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Prof. Ashok K. Bhatnagar
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Department of Botany,
University of Delhi,
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Educational Qualifications
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Ph.D.
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University of Delhi, Delhi,
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1979
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PG (M.Sc.) Botany
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Panjab University, Chandigarh
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1971
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UG (B.Sc) Botany
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Panjab University, Chandigarh
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1969
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Career Profile
Junior Research Fellow (1971-75), UGC Centre of Advanced Study, Department of Botany, University of Delhi, Delhi.
Senior Research Fellow (1975), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi
Lecturer (1975-84), Hans Raj College, University of Delhi, Delhi
Senior Environmental Officer (May 31, 1984-December 31, 1985), Principal Scientific Officer (January 1-July 31, 1986), Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi
Reader (August 1986-1996), Department of Botany, University of Delhi, Delhi
Professor (August 1996-present), Department of Botany, University of Delhi, Delhi
Administrative Assignments
Head of the Department (June 2005-2008), Department of Botany, University of Delhi, Delhi
Areas of Specialization / Interest
Reproductive Biology
Biodiversity
Environmental Biology
Subjects Taught
Anatomy, Gymnosperms, Economic Botany and Environmental Biology
Research Guidance
Supervision of awarded Doctoral Thesis – 18
Supervision of Doctoral Thesis under progress – 5
Supervision of awarded M.Phil dissertations – 17
Supervision of M.Phil dissertations under progress – 2
Publications Profile
Books/Monographs (Authored/Edited) | | Singh, J S, A K Bhatnagar, V P Singh and B K Roy, ed . 2007. Plant Diversity and Conservation. Delhi: Satish Serial Publ. House. | | Bhatnagar, A K, H B Singh and S Prakash, ed.. 2001. Health and Dietry Aspects of Mustard Oil. New Delhi: Mustard Research and Promotion Consortium. | | Bhatnagar, A K, R K Shukla and H B Singh, ed.. 2000. Rapeseed-Mustard at doorstep of the New Millennium. New Delhi: Mustard Research and Promotion Consortium. | Research papers published in Refereed/Peer Reviewed Journals | | Kumar, M, S Chikara, M K Chand and A K Bhatnagar . 2011. Accumulation of heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Zn and Cu) in edible aquatic plants Trapa bispinosa Roxb. and Nelumbo nucifera Gaetn. Bulletin of Env. Cont. Tox. 52: 649-654. | | Brahmi P, K V Bhat and A K Bhatnagar. 2011. Study of allozyme diversity in guar [Cyamposis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.] germplasm. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 51: 735-746. | | Rawat, A, A Singh, I Roy, L Kumar, S N Gaur, P Ravidran, A K Bhatnagar and A B Singh . 2011. Assessment of allergenicity to Mallotus phillipensis pollen in atopic patients in India: A new allergen. Journal of Investigational Allergology and Clinical Immunology. 14(3): 198-207. | | Sharma, D, R Kapoor and A K Bhatnagar . 2009. Differential growth response of Curculigo orchioides to native arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) communities varying in number and fungal components. European Journal of Soil Biology. 45: 328-333. | | Sinha, P G, R Kapoor, D C Uprety and A K Bhatnagar . 2009. Impact of elevated CO2 concentration on ultrastructure of pericarp and composition of grain in three Triticum species of different ploidy levels. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 66: 451-456. | | Sharma, D, R Kapoor and A K Bhatnagar. 2008. AM fungi help in conservation of Curculigo orchioides Gaertn. – a vulnerable anticancerous plant. