Kabita Shah

• Master in Plant Science
• Graduate Research Student at Pennsylvania State University

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increasing number of confirmed cases and death cases globally. By November 1, 2020, there have been a total of 46,435,624 cases, of which 1,201,006,960 deaths and 33,526,541 recoveries. In Nepal till November 1, 2020, the total cases reported are 173567 people with a mortality of 960 people, and 134842 recov...

Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) is suitable for the manufacture of drugs, especially for oral delivery; it is a popular vegetable. Lycopene is one of the most strong, naturally and abundantly occurring antioxidants in tomato. It has unique structural and chemical characteristics that contribute to the biological characteristics and pharmacologic a...

Shisham or sissoo (Dalbergia sissoo) is an important multipurpose tree with great economic importance, but this tree has been infected by various root pathogens. This review article shows the works conducted on root pathogens and die back disease of Shisham and their management. Around seventy-one endophytic fungus has been found in sissoo trees in...

Global food production needs to be increased in order to feed the world’s growing population and at the same time, the reliance on inorganic fertilizers and pesticides should be minimized. To accomplish this goal, the various beneficial associations between plants and soil microorganisms should be explored. The soil microbes are bacteria, actinom...

Diversified crop rotation (DCR) improves the efficiency of farming systems all over the world. It has the potentiality to improve soil condition and boost system productivity. Improved soil attributes such as increased soil water uptake and storage, and a greater number of beneficial soil organisms, may improve yield tolerance to drought and other...

The declaration of ‘Fruits Decade 2016/17–2026/27’ and the enaction of the ‘NepalGAP Scheme’ by the Government of Nepal has redirected increased public investments to promote apple production and marketability in the western high hills of Nepal. This study explores major good agricultural practices (GAP) related to orchard management, factors influ...

Almost one-fifth of forests are being managed by the local community globally and this figure is doubled in the case of Nepal. One type of such forest is community forests (CF) and growing concerns soar on these because of their multi-faceted benefits in socio-cultural, economic, institutional, and ecological aspects. To refine the corresponding st...

Carbon is stored in vegetation, soils, woody products, and aquatic habitats through biological carbon sequestration. Biological carbon sequestration requires the implementation of advanced management strategies that enhance the quantity of carbon stored by vegetation (cropland, grassland, forest), soil, ocean, and microorganisms. However, biologica...

Carbon is stored in vegetation, soils, woody products, and aquatic habitats through biological carbon sequestration. Biological carbon sequestration requires the implementation of advanced management strategies that enhance the quantity of carbon stored by vegetation (cropland, grassland, forest), soil, ocean, and microorganisms. However, biologica...

Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) is an important and valuable fruit because of its unique flavor and economic, nutritional and health benefits. It is one of the most consumed berries worldwide. Grey mould of strawberry fruits, caused by the necrotrophic ascomycete Botrytis cinerea Pers.: Fr., is one of the most important diseases. This airborne...

Powdery mildew is one of the most important diseases that causes significant economic losses in melon. Chemical fungicides and tolerant melon varieties, which may reduce pathogen severity and encourage positive plant responses, are viable techniques for controlling this disease. The study objectives were to investigate the effectiveness of contact...

The Coffee White Stem Borer (CWSB) is one of the most dreadful and destructive pests of coffee in Asian nations, causing significant production loss each year. CWSB has a narrow host range, with Coffea arabica as their principal host. Once they bore into the stem of C. arabica, the whole plant must be uprooted. The study on the cumulative effects o...

Rodents are a big threat in groundnut production. This study was carried out at the Agriculture Unit, Mountains of the Moon University Western Uganda in 2020 to determine the rodent damage using cassava peels and scarecrows in groundnut fields. The experiment was designed in randomized complete block design with three treatments and five replicatio...

In recent years, the emergence of downy mildew had a significant impact on the production of cucurbits and disease control systems at multiple scales. Downy mildews wreak havoc on vital crops around the world, causing massive production losses. In order to achieve successful disease control, accurate identification and monitoring of these plant pat...

Power consumption demand and hike of fossil fuel costs made everyone adopt sustainable energy for better electrification. Sustainable irrigation improves production, reduces susceptibility to changing rainfall patterns in the countries. Today a total of 25 million irrigation pumps are in use in India, out of which 40% are diesel engine-operated and...

