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Department of Biochemistry


Dr. Kuldip Chandra Verma


DESIGNATION:Assistant Professor
QUALIFICATION:Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION:Plant Secondary metabolites, Plant tissue culture
EMAIL:kcverma[dot]bbc[at]gbpuat[dot]ac[dot]in, kcbiochem[at]gmail[dot]com
CONTACT NO.:+91-8968970844 (M),

Research Areas/Areas of interest

  • Collection, screening, cataloguing and genetic enhancement of Himalayan millets and pseudo-cereals
    • Teaching Experience and Courses Taught

    Teaching Experience and Courses Taught:   19 years

    Courses taught are as follows:

    Course No.(PG) Title of Course Course No.(UG) Title of Course
    BBC 530 Enzymology BBC 380 Enzyme Technology
    BBC 501 General Biochemistry AGP/BBC 218 Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry & Biotechnology
    BBC 603 Basic Biochemistry BBC 360 Elementary Biochemistry
    BBC 505 Techniques in Biochemistry
    BBC 510 Biochemical Techniques BBC 261 Elementary Plant Biochemistry
    BBC 530 Enzymology BBC 361 Fundamentals of Biochemistry
    BBC 640 Intermediary metabolism I
    BBC 641 Intermediary metabolism II
    BBC 645 Plant Biochemistry
    Research Projects

    1. As PI
      1. Collection, screening and cataloguing of buckwheat (Fagopyrum spp.) cultivars from Himalayan regions and development of package and practices followed by value addition for livelihood enhancement of SC communities): DST, Government of India: Contd..
      2. Value addition in buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) cultivars from Himalayan regions for enhancement of livelihood of local farmers. Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology, Haldi (U. S. Nagar): Contd..
      3. Collection and identification of Amaranthus (Amaranthus caudatus L.) genotypes from Uttarakhand hills for improving quality parameters: Directorate of Experiment Station, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar-263 145, Uttarakhand: From 18/09/2019 to 18/09/2022.
      4. Biochemical screening of buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) genotypes of Uttarakhand for elite selection. Uttarakhand State Council for Science & Technology (Govt. of Uttarakhand) Dehradun.: From 04.01.2022 to 03.01.2022.

    2. As Co-PI
      1. Evaluation of Nano Urea on crop productivity and nitrogen used efficiency in diverse Agro-Ecological zones of India: Co-PI: Ministry of Fertilizers and Chemicals, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare, Govt of India Through ICAR, New Delhi.
      2. Developing entrepreneurship for secured livelihood among tribal people of Pithoragarh District by imparting trainings and demonstrations on quality seed production technology and mechanization of farming system: ICAR- Tribal Sub Plan. 2024-25
      3. Enrichment and vitalization of cattle dung extract for improving crop production and sustaining soil health. Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology, Haldi (U. S. Nagar): Contd..
      4. Research Team Member in Inter-disciplinary Research Group (IRG)/ Research School (RS): Nanotechnology in Agriculture (R-SONIA). Hill Research Promotion Fund, Directorate of Experiment Station, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar-263 145, Uttarakhand (10.00 Lakhs): From 14/07/2019 to contd….
      5. Research Team Member in Inter-disciplinary Research Group (IRG)/ Research School (RS): School on Genomics Assisted Breeding. Hill Research Promotion Fund, Directorate of Experiment Station, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar-263 145, Uttarakhand (10.00 Lakhs): From 14/07/2019 to contd….
    Selected Research Publications

    1. Kuldip Chandra Verma, Aparna dixit, Sanjay Kumar Verma, Pawanesh tamta, Mridul Mishra and kushagra Saxena(2025). Evaluation of roasting and puffing on phytoconstituents of amaranth grains with special emphasis on squalene enhancement: A vaccine adjuvant. South African Journal of Botany. 189:419-426. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2025.12.008

    2. Kuldip Chandra Verma, Kumkum Giri, Sanjay Kumar Verma, Pawanesh Tamta, and Nidhi Joshi (2024). γ-radiation induced phytochemical variability in buckwheat (Fagopryum esculentum Moench) seeds and plant leaves for daily consumption. International Journal of Radiation Biology.: 10.1080/09553002.2024.2445580

