Title Prof. First Name Prem Last Name Uniyal
Designation Senior Professor
Department Department of Botany
Email pluniyal@du.ac.in
Webpage
Phone.no 9968279822
Employement Info
Employee Type Nature Of Employment
Teaching Permanent
Educational Qualifications
Degree/Certification Name Institution Year of Completion
Certificate University of Delhi 2002
Certificate University of Delhi 2000
PG HNB Garhwal University 1984
UG Gurukula Kangri University 1982
HSC Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad 1977
Ph.D. - Panjab University
Teaching Experience (Within Institution)
Designation Duration
Research Associate 01-07-1991 To 20-10-1993 (2 years, 3 months, 19 days)
Senior Research Associate 21-10-1993 To 20-10-1998 (4 years, 11 months, 29 days)
Ad hoc Lecturer 20-10-1999 To 30-03-2003 (3 years, 5 months, 10 days)
Administrative Experience (Within Institution)
Designation Duration
Coordinator, Syllabus preparation of the Botany under New Education Policy Presently Working since 01-04-2021 (5 years, 1 months, 7 days)
Chairman, Hostel management Committee Presently Working since 01-10-2023 (2 years, 7 months, 7 days)
Treasurer-Governing Body 01-07-2021 To 01-07-2023 (2 years)
Vice Chancellor Nominee 01-10-2020 To 01-10-2022 (2 years)
Coordinator, Syllabus revision Presently Working since 01-04-2018 (8 years, 1 months, 7 days)
Coordinator, exams Presently Working since 16-04-2018 (8 years, 22 days)
Member Hostel management Committee 01-04-2020 To 01-04-2022 (2 years)
Collaborative Activities
Title of Collaboration Name of Collaborative Agency Year Of Collaboration Duration (in months)
Palynological Studies on bee forage plants and biochemical analysis of predominant pollentypes from Khirsoo region of Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarkahand. HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar, Garhwal 2014 36
Bryophyte Flora of of Arunachal Pradesh Rajiv Ganghi University, Arunachal Pradesh 2021 36
Research Publications
Title of Article Type of Publication Name of Journal ISSN Journal Volume Year Link to Article DOI (Digital Object Identifier)
Effects of Biochar Derived from Urban Biowastes on Nitrogen Mineralization and Enzyme Activities of Agricultural Soil Along the Yamuna River, Delhi, India Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Water Air and Soil Pollution (2026) 237:819 1573-2932 237 2026 https:// doi. org/ 10. 1007/ s11270- 026- 09500-6. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-026-09500-6
Spatial variability in soil carbon dynamics and related parameters in urbanization driven peri-urban region. . 404: 129473. 2026 Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Journal of Environmental Management 0301-4797 404 2026 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.129473 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.129473
Phytochemical Profiling and In Silico Analyses Reveal Druglike Characteristics in the Moss Brachythecium salebrosum (Bryophyta, Brachytheciaceae) Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Lilloa 0075-9481 (print) and 2346-9641 online 62 (2) 2025 : http://lilloa.lillo.org.ar ä Esta doi: https://doi.org/10.30550/j.lil/2164
A Study of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Association in Three Species of Asterella (Aytoniaceae, Marchantiophyta) from Western Himalayan Region, India Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Lilloa 2346-9641 62(2) 2025 http://lilloa.lillo.org.ar https://doi.org/10.30550/j.lil/2091
A Checklist of Bryophytes from Kamrup district of Assam, Northeastern Himalayas Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Bryophyte Diversity and Evolution 2381-9685 49 (1) https://doi.org/10.11646/bde.49.1.2
Insights into the fatty acid profile and taxonomy of the extremophilic moss Hedwigia emodica (Bryophyta, Hedwigiales, Hedwigiaceae) Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Lilloa 2346-9641 62 (1): 2025 https://doi.org/10.30550/j.lil/2092
2024.Mycorrhizal association and its relation with pteridophytes. Front. Microbiol. 15:1406891. doi: Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Frontiers in Microbiology 1664-302X 15 2024 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1406891
2023. Anti-Plasmodial Activity and Mass Spectrometric Profiling of Peptide-enriched Methanol/Water Extract of Leaves from the Himalayan Viola canescens Wall. Pharmacognosy Magazine Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Pharmacognosy Magazine 0976-4062 19(2) 2023 10.1177/09731296231158700 10.1177/09731296231158700
Assessment of Coverage Percentage, Biomass, and Photosynthetic Pigments of Bryophytes in Kanasar Forest Range, Uttarakhand, India Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, India, Sect. B Biological Science 0369-8211 (print) 2250-1746 (web) 93 2023 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40011-022-01407-6 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40011-022-01407-6
Phytochemical analysis of two Equisetum species from Uttarakhand, India Research Papers in UGC listed Journals Indian Fern Journal 0970-2741 39
2023. A preliminary assessment of bryophyte diversity in some alpine areas of East Sikkim, India. 46(1): Research Papers in Care Listed Journals Indian Journal of Forestry 0971-9431 46(1) 10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-71I5Y0
Contribution to the moss flora of northern Sikkim, India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Threatened Taxa 0974-7907 14 (10): 2022 https://threatenedtaxa.org https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.7740.14.10.22008-22015
Spectral Indices for Evaluation of Dominant Species in Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary Using Remote Sensing Research Papers in UGC listed Journals International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences 0377-015X (Print); 2320-5199 (Online) 48(3)
Applicability of Start Codon Targeted (SCoT) and Inter Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) markers in assessing genetic diversity in Crepidium acuminatum (D. Don) Szlach. Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Journal of Applied Research on Medicine and Aromatic Plants ISSN 2214-7861 23 2022 https: //doi.org/10.1016/j.jarmap.2021.100310 .https: //doi.org/10.1016/j.jarmap.2021.100310
