Prof. Prakash Karmakar
Professor
HOD
Department
BOTANY AND FORESTRY
Contact
+91 3222 298-350 / Centrex-350
Educational Qualification
| Degree Name | Institute | Year of passing/awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Burdwan University | 2009 |
| B. Ed. | Visva-Bharati | 1999 |
| M. Sc.(Botany) | Visva-Bharati | 1998 |
| B.Sc.(Hons) Botany | Visva-Bharati | 1996 |
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
| Title of the Ph. D. Thesis |
|---|
| Pollen analysis in understanding the foraging behaviour of bee species used for apicultural practice in gangetic West-Bengal |
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
| Description of Experience |
|---|
| Professor, Department of Botany & Forestry, Vidyasagar University since 11.06.2020 |
| Associate Professor, Department of Botany and Forestry, Vidyasagar University since June,2017 |
| Lecturer, Department of Botany, Bankura Christian College from 2003 - 2006; Assistant Professor,Department of Botany and Forestry, Vidyasagar University since 2006 |
| Qualified All India GATE 1998, Burdwan University Research Fellow from 1999 to 2000,Qualified Joint CSIR-UGC NET for Lectureship 2000, Summer Research Fellowship 2011 organized by IASc, INSA, NASI |
Specialization/Research Area
| Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest) | Detailed Description |
|---|---|
| Field of Specialization | Palaeobotany, Palynology,PlantBiosystematics |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Palynological investigation of honey in understanding the foraging behaviour of honey bee and stingless bee for sustainable apicultural practices in the rural Bengal |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Reproductive biology of medicinally important plants; Aspects of plant-animal interactions |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Palynology of Angiosperms,Gymnosperms and Pteridophytes |
Course/ Subject Taught
| Course Name |
|---|
| Pteridophytes |
| Gymnosperms |
| Palaeobotany |
| Palynology |
| Plant Reproductive Biology |
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
| Author' Name | Title | Publication Type | Published in | Published on | Publisher's Name | Role | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pollination ecology and breeding system of Justicia gendarussa Burm.f. (Acanthaceae): first report of fruit set through supplementary obligatory-xenogamous pollination | International | The Science of Nature, 1-17;ISSN: 1432-1904 | Oct, 2025 | Springer-Nature | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 2.10000Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00114-025-02028-5 | |
| Interactions of flower visitors with bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) and effects of right target and wrong target flower visits on plant reproduction | International | Scientific Reports, vol:15, Article number: 36974 (2025) | Oct, 2025 | Nature Portfolio | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 3.90000Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-20968-w | |
| Distribution Patterns, Nesting Ecology and Nest Characteristics of the Stingless Bees (Tetragonula pagdeni Schwarz) in West Bengal, India | International | Conservation, 5, 63, ISSN: 2673-7159 | Oct, 2025 | MDPI, Basel, Switzerland | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 1.90000Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCIArticle's Web Link: https:// doi.org/10.3390/conservation5040063 | |
| Seasonal Variation in Flower Traits, Visitor Traits, and Reproductive Success of Solanum sisymbriifolium Lamarck (Solanaceae) in the Rarh Region of West Bengal, India | International | Biology, 14, 865, 1-22, ISSN: 2079-7737 | Jul, 2025 | MDPI | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 3.60000Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.3390/ biology14070865 | |
| Pollen collecting behaviour of stingless bees (Tetragonula iridipennis Smith) on corn (Zea mays L.): an important pollen source | International | Grana,1-13, ISSN: 0017-3134 | May, 2025 | Taylor & Francis | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.90000Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1080/00173134.2025.2490484 | |
| Impact of Seasonal Atmospheric Factors and Photoperiod on Floral Biology, Plant–Pollinator Interactions, and Plant Reproduction on Turnera ulmifolia L. (Passifloraceae) | International | Biology, 14:(1-24), ISSN: 2079-7737 | Jan, 2025 | MDPI | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 3.60000Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.3390/biology14010100 | |
| Nectar sources of Asian honeybees (Apis cerana Fabricius) in West Bengal, India: determined by pollen analysis of honey and bee crop nectar | International | Palynology, Online, Page: 1-13, ISSN: 0191-6122 | Sep, 2024 | Taylor & Francis Ltd. | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 1.40000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CARE, ESCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1080/01916122.2024.2398052 | |
