Dr. Laxman Singh Kandari
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Dr. Laxman Singh Kandari

Associate Professor
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, India

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Seed Biology
62%
Plant Physiology
90%
Ethnobotany
75%
Forest Research
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
35
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Payal, K., R.K. Maikhuri, K.S. Rao and L.S. Kandari, 2014. Effect of gibberellic acid- and water-based pre-soaking treatments under different temperatures and photoperiods on the seed germination of Allium stracheyi Baker: An endangered alpine species of Central Himalaya, India. Plant Biosyst., 148: 1075-1084.
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  2. Kulkarni, M.G., S.O. Amoo, L.S. Kandari and J. van Staden, 2014. Seed germination and phytochemical evaluation in seedlings of Aloe arborescens mill. Plant Biosyst., 148: 460-466.
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  3. Kandari, L.S., V.K. Bisht, M. Bhardwaj and A.K. Thakur, 2014. Conservation and management of sacred groves, myths and beliefs of tribal communities: A case study from north-India. Environ. Syst. Res., Vol. 3. 10.1186/s40068-014-0016-8.
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  4. Kandari, L.S., R.H. Yadav, A.K. Thakur and T. Kandari, 2014. Chat (Catha edulis): A socio economic crop in Harar region, Eastern Ethiopia. SpringerPlus, Vol. 3. 10.1186/2193-1801-3-579.
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  5. Saritha, M., B. Vijayakumari, Y.R. Hiranmai and L.S. Kandari, 2013. Influence of selected organic manures on the seed germination and seedling growth of cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub). Sci. Technol. Arts Res. J., 2: 16-21.
  6. Kandari, L.S., R.H. Yadav, A. Chandra, T. Negi and P.C. Phondani, 2013. Ethnomedicinal uses and floristic diversity of invasive weeds in agricultural fields of Godhra and Baria Forest division in Gujarat, India. We Environ. Int. J. Sci. Technol., 8: 87-96.
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  7. Chandra, A., L.S. Kandari, V.S. Negi, R.K. Maikhuri and K.S. Rao, 2013. Role of intercropping on production and land use efficiency in the Central Himalaya, India. Environ. Int. J. Sci. Technol., 8: 105-113.
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  8. Bisht, V.K., L.S. Kandari, J.S. Negi, A.K. Bhandari and R.C. Sundriyal, 2013. Traditional use of medicinal plants in district Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India. J. Med. Plant Res., 7: 918-929.
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  9. Bhardwaj, M., N.S. Chauhan and L.S. Kandari, 2013. Harnessing alpine himalaya for in-situ conservation of critically endangered medicinal plant: Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D. Don) soo. Indian Forester, 139: 264-266.
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  10. Vijayakumari, B., R.Y. Hiranmai, P. Gowri and L.S. Kandari, 2012. Effect of panchagavya, humic acid and micro herbal fertilizer on the yield and post harvest soil of soya bean (Glycine max L.). Asian J. Plant Sci., 11: 83-86.
  11. Singh, T. and L.S. Kandari, 2012. Rainwater harvesting in the wake of climate change: A case study from Shimla city, Himachal Pradesh. Univ. J. Environ. Res. Technol., 2: 336-346.
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  12. Kandari, L.S., P.C. Phondani, K.C. Payal, K.S. Rao and R.K. Maikhuri, 2012. Ethnobotanical study towards conservation of medicinal and aromatic plants in upper catchments of Dhauli Ganga in the Central Himalaya. J. Mountain Sci., 9: 286-296.
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  13. Kandari, L.S., M.G. Kulkarni and J. van Staden, 2012. Germination and growth requirements of Rogeria longiflora-Medicinal plant of the Namib Desert. South Afr. J. Bot., 79: 84-90.
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  14. Kandari, L.S., K.S. Rao, R.K. Maikhuri and K. Payal, 2012. Effects of plant growth regulators on rooting of four Rhizomatous medicinal plants of Central Himalaya. Natl. Acad. Sci. Lett., 3: 401-406.
  15. Kandari, L.S., K.S. Rao, R.K. Maikhuri and K. Payal, 2012. Effect of mixed-cropping and water-stress on macro-nutrients and biochemical constituents of rhizomatous medicinal plants in Central Himalaya, India. J. For. Res., 23: 615-621.
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  16. Kandari, L.S., K.S. Rao, K.C. Payal, R.K. Maikhuri, A. Chandra and J. van Staden, 2012. Conservation of aromatic medicinal plant Rheum emodi through improved seed germination. Seed Sci. Technol., 40: 95-101.
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  17. Kandari, L.S., A.K. Gharai, T. Negi and P. Phondoni, 2012. Ethnobotanical knowledge of medicinal plants among Tribal communities in Orissa, India. J. For. Res., 1: 1-4.