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 24: 395-400. | | Sharma, D, R Kapoor and A K Bhatnagar. 2008. Arbuscular mycorrhizae in micropropagation systems and their potential application. Scientia Horticulturae . 116: 227-239. | | Shahi, S, R K Katiyar, A K Bhatnagar and A B Singh . 2008. Soluble and nonsoluble protein assay for antigenic extracts from pollen and seeds of mustard (Brassica spp.). Allergy and Asthma Proc. 29: 78-87. | | Chaudhary, V, R Kapoor, and A K Bhatnagar . 2008. Effectiveness of two arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on concentration of essential oil and artemisinin in three accessions of Artemisia annua L. Applied Soil Ecology. 40(1): 174-181. | | Bhatnagar, A K and R Rawat-Bisht. 2008. Air cavities in anther connective of Mastixia arborea (Cornaceae). Phytomorphology. 58: 81-83. | | Kapoor, R and A K Bhatnagar. 2007. Attenuation of cadmium toxicity in mycorrhizal celery (Apium graveolens L.). World J Microbiol Biotechnology. 23: 1083-1089. | | Kapoor, R, V Chaudhary and A K Bhatnagar. 2007. Effects of arbuscular mycorrhiza and phosphorous application on artemisinin concentration in Artemisia annua L. Mycorrhiza . mycorrhiza. 17: 581-587. | | Bist, A, T Pandit , A K Bhatnagar and A B Singh. 2004. Variability in protein content of castor bean (Ricinus communis) before and after exposure to the air pollutants SO2 and NO2 . Grana. 43: 1-7. | | Vohra, C, M Tomar and A K Bhatnagar. 2004. Phenology, seed morphology and chemical analysis of oil samples in Brassica juncea and Argemone mexicana to evaluate the possibility of field contamination of mustard oil seed and oil. Brassica. 6: 1-4. | | Thomas, T D, A K Bhatnagar and S S Bhojwani. 2000. Production of triploid plants of mulberry (Morus alba L) by endosperm culture. Plant Cell Reports. 19: 395-399. | | Kumar, Neelu, M Tomar and A K Bhatnagar. 2000. Influence of cadmium on growth and development of Vicia faba Linn. Indian J. Expt. Biol. 38: 819-823. | | Tomar, M, I Kaur, Neelu, and A K Bhatnagar . 2000. Effect of enhanced lead in soil on growth and development of Vigna radiata (Linn.) Wilczek. Indian J. Plant Physiol. 5: 13-18. | | Thomas, T D, A K Bhatnagar, M K Razdan and S S Bhojwani . 1999. A reproducible protocol for the production of gynogenic haploids of mulberry, Morus alba L. Euphytica. Euphytica. DOI: 10.10:. | | Jain, N C, A K Bhatnagar and A B Singh. 1996. Minimising the plantation of allergy causing trees in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Indian Journal Aerobiol. 9: 29-30. | | R N Kapil and A K Bhatnagar. 1994. The contribution of embryology to the systematics of the Euphorbiaceae. Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 81: 145-155. | | Negi, Sushmita, A K Bhatnagar and H B Singh . 1992. Pollination biology of Euphorbia geniculata. Indian J. Aerobiology (Special Volume) 99-104. | | Kapil, R N and A K Bhatnagar. 1991. Embryological evidence in angiosperm classification and phylogeny. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 113: 309 338. | | Singh, Alka, A B Singh, A K Bhatnagar and S V Gangal . 1990. Prevalence of Aspergilli in a bakery environment. Indian J. Aerobiol. 3: 15-21. | | Bhatnagar, A K and R N Kapil. 1983. The Central Cell. Phytomorphology. 33: 157-167. | | Bhatnagar, A K and R N Kapil. 1982. Seed development in Daphniphyllum himalayense with a discussion on taxonomic position of Daphniphyllaceae. Phytomorphology. 32: 66-81. | | Kapil, R N and A K Bhatnagar. 1981. Ultrastructure and biology of female gametophyte in flowering plants. International Review of Cytology. 70: 291 341. | | Bhatnagar, A K and R N Kapil. 1979. Ontogeny and taxonomic significance of anther in Bischofia javanica. Phytomorphology. 29: 298-306. | | Kapil, R N and A K Bhatnagar. 1978. The antipodes. Phyta. 1: 54-75. | | Bhatnagar, A K and Meenakshi Garg. 1977. Affinities of Daphniphyllum – Palynological approach. Phytomorphology. 27: 92-97. | | Kapil, R N and A K Bhatnagar. 1976. Portuguese contributions to Indian botany. Isis (Washington D. C.). 