94). LPU publication House.
Dhiman, S., Singh, A. D., Kour, J., Devi, K., Tikoria, R., Kumar, D., Ali, M., Ohri, P. and Bhardwaj, R. (2023). Impact of pesticide application on the food chain and food web. In: Sharma, A., Kumar, V. and Zheng, B. (Eds.), Pesticides in The Environment (pp. 87-118). Elsevier.
Tikoria, R., Sharma, N., Kour, S., Kumar, D. and Ohri, P. (2022). Vermicomposting: an effective alternative in integrated pest management. In: Vig, A.P., Singh J. and Suthar, S. (Eds.), Earthworm Engineering and Applications (pp 103-118). USA: Nova Science Publisher.
Kaur, R., Sharma, N., Tikoria, R., Ali, M., Kour, S., Kumar, D. and Ohri, P. (2022). Insights into biosynthesis and signaling of cytokinins during plant growth, development and stress tolerance. In: Aftab T. (Ed.), Auxins, Cytokinin and Gibberellins Signaling in Plants (pp 153-187). London: Springer Nature.
Dhiman, S., Ibrahim, M., Devi, K., Sharma, N., Kapoor, N., Kaur, R, Sharma N., Tikoria, R., Ohri, P., Mir, B. A. and Bhardwaj, R. (2021). Biochar assisted remediation of toxic metals and metalloids. In: Prasad M.N.V. (Ed.), Handbook of Assisted and Amendment: Enhanced Sustainable Remediation Technology (pp 131-62). USA: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
M.Sc. Dissertation
6 (Ongoing)
Participation in National Conferences
Tikoria, R., Kaur, A. and Ohri, P. (2022). Application of vermicompost extract towards the growth promotion and antioxidative enzyme’s activity of tomato seedlings infected with Meloidogyne incognita. In: National conference on Air quality and human health: consequences and remedies organized by Khalsa College, Amritsar on November, 4-5, 2022.
Tikoria, R., Kaur, A., & Ohri, P. (2021). Effect of Vermicompost extract on growth and physiology of Solanum lycopersicum infected with Meloidogyne incognita. In: National Seminar on Nematology: The Facets of Innovation and Development of Plant Nematology organized by Nematological society of India on 29-30 October 2021.
Tikoria, R., Kaur, A. and Ohri, P. (2019). Effect of vermicompost on the growth parameters of tomato seedlings infected with Meloidogyne incognita. In: National symposium on Nematodes: A threat to food security and farmer’s livelihood organized by Manipur University, Imphal on 11-13 December 2019.
Participation in International Conferences
Tikoria, R., Kaur, A. and Ohri, P. (2021). Effect of vermicompost on the photosynthetic parameters of tomato seedlings infected with Meloidogyne incognita. In: International Conference on Plant Physiology and Biotechnology organized by Lovely Professional University on 10-12 September 2021
Tikoria, R., Kaur, A. and Ohri, P. (2022). Neem based vermicompost counteracts Meloidogyne incognita induced damage by regulating antioxidant system and secondary metabolites in tomato seedlings. In: International conference on Advances in Agriculture Technology and Allied Sciences organized by Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha on 4-5 June 2022.
Conferences/Seminars attended
National seminar on Environment genetics of complex diseases, organized by Department of human genetic, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 29 March 2019.
National seminar on eco-friendly approaches for environment protection, organized by Department of Zoology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 26 February 2020.
National seminar on Environment protection through innovative ecological practices, organized by Department of Zoology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 26 March 2019.
National Symposium on vector biology and vector management. Organized by Deshbandhu college, University of Delhi on 12 February 2015.
National Symposium on environment: Challenges and Awareness. Organized by Deshbandhu college, University of Delhi on 5 Nov. 2014.
International Conferences on epilepsy: opportunities and challenges. Organized by Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College, university of Delhi on 30 Oct-1 Nov. 2014.
Workshop attended
Vermicompost: Recycling waste into wealth. Organized by by Khalsa College, Amritsar on November, 5, 2022.
Intellectual Property Rights. Organized by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 26-27 August 2022.