    3. Nidhi Joshi, Kuldip Chandra Verma, Sanjay Kumar Verma and Pawanesh Tamta (2024). γ-radiations induced phytoconstituents variability in the grains of cultivated buckwheat species of Himalayan region. International Journal of Radiation Biology. 101(1):73-84: DOI: 10.1080/09553002.2024.2430246, Article ID: IRAB 2430246

    4. Kuldip Chandra Verma, , Pawnesh Tamata, Richa Joshi, Nidhi Joshi and Aditi Biswas(2024) Roasting induced phytoconstituents variability and effect of temperature on allergens of buckwheat cultivars. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-024-02813-2.

    5. Aditi Biswas, Kuldip Chandra Verma, Kumkum Giri, Pawanesh Tamta and Nidhi Joshi(2024). Effect of microwave treatment on phytoconstituents of buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) grains with special emphasis on allergenic proteins. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. 18:3353–3362 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-024-02409-w

    6. Nidhi Joshi, Kumkum Giri, Aditi Biswas, Pawanesh Tamta, K. C. Verma (2023). Comparative Analysis of Nutritional Values, Bioactive Compounds and Antinutrients in Tartary and Common Buckwheat Leaves. Indian J. Plant Genetic Resources. 36(3) 449-454. DOI: 10.61949/0976-1926.2023.v36i03.15

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    Popular Articles

    1. Kuldip Chandra Verma, Aditi Biswas, Kumkum Giri and Nidhi Joshi (2024) Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench): A multifarious 22 and under-utilized crop 57(07):22-26 ISSN 0537-1589
    2. K.C. Verma, Pawanesh Tamta, Aparna dixit and Nidhi Joshi (2024) Amaranthus. The Resilient Grain of the Gods. Indian Farmers Digest 57(06):30-33 ISSN 0537-1589
    3. Kuldip Chandra Verma, Nidhi Joshi, Aditi Biswas, Kumkum Giri (2024) Toxic components in Buckwheat and their minimization for safe consumption. Indian Farmers Digest 57(02):19-23 ISSN 0537-1589
    4. K.C. Verma, Aparna Dixit, Pawanesh tamta and Nidhi Joshi (2023). Review on biochemical composition and cultivation practices of buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench). Indian Farmers Digest 56(03):07-09 ISSN 0537-1589
    5. K.C. Verma, Richa Joshi, Nidhi Joshi and Kushagra Saxena (2022) Buckwheat: On its way of becoming a SUPERCROP with some limitations. Indian Farmers Digest 55(12):11-14 ISSN 0537-1589
    6. K.C. Verma, Nidhi Joshi and Kanchan Gairola (2021) Foxtail millet: Nutritional value, medicinal uses and future prospects. Indian Farmers Digest 54(08):16-18 ISSN 0537-1589
    7. K.C. Verma, Kanchan Gairola and Nidhi Joshi (2020) Keera jhar (Cordyceps sinensis): A traditional drug and a potent food supplement. Indian Farmers Digest 53(08):19-20 ISSN 0537-1589
    8. K.C. Verma, and S.K.Verma (2014): Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citrates): Plant with multiple uses. Indian Farmers Digest 47(12):26-27 ISSN 0537-1589
    9. K.C. Verma, and S.K.Verma (2013): Stevia rebaudiana: A source of natural sweeting agent. Indian Farmers Digest 46(08):32-33
    10. K.C. Verma, and S.K.Verma (2013): Algal culture: Possible solution for energy crisis. Indian Farmers Digest 46(06):38-41
    11. K.C. Verma, (2013): Datura stramonium: Potent plant for pharmaceutical industry. Indian Farmers Digest 46(05):23-25
    12. K.C. Verma, and S.K.Verma (2012): Naturopathy: Natural way for headache treatment. Indian Farmers Digest 45(02):35-37
    13. K.C. Verma, and S.K.Verma (2012): Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina L. Benth): Miracle Medicinal plant. Indian Farmers Digest 45(01):12-14
    14. K.C. Verma, and M.A. Baigh (2012): Tinospora cordifolia (Wild.) Plant with enormous pharmacological applications. Indian Farmers Digest 45(1):18-21
    15. K.C. Verma, and S.K.Verma (2011): Stevia: Medicinal Properties and Cultivation techniques. Indian Farmers Digest 44(07):27-29
    16. K.C. Verma, and S.K.Verma (2011): Biofuel: An alternative fuel for future. Indian Farmers Digest 44(3):14-18
    17. K.C. Verma, and S.K.Verma (2010): Diabetes: Can it be controlled by medicinal plants? Indian Farmers Digest 43(06):41-42
    18. K.C. Verma, and S.K.Verma (2010): GMO: Some hidden facts. Indian Farmers Digest 43(2):17-19
    19. K.C. Verma, and S.K.Verma (2009): Aonla: Ayurvedic wonder plant. Indian Farmers Digest 42(10):22-24
    Book Chapter

