Research Articles

1. Parida, M. R., Saini, P., Parida, R. K., Kaur, A., & Tikoria, R. (2026). Boosting of tomato plant defense mechanism by exogenous riboflavin under nematode stress: Insights from physiological, biochemical and molecular docking studies. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 143, 103180. (IF: 3.3)

2. Tikoria, R., & Ohri, P. (2025). Unraveling the molecular and biochemical defense mechanisms of tomato seedlings treated with vermicompost extract against Meloidogyne incognita. South African Journal of Botany, 184, 298–308. (IF: 2.7)

3.Tikoria, R., & Ohri, P. (2025). Harnessing the bioactive potential of vermicompost extract for seed priming: A strategic eco-biotechnological approach to optimizing germination and growth. Biology Bulletin, 52(4), 1–17. (IF: 0.5)

4.Tikoria, R., Kumar, D., Ali, M., & 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, 24, 1507–1518. (IF: 3.1)

5.Tikoria, R., Kaur, A., & 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: 5.7)

6.Tikoria, R., Kaur, A., & 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, 23, 3944–3960. (IF: 3.1)

7.Tikoria, R., Kumar, D., Sharma, R., Parkirti, P., Jasrotia, S., Chowdhary, A. B., & Ohri, P. (2023). Insights into the role of biochar as a potential agent in the management of disease caused by phytopathogens: A review. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 23, 4856–4885. (IF: 3.1)

8.Tikoria, R., & 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, 32, 19073–19083. (IF: 5.8)

9.Ali, M., Kumar, D., Tikoria, R., Sharma, R., Parkirti, P., Vikram, V., Kaushal, K., & Ohri, P. (2023). Exploring the potential role of hydrogen sulfide and jasmonic acid in plants during heavy metal stress. Nitric Oxide, 140–141, 16–29. (IF: 3.2)

10. Chowdhary, A. B., Dutta, R., Singh, J., Tikoria, R., Quadar, J., Angmo, D., Singh, A., Singh, S., & Vig, A. P. (2023). Assessment of physiological and avoidance behaviour in Metaphire posthuma treated with insecticide clothianidin by molecular and biochemical approach. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, 196, 105639. (IF: 4.0)

11. Tikoria, R., Kaur, A., & 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, 29, 56023–56036. (IF: 5.8)

12.Tikoria, R., Kaur, A., & 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: 3.7)

Book Chapters

1. Dhiman, S., Tikoria, R., Ali, M., Kumar, D., Sharma, R., Madaan, I., & Bhardwaj, R. (2026). Revisiting the role of microRNAs in the battle against abiotic stress. In Optimizing Plant Health under Abiotic-Stress Environments: Ensuring Food and Nutritional Security (pp. 193–234). CRC Press.

2. Kumar, D., Ali, M., Tikoria, R., Parkirti, S., Saini, P., & Ohri, P. (2026). Brassinosteroid-mediated physiological and molecular mechanisms in plants under heavy metal stress. In Hormones and Heavy Metals. Wiley.

3. Tikoria, R., Sharma, R., Saini, P., Gulati, H., & Ohri, P. (2025). Evaluation of damage and protection in nematode infected plants. In Phytochemical Arsenal: Understanding Plant Defense Mechanisms Against Nematodes (pp. 41–58). Bentham Science Publishers.

4. Tikoria, R., Ali, M., Kumar, D., Sharma, R., Parkirti, S., Saini, P., & Ohri, P. (2025). Microplastic in soil ecosystem: Transition and ecological impacts. In Microplastics and Soil Microbiome: Recent Trends and Future Prospects (pp. 199–223). Springer Nature Singapore.

5. Kumar, D., Sharma, R., Tikoria, R., Ali, M., Parkirti, S., Vikram, V., & Ohri, P. (2025). Microplastic: Interaction with agroecosystem and microbial remediation. In Microplastics and Soil Microbiome: Recent Trends and Future Prospects (pp. 91–135). Springer Nature.

6. Ali, M., Parihar, R. D., Jasrotia, S., Tikoria, R., Kumar, D., Sharma, R., & Ohri, P. (2025). Microplastic in aquatic habitat: Impact and sustainable remediation approaches. In Microplastics and Soil Microbiome: Recent Trends and Future Prospects (pp. 41–77). Springer Nature Singapore.

7. Sharma, R., Tikoria, R., Ali, M., Kumar, D., Kaushal, K., Rahmani, U., & Singh, A. K. (2025). Role of lipoxygenase in crop storage tolerance and biotic stress management. In Climate Change and Biotic Factors: A Molecular Approach (pp. 327–369). Apple Academic Press.

8. Dhiman, S., Singh, A. D., Kour, J., Tikoria, R., Ali, M., Kumar, D., & Bhardwaj, R. (2025). Nanobiosensors for environmental stress detection in sustainable agriculture. In Agricultural Sustainability through Nanotechnology (pp. 175–190). CRC Press.

9. Singh, A. D., Dhiman, S., Kour, J., Sharma, N., Kumar, P., Tikoria, R., Ali, M., Kumar, D., Parkirti, A., Ohri, P., & Bhardwaj, R. (2025). Nanocides and sustainable agriculture. In Agricultural Sustainability through Nanotechnology (pp. 67–98). CRC Press.

10. Dhiman, S., Singh, A. D., Kour, J., Tikoria, R., Ali, M., Kumar, D., & Bhardwaj, R. (2025). Microalgae-based remediation of heavy metals polluted environment. In Heavy Metal Detoxification from the Environment: Uncovering Molecular Approaches (pp. 205–244). Bentham Science Publishers.

