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Dr. Sunita T. Pandey
Department of Agronomy

Dr. Sunita T. Pandey

Professor
  • DesignationProfessor
  • QualificationPh.D.
  • SpecialisationAgronomy
  • Emailsunitatpandeyapagbpuatacin, sunitatewari_8yahoocoin
  • Contact No.+91-9412120735, +917668641574 (M)

Research Areas/Areas of Interest

  • Natural Farming, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, Vrikshayurveda

Research Projects

  1. "Exploring Livelihood Potential of Wild Growing Stinging Nettle (Urticadioica) in Uttarakhand”, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India, New Delhi under National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS), Rs 97.0 lakh (Pantnagar centre 33 lakhs) 2020-23
  2. “Strengthening of Vrikshayurved Centre for Research and Training Funded by RKVY, Govt. of Uttarakhand , project cost rs. 106.00 lakh,( 2024-2027)
  3. “.Establishment of Vrikshayurveda Research & Training Centre . Funded by Indian Knowledge System Division , MoE,Govt. Of India.Project cost Rs. 35.8 Lakh(2023-26)
  4. “.Establishment of four Models of Natural Farms at Districts Champawat, Pauri, Pithoragarh & Headquarters GBPUAT, Pantnagar. Funding Agency: National Mission on Natural Farming,(NMNF) IIFSR, Modipuram.Project cost Rs. 5.5 Lakh.(2024-25)
  5. “.Project to impart training to different stakeholders viz State Officers, Govt.. of Uttarakhand, KVK Scientists & Farmer Master Trainers, Krishi Sakhi, Farmers, school children, NGO’s,etc on Natural Farming. Funded under the National Mission on Natural Farming.(Rs.8.8 Lakh).
  6. “Quality Planting Material (QPM) Production of Sarpgandha Herbal Research Development Institute, (HRDI) Gopeshwer (Uttarakhand) (2011-2013)
  7. Production of Ideal Nursery of Sataver Herbal Research Development Institute, (HRDI) Gopeshwer (Uttarakhand), Project cost Rs. 14 Lakh (2009-2011)
  8. Strategies for Propagation, Cultivation, Extraction and Purification of Artemisinin from Artemisia annua, Armaco Consultants Private Ltd. Mumbai (2006-2007)
  9. Production of quality planting material of Lemon grass, Pamarosa, & other aromatic crops, NMPB. 2004-2007
  10. To evaluate the weed control efficacy of Goal in Mentha and phytotoxicity if any on the crop, DE-NOCIL Crop Protection Pvt.Ltd. 2004-2006
  11. Site-specific nutrient management for Withania somnifera, Anethum graveolens. Eclipta alba, Phyllanthus niruri in the subtropical belt of Uttaranchal, Potash and Phosphate Institute of Canada. 2003-2006
  12. Establishment of Herbal Garden for ex-situ conservation, multiplication and promotional activities for cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants, National Medicinal Board. Project cost Rs. 30 Lakh, 2003 to 2006
  13. U.P. sodic land reclamation project-13 year’s experience. World Bank 1991-2003

