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List of Publications
(Note: My name appears in the publications either as B. Mohan Kumar or as B.M. Kumar)
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MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Nair, P.K.R. (eds). 2011. Carbon Sequestration Potential Of
Agroforestry Systems: Opportunities And Challenges. Volume in the Book Series “Advances
in Agroforestry”. Springer Science, The Netherlands, (in press).
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2008 (Tr.). Krishi Gita (Agricultural Verses) [A treatise on
indigenous farming practices with special reference to Malayalam desam (Kerala)]. Asian
Agri-History Foundation (AAHF), 47 ICRISAT Colony-1, Brig. Sayeed Road, Secunderabad,
Andhra Pradesh, India, 111p.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Nair, P.K.R. (eds). 2006. TROPICAL HOMEGARDENS: A
Time-Tested Example of Sustainable Agroforestry. Volume 3 in the Book Series “Advances
in Agroforestry”. Springer, The Netherlands, 377p.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Nameer, P.O., and Luckins C. Babu (eds). 2003. Natural Resource
Management- Changing Scenarios and Shifting Paradigms. Kerala Agricultural University,
Thrissur, KAU P.O., Kerala, India, 103p.
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Editor. Journal of Tropical Agriculture: Volumes 42 (2004), 43 (2005), 44 (2006), 45 (2007),
46 (2008), 47 (2009), and 48 (2010) [journal website: http://www.jtropag.in].
Associate Editor. Agroforestry Systems, an international journal published by Springer
Science, The Netherlands. http://www.springer.com/life+sci/forestry/journal/10457?details
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Kunhamu, T.K., MOHAN KUMAR, B., and Samuel, S. 2011. Does tree management affect
biomass and soil carbon stocks of Acacia mangium Willd. stands in Kerala, India? In: Carbon
Sequestration in Agroforestry: Processes, Policy and Prospects. BM Kumar and PKR Nair
(eds). Volume in the Book Series “Advances in Agroforestry”. Springer Science, The
Netherlands,(in press)
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2011. Self sustaining models in India: Biofuels, eco-cities, ecovillages, and urban agriculture for a low carbon future. In: Designing Our Future from Local
and Regional Perspectives - Bioproduction, Ecosystems, and Humanity. Osaki, M., Braimoh,
A., and Nakagami, K. (eds). United Nations University, Tokyo, Japan (invited), pp 207-–
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Gowda, H.B.S. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2008. Root competition for phosphorus between
coconut palms and interplanted dicot trees along a soil fertility gradient. In: Towards
Agroforestry Design: An Ecological Approach. Advances in Agroforestry Series, Volume 4.
Jose, S. and Gordon, A. (eds), Springer, The Netherlands, pp 175–193.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2008. Carbon sequestration potential of multipurpose trees: a
synthesis. In: Environment, Agroforestry and Livestock Management. Kundu, S.S.,
Chaturvedi, O.P., Dagar, J.C., and Sirohi, S.K. (eds). International Book Distributing Co.,
Lucknow, India, ISBN 81-8189-227-5, pp 605–616 (invited).
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2008. Litter dynamics in plantation and agroforestry systems of the
tropics – a review of observations and methods. In: Ecological Basis of Agroforestry. Batish,
D.R., Kohli, R.K., Jose, S. and Singh, H.P. (eds), CRC Press, Boca Raton, USA, pp181–216
(invited).
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2008. Homegarden-based indigenous fruit tree production in
peninsular India. In: Indigenous Fruit Trees in the Tropics: Domestication, Utilization and
Commercialization. Akinnifesi, F.K., Leakey, R.R.B., Ajayi, O.C., Sileshi, G., Tchoundjeu,
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Z., Matakala, P., and Kwesiga, F.R. (eds). CAB International Publishing, Wallingford, UK,
pp 84–99 (invited).
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2008. Commentary on Krishi Gita. In: Krishi Gita (Agricultural
Verses) [A treatise on indigenous farming practices with special reference to Malayalam
desam (Kerala)]. Asian Agri-History Foundation (AAHF), 47 ICRISAT Colony-1, Brig.
Sayeed Road, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, pp 81–95.
MOHAN KUMAR B. 2007. Agroforestry systems and practices of Kerala. In: Agroforestry
systems and practices of India. Puri, S. and Panwar P. (eds). New India Publishing Agency,
New Delhi, pp 459–483 (invited).
MOHAN KUMAR B. 2007. Coconut-based agroforestry for productive and protective
benefits. In: Coconut for Rural Welfare. Proc. International Coconut Summit 2007, Kochi,
India. Thampan, P.K. and Vasu, K.I. (eds). Asian and Pacific Coconut Community, Jakarta,
Indonesia, pp 87–98 (invited).
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Nair, P.K.R. 2006. Preface. In: TROPICAL HOMEGARDENS:
A Time-Tested Example of Sustainable Agroforestry. Kumar B.M. and Nair P.K.R. (eds),
Volume 3 in the Book Series “Advances in Agroforestry”. Springer Science, The
Netherlands, pp ix.
Nair, P.K.R. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2006.
Introduction.
In: TROPICAL
HOMEGARDENS: A Time-Tested Example of Sustainable Agroforestry. Kumar B.M. and
Nair P.K.R. (eds), Volume 3 in the Book Series “Advances in Agroforestry”. Springer
Science, The Netherlands, pp 1–10.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2006. Carbon sequestration potential of tropical homegardens. In:
TROPICAL HOMEGARDENS: A Time-Tested Example of Sustainable Agroforestry.
Kumar B.M. and Nair P.K.R. (eds), Volume 3 in the Book Series “Advances in
Agroforestry”. Springer Science, The Netherlands, pp 185–204.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2005. Sustainable teak plantations in the tropics: the question of
nutrient management. In: Quality timber Products of Teak from Sustainable Forest
Management. Bhat, K.M., Nair, K.K.N., Bhat, K.V., Muralidharan, E.M., and Sharma, J.K.
(eds). Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi and ITTO, Japan, pp. 179–187.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2005. Litter dynamics in tropical plantation forestry and agroforestry
systems. In: Soil Biodiversity, Ecological Processes and Landscape Management.
Ramakrishnan, P.S., Saxena, K.G., Swift, M.J., Rao, K.S., and Maikhuri, R.K. (eds). Oxford
and IBH, New Delhi, pp. 87–111 (invited).
Kunhamu, T.K., MOHAN KUMAR, B., and Vishwanath, S. 2005. Tree allometry, volume
and aboveground biomass yield in a seven year-old Acacia mangium Willd. stand at
Thirvazhamkunnu, India. In: Multipurpose trees in the Tropics: Management and
Improvement Strategies, Tewari, V.P. and Srivastava, R.L. (eds). Proc. Internat. Symp. on
Multipurpose trees in the Tropics: Assessment, Growth and Management, held at Arid Forest
Research Institute, Jodhpur. Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur, pp. 415–421.