    1. Ethnonutraceutical Resource Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex. Benth: Strategic Approaches for Its Sustainable Management Toward Conservation and Healthcare Benefits. Advanced Concepts in Pharmaceutical Fifth Edition, Research Vol. 7, 23 February 2024, Page 41-62

    Honors/Awards/Professional Achievements

    A. Course Development

  • BBC-661: Basic Concepts of Clinical Biochemistry 2021
  • Enzyme Technology B Tech Biotech Year
  • Developed e- content for UG(B. Sc. Agril.) course: AGP/BBC 318: Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry and Plant Biotechnology 2020

    • B. Events organized:

  • Convener in National Conference entitled “Himalayan Cereals for Food and Nutritional Security: Current Status and Opportunities” Dept. of Biochemistry, G.B.P.U.A.T., Pantnagar (Uttarakhand): 6th Sept., 2022
  • Training organized “Recent Techniques in Biosciences (RTB-2007)" in DAV(PG) College, Muzaffarnagar: Nov. 27 to Dec.10,2007
  • Committee members in several Conference organized in Pantnagar University

    • C. Prizes:

  • IInd prize in oral presentation: Value addition in buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) cultivars from Himalayan regions for enhancement of livelihood of local farmers, Kuldip Chandra Verma, S.K. Verma, Kajal. 4th BIOTECHNOLOGY CONCLAVE (International Conference onStrategies for Sustainable Agriculture, Environment & Health for Viksit Bharat), India, 3-5 Feb, 2025
  • IInd prize in oral presentation: A review on nutrition value of Amaranth ( Amaranthus caudatus L.): The crop of future, Nidhi Joshi and Kuldip Chandra Verma. New Trends in Agriculture, Environmental & Biological Sciences for Inclusive Development (International Web-Conference by Agro Environmental Development Society (AEDS), India, 22-23 June, 2020
  • Ist prize in poster presentation during XVII Agricultural Science Congress & Asc Expo., Pantnagar

    • Societies Memberships

    Memberships of professional Societies:   08


  • Society of millet Research, Hyderabad
  • Society for Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology (SPBB) ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
  • The Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata
  • Society of Biological chemist, India
  • Nutrition Society Of India, Hyderabad
  • Pantnagar Journal of Research, G.B.P.U.A. & T., Pantnagar
  • Indian Society of plant genetic resource, New Delhi: 2023-24
    • Other Information

    • (i) Worked as Convener in National Conference entitled “Himalayan Cereals for Food and Nutritional Security: Current Status and Opportunities”
    • (ii) Got IInd prize in oral presentation in International Web-Conference: New Trends in Agriculture, Environmental & Biological Sciences for Inclusive Development, 22-23 June, 2020
    • (iii) Training organized: Recent Techniques in Biosciences (RTB-2007) in DAV(PG) College, Muzaffarnagar: Nov. 27 to Dec.10,2007
    • (iv) Worked as HOD in the Department of Biochemistry in DAV (PG) College, Muzaffarnagar from Jan. 2008 to Aug.03, 2008
    UG/PG/PhD student information

  • Supervised 2 Ph.D., 2 M.Phil. Thesis and 30 PG Thesis
  • Currently guiding 01 Ph.D. and 04 M.Sc. students
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     ORCID Id:   0000-0003-3398-9153