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College of Agriculture / Entomology / Faculty

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Name : Dr. Vikas Jindal

Designation : Principal Entomologist

Phone : +91 8427411773

E-mail : vikas_ento@pau.edu

Research areas: Molecular Entomology, functional genomics in insects, DNA barcoding, GPCR and neurpeptides in insects

Researcher Ids:

Google Scholar

https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=GIQsYpQAAAAJ& hl=en

Research Gate:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Vikas-Jindal?ev=hdr_xprf

ORCID : 0000-003-1604-8028

Brief Introduction

Dr Vikas Jindal joined PAU as Assistant Entomologist on 07.04.2004 after completing B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons) and M.Sc. (Entomology) from PAU, Ludhiana. He did his Ph.D. (Entomology) from PAU, Ludhiana in 2004. He joined as Senior Entomologist on 07.04.2016 and Principal Entomologist on 07.04.2016 (till date). His field of specialization is molecular entomology in which he is working on RNAi in insects, G protein coupled receptors and neuropeptides in insects, DNA barcoding of major insect pests of Punjab. He has completed more than 10 research projects sanctioned from DST, DBT, UGC, ANRF, ICAR, etc. He has guided 5 M.Sc. students and 1 PhD student as major advisor. He has contributed 90 research papers in national and international journals and presented 67 papers in national and international conferences.

 

Professional Accomplishments Current Research Projects

  1. G-Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs) regulating moulting as novel targets for development of next generation insecticide against pink bollworm, Pectniophora gossypiella sponsored by DBT, New Delhi

  2. Functional characterization of octopamine receptor in Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) sponsored by DBT, New Delhi

  3. Structural and functional characterization of tachykinins peptides and its receptor in

Bemisia tabaci for development of novel insecticides sponsored by ANRF, New Delhi

Research Projects completed

  1. Functional and Pharmacological Characterization of Ecdysis Triggering Hormone and its Receptor for Developing New Generation Insecticides against Whitefly, Bemisia tabaci sponsored by SERB, New Delhi (PI)

  2. ‘Identification and Validation of Newer Approaches for the Management of whitefly

Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) sponsored by NASF-ICAR, New Delhi (PI)

  1. Fund For Improvement of S&T infrastructure (FIST-2015) sponsored by DST, New Delhi (Co-cordinator)

  2. Molecular systematics and barcoding of spiders from arid and semi-arid regions of northern India sponsored by UGC, New Delhi (Mentor)

  3. “RNAi mediated gene silencing for identification of novel and potential targets in whitefly, Bemisia tabaci for its management” (Co-PI) sponsored by DBT, New Delhi

  4. “Molecular Cloning and Characterization of hydrophobin genes from local isolates of Beauveria bassiana, an entomopathogenic fungus, for improved biocontrol potential”. Bio-CARe DBT for women scientists (Mentor)

  5. “Elucidating vitellogenin gene functions for management of whitefly, Bemisia tabaci” project under “Rapid Grant for Young investigator” scheme of Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi.

  6. “Development of taxonomically important molecular database on insect pests of horticultural crops of Punjab for DNA barcoding” project under “Young Scientist Fast track” scheme of Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi.

  7.  ​“Developing mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I gene sequence based molecular database for taxonomical identification of Lepidopteran insect pests of vegetable crops” project sponsored by University Grant Commission, New Delhi.

  8. “Developing mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I gene sequence based molecular database for taxonomical identification of major insect pests of cereal crops” project sponsored by University Grant Commission, New Delhi.

  9. “Molecular characterization of VKORC-1 gene for variation in relation to bromadiolone resistance in Rattus rattus population” project sponsored by University Grant Commission, New Delhi.

 

Research Publications:

  1. Kaur, S., Sharma, S., Kaur, J. and Jindal, V. (2025). Biochemical, Functional, and Molecular Profiling of three bacterial isolates with Bioremediation Potential for Imidacloprid. Environ Geochem Health. 47(9): 1-23 (NASS rating: 9.20)

  2. Peng, J., Lv, X.L., Ran, X.T., Jindal, V., Banta, G., Gupta, V.K., Kumar, V., Wu, Q.J., Mohindru, B., McKenzie, C.L. and Osborne, L.S., 2025. Geographical distribution and genetic analysis reveal recent global invasion of whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, primarily associated with only three haplotypes. Bull. Entomol. Res. 115 (2): 1-13 https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485324000828 (NAAS Rating: 7.60)

  3. Kumar, V., Kaur, A., Jindal, V., Kumar, J., Kaur, J., Kaur, J., Pathania, M. and Saini, N. (2024) Efficacy of insecticides against pink bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) in Bt cotton. Indian J. Ent. DOI. 10.55446/IJE.2024.2298 (NAAS Rating : 5.59).