Peter, K.V., Achuthan Nair, M. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2005. Quality assurance
mechanism in agricultural education (Technical session IV). In: Proceedings National
Seminar on Quality of Agricultural Education in India. University of Agricultural Sciences,
Dharward, Karnataka, pp 174–179.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2004. Homegardens in agroforestry research: Methodology for field
investigation. In: Methodologies in Agroforestry Research. Rai, P. and Handa, AK (eds).
National Research Centre for Agroforestry. Jhansi, UP, pp 97–104.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2003. Homegardens as a livelihood security system in the humid
tropics with special reference to Kerala. In: Agroforestry: Potentials and Opportunities.
Pathak P.S. and Ram Newaj (eds.), Agrobios, Jodhpur, pp 121–142.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2003. Impact of climate change on Indian agricultural and natural
resources scenarios. In: Natural Resource Management: changing scenarios and shifting
paradigms. B. Mohan Kumar, P.O. Nameer and Luckins C. Babu (eds.), Kerala Agricultural
University, Thrissur, KAU P.O., Kerala, India, pp 66–76.
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MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2002. Dynamics, composition and floristics of Indian forests. Winter
School on Healthcare, Management and Diseases of Wild and Captive Animals. Centre for
Studies on Elephants and Department of Clinical Medicine, Kerala Agricultural University,
Thrissur, pp 1–9.
Peter, K.V., Sasikumar, B. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2002. Modern concepts in breeding of
spices. In: Proceedings of PLACROSYM XV Plantation Crops Symposium, Coffee Board.
Central Coffee Research Institute. Mysore, Karnataka. pp 1–5.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Peter, K.V. 2002. Woody perennials in the farmlands of Keralapolicy and legal aspects. In: Proc. National Workshop on Policy and Legal Issues in
Cultivation and Utilization of Bamboo, Rattan and Forest Trees in Private and Community
Lands. Mohanan, C., Chacko, K.C., Seethalakshmi, K.K., Sankar, S. Renuka, C.,
Muralidharan, E.M., and Sharma, J.K. (eds). Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, 680
653, Kerala, pp 166–170.
MOHAN KUMAR B., Muraleedharan P.K., and Mahajan, M. 2001. Linkages between
ecology and economics: an analysis of the non-wood forest production scenario in India. In:
Proc. Intl. Symp. Tropical Forestry Research: Challenges in the New Millennium. Varma,
R.V., Bhat, K.V., Muralidharan, E.M., and Sharma, J.K. (eds). Kerala Forest research
Institute, Peechi, 680 653, Kerala, pp 251–260.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and George, S.J. 2000. Tree canopy attributes, understorey light
transmittance and herbage yield in multipurpose tree-grass production systems in the humid
tropics of peninsular India. In: Man and Forests. Kohli, R.K., Singh, H.P. Vij, S.P., Dhir,
K.K., Batish, D.R., and Khurana, D.K. (eds). DNAES, IUFRO, ISTS and Panjab University,
Chandigarh 160 014, pp 125–133.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2000. Agroforestry. A chapter in “Karshikavigyanam- II
(Malayalam). The State Institute of Languages, Kerala.
Ashokan, P.K. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1997. Cropping systems and their water use. In:
The Natural Resources of Kerala. Thampi, K.B., Nayar N.M., and Nair C.S. (eds.) World
Wide Fund for Nature – India, Kerala State Office, Thiruvananthapuram, pp 200–206.
Prasoon Kumar and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1997. Density management diagram - a novel
approach in stand density manipulation of teak plantations. In: Proceedings of the
INTERNATIONAL TEAK SYMPOSIUM. December 2–4, 1991 at Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala. Chand Bhasha, S., Mohanan C., and Sankar, S. (eds.). Kerala Forest Department and
Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Kerala, India, pp 61–67.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1994. Agroforestry principles and practices. In: TREES AND TREE
FARMING. Thampan P.K. (ed.). Peekay Tree Research Foundation, Cochin, pp 25–64.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Babu, K.V.S., Sasidharan, N.K., and Mathew, T. 1992. Agroforestry
practices of central Kerala in a Socio-economic milieu. In: Proc. Sem. SOCIO-ECONOMIC
RESEARCH IN FORESTRY. Chand Bhasha, S., Muralidharan, P.K., Seethalakshmy, K.K.,
Sankaran K.V., and Nair K.K.N. (eds). Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, India, pp
209–220.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1991. Concepts of seed quality: Objectives and mechanisms of
quality control (Chapter 3). In: Tips on Vegetable Seed production. Rajan S. (ed.)
Communications Center, DOE, Kerala Agricultural University, Mannuthy, pp 12–17.
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Guillerme, S., MOHAN KUMAR, B., Menon, A., Hinnewinkel, C., Maire, E.,
Santhoshkumar, A.V. 2011. Impacts of public policies and farmers’ preferences on
agroforestry practices in Kerala, India. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, Special issue
“Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihoods in Tropical Land Use – Conflicts and Synergies
at the Landscape Scale”, Springer, The Netherlands, DOI 10.1007/s00267-011-9628-1 (in
press).
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2011. Species richness and aboveground carbon stocks in the
homegardens of central Kerala, India. AGRICULTURE, ECOSYSTEMS AND
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ENVIRONMENT, 140: 430–440, Elsevier Science, The Netherlands, DOI
10.1016/j.agee.2011.01.006.
Nair, P.K.R., Nair, V.D., MOHAN KUMAR, B., and Showalter, J.M. 2010. Carbon
sequestration in agroforestry systems. ADVANCES IN AGRONOMY, Academic Press,
USA, 108: 237–307, doi:10.1016/S0065-2113(10)08005-3.
Saha, S.K., Nair, P.K.R., Nair, V.D., and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2010. Carbon storage in
relation to soil size-fractions under some tropical tree-based land use systems. PLANT AND
SOIL, Springer, The Netherlands, 328: 433–446, DOI 10.1007/s11104-009-0123-x.
Kunhamu, T.K., MOHAN KUMAR, B., Viswanath, S., and Sureshkumar, P. 2010. Root
activity of young Acacia mangium Willd trees: influence of stand density and pruning as
studied by 32P soil injection technique. AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS, 78:27–38, Springer,
The Netherlands DOI: 10.1007/s10457-009-9205-2.
Rane, A.D. Ashokan, P.K., and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2010. Succession pattern in the
mangrove forest of Puduvyppu due to the human interference. INDIAN JOURNAL OF
FORESTRY. 33(1): 21–24.
