Dr. Ashwani Tapwal
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Dr. Ashwani Tapwal

Senior Scientist
ICFRE-Himalayan Forest Research Institute, himla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Botany from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, India

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Biography

Dr. Ashwani Tapwal is currently working as Scientist ‘D’ in Forest Pathology Division, Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, Uttarakhand. He has started his carrier as scientist in Himalayan Research Group Shimla from 2002 to 2006 and worked on different R&D and livelihood development programmes and in 2004, got Young Scientist Project form Department of Science and technology (GOI), New Delhi. He assumed a faculty position in the Shooloni Institute of Life Sciences and Business Management, Solan, Himachal Pradesh in July, 2006. In this Institute he served as Head, Dept. of Botany for two years and done pioneer role in the establishment of this department. He has taught different courses for post graduate classes in botany like Plant Pathology, Mycology, Microbiology, Biotechnology etc. He has served as Scientist-C at Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat, Assam from 2008-2012 and worked on mycorrhizal association of forestry tree species and ethnomycological aspects of Nagaland tribes.

Dr. Ashwani Tapwal has done his post graduation and Ph.D. in Botany with specialization in Mycology and Plant Pathology from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla in 2002. After post gradation in 1996, he is engaged in research on different issues related to Mycology and Plant Pathology, Integrated Pest Management, Biocontrol of Soil Borne Plant Pathogens, Soil Microbiology, Mushrooms, Mycorrhiza, Fungal Endophytes and Fungal Secondary Metabolites.

Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Plant Bacteriology
62%
Mycorrhiza
90%
Plant Genetics
75%
Plant Breeding
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
2
Chapters
4
Articles
51
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Sharma, N., A. Tapwal, R. Verma, D. Kumar, E. Nepovimova and K. Kuca, 2022. Medicinal, nutritional, and nutraceutical potential of Sparassis crispa s. lat.: A review. IMA Fungus, Vol. 13. 10.1186/s43008-022-00095-1.
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  2. Negi, P., A. Tapwal, J. Prasad, Monika and A. Sharma, 2022. Influence of seed sources on germination and seedling vigour of Pinus gerardiana. Indian J. For., 45: 20-23.
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  3. Verma, R., A. Tapwal, D. Kumar and S. Puri, 2021. Antimicrobial potential and phytochemical profiling of ethnomedicinal plant Trillium govanianum Wall. ex D. Don in Western Himalaya. J. Herbal Med., Vol. 29. 10.1016/j.hermed.2021.100491.
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  4. Thakur, G., K.S. Kapoor and A. Tapwal, 2021. Morpho-anatomical characterization of Rhizopogon himalayensis - Cedrus deodara mycorrhiza. J. Applied Nat. Sci., 13: 668-676.
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  5. Kumar, H., K. Bhardwaj, R. Sharma, E. Nepovimova and N. Cruz-Martins et al., 2021. Potential usage of edible mushrooms and their residues to retrieve valuable supplies for industrial applications. J. Fungi, Vol. 7. 10.3390/jof7060427.
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  6. Verma, R., D. Kumar, R. Nagraik, A. Sharma, A. Tapwal, S. Puri, H. Kumar, A. Kumari, E. Nepovimova and K. Kuca, 2020. Mycorrhizal inoculation impact on Acorus calamus L. - An ethnomedicinal plant of western Himalaya and its in silico studies for anti-inflammatory potential. J. Ethnopharmacol., 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113353.
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  7. Singh, L., A. Tapwal, J.S. Thakur and T.N. Lakhanpal, 2020. Studies on the nutritional requirement and in vitro synthesis of mycorrhiza of Cedrus deodara with Rhizopogon himalayensis. Kavaka, 10.36460/Kavaka/54/2020/24-29.
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  8. Dhalaria, R., R. Verma, D. Kumar, S. Puri and A. Tapwal et al., 2020. Bioactive compounds of edible fruits with their anti-aging properties: A comprehensive review to prolong human life. Antioxidants, Vol. 9. 10.3390/antiox9111123.
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  9. R. Verma, A. Tapwal, D. Kumar and S. Puri, 2019. Assessment of antimicrobial potential and phytochemical profiling of ethnomedicinal plant bergenia ciliata (HAW.) sternb. in Western Himalaya. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Food Sci., 9: 15-20.
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  10. Verma, R., A. Tapwal and S. Puri, 2016. Phytochemical profiling and GCMS study of Adhatoda vasica Nees. an ethnomedicinal plant of north western himalaya. Biol. Forum-Int. J., 8: 268-273.
  11. Tapwal, A., S. Pradhan, S. Chandra and Rashmi, 2016. Antimycotic activity and phytochemical screening of fungal endophytes associated with Santalum album. Nusantara Biosci., 8: 14-17.
  12. Tapwal, A., R. Kumar and D. Borah, 2016. Response of mycorrhizal inoculations on Dipterocarpus retusus seedlings in nursery. Curr. Life Sci., 2: 1-8.
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  13. Tapwal, A., P. Kalyan, S. Kumar and S. Chandra, 2016. Study on fungi inhabiting indoor woods and their eco-friendly management. Int. Lett. Nat. Sci., 59: 55-61.
  14. Tapwal, A. and H. Pandey, 2016. In vitro evaluation of Trichoderma species for virulence efficacy on Botryodiplodia palmarum. Curr. Life Sci., 2: 86-91.
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  15. Tapwal, A., R. Kumar and S. Kumar, 2015. In vitro efficacy of fungicides against some virulent plant pathogens. J. Exp. Zool. India, 18: 59-62.
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  16. Tapwal, A., R. Kumar and D. Borah, 2015. Effect of mycorrhizal inoculations on the growth of Shorea robusta seedlings. Nusantara Biosci., 7: 1-5.
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  17. Tapwal, A., P. Pandey and S. Chandra, 2015. Antimicrobial activity and phytochemical screening of endophytic fungi associated with Cassia fistula. Int. J. Chem. Biol. Sci., 2: 15-21.
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  18. Tapwal, A., G. Thakur, S. Chandra and A. Tyagi, 2015. In-vitro evaluation of Trichoderma species against seed borne pathogens. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci., 1: 14-19.
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  19. Tapwal, A. and T.N. Lakhanpal, 2015. Status of Ectomycorrhizal Research. In: Advances in Mycorrhiza and Useful Microbes in Forestry: ICFRE State of Knowledge Series-II, Harsh, N.S.K. and A. Kumar (Eds.). Greenfields Publishers, Dehradun, pp: 7-20.
  20. Kumar, R., A. Tapwal, N.S. Bisht, S. Pandey and R. Rishi, 2015. Nutritive value and cultivation of Pleurotus pulmonarius an edible mushroom from Nagaland, India. Indian Forester, 141: 961-965.
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  21. Harsh, N.S.K. and A. Tapwal, 2015. Biocontrol: A Positive Approach for Disease Management. In: Advances in Mycorrhiza and Useful Microbes in Forestry: ICFRE State of Knowledge Series-II, Harsh, N.S.K. and A. Kumar (Eds.). Greenfields Publishers, Dehradun, pp: 134-151.
  22. Tapwal, A., S. Varghese, U. Kumar and J. Arora, 2014. Production of Laccase by Alternaria alternate and Lasiodiplodia theobromae. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 4: 196-201.
  23. Tapwal, A., S. Kumari and N.S.K. Harsh, 2014. In vitro antagonism of Rhizoctonia solani by Trichoderma species. Indian Forester, 140: 1092-1094.
  24. Kumar, U., A. Tapwal, P. Kalkal, S. Varghese and S. Chandra, 2014. Isolation and screening of cellulase producing fungi form forest waste. Int. J. Pharmaceut. Biol. Arch., 5: 56-59.
