Dr. Vipin Parkash

Senior Scientist
Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Botany from Kurukshetra University, India

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
Plant Biology
Plant Biochemistry
Plant Diversity
Botany

Selected Publications

  1. Verma, R., A. Tapwal, D. Kumar, V. Parkash and S. Puri, 2019. Vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal diversity in some important ethnomedicinal plants of western himalaya. Medic. Plants Int. J. Phytomedicines Related Industries, 10.5958/0975-6892.2019.00036.4.
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  2. Singh, R., , A. Gaur and V. Parkash, 2019. Rhizospheric microbiota and its diversity associated with Zephyranthes rosea lindl.: a medicinally important bulbaceous plant. Trop. Plant Res., 6: 299-305.
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  3. Parkash, V., L. Handique and P. Dhungana, 2019. Diversity and distribution of endomycorrhizae and dark septate endophytes of some economically important bamboos of Assam, India. Notulae Sci. Biol., 11: 447-454.
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  4. Parkash, V. and A. Sharma, 2016. In vitro efficacy of bracket fungi for their potential antimicrobial activity. J. Microbiol., Biotechnol. Food Sci., 6: 818-822.
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  5. Nath, A., L.H. Bhattacharyya, P.N. Bhattacharyya, V. Parkash and B. Sharma, 2016. Comparative assessment of arbuscular mycoorhizal fungi (AMF) associated with Oroxylum indicum L. (kurz.)- an ethno-medicinal plant of n. e. India. Ann. Plant Sci., 10.21746/aps.2016.10.003.
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  6. Parkash, V., 2015. Habitational abiotic environmental factors alter arbuscular mycorrhizal composition, species richness and diversity index in Abroma augusta L. (malvaceae) rhizosphere. Plant Pathol. Quarantine, 5: 98-120.
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  7. Parkash, V. and A.J. Saikia, 2015. Mass production of native compost fungal activator by using different substrates and its influence on growth and development of Capsicum chinensis Bhut Jolokia. Biotechnol. Res. Int., Vol. 2015. .
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  8. Gogoi, G., 2015. Lysurus habungianus sp. nov. (phallaceae)-a new stinkhorn fungus from India. Curr. Res. Environ. Appl. Mycol., 5: 248-255.
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  9. Gogoi, G., 2015. Diversity of gasteroid fungi (basidiomycota) in hollongapar gibbon wildlife sanctuary, Jorhat, Assam, India. Curr. Res. Environ. Appl. Mycol., 5: 202-212.
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  10. Saikia, A.J. and V. Parkash, 2014. Arbuscular mycorrhizal status of some alien forest invasive species invading Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, Jorhat, Assam, India-I. Mycorrhiza News, 26: 2-8.

  11. Parkash, V., A.J. Saikia and D. Bora, 2014. Locational variability of physico-chemical properties of rhizospheric soil and myco-biota associated with Abroma augusta L. Adv. Biores., 5: 156-165.
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  12. Handique, L. and V. Parkash, 2014. Nodular micro-endosymbiontic and endomycorrhizal colonization in Elaeagnus latifolia L.: A noble host of symbiotic actinorhizal and endomycorrhizal association. Int. J. Sci. Res., 3: 1713-1714.

  13. Handique, L. and V. Parkash, 2014. Endomycorrhizal Diversity and Colonization in Rhizosphere and Root Cortical Region of Gnetum gnemon L. Assam, India. In: Research in Biological Sciences for Sustainable Development with the Application of Allied Branches, Das, K. (Ed.). Maharathi Prakashan, Jorhat, Assam, India, pp: 82-100.

  14. Gogoi, G. and V. Parkash, 2014. Some new records of stinkhorns (Phallaceae) from Hollongapar Gibbon wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, India. J. Mycol., Vol. 2014. .
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  15. Basumtari, N., V. Parkash, A.K. Tamuli, R. Teron and A.J. Saikia, 2014. Arbuscular mycorrhizal inoculation affects growth and rhizospheric nutrient availability in Hevea brasiliensis (Willd. Ex. A. Juss.) Mull. Arg. clones. Int. J. Curr. Biotechnol., 2: 14-23.

  16. Tanwar, A., A. Aggarwal, A. Yadav and V. Parkash, 2013. Screening and selection of efficient host and sugarcane bagasse as substrate for mass multiplication of Funneliformis masseae. Biol. Agric. Horti. Int. J. Sustain. Product. Syst., 29: 107-117.
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  17. Tanwar, A., A. Aggarwal and V. Parkash, 2013. Sugarcane bagasse: A novle substrate for mass multiplication of Funneliformi mosseae with onion as host. J. Central Eur. Agric., 14: 1502-1511.

