Prof. B. K. Konwar
Professor
Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
School of Science and Technology
Tezpur University, Tezpur-784 028
E-mail: bkkon@tezu.ernet.in
Phone: 03712-267007/8/9, Extn: 5402
Fax: 03712-267005/267006
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Prof. B. K. Konwar Professor Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology School of Science and Technology Tezpur University, Tezpur-784 028 E-mail: bkkon@tezu.ernet.in Phone: 03712-267007/8/9, Extn: 5402 Fax: 03712-267005/267006
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| Sl. No. | Degree | Organization |
| 1 | M Sc (Agri) | Assam Agrilcultural University, Jorhat |
| 2 | DIC (Microbiology) | Imperial College of Science, London, UK |
| 3 | Ph. D | Imperial College of Science, London, UK |
| Sl. No | Designation | Organization | Duration |
| 1 | SRA | Assam Agrilcultural University, Jorhat | April, 84-July,85 |
| 2 | Lecturer | Assam Agrilcultural University, Jorhat | Aug, 85-Dec,85 |
| 3 | Asstt. Prof | Assam Agrilcultural University, Jorhat | Jan, 86-Aug,94 |
| 4 | Assoc Prof | Assam Agrilcultural University, Jorhat | Aug, 94-April,95 |
| 5 | Biotechnologist | Tocklai Experimental Station, Jorhat | April, 95-Dec,97 |
| 6 | Dept Incharge | Tocklai Experimental Station, Jorhat | Dec, 97-Aug, |
| 7 | Head of Dept | Tocklai Experimental Station, Jorhat | Sept, 2000 – March,02 |
| 8 | Professor & Head | Tezpur University, Tezpur | March 02- April 08 |
| 9 | Professor & Dean | Tezpur University, Tezpur | April 2008 - April 2011 |
Administrative Experience
| Sl. No | Designation | Organization | Duration |
| 1 | Member, Board of Studies, Faculty of Agriculture | Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat | August, 1994 to April,1995. |
| 2 | Incharge, Botany Department | Tocklai Experimental Station, TRA, Jorhat | Dec.,1997 to August, 2000 |
| 3 | Head, Botany Department | Tocklai Experimental Station, TRA, Jorhat | Sept., 2000 to March, 2002. |
| 4 | Member, Scientific Advisory Committee | Tocklai Experimental Station, TRA, Jorhat | Dec., 1997 to March, 2002. |
| 5 | Member, Agricultural Sub-Committee | Tocklai Experimental Station, TRA, Jorhat | Dec., 1997 to March, 2002 |
| 6 | Head, Deptt, of Mol. Biology & Biotechnology | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | April, 2002 to April 2005 |
| 7 | Member, Research Committee | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | April, 2002 to 2004 |
| 8 | Chairman, Board of Studies, Dept. of MBBT | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | April, 2002 to till date. |
| 9 | Chairman, Departmental Research Committee, Dept. of MBBT | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | April, 2002 to till date |
| 10 | Chairman, Training & Placement Committee | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | 2003 to 2004 |
| 11 | Chairman, Quality Control Committee | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | 2003 to till date. |
| 12 | Member, Security Committee | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | 2003 to till date |
| 13 | Chairman, Quarter Allottment Committee | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | 2003 to 2004. |
| 14 | Member, Review Committee, Act, Statutes and Ordnances | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | 2003 |
| 15 | Member, Library Committee | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | April, 2002 to till date. |
| 16 | Presenting Officer | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | 2003 and 2004 |
| 17 | Member, Space Allottment Committee | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | 2004-05 |
| 18 | Member, Insurance Investment Committee | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | 2003 to till date |
| 19 | Member, Purchase Improvement Committee | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | 2003. |
| 20 | Head, ONGC-sponsored Centre for Petroleum Biotechnology | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | April, 2002 to 2010 |
| 21 | Secretary, Executive Committee, Centre for Petroleum Biotechnology | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | April, 2002 to till date. |
| 22 | Chairman, Construction Monitoring Team | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | 2007 |
| 23 | Member, Panning and Academic Committee | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | 2002 - 06 |
| 24 | Member, Academic Council | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | 2006 |
| 25 | Member, Board of Management | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | 2005–07 |
| 26 | Dean, School of Science & Technology | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | 2008-2011 |
