MEDICINAL & AROMATIC PLANTS

Gopal Shukla is currently working as Assistant Professor Forestry at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India. He holds an M. Sc. and Ph. D. Degree in Forestry from Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya. Prior to joining the university job he has worked under NAIP, NICRA and SERB projects. The focus of his research and development work is on forest ecology and conservation. He is currently engaged in forestry training and development the aspects of forestry, agroforestry, medicinal plants and climate change.

Bidhan Roy is Professor in the Department of Seed Science and Technology, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari Cooch Behar, West Bengal. He actively involves himself in research, teaching of UG & PG students. Dr. Roy has about 18 years of research experience in Plant Breeding, Biotechnology and Seed Production of field crops. He has also an adequate amount of experience in educating farming community through extension works. He has guided many clusters of farmers for production of quality seed of field crops and the performance of the cluster in respect of seed production is excellent. He successfully handled four research projects and some other projects are running successfully. To recognize his distinction he has been awarded a number of awards by scientific societies.

Vineeta is currently working as Assistant Professor (Forestry) in Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India. She holds a degree of B. Sc. Forestry and M. Sc. Forestry from Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal Central University, Srinagar. She has more than 5 years of teaching and research experience. The focus of her research is Agroforestry, Ethanobotany and Medicinal Plants.

Sumit Chakravarty has a wide experience in forestry training, research and development. He is currently working as a Professor in Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India. He holds a M. Sc. Degree in Forestry and Ph. D. Degree in Agronomy from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. He has conducted research on several aspects of forestry, agroforestry, medicinal plants and climate change. He has trained many students in these fields. The focus of his research and development work is on forest ecology and conservation.