Dr. Kalidas Upadhyaya
Assistant Professor (Forestry)
Department of Forestry
Mizoram University
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E-mail: kalidaskhanal@yahoo.com;
kumzu70@gmail.com
Educational qualifications:
Certificate in Forestry (Two years), B.Sc. (Forestry), M.Sc.(Agroforestry), Ph.D.
Professional experience:
Teaching: 10 years
Research: 13 years
Positions held:
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Assistant Professor (Forestry) since December, 2005
Instructor (Forestry development), Agriculture Technical Vocational Education and
Training programme (ATVET), Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopia, 2001-2003
Training attended:
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Workshop cum training programme on “Recent Advances in Medicinal and Aromatic
Plants” from April 11 – 25, 2011, organized by Department of Horticulture, Aromatic
and Medicinal Plants, Mizoram University, Tanhril, Aizawl.
Two weeks Training on the Application of Remote Sensing Jointly Organized by
Department of Geography, Rajiv Gandhi University, Doimukh and Arunachal Pradesh State
Remote Sensing Application Centre, Itanagar sponsored by NNRMS, Department of Space,
Govt. of India during January 3-17, 2007.
Certificate course (One week) on Conservation Biology Applied Reasearch Methods
and Approaches in Biodiversity Conservation organized by Department of Zoology,
Arunachal University, Itanagar in collaboration with Ashoka Trust for Research in
Ecology and Environment (ATREE).
Fifty days Training course on Agroforestry for wasteland development in the hill
region from ICAR Research complex for NEH Region, Borapani, Shillong, Meghalaya
during June – July, 1993.
Honors/Awards:
 Gold Medal for Academic excellence in B.Sc. (Forestry).
 Certificate of Merit in M.Sc.
 Senior Research Fellowship by CSIR, New Delhi in 2000.
Courses Taught:
At UG level: Farm Forestry, Nursery Establishment and Management, Non
Timber Forest Products, Plantation Establishment and Management.
At PG level: Agroforestry, Silviculture and Plantation Technique, Watershed
Management, Forest Utilization, Soil Science
Publications: 35
Conference/seminar workshop attended: 15
Students supervised: M.Sc. Dissertation – 7; Ph.D. – 3 (ongoing)
Member of Professional Societies
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Life member, National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi
Life member, Bamboo Society of India, Bangalore
Member, Society of Tropical Forestry Scientist, SFRI, Jabalpur
Member, National Institute of Ecology, New Delhi
Area of Interest: Agroforestry, Restoration ecology, Forest resources utilization
Important publications:
Refereed Journals:
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Upadhyaya , K. , Arunachalam , A., Arunachalam , K. and Das, A.K.. (2012).
Decomposition and nutrient release patterns of Phyllostachys bambusoides and
Arundinaria racemosa, India. Journal of Forestry Research, 23(2): 245-252
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Upadhyaya, K., Sahoo, U.K. Vanlalhriatpuia, K. and Roy, S. (2012). Decomposition
Dynamics and Nutrient Release Pattern from Leaf Litters of Five Commonly Occurring
Homegarden Tree Species in Mizoram, India. Journal of Sustainable Forestry, 31:711–
726.
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U.K.Sahoo, K. Vanlalhriatpuia, S. Roy, Upadhyaya, K. and L. Jeeceelee (2011). Effect of
leaf leachate of Areca catechu L. on important food crops of Mizoram. Range Management
& Agroforestry, 32(1): 45-48.
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U.K. Sahoo, P.Rocky, K. Vanlalhriatpuia and K. Upadhaya. (2011). Species composition,
production and energetic sustainability of homegardens in the highlands of eastern
Mizoram, India. Tree and Forest Science and Biotechnology,5 (special issue):1-13.
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U.K.Sahoo, K. Vanlalhriatpuia, K. Upadhyaya and S. Roy (2010).Effect of leaf extract of
some homegarden trees on food crops. Allelopathy Journal, 28(1): 123-134.
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U.K. Sahoo, L. Jeeceelee, K. Vanlalhriatpuia, K. Upadhyaya and J.H. Lalremruati (2010).
Allelopathic effects of leaf leachates of Mangifera indica L. on initial growth parameters of
few homegarden food crops. World Journal Agricultural Science, 6(5): 579-588.
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Pynskhem, K. Upadhyaya and U.K.Sahoo (2010) Aboveground biomass production and
nutrient allocation of Melocanna baccifera (Roxb) Nees in differently aged natural stands.
Journal of Bamboo and Rattan, 9(1&2): 91-99.
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Lalchhandami, U.K. Sahoo and K. Upadhyaya (2010). Growth and biomass production of
Michelia champaca L. and Toona ciliata M.Roem as affected by species mixture and N,P,
K application. Journal of Tropical Forestry, 27 (1): 29-37.
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Sahoo, U.K., Jeeceele, L., Vanlalhriatpuia, K, Upadhyaya, K. and Lalremruati, J.H.
