About Ashwani Professor of Botany, Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. 302004, India

Born 1946 (Bandikui) Rajasthan, B.Sc. Agra University, M.Sc.(Botany) University of Rajasthan, awarded gold medal for standing first in order of merit, Ph.D. (1971) on ‘Studies on growth physiology and biochemistry of some edible plant tissues in culture’ under supervision of Professor H.C.Arya and post doctoral with Professor Dr. K-H.Neumann, Justus Liebig Universitat, Giessen, Germany with award of Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship.

His initial education was at Mathura where he was taught by his father Professor Swami Dayal Tewari himself a Botanist who had opportunity to study with famous Botanists like Professor Birbal Sahani, Professor Shri Ranjan and among others at Allahabad University and he passed his M.Sc. Botany from Allahabad University, Allahabad in 1943 which was headed by Professor Julien Mitter.

Professor Ashwani Kumar was also selected through Indian Administrative Services examination 1972 into Indian Police Service. Deep inculcation of liking for Botany induced by his eminent teachers like Professor B. Tiagi and Professor Dalbir Singh and others made him continue to serve Botany being his family subject.

He was appointed Assistant Professor of Botany in 1986, Associate Professor of Botany in 1986 and Professor of Botany in 1996 at the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. Throughout his carreerr he held many important administrative and research positions like Head Department of Botany and Co-ordinator SAP(1995-1998), Director, Life Sciences, 2001-2004, Director Central Library and Information Science (2000-2005), Member Senate, Research Board, Convener Board of Studies Botany and Biotechnology, VC nominee for the Academic Council of MDS University, Ajmer and VC nominee for governing body of Subodh PG College Jaipur. Member , Governing body Academic Staff College, University of Rajasthan Jaipur.

Member Board of studies and Academic Council of several Universities, Advisory committee on Biotechnology, Govt of Rajasthan, Medicinal plant board of state Government, member selection committees of Rajasthan and Himachal Public Service Commissions. He along with members of COC introduced Integrated Biotechnology 5 year course in Rajasthan which has also been adopted by several other Universities. He has also edited 4 Books on plant biotechnology and tissue culture including one along with Professor Dr Neumann published by Springer, Germany.

In recognition of his research contributions he was awarded Alexender von Humboldt Fellowship in 1977-1979, British Council Visitorship, U.K.(1986) Visiting Professorship at Tomyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan (1999-2000) INSA-DFG visiting Professorship at Germany, 1997 and DAAD award 1999. He had excellent knowledge of German language and has diploma in German besides certificate in French.

He has made important contributions to the understanding of development of photosynthetic apparatus in cultured plant tissues at light reaction and photosynthetic carbon fixation. He has also carried out research projects granted by UGC., USDA-ICAR., MNES, CSIR, DST and DBT and FACT.

He has been invited by various Universities including University of California and Chicago, USA, University of Laval, Canada, Wageningen University , Netherlands, and visited UK , Japan, France, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Spain and Portugal for scientific interactions. He has been co-chair and chair at several International Conferences including International Botanical Conference, Berlin and several World European Union conferences held in Europe. He has published around 180 papers in National and International journals and is member of editorial board of IBS several journals including Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy,
He has also been awarded fellowships by different societies including FABAP -Fellow Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacology

FBS, (Fellow of Botanical Society), FPSI (Fellow of Phytopathological Society), FISMPP Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology, FMA-Fellow Mendelian Association. He has guided research to 35 students to Ph.D. in various branches of botany including plant pathology, plant tissue culture and morphogenesis, plant biotechnology, plant physiology, pharmacognostisc and ethnobotany and renewable sources of energy. He is still continuing his researches on renewable sources of energy mainly Jatropha curcas and has been consultant in World Bank Project sanctioned to SPRI-HPPI. His wife Mrs Vijay R. Kumar has also been Professor of Botany at University of Rajasthan in her own stead.

Name : Professor Dr. ASHWANI KUMAR,

Educational qualifications M.Sc., Ph.D. , Dipl ( German) , Alexander von Humboldt
Fellow (Germany), FBS, FPSI, FISMPP.

Date of Birth : August 4, 1946

Place of Birth - Bandikui ( Jaipur Distt. ) Rajasthan.
Present position - Professor of Botany, Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. 302004,
India

Tel 00 91 141 711654 (0ffice)Tel. 00 91 141 654100 ( Residence) Mobile (0)94140 57484

Positions held:

Head, Department of Botany (1995-1998)
Hony Director Life Sciences (2000-2003)
Hony Director Central Library ( 2000-2005)
Co-ordinator, SAP ( 1995-1998)
Convener, Board of Studies Biotechnology.
Member, Senate, Member Research Board, Member Academic Council.

Member Governing Body, Subodh College, Jaipur. ( 1996-1999, 2001-2004)
VC nominee for Academic Council MDS University, Ajmer .

Member , Governing body Academic Staff College, University of Rajasthan Jaipur.

Advisory Committee Rajasthan College of Science and Technology, Jaipur.
Advisory committee on Biotechnology, Govt of Rajasthan

Academic (M.Sc. onwards) and Professional Career:

Sr. No. Degree/Position held Year University/ Institution

M.Sc.(First class First,University Gold medal) 1967 University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

Ph.D. 1971 University of Rajasthan, Jaipur

Post-doctoral Humboldt Fellow (Germany) 1977-79 Institute fur Pflanzeneraehrung, der Justus Liebig Universitat, Giessen, Germany.

German Language Diploma 1981 University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

Employment data of Professor Ashwani Kumar:

Employer Position From To
1.University of Rajasthan,Jaipur. India. Asst. Professor of Botany

Associate Professor

Professor Of Botany 7th July, 1969

10th Feb. 1985

4th Dec. 1996 9th Feb. 1985
3rd Dec. 1996
Continue.
2.Alexander von Humboldt Foundation at Institut fur Pflanzenernaehrung der
Justus Liebig Universitat,
D35390, Giessen,
Germany. Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship Jan, 1,1977

Aug, 1984, June
1987, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005 ( Reinvitation by Humboldt Foundation for 5 months)
31 Dec. 1979

3.Institute for Natural medicine
Toyama Med & Pharm Univ
2630, Sugitani, Toyama-Shi, Toyama Med & Pharm Univ, 930 0194, TOYAMA, JAPAN Visiting Professor 1at Oct. 1999 31st March, 2000

F. Awards/ Prize/Certificate etc. Won:

1. Awarded Gold Medal for standing first in order of merit at the M.Sc.(Botany) examination
(1967) University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

2. Post Doctoral award of Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship 1977-1979, and for subsequent reinvitations to work at the Institut fur Pflanzernaehrung, der Justus Liebig Universitat, Giessen, Germany
3.
3. Awarded British Council vistorship to work at various institutions in England, including King’s College, London, Imperial College, London, UNESCO fellowship to visit Spain.

4. Awarded INSA-DFG visiting Professorship ( 1998-1999).

5. Visiting Professor Japan 1999-2000.

6. Visiting Humboldt Fellow 2004, and 2005

G. Publications(Numbers only)

(a) Books Three : Research papers, 152

G. Research and Teaching Experience:

(a) Research Experience : 36 years

(b) Specialization : Plant Biotechnology. Plant physiology
Bioenergy, and plant pathology.
(c) Teaching Experience
( Undergraduate and post-graduate classes) : 35 Years.

H. Research Activities:

28 Candidates awarded Ph.D. under my supervision:
12 candidates working for Ph.D out of which ten with NET Fellowship

I.

Research Projects Sanctioned to Professor Ashwani Kumar

1. C.S.I.R. Project
(1980-83, 3 years)
Rs. 45,600.00
(Completed In vitro studies on host-parasite interaction, sclerotial formation, alkaoid production and control measures of ergot (Claviceps microcephala (Waller) Tul.) of pearl millet (Pennisetum typhodies(Burm) Stapf. and Hubb.).