MOHAN KUMAR B. and Takeuchi K. 2009. Agroforestry in the Western Ghats of
peninsular India and the Satoyama landscapes of Japan: a comparison of two sustainable land
use systems. SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE, Springer, The Netherlands 4:215–232, DOI
10.1007/s11625-009-0086-0.
Nair, P.K.R., Nair, V.D., MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Haile, S.G. 2009. Soil carbon
sequestration in tropical agroforestry systems: A feasibility appraisal. ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE AND POLICY, Elsevier Scientific Publishers, Amsterdam, 12: 1099–1111, The
Netherlands, doi:10.1016/j.envsci.2009.01.010.
Saha, S.K., Nair, P.K.R., Nair, V.D., and MOHAN KUMAR B. 2009. Soil carbon stock in
relation to plant diversity of homegardens in Kerala, India. AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS,
76(1): 53–65, Springer, The Netherlands, DOI 10.1007/s10457-009-9228-8.
Kunhamu, T.K., MOHAN KUMAR, B., Viswanath, S. 2009. Does thinning affect litterfall,
litter decomposition, and the associated nutrient release in Acacia mangium stands of Kerala
in peninsular India? CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH, 39(4): 792–801,
NRC Press, Canada, doi:10.1139/X09-008.
Nair, P.K.R., MOHAN KUMAR, B., and Nair, Vimala D. 2009. Agroforestry as a strategy
for carbon sequestration. JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION AND SOIL SCIENCE: 172:
10–23, Germany, DOI: 10.1002/jpln.200800030.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2008. Forestry in ancient India: some evidences on productive and
protective aspects. ASIAN AGRI-HISTORY, 12(4): 299–306, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2008. Standing stock of thorny bamboo [Bambusa bambos (L.)
Voss] in the homegardens of Palakkad and Malappuam districts in Kerala. JOURNAL OF
TROPICAL AGRICULTURE, 46(1-2): 32–37, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2007. Journal of Tropical Agriculture: the first agricultural science
journal in India with an online editorial system. CURRENT SCIENCE, 9 (8): 1034, 25
APRIL 2007, India (http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/apr252007/1034.pdf).
Rane, A.D., MOHAN KUMAR, B., and Ashokan, P.K. 2007. Natural regeneration of the
mangrove forest along the edaphic gradient. INDIAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL
BIODIVERSITY, 15(1) 72–74, India.
Rane, A.D., MOHAN KUMAR, B., and Ashokan, P.K. 2006. Mangrove zonation pattern at
Puduvyppu in Kochi, Kerala, India. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, 32(3): 287–294, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2006. Woodfuel Resources of India. PROCEEDINGS OF THE
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, SECTION B, 76B (1): 1–21, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2006. Agroforestry: the new old paradigm for Asian food security.
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE, 44: 1–14, India.
Shanavas, A. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2006. Physical and mechanical properties of three
multipurpose trees grown in the agricultural fields of Kerala. JOURNAL OF TROPICAL
AGRICULTURE, 44: 23–30, India.
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MOHAN KUMAR, B., Haibara, K., and Toda, H. 2005. Does plant litter become more
recalcitrant under elevated atmospheric CO2 levels? GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL
RESEARCH, 9(1): 83–91.
Association of International Research Initiatives for
Environmental Studies, Tokyo, Japan.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Suresh Kumar S., and Richard F. Fisher. 2005. Galangal growth and
productivity related to light transmission in single-strata, multistrata and ‘no-over-canopy’
systems. JOURNAL OF NEW SEEDS, 7(2): 111–126. The Haworth Press, Inc. USA.
Muraleedharan, P.K., Sasidharan, N., MOHAN KUMAR, B., Sreenivasan, M.A., and
Seethalakshmi, K.K. 2005. Non-wood forest products in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India:
floristic attributes, extraction, regeneration and prospects for sustainable use. JOURNAL OF
TROPICAL FOREST SCIENCE, 17(2): 243–257, Forest Research Institute, Malaysia.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2005. Land use in Kerala: changing scenarios and shifting paradigms.
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE, 43 (1-2): 1–12, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Rajesh, G. and Sudheesh, K.G. 2005. Aboveground biomass
production and nutrient uptake of thorny bamboo [Bambusa bambos (L.) Voss] in the
homegardens of Thrissur, Kerala. JOURNAL OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE, 43 (1-2):
51–56, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Sudheesh, K.G., and Rajesh, G. 2005. Standing stock of thorny
bamboo [Bambusa bambos (L.) Voss] in the homegardens of Thrissur, Kerala. JOURNAL
OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE, 43(1-2): 57–61, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Nair, P.K.R. 2004. The enigma of tropical homegardens.
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS, 61(1): 135–152. [Also in Nair PKR, Rao MR, and Buck LE
(eds), New Vistas in Agroforestry: A Compendium for the 1st World Congress of
Agroforestry, Kluwer, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, 2004 pp 135–152] One of the most
viewed articles as on 16-8-04.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2004. Editorial. JOURNAL OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE, 42(12): 1, India.
Sreenivasan, K., Kunhamu, T.K., and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2004. Root excavation studies
in a mature rubber (Hevea brasiliensis Muell-Arg.) plantation. NATURAL RUBBER
RESEARCH, 17 (1): 18–22, India.
Shanavas, A. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2003. Fuelwood characteristics of tree species in
homegardens of Kerala, India. AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS, 58 (1): 11–24, Kluwer
Academic Publishers, The Netherlands.
Naveed Shujauddin and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2003. Ailanthus triphysa at different densities
and fertiliser regimes in Kerala, India: Biomass productivity, nutrient export and nutrient use
efficiency. FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, 180 (1-3): 135–151, Elsevier
Science, The Netherlands.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Suresh Kumar, S. 2002. Coconut+multipurpose tree production
systems in Kerala, India: Influence of species and planting geometry on early growth of trees
and coconut productivity. INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGROFORESTRY, 4(1): 9–16, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Divakara, B.N. 2001. Proximity, clump size and root distribution
pattern in bamboo: A case study of Bambusa arundinacea (Retz.) Willd., Poaceae, in the
Ultisols of Kerala, India. JOURNAL OF BAMBOO AND RATTAN, 1(1): 43–58, VSP
Academic Publishers, Leiden, The Netherlands.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Thomas, J. and. Fisher, R.F. 2001. Ailanthus triphysa at different
density and fertiliser levels in Kerala, India: tree growth, light transmittance and understorey
ginger yield. AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS, 52 (2): 133–144, Kluwer Academic Publishers,
The Netherlands.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., George, S.J., and Suresh, T.K. 2001. Fodder grass productivity and
soil fertility changes under four grass+tree associations in Kerala, India. AGROFORESTRY
SYSTEMS, 52 (2): 91–106, Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands.
