Kinjal Kulshrestha is an accomplished agricultural researcher and academic based at Anand Agricultural University, Gujarat, India. Affiliated with the university’s Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and the Center of Excellence in Biotechnology, Kulshrestha has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing sustainable crop science.

She holds a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) from Anand Agricultural University, where she specialized in biotechnology, molecular biology, and plant transcriptomics . Her scholarly output includes four significant research publications that delve into critical agricultural topics such as the induction of polyploidy in cotton, transcriptomic analyses in tomato, and the characterization of castor genotypes.

In December 2024, Kulshrestha authored an influential editorial titled “Impact of Insect Growth Regulators on Maize Stem Borer: A Recent Research Insight,” published in the open-access journal IgMin Research. This work highlights the potential of insect growth regulators as innovative, sustainable pest control strategies, reflecting her focus on sustainable and precision agriculture.

Her expertise spans a diverse toolkit of modern biotechnology techniques—PCR, SDS‑PAGE, Western blotting, cell culture, and RNA isolation—underscoring her research versatility Kulshrestha’s contributions extend to emerging fields, exemplified by her 2024 co-authored paper on natural farming practices in India, promoting environmentally friendly agricultural techniques

Beyond research, she holds a leadership role in biotechnology commercialization as an Assistant Manager at Virchow Biotech in Hyderabad, India 

Through her academic rigor and industry experience, Kinjal Kulshrestha stands out as an emerging authority in sustainable agricultural biotechnology, bridging innovation, academia, and real-world applications.

Kinjal Kulshrestha's research interests lie at the intersection of plant biotechnology, molecular biology, and sustainable agriculture. She is particularly focused on improving crop resilience and productivity through advanced biotechnological approaches, including transcriptomics, polyploidy induction, and molecular marker-assisted selection. Her work emphasizes the development of climate-resilient and pest-resistant crop varieties, with a notable focus on cotton, tomato, castor, and maize.

Kulshrestha has a keen interest in the use of insect growth regulators (IGRs) as eco-friendly alternatives for pest control, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of conventional pesticides. Additionally, she explores natural and organic farming methods to align with sustainable agricultural practices. Her research integrates cutting-edge lab techniques such as PCR, Western blotting, and gene expression profiling, aiming to translate scientific innovation into practical agricultural solutions. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, she strives to contribute to food security and environmental sustainability.