67: 449 452. | | Kapil, R N and A K Bhatnagar. 1975. A fresh look at the process of double fertilization in angiosperms. Phytomorphology. 25: 334-368. | | Kapil, R N and A K Bhatnagar. 1974. Stomata on leaves and floral parts of Corokia. Bot. Jb. Syst. 24: 257-266. | | Bhatnagar, A K and R N Kapil. 1973. Bischofia javanica – Its relationship with Euphorbiaceae. Phytomorphology. 23: 263-267. | Research papers published in Referred/Peer Reviewed Conferences | | Bhatnagar, A K and M Tomar Balhara. 2007. Fungal infection and mycotoxin contamination in mustard oilseeds during storage in India. In proceedings In Proceedings of the 12th International Rapeseed Congress, Wuhan, China, 41-42. | | Bhatnagar, A K, R Rawat-Bisht and S Talwar . 2007. Conservation of medicinal trees with special reference to plant diversity in Western Ghats of India. In proceedings In 3rd Global summit on Medicinal and Aromatic plants, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 21-24. | | Bhatnagar, A K and M Tomar. 2004. Fungal infection and seed deterioration during storage in mustard, Brassica juncea in northern India. In proceedings In Rapeseed-Mustard At the Doorstep of the New Millennium, ed A K Bhatnagar, R K Shukla and H B Singh, Denmark: Copenhagen, 674-676. | | BKoul, M, N C Mehra and A K Bhatnagar . 2004. Leaf epidermal features and epicuticular wax of Grevillea robusta (Silver Oak) as indicator of automobile pollution. In proceedings of the XXVII Annual Meeting of EMSI and Conference on Electron Microscopy and Allied Fields, New Delhi: Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI) And National Physical Laboratory. | | Neelu and A K Bhatnagar. 2004. Incidence of fungal infection and seed deterioration in mustard oilseeds during storage in India. In proceedings In Proceedings of the 4th International Crop Science Congress, Brisbane Australia. | | Kapoor, R, M Tomar, Neelu and A K Bhatnagar. 2000. Mycotoxin contamination in rapeseed-mustard. In proceedings in Rapeseed-Mustard At the Doorstep of the New Millennium, ed A K Bhatnagar, R K Shukla and H B Singh. New Delhi: Mustard Research and Promotion Consortium, 190-198. | | Kapil, R N and A K Bhatnagar . 1992. In Proceedings of XI International Symposium on Embryology and Seed Reproduction. In proceedings Embryology and systematic position of Corokia A. Cunn , St. Petersburg Russia, 246-247. | Other publications (Edited works/Books reviews/festschrift volumes etc.) | Edited Works | | I Kaur and A K Bhatnagar. 2006. Algal diversity in India – An assessment of the threats and conservation needs. In Biotechnology and Biology of Plants, ed P C Trivedi, 56-75. Jaipur: Aavishkar Publishers. | | Goswami, V K, S Nandy, S Vaishnavi, A K Bhatnagar and S N Raina . 2005. Indian mayapple (Podophyllum hexandrum) leaf as an alternative source of podophyllotoxin; and RAPD fingerprinting between the Indian and American (P. peltatum) mayapple. In Biodiversity: Status and Prospects, ed P Tandon, M Sharma and R Swarup, 101-111. New Delhi: Narosa Publ. House. | | M Tomar Balhara, R Kapoor and A K Bhatnagar . 2005. Seed mycoflora and aflatoxin contamination in mustard during storage. In Current Concepts in Botany, ed. K G Mukerji and C Manohorachary, 321-337. New Delhi: I.K. International. | | Kapil, R N and A K Bhatnagar. 1980. Embryology in relation to angiosperm taxonomy. In Glimpses in Plant Research, ed,P K K Nair, 272 295. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House. | | Kapil, R N and A K Bhatnagar. 1972. Endosperm in Euphorbiaceae – A critical appraisal. In Advances in Plant Morphology, 376 393. Meerut: Rustogi Publishers. |
CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION/PRESENTATIONS
Organization of Conference
Chairperson, Technical Session on Plant Protection in 12th International Rapeseed Congress, Wuhan, China (March 26-30, 2007).
Chairman, National Conference on Wetlands, Science and Society – An Assessment of their Integration. Delhi University Botanical Society, Delhi (INSA, December 11-13, 2007).