| 27 | Chairman, Grievance Redressal Committee | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | |
| 28 | Coordinator, IQAC and Secretary, QAC (NAAC) | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | May 2005 – Aug. 2009 |
| 29 | Chairman, Campus Beautification Committee | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | |
| 30 | Director, IQAC (NAAC) | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | September 2009 - April 2011 |
| 31 | Member, Nomination Council, INFOSIS International Award | Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | 008 - 09 and 2009 - 2010 |
Acted as Referee/Expert/Member in National Bodies/Research Projects/Journals
| 1 | Expert member, Assessment Committee, All India Co-ordinated project on Albizzia species operated by the ndian Forest Research Institute. |
| 2 | Referee-Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, IARI, New Delhi |
| 3 | UGC-Refresher Course Centre-Resource Person on Life Sciences in Assam University, Silchar. |
| 4 | Expert Member, Research Committee, National Research Centre on Yak, ICAR, Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh |
| 5 | Organizing Secretary, National Seminar on ‘Hydrocarbon degrading microbes”, 22nd- 23rd Dec., 2003. |
| 6 | Member, Organizing Committee of the National Workshop on ‘Science & Technology for regional development: case for North east India’. Feb. 3rd – 6th, 2004, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. |
| 7 | Expert, nominated by the Director General, ICAR, New Delhi to the DPC for the promotion of ARS scientists. |
| 8 | Chairman, Selection Committee for the appointment of Project Assistants/Fellows and Research Associates in RRL, CSIR, Jorhat in 2003, 2004 & 2005 |
| 9 | External Expert for the appointment and promotion of scientists and others in National Research Institute on Rain Forests and Deciduous Trees, ICFR, Jorhat. |
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External expert for the appointment and promotion of scientists and others in DRL, DRDO, Jorhat. |
| 11 | Organizing Secretary, DNA double helix Golden Jubilee National Seminar-cum-Exhibition, Tezpur University (Central), Napaam on 31st October, 2003. |
| 12 | Member, National Organizing Committee, First National Symposium on “Muga Silkworm Biochem., Mol. Biol. & Biotech. to improve silk production”, RRL, Jorhat on 11 – 12th Nov., 2004. |
| 13 | Expert Member of the Research Council of the Yak Research Centre, ICAR, Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh |
| 14 | Member, Board of PG Studies of North East Hill University, Shillong. |
| 15 | Member, Planning Board, Rajiv Gandhi University (Central), Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. |
| 16 | Executive Editor, International J. of Crop Science, India (2007-08) |
| 17 | Advisory Board Member, Institute of Biotech. and Allied Sci. Training, Sikar, Rajasthan |
| 18 | Reviewer of J of Genet & Plant Breed, Afr. J. of Envt. Sci. & Tech. (Permanent), Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, J. of Hazard. Mat. and Chemosphere |
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Completed: |
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On-going : |
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Sl. No |
Name |
Photograph |
Designation |
Research Area |
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1 |
Jyoti P. Saikia |
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Scientist-II DBT Nodal Center for Medical Colleges |
Aroids, Medicinal Plants, Nanobiotechnology, Bioassay and Biodegradation. |
jyotizone@gmail.com
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2 |
Pinki Phukan |
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SRF ONGC Bioremediation Project |
Bacterial Biopolymer |
pinkeephukon@gmail.com |
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3 |
Pranjal Bharali |
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SRF ONGC Bioremediation Project |
Bioremediation of crude oil contaminated soil |
pranjal_jai@yahoo.co.in |
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4 |
Mayur M. Phukan |
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DST INSPIRE Fellow |
Micro-algal biofuels and feedstock biology |
mayur_101@yahoo.com |
| 5 | Anggana Ray |
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Research Fellow | Phytopharmaceuticals for hair regeneration | ray.anggana@gmail.com |
| 6 | Krishna Gogoi |
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JRF DBT Strengthening of Biotechnology | Isolation of medicinal compound and use of waste for alcohol production | krishnagogoi1@gmail.com |
| 7 | Kalpana Sagar |
