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पूर्वोत्तर क्षेत्रीय विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान   
North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology 
deemed-to-be-university under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
Nirjuli - 791109, Arunachal Pradesh 
faculties

Dr. Binay Singh

Professor

Horticulture and Agroforestry, Ethnobotany and Wild edible plant of northeast India

e-mail: bsingh(dot)nird[AT]gmail(dot)com
Phone(EPBX/Office): +94360-225401-11, Ext. 6113

  • Professional Background
  • Honors and Awards
  • Educational Details
  • Administrative Background
  • Sponsored Research Projects
  • Memberships in Professional bodies
  • Teaching Engagements
  • Ph.D. Supervised
  • Courses or Conferences Organised
  • Books Authored
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  • Miscellaneous
  • Research: (Last Two Years)
From To Designation Organisation
06-02-2013 Continuing Professor NERIST
05-02-2010 04-02-2013 Director NIRD-NERC Guwahati
31-3-2009 04-02-2010 Professor NERIST
16-11-2008 30-03-09 Asst. Professor / Reader NERIST
16-11-2005  15-11-2008 Adviser Horti & Allied North Eastern Council  Shillong
05-11-2002          05 -11-2004 Adviser Horti & Allied North Eastern Council  Shillong
26-04-1997 04-11-2002 Asst. Professor / Reader NERIST
01-07-1987 25-04-1997 Lecturer NERIST
22-02-1985 30-06-1987 Research C.S. Azad University  of Agriculture & Technology
08-02-1984         12-02-1985  Training Assistant (Horticulture) ICAR Research Complex Basar
Award Institute Year
National Associate ship Department of Biotechnology (Govt. of India) 1994-95
Senior Research Fellowship ICAR March, 1985
Junior Research Fellowship ICAR (1981-82) and (1982-83).
Degree Subject University Year
Ph.D. Horticulture C.S.A University Of Agriculture & Technology,  Kanpur 1987
M.Sc. (Agri.) Horticulture Agra University 1983
B.Sc. (Agri.) Horticulture Agra University 1981
From To Designation Organisation
July 1987 August 1997 Lab. In-charge Forestry Lab , NERIST
28-June-1991 31- Aug- 1994 Asstt. Warden Block E, NERIST
09-Aug-1988 12-Jul-1989 Security In-charge NERIST
30-Aug-1995 06-Jan-1999 Horticulture In-charge NERIST
20-Nov-1996 16-Aug-1997 Guest House In-charge NERIST
29-Nov-2002 01-May-2003 Program Coordinator & Development Strategist Development North Eastern Region Community Resource management Project
Topic Funding Agency Year
“Mapping Management and analysis of Medicinal and Aromatic plants in Arunachal Pradesh using GIS and Phytochemical and Molecular Techniques.” North Eastern Council, Shillong Ongoing
“Research Development, Documentation, Conservation of Wild edible, Aromatic and Medicinal plants of Arunachal Pradesh and adjoining state of the Region.” North Eastern Council, Shillong Ongoing
Studies on Diversity, Taxonomy and Population Status of Endemic & Rare Medicinal plants for Promotion of Conservation in Arunachal Pradesh” North Eastern Council, Shillong Ongoing
Agro-horti-silvi-pastoral system as appropriate pattern of land-use for hilly tracts of Arunachal Pradesh GBPIHED  
Germplasm collection and Establishment of germplasm bank of citrus species in Arunachal Pradesh DST  
Collection and evaluation of Lesser Known Fruits of Arunachal Pradesh MHRD, Govt. of India  
Collection, evaluation and documentation of Non Timber Forest Products in Arunachal Pradesh CSIR, Govt. of India  
Study on Diversity, Ethno botany and Ecology of Medicinal and Other   Edible Plant species in Dehang-Debang Biosphere Reserve (DDBR) of Arunachal Pradesh MoEF, New Delhi, India  
Mapping Management and analysis of Medicinal and Aromatic plants in Arunachal Pradesh using GIS and Phytochemical and Molecular Techniques NEC  
Studies on Taxonomical Problems related to Piper species of Arunachal Pradesh DST  
Documentation, Inventorization and utilization of ethinic knowledge for the conservation and management of Dehang-Debang Biosphere Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh MoEF, New Delhi, India  
Bamboo species of Arunachal Pradesh: Documentation, adoption of Modern propagation techniques and scientific management for Sustainable production of   Traditionally Utilized Species    
