| Title | Dr. | First Name | Ratul | Last Name | Baishya |
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| Designation | Associate Professor | ||||||
| Department | Department of Botany | ||||||
| rbaishya@botany.du.ac.in | |||||||
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| Phone.no | 011-27667573 | ||||||
| Employement Info | |||||||
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| Employee Type | Nature Of Employment | ||||||
| Teaching | Permanent | ||||||
| Educational Qualifications | |||||||
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| Degree/Certification Name | Institution | Year of Completion | |||||
| Ph.D. - Ph.D. | NORTH-EASTERN HILL UNIVERSITY, SHILLONG (Ph.D. awarded in 2012) | 2012 | |||||
| PG | NORTN-EASTERN HILL UNIVERSITY, SHILLONG (A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY) | 2004 | |||||
| UG | NORTH-EASTERN HILL UNIVERSITY, SHILLONG (A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY) | 2002 | |||||
| Qualifications | |||||||
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| Examination Name | Conducting Body | Date of Passing | |||||
| NET | CSIR | 01-06-2004 | |||||
| Mentorship | |||||||
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| Student Name | Student's Affiliation | Mentoring Duration | |||||
| SAGARIKA DEY | GGSIPU, Dwarka, Delhi 110078 | 01-05-2020 To 30-06-2020 (1 months, 29 days) | |||||
| SUPRIYA KUMARI | GGSIPU, Dwarka, Delhi 110078 | 01-06-2019 To 31-07-2019 (1 months, 30 days) | |||||
| DAMINI SHARMA | GGSIPU, Dwarka, Delhi 110078 | 01-01-2016 To 30-06-2016 (5 months, 29 days) | |||||
| ANAND BHARTI | ACHARYA NARENDRA DEV COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI | 01-06-2017 To 30-06-2017 (29 days) | |||||
| AYUSH KUMRA | ACHARYA NARENDRA DEV COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI | 01-06-2017 To 15-07-2017 (1 months, 14 days) | |||||
| Clemency B. Mariam | (GGSIP UNIVERSITY, Delhi) | 02-08-2021 To 30-09-2021 (1 months, 28 days) | |||||
| Teaching Experience (Within Institution) | |||
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| Designation | Duration | ||
| ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | 06-11-2009 To 05-11-2021 (11 years, 11 months, 30 days) | ||
| ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Presently Working since 06-11-2021 (3 years, 4 months, 4 days) | ||
| Courses/Subjects Taught | ||||||
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| Teaching Activity Type | Course Title | Semester | Total Assigned Classes | Number of Classes Taught | Duration | |
| Lecture | BOT-ELECTIVE-4009. Agricultural Ecology (CBCS) (Theory) | 4 | 14 | 14 | 04-01-2021 To 23-04-2021 (3 months, 19 days) | |
| Practical | BOT-ELECTIVE-4009. Agricultural Ecology (CBCS) (Practical) | 4 | 13 | 13 | 04-01-2021 To 23-04-2021 (3 months, 19 days) | |
| Lecture | BOT-ELECTIVE-4004. Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Biostatistics (CBCS) (Theory) | 4 | 8 | 8 | 04-01-2021 To 23-04-2021 (3 months, 19 days) | |
| Practical | BOT-ELECTIVE-4004. Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Biostatistics (CBCS) (Practical) | 4 | 8 | 8 | 04-01-2021 To 23-04-2021 (3 months, 19 days) | |
| Training | BOT-ELECTIVE-409 DISSERTATION | 4 | 16 | 16 | 04-01-2021 To 23-04-2021 (3 months, 19 days) | |
| Lecture | BOT-405. Agricultural Ecology: Principles and Applications. Theory | 4 | 14 | 14 | 01-01-2020 To 30-03-2020 (2 months, 29 days) | |
| Practical | BOT-405. Agricultural Ecology: Principles and Applications. Practical | 4 | 14 | 14 | 01-01-2020 To 30-03-2020 (2 months, 29 days) | |
| Lecture | BOT-CORE-3001. Principles of Ecology and Environmental Sciences (CBCS) (Theory) | 3 | 18 | 18 | 16-08-2021 To 06-12-2021 (3 months, 20 days) | |
| Practical | BOT-CORE-3001. Principles of Ecology and Environmental Sciences (CBCS) (Practical) | 3 | 8 | 8 | 05-10-2020 To 23-11-2020 (1 months, 18 days) | |
| Lecture | BOT-Open Elective-3015. Climate Change and Ecosystem Function (CBCS) (Theory Only) | 3 | 8 | 8 | 24-10-2020 To 14-11-2020 (21 days) | |
| Lecture | M.Phil./Ph.D. course Paper RM-02, EL-02 & EL-16 THEORY & PRACTICAL | 1 | 18 | 18 | 09-01-2020 To 25-02-2021 (1 years, 1 months, 16 days) | |
| Lecture | M.Phil./Ph.D. course Paper RM-02, EL-02 & EL-16 THEORY & PRACTICAL | 1 | 18 | 18 | 02-08-2021 To 05-10-2021 (2 months, 3 days) | |
| Lecture | BOT 4009. Agricultural Ecology (Theory) | 4 | 21 | 21 | 03-01-2022 To 25-04-2022 (3 months, 22 days) | |
| Practical | BOT 4009. Agricultural Ecology (Practical) | 4 | 11 | 11 | 03-01-2022 To 25-04-2022 (3 months, 22 days) | |
| Lecture | BOT 4004. Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Biostatistics (Theory) | 4 | 8 | 8 | 04-01-2022 To 26-04-2022 (3 months, 22 days) | |
| Practical | BOT 4004: Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Biostatistics (Practical) | 4 | 8 | 8 | 04-01-2022 To 26-04-2022 (3 months, 22 days) | |
| Lecture | BOT-Open Elective-3015. Climate Change and Ecosystem Function (CBCS) (Theory Only) | 3 | 8 | 8 | 04-09-2021 To 23-10-2021 (1 months, 19 days) | |
| Practical | M.Sc. Dissertation BOT 4017 Field & Lab work (3 students) | 3 | 18 | 18 | 08-01-2022 To 07-05-2022 (3 months, 29 days) | |