  18. Phondani, P.C., R.K. Maikhuri, V.S. Negi, L.S. Rawat and L.S. Kandari et al., 2011. Revitalize traditional health care system for sustainable development and medicinal plants conservation in Uttarakhand Himalaya. Environ. We Int. J. Sci. Technol., 6: 155-165.
  19. Kandari, L.S., M.G. Kulkarni and J. van Staden, 2011. Vermicompost leachate improves seedling emergence and vigour of aged seeds of commercially grown Eucalyptus species. Southern For. J. For. Sci., 73: 117-122.
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  20. Kandari, L.S., M.G. Kulkarni and J. van Staden, 2011. Effect of nutrients and smoke solutions on seed germination and seedling growth of tropical soda apple (Solanum viarum). Weed Sci., 59: 470-475.
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  21. Kandari, L.S., K.S. Rao, R.K. Maikhuri, G. Kharkwal, K. Chauhan and C.P. Kala, 2011. Distribution pattern and conservation of threatened medicinal and aromatic plants of Central Himalaya, India. J. For. Res., 22: 403-408.
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  22. Kandari, L.S., K.S. Rao, K. Payal, R.K. Makhuri, A. Chandra and T. Negi, 2011. Sustainable approach towards use of medicinal plants: A case study from Niti Valley, Uttarakhand, India. Environ. We Int. J. Sci. Technol., 6: 135-144.
  23. Chandra, A., L.S. Kandari, K.S. Rao and K.G. Saxena, 2011. Assessment of socio-economical status and its impact on land use management in central Himalaya. Asian J. Agric. Res., 5: 234-242.
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  24. Rajasekaran, C., R.K. Maikhuri, C. Kusum, L.S. Kandari, T. Kalaivani and K.S. Rao, 2009. Multiplication and conservation of Dactylorrhiza hatagirea-An endangered medicinal orchid of the higher Himalaya. MIOS J., 10: 7-16.
  25. Kandari, L.S. and M.D. Omprakash, 2009. Enhancing livelihood through Non-Timbe r Forest Products (NTFPs) collection: A case study of Keonjhar District, Orissa, India. Ann. For., 17: 251-257.
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  26. Chandra, A., Rakesh and L.S. Kandari, 2009. Role of rural and tribal women in conservation of village ecosystem: A case study of nanda devi biosphere reserve, India. Environ. We Int. J. Sci. Technol., 4: 29-34.
  27. Chandra, A., L.S. Kandari, K.C. Payal, R.K. Maikhuri, K.S. Rao and K.G. Saxena, 2009. Conservation and sustainable management of traditional ecosystems in garhwal Himalaya, India. N. Y. Sci. J., 3: 71-77.
  28. Kotwal, P.C., M.D. Omprakash, L.S. Kandari, K.P. Mali, M. Badyal and A. Mishra, 2008. Sustainable forest management through community participation. Curr. Sci., 8: 1015-1017.
  29. Kotwal, P.C., L.S. Kandari and D. Dugaya, 2008. Bioindicators in sustainable management of tropical forests in India. Afr. J. Plant Sci., 2: 099-104.
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  30. Kandari, L.S., K.S. Rao, R.K. Maikhuri and K. Chauhan, 2008. Effect of presowing temperature and light on the seed germination of Arnebia benthamii (Wall. ex G. Don): An endangered medicinal plant of Central Himalaya, India. Afr. J. Plant Sci., 2: 005-011.
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  31. Kandari, L.S., K.S. Rao, C. Kusum, R.K. Maikhuri, V.K. Purohit, P.C. Phondani and K.G. Saxena, 2007. Effect of different presowing treatments on the seed germinations of two endangered medicinal herbs of the Himalaya (Angelica glauca Edgew and Pleurospermum angelicoides (D C.) CI). Proc. Indian Nat. Sci. Acad., 73: 11-16.
  32. Maikhuri, R.K., K.S. Rao, L.S. Kandari, R. Joshi and D. Dhyani, 2005. Does the outreach programme make an impact? A case study of medicinal and aromatic plants cultivation in Uttarakhand. Current Sci., 88: 1480-1486.
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  33. Maikhuri, R.K. K.S. Rao, L.S. Kandari, C. Kusum and S. Nautiyal et al., 2005. Conservation policy and social conflicts in protected areas of the Indian Himalaya and options for conflict resolution: A case study from Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. Int. J. Ecol. Environ. Sci., 31: 21-28.
  34. Maikhuri, R.K., K.S. Rao, K. Chauhan, L.S. Kandari, P. Prasad and C. Rajasekaran, 2003. Development of marketing of medicinal plants and other forest products-can it is a pathway for effective management and conservation. Indian For., 129: 169-178.
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  35. Prasad, P., K. Chauhan, L.S. Kandari, R.K. Maikhuri, A. Purohit, R.P. Bhatt and K.S. Rao, 2002. Morchella esculanta (Guchhi): Need for scientific intervention for its cultivation in Central Himalaya. Current Sci., 82: 1098-1100.
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