(2010). Allelopathic effects of leaf leachate of Mangifera indica L. on initial growth
parameters of few homegarden food crops. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences,
6(5): 579-588. ISSN: 1817-3047
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Sahoo, U.K., Rocky, P., Vanlalhriatpuia, K, and Upadhyaya, K. (2010). Structural
diversity and functional dynamism of traditional home gardens of North-East India. The
Bioscan, 1: 159-171. ISSN: 0973-7049
 Upadhyaya, K., Arunachalam, A., Arunachalam, K. and Das, A.K. (2008). Aboveground
biomass and productivity appraisal of four important bamboo species growing along
different altitudinal regimes in Arunachal Pradesh. Journal of Bamboo and Rattan, 7(3&4):
219-234. ISSN: 0973-4449
 Sahoo, U.K., Tomar, J.M.S. and Upadhyaya, K. (2008). Phytosociological analysis of Pinus
kesiya stands exposed to varying intensities of disturbance at Umium watershed in N.E.
India. International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 34(4): 337-346. ISSN:
0377-015X
 Upadhyaya, K., Lalrempuia and Sahoo, U.K. (2007). Effect of seed source and temperature
on germination behavior and seedling vigour of Parkia roxburghii G. Don in North East
India. Journal of Tropical Forestry, 23(I&II): 35-39. ISSN: 0970-1494
 Sahoo, U.K., Upadhyaya, K. and Meitei, C.B. (2007). Allelopathic effects of Leucaena
leucocephala and Tectona grandis on germination and growth of maize. Allelopathy journal,
20(1): 135-144. ISSN: 0971-4693
 U.K. Sahoo, K. Upadhyaya and H. Lalrempuia. (2007). Effect of pretreatment and
temperature on the germination behaviour of seeds of Parkia roxburghii G. Don. Forests,
Trees and Livelihood. ISSN: 1472-8028
 Arunachalam, K., Upadhyaya, K. and Arunachalam, A. (2005). Foliage decomposition and
nutrient release dynamics of Bambusa balcooa and Bambusa pallida in a 9-year-old jhum
fallow. J. Bamboo and Rattan, 4(1): 41 – 54. ISSN: 0973-4449
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Arunachalam, A. and Upadhyaya, K. (2005). Microbial biomass during revegetation of
landslides in the humid tropics. Journal of Tropical Forest Science. 17: 306-311. ISSN:
0128-1283IISSSSN: 0128-1283ISSN: 0128-1283
 Upadhyaya, K., Arunachalam, A. and Arunachalam, K. (2004). Effect of bamboo foliage on
soil respiration, microbial biomass and N mineralization. J. Bamboo and Rattan, 3 (2): 169 –
183. ISSN: 0973-4449
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Upadhaya, K. and Arunachalam, A. (2004). Immediate effect of clear felling on soil C, N
and P in the humid tropical forest in Arunachal Pradesh. Journal of Tropical Forest Science
(Malaysia), 16(1): 136-139. ISSN: 0128-1283
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Upadhaya, K., Arunachalam, K. and Arunachalam, A. (2004). Microbial C, N and P in soils
of Phyllostachys bambusoides Plantation and Pinus roxburghii Forest in Arunachal Pradesh,
India. Journal of Tropical Forest Science, 16(2):260-264. ISSN: 0128-1283
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Upadhyaya, K. Arunachalam, A. and Arunachalam, K. (2003). Microbial biomass and
physico-chemical properties of soils under the canopy of Bambusa balcooa Roxb. and
Bambusa pallida Munro. Indian Journal of Soil Conservation, 31 (2): 152-156. ISSN: 09703349
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Khan, M.L., Upadhyaya Kalidas, Singha, Lal Bihari and Devi Ashalata. (2002). A plea for
conservation of threatened tree fern (Cyathea gigantea). Current Science. 82(4): 375-376.
ISSN: 0011-3891
Non-refereed but recognized Journals:
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Upadhyaya, K., Arunachalam, A., Arunachalam, K. and Joshi, R.C. (2005). Traditional
homestead Agro forestry in Tawang: A prospective land use system for high mountains.
Rajiv Gandhi University Research Journal, 8(2): 21-29. ISSN: 0972-2882
Chapters contributed to Bulletins
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Mary, P.P., Solanki, G.S., Limboo, D. and Upadhyaya, K. (1998). Observations on feeding
and territorial behaviour of Indian Rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) in Kaziranga National Park,
Assam, India. Tiger paper. 25(4): 25-28.
Pachuau, Lalchhuanawmi, Vanlalhriatpuia, K., Singh, Lanabir, Sahoo, U.K., Lalnilawma
and Upadhyaya, K. (2012). Production to processing of turmeric: an innovative approach
for livelihood improvement in Saiha. In G.C. Munda, S.V. Ngachan, Anup Das, S.
malngiang and Samik Chowdhury (Eds.) “Site SpecificFarming Systems Options for
Rural Livelihood – success stories from NEH Region” NAIP Bulletin No. 2, ICAR
Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Shollong, Meghalaya, pp. 69-71.