| Practical | BOT-CORE-3001. Principles of Ecology and Environmental Sciences (CBCS) (Practical) | 3 | 10 | 10 | 16-08-2021 To 29-11-2021 (3 months, 13 days) | |
| Lecture | Ph.D. course Paper RM-01: Research Methodology Theory & Practical | 1 | 4 | 4 | 22-08-2022 To 12-09-2022 (21 days) | |
| Lecture | Ph.D. course Paper EL-01: Ecology and Environment Theory & Practical | 1 | 8 | 8 | 13-07-2022 To 31-08-2022 (1 months, 18 days) | |
| Research Supervision Overview | |||||||
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| PhD Scholars Supervised | PhD Degrees Awarded | Theses Submitted | |||||
| 5 | 3 | 0 | |||||
| M.Phil Scholars Supervised | M.Phil Degrees Awarded | M.Phil Theses Submitted | |||||
| 0 | 6 | 0 | |||||
| Research Publications | |||||||
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| Title of Article | Type of Publication | Name of Journal | ISSN | Journal Volume | Year | Link to Article | DOI (Digital Object Identifier) |
| Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Induced Salinity Tolerance in Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal | Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals | Journal of Plant Growth Regulation | 1435-8107 | Volume and issue not yet assigned. Published online. | 2025 | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00344-025-11672-0 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-025-11672-0 |
| Inclusive Indian Central Himalayan soil carbon estimates underscores significant inorganic carbon contribution and temporal dynamics: Implications for carbon sequestration | Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals | Journal of Environmental Management | 1095-8630 | 372 | 2024 | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301479724032985?via%3Dihub | doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123312 |
| Identification of urban street trees for green belt development for optimizing pollution mitigation in Delhi, India | Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals | Environmental Science and Pollution Research | 1614-7499 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-34802-9 | 2024 | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-024-34802-9 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-34802-9 |
| Impact of seasonality, moss cover, and forest types on soil microbial biomass and enzymatic activity: An environmental prospective from the Himalaya | Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals | CATENA | 1872-6887 | 244 | 2024 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catena.2024.108269 | |
| Contradistinctive floral attributes, pollination guilds and their consequence on the outcrossing rate in two elevational morphs of Rhododendron arboretum sm | Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals | Frontiers in Plant Science | 1664-462X | 15:1355680 | 2024 | https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/plant-science/articles/10.3389/fpls.2024.1355680/full | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1355680 |
| Ecological Analyses of Street Trees of Indian Cities to achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goals | Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals | Ecological Frontiers | 950-5097 | 44 (4) | 2024 | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2950509724000145 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecofro.2024.03.003. |
| Development of genome-wide microsatellites from Primula denticulata and their utility in different species of the genus | Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals | South African Journal of Botany | 1727-9321 | 165 | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0254629923007858?dgcid=coauthor | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2023.12.041 | |
| Effect of seasons and land use on soil nutrients in the semi-arid Ridge forest ecosystem of Delhi | Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals | Ecology, environment and Conservation | 0971–765X | 29(3) | http://www.envirobiotechjournals.com/issue_articles.php?iid=384&jid=3 | http://doi.org/10.53550/EEC.2023.v29i03.037 | |
| Interplay of moss cover and seasonal variation regulate soil physicochemical properties and net nitrogen mineralization rates in Central Himalayas, India | Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals | Journal of Environmental Management | 1095-8630 | Accepted for publication on 15th August, 2023 | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301479723016274 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118839 | |
| Patterns and determinants of soil CO2 efflux in major forest types of Central Himalayas, India | Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals | Environmental Monitoring and Assessment | 1573-2959 | 195:876 | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10661-023-11470-9 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-023-11470-9 | |
| Different GCMs yet similar outcome: predicting the habitat distribution of Shorea robusta C.F. Gaertn. in the Indian Himalayas using CMIP5 and CMIP6 climate models | Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals | Environmental Monitoring and Assessment | 1573-2959 | 195 | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10661-023-11317-3 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-023-11317-3 | |