| Floral visitors of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.): Elucidating their nectar-robbing behaviour and impacts on the plant reproduction | International | PLoS One, 1-20, ISSN: 1932-2603 | Apr, 2024 | Public Library of Science | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 3.70000Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Studies in the seed ecology and seedling phenology of Andrographis paniculata (Brum. f.) Wall. ex Ness in West Bengal, India | National | Plant Science Today, online: 1-11; ISSN: 2348-1900 | Apr, 2024 | Horizon e-Publishing Group | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.90000Indexing: SCOPUS, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Reproductive ecology of a threatened medicinal plant Canscora alata (Roth) Wall | International | Brazilian Journal of Botany, online: 1-16; ISSN: 0100-8404 | Mar, 2024 | Springer-Verlag | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 1.60000Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Spatial and Temporal Variations in Richness, Diversity and Abundance of Floral Visitors of Curry Plants (Bergera koenigii L.): Insights on Plant-Pollinator Interactions | International | Insects, 15, 83 (1-14): ISSN: 2075-4450 | Jan, 2024 | MDPI | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 3.00000Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Potentiality of Anthropophily to Enhance Nut Production in Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) | International | Journal of Nuts, online: 1-7; ISSN- 2383-319X | Dec, 2023 | Islamic Azad University | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.50000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Pollen sources of Asian honeybee (Apis cerana Fabricius) in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, India | International | Grana (online first), 1-13, ISSN: 1651-2049 | Oct, 2023 | Tailor & Francis | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.90000Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1080/00173134.2023.2263452 | |
| Dependency of Crops on Pollinators and Pollination Deficits: An Approach to Measurement Considering the Influence of Various Reproductive Traits | International | Agriculture, 13, 1563, 1-11, ISSN: 2077-0472 | Aug, 2023 | MDPI | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 3.60000Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Studies in the seedling phenology and role of seedling in clonally propagated species Hellenia speciosa | International | Plant Science Today, online: 1-7;ISSN: 2348-1900 | Jun, 2023 | Horizon e-Publishing Group | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.90000Indexing: SCOPUS, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Pollination ecology of an important medicinal plant Hellenia speciosa(J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta of Asiatic tropics | International | Biodiversitas, 24(6): 3152-3161, ISSN:1412-033X | Jun, 2023 | Biology department, Sebelas Maret University Surakarta | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.29000Indexing: SCOPUS, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| The botanical origin of cerumen and propolis of Indian stingless bees (Tetragonula iridipennis Smith): pollen spectrum does not accurately indicate latex and resin sources | International | Apidologie, 54:18:1-13, ISSN: 0044-8435 | Mar, 2023 | Springer-Verlag France SAS, part of Springer Nature | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 3.32300Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Intercropping with Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.): An Assessment of Its Influence on the Assemblage of Pollinators and Yield of Neighbouring Non-Leguminous Crops | International | Life, 13(1): 1-14; ISSN: 2075-1729 | Jan, 2023 | MDPI | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 3.25300Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIE, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Methods Employed in the determining nectar and pollen sources for bees: a review of the global scenario | International | Annals of the Entomological Society of America, 1-10, ISSN: 0013-8746 | Sep, 2022 | Entomological Society of America, Oxford University Press | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 2.72700Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Floral biology, breeding system and pollination ecology of Justicia betonica L. (Acanthaceae): an assessment of its low reproductive success in West Bengal, India | International | Plant Species Biology, 37: 278-293, ISSN: 0913-557X | Jul, 2022 | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 1.82100Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Pollination Ecology and Breeding system of Ecbolium ligustrinum (Acanthaceae): A transition from Autogamy to Xenogamy through specialized plant-pollinator interactions | International | Acta Botanica Hungarica, 64(1–2), pp. 137–155, ISSN- 0236-6495 | Apr, 2022 | Akademiai Kiado | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 1.08500Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCIArticle's Web Link: | |
