Plant Tissue Culture Technology - An Innovative Tool for the Propagation, Management, and Conservation of Himalayan Biodiversity

Covers topics related to plant tissue culture for the preservation and conservation of Himalayan endangered plants important for medicinal purposes as well as for maintaining the rich biodiversity of the region. Introduces the basic principles of plant tissue culture as well as the techniques involved in plant propagation.

List of contents

1. Tissue Culture Technology: An Overview 2. Sustainability of Plant Communities in the Himalaya: Issues and Prospects 3. In Vitro Conservation Strategies for Threatened Himalayan Plants 4. Tissue Culture Technology: An Emerging Viable Technology to Protect Biodiversity in the Face of Biodiversity Loss 5. Conservation of Threatened Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and Value-Added Plant Species in the Indian Himalayan Region: Role of Tissue Culture 6. Conservation of Himalayan Economic Plant Resources Using Tissue Culture Techniques with Special Reference to Indian Himalayas 7. Future Directions in the Conservation of Himalayan Biodiversity Through Tissue Culture 8. Molecular Methods for Genetic Diversity Evaluation in Tissue Cultured Plants 9. Plant Tissue Culture Techniques for Medicinal Plants of the Himalaya 10. Application of Tissue Culture in Conservation Biology: A Narrative Review 11. Biotechnological Interventions and Propagation Strategies of Endangered Medicinal Plants of the Indian Himalaya: Conservation and Sustainable Utilization 12. Molecular Techniques for Genetic Diversity Evaluation in Tissue Cultured

About the author

Rajesh Kumar, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biosciences at Himachal Pradesh University, Summerhill, Shimla, India. With over 10 years of experience in teaching and research, Dr. Kumar has been teaching animal physiology and applied zoology to postgraduate students and also supervises PhD, MPhil, and MSc students for their research work. His own research activities also include environmental toxicology, waste management, and the impact of environmental degradation on animal physiology. He is an expert lecturer at beekeeping training/extension activities. Dr. Kumar has successfully completed two major research projects and two startup projects sponsored by government agencies and has published many research articles, book chapters, abstracts, and conference papers as well as several books and monographs. He has successfully organized about 20 seminars and conferences and delivered more than 30 invited talks and extension lectures in different institutions. He has received a fellowship for the year 2009-2011 from the University Grants Commission for working on honey/honeybees. He is a life member of the Indian Science Congress, National Bee Board, Applied Zoologists Research Association, and Society for Science & Environmental Excellence, and an affiliate member of the International Society of Zoological Sciences. Dr. Kumar is a Fellow of Himalayan Science and Technology. He has earned 12 awards for his excellent research in honeybees/physiology to date. Dr Kumar is also a reviewer of several journals of national and international repute. He earned his master's degree and PhD in Zoology at Jiwaji University, India.
Neha Salaria, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Biotechnology in the Department of Life Sciences at Arni University, Himachal Pradesh, India. Her primary areas of expertise lie in microbiology and biotechnology, where she has showcased remarkable proficiency in microbial isolation, screening, antimicrobial research, and tissue culturing. Dr. Neha has authored more than 10 research papers in esteemed national and international journals and contributed to six book chapters. A globe-trotting scholar, Dr. Neha has been an active participant in over 40 national and international conferences, seminars, and workshops. Her research findings have been presented at more than 30 of these events. Furthermore, she has played a pivotal role in organizing national and international faculty development programs (FDPs) and webinars, contributing to the professional development of her peers. Dr. Neha has supervised over 15 MSc students in their dissertation projects. Her contributions extend beyond the laboratory, as she is an active member of various scientific organizations, further establishing herself as a respected figure within the scientific community. Both her master's and doctorate degrees in Biotechnology were awarded by Arni University in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Indu Kumari, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at Minerva College of Arts, Sciences and Commerce, Indora, Himachal, Pradesh, India. She was formerly Assistant Professor in the Department of Life Sciences at Arni University, Himachal Pradesh, India. She has several years of rich experience in teaching and research and specializes in animal sciences. She has been involved in a major research project sanctioned by HIMCOSTE (Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology & Environment), Shimla, exploring innovative beekeeping techniques. With expertise in sampling and maintaining cultures for various insects and animals, including silkworms, earthworms, and honeybees, Dr. Indu has an impressive publication record with 20 research papers and four papers in conference proceedings. She authored a book and contributed to eight book chapters. She has received three awards in life sciences at national and international levels. Actively engaged in academic discourse, Dr. Indu has presented her research at over 20 national and international conferences and participated in 40 conferences, seminars, and workshops. She has organized webinars and faculty development programs (FDPs) at national and international levels. In her mentoring role, Dr. Indu has guided over 20 MSc students in their dissertation projects. An esteemed member of various scientific agencies, she actively contributes to the advancement of her field. Dr. Indu holds a master's degree from Jiwaji University, Gwalior (M.P.), India, and a PhD in Zoology from Arni University, India.
Younis Ahmad Hajam, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Life Sciences and Allied Health Sciences at Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Padhiana, Jalandhar, Punjab, India. Formerly Dr. Hajam worked as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Zoology at Career Point University, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India. Dr. Hajam has been teaching graduate and postgraduate students of zoology for the past several years and has been guiding postgraduate and PhD students for their dissertations and theses. He is currently handling a major research project as Principal Investigator and three projects under the HP CM Startup Scheme. Dr. Hajam previously served as a Junior Research Fellow in the Department of Zoology at Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India. Dr. Hajam has received national awards for his contributions in biological science. His current research focus is on therapeutic management for diabetes, polycystic ovarian cancer, melatonin physiology, and antioxidants and natural therapies for other metabolic and endocrine disorders. His specialization is in animal physiology, neuroendocrinology, toxicology, and pharmacology. He is the author of more than 46 research articles (h-index 6; i-index 2; total citation 61) and 50 book chapters, and he has published several books with international publishers. Dr. Hajam has organized, presented, and participated in numerous state, national, and international conferences, seminars, workshops, and symposiums. He has also delivered invited lectures at international conferences. He has served as an editorial board member and reviewer for reputed international journals. He is also a member of the Asian Council of Science Editors. Dr. Hajam is still writing and experimenting with diverse capacities of animals for use in the treatment of various endocrine and metabolic disorders. Dr. Hajam holds a doctorate in Zoology from Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidayalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India.

Product details

• Assisted by: Younis Ahmad Hajam (Editor), Rajesh Kumar (Editor), Indu Kumari (Editor), Neha Salaria (Editor)
• Publisher: Apple Academic Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 01.09.2025
• EAN: 9781779643438
• ISBN: 978-1-77964-343-8
• No. of pages: 302
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Botany