| Biofertilizers Alleviate Salinity Stress in Medicinally Important Plant - Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don by Enhancing morphological and Photosynthetic Attributes | Research Papers in Care Listed Journals | International Journal of Ecology & Environmental Sciences | 2320-5199 | 49 | https://nieindia.org/Journal/index.php/ijees/article/view/2742 | https://doi.org/10.55863.2023.2742 | |
| Predicting the potential suitable habitats of genus Nymphaea in India using MaxEnt modeling. | Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals | Environmental Monitoring and Assessment | 1573-2959 | 194 (12) | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10661-022-10524-8 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-022-10524-8 | |
| Study of Tree Diversity and Biomass in Natural and Managed Site of ridge Forest Ecosystem, Delhi Forest, India | Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals | Indian Forester | 2321-094X | 148(9) | https://indianforester.co.in/index.php/indianforester/article/view/159802 | DOI: 10.36808/if/2022/v148i9/159802 | |
| Assessment of coverage percentage, biomass and photosynthetic pigments of Bryophytes in Kanasar forest range, Uttarakhand, India | Research Papers in Care Listed Journals | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences | 2250-1746 | 92 | https://www.springer.com/journal/40011 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s40011-022-01407-6 | |
| Phytosociology and diversity assessment of tree species of Northern Delhi Ridge Forest | Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals | Ecology, Environment and Conservation | 0971-765X | 128 | http://www.envirobiotechjournals.com/article_abstract.php?aid=12492&iid=350&jid=3 | http://doi.org/10.53550/EEC.2022.v28i03s.029 | |
| Seasonal dynamics and tree-species affects soil microbial biomass carbon in semi-arid forest of India | Research Papers in Care Listed Journals | International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences | 2320-5199 | 47 | https://nieindia.org/Journal/index.php/ijees/article/view/2263 | NO DOI | |
| Effect of tree species and seasons on soil nitrogen transformation rates in semi-arid forest of Delhi, India | Research Papers in Care Listed Journals | VEGETOS | 2229-4473 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s42535-021-00291-1 | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42535-021-00291-1 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s42535-021-00291-1 | |
| Bryophyte diversity and community composition in the gap and non-gap areas of Chakrata forest range, Uttarakhand, India | Research Papers in Care Listed Journals | VEGETOS | 2229-4473 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s42535-021-00295-x | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42535-021-00295-x | https://doi.org/10.1007/s42535-021-00295-x | |
| Terricolous mosses impact soil microbial biomass carbon and enzymatic activity under temperate forest types of Garhwal Himalayas. | Research Papers in Care Listed Journals | Environmental Monitoring and Assessment | 1573-2959 | 193:516 | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10661-021-09295-5 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-021-09295-5 | |
| Effect of Mosses on physical and chemical properties of soil in temperate forests of Garhwal Himalayas | Research Papers in Care Listed Journals | Journal of Tropical Ecology | 1469-7831 | 37 | https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-tropical-ecology/article/effect-of-mosses-on-physical-and-chemical-properties-of-soil-in-temperate-forests-of-garhwal-himalayas/DDCADEC715E4244B184CF5F0B6859825 | https://doi.org/10.1017/S0266467421000249 | |
| Diversity, regeneration, and anthropogenic disturbance in major Indian Central Himalayan forest types: Implications for conservation | Research Papers in Care Listed Journals | Biodiversity and Conservation, Springer. | 1572-9710 | 30: 2451–2480 | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10531-021-02203-w | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-021-02203-w | |
| Stand structure and species diversity regulate biomass carbon stock under major Central Himalayan forest types of India. | Research Papers in Care Listed Journals | Ecological Processes | 2192-1709 | 10(14) | https://ecologicalprocesses.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s13717-021-00283-8 | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13717-021-00283-8 | |
| Seasonality and moisture regime control soil respiration, enzyme activities, and soil microbial biomass carbon in a semi-arid forest of Delhi, India | Research Papers in Care Listed Journals | Ecological Processes | 2192-1709 | 9(50) | https://ecologicalprocesses.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s13717-020-00252-7 | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13717-020-00252-7 | |
| Moisture regime influence on soil carbon stock and carbon sequestration rates in Semi-arid forest of National capital region, India. | Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals | Journal of Forestry Research | 1993-0607 | 31(6) | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11676-019-01032-6 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-019-01032-6 | |