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JRF RGNF | Metagenomics |
kalpubiotech07@gmail.com |
| 8 | Salam Pradeep Singh |
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RA Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility | Structural Bioinformatics, Cheminformatics, Molecular Modeling, Insilico Screening, Sequence Analysis and Metagenomics. | salampradeep@gmail.com |
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Yashir Bashir |
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Research Fellow |
Metagenomics |
yasirbiotech@gmail.com |
List of full time Ph. D holders of Prof. B. K. Konwar
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Sl. no |
Name of the candidate |
Title of the PhD Thesis |
No. of publication in referred national and international journals |
No. of Papers presented in National/International Seminars/Conferences |
Year of Ph. D awarded |
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Dhiren Chowdhury |
Floral biology, karyotype, biochemical and genomic study of Etlingera species – A medicinal and aromatic plant. |
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4 |
2006 |
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Ranjan Kandali |
Structural elucidation of major bioactive compounds and genome analysis of Spondias pinnata Kurz and Streblus asper Lour |
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4 |
2007 |
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3 |
Jitu Buragohain |
Assessment on biodiversity of medicinal plants: cytological, biochemical and molecular characterization of a few major plants |
5 |
3 |
2007 |
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4 |
Naba Bordoloi |
Biochemical and molecular characterization of certain bacteria for application in bioremediation of petroleum contaminated soil |
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5 |
2007 |
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5 |
Khanindra Ratna Barman |
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2010 |
| Sl. No | Project title | Funding agency | Duration (yrs) | No of Scts/ Associates | Fund (Rs in lakh) |
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1 |
Collection, evaluation and improvement of Azolla-Anabaena symbiosis |
ICAR |
3 (1994-97) |
1 RA |
3.70 |
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Embryo rescue and haploidy for cold tolerant rice improvement |
AAU |
5 (1993-98) |
PG student 1 Scientist |
2.00 |
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3 |
Breeding tomato for fruit size and resis- tance/tolerance to late blight |
AAU |
5 (1993-98) |
PG student 1 Scientist
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1.20 |
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4 |
Advanced work on Plant Biotechnology |
Tea Board |
5 (1995-00) |
RFs 2 2 Scis. |
130.00 |
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5 |
A study on the utilisation of improved planting materials by the tea industry of NE India |
Tea Board |
1 (1999-00) |
Sci. 1 |
1.80 |
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6 |
Recycling of tea and other organic wastes to value added compost |
DBT |
2 (1999-01) |
RAs 2 Sci. 1 |
14.30 |
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7 |
Collection, conservation and evaluation of tea germplasm |
Tea Board |
5 (1999-04) |
Scis. 3 |
40.40 |
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8 |
Characterisation and improvement of tea through biotechnological tools |
DBT |
3 (2001-04) |
RFs 2 RAs 3 |
38.20 |
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9 |
Studies on functional genomics of tea mentha and ashwagandha
(New Millenium Technology Initiative: NMITLI)
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CSIR |
3 (2001-04) |
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42.00 |
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10 |
Petroleum Biotechnology |
ONGCL |
9 (1998-07) |
SRFs 2 |
189.00 |
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11 |
Medicinal plants of NE India |
NMPB |
3 (2005-08) |
PF 1 |
10.00 |
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12 |
Bioremediation crude oil contaminated soil |
ONGC |
5 (2009-10) |
RF 4 |
Sanctioned |
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13 |
Bioinformatics Infrastructure facility |
DBT |
2006 till date |
RA 1 |
33.42 till date |
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Sl. No |
Publication |
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Genome size determination and rapd analysis of four edible aroids of North East India. Jyoti Prasad Saikia and Bolin Kumar Konwar (2011). IIOAB Journal (Accepted). |