2. U.G.C. Project
(1981-1985: 3-1/2 yrs.)
Rs. 1,10,200.00 Ultrastructural and biochemical investigations on photosynthesis in wheat plants infected with foliar pathogen.

3. DST/DNES Project
(1982-85; 3 years)
Rs. 1,82,200.00
Hydrocarbons from plants; physiological and cultural practices in relation to growth and latex contents.

4. USDA-ICAR Project
(1984-87; 3 years)
Rs. 5,21,220.00
Cellular photosynthetic processes in callus cultures derived from C3 and C4 plants.

5. DNES Project
(1985-1991; 5 years)
Rs. 13,00,200 Pre-revised Petro-crops in Rajasthan: Establishment of petro-crops farm for conducting agronomical, physiological studies and evaluation thereof.

6. MNES Project
(1992-1996; 4 yrs)
Rs. 5,00,000
Energy plantation in 50 ha of land for devicing suitable agro-technology or semi arid regions.

7.

8. CSIR Project
(1994-1997; 3 years)
(Rs. 1,92,000)

Department of Biotechnology
Govt of India , 3 years.
New Delhi (2002-2005)
( Rs 20, 50 , 000)
Micropropagation and improvement of cotton cultivars through in vitro technique.

Improvement of biomass and production of hydrocarbon from Euphorbia antisyphilitica and Calotropis procera
9. Department of Biotechnology
Govt of India , 3 years.
New Delhi (2004-2007)
( Rs 14, 50 , 000)
Production and Demonstration of high quality plant material of Jatropha curcas.

J. VISITS ABROAD:

Visited several reputed institutions in USA. Germany, France, U.K., Spain. Portugal and Sweden
Holland to deliver lectures and seminars.

S.No. Person Visited Name of the Institution Dates/Year
1. Prof. Keith Jones Jordell Laboratory and Royal Botanical Gardens, New England 1st Aug. 1974

2. Prof. Nitsch Plant Physiology Inst. Gif. Sur-Yette, France 27-28th July 1974

3. Prof. H. Senger Botanical Laboratories,
Marburg University, Marburg 1977

4. Prof. Dr. K.H. Neumann Institut fur Pflanzen- enrnaehrung. der Justus Liebig Universitat, Giessen 1977-79,
1980,1984,
1986,1987
1989

5 Prof L.O. Bjorn Department of Plant Physiology. University of Lund, Sweden July, 1984

6 Prof. W. Hawksworth Commonwealth Mycological Institute, Kew, London 10-24th Oct. 1984 (British Council Visitorship)

7 Prof. P.G. Mantle Imperial College of Science. London 18th Oct. 1984

8 Prof D.O. Hall Department of Botany, Kings college, London 18th Oct. 1984

9 Prof David James East Malling Research Station, East Malling, U.K.
14th Oct. 1984

10 Prof Melvin Calvin University of California. Berkley, USA Aug. 1986

11 Prof. Bob Buchanan Div. of Molecular Plant Biology, Hillgard Hall, University of California. Berkeley, USA
12 Prof D.S. Bendall Biochemistry Dept. Cambridge University Cambridge. U.K. Aug. 1986

13 Prof. Christian Roy Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Laval, Quebec. Canada Dec. 1986

14. Prof. Reinert Plant Physiology Lab. Frie University, West Berlin July, 1987

15 Chairman Department of Botany. Univ., of Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Aug. 1989

16 Prof. Louis Ayerbe National Institute for Agricultural Research Madrid Aug. 1989

17 Prof. L.O. Bjorn Dept. of Plant Physiology Lund University, Lund Sweden June 1986

18 Prof. A. Reidecker I.N.R.A., Paris France July 1996

19 Prof. Dr. K.H. Neumann July-Aug 1996

-do- ( INSA-DFG) -do March 1998-
July, 1998
-do- -do- May 1st –July,1
1999.
20. Professor Yamada Narah Institute of Science and Technology , 8916-5,
Takayam, Ikoma, Nara,
630-0101 Feb 2000
21. Professor Dr. K.-H. Neumann
Germany Instiut fur Pflanzenernaehrung, der Justus Liebig Universitat, Giessen Germany. 30th June to 30th July, 2000
22. Professor Dr. K.-H. Neumann
Germany Instiut fur Pflanzenernaehrung, der Justus Liebig Universitat, Giessen Germany. 14th October to 11th 11th November,
2000.
23. Professor Dr. K.-H. Neumann
Germany Instiut fur Pflanzenernaehrung, der Justus Liebig Universitat, Giessen Germany. Almost every year since 1986
onward s most recently in 2005

L. MEMBER OF National committtes SEIENTIFIC SOCIETIES AND ASSOCIATIONS:

Nominted member of Plant Biotechnology committee of Govt of Rajasthan headed
by the Honble Chief Minister.

(a) Member, Executive Council, Photobiology Society, Calcutta, 1972-76.

(b) Zonal Councillor (1988-89) Indian Society for Mycology and Plant Pathology, and member.

(c) Life member, Indian Society for Plant Physiology and biochemistry.

(d) Elected member of Plant tissue culture association of India.

(e) Fellow, Indian botanical Society.

(f) Vice-president CHEC India
(g) Life Member, Indian Human Ecology Council (IHEC) (Chapter of CHEC-India)

(h) Fellow Phytopathological Society of India
(i) Councillor, Indian Botanical Society.
(j) Fellow Indian Society of Mycology and plant Pathology

M. RESEARCH PAPERS:

Around 152 full-length research papers published and 55 papers presented at the Conferences in India and abroad.

N. TEACHING AND OTHER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES:

(a) Teaching under-graduate and post-graduate classes for the last 32 years.

(b) Faculty member, U.L.P. for one year (University of Rajasthan, Jaipur).

(c) Taught undergraduate in COSIP programme.

(d) Worked as co-ordinator (Botany) for summer school at Maharaja's College, Jaipur. 1990.

(e) Resource person in Need based refresher course for college and University teachers, Jaipur, 1991.

(g) Resources person X UGC Sponsored Course for University and College Teachers, Lucknow University, Lucknow, 1994. and at several Universities

Member selection committee for Professors of Botany at several Universities of UP.

O. RELATED ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES:

(a) Chairman, Poster Session: International Botanical Congress, Berlin, 1987.

(b) The Research work on Plant Biomass Research quoted in Science Policy Research Unit of University of Sussex, U.K. among the leading centres of world working on Plant Biomass Research for Liquid fuels, 1991.

(c) Worked as Head, Department of Botany, Maharaja's College, Jaipur for 4 years (1987-91)

(d) Secretary, Staff Council, Maharaja's College, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. (1991-91).

(e) Raised 50ha Energy Plantation in the University of Rajasthan to conduct investigations (1985-1991 and 1992-97)

(f) Participated in Science & Technology Exhibition, In 81 Session of Indian Science Congress Association and awarded Certificate of appreciation of stimulating scientific exposure on Energy Plantation Demonstration Project, Jan. 3-11, 1994, Jaipur.

(g) Member, Organising Committee, XVI Annual meeting of Plant Tissue Culture Association, Jaipur 1993.

(h) Co-chairman of National Symposium on Recent Advances in Plant Tissue culture and biotechnology, 2-4 December, 1994.

(i) Member, Board of Studies in Botany, 1994-97, Convener, Plant Biotechnology

(j) Actively participated in different activities of Maharaja's College as Convenor, Publications Committee for Several years.

(k) Convenor of Different Committees of the Dept. of Botany, Proctor, Rector etc.

(l) Reporter: Biotechnology in disease management session 1995 in Global conference on Adv. In Research on Plant Diseases and their management Udaipur, 12-17th Feb. 1995.

(m) Member, Editorial Board, J. Indian botanical Society, 1994-1997.
Councillor Indian Botanical Society. 2001 – 2004

(n) Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Technoscience Publication, 1995.