| Interactive effects of soil moisture and temperature on soil respiration under native and non-native tree species in semi-arid forest of Delhi, India. | Research Papers in Care Listed Journals | Tropical Ecology | 0564-3295 | 60(2) | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42965-019-00028-x | https://doi.org/10.1007/s42965-019-00028-x | |
| Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria in certain agricultural crop soils of Delhi. | Research Papers in UGC listed Journals | International Journal of Plant and Environment. | 2454-1117 | 4(1) | https://doi.org/10.18811/ijpen.v4i01.11613 | https://doi.org/10.18811/ijpen.v4i01.11613 | |
| Pollution Status of Yamuna River in India: A national concern. | Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals | International Research Journal of Environmental Sciences | 2319-1414 | 5(12) | http://www.isca.in/IJENS/Archive/v5/i12/1.ISCA-IRJEVS-2016-067.php | http://www.isca.in/IJENS/Archive/v5/i12/1.ISCA-IRJEVS-2016-067.php | |
| Ecosystem level carbon and net primary productivity of old-growth and regenerating humid tropical forest of North-Eastern India. | Research Papers in UGC listed Journals | International Journal of Plant and Environment | 2454-1117 | 1(1) | http://dx.doi.org/10.18811/ijpen.v1i1.7117 | http://dx.doi.org/10.18811/ijpen.v1i1.7117 | |
| Effect of Plantation on Plant Diversity and Soil Status of Tropical Forest Ecosystems in Meghalaya, Northeast India. | Research Papers in UGC listed Journals | International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences | 2320-5199 | 37(1) | https://nieindia.org/Journal/index.php/ijees/article/view/15 | https://nieindia.org/Journal/index.php/ijees/article/view/15 | |
| Estimation of tree biomass, carbon pool and net primary production of an old-growth Pinus kesiya Royle ex. Gordon forest in north-eastern India. | Research Papers in Care Listed Journals | Annals of forest Science | 1297-966X | 68 | https://annforsci.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1007/s13595-011-0089-8 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s13595-011-0089-8 | |
| Regeneration ecology and population status of a critically endangered and endemic tree species (Ilex khasiana Purk.) in north-eastern India | Research Papers in Care Listed Journals | Journal of Forestry Research | 1993-0607 | 20 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-009-0041-z | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-009-0041-z | |
| A new record of Monotropa hypopitys L., a mycoheterotropic plant for India | Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals | Journal of Bombay Natural History Society | 2454-1095 | 106(1) | http://www.bnhs.org | NO DOI | |
| Distribution pattern of aboveground biomass in natural and plantation forests of humid tropics in northeast India | Research Papers in Care Listed Journals | Tropical Ecology | 0564-3295 | 50 | "No DOI" | ||
| Altitudinal gradient drives significant changes in soil physico-chemical and ecophysiological properties of Rhododendron anthopogon: a case study from Himalaya | Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals | Frontiers in Forests and Global Change | 2624-893X | 6 | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/ffgc.2023.1181299/abstract | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/ffgc.2023.1181299/abstract | |
| Sustainable enhancement of withaferin A in saline soils through eco-friendly microbial synergy: Boosting salinity tolerance and biochemical traits in Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal | Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals | Current Plant Biology | 2024 (Communicated) | ||||
| Non-Journal Publications | |||||||
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| Title of Publication | Type of Publication | Publisher | Role | ISBN | Year | Link to Publication | Level |
| Soil Carbon Pools in Different Land Use Systems in Indian Himalayan Region and Their Role in Climate Change Mitigation and Ecological Sustainability | Chapters in Books | Springer Nature | Co-Author | 9789819933020 | https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-99-3303-7 | International | |
| Ecological Niche Modeling of the Endemic Himalayan Near-Threatened Treeline Conifer Abies spectabilis (D.Don) Mirb. in the Indian Central Himalaya | Chapters in Books | Springer Nature | Author | 978-981-99-0131-9 | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-0131-9_10 | International | |
| Soil nutrient dynamics under selected tree species explains the soil fertility and restoration potential in a semi-arid forest of the Aravalli Mountain range. | Chapters in Books | ELSEVIER | Author | 978-0-323-95925-4 | https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780323959254/understanding-soils-of-mountainous-landscapes | International | |
| Carbon sequestration as an ecosystem service: prospects of REDD+ projects in North-East India | Chapters in Books | Bookwell Publications, New Delhi | Author | 978-93-86578-34-1. | National | ||