Chairman, National Conference on Medicinal Plants of Himalayas – Traditional Uses and Conservation Issues. Society for Conservation and Resource Development of Medicinal Plants and HAPPRC, Garhwal University, Srinagar, Garhwal (February 19-21, 2009)
Organizing Secretary, National Conference on Orchids: Systematics and Diversity Analysis for Conservation and Sustainable Utilization. The Orchid Society of India. G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora (March 19-21, 2010).
Sinha, G P, P Paradha Saradhi and A K Bhatnagar, A.K. Ultrastructure and starch content of caryopsis in wheat grown under elevated CO2 in National Conference on Electron Microscopy and Allied fields and XXIX Annual Meeting of EMSI Organized by Electron Microscopy Society of India Nov 26-28, 2007.
Participation as Paper/Poster Presenter
Moza Koul M., Deo, S.S. & Bhatnagar, A.K. Educational and recreational value of wetland ecosystem: An appraisal. In National Conference on “Wetlands, Science and Society – An Assessment of their Integration”. New Delhi: 147-149 (Abstract). Dec. 11-13, 2007.
Gitla, L. & Bhatnagar, A.K. Effect of arsenic on the growth and morphology of Trapa bispinosa Roxb. In National Conference on “Wetlands, Science and Society – An Assessment of their Integration”. New Delhi: 139-140 (Abstract). 2007.
Gupta, P. & Bhatnagar, A.K. Ultrasructural changes in stomatal apparatus of Vigna radiata (Linn.) Wilczek in response to arsenic toxicity in soil. In National Conference on Electron Microscopy and Allied Fields and XXIX Annual Meeting of Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI), University of Delhi, Delhi: 213-214 (Abstract). November 26-28, 2007.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Reproductive biology of some trees of Western Ghats. Invited Lecture. Session on Plant Sciences. Indian Science Congress, Visakhapatnam, January 3-4, 2008.
Gupta, P. & Bhatnagar, A.K. Arsenic-induced root growth inhibition and microtubule disassembly in mung bean. In Golden Jubilee Conference on Challenges and Emerging Strategies for Improving Plant Productivity, Indian Society for Plant Physiology and Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, (abstract) November 12-14, 2008.
Sinha, Pooja Gokhale, Kapoor, R., Uprety, D.C. & Bhatnagar, A.K. Elevated CO2 significantly alters ultrastructure of pericarp in three ploidy levels of wheat. In Golden Jubilee Conference on Challenges and Emerging Strategies for Improving Plant Productivity, Indian Society for Plant Physiology and Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi: 109 (Abstract) November 12-14, 2008.
Deo, S.S. & Bhatnagar, A.K. Reproductive biology of Excoecaria agallocha L. (Euphorbiaceae). In XXXI All India Conference & International Symposium on Plant Biology and Environment. Allahabad: 93 (Abstract). Dec. 17-19, 2008.
Sinha, P.G., Kapoor, R., Uprety, D.C. & Bhatnagar, A.K. Impact assessment of climate change on wheat in India. In National Symposium on “New Biology in Agriculture” Panjab Univ., Chandigarh: 68-69 (Abstract). Nov. 7-8, 2008.
Kumari, R., Kapoor, R. & Bhatnagar, A.K. Organic sugarcane – role of soil microflora. In International Conference on “Meeting the Challenges of Sugar Crops and Integrated Industries in Developing Countries”. Al Arish, Egypt: 163 (Abstract). 2008.
Talwar, S. & Bhatnagar, A.K. Reproductive biology of Terminalia chebula in Western Ghats. In National Conference on “Role of Plant Reproductive Biology in Biodiversity Conservation” The Society of Plant Reproductive Biologists, Agra: (Abstract). Dec. 1-2, 2008.
Gitla, L., Koul, M. & Bhatnagar, A.K. Water Chestnut (Trapa bispinosa Roxb.) has a strong anti-oxidative defense system to combat arsenic stress. In National Seminar on “Exploration, Utilization and Strategy Action Plan for Sustainable Management of Plant Resources” Gauhati University, Gauhati: 27 (Abstract). Feb 27-28, 2009.