(o) Books: (I) Microbiology & Lichens, Hindi Granth Academy;
H.C. Arya and Ashwani Kumar, 1969.

(ii) Practical Botany for Ist Year.
Uma Kant & Ashwani Kumar, 1973.

(iii) Plant biotechnology and its applications in tissue culture.
Ashwani Kumar and Shikha Roy

Written several popular articles in news papers

LIST OF PUBLICATION OF PROFESOOR Dr. ASHWANI KUMAR :

1.
Kumar, A., U.Kant and H.C. Arya, 1972. Auxins and vitamins as related to growth chlorophyll development in Dolichos lablab tissues culture. Indian J.Exp. Biology 10: 65-67.
2. Batra, A., A. Kumar, U.Kant and H.C. Arya, 1972. Enhanced nucleic acid metabolism of gamma ray irradiated tissues of Arachis hypogaea and Dolichos lablab L. Proc. of International Symposium on use of isotope and radiation in Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Research, pp. 302-307.

3. Kumar, A., 1974a. Effect of iron and mangnesium on the growth and chlorophyll development of the tissues grown in culture. Indian J. Exp. Biol. 12: 595-596.

4. Kumar, A. 1974b. In vitro growth and chlorophyll formation in mesophyll callus tissues on sugar free medium. Phytomorphology 24: 96-101.

5. Kumar, A. 1974c. Vitamins requirement of callus tissue of Arachis hypogaea L. Indian J. Exp. Biol. 12:564-466.

6 Kumar A. and V.R. Kumar 1974. Recent advances in plant tissue and cell culture. Planta (India) 4: 13-21.

7. Kumar, A. 1974. In vitro growth and chlorophyll development in Dolichos lablab and Arachis hypogaea. Proc. 3rd Intl. Cong. Pl. Tissue and Cell Culture, Leicester, U.K. pp. 289.

8. Kumar, A. and V.R. Kumar, 1974. Temperature effect on cleistothecium formation of curcubits powdery mildew. Indian J. Mycol. Plant Pathology, 4: 201-202.

9. Kumar, V.R., A. Kumar and H.C. Arya, 1974. Nature of disease resistance and susceptibility in leaf blight of wheat caused by Alternaria triticina Prabhu and Prasada in vivo and in vitro conditions. Indian Phytopathology 27: 455-458.

10. Kumar, A. and B. Joshi, 1982. In vitro growth and differentiation of Euphorbia lathyris. P. Chartier and G. Schlesser (eds.). Applied Science Publishers. London, pp. 261-264, 1982.

11. Neumann, K.-H., L. Bender, A. Kumar and Megda Szeque, 1982. Photosynthesis and pathways of carbon in tissue cultures of Daucus and Arachis. Proc. International Congress of Plant tissue and Cell Culture. Tokya Japan. pp. 251-252.

13. Kumar, A. and S. Roy, 1983. Studies on nature of host-parasite interaction in ergot (Claviceps fusiformis Lov.) of bajra (Pennisetum typhoides S&H). Proc. Natl. Symp. Adv. Front Pl. Sci. ed. H.C.Arya et al., Jodhpur, pp. 20.

14. Roy, S. and A. Kumar, 1983. Studies on pathogenicity and verietal reaction on ergot of bajra in vivo and in vitro. Proc. Natl. Symp. Adv. Front Pl. Sci. Jodhpur. pp. 236.

15. Bafna, M. and A. Kumar, 1983. Studies on germination and growth of Guayule (Parthenium argentatum) ed. H.C. Arya et al. Proc. Natl. Symp Adv. Front Pl. Sci. 246.

16. Kumar, P. and Ashwani Kumar, 1983. Effect of Gibberellic acid and nitrogen, Potassium and phosphorus on growth of Euphorbia lathyris. ed. H.C. Arya et al . Proc. Natl. Symp. Adv. Front Pl. Sci. 246.

17. Vaidya, T., V.R. Kumar and Ashwani Kumar, 1983. Influence of Alternaria triticina Prasada & Prabhu on Photosynthesis in Wheat leaves. ed H.C. Arya et al.. Proc. Netl. Symp. Adv. Front Pl. Sci. pp. 268.

18. Kumar, A., L.Bender and K.H. Neumann, 1983. Photosynthesis in cultured plant cells and their autotrophic growth. J. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 10: 130-140.

19. Kumar A., L.Bender, B.Pauler, K.H. Neumann, H. Senger and C. Jeske, 1983. Ultrastructural and biochemical development of the photosynthetic apparatus during callus induction in carrot root explants. Plant cell tissue organ culture, 2: 161-177.

20. Kumar, A. 1984. Unconventional Energy Sources. Proc. VIIth Botanical Conference, Jaipur, pp. 24-26 (Review).

21. Kumar, A., 1984. Hydrocarbons from pants in arid and semi-arid regions. In: Applications on Science and Technology for afforestation. Act. Jaipur 81-86.

22. Roy Shikha and A. Kumar 1984. In vivo and in vitro alkaloid production by C. fusiformis on Pennisetum typhoides (Burm) Stapf. and Hubb. Proc. National Symposium, on applied biotechnology of medicinal, aromatic and timber yielding plants (NSABMATP) Calcutta, pp. 81-88.

23. Bhargava, Nita and A. Kumar, 1984. In Vitro studies on Eucalyptus camaldulensis callus cultures. Proc. National Symposium on applies biotechnology of medicinal aromatic and timber yielding plants (NSABMATP) Calcutta, PP. 211-218.

24. Kumar, A. and P. Kumar, 1984. Agronomic studies on growth of Euphrobia lathyris. In: Bioenergy. 84. Vol. II Biomass resources, H. Egneus and A.
Ellegard (eds.) Elsevier applied Science Publishers London, pp. 170-175.

25. Roy, Shikha and A. Kumar, 1984. Production of alkaloids by ergot Claviceps fusiformis Lov. on Pennisetum typhoides (Burm.) Stapf and Hubb. in vitro. In: Primary and Secondary metabolism of plant cell cultures. K.H. Neumann et al (eds.) Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 117-123.

26. Kumar, A., L. Bender and K.H. Neumann, 1984. Growth regulation plastid differentiation and the development of photosynthetic system in cultured carrot root explants as influenced by exogenous sucrose and various phytohormones. Plant Cell Tissue Organ Culture 3: 11-28.

27. Kumar, A. 1984. Economics of bioenergy in developing countries. In: Bioenergy84 Vol.4, Bioenergy in developing countries. (eds) Egneus H. et al., Elsevier Applied Science Publishers, London, pp. 172.

28. Bender, L., A. Kumar and K.H. Neumann, 1985. On the photosythetic system and carbohydrate metabolism of carrot and Arachis cell cultures. In: Primary and Secondary Metabolism of plant cell cultures. K.H.Neumann, et al., (eds.). Springer Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg pp. 24-42.

29. Roy, S. and A. Kumar, 1986. In vitro studies on growth and differentiation of Allium cepa. Proc, XXII Intl. Hort. Congress, Davis USA, pp. 748.

30. Kumar, P. and A. Kumar, 1986 Effect of water and salinity stress on Euphorbia tirucalli L.A hydrocarbon yielding plant. In: Proc. of the 1986. International Congress on renewable energy sources. S.Terol (ed.) Consejo Superior de investigaciones Cientificas, Madrid. 240-252.

31. Roy, S. and A. Kumar, 1986. Induction of chlorophyll development in maize callus cultures. Proc. 6th Intl. Cong. of Plant Tissue and Cell Culture. Minneapolis, USA, pp. 367.

32. Kumar, A. and P. Kumar, 1986. Improving the productivity of petrocrops in Rajasthan. In: Proc. Bioenergy Society Second Convention and Symposium. Sharma, R.N., O.P. Vimal and V.Bhakthavatsalam (eds.), New Delhi, pp. 125-129.

