A5069142092- Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
- Fish biology, ecology, and behavior
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Forest ecology and management
- Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Heavy metals in environment
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
- Tree-ring climate responses
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Study of Mite Species
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Entomological Studies and Ecology
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Cruise Tourism Development and Management
North Bengal University
2024
Royal University of Bhutan
2013-2023
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya
2017
ETH Zurich
2009
We present a case study of Jigme Dorji National Park in Bhutan and investigate various scenarios pertaining to tourism. The Formative Scenario Analysis procedure was used generate different stakeholder-based scenarios. differed with respect tourism infrastructure, degree nature conservation, cultural preservation participation local communities the tourist industry. weighing criteria multicriteria evaluations by Bhutanese non-Bhutanese expert groups were compared. These comparisons between...
Background Published information on snakebite is rare in Bhutan although remarkably higher number of snakebites and associated deaths are reported from other South Asian countries. Aims methodology Structured questionnaire was used to collect knowledge health workers management seeking behavior victims as observed by workers. Study conducted purposively sampled 10 Dzongkhags (district level administrative units) with incidence snakebites. Result Heath scored 27–91% (with an average 63%, SD =...
Abstract This paper describes the socio‐economic characteristics of three rural communities living inside or close to protected areas in Bhutan and examines possible ways improve their standards through ecotourism for sustainable development. Face‐to‐face interviews, supported by structured questionnaires, were conducted determine 1) sources livelihood; 2) impact tourism; 3) readiness participate income‐generating activities. Farmers keen take up wanted use proceeds increase livestock herds....
Vehicle wash wastewater (VWW) contains a wide range of contaminants and discharge such contaminated into the surface water bodies degrade quality affect aquatic ecosystems. This study, presents an impacts discharging VWW stream Olarong Chhu in Thimphu river Paa Paro using chemistry benthic macroinvertebrates data sets obtained over period 6 months. Water samples were sampled once month from upstream, impact, downstream sites premonsoon (March to May) post-monsoon (September November) seasons...
Ahmadabad and its surrounding region (Gujarat, India) is an important breeding area for the Critically Endangered White-rumped Vulture Gyps bengalensis, currently with around 60 pairs. The kite flying festival, celebrated on 14 15 January, poses a major threat to vulture. Through rigorous awareness rescue programs we encountered 108 Vultures between January 2009 August 2012. vultures were injured due (43.9%) other causes, such as dehydration, visceral gout illness (56.1%). Considering all...
Three fish species (Schizothorax richardsonii, Salmo trutta and Neolissochilus hexagonolepis) were collected from Punatsang Chhu river sample tissues of muscles gills analyzed for Al, As, Ba, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Se, Sr Zn using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES). Principal Component Analysis (PCA) each grouped elements with higher concentration in compared to muscle tissues. The Man-Whitney test revealed significant difference between...
Plastics are the most rapidly growing materials in terms of production and consumption. The durability, inertness, light weight, flexibility, low cost key characteristics that make plastic suitable for application various fields, including construction, automotive, electronics, packaging industries. Due to widespread usage daily life many industrial processes operations, more than 300 million tons waste produced globally annually. Indiscriminate use plastics such as polyethylene causes...
Torrent catfishes of the subfamily Glyptosterninae from Bhutan are examined based on morphological and molecular data. Five new species described: Creteuchiloglanis bumdelingensis sp. nov., Exostoma mangdechhuensis Parachiloglanis benjii P. dangmechhuensis drukyulensis nov. Molecular data derived mitochondrial gene Cyt b nuclear RAG2 recovered relationships within Glyptosterninae. A dichotomous key to is provided.
To achieve forest management goal it is important to maintain biodiversity. This paper compares understory plant species diversity between exotic monoculture plantation (Acacia auriculiformis) and adjacent natural sal (Shorea robusta) forest. A total of 35 sample plots were taken by random sampling from six patches plantation. Shannon-Wiener index, richness evenness calculated compared. Result revealed that, a 2,218 plants 42 recorded in Dominant families Apocynaceae Verbanaceae, having...