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Biochemical composition and bioactivity of four edible aroids. Jyoti Prasad Saikia and Bolin Kumar Konwar (2011). Journal of Root Crops (Accepted). |
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P. Bharali and B. K. Konwar (2011). Production and physiochemical characterization of a biosurfactant produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa OBP1 isolated from the petroleum sludge. P. Bharali and B. K. Konwar (2011). Applied Biochem. & Biotech. (in press). |
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Crude biosurfactant from thermophilic Alcaligenes faecalis: Feasibility in petro-spill biorem ediation. P. Bharali, S. Das, B. K. Konwar and A. J. Thakur (2011). Int J Biodeterioration & Biodegradation (accepted). |
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Enhancing the stability of colloidal silver nanoparticles using polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) from Bacillus circulans (MTCC 8167) isolated from crude oil contaminated soil Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. Pinkee Phukan, J. P.Saikia and B. K. Konwar (2011). Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces (accepted, MS No.: COLSUB-D-11-00079) |
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Synthesis of silver–polystyrene nanocomposite particles
using water in supercritical carbon dioxide medium and its antimicrobial
activity I.R. Kamrupi, P. Phukon, B.K. Konwer and S.K. Dolui, |
| Sl. No | Publication |
| 1 | Antioxidant activity and haemolysis prevention efficiency of polyaniline nanofibers. Somik Banerjee, Jyoti P. saikia, A. Kumar, B. K. Konwar (2010) Nanotechnology 21: 045101 (8pp). |
| 2 | Antibacterial property of medicinal plants used in Assamese traditional medicine for the treatment of dysentery and diarrhea. . Luna Barooah and B. K. Konwar (2010), Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture 5 (1):40-42:2010. |
| 3 | Swift heavy ion irradiation induced enhancement in the antioxidant activity and biocompatibility of polyaniline nanofibers. A Kumar, Somik Banerjee, Jyoti P saikia and B K Konwar (2010), Nanotechnology 21: 175102 (8pp, cited by Nature India). |
| 4 | Nickel oxide nanoparticles: A novel antioxidant. Jyoti Prasad Saikia, Samrat Paul, Bolin Kumar Konwar, Sanjoy Kumar Samdarshi (2010), Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 78: 146 – 148. |
| 5 | Biodegradation of Epoxy/MF Modified Polyurethane Films Derived From a Sustainable Resource. Suvangshu Dutta, Niranjan Karak, Jyoti Prasad Saikia and Bolin Kumar Konwar. (2010), Journal of Polymer and Environment (DOI 10.1007/s10924-010-0161-8). |
| 6 | Physicochemical properties of starch from aroids of north east India. Jyoti Prasad Saikia, B K Konwar (2010), International Journal of Food Properties (ACCEPTED) |
| 7 | Ultrasonication: enhances the antioxidant activity of metal oxide nanoparticles. Jyoti Prasad Saikia, Samrat Paul, Bolin Kumar Konwar, Sanjoy Kumar Samdarshi (2010), Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces (In press). |
| 8 | Biocompatible novel starch/polyaniline composites: characterization, anti-cytotoxicity and antioxidant activity. Jyoti Prasad Saikia, Somik Banerjee, Bolin Kumar Konwar, Ashok Kumar. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 81 (2010): 158 - 64. |
| 9 | Biochemical composition and bioactivity of four edible aroids. J. P. Saikia and B. K. Konwar. Journal of Root Crops. (Accepted). |
| 10 | Physicochemical properties of starch from aroids of North East India. Jyoti P. Saikia and B. K. Konwar (2010). International J. of Food Properties (accepted). |
| 11 | Jyoti P. Saikia and B K Konwar (2010). Genome size determination and RAPD analysis of four edible aroids of North East India. The IIOAB Journal (accepted). |
| 12 | Mayur M. Phukana, Rahul S. Chutiab, B.K. Konwara and R. Katakib. Microalgae Chlorella as a potential bio-energy feedstock. Applied Energy (2010) |
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| 1 | Environmental influence on the estimates of genetic parameters in soybean. Konwar, B. K. and Talukdar, P., J. Res 5 (2): 135-142, 1984. |
| 2 | Environmental sensitiveness of genetic association of yield and yield attributing characters in soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill.). Konwar, B. K. and Talukdar, P., J. Res. 5 (2): 9-14, 1987. |
| 3 | Pattern of genetic variability in soybean. Konwar, B. K., J.Res. 11 (1): 20-25, AAU, Jorhat, Assam, 1991. |
| 4 | Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated genetic transformation of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.), Konwar, B. K., Plant Biochem. & Biotech. 3: 37-41, 1994. |