Divakara, B.N., MOHAN KUMAR, B., Balachandran, P.V., and Kamalam, N.V. 2001.
Bamboo hedgerow systems in Kerala, India: Root distribution and competition with trees for
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phosphorus. AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS, 51(3): 189–200, Kluwer Academic Publishers,
The Netherlands.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2000. Ailanthus triphysa in the homegardens of Kerala, India:
occurrence, basal area, average standing stock of wood and diameter structure. INDIAN
JOURNAL OF AGROFORESTRY, 2: 49–52, India.
Kumar, S.S., MOHAN KUMAR, B. Wahid, P.A., Kamalam, N.V., and Fisher, R.F. 1999.
Root competition for phosphorus between coconut, multipurpose trees and kacholam
(Kaempferia galanga) in Kerala, India. AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS, 46(2):131–146,
Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands.
Jamaludheen, V. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1999. Litter of nine multipurpose trees in
Kerala, India- variations in the amount, quality, decay rates and release of nutrients. FOREST
ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, 115/1:1–11, Elsevier Science, The Netherlands.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1999. Agroforestry in the Indian tropics. INDIAN JOURNAL OF
AGROFORESTRY, 1(1): 47–62, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., George, S.J., Jamaludheen, V., and Suresh, T.K. 1998. Comparison
of biomass production, tree allometry and nutrient use efficiency of multipurpose trees grown
in woodlot and silvopastoral experiments in Kerala, India. FOREST ECOLOGY AND
MANAGEMENT, 112/1-2: 145–163, Elsevier Science, The Netherlands.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Kumar, S.S., and Fisher, R.F. 1998. Intercropping teak with
Leucaena increases tree growth and modifies soil characteristics. AGROFORESTRY
SYSTEMS, 42:81–89, Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands.
Thomas, J., MOHAN KUMAR, B., Wahid, P.A., Kamalam, N.V., and Fisher, R.F. 1998.
Root competition for phosphorus between ginger and Ailanthus triphysa in Kerala, India
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS, 41: 293–305, Kluwer Academic Publishers, The
Netherlands.
George, S.J. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1998. Litter dynamics and cumulative soil fertility
changes in silvopastoral systems of a humid tropical region in central Kerala, India.
INTERNATIONAL TREE CROPS JOURNAL, 9(4): 267–282, AB Academic Publishers,
Great Britain.
Varghese, V. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1997. Ecological observations in the fresh water
swamp forests of southern Kerala in the peninsular India. JOURNAL OF TROPICAL
FOREST SCIENCE, 9(3): 299–314, Forest Research Institute, Malaysia.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1997. Regeneration status of some important forest formations of
Kerala, in the Western Ghats. ANNALS OF FORESTRY 5(2): 155–164, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1997. Bamboos in the homegardens of Kerala- a shrinking resource
base. JOURNAL OF NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS, 4(3/4): 156–159, India.
Kumar, S.S. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1997. Floristics, biomass production and edaphic
attributes of the mangrove forests of Puduvyppu, Kerala. INDIAN JOURNAL OF
FORESTRY, 20(2): 136–143, India.
Mathew, T., Umamaheswaran, K., Suresh Babu, K.V., and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1997.
Evaluation of some fast growing multipurpose tree species for Kerala. GEOBIOS (Jodhpur),
24(1): 31–34, India.
Mathew, T., Babu, K.V.S., Umamaheswaran, K., and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1997. Chemical
properties, soil moisture status and litter production influenced by the growth of MPTs.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF FORESTRY, 20 (3): 251–258, India.
Jamaludheen, V., MOHAN KUMAR, B., Wahid, P.A. and Kamalam, N.V. 1997. Root
distribution pattern of the wild jack tree (Artocarpus hirsutus lamk.) using 32P soil injection
method. AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS, 35(3): 329–336, Kluwer Academic Publishers, The
Netherlands.
Jose, S., Gillespie, A.R., George, S.J., and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1996. Vegetation
responses along edge-to-interior gradients in a high altitude tropical forest in peninsular India.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, 87: 54–62, Elsevier Science, The
Netherlands.
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George, S.J., MOHAN KUMAR, B., Wahid, P.A., and Kamalam, N.V. 1996. Root
competition between the tree and herbaceous components of silvopastoral systems of Kerala,
India.
PLANT AND SOIL, 179(2): 189–196, Kluwer Academic Publishers, The
Netherlands.
Rajesh, N., MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Vijayakumar, N.K. 1996.
Regeneration
characteristics of selection felled forest gaps of different ages in the evergreen forests of
Sholayar, Kerala. JOURNAL OF TROPICAL FOREST SCIENCE, 8(3): 355–368, Forest
Research Institute, Malaysia.
Mathew, T., MOHAN KUMAR, B., Suresh Babu, K.V., and Umamaheswaran, K. 1996.
Evaluation of some live standards for black pepper. JOURNAL OF PLANTATION CROPS,
24 (2): 86–91, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. Sajikumar, V., and Mathew, T. 1995. Floristic attributes of small
cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum (L) Maton) areas in the Western Ghats of peninsular
India. AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS, 31: 275–289, Kluwer Academic Publishers, The
Netherlands.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Long, J.N., and Kumar, P. 1995. A density management diagram for
teak plantations of Kerala in peninsular India. FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT,
74:125–132, Elsevier Science, The Netherlands.
Anoop, E.V., MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Abraham, C.T. 1994. Teak growth in response to
weed control treatments. JOURNAL OF TROPICAL FOREST SCIENCE, 6(4): 379–386,
Forest Research Institute, Malaysia.
Jose, S., Sreepathy, A. MOHAN KUMAR, B., and Venugopal, V.K. 1994. Structural,
floristic and edaphic attributes of the grassland-shola forests of Eravikulam in the peninsular
India. FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, 65:279–291, Elsevier Science, The
Netherlands.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., George, S.J., and Chinnamani, S. 1994. Diversity, structure and
standing stock of the homegardens of Kerala in peninsular India, AGROFORESTRY
SYSTEMS, 25: 243–262, Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands.
Kunhamu, T.K., MOHAN KUMAR, B., Assif, P.K., and Jayadevan, C.N. 1994. Litter yield
and decomposition under Acacia auriculiformis. NITROGEN FIXING TREE RESEARCH
REPORTS, 12: 29–32, Nitrogen Fixing Tree Association, Hawaii, USA
George, S.J., MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Rajiv, G.R. 1993. Nature of secondary succession in
the abandoned Eucalyptus plantations of Neyyar (Kerala) in the peninsular India. JOURNAL
OF TROPICAL FOREST SCIENCE, 5(3): 372–386, Forest Research Institute, Malaysia.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Jose, K. Deepu 1992. Litter production and decomposition
dynamics in moist deciduous forests of the Western Ghats in Peninsular India. FOREST
ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, 50: 181–201, Elsevier Science, The Netherlands.