  18. Parkash, V., A.J. Saikia, R. Dutta and D. Borah, 2013. Wild medicinal plants of Umtasoar Range under Nonghkyllem Reserve Forest, Nongpoh, Meghalaya, India and their traditional usage by Khasi tribe-I. J. Ethnobiol. Trad. Med., 118: 228-237.

  19. Parkash, V. and S. Sharma, 2013. Endomycorrhizal inoculation affects APase and ALPase enzymes in rhizospher and biomass yield of Eleusine coracana (Linn.) Gaertn. Adv. Crop Sci., 3: 811-819.

  20. Handique, L., V. Parkash and A.D. Hazarika, 2013. Phylogeny of Musa paradisiacal, Ravenala madagascariensis and Heliconia rostrata based on morphological, biochemical, amino acid sequences of rbcL protein and matK DNA sequences. Int. J. Theoret. Applied Sci., 5: 74-83.

  21. Verma, R., V. Parkash and D. Kumar, 2012. Ethnomedicinal uses of some plants of Kanag Hill in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. Int. J. Res. Ayurveda Pharm., 3: 319-323.
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  22. Parkash, V., P. Dhungana and A. Kumar, 2012. Endomycorrhizal Investigation on Some Wild Ethnomedicinal Plants of Mount Karol, District Solan, Himachal Pradesh. In: Biodiversity evaluation: Botanical perspective, Atri, N.S., R.C. Gupta, M.I.S. Saggoo, V.K. Singhal, B. Singh and M.P. Singh (Eds.). Dehradun, India, pp: 313-323..

  23. Parkash, V. and P. Sandhu, 2012. In vitro antimycobiotic and antibacterial action of seed extract of Celastrus paniculatus Willd. (Jyotismati). J. Antimicrob. Photon, 127: 123-132.

  24. Parkash, V. and H. Singh, 2012. Lavendula angustfolia L. (Lavender): An important aromatic medicinal shrub and its in vitro micro-propagation for conservation. Int. J. Agric. Technol., .

  25. Parkash, V. and A. Aggarwal, 2012. Isolation and Mass Multiplication of Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Using Different Monocot Hosts. In: In: Microbes: Diversity and Biotechnology, Sati, S.C. and B. Singh (Eds.). Daya Publishers, New Delhi, pp: 219-229..

  26. Kaushik, S., A. Kumar, A. Aggarwal and V. Parkash, 2012. Influence of inoculation with the enomycorrhizal fungi and Trichoderma viride on morphological and physiological growth parameters of Rauwolfia serpentine Benth. Ex. Kurtz. Ind. J. Microbiol., 52: 295-299.
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  27. Parkash, V., S. Sharma and A. Aggarwal, 2011. Symbiotic and synergistic efficacy of endomycorrhizae with Dendrocalamus strictus L. Plant Soil Environ., 57: 447-451.
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  28. Parkash, V., A. Aggarwal and V. Sharma, 2011. Rhizospheric effect of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal inoculation on biomass production of Ruta graveolens L.: A potential medicinal and aromatic herb. J. Plant Nutri., 34: 1386-1396.
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  29. Parkash, V., 2011. Up-gradation of Rapid Composting Fungal Activator Technology. In: Forestry in the Service of Nation: ICFRE Technologies, Vahuguna, V.K. (Ed.). ICFRE Press Publication, Dehradun, pp: 263-265.

  30. Parkash, V. and P. Dhungana, 2011. Endophytic and symbiotic mycotrophy in Equisetum arvense L.: A medicinal spore-dispersing vascular sporophyte. Int. J. Current Res. Rev., 3: 32-42.

  31. Parkash, V. and A. Aggarwal, 2011. Interaction of VAM fungi with Trichoderma viride and Rhizobium sp. on establishment and growth of Eucalyptus saligna Sm. E-Int. Scien. Res. J., 3: 200-209.
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  32. Parkash V. and P. Dhungana, 2011. Mutualistic facultative myco-heterotrophy in Chameleon plant (Houttuynia cordata Thunb.). In: Mycorrhiza News, 23: 6-10.

  33. Parkash, V. and A. Aggarwal, 2010. Traditional uses of some Ethnomedicinal plants of lower foot hills of Himachal Pradesh -I. Indian J. Trad. Knowled., 9: 519-522.

  34. Kumar, K.A., M. Chhavi, A. Aggrawal and V. Prakash, 2010. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal dynamics in the rhizospheric soil of five medicinal plant species. Middle-East J. Sci. Res., 6: 281-288.

  35. Aggarwal, A., S. Sharma, V. Parkash and R.S. Mehrotra, 2010. Diversity and Natural Association of VAM Fungi on Some Important Trees of Haryana (Chapter-17). In: Eco-Friendly and Non Hazardous Management of Pests, Singh, T. and K. Agrawal (Eds.). Aavishkar Pub, New Delhi, pp: 210-216..