| Plant growth promoting bacteria as a potent tool in amelioration of salinity stress: A Review | Chapters in Books | New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi. & CRC Press, Taylor & Francis | Author | 978-93-87973-50-3 & 9780367819361 | International | ||
| Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria isolated from crop soils of Delhi shows mineral phosphate solubilizing ability | Chapters in Books | New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi. & CRC Press, Taylor & Francis. | Author | 978-93-87973-51-0 & 9780367818944 | International | ||
| An allometry-based approach for understanding the biomass and carbon distribution in Delhi ridge forest Ecosystem. | Chapters in Books | Discovery publishing house, Daryaganj, Delhi | Author | 978-93-5056-775-3 | National | ||
| E-Learning Courses | |||||||
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| Courses taught through E-Learning resource | Type | Source | Semester | ||||
| Virtual Practical simulation in Virtual Labs at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham website. | ICT | Virtual Labs at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham for simulation experiment | 3 & 4 | ||||
| Research Projects | ||||||
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| Project Title | Project Type | Year Of Sanction | Outcome/Output | Duration | ||
| Quantifying the total ecosystem level carbon sequestration potential of different forest ecosystem along an elevational gradient in Uttarakhand, Western Himalaya in different climate scenarios | Major | 2021 | Tropical Shorea robusta dominant forest has the highest total biomass density (1280.79 Mg ha-1) and total carbon density (577.77 Mg C ha-1) along with the highest total species richness (21 species). In the present study, the stem density ranged between 153 – 457 trees ha-1 with large trees (> 70 cm diameter) contributing 0 – 22%. Conifer dominant forest types had higher median diameter and Cedrus deodara forest had the highest growing stock (718.87 m3 ha-1) furthermore, C. deodara contributed maximally towards total carbon density (14.6%) amongst all the 53 species combined. Quercus semecarpifolia – Rhododendron arboreum association forest had the highest total basal area (94.75 m2 ha-1). We found large trees to contribute up to 65% of the growing stock in our study. More than 50% of the carbon stock was contributed by Just 9% of the species contributed more than 50% of the carbon stock. Species dominance was found to significantly regulated the growing stock significantly (R2: 0.707, p<0.001). Temperate forest types had heterogeneous biomass distribution within the forest stands. We found total basal area, large tree density, maximum diameter, species richness, and species diversity as the predominant variables with a significant positive influence on biomass carbon stock. Both structural attributes and diversity influenced the ordination of study sites under PCA analysis. Elevation showed no significant correlation with either biomass or species diversity components. The results suggest biomass hyperdominance with both selection effects and niche complementarity to play a complex mechanism in enhancing Central Himalayan biomass carbon stock. Major climax forests are in an alarming state regarding future carbon security. Large trees and selective species though act as key regulators of biomass stocks however, species diversity also has a positive influence and should also reflect under management implications. | 14-02-2017 To 13-02-2021 (3 years, 11 months, 30 days) | ||
| The Dynamics of Soil Carbon sequestration in the Ridge Forest Ecosystem of Delhi NCT | Major | 2016 | This study concludes that seasonality prevailing in Delhi Ridge significantly influenced MBC and enzymatic activities. All the studied microbiological processes (except β-glucosidase activity) were higher in the monsoon season because of optimum moisture and temperature. This can also be observed by a significant positive correlation of MBC and enzymatic activity (dehydrogenase and phenol oxidase) with soil moisture, which is considered an important factor controlling soil processes occurring in semi-arid conditions. The enzymes considered in our study were involved in C-cycle. Thus, it is important to understand the C dynamics in such semi-arid forests. The study also focused on the correlation between enzyme activities and soil respiration, and a significant positive correlation of enzymatic activities (Dehydrogenase and Phenol oxidase) suggested that they play a significant role in soil respiration studies. This study enlarges the knowledge about different microbiological processes and their dynamics which are important in understanding their role in C-cycling and C dynamics in semi-arid ecosystems. Although semi-arid land plays a small role in carbon dynamics globally, it represents one-third of terrestrial habitat and is thus sensitive to large- scale environmental changes. This project also evaluated soil carbon stock variations in India's semi-arid forests under different moisture regimes. Soil organic carbon (SOC) and soil inorganic carbon (SIC) stocks were determined in different moisture regimes i.e. monsoon, post-monsoon, winter and