Selected Research Publications

  1. Naik, B.M., Pandey, S.T., Bhatnagar, A. et al. Bio-stimulant-based nutrient management for energy-efficient and low-carbon mustard cultivation: a life cycle assessment approach for sustainable development. Sci Rep (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-48219-6"
  2. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-48219-
  3. NAAS rating: 9.8; Impact: 3.8
  4. Sushree Suchismita Mehera, Ratna Raia, Sunita T Pandey et. al, (2026), Vrikshayurveda based bio-stimulant ‘herbal kunapjala’ enhanced the survival, growth and biochemical characteristics of litchi air layer, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, Vol 25(2), February pp 170-179, DOI: 10.56042/ijtk. v25i2.21249. NAAS Rating 6.0
  5. Banavath Mahesh Naik, Sunita T Pandey et al (2026); Optimizing nutrient application with vrikshayurveda based herbal kunapjal concoction:a suitable solution for inhancing the productivity of Indian Mustard(Brassica juncia L.) ;Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge; Vol 25(1), pp 63-73 ,NAAS Rating 6.0
  6. Okram Ricky Devi, Omvati Verma, Bibek Laishram.S, Anbarasan, Abhijit Debnath, Narinder Pantora, Priyanka ELUMLE, Sunita T Pandey, R. Ajaykumar, Samreen; (2025); Effect of seed priming and foliar application of organic liquid manure on germination, growth, yield and quality of late sown wheat; Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture, 37:1-13, doi : 10.3897/ejfa.2025.126915
  7. NAAS Rating 6.00
  8. Ankita Kapsi, Preeti Chaturvedi, MS Negi, Sunita T Pandey& Omprakash, (2025); Effect of herbal kunapjal (a traditional form of liquid organic manure) on plant growth, oil yield, and oil quality of chamomile (Matricaria chammomila L.), Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge Vol 24, (2),pp 168-176,NAAS Rating 6.0
  9. Sunita T Pandey, (2024); Scientific Validation of Herbal Kunapjal, a 1000 years Old Heritage, Legacy of Vaidya Surpal’s Vrikshayurveda.; Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge, A Scientific Outlook 56-62; A CSIR-NIScPR Publication.
  10. Shreekant, kumar A Bhuj BD, Pant K, Pandey ST and Pareek N;(2024); Response of Herbal Kunapjala on Vegetative, Flowering and Corm Attribute of Glodiolus cv. Jessica.;International Journal of Advanced Biochemitry Research; vol(8) no. 5;p 989-994.
  11. Banawath Mahesh Naik, Sunita T Pandey et.al, (2023), Effect of vrikshayurveda based herbal kunapjal and their doses on mustard productivity, J. Oilseeds Res.,vol 40 (Special Issue)
  12. Joshi N., Pandey S. T., et.al (2022), Directed seeded rice+Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) intercropping and weed management practices affects weed control efficiency and competitive Indices, International Journal of Plant Protection. (NAAS 8.0)
  13. Ardeep, Sunita T Pandey, M S Negi, Ajit Kumar & Poonam Gautam, (2022), Innovation in traditional organic nutrient management practices for better soil health and higher productivity of brahmi (Bacopamonnieri L.) Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge Vol 21(3). (NAAS 6.7)
  14. Suraj Adhikari, Shailbala Sharma, Sunita T Pandey et.al; Response of Potato Crop to Vrikshayurveda based “Herbal Kunapjal” against Black Scurf and early blight disease of potato and tuber yield(accepted for publication), Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. (NAAS 6.0)
  15. O.R Devi, O.Verma, R.Haldher, S T Pandey & P Chaturvedi.(2022); Effect of seed priming with liquid organic on germination, Seedling Development and enzymatic A ctivity of Wheat(Triticum aestivum L.) Environment and Ecology 40(3c):1720-1725. (NAAS 5.25)
  16. Rahul Haldher, Sunita T Pandey, et.al (2022), Response of chickpea(cicer arietinum L.) to seed treatment and foliar application of liquid organic under different doses of nutrients. Annals of plant and soil research 24(4):616-622. (NAAS 5.22)
  17. R. Haldhar, S.T Pandey, et. al. (2022), Effect of Herbal KunapJal, traditional liquid manure, on germination and seedling vigour of chickpea (cicer arietinum.) (NAAS 5.22)
  18. Banavat Mahesh Naik, Sunita T Pandey etc. al (2022) Effect of liquid fermented organic manure (Herbal kunapajala) concoctions and their doses on chlorophyll content of mustard crop at Pantnagar, India 5.23
  19. P Giri, S T. Pandey, S Roy, B Behera, (2016) Weed dynamics, herbage and oil yield of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) under various weed management practices. Journal of Crop and weed 12 (1), 145-149. (NAAS 5.46)
  20. Rajesh Chodhary, Sunita T Pandey, Roshan Choudhary, and Anandilal Jat.(2013).Effect of planting Geometry on Artemesia Annua. Environment &Ecology,31(2A):701-703, April-June (NAAS 5.25)
  21. P Chaturvedi, B Bisht, S Tiwari Pandey (2014) Effect of temperature, moisture and salinity on seed germination of Artemisia annua L. graown under Tarai conditions of Uttarakhand; Journal of Applied Horticulture 16 (3), 231-234 (NAAS 5.13)
  22. Pant Vasudha, Bagade Prashant and Sunita T. Pandey, (2022), Profiling Elemental Distribution and Their Bioavailability In Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) Leaves; The Journal of Ethnobiology and Traditional Medicine 133 1570-1587
  23. Impact Index: 6.38
  24. Pant Vasudha,Bagade Prashant and Sunita T. Pandey,(2022),Profiling Elemental Distribution and Their Bioavailability In Stinging Nettle(Urticadioica) Leaves;The Journal of Ethnobiology and Traditional Medicine 133 1570-1587