  36. Parkash, V., Sapana, S. Kaushik and A. Aggarwal, 2009. Endomycorrhizal association of Khair (Acacia catechu Willd.): A traditionally important medicinal plant of Himachal Pradesh. Mycorrhiza News, 21: 15-18.

  37. Parkash, V., S. Sharma, K. Kaushih and A. Aggarwal, 2009. Effect of soil sterilization on bio-inoculants activity in establishment of Acacia catechu Willd. Phytomorphology, 59: 51-57.

  38. Parkash, V., S. Sharma and A. Aggarwal, 2009. A monograph of Acaulospora spp. (VAM fungi) in rhizosphere of sunflower in Haryana, India. Helia, 32: 69-76.
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  39. Parkash, V. and A. Ashok, 2009. Diversity of endomycorrhizal fungi and its synergistic effect on growth of Acacia catechu Willd. J. For. Sci., 55: 461-468.
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  40. Aggarwal, A., V. Parkash, D. Sharma, S. Sharma and R.S. Mehrotra, 2009. Mycoflora of sunflower rhizosphere in relation to soil fumigation. Helia, 32: 77-84.
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  41. Singh, K., Dharmpal and V. Parkash, 2008. Synthesis, spectroscopic studies and in vitro anti fungal activity of organosilicon (IV) and organotin (IV) complexes of 4- amono-5-mercapto-3-methyl-S-triazole Schiff Bases. Phosphorus, Sulphur, Silicon Related Elem., 183: 2784-2794.
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  42. Sharma, S., V. Parkash and A. Aggarwal, 2008. Glomales I: A monograph of Glomus spp. in rhizosphere of sunflower (Glomaceae) of Haryana, India. Helia, 31: 13-18.
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  43. Parkash, O., R. Kumar and V. Parkash, 2008. Synthesis and antifungal activity of some new 3-hydroxy-2-(1-phenyl-3 aryl-4 pyrazolyl) chromones. Eur. J. Med. Chem., 43: 435-440.
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  44. Sharma, S., V. Parkash, S. Kaushish, A. Aggarwal and P. Rani, 2007. Biological control of wilt and root rot of Acacia nilotica L. In: Biocontrol of Plant Diseases, Trivedi, P.C. (Ed.). Avishkar Publishers, Jaipur, Rajasthan, pp: 125-135.

  45. Parkash, V., A. Aggarwal and R.S. Mehrotra, 2007. Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizae: Modern Research Trends and Future Prospects. In: The Mycorrhizae: Diversity, Ecology and Application, Tiwari, M. and S.C. Sati (Eds.). Daya Publishers, New Delhi, India, pp: 102-126.

  46. Aggarwal, A., S. Sharma, D. Sharma and V. Parkash, 2007. Effect of Fungitoxicants on Non- Target Microorganisms. In: In: Advances in Mycology and Plant Pathology, Prashar, I.B. and M.P. Sharma (Eds.). Bisan Singh and Mahendar Pal Singh, Dehradun, India, pp: 227-243..

  47. Aggarwal, R., G. Sumran, R. Kumar, A. Aggarwal and V. Parkash, 2006. Synthesis and antifungal activity of some new1-aryl/ heteroaryl-4-methyl-1, 2, 4-triazolo [4, 3-a] quinoxalines. Indian J. Heterocyclic Chem., 16: 1-4.
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  48. Aggarwal, A., V. Parkash, S. Sharma and R.S. Mehrotra, 2006. Impact of Fertilizers on VAM Fungi: A Review. In: Emerging Trends in Mycology, Plant Pathology and Microbial Biotechnology, Bagyanarayana, G., B. Bhadraiah and I.K. Kunwar (Eds.). BSP BS Publications, Hyderabad.

  49. Aggarwal, A., V. Parkash and R.S. Mehrotra, 2006. VAM Fungi as Biocontrol Agents for Soil Borne Plant Pathogens. In: Plant Protection in New Millennium, Gadewar, A.V. and B.P. Singh, Satish Serial Pub. House, New Delhi, India, pp: 131-147.

  50. Aggarwal, A., V. Aggrawal, V. Parkash and S. Sharma, 2006. Ethecis and Religion-Scientific Perspective. In: Nat. Sem. on Science and Technology in Sanscrit Sastraic Traditions, Rani, V. (Ed.). Parimal Publication, New Delhi, India, pp: 315-319..