pre-monsoon seasons at 0-10 and >10-20 cm depths. SOC stock showed significant variations under different moisture regimes. The highest SOC stock was during winter (22.81 Mg C ha-1) and the lowest during the monsoon season (2.34 Mg C ha-1) among all the ridge forests under study. SOC and SIC stock under different moisture regimes showed a significant negative correlation with soil moisture (p<0.05), as a sudden increase in soil moisture after rainfall results in an increase in carbon loss due to microbial decomposition of accumulated carbon during the dry period. There was an increase in annual SOC stock and a decrease (or no change in some cases), in SIC stock at both depths during the study period. The SOC and SIC sequestration rates were estimated as any increase/decrease in the respective stock each year. SOC sequestered ranged between 0.046 to 0.741 Mg C ha-1y-1. Similarly, SIC sequestration ranged between 0.013 to 0.023 Mg C ha-1y-1 overall ridge forests up to 20 cm depth. The Delhi ridge forests, which are 0.007% of the semi-arid regions of India, contribute 0.25–0.32% of the national potential (semi-arid region) for SOC sequestration up to 20 cm depth. The estimates of the rate of C sequestration in this study provide a realistic image of carbon dynamics under present climatic conditions of semi-arid forests and could be used in developing a database and formulating new strategies for carbon dioxide mitigation by enhancing soil C sequestration rates. | 01-11-2013 To 31-10-2016 (2 years, 11 months, 30 days) | ||
| A Biotechnological approach to elucidate adaptation mechanism......................................................................... in Himalayas in response to changing climate | Major | 2022 | Will be updated soon. | 11-03-2019 To 10-03-2022 (2 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 | 2021 | Project output delayed due to COVID-19. Will update it soon. | 17-03-2018 To 16-03-2021 (2 years, 11 months, 27 days) | ||
| Investigating the effect of ............. in different Himalayan moss species | Minor | 2023 | Published a research article as an outcome of this project in the Journal CATENA, Elsevier (Impact factor 5.2). | 31-08-2023 To 15-02-2024 (5 months, 15 days) | ||
| Effect of seasonal variability......................in temperate forests of Indian Central Himalaya | Minor | 2022 | Published an article in Journal of Environmental Management, Elsevier with Impact factor 8.7. | 31-08-2022 To 15-02-2023 (5 months, 15 days) | ||
| Evaluating the Role of Biological Soil Crusts (BSC).............in Arid and Semi-Arid Ecosystems | Minor | 2024 | Project is ongoing. | Ongoing since 30-08-2024 (6 months, 8 days) | ||
| Professional Development Programmes | |||||||
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| Programme Title | Sponsoring Institution | Organizing Institution | Role | Type of Programme | |||
| Universitas21 (U21) Mid-Career Research Programme 2022 | University of Delhi | Universitas 21 (U21) is a leading global network of 28 research-intensive universities that empowers its members to share excellence, collaborate across borders and nurture global knowledge exchange in partnership with Common Purpose. | Attendee | Faculty Development Programmes | |||
| Refresher Course in Life Sciences (SRS) | UGC | CPDHE, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI | Attendee | Refresher Program | |||
| Refresher Course in Life Sciences | UGC | CPDHE, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI | Attendee | Refresher Program | |||
| Special Summer School (Equivalent to RC/OP) | UGC | UGC-ASC NEHU, SHILLONG | Attendee | Refresher Program | |||
| 24th Orientation Programme | UGC | UGC-ASC NEHU, SHILLONG | Attendee | Orientation Programme | |||
| Honors and Awards | |||||||
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| Name of the Award | Awarding Body | Award Category | Level | Award Date | |||
| Research Publication Award-2023 | Institution of Eminence (IoE), University of Delhi | Research | University | 26-12-2023 | |||
| DST Young Scientist 2013 | DST | Research | National | 01-11-2013 | |||
| Talk Poster Presented | |||||||
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| Name of the Activity | Role | Date of Activity | |||||
| Biodiversity, ecology, mapping and conservation aspects of medicinal plants of North-East India. Webinar-Cum-Workshop on Prospects in Horticulture: Cultivation of Medicinal Plants in North-East India. Organized by Rajdhani College, University of Delhi | Invited Talk | 13-03-2021 | |||||
| Culture and Traditional Communities in Management of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in North-East India - Special Reference to Meghalaya. International Webinar on Community, Culture & Conflict in a Globalised World. Organised by JB College, Assam | Invited Talk | 23-01-2021 | |||||
| Technological interventions in Carbon and solid waste management. Two-day workshop on “Carbon sequestration and solid waste management-A perspective, 5-6 November, 2020, Organized by DBT star college scheme, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi. | Invited Talk | 06-11-2020 | |||||