33. Kumar, A., S. Roy, and T. Vaidya, 1986. Induction of greening in Wheat callus cultures. Proc. 6th Intl. Cong. of Plant tissue and Cell Culture, Minneapolis, USA, pp. 367.

34. Garg, J. and A. Kumar, 1986. Studies on biomass production and improvement in biocrude content. Proc, Workshop on Petrocrops, New Delhi, pp. 69-81.

35. Roy, S. and A. Kumar, 1986. In vitro studies on growth and differentiation of Allium cepa. XXII International Horticultural Congress, Aug. 10-18th, Univ. of California, Davis, U.S.A. p.209.

36. Roy, Shikha and A. Kumar. 1986. Influence of various factors on production of alkaloids by Claviceps fusiformis on Pennisetum typhoides callus cultures. Acta Horticulturae 188: 91-98.

37. Kumar, A. 1987. Petrocrop resources of Rajasthan In: Bio-energy Society forth Convention and Symposium 87. eds. R.N. Sharma, O.P. Vimal and A.N. Mathur, New Delhi, pp. 98-102.
38. Roy, Shikha and A. Kumar, 1987. Potential of different tree species as source of biomass in Rajasthan. In. Bio-energy Society fourth Convention and Symposium 87.eds. R.N. Sharma, O.P. Vimal and A.N. Mathur, New Delhi, pp. 62-66.

39. Bhargava, Nita and A. Kumar, 1987. Growth and differentiation of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehn. Ino: Bioenergy Society fourth Convention and Symposium 87. eds. R.N. Sharma, O.P. Vimal and A.N. Mathur, New Delhi pp. 67-70.

40. Garg, Jolly and A. Kumar, 1987. Improving growth and hydrocarbon yield of Euphorbia lathyris L. In: Bioenergy Society Fourth convention and Symposium 87, eds. R.N. Sharma, O.P. Vimal and A.N. Mathur, New Delhi, pp. 93-97.

41. Kumar, A., L. Bender and K.H. Neumann, 1987. Some results of the photosynthetic system of mixotrophic carrot cells (Daucus carota). Progress in photosythesis Research. J. Biggins (ed.) Martin Nijhoff Publishers, The Netherlands, III (4): 363-366.

42. Vaidya, Tanuja and A. Kumar, 1987. In vitro production of phytotoxin by Alternaria triticina. Influence of nutritional and hormonal factors. Indian J. Plant Pathology 5(1): 49-52.

43. Roy, Shikha and A. Kumar, 1987. Certain observation on the incidence of ergot of bajra. Indian J. Mycol. & Pl Pathology 17:52-53.

44. Garg, Jolly and A. Kumar, 1987 Some studies on charcoal rot of Euphorbia lathyris caused by Macrophomina phaseolina. Indian Phytopathology 41:257-260.

45. Garg, J. and A. Kumar, 1987. Effect of growth regulators on the growth, chlorophyll development and productivity of Euphorbia lathyris L.A hydrocarbon yielding plant. Progress in Photosynthesis Research. J. Biggins (ed.) IV (7): 403-406.

46. Roy S. and A. Kumar, 1987 Uptake and Metabolism of 14c sucrose by Axenic culture of Claviceps fusiformis. Indian J. Plant Pathology, 5(2): 158-161.

47. Roy, S. and A. Kumar, 1987. In vitro and in vivo studies on control measures of ergot of bajra. Indian J. Mycol. and Pl. Pathol. 17(1): 138.

48 Roy, Shikha and A. Kumar, 1988. Role of Conidia in recurrence of ergot of bajra. Curr. Sci. 57: 394-395.

49. Roy, Shikha and A. Kumar, 1988. Screening of bajra cultivars against ergot disease. Indian Phytopathology, 41: 189-191.
50. Roy, S. and A. Kumar, 1988. Carbohydrate metabolism in Claviceps fusiformis Lov. Causing ergot of bajra. Indian J. Mycol. and Plant Pathol. 17 (1): 130.

51. Roy, S. and A. Kumar, 1988. Development of photosynthetic apparatus in callus cultures derived from C4 plant - Zea mays L. J. Indian Bot. Soc. 67: 124.

52. Roy, Shikha and A. Kumar, 1988. In vitro and in vivo studies on control measures of ergot of bajra. Indian J. Mycol. & Pl. Pathol. 18 (1): 66-67.

53. Roy, S. and A Kumar, 1988. Carbohydrate metabolism in Claviceps fusiformis Lov. causing ergot of bajra. Indian J. Mycol. and Pl. Pathol. 19 (1): 35-38.

54. Roy, S. and A. Kumar, 1989. Studies on physical and nutritional factors affecting growth and sporulation of ergot of bajra. Indian J. Mycol. & Pl. Pathol. 19 (1): 98-100.

55. Kumar, A., Jolly Garg and Anshu Rani, 1989. Growth and physiology of hydrocarbon yielding ornamental plant. Proc. Int. Symposium on Horticulture Germplasm cultivated and wild. Beijing, Part III. 276.

56. Roy, S. and A. Kumar, 1989. Growth and physiology of Jatropha curcas in semi-arid and arid conditions of Rajasthan. Proc. Intl. Symposium of Horticultural Germplasm, Cultivated and Wild, Beijing, Part III. 276.

57. Garg, J. and A. Kumar, 1989. Potential petro crops for Rajasthan. J. Indian Bot. Soc., 68: 199-200.

58. Garg, J. and A. Kumar, 1989. Influence of salinity on growth and hydrocarbon yield of Euphorbia lathyris. J. Indian Bot. Soc. 68: 201-204.

59. Kumar, A., S. Roy and K.H. Neumann, 1989. Activities of carbon dioxide fixing enzymes in maize tissue cultures in comparison to young seedlings. Physiologia Plantarum 76: 185.

60. Roy, S. and A. Kumar, 1989. Development of photosynthetic apparatus in callus cultures derived from a C4 plant (Zea mays). Physiologia Plantarum 76: 768.

61. Kumar, A. 1990. Prospects of raising latex bearing plants in semi-arid and arid regions of Rajasthan. In: Biomass for Energy and Industry, Vol. I. (Eds.) G. Grassi, G. Gosse and G. dos Santos. pp. 1.100-1.107. Elsevier Applied Science, London.

62. Roy, S. and A. Kumar, 1990. Prospects of wood energy production in semi-arid and arid regions of Rajasthan. In: Proc. Biomass for Energy and Industry (Eds.) G. Grassi, G. Gosse and G. das Santos, pp. 2.1153-2.1156.

63. Garg, J. and A. Kumar, 1990. Improving the growth and hydrocarbon yield of Euphorbia lathyris L. in semi-arid regions of Rajasthan. In: Biomass for Energy and Industry Vol. I. (Eds.) G. Grassi, G. Gosse and G. dos Santos, pp. 1.527-1.531. Elsevier Applied Science, London.
64. Johari, S., S. Roy and A. Kumar, 1990. Influence of edaphic and nutritional factors on growth and hydrocarbon yield of Euphorbia antisyphilitica Zucc. In: Proc. Biomass for Energy and Industry. Vol. I. (Eds.) G. Grassi, G. Gosse and G. das Santos. pp. 1.522-1.526, Elsevier Applied Science, London.

65. Rani, A., S. Roy and A. Kumar, 1990. Influence of morphological and environmental factors on growth and hydrocarbon yield in Calotropis procera. In: Biomass for Energy and Industry. Vol. 1 (Eds.) G. Grassi, G. Gosse, and G. das Santos pp. 1.480-1.483 Elsevier Applied Science London.

66. Kumar, A., Roy, S. and K. -Y. Neumann, 1990. Activities of carbondioxide fixing enzymes in maize tissue cultures in comparison to young seedlings. Current Research in Photosynthesis. Vol. IV, 275-278. M. Baltscheffsky (ed.) Kluwer Academic Publishers. The Netherlands.