| Supplemental Stingless Bee Pollination in Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.): An Assessment of Impacts on Native Pollinators and Crop Yield | International | Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 1-13, ISSN- 2571581X | Mar, 2022 | Frontiers Media SA | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 5.00500Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCIArticle's Web Link: | |
| The pollination efficiency of a pollinator depends on its foraging strategy, flowering phenology, and the flower characteristics of a plant species | International | Journal of Asia Pacific Entomology, 25(2022) 1-10, ISSN- 12268615 | Jan, 2022 | Elsevier | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 1.58000Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCIArticle's Web Link: | |
| Flight range and resource loading-unloading behavior of stingless bee Tetragonula iridipennis (Smith) | International | Journal of Apicultural Research, 1-12, ISSN- 2078-6913 | Nov, 2021 | Tailor & Francis | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 2.58400Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCIArticle's Web Link: | |
| Determination of Nectar Resources through Body Surface Pollen Analysis: A Study with the Stingless Bee Tetragonula iridipennis Smith (Apidae: Meliponini) in West Bengal, India | International | Sociobiology, 68(3):1-13, ISSN: 0361-6525 | Aug, 2021 | California State University, Chico | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.98300Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Assessment of yield enhancement in cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.)by the pollinator sharing effect of magnetic bee-friendly plants in India | International | Acta Ecologica Sinica, 41(3):243-252, ISSN:1872-2032 | May, 2021 | Elsevier | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.93500Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCIArticle's Web Link: | |
| Impact of managed stingless bee and western honey bee colonies on native pollinators and yield of watermelon: A comparative study | International | Annals of Agricultural Sciences, 66:38-45, ISSN- 0570-1783 | Mar, 2021 | Elsevier | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 7.24100Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCIArticle's Web Link: | |
| Floral traits and chemical cues associated with rock bee(Apis dorsata Fabricius) for the host selection in WestBengal, India | International | Grana, 60(4):310-323, ISSN- 1651-2049 | Dec, 2020 | Tailor & Francis | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 1.35900Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCIArticle's Web Link: | |
| Thirty-three new additions to the flora of Mizoram, India | National | Nelumbo 62(2): 131-144, ISSN- 2455-376X | Dec, 2020 | Botanical Survey of India | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 0.00000Indexing: UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Honey sample collection methods influenced pollen composition in determining true nectar foraging bee plants | International | Acta Botanica Brasilica, 34(3): 478-486, ISSN- 0102-3306 | Oct, 2020 | Brazilian Society of Botany | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 1.26800Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCIArticle's Web Link: | |
| Sequestering miR165/166 enhances seed germination in Arabidopsis thaliana under normal condition and ABA treatment | International | Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology 29(4):838-841, ISSN:0971-7811 | Sep, 2020 | Springer Nature | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 1.17500Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCIArticle's Web Link: | |
| Floral ecology, floral visitors and breeding system of Gandharaj lemon (Citrus × limon L. Osbeck) | International | Botanica Pacifica, 9(2): 1-7, ISSN- 2410-3713 | Aug, 2020 | Botanical Garden Institute, Russian Federation | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.57900Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: | |
| Utilization of Indian Dammar Bee (Tetragonula iridipennis Smith) as a Pollinator of Bitter Gourd | International | Acta Agrobotanica, 73(1): 1-7, ISSN- 2300-357X | Apr, 2020 | Polish Botanical Society | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 1.21900Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCIArticle's Web Link: | |