Science communication and popular science writing. Organized by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 05 August 2022.
National Intellectual property awareness mission. Organized by Intellectual property office, India on 29 July 2022.
Data Analysis through SPSS for Effective Research Productivity. Organized by School of education, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 18 June 2020.
SPARC- INDO-US Immunology workshop. Organized by IIT Ropar and The George Wahington University, USA on 12-13 June 2020.
Introduction to Wiley Online Library: How can it help researcher? Organized by Wiley on 11 June 2020.
Plagiarism - An Opportunity to Learn, Teach & Grow. Organized by School of education, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 5 June 2020.
EDU-KUBOT’- A National Web series-cum-Training programme on “A Fantastic World of Orchids. organized by Department of Botany, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra on 5 June 2020.
Empowering effective scientific research by harnessing the power of web of Science & managing references using endnote. Organized by School of education, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 20 May 2020
Online tools (RAx software) for reviewing and managing research literature for better research productivity. Organized by School of education, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 15 May 2020.
International workshop on Research Methodology. Organized by Moyurpongkhi Foundation on 9 May 2020.
INSPIRE Internship Program. Organized by Department of Zoology, Deshbandhu college,
University of Delhi on 1-5 October 2012.
Quiz participated
E-Quiz on “Youth Red Cross” with score 65%. Organized by Gobi arts and Science college, Tamil Nadu, India on 22-6-2020.
E-Quiz on "Cell Biology". Organized by Department of Botany, L.R.G. Government Arts College for Women, Tirupur – 641 604, Tamil nadu, India on 15 June to 20 June 2020.
International Online Quiz Programme entitled Bio Quiz 2020 organized by Sri Akiladeshwari women college, Tamil Nadu on 03-06-2020 to 20-06-2020
E-Quiz on "Plant Tissue Culture" with the score of 77%. Organized by Department of Botany, L.R.G. Government Arts College for Women, Tirupur – 641604, Tamil Nadu, India. on 27 May to 30 May 2020.
IFS Forensic Science Quiz. Organized by International Forensic Sciences, Pune on 22 May 2020.
Webinar attended
Understanding popular science writing. Organized by Department of science and technology (DST) and Vigyan Prasar on 8 September 2022.
Understanding popular science writing. Organized by Department of science and technology (DST) and Vigyan Prasar on 10 August 2022.
Post-COVID-19 World: Challenges & Opportunities. Organized by Equal Opportunity Cell under the aegis of Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Shri Lemdeo Patil Mahavidyalaya, Mandhal on 19 June, 2020.
Labouring women in India: Post COVID-19 Crisis, organized by Research cell, Dayananda Sagar College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bangalore on June 19, 2020.
Writing to win a research grant, Organized by UGC research and affair committee, Dayal Singh College, Karnal on 18 June 2020.
Biodiversity & Human Health: New Hits to Fight Diseases, organized by Department of Botanical and Environment Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 14 June 2020.
Emerging Trends in Forensic Science Sector” Organized by Nexus-The Ultimate Forensics on 12 June 2020.
Climate change and sustainable agriculture, organized by Department of Botany, Central University of Jammu on 12-13 June 2020.
Bio-diversity: Bio-indicators, monitoring and ecosystem health, organized by Department of Botanical and Environment Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 5 June 2020.
Biodiversity around, organized by Science club, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 4 June 2020.
Recent advances in understanding eukaryotic protein synthesis using various interdisciplinary Approaches, Organised by P.G. Department of Biotechnology of Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar, Punjab held on 29 May, 2020.
Injuries- Causes and Medico-legal importance. Organized by Mayank Kumar Dubey on 17 May 2020.
Recent Advances in Biotechnology. Organized by Department of Biotechnology, Punjab University, Chandigarh on 27 April 2020.
Covid 19 pandemic: Challenges and Recent advances, organized by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi on 25-26 April 2020.
University Level
National Level
International Level
Reviewer for:
- Industrial Crop and Products
- Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
- South African Journal of Botany
- Plant Stress
- Waste Management Bulletin
- Acta Physiologiae Plantarum
- Asian Research Journal of Agriculture