  51. Sharma, S., A. Aggarwal, V. Parkash and D. Sharma, 2005. Seasonal population dynamics of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (VAM) associated with Tectona grandis L. and Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees. Ind. Phytopathol., 58: 163-167.
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  52. Sharma, S., A. Aggarwal, V. Parkash and D. Sharma, 2005. Mass production of VAM fungi using different substrates and hosts. J. Mycopathol. Res., 43: 51-56.
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  53. Parkash, V., R.S. Mehrotra and A. Aggarwal, 2005. Some Aspects of Fungal Diversity and Conservation. In: In: The Fungi-Diversity and Conservation in India, Dargan, J.S., G.S. Atri and J.S. Dingra, (Eds.). Bisen Singh Mahendara Pal Singh, Dehradun, (U.A) India, pp: 21-31..

  54. Parkash, V., A. Aggarwal, S. Sharma and D. Sharma, 2005. Effect of endophytic mycorrhizae and fungal bioagent on the development and growth of Eucalyptus saligna Sm. seedlings. Bull. Nat. Inst. Ecol., 15: 127-131.

  55. Parkash, V., A. Aggarwal, S. Sharma and D. Sharma, 2005. Antifungal activity of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal on some phytopathogenic fungi. Bull. Nat. Inst. Ecol., 15: 215-218.

  56. Aggarwal, A., V. Parkash, D. Sharma, S. Sharma and R.S. Mehrotra, 2005. Vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal (VAM) aids in growth of Prosopis juliflora and Tecomella undulata in arid/semi arid climate. J. Mycol. Plant Pathol., 35: 184-187.
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  57. Aggarwal, A., V. Parkash, D. Sharma, S. Sharma and R.S. Mehrotra, 2005. Some Environmentally Safe Approaches to Crop Disease Control Towards Sustainable Agriculture. In: Advancing Frontiers in Ecological Researches in India, Kandya, A.K. and U. Gupta (Eds.). Bisen Singh Mahendara Pal Singh, Dehradun, India, Pp: 253-273.

  58. Aggarwal, A., V. Parkash, D. Sharma and S. Sharma, 2005. Vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal (VAM) aids in growth of Prosopis juliflora and Tecomella undulate in arid/semi arid climate. J. Mycol. Plant Pathol., 35: 184-187.

  59. Aggarwal, A., V. Parkash, D. Sharma and S. Sharma, 2005. Mycorrhizal Occurrence, Status and Diversity of Some Ethnobotanical Plants of Himachal Pradesh. In: The Fungi-Diversity and Conservation in India, Dargan, J.S., G.S. Atri and J.S. Dhingra (Eds.). Bisen Singh Mahendara Pal Singh. Dehradun, (U.A.) India, pp: 241-251.

  60. Aggarwal, A., D. Sharma, V. Parkash, S. Sharma and A. Gupta, 2005. Effect of soil application of Bavistin and Dithane M -45 on the occurrence of endophytic mycorrhizae and rhizosphere microbes of sunflower crop. Helia, 28: 75-88.

  61. Aggarwal, A., V. Parkash, D. Sharma and S. Sharma, 2004. Ethnobotanical studies on some wild plants of lower hills of Himachal Pradesh. Applied Bot. Abstr., 24: 135-146.
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  62. Aggarwal, A., S. Sharma, V. Parkash, D. Sharma and R.S. Mehrotra, 2004. Species Diversity and VAM Association of Some Economically Important Plants of North India. In: Microbial Diversity: Opportunities and Challenges, Gautam, P. (Ed.). Shree Pub. and Distributors, New Delhi, pp: 309-318.

  63. Parkash, V., A. Aggarwal, S. Sharma and R.S. Mehrotra, 2003. Ethnomedicinal studies on some wild plants of district Hamirpur in himachal pradesh. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Biochemical Sciences: Health and Environmental Aspects, October 2-4, 2003, Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd., pp: 275-278.

  64. Mehrotra, R.S., V. Parkash and A. Aggarwal, 2003. Environmentally safe approaches to root disease control. Kavaka, 31: 17-32.

  65. Mehrotra R.S. and V. Parkash, 2002. India's most useful and popular plant “PAN” (Piper betel Linn.). In: Souvenir, Science in Ancient India, Gita Niketan Awasiya Vidyalaya, Kurukshetra, Jaiswal (Ed.). Bigyan Bharti, Haryana, pp: 52-55..

  66. Aggarwal, A., D. Sharma, Anuradha, V. Parkash and R.S. Mehrotra, 2001. Electrophoresis pattern of mycelial protein: A tool for differentiation of Phytophthora species from Chukrasia tabularis. Ind. Phytopathol., 54: 424-428.
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  67. Kumar, J., A. Aggarwal, P. Rani, D. Sharma and V. Parkash, 2000. Plant Quarantine. In: Glimpses in Plant Sciences, Aneja, K.R., M.U. Charaya, A. Aggarwal, D.K. Hans and S.A. Khan (Eds.). Pragati Prakashan, Meerut, pp: 125-136..