Improvement of infrastructural facilities in Agroforestry and Sustainable Forestry Laboratory of Forestry Department MHRD, New Delhi  
  1. Indian Society for Technical Education.
  2. Indian Society of Horticulture.
  3. Indian Association of Angiosperm and Taxonomy
Title Course Code Module Semester
Horticulture FR  3202  DEGREE 1st Year, 2nd Semester
Agroforestry FR 4101 DEGREE 2nd Year, 1st Semester
Forest Nursery Management FR 4102 DEGREE 2nd Year, 1st Semester
Forest Seed Technology FR 5101 DEGREE 3rd Year, 1st Semester
Community Forestry & Agroforestry system FR 7204 MASTER DEGREE 1st Year, 2nd Semester
Topic Scholar Name Status of PHD Registration Year
Characterization of Citrus species of Arunachal Pradesh by Karyomorphology and SDS-PAGE of Proteins Dr. Mohesh Gogoi Awarded in 2006  
Development of Agrole chronologia for domestication and quality aspect of Bhingaraja(Eclipta postrata L. ) Dr. Simant Kumar Kalita Awarded in 2012  
Study of wild edible plants and analysis of Nutritional value of certain species occurring in Kokrajhar District of Assam Mrs. Jahnivi Bhrama Awarded in 2015  
Conference Name Sponsored By Date
1. Bamboo species of NE India: Adoption of Sustainable Cultivation Techniques for Socio-Economic Development of Rural People NEC, Shillong & DST, New Delhi. 15th-16th December, 2006
2.Agroforestry for Socioeconomic Development of North Eastern Region NEC Shillong 11th -12th December, 2009
3. Transformation in Rural Economy of NE hills Region in India: Status determinant and prospects NEC, Shillong 7th -8th May, 2010
  1. Gajurel, P. R., P. Rethy, Y. Kumar and B. Singh. 1999. Taxonomic problem and distribution of Piper species in North East India with special reference to Arunachal Pradesh. In: Biodiversity,taxonomy and conservation of  flowering plants( Ed. M Sivadasan and Phillip Mathew. PP 57-68.
  2. Sood, K.K., Singh, B. and Rethy, P. 2000. Agroforestry approaches for sustainable in Arunachal Pradesh in next millenium.  Ed. Kohli, R.K., Man and Forests.( Accepted)
  3.   B. Singh, P. Rethy and Sood, K.K. 2000. Growing Ornamental Plants for Household landscaping in   Arunachal Pradesh. Submitted Orchid Society of Arunachal Pradesh.
  4.  Gajurel, P. R., P. Rethy and B. Singh 2000. The Genus Piper in North-East India: Species Diversity, Taxonomy and its potential for commercialization. Sustainable management Book Distribution and Publishers Dehradune.
  5. Gogoi, M., Singh, B., Rethy, P. and Kalita S. Genetic Diversity of Citrus in  Arunachal Pradesh and their utilization. Bidiversity of Eastern Himalaya n protected  Edited by P.P. Baruha 277-278.
  1. Singh, B., P. Rethy and A. Prasad (1990) Effect of Certain Micronutrients on the Physical and Bio-chemical Parameters of Kagzi lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle) fruits. Progressive Hort. vol.22 (1-4), pp. 216-219.
  2. Singh, A.R. and B. Singh (1991) Performance of Lemon Citrus lemon Burm. Cultivars in the Gangetic Plains of Northern India. Scientific Horticulture, vol.1, pp. 23-27.
  3. Singh, B., P. Rethy & A.S. Arunachala (1992) Effect of Different Level of Nitrogen and Methods of Planting on Growth & Yield of Cauliflower  Brassica  oleracea  var. botrytis cv. Snowball-I. Indian Hill Farming, vol. 5(2) pp. 155-157.
  4. Singh, B and P. Rethy (1994) The Effect of Micronutrients on the Intensity of Die-back of Kagzi lime Citrus aurantifolia  Swingle. Progressive  Horti., vol.26 (3-4) pp.178-182.
  5. Singh, B., P. Rethy and A.S. Arunachala (1994) Prospects of Agroforestry in Arunachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Hill farming, vol. 7. (2), pp.119-123.
  6. Singh, B., Rethy P. and N.D. Singh (1995) Effect of Micronutrients and NAA on Storage of Kagzi lime Citrus aurantifolia Swingle. Scientific Horticulture, vol. 4, pp. 29-33.
  7. Singh, A.R., B.Singh, and N.D. Singh (1995) Influence of Cultivars and Period of Operation on the Success of Veneer Grafting in Mango (Mangifera indica L.).Scientific Horticulture, vol. 4, pp. 7-13
  8. Singh, B and P. Rethy (1995) Effect of Certain Micronutrient and NAA on Flowering and Fruiting of Kagzi Lime Citrus aurantifolia Swingle. Indian Journal of Hill Farming, vol. 8 (2) pp.152-157.