Mathew, T., MOHAN KUMAR, B., Suresh Babu, K.V., and Umamaheswaran, K. 1992.
Comparative performance of some multi-purpose trees and forage species in silvo-pastoral
systems in the humid regions of southern India. AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS, 17: 205–
218, Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands.
Jayasankar, S. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1992. Early growth and nodulation in five Acacia
species. NITROGEN FIXING TREE RESEARCH REPORTS, 10: 102–105, Nitrogen Fixing
Tree Association, Hawaii, USA.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Sudhakara, K., and Prasoon Kumar, 1992. Influence of growth
medium, mineral nutrients and auxin on growth of Swietenia macrophylla King and
Dalbergia latifolia Roxb. seedlings. JOURNAL OF TREE SCIENCES, 11(1): 44–48, India.
Babu, K.V.S., MOHAN KUMAR, B., and Thomas Mathew. 1992. Field testing of Leucaena
germplasm for their relative susceptibility to infestation by the psyllids. AGRICULTURAL
RESEARCH JOURNAL OF KERALA, 30: 135–137, India.
Nameer, P.O., MOHAN KUMAR, B., and Minood, C.R. 1992. Floristics, zonation, and
above ground biomass production in the mangroves of Puduvyppu, Kerala, in Southern India.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF FORESTRY, 15(4): 317–325, India.
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MOHAN KUMAR, B., Bhardwaj, S.D., and Long, J.N. 1989. Relationships between size
and density in pure and mixed stands. INDIAN JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY, 16(1): 7–10,
India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Alexander, D. 1989. Influence of water regimes on weed growth
and yield of transplanted rice. ORYZA, 26: 103–5, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Alexander, D., and Latif, P.H. 1988. Effect of water regimes on the
irrigation needs and yield of rice. ORYZA, 25: 261–266, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Dev, V.P.S. 1988. Temporal and genotypic variations in the
storability of paddy seeds. INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, 58 (4):
283–289, India.
Singh, K.N. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1985. Interactive effects of soil moisture, fertilisers
and salinity on crop production. AGRICULTURAL REVIEWS, 6(1): 8–22, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Singh, K.N. 1985. Combined effects of weed control and water
regimes on nitrogen response of direct seeded rice.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, 55(6): 409–414, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Agrawal, P.K. 1984. Effect of seed deterioration on the growth of
cowpea. TROPICAL GRAIN LEGUME BULLETIN, 29:18–25, International Institute of
Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Singh, K.N. 1984. Studies on water regimes and weed control in
upland direct seeded rice I. N depletion by weeds and crop productivity. INDIAN JOURNAL
OF AGRONOMY, 29(4): 448–452, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Singh, K.N. 1984. Studies on water regimes and weed control in
upland direct seeded rice II. Nitrogen its recovery and productive efficiency. INDIAN
JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY, 29(4): 453–458, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and AbiCheeran, 1981. Nutrient requirements of pepper vines trained
on live and dead standards. AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH JOURNAL OF KERALA, 19:
21–26, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Prabhakaran, P.V. 1980. Measurement of leaf area in pepper
using linear measurement. INDIAN ARECANUT, COCOA AND SPICES JOURNAL, 4:1–
2, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Pillai, P.B. 1979. Effect of levels of N, P and K on the yield of
cowpea. AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH JOURNAL OF KERALA, 17(2): 194–199, India.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Pillai, P.B., and Prabhakaran, P.V. 1979. Effect of levels of N, P and
K on the uptake of nutrients by cowpea. AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH JOURNAL OF
KERALA, 17(2): 289–292, India.
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Journal articles (Non-refereed)
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Peter, K.V., MOHAN KUMAR, B., Rajmohan, K., Bhaskaran, C., and Manomohan, C.B.
2006. Incentive schemes and career management in higher education. University News,
44(24): 1–3 & 9.
Nair, M.A. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2004. Agricultural education in Kerala Agricultural
University: a perspective. University News 42(35): 21–23.
Peethambaran, C.K. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2004. Farm research at Kerala Agricultural
University to boost the state’s agricultural productivity. University News 42(35): 110–114.
Peter, K.V. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2003. Three decades of research, extension, and
education at KAU. KAU News Vol. III No. 5, January 2003.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Peter, K.V. 2002. Securing rural incomes. Agriculture Today,
September 2002, pp 37–41.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1999. Impact of agricultural land use changes on forest ecosystems in
the Western Ghats of Kerala, TREE WORLD, 9(3): 1–3.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1999. Forest trees along with crops (Article in Malayalam).
KarshakaSree, July 1999: 12–13.
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MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1997. Agroforestry’s potential for meeting industrial wood
requirements. YOJANA (English), March 1997: 19–22.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1997. Agroforestry - An ecotechnological approach to land use.
TREE WORLD, 6: 6, 2–4.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1997. High-Tech forestry business: potentials and prospects. College
of Forestry Magazine, pp 1-4.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1996. Tree crops in our agroforestry practices (Article in Malayalam).
KALPADHENU Jan-Mar: 19(3) 6-7
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1996. Whither Kerala's mangrove forests? YOJANA (English),
40(7): 27–28&40; also TREE WORLD 5(10): 1-2.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1996. Mangroves forming at Puthuvyppu. INDIAN EXPRESS
(EXPRESS WEEK), March 9, Saturday, 1996.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Anoop, E.V. 1995. Weed control in young teak plantations. THE
HINDU dated 15 February 1995.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1994. Sustainable land use systems with special reference to the
homestead agroforestry practices of Kerala. TREE WORLD, 3(3): 1–3.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Vijayakumar, N.K., and Abraham, C.C. 1992. Windbreaks for
protection of crops. YOJANA (English), June 15, 1992:25–26.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Vijayakumar, N.K., and Abraham, C.C. 1992. Protecting crops and
livestock from high velocity winds. THE HINDU dated July 8, 1992.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1992. Excessive water loss by trees-some facts. YOJANA
(Malayalam), July 1992: 26–28.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1992.
Our Agroforestry practices (Article in Malayalam).
KALPADHENU Jan-Mar: 19(3): 25– 28.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Anoop, E.V. 1991. How to produce quality planting stock
(Article in Malayalam)? ARANYAM, December: pp 17–20 and 27–28.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Santhoshkumar, A.V. 1991. Trees are the friends of the soil.
YOJANA (Malayalam), July 1991, pp 22– 28.