| 5 | Genetic engineering in tea: I. molecular genetic markers. Bera, B., Konwar, B. K. and Singh, I. D. Two and a Bud, 42(1): 2-6, 1995. |
| 6 | Genetic engineering in tea: II. gene transfer. Konwar, B. K. Two and a Bud, 42(2):13-20, 1995. |
| 7 | Isolation and culture of leaf mesophyll protoplasts of sugar beet. Konwar, B. K., Crop Improvement 20 (1):69-77, 1993. |
| 8 | Plant regeneration in three genotypes of sugar beet. Konwar, B. K., Crop Improvement, 20 (1): 88-97, 1993 |
| 9 | Genetic variability in pigeon pea. Konwar, B. K. and Hazarika, M. H. Crop Improvement 15 (1): 100-104, 1988. |
| 10 | Environmental impact on different characteristics of soybean (Glycine max L Merrill.). Konwar, B. K. and Talukdar, P., Soybean Genetics Newsletter, Iowa State University, USA12: 28-32, 1988. |
| 11 | Stability analysis of yield and its components in soybean. Konwar, B. K. and Talukdar, P., Crop Improvement 13 (1): 172-175, 1986. |
| 12 | Phenotypic stability of soybean genotypes for field germination. Talukdar, P. and Konwar, B. K., Soybean Genetics Newsletter, Iowa State University, USA 11: 38-41, 1984. |
| 13 | Japonica x indica rice hybrids through embryo rescue technique. Sarma, D., Konwar, B. K. and Deka, P. C. Rice Biotechnology Quaterly Vol. 25, 1996, RBQ 9. |
| 14 | Patenting and its application for the legal protection of crop plants including tea. Konwar, B. K., Two and a Bud 45 (1): 5-7, 1998. |
| 15 | Hairy root development in tea through Agrobacterium rhizogenes-mediated genetic transformation. Konwar, B. K., Das, S. C., Bordoloi, B. J. and Dutta, R. K., Two and a Bud 45 (2): 21-22, 1998. |
| 16 | Female fertility in clones KP 6/25 and Mornoi 30, Ahmed, N. and Konwar, B. K., Two and a Bud 46 (2): 37-39, 1999. |
| 17 | Rooting of in vitro shoots and field establishment of tissue culture-derived tea plants in the field. Konwar, B. K., Bordoloi, B. J., Dutta, R. K. and Das, S. C., Two and a Bud 46 (2): 26-32, 1999. |
| 18 | Biodiversity of tea in North East India and their conservation at Tocklai. Konwar, B. K., Two and a Bud 46 (2): 7-12, 2001. |
| 19 | Transient expression of B-glucuronidase activity in electroporated sugar beet protoplasts. Konwar, B. K., JASS 10(1):14-18, 2001. |
| 20 | Biodiversity and molecular characterization of tea genetic resources using DNA markers. Bera, B. Konwar, B. K., Saikia, H. and Mazumder, S. C., Two and a Bud 49, 2005: 30 – 37. |
| 21 | Morphophenology and karyotype study of Patidoi (Schumannianthus dichotomus (Roxb.) Gagnep. synonym Clinogyne dichotoma Salisb. ) – a traditional plant of Assam. Dhiren Chowdhuri and Bolin Kr. Konwar (2006). Curr. Sci, Vol. 91 (5): 648. |
| 22 | A new less expensive method for genome size determination of plants. B.K. Konwar, D. Chowdhury, J. Buragohain & R. Kandali (2007). Asian J. Plant Sci. 6 (3): 565 – 567. |
| 23 | Ethnomedicinal plants used in skin diseases by some Indo-Mongoloid communities of Assam. Jitu Buragohain and B. K. Konwar (2007). Asian J. Expt. Sci. 21 (2): 283- 290. |
| 24 | An efficient and reliable method of DNA extraction from Meyna spinosa: a traditional medicinal plant from North East India. Jitu Buragohain and B. K. Konwar (2008). J of Biochem and Biotech 17 (1): 103-105. |
| 25 | Microbial surfactant-enhanced mineral oil recovery under laboratory conditions. Bordoloi, N. K. and Konwar, B. K. (2008). Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 63: 73 - 82. |
| 26 | Genome size determination of Zanthozylum oxyphyllum and Meyna spinosa by flow cytometry: A preliminary study. Jitu Buragohain and B. K. Konwar (2008). J Cell Tissue Research 8(1): 1249-1252. |
| 27 | Bacterial biosurfactant in enhancing solubility and metabolism of petroleum hydrocarbons. N. K. Bordoloi and B. K. Konwar. Journal of Hazardous Materials (in press). |
| 28 | Genome size determination of Zanthoxylum oxyphyllum and Meyna spinosa by flow cytometry: a preliminary study. Buragohain, J. and Konwar, B. K. (2008). Journal of Cell and Tissue Culture 8: 1249-1252. |
| 29 | Bacterial biosurfactant in enhancing solubility of petroleum hydrocarbons. B. K. Konwar and N. K. Bordoloi (2008). Journal of Petrotech Society V: 45-52. |
| 30 | nvestigation of antioxidant property of iron oxide particles by 1/-1/ diphenylpicryl-hydrazyle (DPPH) method. S. Paul, J. P. Saikia, S. K Samdarshi and B. K. Konwar (2009). Journal of Magnetizm and Magnetic Materials, 321 (21): 3621-3623 (November). |
| 31 | Biocompatible epoxy modified bio-based polyurethane nanocomposites: mechanical property, cytotoxicity and biodegradation. S. Dutta, N. Karak, J. P. Saikia and B. K. Konwar (2009). Bioresource Technology, 100 (24): 6391-6397 (December). |