Seminar Proceedings:
Arunachalam, A., Bhattacharjee, A., Nag, A. and Upadhyaya, K. (1999) Vegetation
dynamics during recovery of landslides in Arunachal Pradesh. In: Proceedings of the
Seminar on Natural Disaster Management on 13th October 1999 at NERIST; Organised by
the Faculty of Natural Disaster Management, NERIST, Nirjuli. Pp. 21-33
Goswami, S.N., Upadhyaya, Kalidas and Arunachalam, A. (1999) Soil physico-chemical
properties and microbial biomass in different land use systems at lower altitudes of
Arunachal Pradesh. In: Proceedings of the National Seminar on Resources Management of
Self reliant Agricultural Economy of NE Region, NERIWALM, Tezpur. Pp.77/3-82/3.
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Sahoo, U.K., Rocky, P., Jeeceelee, L. and Upadhyaya, K. 2012. Floristic composition of
homegardens and plant use in the Champhai Valley landscape, Mizoram, NE India. In:
Symposium proceedings on Biodiversity Status and Coservation Strategies with reference to
NE India organized by CAS in Life Sciences, Manipur University, Imphal. Pp. 8-17.
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Upadhyaya, K., Vanlalfakawma, David C. and Malsawmkima, B. (2010). Forest
conservation and afforestation in Mizoram: role of Government and Non-Government
sector. In: Proceedings cum abstracts, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on
Sustainable Management and Conservation of Environment on 3- 4th June, 2010
organized by Department of Botany, Moran College, Moranhat, Assam. Pp. 18-32.
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Upadhyaya, K., Goswami, S.N. and Arunachalam, A. (1999) Soil properties in different
land use systems in higher altitude of Arunachal Pradesh. In: Proceedings of the National
Seminar on Resources Management of Self reliant Agricultural Economy of NE Region,
NERIWALM, Tezpur. Pp.83/3-86/3.
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Vanlalhriatpuia, K., Singh, S. Lanabir, Sahoo, U.K., Lalnilawma and Upadhyaya, K. (2012).
Economics of turmeric cultivation and prospects of its processing in Saiha district of
Mizoram. In: Book of Extended Summaries of the National Seminar on Livelihood options
for small and Marginal Farmers in Fragile Ecosystems on 9-10 August, 2012, organized by
ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, pp. 129 - 132.
Book Chapters:
 Tawnenga, Sahoo, U.K., Vanlalhluna, P.C. and Upadhyaya, K. (2007). Analyzing shifting
agriculture as a component of village landscape and local livelihoods: a case study in
Ailawang village, Mizoram, India. In: Shifting agriculture in Asia: Implications for
environmental conservation and sustainable livelihood (Eds. K.G. Saxena, Luohui Liang and
Kanok Rerkasem), Bishen Singh Mahandra Pal Singh, Dehradun, India. Pp. 121 – 136.
ISBN-978-81-211-0602-3
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Upadhyaya, K., Arunachalam, A. and Khan, M.L. (2002) Designing proper agroforestry
models for Arunachal: Scope and Challenges. In: Arunachal Pradesh: Environmental
Planning and sustainable Development (Edited by R.C. Sundriyal, T. Singh and G.N. Sinha),
Himavikas Occasional publication No.11, GB Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment &
Development, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, U.P. Pp.349-355. ISBN : 81-211-0290-1
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Upadhyaya, K., Arunachalam, A. and Khan, M.L. (2001) Medicinal and aromatic plant
resources of Arunachal Pradesh: conservation and sustainable utilization as a chemical
venture. In: Sustainable Management of Forests - India (Eds. A.Arunachalam & M.L. Khan),
International Book Distributors, Dehra Dun. Pp.187-196. ISBN-10: 81-7089-280-5
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Upadhyaya, K., Arunachalam, A., Khan, M.L. and Singh, N.D. (2001) Ecological and social
interactions in Agroforestry. In: Sustainable Management of Forests - India (Eds.
A.Arunachalam & M.L. Khan), International Book Distributors, Dehra Dun. Pp.395-408.
ISBN-10: 81-7089-280-5
Research Projects:
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Mapping and quantitative assessment of geographic distribution and population status of
plant resources of eastern Himalayan region (Funded by Department of Biotechnology,
New Delhi) – PI (Completed).
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Studies on structural diversity and functional dynamism of traditional home gardens in
relation to livelihood support in undivided Aizawl district of Mizoram (Funded by
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) – Co-PI (Completed).
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Studies on Decomposability, Nutrient Release Pattern and Mulching Potential of
Melocanna baccifera (Roxb.) Kurtz Leaf Litter in Mizoram Condition (Funded by UGC,
New Delhi – PI (Completed).
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Preventing extinction and improving conservation status of threatened plants through
application of biotechnological tools (Funded by DBT, New Delhi) – Co-PI (Ongoing).