Kumari, Reeta., Kaur, I. & Bhatnagar, A.K. Effect of seaweed fertilizer on growth and yield of Lycopersicon esculentum. In National Seminar on “Exploration, Utilization and Strategy Action Plan for Sustainable Management of Plant Resources”. Gauhati University, Gauhati: 32 (Abstract). Feb 27-28, 2009.
Sinha, P. G. & Bhatnagar, A.K. Impact of climate change on reproduction and grain development in wheat: An assessment. In National Conference on “Impact of Climate Change on Plant Reproductive Biology” The Society of Plant Reproductive Biologists, Agra: (Abstract). Nov 7-8, 2009.
Sinha, P.G., Kapoor, R., Paradha saradhi P., Uprety D.C. & Bhatnagar A.K. Photosynthetic response of diploid, tetraploid and hexaploid wheat varieties to elevated CO2. In International Conference on Climate Change & Sustainable Management of Natural Resources Nov 10-12, 2009, organized by ITM Universe, Gwalior.
Bhatnagar, A.K. & Kumari, Reeta. Why we Indians should accept Bt Brinjals and other biotech food crops? In National Seminar on “New Biology and Plant engineering” Jaipur National University, Jaipur: Dec 1-2, 2009.
Kumari, Reeta, Kaur, I. & Bhatnagar, A.K. Effect of seaweed liquid fertilizer on growth and yield of Lycopersicon esculentum. In XX International Seaweed Symposium, Organized by International Seaweed Association, Universidad Autonoma de baja California, Mexico, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, February 22-26, 2010.
Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration)
Principle Investigator, Research Project on "Seed Biology of Potential Petro-crops Suitable for Degraded and Arid Lands", Department of Non-Conventional Energy Sources, New Delhi (1987-91).
Principle Investigator, Research Project on "Mycotoxins in Rapeseed-Mustard Oilseed and Oil", Department of Sugar and Edible Oils, Govt. of India, New Delhi (in collaboration with MRPC) (1999-2002).
Principle Investigator, Research Project on "Reproductive Biology and Genetic Diversity of Three Economically Useful Forest Tree Species of Western Ghats", Ministry of Environment and Forests (2002-2006).
Principle Investigator, Research Project on “Studies on Reproductive Biology, Genetic Diversity and Eco-Physiology of some Mangroves in India”. Ministry of Environment and Forests (Jan 2008-2011).
Principle Investigator and Coordinator, Reproductive Biology of RET Trees of Western Himalayas. Ministry of Environment and Forests (2009-2013).
Awards and distinctions
Prof. V.P. Puri Medal, Indian Botanical Society (2005)
Fellow, National Academy of Sciences, India (Allahabad) (2009)
Jaswant Singh Rai Memorial Lecture Award, Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (2009).
Distinction Award, Society for the Promotion of Plant Science Research, Jaipur (2010).
Association with Professional Bodies
Editing
Editor-in-Chief, The Botanica. Delhi University Botanical Society, Delhi, (1995-2007).
Editor, Souvenir. 85th Indian Science Congress, University of Delhi, (January 1997).
Editor, Souvenir and Abstracts. National Symposium on Microbes in Plant Improvement and Environmental Protection, Delhi (December 23-24, 1997).
Member, Advisory Board, Journal of Human Ecology, Delhi (1990-present).
Member, Editorial Advisory Board, The Journal of The Orchid Society of India, Chandigarh (1997-present).
Member, Editorial Board, Brassica (1999-present), Member, Advisory Council (2001-present). Mustard Research and Promotion Consortium, New Delhi.
Member, Editorial Board, Phytomorphology, International Society of Plant Morphologists, Delhi (1998-2001).
Member, Editorial Advisory Committee, Indian Journal of Aerobiology, Delhi (1992-present).
Editor-in-Chief, Phytomorphology, International Society of Plant Morphologists, Delhi (2002-2008).
Member, Editorial Board, Biosafety Newsletter. Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi (2005-2009).
Member, Editorial Committee, Wealth of India – Raw Materials (Second, Supplement Series, 2006-2008). National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources, New Delhi.
Member, Board of Editors. Flora and Fauna, Jhansi. Executive Councillor, International Journal of Plant Sciences. Hind Agric-Horticultural Society, Muzaffarnagar.
Member, Advisory Board. Journal of Phytological Research. Phytological Society, Bharatpur.