Alexander, D., MOHAN KUMAR, B., Latif, P.H., and Nair, N.R. 1988. Fertiliser
requirement of rice-rice green manure cropping system. IRRN 13(5): 27.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1986. Whither Kerala’s paddy culture. INDIAN EXPRESS, Cochin
dated 18 January 1986.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Karunakaran, K. 1986. A traditional system of rice culture
receiving renewed interest. FARMER AND PARLIAMENT, 23(11): 17–19.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1986. Efficient water management for rice. KALPADHENU JulySeptember: 1– 6.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1986. Seed quality deterioration-a knotty problem. FARMER AND
PARLIAMENT 25(11).
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Singh, K.N. 1986. Technology for direct seeded rice in the North
Western Zone. INDIAN FARMING, 36(2): 9–10.
Rajendra Prasad, MOHAN KUMAR, B. et al. 1981. Author and Subject indices for the
INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY (1955–80), INDIAN SOCIETY OF AGRONOMY,
New Delhi.
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Invited Seminar/Conference presentations
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MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2011. REDD+: the Indian perspective. Asian Forum on Carbon
Update 2011 organized by the Center for Sustainability Science (CENSUS) Hokkaido
University, Japan and the Indonesian National Council on Climate Change (DNPI) at
Bandung, Indonesia, 14 to 18 March 2011.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2010. Agroforestry and Carbon Sequestration. GEODE, University of
Toulouse Le Mirail, Maison de la Recherche, 5 Allee Anotonio Machado, 3158, Toulouse
Cedex 9, France, 13 December 2010.
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162.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2010. Root level Interactions in Mixed Species Systems Involving
Woody Perennials in the Humid Tropics of Peninsular India. International Conference on
Mountain Biodiversity, Doon University, Dehradun, Uttaranchal, 13 to 15 March 2010.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2010. Research publications and their credentials. Keynote address at
the Workshop on Scientific Writing in Home Science, Extension, and Rural Development.
Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 22 to 23 February 2010.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2010. Scientific writing: structure, format, style and other attributes of
a research paper. Workshop on Scientific Writing in Home Science, Extension, and Rural
Development. Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 22 to 23 February 2010.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2010. Homegardens as a livelihood security system in the humid
tropics with special reference to Kerala. KAU- University of Tokyo (IR3S) workshop on
Natural Resources and Livelihoods in Rural Asia: Bridging the Gap for Global Sustainability,
21 & 22 January 2010 in Cochin, Kerala.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Takeuchi, K. 2009. Agroforestry in the Western Ghats of
peninsular India and the Satoyama landscapes of Japan: a comparison of two sustainable land
use systems. Paper presented at the Second World Congress of Agroforestry, 24 to 28 Aug
2009, Nairobi, Kenya.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2009. Human-nature interactions: clue or conundrum for natural
resource management? Graduate School of Agriculture. University of Tokyo,
http://www.es.a.u-tokyo.ac.jp/jasei/wiki.cgi?page=LecAsia_Abst_Dr_Kumar, Tokyo, Japan,
29 January 2009.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2009. Forestry in India: ancient paradigms and modern expectations.
Department of Indian Philosophy, Toyo University, Tokyo, Japan. 28 January 2009.
MOHAN
KUMAR,
B.
2009.
Agroforestry
and
Satoyama:
A Comparison of Two Sustainable Land Use Systems. Ecosystem Service Assessment Series
seminar,
United
Nations
University-Institute
of
Advanced
Studies,
http://www.ias.unu.edu/resource_centre/19Jan08_ESA%20Event.pdf, Yokohama, Japan, 19
January 2009.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2009. Linkages between agriculture and forestry: paradox or
panacea? Seminar organized by Sustainability Governance Project, Hokkaido University,
(http://www.sgp.hokudai.ac.jp/HP_J/symposium/abst090109.pdf) Sopporo, Japan; 9 January
2009
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2008. Shifting paradigms of tropical forest- and agroecosystem
management: an overview. Seminar organized by Integrated Research System for
Sustainability Science, University of Tokyo, Japan; 24 December 2008.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2008. Climate change and biodiversity (Lead Paper). National
symposium on Climate Change and Low Carbon Future. Organized by the British Council
and Association of British Scholars (ABS) at Trivandrum; 28 March 2008.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2008. Preserving the earth for future generations. Seminar on Land
Use Policy Kerala. Organized by Development Initiative for Strategic Advancement (DISA)
at Cochin; 23 February 2008.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2007. Agroforestry in South Asia: An Overview. Occasional Lecture
programme of the Fulbright Scholar Programme, Council for International Exchange of
Scholars (CIES), Washington DC. College of Natural Resources, Utah State University,
Logan, Utah, USA, 26 November 2007.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2007. Forestry and Forest Management in Kerala (Southern India): A
Perspective. School of Forest Resources and Conservation Seminar. University of Florida,
Gainesville, Florida, USA; 15 November 2007.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2007. Coconut-based agroforestry for productive and protective
benefits. In: Coconut for Rural Welfare. International Coconut Summit 2007, Kochi, India.
Asian and Pacific Coconut Community, Jakarta, Indonesia, 7 to 11 May 2007.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2006. Sustainable forest plantations in the tropics: aspects relating to
stand density and nutrient management. Interactive Seminar for Forest Officers at BIOTRIM,
AP Forest Department, Tirupati, 12 to 13 December 2006.
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MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2006. E-Publishing of the Journal of Tropical Agriculture: OJS
experience sharing. Second National Workshop on Scientific Journal Publishing in India,
National Centre for Science Information, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 14 to 15
December 2006.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2006. Species mixtures in managed ecosystems: implications for
productivity.
National Seminar on Plant Physiology: Physiological and Molecular
Approaches for the Improvement of Agricultural, Horticultural, and Forestry Crops.
Vellanikkara, Thrissur, Kerala organised by the Indian Society for Plant Physiology, New
Delhi, 28 to 30 November 2006.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2005. Homegardens as harbingers of below-ground biodiversity in the
humid tropics. National Workshop on Conservation and Sustainable Management of
Belowground Biodiversity. TSBF Workshop, KFRI Peechi, 21 to 23 June 2005.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2004. Linkages between agriculture and forestry: changing scenarios
and shifting paradigms in the Kerala context. Lead paper. Consultation on Natural Resources
of Kerala, 7 September, 2004.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Md Giashuddin Miah 2004. Agroforestry for Asian food security.