| Trends in Climate change research: Special reference to plants and soil organized by Prakriti, the environmental society at Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi | Invited Talk | 05-11-2020 | |||||
| Climate change and trends in carbon sequestration research. National Seminar on “Diversity and Reproduction in Plants and Microbes: Present Scenario”, Department of Botany, University of Jammu, Jammu. J&K. February 7 to February 8, 2020. | Invited Talk | 08-02-2020 | |||||
| Territorial ecosystems (Carbon sequestration, Quantification of carbon sequestrated in terrestrial biomass). GREEN SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME, GSDP COURSE ON VALUATION OF ECOSYSTEM GOODS & SERVICES, conducted by School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi | Invited Talk | 31-01-2020 | |||||
| Study of field Ecology: Terrestrial (Vegetation sampling, carbon estimation, floral and faunal diversity. GREEN SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME, GSDP COURSE ON VALUATION OF ECOSYSTEM GOODS & SERVICES, conducted by School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi, s | Invited Talk | 31-01-2020 | |||||
| Climate change and trends in Carbon Sequestration research organized by Prakriti, the environmental society at Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi on 4th April, 2019. | Invited Talk | 04-04-2019 | |||||
| Ecosystem Ecology. Kalindi College Botanical Society, University of Delhi, 8th October 2018. | Invited Talk | 08-10-2018 | |||||
| Carbon sequestration and REDD+ mechanism as mitigation strategies to climate change. National workshop on recent trends in plant ecophysiology, University of Jammu, Jammu, J & K, 6th March, 2018. | Invited Talk | 06-03-2018 | |||||
| Carbon sequestration as an Ecosystem Service: Prospects of REDD+ projects in North-East India. October 2nd & 3rd, 2017 organized by Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, India. | Invited Talk | 02-10-2017 | |||||
| Carbon Sequestration Potential of Tea Plantation in India. National Conference on Tea Culture And Science - Special Reference to Present Scenario of Indian Tea April 9th, 2013 Organized By The Department of Plantation Management and Studies, Sikki | Invited Talk | 09-04-2013 | |||||
| Tree species diversity, carbon stock and disturbance index in different forest types across an elevational gradient in Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand India. International conference on “Advances in sustainable agriculture: Bioresources, Biotechnology and B | Oral Presentation | 29-11-2019 | |||||
| Ecosystem carbon pool and net primary production in a tropical matured forest of North East India. 6th International Conference on Plants and Environmental Pollution (ICPEP-6), NBRI, Lucknow, November 27-30, 2018. | Oral Presentation | 30-11-2018 | |||||
| Species diversity and Carbon Stock in three temperate forest types of Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand – India. 6th International Conference on Plants and Environmental Pollution (ICPEP-6), NBRI, Lucknow, November 27-30, 2 | Oral Presentation | 30-11-2018 | |||||
| Dynamics of soil organic carbon (SOC) pool with land-use change in Delhi ridge forest ecosystem. DST sponsored National Conference on Random Waste Disposal: Socioecological impacts and concern. Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, Raipur, UP, India. January 12 | Oral Presentation | 12-01-2014 | |||||
| Carbon dynamics of tree species in a tropical and subtropical forest ecosystem of Meghalaya. National Symposium on frontiers in biocomplexity and biodiversities of plants. March 14-15, 2008. CAS in Botany, NEHU, Shillong-22. | Oral Presentation | 15-03-2008 | |||||
| Determinative studies over physicochemical properties of three different types of water treatment plants in Delhi NCR, India. National Online Conference on ‘Global Water Congress 2020’ (E-Conference) on 2nd - 4th October 2020 organized by Environment an | Participant | 04-10-2020 | |||||
| Effective phytoremediation of some Polluted water samples from Delhi NCR by Pontederia crassipes (Mart.) – A sustainable approach. National Online Conference on ‘Global Water Congress 2020’ (E-Conference) on 2nd - 4th October 2020 organized by Environme | Poster Presentation | 04-10-2020 | |||||
| Assessment of Soil Regulatory Ecosystem Services under two Himalayan Moist Temperate Forests. National Online Conference on Environment, human health and sustainable development goals and World Environment Day 2020 celebration held on 5-6 June 2020 organi | Poster Presentation | 06-06-2020 | |||||
| Mycorrhizal inoculant and Macronutrient amendments improves Growth, Photosynthetic Efficiency and Physiological parameters in Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don under Salinity stress conditions. National Online Conference on Environment, human health and sus | Poster Presentation | 06-06-2020 | |||||
| N, P, K and Mycorrhizal based bio-fertilizers affects Plant growth, Photosynthetic Efficiency, Lipid peroxidation and Proline content in Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don under salt stress Conditions. International conference on “Advances in sustainable agr | Participant | 30-11-2019 | |||||
