- Evaluation of plant species or plant genetic resources for resource conservation and enhancing ecosystem services specially in degraded lands.
- To develop and validate the climate-resilient agroforestry models/systems including bio-engineering measures in degraded lands.
List of the scientific/technical/supporting Staff
| Sl. No | Name | Qualifications |
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Scientific staff |
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| 1. | Dr J.M. S. Tomar Head, Plant Science |
Ph.D. (Botany) |
| 2. | Dr Vibha Singhal, Principal Scientist |
Ph.D. (Forestry) |
| 3. | Dr. Rajesh Kaushal Principal Scientist |
Ph.D. (Forestry) |
| 4. | Dr J. Jayaprakash Principal Scientist |
Ph.D. (Forestry) |
| 5. | Dr Anupam Barh Scientist |
Ph.D. (Plant Breeding and Genetics) |
Technical staff |
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| 1. | Mr. Raksh Kumar, CTO | M.Sc. (zoology) |
| 2. | Mr. Shashank Kandwal, TO | B.Sc Forestry |
| 3. | Mrs. Santosh Rauthan, TA | B.Sc (PCM) |
| Sl. No. | Res. Prog. No. | Title of the experiment | Leader and Associates |
|---|---|---|---|
Theme P-2 Conservation Measures for Sustainable Production Systems |
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| 1 | P2.2 | Evaluation of Bael and Olive based agro-forestry system with soil amend-ments in Doon Valley. (NRMAIISWCCIL 201501100097) |
J. Jayaprakash A.C. Rathore D.V. Singh |
| 2 | P2.2 | Microsite modification and soil and water conservation techniques for improving productivity of Melia dubia on degraded lands. (NRMAIISWCCIL 201900700166) (Core projects) |
Rajesh Kaushal D.V. Singh J.M.S. Tomar Rama Pal Sadikul Islam |
| 3 | P2.2 | Identification and mass multiplication of superior germplasm of promising bamboo species for enhancing productivity of degraded land (NRMAIISWCCOL 202001300183) (UBFDB, Uttarakhand, External funded) |
Rajesh Kaushal J.M.S. Tomar Trisha Roy Anupam Barh |
| 4 | P2.2 | Performance of subtropical fruit species under different microbial amendments on degraded lands. (NRMAIISWCCIL 202100500189) |
A.C. Rathore J. Jayaprakash M. Sankar |
| 5 | P2.2 | Screening of tree species to be used as bioengineers for controlling soil erosion and slope stabilization under hilly ecosystem of north western Himalayas. (NRMAIISWCCOL 202204400201) (SERB-POWER Grant, DST) |
Vibha Singhal Trisha Roy Charan Singh |
| 6 | P2.2 | Developing vegetation-based technology for dust and erosion control along the National Highways. (NRMAIISWCSILe 202204500202) A collaborative projct work with NHAI, New Delhi and National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) funded |
Rajesh Kaushal Uday Mandal Gulshan Sharma Devideen Yadav |
Theme P-3 Watershed Hydrology For Conservation Planning |
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| 7 | P3.2 | Bio-sorption of heavy metals using Pleurotusspp. (oyster mushroom) from waste-water (grey water) for irrigation suitability." (NEW PROJECT) | Anupam Barh Uday Mandal Trisha Roy Rajesh Kaushal |
| Theme P-5 Integrated Watershed Management For Socio-Economic Growth and Policy Advocacy | |||
| 8 | P5.1 | Resource conservation practices for Doubling Farmers Income in North West Himalayas: An adaptive approach. (NRMAIISWCCIL 201901100170) |
J.M.S. Tomar M. Muruganandam Gopal Kumar Ramanjeet Singh Indu Rawat P.R. Ojasvi A Jhajharia |
ThemeP-6 Human Resource Development and Technology Transfer |
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| 9 | P6.2 | Developing farmer income through multi-tier moringa based agroforestry system by restoring the degraded lands. Externally Funded Project by NABARD | Vibha Singhal Charan Singh AC Rathore Trisha Roy |
- Developed Bamboo based conservation technology for rehabilitation of degraded lands which has been registered and certified by ICAR.
- Developed aromatic grass-based technology for the rehabilitation of degraded river bed lands.
- Developed predictive models for estimating biomass and carbon stocks in different agroforestry and fruit tree species.
- Developed fruit-based technology for enhancing productivity, resource conservation and livelihood security.
- Studied the process of hydrological behaviour, soil fertility restoration and carbon sequestration potential of important agroforestry tree species and bamboo.
- Developed Hi-tech Bamboo and fruit nursery with capacity of producing 50000 plants per year at Research Farm Selaqui.
- Conducted international training on Bamboo Allometrics and Environmental Metrics atEthiopia, Tanzania, Madagascar, Kenya and Ecuador.
- Undertook collaborations with INBAR, State Forest Department, NABARD, IIT, New Delhi, ICFRE, Dehradun and SAUs.
- Demonstration of agroforestry and fruit-based technologies throughToT/TSP/SCSP for doubling farmers income and rehabilitation of degraded lands.
- Divisional scientists recognized with awards and honours at various national and international platform
Important Activities
- Development and refinement of plant-based technology for rehabilitation of degraded lands.
- Identification, evaluation and mass multiplication of promising germplasm of crops, trees, medicinal and aromatic plants, fruits, vegetables for resource conservation and sustainable production.
- Develop climate resilient agroforestry models for climate change mitigation
- Develop and refine tree planting techniques for enhancing survival of multipurpose tree species on degraded lands.
- Develop bioengineering measures for stream bank stabilization, mass erosion, spring rejuvenation and hill slope stabilization.
- Sale of nursery plant of horticulture crop, forestry plant, bamboo species etc.
- Consultancy of plant-based technologies for various stakeholders
- National and International trainings on resource conservation aspect of bamboo
- Training on value added crops such as medicinal and aromatic plant, bamboo and mushroom
- Consultancy for DPR preparation
- Training on forestry module for officer trainee program
- Field Distillation unit facilities at Research Farm, Selaqui, which are used for extraction of oil form aromatic plants after hydro distillation process.
- The Plant Science Laboratory: It is equipped with Laminar Air flow, Autoclave, BOD Incubator, Glass Desiccator Hot air oven, Cooling Centrifuge, Ultra Defridge, Water-bath, pH meter, Soil sampling auger.