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Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry      (18 scientists)

Dr D. R. Biswas

   

Field of Specialisation : Soil Science/Soil Chemistry/Fertility/Microbiology: Soil fertility and fertilizer use, utilization of indigenous rock phosphate and waste micas; recycling of wastes as source of nutrients; nutrients dynamics.

Dr D. R. Biswas
Principal Scientist

M.Sc. : ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute (1989)

Ph.D : ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute (1992)

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PG School, Faculty Disciplines : Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry

No. of Students Guided : -    M.Sc :   7

   Ph.D :   8

Top 10 Publications having NAAS rating 6 and above with first or corresponding author only

  1. Sarkar, A., Biswas, D.R., Datta, S.C., Dwivedi, B.S., Bhattacharyya, R., Kumar, Bandyopadhyay, K.K., Saha, M., Chawla, G., Saha, J.K. and Patra, A.K. (2021) Preparation of novel biodegradable starch/poly(vinyl alcohol)/bentonite grafted polymeric films for fertilizer encapsulation.Carbohydrate Polymers, 117679, doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.117679; NAAS Rating: 15.38
  2. Modak, K., Biswas, D.R., Ghosh, A., Pramanik, P., Das, T.K., Das, S., Kumar, S., Krishnan, P. and Bhattacharyya, R. (2020) Zero-tillage and residue retention impact on soil aggregation and carbon stabilization within aggregates in subtropical India. Soil and Tillage Research 202, 104649, doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2020.104649; NAAS Rating: 11.37.
  3. Sarkar, A., Biswas, D.R., Datta, S.C., Roy, T., Moharana, P.C., Biswas, S.S. and Ghosh, A. (2018) Polymer coated novel controlled release rock phosphate formulations for improving phosphorus use efficiency by wheat in an Inceptisol. Soil and Tillage Research 180, 48-62, doi.org/10. 1016/j.still.2018.02.009; NAAS Rating: 11.37
  4. Moharana, P.C. and Biswas, D.R. (2016) Assessment of maturity indices of rock phosphate enriched composts using variable crop residues. Bioresource Technology 222, 1-13, doi.org/10. 1016 /j.biortech.2016.09.097; NAAS Rating: 15.64
  5. Modak, K., Ghosh. A., Bhattacharyya, R., Biswas, D.R., Das, T.K., Das, S. and Singh, G. (2019) Response of oxidative stability of aggregate-associated soil organic carbon and deep soil carbon sequestration to zero-tillage in subtropical India. Soil and Tillage Research 195, 104370, doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2019.104370; NAAS Rating: 11.37
  6. Basak, B.B. and Biswas, D.R. (2010) Co-inoculation of potassium solubilizing and nitrogen fixing bacteria on solubilization of waste mica and their effect on growth promotion and nutrient acquisition by a forage crop. Biology and Fertility of Soils 46, 641-648, doi:10.1007/s00374-010-0456-x; NAAS Rating: 12.43.
  7. Basak, B.B. and Biswas, D.R. (2009) Influence of potassium solubilizing microorganism (Bacillus mucilaginosus) and waste mica on potassium uptake dynamics by sudan grass (Sorghum vulgare Pers.) grown under two Alfisols. Plant and Soil 317, 235-255, doi:10.1007/s11104-008-9805-z; 10.19
  8. Basak, B.B., Sarkar, B., Biswas, D.R., Sarkar, S., Sanderson, P. and Naidu, R. (2017) Bio-intervention of naturally occurring silicate minerals for alternative source of potassium: Challenges and opportunities. Advances in Agronomy 141, 115-145, doi.org/10.1016/bs.agron.2016.10.016; NAAS Rating: 12.92.
  9. Nishanth, D. and Biswas, D.R. (2008) Kinetics of phosphorus and potassium release from rock phosphate and waste mica enriched compost and their effect on yield and nutrient uptake by wheat (Triticum aestivum). Bioresource Technology 99, 3342-3353, doi.org/10. 1016/j.biortech.2007.08.025; NAAS Rating: 15.64.
  10. Biswas, D.R. and Narayanasamy, G. (2006) Rock phosphate enriched compost: An approach to improve low-grade Indian rock phosphate. Bioresource Technology 97, 2243-2251, doi.org/10. 1016/j.biortech.2006.02.004; NAAS Rating: 15.64.

Patent / Technologies / Methodologies / System etc. (Upto Five) :

  1. Developed novel product of rock phosphate and waste mica enriched compost.This novel product has the potential to be adopted by the farmers and reduce the input cost and will provide an avenue to utilize low-grade RP.
  1. Developed novel technology to solubilize insoluble waste mica (K-mineral) through bio-intervention.This outclass product/technology has been reported first time by Dr. Biswas using waste mica inoculated with K solubilizing bacteria in the world.
  1. Synthesized polymer coated novel controlled release NP formulations using RP and mineral acids.This product of polymer coated novel controlled release NP formulation proved to be a potential carrier that supply N and P for a longer period.
  1. Developed novel P-fertilizer product of organic acid loaded NCPC with RP and phosphate solubilizing bacteria as slow release fertilizer to synchronize P release with crop demand and potentiality of this product as a promising alternate P source.
  1. Assessed innovative cost-effective nutrient management practices through value added organic manures prepared using crop residues and biodegradable wastes along with 50% NPK fertilizers for wide scale adoption by the farmers, thereby save 50% fertilizer.

Awards / Recognitions / Fellowship (Upto Five) :

  1. Fellow of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (FNAAS) in 2021.
  1. Recognized with IARI Best Teacher Award in 2015 for outstanding contribution and excellence in teaching.
  1. Fellow of the West Bengal Academy of Science and Technology (FAScT) in 2018.
  1. Fellow Indian Society of Soil Science (FISSS) in 2011.
  1. World Phosphate Institute-Fertiliser Association of India (IMPHOS-FAI) Award in 2012.