Dr. Deepak Kumar Jaiswal
Specialist (Bioscience) and Head of Division
Research Areas
Comprehensive Evaluation of Bioefficacy, Phytotoxicity, Impact on Key Natural Enemies, and Residue Persistence of Selected Novel and Registered Pesticides in Major Cropping Systems in India in Accordance with CIBRC Regulatory Standards.
Comparative Laboratory Bioassay Evaluation of Selected Pesticides Against Major Insect Pests with Assessment of Dose-Response, Mode of Action, and Resistance Profiling.
Research and Development Trials on Bio-Based and Eco-Friendly Pesticides Alongside Next-Generation Chemical Molecules for Sustainable Crop Protection.
Group Head
Dr. Deepak Kumar Jaiswal
Specialist (Bioscience) and Head of Division
Bioscience specialist with expertise in entomology, bio efficacy, and phytotoxicity studies. His research focuses on evaluating pesticide formulations for biological performance and sustainable agricultural application.
Scientific Staff
Ph.D Students
Priyanka Singh
GD Goenka University
Project Personnel
Dr. Radha Joshi
Senior Project Associate
Working as an entomologist, she focuses on the identification, biology, and management of agricultural insect pests. Her work includes conducting controlled bioassays, maintaining insect colonies, and supporting pesticide performance studies.
Rohit Kumar Singh
Project Associate – I
Working as a Plant Pathologist, focusing on the isolation and culture of plant pathogens to support disease diagnosis. Involved in conducting laboratory bioassays and field trials for plant disease management.
Jyoti
Project Associate –I
working as a Plant Pathologist involves isolating and culturing plant pathogens to support disease diagnosis. She is involved in conducting laboratory bioassays and field trials for plant disease management.
Ajay
Project Associate – I
Working as Drone Operator focusing in bio-efficacy field trials from sowing to spraying and harvesting, utilizing drones for pesticide application.
Km. Pooja
Laboratory Assistant
Working to support laboratory operations by maintaining equipment, preparing materials, assisting in experiments and tests, and ensuring a safe and organized laboratory environment.
Interns / Trainees
Alumni
Our work integrates physical, chemical, and biological sciences to drive innovation in agrochemical research, formulation development, and performance assessment. Successfully designed and conducted comprehensive bio efficacy and bioassay studies to assess the biological performance and phytotoxic behavior of both in-house and sponsor-developed pesticide formulations across a range of crops. Generated reliable, data-driven insights by analyzing experimental patterns and interpreting results under controlled laboratory, greenhouse, and field conditions. Strengthened commercial and regulatory decision-making by ensuring formulations met performance standards and compliance requirements. Contributed to building a strong scientific foundation for determining the suitability, safety, and agricultural applicability of new pesticide formulations through systematic evaluation and robust research infrastructure.
Sponsored Studies
Over the last four years, successfully handled more than 150 laboratory and field studies, generating scientific data for regulatory submission, commercialization, and performance validation of agrochemical formulations.
Revenue Generation & Professional Expertise
- Bio-efficacy Studies as per CIB&RC requirements, conducting 18 multi-location field studies on bio-efficacy, phytotoxicity, and impact on natural enemies for various sponsors in 2023, generating ₹58.62 lakh in institutional revenue.
- Bio-efficacy Studies, successfully executing 31 field and laboratory studies on bio-efficacy, phytotoxicity, and effects on natural enemies for multiple sponsors in 2024, contributing ₹63.84 lakh to institutional revenue.
- Functioned 34 field and laboratory bio-efficacy studies in compliance with CIB&RC guidelines, evaluating phytotoxicity and non-target organism safety in 2025, generating ₹76.83 lakh in revenue.
- Currently serving as Bio-efficacy Studies having completed 23 field and laboratory studies on bio-efficacy, phytotoxicity, and impact on natural enemies for various sponsors (as on 16.02.2026), with revenue generation of ₹56.59 lakh.