| Seed ecology of Ecbolium ligustrinum (Vahl) Vollesen, an important medicinal plant of Asiatic tropics | International | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCES 15(1): 310-320 | Jul, 2019 | International Network For Natural Sciences | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.00000Indexing: UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Specialized metabolites contributing to colour and scent volatiles in Uvaria hamiltoni flowers | International | Natural Product Research 35(1):140-143, ISSN: 1478-6427 | Jun, 2019 | Tailor and Francis | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 2.15800Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Comparing the pollen forage pattern of stingless bee (Trigona iridipennis Smith) between rural and semi-urban areas of West Bengal, India | International | Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology 22(3):714-722 | May, 2019 | Elsevier | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 1.30300Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCIArticle's Web Link: | |
| Pollen foraging behaviour of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) in southern West Bengal, India | International | Palynology, 44(1): 114-126, ISSN- 1558-9188 | Feb, 2019 | Tailor & Francis | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 2.34400Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCIArticle's Web Link: | |
| Apis mellifera pollen loads to understand the pollen foraging pattern usedfor apicultural practice in a potentially agricultural belt in Bengal, India | International | Revista de Biologia Tropical 66(4):1597-1605, ISSN: 0034-7744 | Dec, 2018 | Editorial de la Universidad de Costa Rica | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.58100Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCIArticle's Web Link: | |
| Expression dynamics of miRNAs and their targets in seed germination conditions reveals miRNA-ta-siRNA crosstalk as regulator of seed germination. | International | Scientific Reports 8: 1-13, ISSN: 2045-2322 | Jan, 2018 | Nature Publishing Group | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 4.25900Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCIArticle's Web Link: | |
| FLORISTIC COMPOSITION AND POLLEN MORPHOLOGY OF NAYACHAR: A NEWLY DEVELOPED ESTUARINE ISLAND OF WEST BENGAL, INDIA | National | Global journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology (GJBB); 07(2):209-219 | Jan, 2018 | Society For Science and Nature | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Pollinators of Ecbolium Ligustrinum (Vahl) Vollesen: A Shifting From Melittophily to Myophily. | International | Advances in Bioresearch 9(1):106-113 | Jan, 2018 | Society of Education, India | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Pollen analysis of Apis dorsata Fabricius honeys in Bankura and Paschim Medinipur districts, West Bengal. | International | Grana 57(4):298-310, ISSN- 1651-2049 | Dec, 2017 | Taylor & Francis | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 1.08500Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCIArticle's Web Link: | |
| Nesting characteristics, floral resources, and foraging activity of Trigona iridipennis Smith in Bankura district of West Bengal, India. | International | Insectes Sociaux 65: 117-132, ISSN: 1420-9098 | Sep, 2017 | Springer | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 1.49000Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCIArticle's Web Link: | |
| Monocot pollen flora of Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal with a note on pollen dispersal mechanism | National | Current Botany 8: 41-54 | Jan, 2017 | Scienceflora Publishers Pvt. Ltd | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Seedling phenology of Ecbolium ligustrinum exhibiting epigeal phanerocotylar type of germination. | National | Bioscience Discovery. 8(4): 650-658 | Jan, 2017 | RUT Printer and Publisher | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Valeriana hardwickii Wallich and V. jatamansi Jones (Valerianaceae) - new additions to the flora of Mizoram, India | National | Pleione 10(1): 203-206 | Jan, 2016 | East Himalayan Society for Spermatophyte Taxonomy; Siliguri, West Bengal, India | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Bee plants used as nectar sources by Apis florea Fabricius in Bankura and Paschim Medinipur districts,West Bengal. | International | Geophytology 46(1): 1-14 | Jan, 2016 | The palaeobotanical Society, Lucknow | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Pollen forage and storage pattern of Apis dorsata Fabricius in Bankura and Paschim Medinipur districts, West Bengal. | International | Int. J. Pure App. Biosci 4(5): 59-71 | Jan, 2016 | Vital Biotech, India | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| New distributional records of six legumes for the flora of