Research papers:55  |  BOOK CHAPTERS:11;  |  BOOK: 03;(with IBSN)

Students Guided

  • M.Sc. – 30 students including major guide and member of advisory committee as well
  • Ph.D. – 5 students ( as major guide).

Special Contribution

  • Developed Syllabus for UG , PG & PhD programme on Natural Farming for State Agriculture Universities and for Central Agriculture Universities of the country.
  • Developed Syllabus for UG , PG & PhD programme for the State of Gujrat. on Natural Farming
  • Established and strengthened the YL Nene Centre of Vrikshayurveda an Indian Knowledge System Centre,& Centre of Natural Farming at GBPUAT, Pantnagar through external grants in Project mode.
  • Guided five interns on Vrikshayurveda based Natural farming funded by Asian Agri History Foundation, GBPUAT,Pantnagar

Awards/Recognitions

  • Rishi Parashar Award conferred in Ist International conclave on Vrikshayurveda during 10th World Ayurveda Congress
  • Boards of Studies for the department of Agriculture under the school of”Agricultural Sciences “ Central University of Odisha, Koraput , Odisha.
  • Coordinator Natural Farming Research at GBPUAT, Pantnagar
  • Member of National level working Committees Constituted by Indian Council Of Agriculture Research (ICAR) New Delhi for developing the syllabus and curriculum on Natural Farming for UG and PG level students.
  • Member of State level working Committee Constituted by Govt. of Gujarat for developing the syllabus and curriculum on Natural Farming for UG and PG level students
  • Member of National coalition on natural farming.
  • Member of Committee constituted by NCERT, New Delhi for inclusion of Natural Farming in school curricula
  • Member of Committee constituted by CSIR-NIScPR
  • Member National initiative( of SVASTIK) for Traditional Foods & Agriculture
  • Dr. Pandey Participated as an expert on Vrikshayurveda in a Documentary Film ‘Ayurveda for one health', A film by Dr. Deepak &Team, which has received the following Awards.
  • Audience Choice Award' at Rohip International Online Film Festival on December 2022,at Goa.(The only Indian documentary to get an award in the category)
  • 2nd Prize at the prestigious 'International Science Film Festival(ISFFI) of India' on Jan 21st 2023 at Bhopal.
  • Now this is the only film selected from India for 1st international premiere at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment Canberra, Australia on April 15, 2023.
  • Dr. Pandey Participated as an expert on Vrikshayurveda in a Documentary Film on “Vrikshayurveda”', A film by Indian Knowledge System Division , Ministry of Education Govt. of India.
  • Organized First International conclave on Vrikshayurveda as chair of the event under the ages of world ayurveda foundation during 2024.
  • Received the special Recognition Award by Asian Agri History Foundation ,Aregistered Professional Society for promotion and adoption of Vrikshayurveda practices in Indian Agriculture.
  • Received Faculty Excellence Award in 2025,2024, 2023, 2022, &2021by college of Agriculture, GBPUAT, Pantnagar.
  • Coordinator of the group “Natural & Organic Farming and Natural Resource Management for developing the Uttarakhand Rose Map.
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