Food Security Symposium organised by the FAO during the First World Congress on
Agroforestry
(27
June
to
2
July
2004),
Orlando,
Florida,
USA.
http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/WCA/program.pdf
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2004. Agroforestry: a new old land use paradigm for the
tropics with special reference to India. Seminar Paper. Tokyo University of Agriculture and
Technology, Tokyo, Japan 15 Jan. 2004.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2004. Agroforestry: a new old land use paradigm for the
tropics with special reference to India. Seminar Paper. Jap. Internat. Coop. Agency,
Shinjukku.16 Jan. 2004.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2002. Dynamics, composition and floristics of Indian forests. Winter
School on Healthcare, Management and Diseases of Wild and Captive Animals. Centre for
Studies on Elephants and Department of Clinical Medicine, Kerala Agricultural University,
Thrissur, 1 to 30 November 2002.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2002. Impact of climate change on Indian agriculture and the
prospects of carbon sequestration: a synthesis. ICAR-ICRAF workshop on the impact of
climate change on agricultural productivity (concept paper), November 2002.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2001. Litter dynamics in tropical plantation forestry and agroforestry
systems. Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility Workshop, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New
Delhi, India, 21 to 23 February 2001.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1998. Diagnosis and Design – an open-ended methodology for
refining traditional agroforestry systems. Annual Group Meeting cum Workshop on All India
Co-ordinated Research Project on Agroforestry, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, held
at the Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, 5 to 7 February 1998.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Jamaludheen, V., and George, S.J. 1997. Comparison of biomass
production, tree allometry and nutrient use efficiency of multipurpose trees grown under two
age-series in Kerala, India. Seminar on “The Ecology of Moist forests in southern India”,
USEFI & Madurai Kamaraj University, 23 to 26 April 1997.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1996. Root growth capacity of containerised planting stock: an
important consideration in harsh-site afforestation programmes. Proceedings of the UHFIUFRO International Conference on nursery and establishment operations for difficult sites.
Kaushal, P., Dutt, B., Singh, D. (eds). Dr. YSP University of Horticulture and Forestry,
Nauni 173 230. Solan (HP), 6 to 12 October 1996.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1996. High-tech forestry business: potentials and prospects. Training
programme for Bank Officers, at the Central Training Institute, Mannuthy, 15 to 25 January
1996.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1994. Agroforestry Management in humid tropics. Pages 19–36 in
the “training programme on agroforestry for the officers of Indian forest service 1994 – 95”
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held at the Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi during the period from. Sponsored by the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India, 26 to 30 December 1994.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1994. Homestead Agroforestry- a promising traditional land use
system of the peninsular India. Nat. Workshop on “Alternative Land Use Systems for
Conservation and Production”. Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training
Institute, Dehra Dun 4 to 5 March 1994.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1994. Agroforestry: Concepts and practices. Training programme on
“Afforestation and Tree Planting” for NGOs and voluntary agencies, Peechi. Regional Centre,
National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board, Bangalore, 21 to 23 December 1994.
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Guillerme, S., MOHAN KUMAR, B., Hinnewinkel, C., Maire, E., Menon, A.,
Santhoshkumar. A.V. 2009. Impact of public policies on agroforestry in Kerala, India. Poster
presented at the Second World Congress of Agroforestry, 24 Aug to 28 Aug 2009, Nairobi,
Kenya.
Kunhamu, T.K. MOHAN KUMAR, B., and Samuel S. 2009. Does tree management affect
aboveground and soil carbon sequestration in Acacia mangium Willd in the humid tropics of
India? Paper presented at the Second World Congress of Agroforestry, 24 Aug to 28 Aug
2009, Nairobi, Kenya.
Kunhamu, T.K., MOHAN KUMAR, B., Viswanath, S., and Sureshkumar P. 2008. Thinning
promotes understorey ginger productivity in Acacia mangium Willd. stands of Kerala, India.
Pages 47 to 60. Proceeding of the International Agroforestry Conference. Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia, 1 to 2 August 2006. Yahya, A.Z., Ngah, M.L., Md. Ariff, F.F., Rahman, Z.A.,
Abdullah, M.Z., Philip, E., and Chik S.W. (eds). Trans. of the Malaysian Society of Plant
Physiology, vol. 15, Forest Research Institute, Malaysia.
Saha, S.K., Nair, P.K.R., Nair, V.D. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2007. Carbon sequestration
under tropical homegardens and related land-use systems in Kerala, India. Poster ASACSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings; New Orleans, LA, USA “A Century of
Integrating Crops, Soils, and Environment, 4 to 8 November 2007.
Kunhamu, T.K., MOHAN KUMAR, B., and Vishwanath, S. 2005. Tree allometry, volume
and aboveground biomass yield in a seven year-old Acacia mangium Willd. stand at
Thirvazhamkunnu, India.
In: Multipurpose trees in the Tropics: Management and
Improvement Strategies. Internat. Symp. on Multipurpose trees in the Tropics: Assessment,
Growth and Management. Arid Forest Research Institute, Jodhpur, 22 – 25 November 2004.
Peter, K.V., Achuthan Nair, M. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2005. Quality assurance
mechanism in agricultural education (Technical session IV). National Seminar on Quality of
Agricultural Education in India. University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharward, Karnataka.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Peter, K.V., and Babu, L.C. 2005. Carbon Sequestration Potential of
Mixed-species Plantations in the Tropics (Lead paper/special lecture). National Workshop on
Status and Future of Mixed Forest Plantations in India. Kerala Forest Research Institute,
Peechi. 30 May to 1 June 2005.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2004. Woodfuel resources of India. Consultation on Natural
Resources of Kerala, 7 September 2004.
Sanjeev Gowda, H.B. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2004. Root competition for phosphorus
between coconut palms and interplanted dicot trees along a soil fertility gradient in Kerala,
India. Poster. First World Congress on Agroforestry, Orlando, Florida, USA (27-6-2004 to
2-7-2004).
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2003. Sustainable teak plantations in the tropics: the question of
nutrient management. International Teak Conference. Kerala Forest Research Institute,
Peechi, 2 – 7 December 2003.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2003. Impact of climate change on Indian agricultural and natural
resources scenarios. National Workshop on Natural Resource Management: changing
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scenarios and shifting paradigms. Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, KAU P.O.,
Kerala, India, 21 – 24 February 2003.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Suresh Kumar, S. and Fisher, R.F. 2004. Galangal (Kaempferia
galanga) growth and productivity as related to light transmission in single-strata, multistrata
and ‘no over canopy’ systems in Kerala, India. Poster. First World Congress on
Agroforestry, Orlando, Florida, USA (27-6-2004 to 2-7-2004).
Peter, K.V., Sasikumar, B. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2002. Modern concepts in breeding of
spices. PLACROSYM XV Plantation Crops Symposium, Coffee Board, Central Coffee
Research Institute. Mysore, Karnataka; PLACROSYM XV, 10 – 13 December 2002.