Paphiopedilum fairrieanum, P. spicerianum, and venustum (Orchidaceae: Cypripedioideae) are reported to occur in Bhutan, of which the former is known be Critically Endangered latter two Endangered. Based on numerous field trips conducted over last decade, populations fairrieanum were located Bhutan. No individual however, was found despite many search attempts. Its occurrence Bhutan may have been originally erroneous. accessibility habitats, six 10m × quadrats defined enumerate plant species...
This paper presents the results of a study conducted on diversity and spatial distribution snakes along elevation gradients Mochu River valley in Jigme Dorji National Park its adjoining areas. The survey was from July–September 2014 May–July 2015. aimed to assess using opportunistic visual encounter technique. A total 17 species belonging 15 genera three families were documented during period. More than 53% recorded lower sampling sites (between 1,200–500 m) indicating more favourable...
We present an annotated checklist of 238 species water mites found in the Himalayan and Tien Shan Mountain ranges. The is based on published records available data collected from bibliography two mountain regions covering eight countries i.e., Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nepal, Tajikistan. Moreover, recent new material has been Kyrgyzstan Bhutan. Atractides are more dominant Himalayas than Mountain. In contrast, Lebertia Sperchon predominant but not Himalayas....
Parachiloglanis bhutanensis is a newly discovered species of torrent catfish from eastern Bhutan. With its discovery, the genus no longer monotypic. The differs hodgarti in meristic, mensural, and coloration characters. confirmed as member by absence post-labial grove on lower lip, which present other genera subfamily Glyptosterninae (as either complete or incomplete). It diagnosed within presence (versus absence) series 35–40 large white pores along lateral line, tall adipose fin (roughly...
Heavy metal contamination owing to anthropogenic activities affects human health and is of worldwide concern. The aim the study was investigate possible linkage between vehicle washing heavy contamination. concentration in sediment samples from wash wastewater settlement tanks (WSTs) water bodies (Olarong Chhu Paa Chhu) used for discharging untreated determined with an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. High concentrations Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Pb, Ni Zn were found WSTs. Assessment pollution...
Two new spotted species of Chiloschista from Bhutan are described, illustrated, and compared with similar species. The second the has been misidentified in previous publications as C. lunifera parishii, a comparison between three is provided. It also glandulosa, which distinctly smaller-flowered coastal area southwestern India, javanica Indonesia. latter parishii easily distinguished both by having hairs on backside along margins sepals petals, opposed to virtually glabrous indistinctly...
Bulbophyllum trongsaense is described as a new species from Trongsa district of Bhutan. Detailed morphological description, distribution, phenology, ecology and colour photographs are provided along with comparison B. amplifolium to which it shows closest affinity.
The fragile ecosystem of greater Himalaya is home to diverse flora and fauna which are vulnerable climate change impact. This study aimed determine the suitable habitat King Cobra Ophiophagus hannah (Cantor, 1836) in current scenario near-future year 2040-2060 (RCP 2.6, RCP 4.5, 8.5). Geographic coordinates its occurrence were obtained from published literature environmental layers worldclim.org processed using ArcGIS software R. model was developed MaxENT algorithms. validated area under...
Water mites were sampled from 15 tributary streams of Mangde Chhu river in Zhemgang and Trongsa districts, Central Bhutan pre-monsoon (April–May) post-monsoon (October–November) 2021. A total 802 individuals collected belonging to seven families genera. The accumulation curve suggests that the sampling efforts adequate give a proper overview genera composition for elevations 500–2,700 m. Eleven genera—Aturus, Kongsbergia, Woolastookia, Atractides, Hygrobates, Lebertia, Piona, Sperchonopsis,...
The present experiment was undertaken to study the effect of ethephon 39%SL on post-harvest quality Tomato fruits (Solanum lycopersicon L.). mature green tomato were subjected aqueous solution @ 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000 and 3500 ppm record data colour development fruit. Colour observed be improved with applications maximized yellow noticed from 5th day ripening period. weight loss higher concentration interval. Upto 7th treatment fruit not showed any symptoms rotting. But firmness gradually...