| 32 | Bacterial biosurfactant in enhancing solubility and metabolism of petroleum hydrocarbons. N. K. Bordoloi and B. K. Konwar. Journal of Hazardous Materials 170 (2009): 495-505. |
| 33 | Investigation of antioxidant property of iron oxide particles by 1/-1/ diphenylpicryl-hydrazyle (DPPH) method. S. Paul, J. P. Saikia, S. K Samdarshi and B. K. Konwar (2009). Journal of Magnetizm and Magnetic Materials, 321 (21): 3621-3623 (November). |
| 34 | Biocompatible epoxy modified bio-based polyurethane nanocomposites: mechanical property, cytotoxicity and biodegradation. S. Dutta, N. Karak, J. P. Saikia and B. K. Konwar (2009). Bioresource Technology, 100 (24): 6391-6397 (December). |
| 35 | Poly(ethyl glycol)-magnetic nanoparticles-curcumin’ trio: directed morphogenesis and synergistic free radical scavenging. R. Konwar, J. P. Saikia, N. Karak, B. K. Konwar. Colloids and surfaces B: Biointerface. (Accepted). |
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N2-fixing ability and genetic variability in Azolla-Anabaena symbiosis. Borgohain, R; Hazarika, M. H. and Konwar, B. K., Proc. on Recent Advances in Sciences, National Sem., Dibrugarh University, 1994, pp 101-108. |
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Collection, evaluation of azollae of NE India and its application to rice crop. Borah, R. C.; Barthakur, D. and Konwar, B. K., Proc. Int. Symp. on Rainfed Rice Prod. Strategy for 21st Century, AAU, Jorhat, 25-27th Nov., 1997. |
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Plant transformation through Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Konwar, B. K. Course Manual on Tissue Culture and Biochemical Techniques for Crop Improvement with special reference to citrus and tea. Nov., 1995, Agril. Biotech, AAU and Tockali Expt. Station, TRA, Sponsored by DBT, Govt. of India, New Delhi, pp 66-75. |
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Agrobacterium-mediated ‘leaf disc’ transformation. Konwar, B. K. Course Manual on Tissue Culture and Biochemical Techniques for Crop Improvement with special reference to citrus and tea. Nov., 1995, Agril. Biotech, AAU and Tockali Expt. Station, TRA, Sponsored by DBT, Govt. of India, New Delhi, pp 180-182. |
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Embryo rescue in japonica X indica hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L). Sarma, D, and Konwar, B. K., Proc. on Recent Advances in life sciences, National Seminar, Dibrugarh University, 1994 pp 95-100. |
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Electroporation and genetic transformation in plants. Konwar, B. K., Lect. series organised by Tocklai Expt. Station, TRA, Jorhat; Sponsored by the DBT, New Delhi 1997 (booklet). |
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Gene transfer in plants. Konwar, B. K. Research booklet on DIC & Ph D work, Published by the Agril. Biotech. Prog., AAU, Jorhat; sponsored by DBT, New Delhi, 1992. |
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Rapid regeneration of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L) from in vitro cultures. Konwar, B. K. and Coutts, R. H. A., Proc. VII Int. Conf. on Plant Cell and Tissue culture, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1990. |
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Contribution of the North Eastern region for the enrichment of citrus wealth in India. Konwar, B. K., Proc VI National Citrus Seminar, AAU, Jorhat, 1997. |
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Plant tissue culture. Das, S. C. and Konwar, B. K. Presented in the lecture series organised at the Tocklai Expt. Station, TRA, Jorhat and sponsored by the DBT, New Delhi, Govt of India, New Delhi, 12th Sept., 1997 (booklet). |
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Karyotype study and polyploidy inducibility in tea (Camellia sinensis L. O. Kuntze). Matharoo, A. K. and Konwar, B. K., Proc of Seminar on Agric. Sci. Soc. of NE India, AAU, Jorhat, Assam, Nov 27-28, 1997, pp 64-68. |
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Segregating lines from embryo rescued japonica x indica rice (Oryza sativa L.) crosses for cold tolerance. Sarma, D. and Konwar, B. K. Proc of Seminar on Agric. Sci. Soc. of NE India, AAU, Jorhat, Assam, Nov 27-28, 1997, pp 58-63. |
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Innovative approaches in tea breeding and fertility maintenance by microbes. Konwar, B. K., Hand book of the field management course, Tocklai Expt. Station, TRA, Jorhat, Assam, July 30th1997. |
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Sustained assessment and improvement of medicinal plant wealth of North East India. Konwar, B. K.; Buragohain, J. and Chaudhary, D. Proce. National Workshop on ‘Science & Technology for regional development: case for North East India’. Feb. 3rd – 6th, 2004, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, pp 105-115. |
