Megha Kumari

Indian Agricultural Research Institute

Papers

1

Total Citations

4

H-Index

1

About

Dr. Megha Kumari is a leading voice in sustainable agriculture, whose work is reshaping how we understand the resilience of our food systems. Her research centers on soil-centric cropping systems, agroecology, and the intersection of climate adaptation with agricultural policy. Kumari’s most cited work, "Soil-Centric Cropping Systems Building Climate Resilience" (2025), has already garnered 4 citations, a testament to its immediate relevance in a field grappling with climate volatility. In this paper, she demonstrates how prioritizing soil health—through practices like cover cropping and reduced tillage—can buffer crop yields against droughts and floods, offering a practical, scalable pathway for farmers. Her major contribution lies in synthesizing ecological principles with on-the-ground agronomic data, showing that healthy soil is not just an environmental asset but a critical tool for food security. Beyond her published work, Kumari is recognized for her collaborative field trials with smallholder communities, bridging the gap between academic research and real-world application. For students and researchers, her profile is a compelling example of how rigorous science can directly address the most pressing challenge of our time: feeding a growing planet under a changing climate.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

1
H-Index
1
Papers
4
Total Citations
4
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Soil-Centric Cropping Systems Building Climate Resilience
4 citations · 2025
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 11
🏛 Institutions: Indian Agricultural Research Institute

Top Papers

  1. 1

Key Collaborators

Contact & Links

Available for collaboration
Content generated · 12 days ago