Ecotoxicology Facility
Successfully led the development and establishment of a dedicated Ecotoxicology Facility at the institute, significantly strengthening research infrastructure and technical capabilities. This initiative enhanced institutional capacity for comprehensive environmental risk assessment and regulatory evaluation of agrochemical formulations.
AWARDS/HONOURS/AFFILIATIONS
- Best Poster Award at National Consultation of Food System for Sustainability and Profitability of Millets, Organized by Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi – 284003.
- Received “Young scientist award” in National conference on “Challenges and Remedies for health-oriented agriculture challenges and remedies for health-oriented agriculture” at Lakhaoti, Bulandshahr (CCS University) U.P. on 08thNov, 2025.
Completed
3 projects from the agrochemical industries have been taken up for the efficacy and phytotoxicity studies till now for 2019 – 2020.
14 projects from the agrochemical industries have been taken up for the efficacy and phytotoxicity studies till now for 2020 – 2021.
15 projects from the agrochemical industries have been taken up for the efficacy and phytotoxicity studies till now for 2021 – 2022.
18 projects from the Agrochemical Industries have been taken up for the Bio-efficacy and Phytotoxicity Studies during 2022-2023.
31 projects from the Agrochemical Industries have been taken up for the Bio-efficacy and Phytotoxicity Studies during 2023-2024
34 number of projects from the Agrochemical Industries have been taken up for the Bio-efficacy and Phytotoxicity Studies during 2024-2025.
24 number of projects from the Agrochemical Industries have been taken up for the Bio-efficacy and Phytotoxicity Studies during 2025-2026.
Ongoing
1 Project funded by BiotechnologyIndustryResearchAssistanceCouncil (DBT–BIRAC)
1 Projects under National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF–ICAR)
1 Projectfunded byDepartmentof Scienceand Technology(DST)
24 number of projects from the Agrochemical Industries are ongoing for the Bio-efficacy and Phytotoxicity Studies during 2024-2025.
Selected Publications
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Singh R.K., Jaiswal D.K., Singh, J.P., Upadhyay U., Vani ,V.M.. Bad prabhavitchhetron me Krishi ki unattaknik. The Science World, Vol.6(1),232-236, 2026.
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Singh R.K., Jaiswal D.K., K. Pooja, Singh, J.P., Upadhyay U. Prashitikadharit Krishi aur IPFT ki Bhumika: satatavmprayavarananukulkheti ki aur Navachar Se Sanrachan Ki Aur. Trends In Agriculture Science, Vol. 5(1) 101-106, 2026.
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Srivastava A., Singh H., Singh R.K., Choudhary S., Chongloi L., and Jaiswal D.K. (2025). Significance of Functional Traits in Nutrient Cycling and Soil Interaction. In Eco-Resilience Biology, pp. 148-170. CRC Press.
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Singh R.K., Jaiswal D.K., Chongloi L., Kumar S., and Choudhary S. (2025). In-vitro evaluation of fungicide combinations against fruit rot (Colletotrichum truncatum) in chilli. Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems, 31(1), 77-85.
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Jaiswal, D. K., Singh, H. S., & Choudhary, S. (2024). The Evolution of Agriculture: Harnessing AI for Sustainable Farming Practices. In R. Gupta & D. Chowdhry (Eds.), Industry 4.0 Agriculture, Rural & Women Development(pp. 150–177). New Delhi, India:NIPA® GENX ELECTRONIC RESOURCES & SOLUTIONS P. LTD.
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Jaiswal D.K., Chongloi L., Choudhary S., and Kumar S. Bioefficacy and phytotoxicity evaluation of insecticides against insect pests of chilli under field conditions in Haryana. Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems, 30(2): 312-319, 2024.
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Singh R.K., Jaiswal D.K., Chongloi L., Singh, J.P., and Choudhary S. Bio-efficacy of Kresoxim Methyl 44.3 % SC Against Late Blight of Tomato under In vitro Condition. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 46(11): 762-767, 2024.