67. Roy, S. and A. Kumar. 1990. Development of photosynthetic apparatus in callus cultures derived from a C4 plant. In: Current Research in Photosynthesis (ed.) M. Baltscheffsky Vol. III 877-880. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Netherlands.

68. Roy, S. and A. Kumar, 1990. In vitro studies on host-parasite interaction in ergot of bajra. J. Indian Bot. Soc. 69: 31-34.

69. Kumar, A. 1991. Growth and cultivation of latex bearing plant under semi-arid conditions of Rajasthan In: Proc. Bioenergy for Humid and Semi-humid Regions (Eds.) H.L. Sharma and R.N. Sharma, pp. 449-462. Bioenergy Soc. of India, New Delhi.

70. Rani, A., S. Roy and A. Kumar, 1991. Effect of salinity stress or growth and hydrocarbon yield of Pedilanthus tithymaloides variety Green (Linn.) Point. In: Proc. Bio-Energy for Humid and Semi-humid Regions (Eds.) H.L. Sharma and R.N. Sharma, pp. 456-461, Bio-Energy Soc. of India, New Delhi.

71. Johari, S., S. Roy and A. Kumar, 1991. Influence of growth regulators on biomass and hydrocarbon yield from Euphorbia antisyphilitica Zucc. In: Bioenergy for Humid and Semi-humid Regions (Eds.) H.L. Sharma and R.N. Sharma, pp. 462-464.68.

72. Kumar, A. and S. Roy, 1991. Photosynthesis in callus cultures derived from C3 and C4 plants. In: Botanical Researches in India. Eds. N.C. Aery and B.L. Chodhary, pp. 544-554.

73. Johari, S. and A. Kumar, 1992. Effect of N. P. and K. on growth and biocrude yield of Euphorbia antisyphilitica. Annals of Arid Zone 31 (4): 313-314.

74. Johari, S. and A. Kumar, 1993. Charcoal rot of Candelilla (Euphorbia antisyphilitica Zucc.) caused by Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid. Indian J. Mycol, Pl. Pathol. 23 (3): 317.

75. Rani, A. and A. Kumar, 1992. Comparative study on biomass production and hydrocarbon yield or three different varieties of Pedilanthus tithymaloides. Act Ecol. 14: 77-79.

76. Roy, S. and A. Kumar, 1993. Ergot disease of bajra: In vivo and in vitro studies, In: Vistas in Seed Biology Vol. I. Ed. T. Singh and P.C. Trivedi, Printwell, Jaipur pp. 178-193.

77. Johari, S. and A. Kumar, 1993. Charcoal rot of Candelilla (Euphorbia antisyphilitica Zucc.) caused by Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid. Indian J. Mycol Plant Pathol. 23 (3): 317.

78. Kumar, A., 1994. Laticifers as potential bioremedients for wasteland restoration. J. Environment & Pollution 1: 101-104.

79. Kumar, A., 1994. Bioenergy Sources in India: Present status. Symposia focal theme, Science in India Excellence & Accountability pp. 38-39, ISCA, Jaipur.

80. Johari, S. and A. Kumar, 1994 Latex and biomass production by Euphorbia antisyphilitica under water stress conditions. J. Environment and Pollution. 1(3&4):

81. Johari, S. and A. Kumar, 1994. Influence of growth regulators on biomass and hydrocarbon yield from Euphorbia antisyphilitica (Zucc.). J. Phytol. Res. 7(1): 65-68.

82. Johari, S. and A. Kumar, 1994. Effect to organic amendments on salinity under semi arid conditions of Rajasthan. Journal of Environmental Science and Health (USA) (Accepted Aug. 25, 1994).

83. Johari, S. and A. Kumar, 1994. In vitro propagation of Euphorbia antisyphilitica. J. Indian Bot. Soc. 60:

84. Khandhari, J. and A. Kumar, 1994. Factors affecting conidial germination of Pyricularia grisea. The causal agent of pearl milet leaf blight. J. Phytol. Res. 7(1&2): 33-36.

85. Rani, A. and A. Kumar, 1994. Effect of Edaphic factors on the growth and physiology of Pedilanthus tithymaloides Var. Green. Journal of Environment and Pollution. 2(1): 5-8.

86. Rani, A. and A. Kumar, 1994. Micropropagation of Pedilanthus tithymaloides var. Green, a hydrocarbon yielding plant. J. of Phytol. Res. 7(1&2): 107-110.

87. Goyal, A., S. Roy and A. Kumar, 1994. Micropropagation of Gossypium var. L.H. 900. J. Phytol. Res. 7(2): 143-146.

88. Kumar, A. 1995. Cultivation of hydrocarbon yielding plants in Rajasthan as an alternative energy source. J. Env. and Pollution 2: 67-70.

89. Kumar, A. and J. Garg, 1995. Effect of organic manures on growth and hydrocarbon yield of Euphorbia lathyris L. J. Environment & Pollution 2: 207-210.

90. Kumar, A. and S. Roy, 1995. Biochemistry of honey dew biosynthesis in ergot of bajra. Proc.: Global conference on Advances in Research on plant disease & their management. Udaipur. pp.101

91. Roy, S. and A. Kumar, 1995. Biodiversity of Rajasthan and its energy potentials. J. Environment & Pollution. 2(3): 105-109.

92. Roy, S. and A. Kumar, 1995. Ultrastructural investigations on ergot of bajra. Proc.: Global conference on Advances in Research on plant disease & their management. Udaipur. pp. 101

93. Goyal, A., S. Roy and A. Kumar, 1995. Micropropagation of Sesamum indicum var. Gujrat-1. J. Phytol, Res. 8(2) : 177 – 180.

94. Kumar, A., S. Johari, and S. Roy, 1995. Production and improvement of bio-energy sources. J. Indian Bot. Soc. 74A: 233-244

95. Bhatnagar, S.K. and A. Kumar, 1995. Mushroom culture as cottage industry in India. Proc.: Global conference on Advances in Research on plant disease & their management. Udaipur. pp. 101.

96. Kumar, A. (l996): Bioenergy plantations: A model system for restoration of semi arid regions. In: Biomass for energy and environment (eds. P. Chartier et al.) Elsevier Science U K. pp 819-824.

97. Kumar, A. 1996. Growth, physiology and improvement of Bioenergy Resources in semi arid regions. Focal theme Symp. Science & Technology for achieving food economic & health security, ISCA, Patiala, pp.87.

98. Kumar, A., and S. Roy, 1996: Biomass resources of semi arid regions: Production and improvement of wood energy source. In: Biomass for energy and environment (eds: P. Chartier et. al.) Elsevier Science, U.K. pp. 721-724.

99. Anshu Rani, Shikha Roy and Ashwani Kumar, 1996 Effect of Salinity stress on growth and hydrocarbon yield of Pedilanthus tithymaloides var. Green. J. Environment & Pollution 3(1): 21-26.

100. Gupta, S., Roy, S. and Kumar, A. (1996) : Micropropagation of peanut in culture. National Symposion on Current Trends in Biotechnology and Plant Pathology at Jaipur, India, September 1996, 39.

101. Gupta, S., Roy, S. and Kumar, A. (l997): Micropropagation of Arachis hypogaea. J.Phytol Res. 10 (1-2): 133-136.

102. Saini, R.K., and A. Kumar, 1997: Antifungal and antibacterial activity of silicon Y in compounds. J. Phytol. Res. 10 (1-2): 141-144.

103. Saini, R.K., S. Roy, A. Kumar, and R. V. Singh, 1997: Synthesis and evaluation of new organometallic compounds and control of ergot of bajra. Int. J. Mendel 14 (3-4): 57-58.

104. Kumar, A. 1998: Biomass energy crops of semi arid regions of India and their energy potential. In: Biomass for Energy and Industry. (eds kopetz h. et al.) C A R M E N. Germany pp. 345-348.