  25. Kumar, R., S. Pandey, A. Tapwal, R.R. Rishi, K. Giri and G. Mishra, 2014. Ethnomycological knowledge on wild mushrooms by tribes of Mokokchung, Nagaland, North East India. J. Ethnobiol. Tradit. Med., 122: 890-899.
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  26. Kumar, R., A. Tapwal, S. Pandey, R. Rishi, G. Mishra and K. Giri, 2014. Six unrecorded species of Russula (Russulales) from Nagaland, India and their nutrient composition. Nusantara Biosci., 6: 33-38.
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  27. Tapwal, A., R. Kumar and S. Pandey, 2013. Diversity and frequency of macrofungi associated with wet ever green tropical forest in Assam, India. Biodiversitas, 14: 73-78.
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  28. Kumar, R., A. Tapwal, S. Pandey, R.K. Borah and D. Borah et al., 2013. Macro-fungal diversity and nutrient content of some edible mushrooms of Nagaland, India. Nusantara Biosci., 5: 1-7.
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  29. Kumar, R., A. Tapwal, S. Pandey, R. Rishi and D. Borah, 2013. Observations on arbuscular mycorrhiza associated with important edible tuberous plants grown in wet evergreen forest in Assam, India. Biodiversitas, 14: 67-72.
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  30. Kumar, R., A. Tapwal, S. Pandey and R. Rishi, 2013. Fungal diversity associated with bamboo litter from Bambusetum of rain forest research institute, Northeast India. Biodiversitas, 14: 79-88.
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  31. Kumar, R., A. Tapwal, J.A.T. Da Silva, S. Pandey and D. Borah, 2013. Diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi associated in a mixed natural forest of Jeypore, Assam. Biorem. Biodivers. Bioavailability, 7: 91-93.
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  32. kumar, R., A. Tapwal, J.A.T. da Silva and S. Gogoi, 2012. Seasonal dynamics of leaf litter decomposition and fungal population in an undisturbed dipterocarpus forest of North East India. Tree For. Sci. Biotechnol., 6: 130-134.
  33. Tapwal, A., R. Kumar, N. Gautam and S. Pandey, 2012. Compatibility of Trichoderma viride for selected fungicides and botanicals. Int. J. Plant Pathol., 3: 89-94.
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  34. Tapwal, A. and A. Tapwal, 2012. Floristic Biodiversity of some Angiosperms of Mount Karol, District Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, India, ISBN: 9783659114311, Pages: 124.
  35. Kumar, R., A. Tapwal and R.K. Borah, 2012. Identification and controlling verticillium wilt infecting Parkia roxburghii seedlings in Manipur India. Res. J. For., 6: 49-54.
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  36. Kumar, R., A. Tapwal and D.M. Baruah, 2012. Leaf litter decomposition pattern in dipterocarpus tuberculatus and dipterocarpus retusus forests of North East India. Res. J. Forest., 6: 24-31.
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  37. Tapwal, A., U. Singh, J.A.T da Silva, G. Singh, S. Garg and R. Kumar, 2011. In vitro antagonism of Trichoderma viride against five phytopathogens. Pest Technol. Global Sci. Book Japan, 5: 59-62.
  38. Tapwal, A., N.S. Garg, N. Gautam and R. Kumar, 2011. In vitro antifungal potency of plant extracts against five phytopathogens. Braz. Arch. Technol., 54: 1093-1098.
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  39. Singh, L., M.J. Kaur and A. Tapwal, 2010. Evaluation of chemical and biocontrol agents for management of Cedrus deodara root rot caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi. Indian Phytopathol., 63: 59-62.
  40. Kumar, R., D. Baruah, A. Tapwal and R.K. Borah, 2010. Verticillium wilt of Polyalthia longifolia- a new disease report from India. Ind. For., 136: 388-392.
  41. Tapwal, A., Anju and T.N. Lakhanpal, 2007. Efficacy of bioagents against mushroom rot of apple. J. Basic Applied Mycol., 6: 26-29.
  42. Tapwal, A., Y.P. Sharma, T.N. Lakhanpal and Anju, 2006. Effect of organic amendments on the population of antagonists and management of collar rot of apple. J. Basic Applied Mycol., 4: 9-11.
  43. Tapwal, A., Y.P. Sharma, T.N. Lakhanpal and Anju, 2005. In vitro interaction of Phytophthora cactorum with Gliocladium and Trichoderma species. J. Basic Applied Mycol., 4: 119-122.
  44. Tapwal, A., Y.P. Sharma and T.N. Lakhanpal, 2005. Use of biocontrol agents against white root rot of apple. Indian J. Mycol. Plant Pathol., 35: 67-69.
  45. Tapwal, A., Y.P. Sharma and T.N. Lakhanpal, 2004. Effect of volatile compounds released by Gliocladium virens and Trichoderma sp. on the growth of Dematophora necatrix. J. Mycol. Plant Pathol., 34: 37-40.
  46. Tapwal, A., Y.P. Sharma and T.N. Lakhanpal, 2004. Effect of volatile compounds released by Gliocladium virens and Trichoderma sp. on the growth of Armillaria mellea. Indian J. Mycol Plant Pathol., 34: 308-310.
  47. Tapwal, A., Y.P. Sharma and T.N. Lakhanpal, 2004. Effect of different organic amendments on the population of antagonists and survival of apple seedlings under glasshouse conditions with Dematophora necatrix. Indian J. Hortic., 61: 261-262.
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  48. Tapwal, A., Y.P. Sharma and T.N. Lakhanpal, 2004. Effect of different organic amendments on the population of antagonists and control of apple root rot under glasshouse. J. Basic Applied Mycol., 3: 79-81.
  49. Tapwal, A., Y.P. Sharma and T.N. Lakhanpal, 2003. Seasonal variation in apple rhizosphere fungi in Himachal Pradesh. J. Basic Applied Mycol., 2: 45-47.
  50. Tapwal, A., Y.P. Sharma and T.N. Lakhanpal, 2001. Biocontrol of Apple Root Rot-A Review. In: Bioinoculants for Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry, Reddy, S.M., S.R. Reddy, M.A. Singarachary and S. Girisham (Eds.). Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur, pp: 177-208.
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