Multiple benefits of the agroforestry systems attract the attention of the global community and are being practiced in Nepal from time immemorial. However, there is minimal evidence of the diversity of species and the use value of plants and their comparative analysis in ecological regions. This study compares the diversity and use value of plants...

Multiple benefits of the agroforestry systems attract the attention of the global community and are being practiced in Nepal from time immemorial. However, there is minimal evidence of the diversity of species and the use value of plants and their comparative analysis in ecological regions. is study compares the diversity and use value of plants gr...

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increasing number of confirmed cases and death cases in Nepal. In this study, we review the current situation of COVID-19 and its management strategies in Nepal, commutative and death cases, and challenges to contain the spread of COVID-19 so far executed. Besides, this review outlines the effect of the coro...

Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum L.) is an excellent source of many nutrients and secondary metabolites that are important for human health. Its fruits are rich in antioxidant compounds, which are important for human metabolism. Lycopene is one of the abundantly occurring antioxidants found in tomato. Lycopen is beneficial in preventing various chro...

The desert locust [Schistocerca gregaria (Forskal)] (Orthoptera: Acrididae) is one of the world's most dangerous and destructive migratory pests. It is a highly voracious and polyphagous insect. Its swarms can travel hundreds of kilometers per day and infest areas covering millions of square kilometers, resulting in substantial crop losses. We synt...

Late the blight of potato is a devastating and one of the economic diseases of potato and other plants belonging to family Solanaceae. Late blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans, is one of the most threatening pathogenic diseases which not only results in direct crop losses but also cause farmers to embrace huge monetary expenses for disease con...

Locality factors such as climatic, topographic, biotic, and edaphic characteristics largely govern the forests' structure and composition and have a vital role in providing forest ecosystem services. The impact of locality factors on biomass production and carbon sequestration of forests varied with sites. The study assesses the responses of differ...

A survey was undertaken in five Village Development Committees (VDCs) of Lamjung District, Nepal from June to August 2018 to investigate major insect pests and their management practices in cucurbits. A total of ninety-five cucurbit growers were selected and interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires. The study revealed that the major insect...

Livestock husbandry is directly linked to food security and is considered one of the most crucial components of the agriculture system. As an agrarian economy, livestock farming is the backbone of Nepal's food security and agriculture system. The government of Nepal is concentrating its efforts to increase milk production and marketing through live...

Postharvest loss is one of the major problems in tomato production. This study was conducted to assess the post-harvest practices and losses of tomato at the farmers' fields in three districts namely Kathmandu (Kavresthali), Lalitpur (Lubhoo, and Lamatar), and Bhaktapur (Tathali and Kaushaltar). By using a simple random sampling method, the sample...

This review aims to highlight the morphology, taxonomy, and biological activities of Tinospora cordifolia along with its ethnobotanical uses and its micropropagation techniques. Relating to the global pandemic, this review introduces a comprehensive update of COVID-19 scientific reports on T. cordifolia as an indispensable herb. This study als...

Shisham or sissoo (Dalbergia sissoo) is an important multipurpose tree with great economic importance, but this tree has been infected by various root pathogens. This review article shows the works conducted on root pathogens and die back disease of Shisham and their management. Around seventy-one endophytic fungus has been found in sissoo trees in...

Invasive alien plant species (IAPS) are a significant threat to agriculture, resulting in crop loss and increased production cost. Because of their detrimental effects on floral and faunal organisms and their ecosystems, they pose a significant threat to biodiversity. There are 219 species of alien flowering plants native to Nepal, 26 of which have...

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a species of crops which is highly sensitive to drought. The sensitivity to water stress varies from genotypes to genotypes of rice. An experiment was performed to compare twenty-five different rice genotypes for drought tolerance in the seedling stage at Gokuleshwor Agriculture and Animal Science College, Baitadi Nepal fr...

Nepal is a rich source of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in terms of production and trading practices. The altitudinal and climatic variations in various pockets of Nepal have contributed to their diversity. This article attempts to outline the current status of NTFPs and its importance in the Nepalese economy. NTFPs provide rural people with f...

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is an important cereal crop that provides ample nutritious calories for humans and animals. The nutrient plays a vital role in the production of wheat. In this review, previous works were evaluated to investigate the role of nutrients, nutrient deficiency and toxicity in wheat. Both macro and micronutrients are necessar...