105. Gupta, S. and A. Kumar, 1998: Influence of nitrogen sources on growth and differentiation of Arachis hypogaea . Int. J. Mendel :15 (1-2) , 55-56.

106. Roy, S. and A. Kumar, 1998: Non edible oil and seed plants as source of energy and biodiesel. In: Biomass for energy and Industry. (eds Kopetz H. et. al.). C A R M E N. Germany, pp. 616-619.

107. Gupta, S., S. Roy, and A. Kumar, 1998: Improvement of peanut and sunflower using in vitro techniques. Int. J. Mendel 15 (1-2): 41-42.

108. Gupta, S., S. Roy, and A. Kumar, 1998: Improvement of peanut and sunflower using in vitro techniques as potential biofuel resources. In: Biomass for energy and Industry. (eds. Kopetz H. et al.) C A R M E N. Germany, pp 610-612.

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112. el Kumar, A. and Neumann. K-H.1999a :Comparative investigations on plastid development of meristematic regions of seedlings and tissue cultures of
Daucus carota L. Journal applied Botany- Angewande Botanik 73: 206-210.

Kumar, A., Bender, L., Neumann, K-H. 1999b: Characterization of the
photosynthetic system( Ultrastructure of plastid, fluorescence induction profiles, low temperature spectra ) of Arachis hypogaea L. callus cultures as influenced by sucrose and various hormonal treatments.
Journal applied Botany- Angewande Botanik 73: 211-216.

Kumar, A. : Hydrocarbon yielding plants and future prospects of
Biotechnological approach. 2002. In Recent Advances in Biotechnology.
Trivedi P.C.(Ed,) Panima Publisher, N.Delhi 194-212.

Kumar, A. : Renewable sources: Hydrocarbon yielding plants and their future prospects. Proceedings of National Seminar on Plant Genetic diversity: Evolution and conservation (Feb.22-23, 1999)Chandigarh. ( In press)

113 Gupta, S., Roy, S. and Kumar, A. (l997): Micropropagation of Arachis hypogaea. J.Phytol Res. 10 (1-2): 133-136.

114 Saini, R.K., and A. Kumar, 1997: Antifungal and antibacterial activity of silicon Y in compounds. J. Phytol. Res. 10 (1-2): 141-144.

115. Saini, R.K., S. Roy, A. Kumar, and R. V. Singh, 1997: Synthesis and evaluation of new organometallic compounds and control of ergot of bajra. Int. J. Mendel 14 (3-4): 57-58.

116 Gupta, S. and A. Kumar, 1998: Influence of nitrogen sources on growth and differentiation of Arachis hypogaea . Int. J. Mendel :15 (1-2) , 55-56.

117 Gupta, S., S. Roy, and A. Kumar, 1998: Improvement of peanut and sunflower using in vitro techniques. Int. J. Mendel 15 (1-2): 41-42.

PUBLICATIONS OF LAST FIVE YEARS
( Periodicals and books)

118 Kumar, A. and Neumann. K-H.1999a :Comparative investigations on plastid development of meristematic regions of seedlings and tissue cultures of
Daucus carota L. Journal applied Botany- Angewande Botanik 73: 206-210
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Kumar, A., Bender, L., Neumann, K-H. 1999b: Characterization of the
photosynthetic system( Ultrastructure of plastid, fluorescence induction profiles, low temperature spectra ) of Arachis hypogaea L. callus cultures as influenced by sucrose and various hormonal treatments.
Journal applied Botany- Angewande Botanik 73: 211-216.

120 Ritu Gupta and Ashwnai Kumar. 2000
Ayurvedic crude drugs as potential cure of diabetes. Int. J. Mendel. 17(3-4):127-128.

121 Tanuja Vaidya and Ashwani Kumar. 2000 Influence of physical factors on toxin production by Alternaira triticina. J. Indian Bot. Society. 79:207-208.
122 Mamta Choudhary, and Ashwani Kumar. 2001 Ayurvedic crude drugs for cure of diseases of the digestive system. Int. J. Mendel. 18: 27-28

123 Sharad Godha, Laxmi Kant Sharma and Ashwani Kumar 2000.
Study on the influence of growth regulators on growth and flowering of Chrusenthemum J.Phytol. Res 13(2):175-178.

124 Sapna Sanghi, and Ashwani Kumar. 2000 Characterization of some of the medicinal plants of family Leguminosae used in Ayurvedic system of medicines. Int J. Mendel. 17: 109-110.

125 Shivani and Ashwani Kumar 2000. Ayurvedic medicinal plants used for skin diseases. Int. J. Mendel. 17: 105-106.

126 Vandana Sharma, and Ashwani Kumar ( 2001) Studies on anti-paralytic crude drugs used in Ayurvedic system. Int. J. Mendel. 18: 33-34.

127 Ritu Gupta and Ashwnai Kumar.2000 Ayurvedic crude drugs as potential cure of diabetes. Int. J. Mendel. 17(3-4):127-128.

128 Santosh Sharma, and Ashwani Kumar Ayurvedic plants for cure of hepatic diseases. Int. J. Mendel. 18: 13-14. 2001

129 Imani, J. , L. Tran Thi, G.Langan, B. Arnholdt-Schmitt, S. Roy , A. Kumar, K-H. Neumann. 2001 Somatic embryogenesis and DNA organisation of genomes from selected Daucus species. Plant cell reports. 20: 537-541.
130 Mamta Choudhary, and Ashwani Kumar. 2001 Ayurvedic crude drugs for cure of diseases of the digestive system. Int. J. Mendel. 18: 27-28

131 Ajanta Mishra, and Ashwani Kumar 2001a Medicinally important trees of Rajasthan. Int. J. Mendel. 18: 37-38.

132 Ajanta Mishra, and Ashwnai Kumar. 2001b Studies on Ayurvedic crude drugs for the cure of urinary tract stones. Int J. Mendel 18 (1-2): 41-42.
133 Amit Kotia and Ashwani Kumar 2001. Characterization of biomass during wasteland development in semi-arid regions. Journal of environment and pollution. 8: 213-216
134 Ajanta Mishra, and Ashwnai Kumar. 2001b Studies on Ayurvedic crude drugs for the cure of urinary tract stones Int J. Mendel.18 (1-2): 41-42.

135 Anita Yadav and Ashwani Kumar 2001 Studies on anti-malarial drugs used in Ayurvedic system. Int. J. Mendel. 18(1-2):29-30.

136 Kotia, A, and Ashwani Kumar. 2001a Characterization of weeds on wastelands and their role in eco-development . Int. J. Mendel. 18: 7-8.

137 Kotia, A., and Ashwani Kumar . 2001b Some of the common weeds of medicinal value from Rajasthan . Int. J. Mendel. 18: 17-20

138 Sapna Sanghi and Ashwani Kumar 2001. Characterization of some Ayurvedic medicinal plants of Family Fabaceae used for Rheumatic disease. Int. J. Mendel. 18: 99-100.
139 Ritu Gupta and Ashwani Kumar. 2002. Searching for anti-diabetic agents among Ayurvedic crude drugs. Int. J. Mendel. 19: 9-10
140 Laxmikant Sharma and Ashwani Kumar. 2002. Ayurvedic medicinal plants used in Herbal cosmetics. Int. J. Mendel 19: 11-12.

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141 Sapna Sanghi and Ashwani Kumar. 2002 Characterization of some Ayurvedic medicinal plants of family Fabaceae used for leprosy.
Int. J . Mendel. 19: 13-14.
142 Kumar, Ashwani and Vijay R. Kumar. 2002. Bioenergy potential of semi-arid regions of
Rajasthan. In : Palz, W. , J.Spitzer, K.Maniatis, K.Kwant, P.Helm, A.Grassi.( eds)
12th European Biomass conference : Biomass for energy , Industry and climatic protection.
WIP Munich. Germany.