A classification of the aquatic Podostemaceae subfamily Tristichoideae, with a new genus based on ITS and matK phylogeny and morphological characters. Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Taxon 0040-0262 (print); 1996-8175 (web) 71(2) https://doi.org/10.1002/tax.12655
Edible Ferns in India and Their Medicinal Uses: A Review Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, India, Sect. B Biological Science 0369-8211 (print) 2250-1746 (web) https://doi.org/10.1007/s40011-022-01407-6
Bryophyte diversity and community composition in the gap and non gap areas of Chakrata forest range, Uttarakhand, India. Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Vegetos https://doi.org/10.1007/s42535-021-00295-x
Taxonomic revision of genus Dolomiaea DC. (Asteraceae: Cardueae) in India. Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Rheedea 2582-2438 31(1), 2021 2021 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2020.31.01.01
Studies on the gametophyte development and gametangia ontogeny of Drynaria mollis and Pteris apeericaulis through in vitro spore culture Research Papers in Care Listed Journals Indian Fern Journal 0970-2741 38
Diversity and Distribution Pattern of Mosses in Cold Desert of Leh, Ladakh. Research Papers in Care Listed Journals Journal of Himalayan Ecology and Sustainable Development 0973-7502 15
2020. An updated circumscription of Saussurea (Cardueae, Asteraceae) and allied genera based on morphological and molecular data. Phytotaxa 450 (2): 173–187 Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Phytotaxa 1179-3163 450 (2): 2020 https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.450.2.3 https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.450.2.3
Taxonomic significance of megaspores in some species of Selaginella from Arunachal Pradesh in India. Microsc Res Tech. doi: 10.1002/jemt.24513. PMID: 38385770. Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Microscopy Research and Techniques 1059-910X 87(7) 2024 10.1002/jemt.24513 doi: 10.1002/jemt.24513
Non-Journal Publications
Title of Publication Type of Publication Publisher Role ISBN Year Link to Publication Level
In Vitro Gametophyte Development, Reproductive Biology, and Nitric Oxide Signaling in Ferns Chapters in Books Springer Author 978-981-16-6169-3 ISBN 978-981-16-6170-9 International
Genome Evolution in Ferns: Molecular Phylogenomics – A Review, Chapters in Books Springer Author 978-981-16-6169-3 ISBN 978-981-16-6170-9 International
Plastogenomics Provides a Tool to Study Phylogenetic Interrelationships of Monilophytes: A Review Chapters in Books Springer Co-Author 978-981-16-6169-3 ISBN 978-981-16-6170-9 International
Ethnomedicinal uses of Pteridophytes for Treating Various Human Ailments in India Chapters in Books Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun Author National
Availability and application of the plant resources of Khombheravnath, of Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India Chapters in Books Indu Book Service, New Delhi Author National
Research Projects
Project Title Project Type Year Of Sanction Outcome/Output Duration
DIVERSITY AND PERFORMANCE OF KEY FOREST TREE SPECIES AND BRYOPHYTES IN GAP AND NON-GAP AREAS ALONG AN ALTITUDINAL GRADIENT IN UTTARAKHAND Major 2018 The study has the long-term goal for ecological modelling that would help to predict the influence of gap and non-gap spots, the nutrient availability and future distribution range of any species. Diversity analysis would help us to understand the ecological system and its functioning and the behaviour of organisms in ongoing climate change and any environmental changes either natural or due to anthropogenic activities. The modelling would help in the ecological restoration planning. 17-03-2018 To 16-09-2021 (3 years, 5 months, 30 days)
Preventing Extinction and improving conservation status of threatened plants through application of biotechnological tools Major 2012 Reproductive biology and ecology of Four critically endangered species of western Himalay were studied, plantlets were regenerated through tissue culture technique , they were hardened and reintroduced in the natural habitat to increase their population size 23-03-2012 To 22-03-2017 (4 years, 11 months, 27 days)
Diversity and performance of key forest tree species and bryophytes in gap and non-gap areas along an altitudinal gradient in Uttarakhand Major 2018 19-03-2018 To 18-09-2021 (3 years, 5 months, 30 days)
Honors and Awards
Name of the Award Awarding Body Award Category Level Award Date
Fellow of the Society of Plant Reproductive Biologists The Society of Plant Reproductive Biology Research National 26-01-2013
Fellow of the Indian Fern Society The Indian Fern Society Research National 04-03-2019
Talk Poster Presented
Name of the Activity Role Date of Activity
Perspective in Pteridology NLL03. XVI Invited Talk 17-03-2022
Phytochemical analysisof Nephrolepis cordifolia and N. biserrata Oral Presentation 18-03-2022
Genetic Diversity assessment of Crepidium acuminatum (D.Don) Szlach. using Scot and ISSR markers (Poster Presentation) pp 3. And Study of phenology, reproductive potential and factors that influence the population structure of medicinally important taxon Invited Talk 06-03-2021
Resolving the systematic position of Jurinea Cass. and its allies Poster Presentation 19-03-2021
Flower colour variation and attraction pattern of Rhododendron arboreum Sm in relation to altitude in Central Himalayan region of Uttarkahand, India Oral Presentation 11-11-2019
Biosystematics of Bryophytes – Recent Development. Invited Talk 01-03-2019
Presidential Talk-Priorities and challenges in the contribution towards the knowledge of Pteridophytes Invited Talk 25-11-2022
Contribution To MoU
Collaborating Institution Title of MoU Date of MoU Duration (Months)
Department of Biotechnology Memorandum of Agreement 24-04-2012 60
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