  4. Kaur, A., Arora, R. and Jindal, V. (2024) Molecular Characterization of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) Populations from Punjab, India. Ecol. Environ. Cons. 30 (special issue): S176-S182 http://doi.org/10.53550/EEC.2024.v30i02s.035 (NAAS Rating: 5.05)

  5. Thakur, S., Park, Y. and Jindal, V. (2024) The functional assay identified authentic interactions between CAPA peptides and the CAPA receptor isoforms in Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) Pestic. Biochem. Phsyiol. 200: 105840.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pestbp.2024.105840 (NAAS Rating: 10.70)

    1. Karthigai Devi S., Banta, G. and Jindal, V. (2024) Knockout of ecdysis triggering hormone receptor (ETHr) gene adversely affects the nymphal molting and adult reproduction in Bemisia tabaci. Pestic. Biochem. Phsyiol. 199: 105766 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105766) (NAAS Rating: 10.70)

    2. Karthigai Devi,S., Banta, G. and Jindal, V. (2023) Technique to deliver dsRNA in Bemisia tabaci nymphs and its validation through silencing of juvenile hormone esterase gene. J. Appl. Ent. 147 (8): 611-621 (https:// doi.org/10.1111/jen.13147) (NAAS Rating: 8.18)

  • Gill, J., Jindal, V. and Sangha, K.S. (2023) Molecular characterization of Trichogramma

spp. in sugarcane ecosystem in Punjab. Indian J. Agric. Sci. 93 (6): 659-663. (https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v93i6.101542) (NAAS Rating: 6.37)

    1. Jindal, V., Li, D., Rault, L.C., Fatehi, S., Singh, R., Mating, M., Zou, Y., Ng, H.L., Kaczmarek, K., Zabrocki, J., Gui, S., Smagghe, G., Anderson, T.D., Nachman, R.J. and Park, Y. (2022) Bee-safe peptidomimetic acaricides achieved by comparative genomics. Sci Rep 12, 17263. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-20110-0 (NAAS Rating: 10.38)

    2. Hunjan, M.S., Dhkal, M., Katoch, S., Suri, K.S., Jindal, V., Kaur, Y., Kooner, R., Lore, J.S., Pannu P.P.S. and Mangat, G.S. (2022) First report of southern rice black streaked dwarf virus associated with rice dwarf symptoms in Indian Punjab. Pl. Dis. Res. 37 (2): 198-202 (DOI No. 10.5958/2249-8788.2022.00033.6) (NAAS Rating: 4.76)

    3. Thakur, S. and Jindal, V. (2022) RNAi knockdown of capar gene affects survival and fecundity of Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius). J Asia Pacific Ent. 25: 101940 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2022.101940 (NAAS Rating: 7.30)

    4. Jindal, V. Park, Y. and Kim, D. (2021) Functional characterization of ecdysis triggering hormone receptors (AgETHR-A and AgETHR-B) in the African malaria mosquito, Anopheles gambiae. Front. Physiol. doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2021.702979 (NAAS Rating: 9.37)

    5. Jain, S., Singh, G., Jindal, V. and Singh, A. (2021) Resolving the etiological conundrum of the gummy stem, sudden death and leaf blight syndromes of bottle gourd in Indo- Gangetic plains of India. J Pl. Path. 103: 433–441 (NAAS Rating: 7.15)

    6. Puri, H. and Jindal, V. (2021) Target of Rapamycin (TOR) gene is vital for whitefly survival and reproduction. J Biosci. 46: 60. DOI: 10.1007/s12038-021-00168-0 (NAAS Rating: 7.65)

  • Jindal, V. (2020) Exploring the genetic variability of citrus butterfly Papilio demoleus

using DNA barcode. Indian J. Agric. Sci. 90 (8): 1497-1502. https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v90i8.105948 (NAAS Rating: 6.25)

  • Cheema. H.K., Kang, B.K., Jindal, V., Kaur, S. and Gupta, V.K. (2020) Biochemical mechanisms and molecular analysis of fenvalerate resistant population of Spodoptera

litura (Fabricius) Crop Protection 127: 104951 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2019.104951 (NAAS Rating: 7.92)

 

Awards and Recognitions:

  1. Raman Postdoctoral Fellowship for research work in Department of Entomology, Kansas State University, USA for one year sponsored by University Grant Commission, New Delhi from July18, 2016 to July17, 2017Fellow, Indian Ecological Society

  2. Visiting Scholar at Ohio State University (April 2010 to April 2011)

  3. Fellow, Entomological Society of India

  4. Fellow, Indian Ecological Society

  5. Appreciation letter from PAU, Ludhiana at Kisan Mela, 2015

  6. Dr Sardar Singh Gold Medal during M.Sc. programme.

  7. Merit certificate in M.Sc. programme.

  8. Recipient of University Merit Fellowship during M.Sc.

  9. Recipient of University Merit Fellowship in Ph.D. programme.

  10. Best paper presentation award (oral/poster): 10