143 Kumar, Vijay Rani, Ashwani Kumar and A,K,Gupta. 2002. Calotropis procera: A potential bio-energy plant for arid and semi-arid regions. In : Palz, W. , J.Spitzer, K.Maniatis, K.Kwant, P.Helm, A.Grassi.( eds) 12th European Biomass conference : Biomass for energy , Industry and climatic protection.WIP Munich. Germany.

144 Maya Verma, Ashwani Kumar and Monica Tewari. 2003. Searching for anti-diarrhoel agents among traditional medicines. Int. J. Mendel. 20(3-4):77.

145 Maya Verma, Ashwani Kumar and Monica Tewari 2003. Ethnobotanical studies on medicinal plant. Palas Intl . J. Mendel 20(3-4) : 78.

146 Seema and Ashwani Kumar 2004. Importance of medicinal plants in the present scenerio
Intl J Mendel. 21:29-30.

147. Sharma L.K. and Kumar A. (2002). Some Specific Plants used in various
types of Cancer from Ayurvedic Medicine System of India, Q. J. Swasthya, Vol 4, 43-45.

148. Sharma L.K., Agrawal G. and Kumar A. (2003). Medicinal Plants for Skin
and Hair care, Indian Journal of Tradational knowledge NISCAIR, CSIR New Delhi, Vol. 2 (1), 62-68.

149 Kumar A. (2004)
Calotropis Procera: a Potential Plant for Hydrocarbons from Semi-Arid and Arid Regions In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 173

150 Kumar, A. and Vijay N. (2004) Studies on Laticifer Development in Calotropis procera an Important Plant Yielding Hydrocarbon and Improvement of its Growth Potential In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 176

151. Kumar, A. and Kotiya, A. (2004)
Some Potential Plants for Bio-energy In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 180

152. Kumar A. and S. Roy (2004)
Jatropha Curcas: A Potential Plant for Bio-Fuel In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 331

153. Kumar, A. Kumar, V.R. Parveen, S.. Shekhawat, V.P, Kotiya A. (2004)
Production and Improvement of Hydrocarbons in Laticifer Plants In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 346

154.Kumar, A., Singh, A. V.P. Shekhawat (2004)
Effect of Location on the Growth and Hydrocarbon Yield of Calotropis procera: A Case Study In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 350

155. A. Kumar, S. Sharma (2004)
Improving Growth and Productivity of Euphorbia Antisyphilitica; a Potential Bio-Fuel Plant from Semi-Arid Regions In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 353

156. Sharma . S, A. Kumar (2004) Studies on Biomass Utilization in the Rural India and Its Impact Assessment on Environment with Suggestions for Possible Alternatives In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 2508

157. A. Kumar, S. Sharma (2004)
Rural Energy Needs of India and Role of Women in Developing Alternative Sources of Energy: A Case Study In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 2510

158. Kumar, A., N. Vijay (2004)
Problems and Prospects of Biofuel Production in India In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 2526

159. Kumar, A. A. Tewari (2004) Improving the Biofuel Utilization Efficiency in the Rural Villages by Modifying the Fire Stove ‘Chulha’ In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence and WIP-Munich Pp 2544

160. Anita Kumari and Ashwani Kumar
Some potential biofuel plants for semi-arid and arid regions and improving their growth and productivity. In: Sjunnesson, L., Carrasco, J.E., Helm, P., A. Grassi (eds.) Biomass for energy, Industry and climate protection. Pp 279-281. ETA-Renewable energies, Florence, Italy, WIP- Munich.

161. Anita Kumari, Ashwani Kumar, V.R. Kumar
Productivity of Calotropis procera in semia-arid regions of Rajasthan and its use as renewable source of energy. In: Sjunnesson, L., Carrasco, J.E., Helm, P., A. Grassi (eds.) Biomass for energy, Industry and climate protection. Pp 276-278. ETA-Renewable energies, Florence, Italy, WIP- Munich.

162. Anupam Tewari* and Ashwani Kumar
Improving biomass use efficiency for semi-arid regions.
In: Sjunnesson, L., Carrasco, J.E., Helm, P., A. Grassi (eds.) Biomass for energy, Industry and climate protection. Pp 2187-2190 ETA-Renewable energies, Florence, Italy, WIP- Munich.

163. Sharma L.K., Dadhich N.K. and Kumar A. (2005). Plant based veterinary medicine from traditional knowledge of India. Bull. of Botanical Survey of India (Accepted for publication).
164. Sharma L.K. and Kumar A. (2005). Antimicrobial activity of Ageratum conyzoides Linn. An important medicinal plant. Asian Journal of Experimental Science,Vol. 20(1), 1-8.

Kumar A. (2004)
Calotropis Procera: a Potential Plant for Hydrocarbons from Semi-Arid and Arid Regions In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 173

Kumar, A. and Vijay N. (2004) Studies on Laticifer Development in Calotropis procera an Important Plant Yielding Hydrocarbon and Improvement of its Growth Potential In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 176

Kumar, A. and Kotiya, A. (2004)
Some Potential Plants for Bio-energy In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 180

Kumar A. and S. Roy (2004)
Jatropha Curcas: A Potential Plant for Bio-Fuel In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 331

Kumar, A. Kumar, V.R. Parveen, S.. Shekhawat, V.P, Kotiya A. (2004)
Production and Improvement of Hydrocarbons in Laticifer Plants In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 346

Kumar, A., Singh, A. V.P. Shekhawat (2004)
Effect of Location on the Growth and Hydrocarbon Yield of Calotropis procera: A Case Study In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 350

A. Kumar, S. Sharma (2004)
Improving Growth and Productivity of Euphorbia Antisyphilitica; a Potential Bio-Fuel Plant from Semi-Arid Regions In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 353

Sharma . S, A. Kumar (2004) Studies on Biomass Utilization in the Rural India and Its Impact Assessment on Environment with Suggestions for Possible Alternatives In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 2508

A. Kumar, S. Sharma (2004)
Rural Energy Needs of India and Role of Women in Developing Alternative Sources of Energy: A Case Study In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 2510

Kumar, A., N. Vijay (2004)
Problems and Prospects of Biofuel Production in India In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 2526

Kumar, A. A. Tewari (2004) Improving the Biofuel Utilization Efficiency in the Rural Villages by Modifying the Fire Stove ‘Chulha’ In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence and WIP-Munich Pp 2544

Anita Kumari and Ashwani Kumar
SOME POTENTIAL BIOFUEL PLANTS FOR SEMI-ARID AND ARID REGIONS AND IMPROVING THEIR GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY
14th European Biomass Conference, 17-21 October 2005, Paris, France

Anita Kumari, Ashwani Kumar, V.R. Kumar
PRODUCTIVTY OF CALOTROPIS PROCERA IN SEMI-ARID REGIONS OF RAJASTHAN AND ITS USE AS RENEWABLE SOURCE OF ENERGY
14th European Biomass Conference, 17-21 October 2005, Paris, France

Anupam Tewari* and Ashwani Kumar
IMPROVING BIOMASS USE EFFICIENCY FOR SEMI-ARID REGIONS
14th European Biomass Conference, 17-21 October 2005, Paris, France
Shekhawat, V.P.S., Kumar, A., and K.H. Neumann. 2006. Effect of NaCl salinity on growth and ion accumulation in some chenopodiaceous halophytes. Communication in Soil Science and Plant analysis 13-14 (37), 1933 – 1946

Shekhawat, V.P.S., Kumar, A., and K.H. Neumann. 2005. Bio-reclamation of secondary salinized soils using halophytes. Biosaline Agriculture & Salinity tolerance in Plants. (Eds.) M.Ozturk, Y. Waisal, M.A. Khan and G. Gork, Birkhäuser Verlag , Switzerland. pp 145-152.