Member, Editorial Advisory Board. Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, AYUSH, New Delhi (2003-present).
Editor, Journal of Plant Reproductive Biology, Agra.
Advisory Committees and Boards
Member, National Steering Committee on Eco‑Development Camps. Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi (1987‑89).
Member, Technical Advisory Committee on Energy Plantation Demonstration Programme. Department of Non‑Conventional Energy Sources, New Delhi (1988‑90).
Member, Standing Committee on Medicinal Plants. Health Services Directorate, NCT of Delhi (1994‑96).
Member, Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Committee, (1997-2004); Task Force on Pharmacognosy (2006-present). Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, New Delhi (2006-present).
Judge, INTEL Science Talent Discovery Fair. Judge, Delhi National Fair (2000); Mumbai National Fair (2001); Chairman, Panel of Judges Delhi National Fair (2001); Judge, National Fairs (Delhi, Bangalore & Mumbai 2002); Judge, National Fairs (Hyderabad 2003); Judge, National Fairs (Chennai 2004).
Member, Committee for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of the Work of Afforestation for the year 2002-03 in Haryana. Haryana Forest Department, Chandigarh.
Member, Genetic Engineering Approval Committee. Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi (1998-2006).
Member, Governing Body, Central Council for Research in Homeopathy (2000-2004). Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi.
Special Judge, Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (Cleveland, Ohio, 2003).
Member, Subject Expert Committee on Life Sciences (Women and Science). Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi (March 2003-2008).
Member, Advisory Panel, Mustard Research and Promotion Consortium, New Delhi (2001-present).
Member, Technical Committee on Ecology and Ecosystem, ENVIS. Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi (March 2003-2005).
Member, Ecosystems Research Advisory Committee. Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi (May 2003-2007).
Member, Monitoring and Evaluation Committee of the GEF-World Bank Project on Capacity Building on Biosafety. Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi (2004-2006).
Chairman, Working Group on Botany, National Science Digital Library (NSDL). National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources, New Delhi (April 2005-07).
Member, Curriculum Committee, Examination Committee and Convenor, Committee of Courses in Biology. Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi (2005-present).
Chairman, Content Advisory Committee for Biology. SHAKSHAT Education Helpline – One Shop Education Portal Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi.
Consultant (Short Term) World Bank, and Subject Coordinator, DU – KU Programme for Upgradation of Science Teaching in Kabul University (2006-present).
Member, Board of Research Studies in Sciences. G.G.S. Indraprastha University, Delhi (2006-2008).
Member, National Committee on Wetlands. Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi (2004-2007).
Member, Committee on Bioethics. Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi (2003-present).
Member, Project Appraisal Committee. Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Authority, Govt. of India, New Delhi (2007).
Member, Science and Technology Curriculum Committee, National Institute of Open Schooling (HRD Ministry) NOIDA (2007-present).
Member, Expert Group on Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Natural Resources. Ministry of Environment and Forests. New Delhi (2007-2010).
Member, Advisory Committee on Plant Sciences, U.G.C., New Delhi (2000-2002, 2007-present).
Member, Board of Faculty of Science, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong (2008-present).
Member, Advisory Committee, Bioresources, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J & K (2008-present).
Member, Doctorate Committee, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi (2010-2013).
Memberships
Life Member, Vice President (1988‑2005), Eco‑Transformation – Centre for Environment and Rural Upliftment, Delhi.
Life Member, International Society of Plant Morphologists, Delhi.
Life Member, Member, Governing Body (2000-02), Zonal Councillor (2005-present). Indian Society of Tree Scientists, Solan, Himachal Pradesh.
Life Member, Founder Joint Secretary (1985‑88), Vice President (1989‑2000), Member, Editorial Committee, S.N.P. News (1992), Society of Nature Photographers, Delhi.
Life Member, Bio‑Energy Society of India, New Delhi.
Life Member, Indian Aerobiological Society, Delhi.
Fellow, Indian Society of Human Ecology, Delhi, Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Biodiversity, Delhi.
Life Member, Joint Secretary (1989‑91), Member, Executive Committee (1991‑94), and Programme Secretary (2000-02), Society of Environmental Scientists, Chandigarh.