Mizoram, India | International | NeBio 7(2): 38-41 | Jan, 2016 | NECEER | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Significance of Trianthema portulacastrum L. in sustenance of Apis florea colonies during dearth period | International | International Journal of Biosciences (IJB), vol-7, issue-1, 22-29 | Jan, 2015 | INNSPUB | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Foraging behavior of Apis florea Fabricius during winter and spring - summer in Bankura and Paschim M edinipur Districts, West Bengal | International | Global Journal of Bio-Science and Biotechnology - (GJBB); Vol-4, issue-3, 255-263 | Jan, 2015 | Society for Science and Nature | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Small RNA mediated regulation of seed germination. | International | Frontiers in Plant Science. 6:1-7, (IF–4.298). | Jan, 2015 | Frontiers Media SA | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Impatiens monticola (Balsaminaceae): A new distributional record for India | International | NeBio; vol-5, Issue-6, 31-33 | Jan, 2014 | NECEER | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Five new distributional records for the flora of Mizoram,India. | National | Indian Journal of Forestry 37(1): 93-96 | Jan, 2014 | M/s Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Pollination of the Mahogany trees (Swietenia mahagoni) by an ovipositing thysanopteran insect (Priesneriola) | National | Bionotes., 15(3): 88-89 | Jan, 2013 | A Biologists Confrerie, Raj Bhawan, Aligarh | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Three new additions for the state flora of Mizoram, India | National | Pleione 7(1): 266-269 | Jan, 2013 | East Himalayan Society for Spermatophyte Taxonomy; Siliguri, West Bengal, India | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Pollination biology of Citrus aurantifolia: a medicinally important fruit plant. | International | International Journal of innovative Research and Development 2(7): 138-142 | Jan, 2013 | Golbeedu Group | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Pollen analysis in understanding the foraging behaviour of Apis mellifera used for apicultural practice in Gangetic West Bengal | International | Geophytology 42(2): 93-114 | Jan, 2013 | The palaeobotanical Society, Lucknow | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Studies in The Pollen Morphology of some members of Acanthaceae in Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal | National | Indian Journal of Biological Sciences. 18: 26-34 | Jan, 2012 | Registrar, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Significance of apiculture in overcoming the pollination crisis of wildly growing medicinally important plants and yield enhancement of Agri-horticultural plants. | National | Medicinal plants: Various Perspectives: Eds. J. P. Keshri and R. Mukhopadhyay; 283-291 | Jan, 2012 | Department of Botany and Publication unit, The University of Burdwan | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Melittophily of medicinally important plants growing in Gangetic West Bengal by Apis mellifera employed for apicultural practice in the region. | National | Proceeding vol. of the seminar on ‘Multidisciplinary Approaches in Angiosperm Systematics’ (11th – 13th October, 2008);752-755 | Jan, 2012 | The University of Kalyani | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Sesamum indicum L., a potential bee plant in Bankura and Paschim Medinipur Districts, West Bengal. | National | J. Bot. Soc. Bengal 65 (1): 69-74 | Jan, 2011 | Botanical Society of Bengal | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Floral Visitors on Bauhinia racemosa, A Threatened Medicinal Plant | National | Bionotes 12 (2): 60-61 | Jan, 2010 | A Biologists Confrerie, Raj Bhawan, Aligarh | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Potentiality of Apis mellifera culture in enhancement of crop yield in Gangetic West Bengal | National | Advances in Plant Biology (Debidas Bhattacharya Birth Centenary Commemorative volume): Eds. S. Mandal and S. Bhattacharya 456-460 | Jan, 2009 | Bani Press, Sriniketan | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: |
Book Published
Book Chapter Published
| Title of Chapter | Title of the Book | Published by | Published on | Role | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerumen and Propolis of an Indian Stingless Bee (Apidae: Meliponini) Tetragonula iridipennis (Smith, 1854): Botanical Origin and Biological Activities | Stingless Bee Nest Cerumen and Propolis, Volume 2 | Springer Nature | Oct, 2024 | Corresponding Author | Indexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS Article's Web Link: |
| Distribution, Nesting Biology and Floral Preference of Giant Honeybee (Apis dorsata Fabricius) in Southern West Bengal, India | Role of Giant Honeybees in Natural and Agricultural Systems | CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group) | Jan, 2024 | Corresponding Author | Indexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS Article's Web Link: DOI: 10.1201/9781003294078 |