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D.K. Jaiswal, S.V.S. Raju, Choudhary S., Kumar S. and V.M. Vani. Bioefficacy of Physical, Chemical and Bio-pesticide Seed Treatment against Pulse Beetle (Callosobruchus chinensis) in Chickpea. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 2024.
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V.M. Vani, B. K. Singh, A. K. Singh,S.V.S. Raju, D.K. Jaiswal, Sharma K.R. Exploitation of Heterosis for Plant and Yield Characteristics in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench). Environment and Ecology, 42(3): 968-978, 2024.
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Jaiswal, D.K., Kumar, J., Char, G., and Kumar, S. Enhancement of bio-efficacy of insecticides on spray tank mixing with Wetcit surfactant on chilli crop. Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture, 18(2): 310-313, 2023.
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Jaiswal, D.K., Kumar, J., Char, G., and Kumar, S. Role of Biostimulants in Modern Agriculture. Kheti (ICAR), 76(04): 31-32, 2023.
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Singh, Deo Narayan; Bohra, Jitendra Singh; Dubey, Tej Pratap; Shivahare, Pushp Raj; Singh, Ram Kumar; Singh, Tejbal; Jaiswal, Deepak Kumar. Common Foods for Boosting Human Immunity: A Review. Food Science & Nutrition, 00:1–14, 2023.
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Deepak Kumar Jaiswal, Giriraj Char, Sanjay Kumar and J.P. Singh. Neem: Jaivik Kheti me ekMahtvapurna Tatva. Krishi Rashayan Digdarshika (IPFT), 02: 33-37, 2023.
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Priyanka, Deepak Kumar Jaiswal, Anil Kumar & Ajay. The Power of Biopesticides: Green solutions for a safer future. Agrigate- An international Multidisciplinary e-Magazine, 03(10): 01-05, 2023.
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Priyanka, Deepak Kumar Jaiswal and Rohit Kumar Singh. Distilled water: The soul of the Laboratory.Agrigate- An international Multidisciplinary e-Magazine, 03(07): 265-267, 2023.
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Jaiswal, D.K., Char, G., Singh, J.P., and Kumar, J. Safe and judicious uses of pesticides. Lahreien (ICAR), 02: 56-58, 2022
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Singh, K., Jeyakumar, E., and Singh, J.P., Jaiswal, D.K. Combined Effect of Pseudomonas aeruginosa MCCB 0035 with NPK on Growthand Yield Attributes of Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata). Biological Forum – An International Journal, 14(3): 1252-1258, 2022.
Opportunities
The Bioscience Division at Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT), Gurugram, offers diverse opportunities for industries, students, researchers, and other stakeholders in the agrochemical and bioscience sectors.
Industries:
We undertake industry-sponsored bioefficacy, phytotoxicity, persistence, and residue field trials in accordance with Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIBRC) guidelines. Our services include laboratory bioassay studies, in-house formulation screening, household pest evaluation, regulatory data generation, and technical consultancy to support product development and commercialization.
Research & Development (R&D):
The division is actively engaged in R&D for new-generation and eco-friendly pesticide formulations with a focus on improved efficacy, reduced toxicity, environmental safety, and sustainable crop protection technologies. We support innovation-driven projects aimed at developing advanced, environmentally responsible agrochemical solutions.
Students and Researchers:
We offer internships, dissertation projects, industrial training, and research opportunities with hands-on exposure to laboratory bioassays, greenhouse experiments, and field trials. Participants gain practical experience in formulation evaluation, environmental risk assessment, and regulatory research.
Collaborative Opportunities:
The division promotes collaborative research with academic institutions, research organizations, agrochemical industries, and start-ups through joint research projects, sponsored studies, and technology validation programs.
Farmers and Other Stakeholders:
We organize farmer awareness programs, technical workshops, and training sessions on safe pesticide use, resistance management, and sustainable agricultural practices, along with consultancy services for pest management and formulation performance evaluation.