Publication

Dr. ASHISH KAR

Associate Fellow

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI),

Northeastern Regional Centre, VIP Road, Chachal,

Hengrabari, Guwahati- 781036

E-mail: ashishvision10@rediffmail.com ; ashish.kar@teri.res.in

Publication:

Research Paper

Published in the Journal: 34

YEAR 2004

• A. Kar. 2004. Common wild vegetables of Aka tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Indian journal of traditional Knowledge 3 (3): 305-313.
• J. Rout; A, Kar & DK, Upreti. 2004. Lichens of Sessa Orchid Sanctuary, West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh, Phytotaxonomy 4: 38-40.
• A. Kar & SK.Borthakur. 2004. Ethno medicine of the Mijis of West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Journal of Assam Science Society.5:140-147.

YEAR 2005

• A. Kar; DK, Gogoi; B, Rabha & HK, Gogoi.2005. In vitro evaluation of antimicrobial properties of stem with leaf extracts of Curunga amara Juss against human pathogenic microorganisms, Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotech. Env. Sci. 7(4):759-762.
• K. Tayung & A, Kar. 2005. Antimicrobial activity of Thalictrum javanicum (Blume) root extracts against certain human pathogens, Journal of Current Science 7(2): 341-345.
• J. Rout. A, Kar & DK, Upreti.2005.Traditional remedy for kidney stones from high altitude lichen:Cladonia rangiferina (L)Wigg (Reindeer moss) of Eastern Himalaya, Ethnobotany17:164-166.
• A, Kar; HK, Gogoi & PJ, Gogoi. 2005. Wild vegetables used by the Mishmi tribes of Arunachal Pradesh-, Arunachal Forest News.21 (1&2): 50-58.

YEAR 2006

• L. Bora; A, Kar; MC, Kalita; & I, Barua. 2006. Hot springs of Tawang & west Kameng districts of Arunachal Pradesh, Current Science, 91(8): 1011-1013.
• L. Bora; A, Kar & HK Gogoi. 2006. Isolation and screening of bacterial strain for extracelular enzymatic potential from hot spring of Lohit districts of Arunachal Pradesh, India Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Science, 8(2): 267-269.
• A. Kar; HK, Gogoi, PJ, Gogoi &. 2006. Study on Bean variability in Arunachal Pradesh, Bulletin of Arunachal Forest research 22(1&2): 40-44.

YEAR 2007

• A. Kar & SK.Borthakur.2007. Wild vegetables sold in local markets of Karbi Anglong, Assam. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge 6(1): 169-172.
• A. Kar & SK, Borthakur.2007. Angiospermic flora of Gauhati University campus, Assam, India Pleione 1(2): 26-37.
• SK. Singh; U, Barua; A, Kar & DK, Hore. 2007.Collection of multicrops germplasm from West Kameng and Tawang districts of Arunachal Pradesh, India, Indian Journal of Hill Farming 29(1&2): 10-17.

YEAR 2008

• A. Kar & SK, Borthakur. 2008. Dye yielding plants of Assam for dyeing handloom textile products- Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 7(1): 166-171.
• A. Kar & SK, Borthakur. 2008. Medicinal plants used against Dysentery, Diarrhoea and Cholera by the tribes of erstwhile Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, Natural Product Radiance 7(2): 176-181.
• A. Kar & SK, Borthakur.2008.Traditional treatments for domestic animals in Kamrup Metro district of Assam, India Pleione 2(1): 12-16.
• A. Kar & SK, Borthakur.2008. Flora of Umananda Island of Brahmaputra River in Assam, India, Pleione 2(1): 12-16.
• A. Kar & DK, Bhattacharjee.2008.Healing herbs from some communities of Assam. Journal Appl.Biosci.Biotech 4(1), 53-56.
• DK. Bhattacharjee; SK, Sarma; PC, Borah & A, Kar. 2008. Notes on select herbal treatment of the common people in Barpeta district, Assam. Journal Appl.Pl.Sci. 4(1&2), 69-73.
• A. Kar; S, Borkataki & SK, Borthakur.2008.Extended Distribution of the genus Garcinia L. in Sonitpur district, of Assam Pleione 2(2):175-181.
• A. Kar & SK.Borthakur. 2008. Wild edible fruits of Karbis of Karbi Anglong district of the Assam, India Pleione 2(2):175-181.
• A. Kar & SK, Borthakur.2008.Wild vegetables of Karbi Anglong district, Assam, Natural Product Radiance 7(5):448-460.