  9. Singh, B and P. Rethy (1996) Response of Varying Concentration of Boron Yield & Quality of Grapes Vitis Viunifera  L. Scientific Horticulture, vol. 5, pp. 9-12
  10. Singh, B., and P. Rethy (1996) Effect of certain micronutrients and NAA on the yield of Kagzi lime Citrus aurantifolia Swingle. Advances in Horticulture & Forestry Science, vol. (5) pp. 43-49.
  11. Rethy, P., and Singh, B. and N.D. Singh (1996) Role of Extension Forestry in the Implementation of Social Forestry Programme in Arunachal Pradesh.  Advances in Horticulture & Forestry,vol. (5) pp.187-196.
  12. Singh, B. (1997) Agroforestry Intervention for Sustainable Productivity in Arunachal Pradesh. J.Natcon, vol. 9 (1) pp. 97-106.
  13. Gajurel, P.R., P.Rethy, Y. Kumar and B. Singh (1999) Taxonomic problem and distribution of Piper species in North East India with special reference to Arunachal Pradesh. Biodiversity, taxonomy and conservation of  flowering plants( Ed. M Sivadasan and Phillip Mathew),pp.57-68.
  14. Singh, B., P. Rethy and Sood, K. K (1999) Growing Ornamental Plants for Households Landscaping in Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Forest News vol.17 (1&2), pp.38-43.
  15. Sood, K.K., T.C. Meiti, G. Pangging and Singh, B. (2000) Dominant Indigenous Agroforestry Systems of Biodiversity Rich North Lakhimpur District of Assam, India. J. Ecobiol. vol.12 (3), pp.189-198.
  16. P. Rethy, K.K. Sood, B.Singh, A. Chakraborty and D. Kago (2000) Unique Agri-Piscicultural practices Apatani Tribe in Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. J. Ecobiol. vol.12(3), pp.185-188.
  17. Singh,B., P. Rethy and Sood, K.K. (2000) Technologies for Mineral Waste Land Reclamation Through Plantation. The Indian Mining and Engineering Journal, vol. 39(4), pp.18-20.
  18. Sokhlet, B., Singh, B., P. Rethy, K. K. Sood and K. Upadhyaya (2001) Identification and Evaluation of Existing Homestead Agroforestry System in Cherapunjee, Meghalaya, Range Mgmt. & Agroforestry, vol. 22 (1) : pp.106-112.
  19. Singh, B., P. Rethy, N. Upadhyay, S. Kalita and M. Gogoi (2001) Food security through Horticultural Crops in Arunachal Pradesh. Business Perspectives, vol. 3 (2), pp.143-166.
  20. Gajurel,P.R., P.Rethy,Y. Kumar and Singh, B.(2002) Numerical  Taxonomic  Studies on species of Piper L.(Piperaceae) of North East India. Rheedea, vol.12 (2), pp.107-122.
  21. Kalita, S., Singh, B., P.  Rethy & M Gogoi (2002) Effect of Plant Hormones on Seed Germination of Citrus reticulata Blanco. Journal of hill research vol. 15(2), pp.108-112.
  22. S. Kalita, Singh, B., P. Rethy and M. Gogoi (2003) Effect of Plant Growth Hormones with Varying Concentration on Seed Germination of Citrus grandis. Journal Natcon., vol.15 (2), pp.351-356.
  23. Gajurel, P.R., P. Rethy and B. Singh (2003) Importance of Systematic Investigation of proper Utilization and Conservation of Piper Species of North-East India. Ethnomedicine of North-East India. pp.305-313
  24. Singh, B. & Mohesh Gogoi (2003). Citrus Orchard Management in North Eastern Region India.  Journal of the North eastern council, vol. 23(2), pp.1-6.
  25. A. Angami, S. Kalita, Singh, B. and P. Rethy (2003) Potential of Wild Fruits in Arunachal Pradesh. Journal of the North Eastern Council, vol. 23 (3), pp. 1-4.
  26. Singh, B., M. Gogoi, P.Rethy, A.K.Mishra and S. Katila. (2003) Citrus species in Arunachal Pradesh: Diversity and Economic Prospect. Indian J. Citriculture, vol. 2(1), pp. 1-9.
  27. Singh,B., P. Rethy, M. Gogoi and S. Kalita (2004) Distribution Pattern of Citrus species in Arunachal Pradesh. Journal of Hill Research, vol.17(1), pp.13-16.
  28. Singh, B., Kalita, S., Rethy, P. and M. Gogoi (2004) Impact of Horticulture in Rural Development of Arunachal Pradesh, Journal of Social Science Research Institute of Arunachal Pradesh vol.2 (1-2), pp. 25-30.
  29. Singh, B. Rethy, P., Gogoi, M., Kalita, S., Deori, D., and Sailo J. (2004) Managing tea Nursery for more returns. Indian horticulture July- September
  30. P.Handique, K.K. Sood, B.Singh and P.Rethy (2004). Agroforestry system in Arunachal Pradesh: Potential for Sustainable land use development. Arunachal University Research Journal, vol 7 (2), pp.27-34.
