Profile of Dr. Manoj Kumar

• B.Sc. (Ag.): Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar
• M.Sc. (Ag.) in Entomology: Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar
• Ph.D. (Ag.) in Entomology: Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar

Professional Area

• Research Area: Economic Entomology
• Research Interests: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Apiculture, Pests of Vegetables

KEY PUBLICATIONS:

• Sonba KS, Kumar M, Prasad S, Mandal SK, Kumar U (2024) Evaluation of different insecticidal treatments against spotted pod borer (Maruca vitrata) on cowpea. Journal of Entomological Research 47(Suppl.):930–934.
• Kumar A, Kumar M, Mansion H (2024) Comparative performance and economics of different botanical insecticides on yield of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) affected by Ocimum Leaf Folder, Orphanostigma abruptalis. International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research SP-8(2):171–174.
• Arun A, Ranjan RK, Choudhary CS, Rai D, Kumar M, et al. (2024) Effect of essential oils, medicinal plants, bio agents and chemicals on sheath rot incidence and yield of rice. J. Adv. Biochem. Res. 8(2):202–204.
• Kumar A, Kumar M, Mansion H (2023) Study on weather parameters affecting population dynamics of Orphanostigma abruptalis on sweet basil. Biological Forum – An International Journal 15(9):74–79.
• Kumar M, Rai D, Kanth N (2025) Bio-efficacy and economics of different botanical insecticides against red spider mite (Tetranychus ludeni) on Sarpagandha. Entomol. Res. 49(1):41–43.
• Kumar A, Kumar M, Mansion H (2025) Life cycle of Orphanostigma abruptalis (Lepidoptera; Crambidae) on sweet basil under ambient conditions. J. Environ. Climate Change 15(1):62–66.
• Sandeep K, Kumar M, Rai D, Kanth N (2024) Bio-efficacy and economics of biopesticides against Spodoptera litura on menthol mint. Pest Manag. Hort. Ecosyst. 30(2):326–329.
• Mandal SK, Prasad S, Kumar M (2024) Evaluation of novel insecticides for managing mango leaf hopper (Amritodes atkinson). Exp. Agric. Int. 46(8):1103–1109.
• M, Thakur VM, Prasad MG, et al. (2024) Foraging behavior of honeybee species on fenugreek (Kasuri Methi). J. Adv. Biochem. Res. SP-8(8):1365–1368.
• Abhishek BM, Singh MK, Kumar M (2023) Seasonal incidence of major insect pests and their natural enemies on cauliflower in relation to weather. Pest Manag. Hort. Ecosyst. 29(2):238–248.

Books/ Book chapters:

• Kumar M, Kumar M, Kumar S, Prasad S (2025) Badaltey Mausam Me Neem Ke Utpad Se Keet Prabandhan Tatha Eshka Javik Kheti Me Mahatav. Adhunik Kisan (Kisan Mela Special), Jan-Mar 2025: 12–13.
• Kumar M, Kumar M, Kumar S, Prasad S (2025) Jalvau Parivartan Ke Parivesh Me Bhindi Me Keet Prabandhan. Adhunik Kisan (Kisan Mela Special), Jan-Mar 2025: 36–37.
• Prasad S, Kumar N, Kumar M, Sahoo SK (2025) Badaltey Jalvau Parivartan Me Mites Ki Badhati Samashya Aur Ushka Samadhan. Adhunik Kisan (Kisan Mela Special), Jan-Mar 2025: 38–41.
• Kumar M, Singh P, Kumar A, Kumar S, Rai CP (2022) Management of Insect-Pests of Pomegranate and Pineapple. In: Agriculture Science: Research and Review, Vol. XI, pp. 149–159. ISBN: 978-93-91768-96-6.
• Kumar M, Singh P, Kumar A, Kumar S, Rai CP (2022) Pests of Cucurbits and Their Management. In: Agriculture Science: Research and Review, Vol. XI, pp. 160–167. ISBN: 978-93-91768-96-6.
• Kumar M, Sahoo SK, Sah SB, Moses S, Kishore DR (2022) Climate Change and its Influence on Pest Outbreak. In: Advances in Plant Science, Vol. V, pp. 107–114. ISBN: 978-93-91768-67-6.
• Sah SB, Gupta RN, Kumar M, et al. (2022) Pests of Paddy and Their Management. In: Advances in Plant Science, Vol. V, pp. 57–63. ISBN: 978-93-91768-67-6.
• Gupta RN, Sah SB, Niwas R, Kumar M (2022) Sesame Diseases and Their Integrated Disease Management. In: Advances in Plant Science, Vol. V, pp. 99–106. ISBN: 978-93-91768-67-6.
• Yadav M, Kumar M, Kumari D, Kumari M, Mishra NZ, et al. (2022) Sustainable and Eco-friendly Management of Guava Fruit Fly (Bactrocera spp.). Int. Books & Periodical Supply Service, New Delhi, pp. 113–117. ISBN: 978-93-90425-60-0.
• Kumar M, Saha T, Alam T, Dabhi MN, Ahmad MA, Singh BB, Kumar R (2021) Basics of Agricultural Entomology. Parmar Publisher & Distributor, Jharkhand. ISBN: 978-81-927825-5-4.
• Singh AK, Chaudhary AK, Abhimanyu, Yadav M, Kumar M (2020) Pests of Crops and Their Management. Parmar Publication, Jharkhand.

A. Department of Entomology, PGCA, RPCAU, Pusa, Samastipur-848 125 Bihar, India

M. manojk.ento@rpcau.ac.in

T. + 91-9162736466

ORCID: 0000-0001-6743-9323

Google Scholar ID: uDT1o6IAAAAJ