YEAR 2009

Book published

1.       A.Kar, 2009. The Wild edible plant Diversity of Northeast India-wild edible their medicinal value, cultural significance, market prospect, and conservation aspect. Lap Lambert Academic Publishers, Germany. Pp. 1-146.

YEAR 2010

• D. Saharia; NK, Goswami & A, Kar .2010. Occurrence, intensity and seasonal variation of weed flora with Jatropha curcus Linnaeus under experimental field condition, Pleione 4(2):277-283.
• R. Borah; MC, Kalita & A, Kar.2010.Larvicidal efficacy of Todalia asiatica (Linn.)Lam against two mosquito vectors Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciales malaria, African Journal of Biotechnology 9(16):2527-2530.

YEAR 2011

• NK, Goswami; D, Saharia & A, Kar. 2011. Homestead garden Diversity of a Watershed Development area in Kamrup district, Assam, Pleione 5(1):32-42.
• A. Kar; NK, Goswami & D, Saharia. 2011. Distributional range and uses of genus Spilanthes Jacquin in Assam, India, Pleione 5(2):238-242.

YEAR 2012

• A. Kar; NK, Goswami & D, Saharia. 2012. Occurrence and uses of Clerodendrum Linnaeus (Verbenaceae) in Assam, India, Pleione 6(1):101-109.
• A. Kar; NK, Goswami & D, Saharia. 2012. Diversity of angiosperms in Nilachal Hills (Kamakhya Hills) in Kamrup district of Assam and their uses, Pleione 6(2): 304 - 321.

YEAR 2013

• A. Kar; NK, Goswami & D, Saharia. 2013. Wild edible plants sold in the local market of Garo Hills, Meghalaya, Journal of Frontline Research 2: 69-78.
• NK, Goswami; D Saharia & A, Kar. 2013. Traditional uses of Jatropha curcus Linnaeus [Euphorbiaceae] as medicine by different communities in Northeast India, Pleione 7(1):66-72.
• A. Kar, D.Bora, SK Borthakur NK, Goswami & D Saharia. 2013. Wild edible plant resources used by the Mizos of Mizoram, Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering & Technology 9(1):106-126.
• A. Kar; NK, Goswami & D, Saharia. 2013. Distribution and traditional uses of Thunbergia Retzius (Acanthaceae) in Assam, India, Pleione 7(2): 325 - 332.
• P Medhi, A. Kar & SK Borthakur. 2013. Medicinal uses of wild edible plants among the Ao Nagas of Mokokchung and its vicinity of Nagaland, India, Asian Resonance 2(4): 64 - 67.

YEAR 2014

• A. Kar; NK, Goswami & D, Saharia. 2014. Biological resources of Silsako Wetland in Kamrup Metro District of Assam: uses of macrophytes and icthyofauna, Pleione 8(1): 79 - 88.

Published in the Proceedings:

• A, Kar & SK.Borthakur. 2005. Ethnomedicines from Monpa community of Arunachal Pradesh-a preliminary account Proceedings of  International Conference of DIA-USA & Jadavpur University,

Published in the Souvenir:

• A, Kar & SK, Borthakur.2006. Ethno medicine of the Sherdukpen of West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Souvenir of National Seminar of IIE, Guwahati Pp.8-15.
• A, Kar & SK.Borthakur. 2008. Traditional herbal treatment among the Karbis from Kamrup Metro district, Assam. Souvenir of National Seminar of Gargaon College, Pp. 168-176.

Published in the Book as Book Chapter:

• A, Kar; DR, Nath & SN, Dube. 2007.  Ethno medicine of Northeast India with special reference to Assam & Arunachal Pradesh. Herbal Drugs: A twenty first century perspective, Jaypee Brothers, New Delhi, Pp.228-236.
• A, Kar & SK, Borthakur.2007. Indigenous practice of treatment of some diseases by the Bodo tribe in Sonitpur district of Assam, India. Advances in Ethnobotany, In AP.Das & AK.Pandey Ed. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal singh, Dehra Dun, India Pp.33-42.
• A, Kar & SK, Borthakur.2009.Traditional medicinal plants of Assam with Photographs and Herbarium specimen. Herbarium Pictorial of Northeast India NIPER, In KK Bhutani Ed. NIPER Publication.
• A, Kar, D.Bora & SK.Borthakur. 2011. Wild edible aromatic plants of Northeast India, Aromatic and Spice plants: Utilization and Conservation. Pp.14-34.
• A. Kar, NK. Goswami & D Saharia.2013. Traditional Phytotherapy for the treatment of diabetes by the communities of Assam. Environmental Degradation & its Impact on Biodiversity (ISBN: 9789380261843), In D.K.Bhattacharjya & Eushah Ali Ed. EBH Publishers (India), Guwahati, Pp.42-50

• P, Das & A, Kar. 2006. Healing herbs of west Kameng districts of Arunachal Pradesh. TIME-News letter, CSIR-DST.