MOHAN KUMAR B. and Luckins C. Babu. 2002. Bamboo resources in the homegardens of
Kerala. Presented at the Technical Seminar on Bamboo Development held at the Kerala
Forest Research Institute, Peechi, 680 653, Kerala, 13 May 2002.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Peter, K.V. 2001. Woody perennials in the farmlands of Keralapolicy and legal aspects. National Workshop on Policy and Legal Issues in Cultivation and
Utilization of Bamboo, Rattan and Forest Trees in Private and Community Lands. Kerala
Forest Research Institute, Peechi, 680 653, Kerala, 7 – 9 August 2001.
MOHAN KUMAR B., Muraleedharan P.K., and Mahajan, M. 2001. Linkages between
ecology and economics: an analysis of the non-wood forest production scenario in India. Intl.
Symp. Tropical Forestry Research: Challenges in the New Millennium. Kerala Forest
research Institute, Peechi, 680 653, Kerala, 2 – 4 August 2000.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1999. Root level interactions in mixed species systems involving
woody perennials in the humid tropics of peninsular India. International Conference on
Managing Natural Resources for Sustainable Agricultural Production in the 21st century, New
Delhi, India (ref: ICMNR/ABS/463), 14-18 February 1999.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Thomas, J., and Fisher, R.F. 2000. Productivity of ginger as an
understorey crop in Ailanthus triphysa plantations in Kerala, India XXI IUFRO World
Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Forest and Society: The Role of Research- Poster
Abstracts (D1- Cultural Diversity in Forest Management, Agroforestry). Vol. 3: 517–518, 7 –
12 August 2000.
Divakara, B.N., MOHAN KUMAR, B., Balachandran, P.V., and Kamalam, N.V. 2000. Root
Distribution of bamboo (Bambusa arundinacea (Retz.) Wild.) and the associated
competitive effects on two adjacent tree species. XXI IUFRO World Congress, Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia. Forest and Society: The Role of Research- Poster Abstracts (Division 1Silviculture). Vol. 3: 11–12, 7–12 August 2000.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Suman Jacob George, and Suresh, T.K. 1999. Trends in productivity
of forage grasses associated with fast growing trees and assessment of residual soil fertility.
GCTE Food and Forestry: Global change and Global Challenges – 20 – 23 September 1999 at
University
of
Reading,
UK
(accepted
poster
under
theme
4:
http://mwnta.nmw.ac.uk/gctefocus3/foodandforest/99abstracts.htm).
Jamaludheen V. and MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1997. Variations in the amount, quality, decay
rates and release of nutrients in the litter of nine multipurpose trees in Kerala, India. Seminar
on “The Ecology of Moist forests in Southern India” organised by the USEFI at Madurai
Kamaraj University, 23 – 26 April 1997.
Ann E. Russel, MOHAN KUMAR. B., and Indira Devi, P. 1997. Impacts of changes in
agricultural land use on forest ecosystems of the Western Ghats of Kerala. Seminar on “The
Ecology of Moist forests in Southern India” organised by the USEFI at Madurai Kamaraj
University from 23 – 26 April 1997.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Babu, K.V.S., Sasidharan, N.K., and Mathew, T. 1992. Agroforestry
practices of central Kerala in a socioeconomic milieu. Sem. SOCIO-ECONOMIC
RESEARCH IN FORESTRY. Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, India, 18 – 20 May
1992.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Abraham, C.C. 1992. Forestry extension-scope, problems and
prospects. Pages 32–35: In Proc. Nat. Sem. FORESTRY EXTENSION, Kerala Forest
Department, Trivandrum.
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MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1991. Statistical Considerations in Tree Nursery Research. Paper
presented in the Two-week Indo-US short course on TREE NURSERY TECHNOLOGY
AND MANAGEMENT (May 6 – 18, 1991) at Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara.
Mathew, T. MOHAN KUMAR, B., Babu, K.V.S., and Umamaheswaran, K. 1991. On the use
of some fast growing tree species as pepper standards. Presented in the INDIAN
NATIONAL SCIENCE CONGRESS held at Indore, January 1991.
MOHAN KUMAR, B., Sudhakara, K., and Babu, L.C. 1989. Forestry research in the KAUPaper presented in the seminar on Research Co-ordination held at Dehra Dun, 24 – 26 April
1989.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Singh, K.N. 1986. Weed growth, phytomass accumulation and
nutrient drain by weeds in direct seeded rice under different systems of water, weed and N
management. Paper presented at the NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON INTEGRATED
MANAGEMENT APPROACH IN PROBLEM AREAS. New Delhi, 26 – 28 February 1986.
h.
Technical Reports
208.
Ramachandran Nair, P.K., MOHAN KUMAR, B., Vimala D. Nair, and Haile, S.G. 2008.
Soil Carbon Sequestration in Tropical Agroforestry Systems: Some Indicative Estimates.
Prepared for UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change)
Sustainable Development Mechanisms Methodologies Unit UNFCCC, Bonn, Germany.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2007. Report of the Commission to assess the standing stock of trees
in survey numbers 25, 31A, and 31/2A of Nilambur Thaluk, Kerala. Submitted to the Hon.
High Court of Kerala [Ref: IA No. 5680/07 in WP (C) No. 8412/2007 B]
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 2007. Final report of the project “Distribution and abundance of
bamboos in the homegardens of Kerala and studies on bamboo root distribution pattern”
submitted to ICAR.
Peter, K.V., MOHAN KUMAR, B. et al. 2002. Sardar Patel ICAR Outstanding Institution
Award Document. Kerala Agricultural University, 95p.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1998 Agricultural Research Information System (Tree Crops and
Forestry, Arable Crops and Livestock Research Information System) for the National
Agricultural Research Project, Nigeria : Agricultural Research Services Ltd., London (Printed
and CD-ROM versions)
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Ashokan, P.K. 1998. Agroforestry interventions for Attappady.
A report commissioned by the Integrated Rural Technology Centre, Mundur, Palakkad.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. and Gopikumar, K. 1997. Seed Technology training module: Kerala
Horticulture Dev. Programme (funded by European Commission). English and Malayalam
versions
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1997. Final Technical Report of the USDA/PL 480 Research Project
“Light utilisation and canopy nitrogen use efficiency of component crops in some selected
agroforestry systems” (PG-IN-775- IN-AES-575; 1994–1997).
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1990-2000. Annual Reports of the All India Co-ordinated Research
Project on Agroforestry - KAU Centre.
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1994. Final Technical Report of the ICFRE Research Project “Studies
on intercropping forest trees with nitrogen fixing trees” (1991–1994).
MOHAN KUMAR, B. 1992. Final Technical Report of the Kerala Forest Department
Research Project “Exploitation of indigenous multipurpose trees in agro/social forestry
systems” (1990–1992).
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