Member, Consortium of Indian Scientists for Sustainable Development, New Delhi.
Life Member, National Institute of Ecology, New Delhi.
Life Member, Society for Advancement of Botany, Meerut.
Life Member, and Member, Executive Committee (1994‑95; 1995‑96), Indian Science Writers Association, New Delhi.
Fellow, Life Member and Member, Editorial Board, Vasundhara, International Society for Conservation of Natural Resources, Varanasi.
Life Member, The Indian Society of Cacti and Succulents, New Delhi.
Fellow and Life Member, Indian Botanical Society.
Life Member, Member, Executive Committee (1997-present), Member, Editorial Advisory Committee, (1998-present) and Vice President (2007-present), The Orchid Society of India, Chandigarh (2008-present).
Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata; Member, Sessional Committee in Plant Sciences (2008-09).
Life Member, Indian Society for Plant Physiology, New Delhi.
Life Member, Society of Plant Reproductive Biologists.
Life Member and Vice-President (2009-present), Society of Conservation and Resource Development of Medicinal Plants, New Delhi.
Life Member and Vice-President (2010-present), The Society for the Science of Climate Change and Sustainable Environment, Lucknow.
Other Activities
Books/Monographs (Authored/Edited)
Mukerji, K G, A K Bhatnagar ,S C Tripathi, M Bansal and M Saxena (eds) Current Concepts in Seeds Biology. Naya Prokash, Calcutta.
Semi‑Technical Publications
Bhatnagar, A.K. 1972 Great Biologists: Birbal Sahni. The Botanica. 22: 132‑134.
Bhatnagar, A.K.1975 Pollen wall proteins. The Botanica: 25 (Silver Jubilee Volume): 50‑54.
Bhatnagar, A.K.1976 Synergids: Liabilities or assets? Science Reporter, May, 1976: 227‑229.
Bhatnagar, A.K. 1976 Perils from pollen. Science Reporter, June, 1976: 361‑363.
Bhatnagar, A. K. 1977 Symposium on Plant Sciences (A Report on the symposium entitled "Recent Researches in Plant Sciences" held at Patiala). Science Reporter, April, 1977.
Bhatnagar, A.K. 1977, Origin of Angiosperms. The Botanica 27: 8‑13.
Bhatnagar, A.K. 1981, New Biology of Embryo Sac. The Botanica 31: 117‑121.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Will Dal Lake disappear? The Botanica 33: 7‑12.
Bhatnagar, A.K. 1984. Mystique of the mistletoes. The Botanica. 24: 55‑59.
Bhatnagar, A.K. 1986. Silent Valley. The Botanica 36: 84‑87.
Bhatnagar, A.K. 1987. Biosphere Reserves for effective conservation. The Botanica 37: 6‑10.
Bhatnagar, A.K. 1989. The case of the vanishing mangroves. The Botanica 39: 16‑20.
Bhatnagar, A.K.1990. Of flowers and feathers. The Botanica 40: 24‑27. (on bird pollination).
Bhatnagar, A.K. 1990. Life and contributions of Professor R.N. Kapil to Botany: I-XII. In Recent Advances in Plant Biology (eds C.P. Malik and Y.P. Abrol). Narendra Publishing House, New Delhi.
Bhatnagar, A.K. & Negi, Sushmita. 1991. Development and Conservation of Wetlands (In Hindi). "Paryavaran" 3(3): 74‑77.
Bhatnagar, A.K. & Negi, Sushmita. Indian Rhino Needs Protection (In Hindi). "Paryavaran" 4(1): 28‑31.
Bhatnagar, A.K. 1992. Travails of the jute grower. The Botanica 42: 18‑19.
Bhatnagar, A.K. 1994. Eco-Mark. Eco‑Dimensions 2: 11‑13.
Bhatnagar, A.K. 1995. Forests turn water into resource. In Souvenir, National Seminar on Water for Life. University of Jammu, Jammu: 18-19. September 16-17.
Bhatnagar, A.K. 1996. Unending woes of Roshanara Bagh. Eco-Dimensions. 3: 1-2.
Bhatnagar, A.K. 1997. Shoot to save orchids. In Souvenir, Fifth National Seminar on Developmental Biology and Commercialization of Orchids. Gangtok. Orchid Society of India. April 12-13, 1997.