Article published:

1. A. Kar. Medicinal value of Orchids. Published in Assamese Daily News Paper, Janasadharan.
2. A. Kar. Ice melting and its impact on environment. Published in Assamese Daily News Paper Janasadharan.
3. A. Kar. 101 vegetables used in Bohag Bihu and their medicinal value. Published in Assamese Fortnightly Magazine Prantik.
4. A.Kar. Medicinal value of Banana species. Published in Hindi Magazine Purbaia. (Got 2^nd prize in the country for this article from Ministry of Defence).

Research Paper presented in Conference/Seminar/ Workshop: 26nos.

Research Paper Presented in International Conference: 03 nos.

·         A. Kar & SK Borthakur 2005. Sacred groves of Arunachal Pradesh-A tribal heritage of Biodiversity conservation, in International Conference on Sustainable Development and Resource Utilization: Current Trends and Perspectives (23^rd 25^th September, 2005) held at University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

·         A. Kar & SK Borthakur 2005. Ethno medicine from Monpa community of Arunachal Pradesh- a preliminary account. In international conference on: promotion and development of botanicals with international coordination exploring quality, safety, efficacy and regulations (25^th February-26^th February) held at IICB, Kolkata in collaboration with Jadavpur University, Kolkata & Drug Information Agency, USA.

·         A. Kar, R.Borah, NK Goswami, D. Saharia & SK Borthakur 2014. Inventorization of vascular plant diversity in Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary, Kamrup Metro district, Assam. In international conference on: Harnessing Natural Resources for sustainable Development: Global trends (29^th January-31^st January) held at Cotton College, Guwahati

Research paper Presented in National Seminar: 18 nos.

·         A.Kar & SK Borthakur 2004. Medicinal plants of Tawang and West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh and their commercial prospects. In national seminar - Medicinal Plant in North Eastern Region (7^th-10^th October), Held at Govt. Ayurvedic College, sponsored by National Medicinal Plant Board, Department of ISM & H., Govt. of India

·         A. Kar & SK Borthakur 2008. Some Folk medicines from the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam. In National seminar; Folk medicines of Assam (18^th March), held at Govt. Ayurvedic College, Guwahati and Sponsored by Folklore Society of Assam.

·         A.Kar & SK.Borthakur 2009. Wild edible plant resources and market survey in greater Guwahati, Assam. In National Seminar: Bioresources of Northeast India industrial potentials and intellectual property right issues (2^nd-3^rd January), held at Nowgong College sponsored by UGC, New Delhi.

·         A.Kar & SK.Borthakur 2007. Wild edible aromatic plants from some parts of Northeast India (Best poster). In National Seminar: Biodiversity-exploration, conservation & utilization of plant resources with special references to Northeast India (18^th -19^th December) held at Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Guwahati sponsored by Northeast Biotechnological Consortium (ERD Foundation), Guwahati.

·         A.Kar & SK.Borthakur 2006. Ethno medicine of the Sherdukpen of West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. In All India Seminar: Medicinal and Aromatic plants-Harnessing the botanical resources of Northeast India (11^th -12^th February) held at Assam State Centre of the Institution of Engineers (India), Guwahati sponsored by Medicinal Plant Board.

·         A.Kar & SK.Borthakur 2006. Wild edible plants of Assam and their market prospects. In National Seminar: Value addition to Bioresources of NE India, Post harvest technology and Cold chain (19^th-21^st May) held at Gauhati University, Guwahati, Sponsored by Assam Science Technology & Environment Council, Guwahati.

·         A.Kar & SK.Borthakur 2005.High altitude medicinal plants of Arunachal Pradesh and their conservation. In National Seminar on Environmental population: Management and planning with special reference to NE. India (30^th-31^st December) held at Pub Kamrup College, Baihata Charali and sponsored by UGC, New Delhi.

·         A.Kar & HK Gogoi & PJ Gogoi 2005. Collection of Crop diversity from Arunachal Pradesh. In National Seminar: Biodiversity conservation and future concern (17^th-18^th June) held at Gauhati University sponsored by North East Biotechnological Association (NEBA), Guwahati.

·         A.Kar & DK Bhattacharjee 2005. Notes on herbal treatment practiced by the fringe villagers of Manas National Park, India. In National Seminar: Exploration, utilization and strategy action plan for sustainable management of plant resources (27^th – 28^th February) held at Gauhati University, Guwahati and Sponsored by Ministry of Environment of Forest, CSIR and UGC.