| Understanding the effect of Bryophytic cover on physico-chemical properties of soil in an old growth temperate forest in Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand. National Seminar on 'Biodiversity: Issues challenges and opportunities' CCS Haryana Agricultural Univer | Poster Presentation | 17-07-2019 | |||||
| Biomass and Carbon stock estimation using forest inventory and remote sensing date in temperate forests of India. International conference on Global environmental challenges Human health and sustainable development. Organised by ESDACON at JNU, Delhi 11-1 | Poster Presentation | 13-01-2019 | |||||
| Characterization of Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria (PSB) isolated from agricultural crop soils of floodplains of Yamuna, Delhi. 86th Conference of Society of Biological Chemists. Emerging Discoveries in Health and Agricultural Sciences, School of Life Sc | Poster Presentation | 19-11-2017 | |||||
| Use of Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria as a potent biofertilizer in agriculture. XXVII Annual conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy & International Symposium on “plant systematics: priorities and challenges”, held in Department of Botan | Poster Presentation | 12-11-2017 | |||||
| Seasonal Dynamics of Soil Respiration and its Dependence on Temperature and Moisture in Semi-Arid Forest Ecosystem of Delhi, NCT. XXVII Annual conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy & International Symposium on “plant systematics: prio | Poster Presentation | 12-11-2017 | |||||
| Impact of climatic factors on soil nitrogen mineralization rates across native and non-native tree species of Delhi-ridge. XXVII Annual conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy & International Symposium on “plant systematics: priorities an | Poster Presentation | 12-11-2017 | |||||
| Effect of different moisture regimes on soil carbon pool in semi-arid ridges of Delhi, NCT. Young Ecologist Talk and Interact (YETI. Amity University Campus, Sec-125, Noida, U.P-201301 held on 19th January, 2016. | Poster Presentation | 19-01-2016 | |||||
| Seasonal variation in nitrogen mineralization under two tree species of semi-arid region of North-India. Young Ecologist Talk and Interact (YETI. Amity University Campus, Sec-125, Noida, U.P-201301 held on 19th January, 2016. | Poster Presentation | 19-01-2016 | |||||
| Effect of different moisture regimes on the pool size of soil carbon and microbial biomass carbon in semi-arid ridges of Delhi. Society for Plant Research (VEGETOS) and Department of Botany, University of Delhi held in Department of Botany, University of | Poster Presentation | 06-02-2016 | |||||
| Effect of native and non-native tree species on vital ecosystem functions and processes under semi-arid region of North-India. Society for Plant Research (VEGETOS) and Department of Botany, University of Delhi held in Department of Botany, University of D | Poster Presentation | 06-02-2016 | |||||
| "Carbon Sequestration and Auditing: Methods, Scope and Prospects" in Online Faculty Development Program on “Environmental Audit”. Organised by DBT Star College Scheme, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi | Invited Talk | 01-07-2021 | |||||
| "Linking Ecosystem services with sustainable development" in National Webinar on Linking Ecosystem Services with Sustainable Development. Organized by Department of Botany, University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, India, | Invited Talk | 30-06-2021 | |||||
| BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION, ECOSYSTEM SERVICES AND CLIMATE MITIGATION THROUGH TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM | Invited Talk | 06-06-2022 | |||||
| NEW INSIGHTS TO CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH: THE CARBON ANGLE | Invited Talk | 25-04-2022 | |||||
| Territorial ecosystems (Carbon sequestration, Quantification of carbon sequestrated in terrestrial biomass) | Invited Talk | 12-03-2022 | |||||
| Study of field Ecology: Terrestrial (Vegetation sampling, carbon estimation, floral and faunal diversity | Speaker | 12-03-2022 | |||||
| Life Sciences: Common hazards and knowhow on Laboratory safety protocols. | Invited Talk | 08-09-2021 | |||||
| Soil properties show variable patterns under different seasons and depth in upper-temperate and sub-alpine forest types of the Indian Central Himalayas | Oral Presentation | 03-10-2021 | |||||
| Moss cover regulates soil physical and chemical properties along with net nitrogen mineralization in temperate forest types of Kumaon Himalayas, Uttarakhand, India | Oral Presentation | 06-06-2022 | |||||
| Habitat suitability modeling for conservation planning of endemic Himalayan tree line conifer Abies spectabilis in the Indian Central Himalaya. | Oral Presentation | 06-06-2022 | |||||
| Invited talk on the topic "Biodiversity conservation, environmental protection, sustainability and livelihood options through community led REDD+ mechanism in North-East India". | Speaker | 16-03-2023 | |||||
| Delivered a talk on "Carbon: A Double-Edged Sword? Exploring Methods, Scopes and Sustainable Prospects for Climate Change mitigation" in Department of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong Meghalaya. | Speaker | 30-10-2023 | |||||