| Supplementary pollinator services in yield optimization of crop plants through management of bees | Advances in insect pollination technology in sustainable agriculture | Ik International Pvt. Ltd. | Sep, 2023 | Corresponding Author | Indexing: Others Article's Web Link: |
| Distribution, Nesting Biology and Floral Resources of Red Dwarf Honey Bee (Apis florea Fabricius) in West Bengal, India | The Future Role of Dwarf Honey Bees in Natural and Agricultural Systems | CRC Press (Tailor and Francis) | Jan, 2020 | Corresponding Author | Indexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS Article's Web Link: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003033936 |
| Declining Pollinators vis-à-vis Pollination Crisis, Crop Yield, and Biodiversity Loss | Defaunation and Conservation | Tucson Herpetological Society, Arizona | Jan, 2017 | Corresponding Author | Indexing: Others Article's Web Link: |
Ph. D. Thesis Guidance
| Scholar Name | Thesis Title | Name of the Co Supervisor | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trisha Bhandari | Studies on reproductive ecology of selected cucurbits to decipher the role of pollinators in yield enhancement | Ongoing | Mar, 2027 | |
| Krishnendu Bera | Studies on reproductive ecology of a wild climber Phanera vahlii (Wight & Arn.) Benth. | Ongoing | Mar, 2027 | |
| Tumpa Paikera | Studies in the Pollen Flora of Bankura District, West Bengal with notes on pollen dispersal mechanism | Ongoing | Mar, 2026 | |
| Suman Kumar De | Studies in the foraging ecology of Honey bee and Stingless bee in forest dominated areas of Bankura district, West Bengal | Ongoing | Mar, 2026 | |
| Chhandam Chanda | Study of diversity of fern and fern allies of Dihang-Dibang Biosphere Reserve of Arunachal Pradesh | Awarded | Nov, 2025 | |
| Nandita Das | Floral resource partitioning between Native Honey Bee and Stingless Bee in Semi-urban and Rural areas of Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal | Awarded | Apr, 2025 | |
| Bubai Bera | "Studies in the reproductive ecology of Canscora alata an important medicinal plant of Tropics” | Awarded | Jul, 2024 | |
| Arabindo Samanta | "Studies in the reproductive ecology of Cheilocostus speciosus (J.Konig) C.Specht an important medicinal plant” | Awarded | Jul, 2024 | |
| Rajib Mondal | Melissopalynological studies on Apis cerana (Fabricius, 1793) in relation to apicultural practices in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal | Prof. Subrata Kumar De,Department of Zoology, Vidyasagar University | Awarded | Aug, 2023 |
| Sourabh Bisui | Study of foraging ecology of stingless bee (Trigona sp.) with reference to honey production and crop yield in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal | Awarded | Sep, 2022 | |
| Tripti Nandi Ghosh | Melissopalynological Investigation in Understanding the Foraging Behaviour of Apis mellifera L. used for Apicultural Practice in North 24 Paraganas District and Adjoining Areas of West Bengal | Awarded | Jun, 2021 | |
| Shabari Sarkar Das | Role of microRNAs involved in seed physiology and related developmental processes using Arabidopsis thaliana as a model system | Dr. A. K. Nandi, Dept of Botany & Forestry, Vidyasagar Univ. | Awarded | Jan, 2020 |
| Arijit Kundu | Studies in the reproductive ecology of an important medicinal plant Ecbolium ligustrinum (Vahl) Vollesen | Prof P.K.Pal, Burdwan Univ. | Awarded | Jan, 2019 |
| Ms. Arundhati Ghosh | "Pollen flora of Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal" | Awarded | Jan, 2018 | |
| Samiran Panday | "Flora of Phawngpui (Blue Mountain) National Park, Mizoram" | Dr. B. K. Sinha; Scientist F, BSI | Awarded | Jan, 2017 |
| Mr. Ujjwal Layek | Melissopalynological investigation to understand bee-forage in Bankura and Paschim Medinipur Districts, West Bengal | Mr. R. K. Bhakat | Awarded | Jan, 2015 |
| Mr. Subir Kr. Pattanayek | "STUDIES IN THE REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY OF Clerodendrum viscosum Vent.: AN IMPORTANT MEDICINAL PLANT" | Ongoing |
Research Project
| Worked as | Funding Agency | Amount in Rs. | Duration | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Investigator | WB-DST | 1173000 | 3 years | 2019-2022 | Ongoing |
Invited Lectures
| Title | Organized By | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Declining Pollinators vis-à-vis Pollination Crisis, Crop Yield and Biodiversity Loss | Webinar: Department of Botany in collaboration with IQAC, Garhbeta College, Midnapore | Garhbeta College | Jan, 2021 |
| Practical Aspects of Palynology | Webinar: Department of Botany in collaboration with IQAC, Chandernagore College | Chandernagore College | Jan, 2021 |