Bhatnagar, A.K. 1996. Trees of Mughal Gardens: 33-38. In Eco-friendly Trees for Urban Beautification (ed. P.K. Khosla). Indian Society of Tree Scientist, Solan and National Horticulture Board, Gurgaon.
Moza Koul M. & Bhatnagar, A.K. 2005. Phenology and climate change. Current Science 89 (2): 243-244.
Koul-Moza, M. & Bhatnagar, A.K. 2007. Plant reproductive biology studies crucial for conservation. Current Science 92 (9): 1207.
Koul-Moza, M. & Bhatnagar, A.K. 2009. Species watch groups – key to biodiversity conservation. Environews 15 (2): 5-7.
Koul-Moza, M. & Bhatnagar, A.K. 2009. Looking Afresh at Urban Greens. Environews 15 (4): 7-10.
Popular Articles
Bhatnagar, A.K. Do you read fast enough? Caravan, February 11, 1973.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Brainwashing: What it is and what it does? The Mirror, March, 1973.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Universities: Hot bed of anarchy. Caravan, June 11, 1973.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Quasars: The curious stelar objects. The Mirror, September, 1973.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Earthworms: Nature's untiring ploughman. The Mirror, February, 1974.
Bhatnagar, A.K. A Golden Condiment ‑ Saffron. Hindustan Times, Sunday Magazine, September 5, 1982.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Where is Delhi's Shalamar? Hindustan Times, Sunday Magazine, March 27, 1983.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Dal Lake: Mounting burden and diminishing size. Sanctuary Asia 3(July, 1983): 235‑239.
Bhatnagar, A.K. At the root of its all. Times of India, Sunday Review, April 17, 1983 (on ginseng).
Bhatnagar, A.K. The idyllic world of Verinag. Hindustan Times, Sunday Magazine, April 24, 1983.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Blindness can be planted. Hindustan Times, Sunday Magazine, May 22, 1983 (on poppies).
Bhatnagar, A.K. Endangered lakes of `paradise'. Hindustan Times, Sunday Magazine, June 5, 1983.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Conserving our wild plants. Hindustan Times, Sunday Magazine, August 27, 1983.
Bhatnagar, A.K. A Garden of controversy. Hindustan Times, Sunday Magazine, November 6, 1983 (on Qudsia Bagh).
Bhatnagar, A.K. Feast of flowers and feathers. Hindustan Times, Sunday Magazine, March 4, 1984.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Love and war between science and religion. Hindustan Times, Sunday Magazine, January 7, 1986.
Bhatnagar, A.K. A retreat from city life. Hindustan Times, Sunday Magazine, May 31, 1987.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Biosphere Reserves: Reservoirs of genetic material. Times of India (Section 2), April 26, 1989.
Bhatnagar, A.K. There is an urgent need to salvage wetlands. Times of India (Section 2), August 24, 1989.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Where all shops sell virility. New Delhi. The City Magazine May 31, 1990.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Rhino: hounded in its last home. The Hindu, July 29, 1990.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Virility on sale. Times of India, Sunday Review, September 9, 1990 (on aphrodisiacs).
Bhatnagar, A.K. Decoration with dedication. Hindustan Times, Saturday Magazine, September 22, 1990 (on sola art).
Bhatnagar, A.K. A hedge against coastal calamities. The Hindu, October 28, 1990 (on mangroves).
Bhatnagar, A.K. The Golden condiment. The Hindustan Times, October 6, 1991 (on saffron).
Bhatnagar, A.K. Nur Jahan's legacy at stake. The Hindustan Times, May 10, 1992.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Bhagatji's plant. The Hindustan Times, July 3, 1992.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Campus misfit. The Hindustan Times, January 7, 1993.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Pollination: Something else that the birds and bees do well. The Pioneer,
April 29, 1993.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Not all saints. The Hindustan Times, October 21, 1994.
Bhatnagar, A.K. Of slushy rain and parting friends. The Botanica. 45: 17, 1995.
Bhatnagar, A.K. The Rural Dream Merchants. The Botanica. 46: 141-142, 1997.
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