Faculty Profile - University

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

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: 2.10000 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI Article'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: 3.90000 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI Article'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: 1.90000 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI Article'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: 3.60000 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CARE Article'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: 0.90000 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CARE Article'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: 3.60000 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CARE Article'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: 1.40000 Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CARE, ESCI Article'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: 3.70000 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CARE Article'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: 0.90000 Indexing: SCOPUS, UGC CARE Article'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: 1.60000 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CARE Article'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: 3.00000 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CARE Article'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: 0.50000 Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CARE Article'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: 0.90000 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CARE Article'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: 3.60000 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CARE Article'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: 0.90000 Indexing: SCOPUS, UGC CARE Article'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: 0.29000 Indexing: SCOPUS, UGC CARE Article'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: 3.32300 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CARE Article'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: 3.25300 Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIE, UGC CARE Article'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: 2.72700 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CARE Article'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: 1.82100 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, SCI, UGC CARE Article'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: 1.08500 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI Article'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: 5.00500 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI Article'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: 1.58000 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI Article'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: 2.58400 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI Article'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: 0.98300 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, UGC CARE Article'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: 0.93500 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI Article'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: 7.24100 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI Article'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: 1.35900 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI Article'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: 0.00000 Indexing: UGC CARE Article'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: 1.26800 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI Article'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: 1.17500 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI Article'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: 0.57900 Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI Article'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: 1.21900 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI Article'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: 0.00000 Indexing: UGC CARE Article'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: 2.15800 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, UGC CARE Article'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: 1.30300 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI Article'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: 2.34400 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI Article'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: 0.58100 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI Article'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: 4.25900 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI Article'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: 1.08500 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI Article'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: 1.49000 Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI Article'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

Title of the Book	Published by	Published on	Role	Details
Biology of the Indian Stingless Bee: Tetragonula iridipennis Smith	Cambridge Scholars Publishing	Feb, 2025	Co-Author	Indexing: Others Article's Web Link:

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 Guidence

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

Dr. Prakash Karmakar