  31. G. Mohesh, B. Singh, P. Rethy and A.K. Mishra (2005) Cytological studies in some Citrus species of Arunachal Pradesh. Indian J. Genet.,vol.65(1), pp.70-72
  32. P. Handique, B. Singh, P. Rethy, P.R. Gajurel, K.K.Sood and A.Angami (2006) Bamboo Species of Arunachal Pradesh with special reference to Utilization pattern and Cultivation Practices in West Siang district. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, vol. 13 (1), pp. 1-7
  33. A. Angami, P.R.Gajurel, P.Rethy, Singh, B. and S.K. Katila. (2006). Status and potential of wild edible plants of Arunachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, vol. 5(4), pp.541-550.
  34. Singh., B., Rethy, P.,  Hazarika, H., Gajurel, P.R. and R.Kagyung (2009) Wild edible  plants  and its Commercial Potential: A Case Study from Itanagar area of  Arunachal Pradesh. The Journal of Non timber forest Products, vol.16 (2), pp.139-144.
  35. D. Bhabajit, Gajurel P. R., P. Rethy, Singh, B. & Hazarika, H. (2009) Ethnomedicinal uses of Cinnamomum Schaeffer (Lauraceae)  by ethnic communities of Arunachal Pradesh, Pleione vol.3(1), pp. 9-12.
  36. Katila, S., P.L.Singh and Singh, B (2010) Studies on spacing and Nutrient management Practices on Growth and Yield of Elipta prostrate L. and residual soil properties. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, vol.6, pp.639-644.
  37. R. Buragohain, P. R.  Gajurel, P. Rethy and B Singh. 2012. Ficus conglobata King: A rare and lesser known species from Arunachal Pradesh, N. E. India. Pleione 6(2): 415-419.
  38. J. Brahma, B. Singh and T. Mandal. 2014. Sacred Grooves: An analysis made in the cultural perspective within BTC, Assam, India. Journal of Biological & Scintific Opinion 2(5): 320-323.
  39. J. Brahma, B. Singh, P. Rethy and P. R. Gajurel. 2014. Nutritional analysis of some selected wild edible species consumed by the boro tribes of Kokarajhar district, BTC, Assam. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 7(3): 34-38
  40. J. Brahma, B. Singh, and P. Rethy. 2014. Bioactive and Nutraceutical compound manipulation in Hibiscus sabdariffa L. leaves a common undershrub consumed by the Bodo tribes of BTC, Assam, India. International Research Journal of Pharmacy, 5(6):463-467.
  41. J. Brahma and B. Singh. 2014. Phytochemical Screening, Mineral composition and nutritive analysis of the leaves of Gonostegia hirta: An important undershrub consumed by the Bodos of Kokrajhar district, Assam. International Journal of Current Research in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences 1(2): 99-106.
  42. Gajurel, P.R., P. Rethy, B.Singh and A.Angami. Ethnobotanical studies of Adi tribe in Dehang Debang biosphere reserve in Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalaya. Ethnobotany (Accepted for publication)
  43. R. Buragohain, P. R.  Gajurel, B.C. Kalita, P. Rethy and B. Singh. 2013. Ficus geocarpa Teijsm. Ex Miq. (Moraceae)- A new reecord for India. Taiwania (Under review).
  44. Chandan Tamuly, R. Buragohain, Moushumi Hazarika, Jayanta Bora, P. R. Gajurel. 2013. Assesment of antioxidant of six Ficus species- Underutilized fruits from North East India. International Journal of Fruit Science (Under review)
  45. Rubul Buragohain, P. R. Gajurel, P. Rethy and B. Singh.2013. Ficus variegata Blume (Moraceae)- A new record from Arunachal Pradesh, India. BNHS (Under review)
  46. P R Gajurel, Kh. Ronald, R. Buragohain, P. Rethy, B. Singh and S. Potsangbam. 2014. Diversity and Population status of high value medicinal plants in higher altitude forests of Indian Eastern Himalaya. International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Services & Management (Under review)
BOOKS EDITED
  1. P. Rethy, P.P. Dabral, B. Singh and K.K. Sood (eds).2002. Forest Conservation and Management. International Book Distributors, Dehradun.
  2. Gajurel P. R. Rethy P., Singh, B & Kumar Y. 2008. Piper species o North East India- Arunachal Pradesh: BSMPS, Dehradun. ISBN-978-81-211-0533-0 (Total pg 202 with 43 figures and 30plates)
  3. B. Singh, A. Angami, P. Rethy & P.R. Gajurel Edible fruits of Arunachal Pradesh- Diversity & utilizations (to be published)
Area of research