Shekhawat V.P.S. and A. Kumar 2002 Somaclonal variants for salt tolerance and in vitro propagation of peanut. Plant Biotechnology & its Application in Tissue Culture. (Eds.) A. Kumar, S. Roy and S.K. Sopory. I.K. International New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore. pp. 182-196

Shekhawat, V.P.S. and A. Kumar 2004. Effect of salinity on proline and reducing sugar content in selected halophytes and glycophyte species. Nature Environment And Pollution Technology 3: 365-368

A. Kumar, A. Singh, V.P.S. Shekhawat 2004. Effect of location on the growth and hydrocarbon yield of Calotropis procera: A case study. In: Proceedings of the 2nd world biomass conference held in Rome, Italy, 10-14 May 2004. Vol (I): 350-353.

A. Kumar, V. R. Kumar, S. Parveen, V.P.Shekhawat, A. Kotiya 2004 Production and improve- ment of hydrocarbons in laticifer plants. In: Proceedings of the 2nd world biomass conference held in Ro Kumar A. (2004)
Calotropis Procera: a Potential Plant for Hydrocarbons from Semi-Arid and Arid Regions In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 173

Kumar, A. and Vijay N. (2004) Studies on Laticifer Development in Calotropis procera an Important Plant Yielding Hydrocarbon and Improvement of its Growth Potential In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 176

Kumar, A. and Kotiya, A. (2004)
Some Potential Plants for Bio-energy In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 180

Kumar A. and S. Roy (2004)
Jatropha Curcas: A Potential Plant for Bio-Fuel In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 331

Kumar, A. Kumar, V.R. Parveen, S.. Shekhawat, V.P, Kotiya A. (2004)
Production and Improvement of Hydrocarbons in Laticifer Plants In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 346

Kumar, A., Singh, A. V.P. Shekhawat (2004)
Effect of Location on the Growth and Hydrocarbon Yield of Calotropis procera: A Case Study In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 350

A. Kumar, S. Sharma (2004)
Improving Growth and Productivity of Euphorbia Antisyphilitica; a Potential Bio-Fuel Plant from Semi-Arid Regions In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 353

Sharma . S, A. Kumar (2004) Studies on Biomass Utilization in the Rural India and Its Impact Assessment on Environment with Suggestions for Possible Alternatives In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 2508

A. Kumar, S. Sharma (2004)
Rural Energy Needs of India and Role of Women in Developing Alternative Sources of Energy: A Case Study In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 2510

Kumar, A., N. Vijay (2004)
Problems and Prospects of Biofuel Production in India In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 2526

Kumar, A. A. Tewari (2004) Improving the Biofuel Utilization Efficiency in the Rural Villages by Modifying the Fire Stove ‘Chulha’ In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence and WIP-Munich Pp 2544

V 1. 1.22 Anita Kumari and Ashwani Kumar (2006)
Productivity of Calotropis procera in semi-arid and arid regions of Rajasthan and its potential use as renewable source of energy.

V 1. 1.23 Anita Kumari and Ashwani Kumar (2006)
Some potential bio-fuel plants for semi-arid and arid regions and improving their growth and productivity.

V8 III.13 Improving biomass use efficiency for semi-arid regions.

V1A.2 A. Kumar
University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
Calotropis Procera: a Potential Plant for Hydrocarbons from Semi-Arid
and Arid Regions

V1A.3 A. Kumar
University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
Studies on Laticifer Development in Calotropis Procera an Important
Plant Yielding Hydrocarbons and Improvement of its Growth Potential

V1A.4 A. Kumar, A. Kotiya
University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
Some Potential Plants for Bio-energy

V1A.62 S. Roy, A. Kumar
University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
Jatropha Curcas: A Potential Plant for Bio-Fuel in India

V1A.66 A. Kumar, V.R. Kumar, S. Parveen, V.P.S. Shekhawat, A. Kotiya
University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
Production and Improvement of Hydrocarbons in Laticifer Plants

V1A.67 A. Kumar, A. Singh
University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
Effect of Location on the Growth and Hydrocarbon Yield of Calotropis
Procera: a Case Study

V1A.68 A. Kumar, S. Johari, S. Sharma
University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
Improving Growth and Productivity of Euphorbia Antisyphilitica; a
Potential Bio-Fuel Plant from Semi-Arid Regions

V10.18 S. Sharma, A. Rathore, A. Kumar
New Generation Development and Globalization Foundation, Jaipur, India
Studies on Biomass Utilization in the Rural India and its Impact
Assessment on Environment with Suggestions for Possible
Alternatives
V10.19 A. Rathore, S. Sharma, A. Kumar
New Generation Development and Globalization Foundation, Jaipur, India
Rural Energy Needs of India and Role of Women in Developing
Alternative Sources of Energy: A Case Study
me, Italy, 10-14 May 2004. Vol (I): 346-350

Kumar A. (2004)
Calotropis Procera: a Potential Plant for Hydrocarbons from Semi-Arid and Arid Regions In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 173

Kumar, A. and Vijay N. (2004) Studies on Laticifer Development in Calotropis procera an Important Plant Yielding Hydrocarbon and Improvement of its Growth Potential In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 176

Kumar, A. and Kotiya, A. (2004)
Some Potential Plants for Bio-energy In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 180

Kumar A. and S. Roy (2004)
Jatropha Curcas: A Potential Plant for Bio-Fuel In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 331

Kumar, A. Kumar, V.R. Parveen, S.. Shekhawat, V.P, Kotiya A. (2004)
Production and Improvement of Hydrocarbons in Laticifer Plants In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 346

Kumar, A., Singh, A. V.P. Shekhawat (2004)
Effect of Location on the Growth and Hydrocarbon Yield of Calotropis procera: A Case Study In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 350

A. Kumar, S. Sharma (2004)
Improving Growth and Productivity of Euphorbia Antisyphilitica; a Potential Bio-Fuel Plant from Semi-Arid Regions In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 353

Sharma . S, A. Kumar (2004) Studies on Biomass Utilization in the Rural India and Its Impact Assessment on Environment with Suggestions for Possible Alternatives In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 2508

A. Kumar, S. Sharma (2004)
Rural Energy Needs of India and Role of Women in Developing Alternative Sources of Energy: A Case Study In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 2510

Kumar, A., N. Vijay (2004)
Problems and Prospects of Biofuel Production in India In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence, Rome Italy WIP-Munich , Germany pp 2526

Kumar, A. A. Tewari (2004) Improving the Biofuel Utilization Efficiency in the Rural Villages by Modifying the Fire Stove ‘Chulha’ In : Van Swaaij, Fjallstrom, Helm and Grassi (eds):. Biomass for energy, industry, and climate protection. Proceedings of the Second World Conference ETA-Florence and WIP-Munich Pp 2544

Anita Kumari and Ashwani Kumar
SOME POTENTIAL BIOFUEL PLANTS FOR SEMI-ARID AND ARID REGIONS AND IMPROVING THEIR GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY In : CARRASCO J.E., L. SJUNNESSON, P. HELM, A. GRASSI (eds) BIOMASS FOR ENERGY, INDUSTRY AND CLIMATE
PROTECTION.

Anita Kumari, Ashwani Kumar, V.R. Kumar
PRODUCTIVTY OF CALOTROPIS PROCERA IN SEMI-ARID REGIONS OF RAJASTHAN AND ITS USE AS RENEWABLE SOURCE OF ENERGY In : CARRASCO J.E., L. SJUNNESSON, P. HELM, A. GRASSI (eds) BIOMASS FOR ENERGY, INDUSTRY AND CLIMATE
PROTECTION.

Anupam Tewari* and Ashwani Kumar
IMPROVING BIOMASS USE EFFICIENCY FOR SEMI-ARID REGIONS
14th European Biomass Conference, 17-21 October 2005, Paris, France

Florence, Italy

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