11. Sharma, R., Saini, P., Tikoria, R., Ali, M., Kumar, D., & Ohri, P. (2025). Green nanotechnology-based formulations for abiotic stress tolerance for sustainable agriculture. In Nano-formulations for Sustainable Agriculture (pp. 303–327). Springer.

12. Chowdhary, A. B., Dutta, R., Tikoria, R., & Vig, A. P. (2025). Vermicomposting process—optimisation. In Vermitechnology: Economic, Environmental and Agricultural Sustainability (pp. 61–81). Springer.

13. Dutta, R., Chowdhary, A. B., Sharma, S., Tikoria, R., & Vig, A. P. (2025). Sustainable management of agro-industrial waste using vermitechnology. In Vermitechnology: Economic, Environmental and Agricultural Sustainability (pp. 243–259). Springer.

14. Sharma, N., Khanna, K., Kaur, R., Tikoria, R., Ali, M., Kumar, D., & Ohri, P. (2025). Ameliorative effect of botanicals in curbing the population of plant parasitic nematodes. In Biological Control for Plant Protection: Recent Advances in Research and Sustainability (pp. 173–213). Bentham Science Publishers.

15. Dagar, A., Tiwari, A. K., Uttam, V., & Jain, A. (2025). Molecular diagnostic tools in cancer detection. In Clinical Applications of Cancer Genetic Testing. Taylor & Francis Group.

16. Kumar, D., Sharma, N., Tikoria, R., Kour, S., Ali, M., Parkirti, & Ohri, P. (2024). Application of organic polymers in agriculture. In Organic Polymers in Energy-Environmental Applications (pp. 403–432). Springer.

17. Dhiman, S., Singh, A. D., Kour, J., Bhardwaj, T., Tikoria, R., Kumar, D., Sharma, R., Ohri, P., & Bhardwaj, R. (2024). Phytomining: Sustainable recovery of valuable metals from agro-industrial and mining wastes. In Sustainable Clean Energy Production Using Waste Biomass (pp. 101–127). Springer Nature Singapore.

18. Sharma, N., Khanna, K., Kaur, R., Jasrotia, S., Parihar, R. D., Khajuria, A., Tikoria, R., Kour, S., Kumar, D., Bhardwaj, R., & Ohri, P. (2024). Soil microbiota and mechanisms of plant parasitic nematode suppression. In Sustainable Management of Nematodes in Agriculture, Vol. 2 (pp. 49–87). Springer International.

19. Tikoria, R., Sharma, N., Kour, S., Kumar, D., Ali, M., Sharma, R., Parkirti, & Ohri, P. (2023). Cotton oilseed cake: Chemical composition and nematicidal potential. In Oilseed Cake for Nematode Management (pp. 59–69). CRC Press.

20. Dhiman, S., Singh, A. D., Kour, J., Bhardwaj, T., Devi, K., Tikoria, R., Ohri, P., Sharma, P., & Bhardwaj, R. (2023). Redox homeostasis in response to abiotic stresses in plants. In Role of Plant Growth Regulators and Phytohormones in Overcoming Environmental Stress (pp. 15–37). Elsevier.

21. Tikoria, R., Chowdhary, A. B., & Ohri, P. (2023). Vermicompost: An effective alternative to chemical fertilizer enhancing soil fertility and plant growth. In Environmental Sustainability with Green Technology (pp. 86–105). Iterative International Publishers.

22. Dhiman, S., Singh, A. D., Madaan, I., Tikoria, R., Kapoor, D., Sharma, P., Kapoor, N., Sirhindi, G., Ohri, P., & Bhardwaj, R. (2023). Lead-induced toxicity, detoxification and bioremediation. In Bioremediation for Sustainable Environmental Cleanup (pp. 187–206). CRC Press.

23.Tikoria, R., Chowdhary, A. B., Gulati, H., & Vig, A. P. (2023). Agricultural waste: Source and management strategy for sustainable environment. In Smart and Sustainable Agricultural Technology (pp. 304–315). LPU Publication House.

24. Gulati, H., & Tikoria, R. (2023). Wings over wetlands: Safeguarding avian biodiversity for sustainable horizons. In A Goal Towards Sustainability: Preserving Life Above and Below Water (pp. 84–94). LPU Publication House.

25. Sharma, R., Chowdhary, A. B., Bhagat, A., Gulati, H., Rani, N., & Tikoria, R. (2023). Potential of earthworms in soil conditioning. In A Goal Towards Sustainability: Preserving Life Above and Below Water (pp. 84–94). LPU Publication House.

26. Dhiman, S., Singh, A. D., Kour, J., Devi, K., Tikoria, R., Kumar, D., Ali, M., Ohri, P., & Bhardwaj, R. (2023). Impact of pesticide application on the food chain and food web. In Pesticides in the Environment (pp. 87–118). Elsevier.

27. Tikoria, R., Sharma, N., Kour, S., Kumar, D., & Ohri, P. (2022). Vermicomposting: An effective alternative in integrated pest management. In Earthworm Engineering and Applications (pp. 103–118). Nova Science Publishers.

28. Kaur, R., Sharma, N., Tikoria, R., Ali, M., Kour, S., Kumar, D., & Ohri, P. (2022). Insights into biosynthesis and signaling of cytokinins during plant growth and stress tolerance. In Auxins, Cytokinin and Gibberellins Signaling in Plants (pp. 153–187). Springer Nature.

29. Dhiman, S., Ibrahim, M., Devi, K., Sharma, N., Kapoor, N., Kaur, R., Sharma, N., Tikoria, R., Ohri, P., Mir, B. A., & Bhardwaj, R. (2021). Biochar assisted remediation of toxic metals and metalloids. In Handbook of Assisted and Amendment-Enhanced Sustainable Remediation Technology (pp. 131–162). John Wiley & Sons Ltd.