Horticulture and Agroforestry, Wild edible plant of northeast India

Recent Publication

J. Brahma, B. Singh and T. Mandal. 2014. Sacred Grooves: An analysis made in the cultural perspective within BTC, Assam, India. Journal of Biological & Scintific Opinion 2(5): 320-323.

J. Brahma, B. Singh, P. Rethy and P. R. Gajurel. 2014. Nutritional analysis of some selected wild edible species consumed by the boro tribes of Kokarajhar district, BTC, Assam. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 7(3): 34-38

J. Brahma, B. Singh, and P. Rethy. 2014. Bioactive and Nutraceutical compound manipulation in Hibiscus sabdariffa L. leaves a common undershrub consumed by the Bodo tribes of BTC, Assam, India. International Research Journal of Pharmacy, 5(6):463-467.

J. Brahma and B. Singh. 2014. Phytochemical Screening, Mineral composition and nutritive analysis of the leaves of Gonostegia hirta: An important undershrub consumed by the Bodos of Kokrajhar district, Assam. International Journal of Current Research in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences 1(2): 99-106.

Sponsored projects/Consultancy
No Project Title Name of P.I./Co-P.I. Duration Funding Agency Amount
1 Mapping, Analysis and Management of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Arunachal Pradesh using GIS, Dr. Binay Singh
(Phytochemical and Molecular Techniques)