| "Conservation of Kanak-Durga forest Biodiversity at Chilkigarh through Habitat Restoration" | Sukumar Sengupta Mahavidyalaya, Keshpur, Paschim Medinipur | K D College of Commerce & General Studies, Midnapore | Jan, 2018 |
| “Hands- on Training on Palaeobotanical and Palynological Techniques” | Department of Botany, University of Calcutta | Department of Botany, University of Calcutta | Jan, 2014 |
Membership of Learned Society
| Title/Name of the Society |
|---|
| International Commission for Plant Pollinator Relationship |
| Life Member Botanical Society of Bengal |
| Life Member The Palaeobotanical Society |
Association with Professional Bodies
| Type of Professional Activity | Period |
|---|---|
| Guest Associate Editor of Frontiers in Physiology (Invertebrate Physiology Section) | 2022 to 2022 |
| PG BOS Member, Midnapore College | 2019 to 2021 |
| PG BOS Member, Raja N.L.Khan College, Midnapore | 2019 to 2021 |
| PhD committee Member, Centre for Environmental Studies, Vidyasagar University | 2019 to 2021 |
| Academic Committee Member, Centre for Life Sciences, Vidyasagar University | 2019 to 2021 |
| PG BOS Member, Sabang Sajanikanta Mahavidyalaya, Sabang, Midnapore | 2018 to 2021 |
| PG BOS Member, City College, Midnapore | 2018 to 2021 |
| UG BOS Member, Midnapore College | 2018 to 2021 |
| PG BOS Member, Vidyasagar University | 2006 to 2021 |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role | Held at and Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webinar on Practical Approaches on Palaeobotany & Palynology | Jan, 2021 | Invited Lecture | Department of Botany in collaboration with IQAC, Chandernagore College |
| Webinar on Biodiversity: Threats and Conservation | Jan, 2021 | Invited Lecture | Department of Botany in collaboration with IQAC, Garhbeta College, Midnapore |
| Contemporary innovative issues and future challenges in Physiology and allied sciences | Jan, 2020 | Invited Lecture | Department of Human Physiology, Vidyasagar University |
| Skill based courses for sustainable career for the rural youth | Jan, 2019 | Invited Lecture | Community College Centre, NSQF, Vidyasagar University |
| Conservation of biodiversity through habitat restoration | Jan, 2017 | Invited Lecture | K.D. College of Commerec, Midnapore & Dept. of Zoology, SSM, Keshpur |
| 19th National Conference of Indian Aerobiological Society | Jan, 2016 | Paper presenter & Chaired a Session | Bose Institute, Kolkata; organized by Indian Aerobiological Society |
| 1st Regional Science & Technology Congress- 2016 | Jan, 2016 | Paper presenter & Chaired a Session | Bankura Christian College, organized Jointly by DST, WB & Bankura Christian College |
| National Seminar on Plant and Microbe: Diversity and Utilization | Jan, 2016 | Paper presenter & Chaired a Session | Department of Botany, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan |
| International Seminar on: “Exploring the modern approach in Biological Science: From Genome to Organism | Jan, 2015 | Lead Lecture | Dept. of Zoology, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University in association with SEBA |
| National seminar on Plant Biodiversity:Aspects and Prospects | Jan, 2011 | Paper Presenter | Vidyasagar University Department of Botany and Forestry |
| Two-day National Workshop on Use of free Software | Jan, 2010 | Participator | Vidyasagar University |
| Golden Jubilee Symposium on Recent trends in contemporary Plant and Microbial Sciences | Jan, 2010 | Paper Presenter | Botany Dept, Burdwan University |
| Two-day National Workshop on ‘Quality assurance in Reaccredited Institution’ | Jan, 2010 | Participator | Vidyasagar University |
| International seminar on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Angiosperm Systematics | Jan, 2008 | Paper Presenter | Department of Botany, Kalyani University |
| National seminar on Plants, Microbes and Forestry research for Sustainable Development | Jan, 2008 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Botany & Forestry Vidyasagar University |
| National seminar on Medicinal Plants:Aspects and Prospects | Jan, 2008 | Paper Presenter | Botany Dept, The University of Burdwan |
| Conference on Plant Life Through The Ages | Jan, 2008 | Paper Presenter | BSIP, Lucknow |
| National conference on Plant and Microbial Diversity: Prospects and Potentials | Jan, 2005 | Paper Presenter | Botany Dept, Visva-Bharati |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role in the Event | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two-day National Workshop on Beekeeping: Aspect & Prospect | Jan, 2019 | Organizing Secretary | National Skill Qualification Framework (UGC) |
| National seminar On "Trends in Contemporary Research in Plant Science" | Jan, 2018 | Organizing Secretary | DST-SERB |
| National seminar on Plant Biodiversity:Aspects and Prospects | Jan, 2011 | Joint Convenor | UGC |