·         A.Kar & SK.Borthakur 2004. Impact of human activities on naturally growing medicinal plants of West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. National Seminar on: Human impact of environment and resulting consequences in Northeast India (6^th – 8^th December) held at Tezpur College and sponsored by UGC, New Delhi.

·         A.Kar & SK.Borthakur 2005. Commercially important threatened medicinal plants of Erstwhile Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh. National Seminar on: Environment Management (7^th – 8^th January) held at Abhayapuri College, Abhayapur and Sponsored by UGC, New Delhi.

·         A.Kar & SK.Borthakur 2007. Ethno medicine of the Aka tribes of Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh. National Seminar on: Recent trends on biological research towards rural development (13^th – 14^th October) held at Chaiduar College and Sponsored by UGC, New Delhi.

·         A.Kar & SK.Borthakur 2008. Traditional herbal treatment among the Karbis from Kamrup Metro District, Assam. National Seminar on: Environmental issues in Northeast India: past present and challenges ahead (10^th -11^th May) held at Gargaon College and sponsored by UGC, New Delhi.

·         A.Kar, N.K.Goswami & D. Saharia 2012. Traditional Phytotherapy used in the treatment of diabetes by the communities of Assam, India. National Seminar on: Environmental Degradation and its impact on biodiversity in India with special reference to North-Eastern Region (17^th -18^th February) held at MC College and sponsored by Botanical Society of Assam, Assam Science Society.

·         A.Kar, N.K.Goswami & D. Saharia 2013. Bioresources used in barter system of Joon Beel mela, Assam, India. National Seminar on: Frontiers in Science & Technology (8^th -9^th March) held at Gauhati University and sponsored by Assam Science Society.

·         A.Kar, N.K.Goswami & D. Saharia 2013. Distribution ranges and uses of Thunbergia Retzius (Acanthaceae) in Assam. National Seminar on: Plant resources of NE region and their bioprospecting (30^th March) held at Gauhati University and sponsored by UGC-SAP-DRS-I.

·         A.Kar, N.K.Goswami & D. Saharia 2014. Scope of Schumannianthus dichotomus (Pati doi) as a subsidiary (an alternative) livelihood in Karimganj district, Assam. National Seminar on: Environmental Degradation and its impact on germplasm with special reference to North East India (23^rd -24^th January, 2014) held at DK College, Mirza and sponsored by UGC, New Delhi.

·         N.K.Goswami, D. Saharia & A. Kar 2014. Role of pruning in Jatropha curcus seed yield: an observation from experimental field trial, Assam. National Seminar on: Emerging Bio-inputs in biotechnology for a green environment (9^th - 10^th May, 2014) held at Gauhati University and sponsored by DBT, New Delhi.

Research paper presented in National Conference: 2 nos.

·         A.Kar & SK. Borthakur 2005. Some commercially important medicinal plants and their market prospect in the erstwhile Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. National Conference on: Current Trends of Research in Science and Technology (28^th -29^th January) held at Gauhati University and sponsored by Assam Science Society.

·         A.Kar, N.K.Goswami & D. Saharia 2012. Angiosperm Plant Diversity in Nilachal Hills (Kamakhya Hills) in Kamrup District of Assam and their uses. National Conference on: Recent Trends on Plant Diversity and Conservation Strategies (29^th-30^th September) held at Nagaland University, Department of Botany, Lumami in Collaboration with East Himalayan Society for Spermatophyte Taxonomy.

Research paper presented in National Symposium: 1 no

·         A. Kar, N.K.Goswami & D. Saharia 2014. Macrophytes of Silsako Wetlands and utilization status of its resources by the local people of Kamrup Metro district, Assam. National Symposium on: Himalayan Biodiversity and Challenges (20^th - 21^st March) held at North East Hill University, Department of Botany, Shillong in Collaboration with East Himalayan Society for Spermatophyte Taxonomy

Research Paper presented in Assam Science Society Technical Session: 2 nos.

·         A.Kar & SK.Borthakur 2004. Ethno medicinal plants used by Tiwa tribe in Kamrup Metro District of Assam, India. 57^th Annual Technical Session of Assam Science Society (11^thJanuary) held at Gauhati University and Sponsored by Assam Science Society.

·         A.Kar, N.K.Goswami & D. Saharia 2012. Ethno medicinal plants used by the Tiwa tribe in Kamrup Metro District of Assam, India. 59^th Annual Technical Session of Assam Science Society (16^th March) held at Gauhati University and Sponsored by Assam Science Society.