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Morphological and floral biology of karphul – a promising aromatic and medicinal plant of North East India. Konwar, B. K. and Chaudhary, D. Proce. National Workshop on ‘Science & Technology for regional development: case for North East India’. Feb. 3rd – 6th, 2004, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, pp 99-104. |
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Science and Technology in the development of the North Eastern region. Konwar, B. K. In: Souvenir, National Workshop on Science & Technology for Regional Development: Case for North-East India, Feb 3 – 6, 2004, IIT, Guwahati, pp 8-12. |
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Naturally occurring microbes for the control of human diseases. Konwar, B. K., Key note address presented in the inaugural session of the ‘Continuing Education Programme’, Defense Research Lab., DRDO, Tezpur, 11th Oct., 2004. |
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Biodiversity and intellectual property rights. Konwar, B. K. Proce. National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights, 6-8 Oct., 2004, St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, pp134-138. |
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Patenting of plants in India. Konwar, B. K. Proce. National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights, 6-8 Oct., 2004, St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, pp 139142. |
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Application of recombinant DNA technology for control of human diseases, Konwar, B. K., paper presented in the Technical session I of the ‘Continuing Education Programme’, Defense Research Lab., DRDO, Tezpur, 11th Oct., 2004. |
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Intellectual property right in relation to biodiversity and biotechnology. Konwar, B. K., Proce. National Workshop on Intellectual Property Right (IPR), Nov. 5th, 2004, Tezpur University, Napaam, pp 1-15. |
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Isolation of the flavoury compound 1-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)-benzene from a threatened medicinal plant of North Eastern India. Chaudhury D. and Konwar, B. K. Proc. Nat. Seminar on Medicinal Plants of North Eastern India, Oct. 7 – 10, 2004, Guwahati. |
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An overview on microbes. Konwar, B. K., Key Note Address, Continuing Education Programme: Naturally occurring microbes for the control of human diseases. (Lecture Notes), 11-15th October 2004, pp 6-15. |
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Application of recombinant DNA technology for control of human diseases. Konwar, B. K., Continuing Education Programme: Naturally occurring microbes for the control of human diseases, Technical Session I. (Lecture Notes), 11-15th October 2004, pp 15-17. |
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Prospects of value addition to bio-resources through biotechnology. Konwar, B. K., Full keynote paper, Souvenir cum Abstract: Value addition to bioresources of NE India, Post harvest technology and Cold chain, National Seminar, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, 19 – 21 May 2006, pp15 – 31. |
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The age of bioinformatics. B. K. Konwar (2008). Bioinformatics Training Manual, 15th – 28th December, BIF, Tezpur University, pp 9-12. |
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Nucleotide base pairs in deoxyribonucleic acid and its sequence determination. B. K. Konwar (2008). Bioinformatics Training Manual, 15th – 28th December, BIF, Tezpur University, pp 13-16. |
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Hydrogen: the future fuel from biological agents. M. Mandal and B. K. Konwar (2008). Shakti, Workshop on Renewable energy Resource Assessment: Present status and future strategy, 16th Oct., pp25-27. |
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Value addition to Bio-resources. B. K. Konwar (2009), Keynote Lecture in the Souvenir, National Seminar on Bioresources of North East India: industrial potentials and intellectual property rights issues, 2nd and 3rd January, pp 17-34 |
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Transient expression of the B-glucuronidase gene in electroporated leaf mesophyll protoplasts of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.). Konwar, B. K. and Coutts, R. H. A., presented in the World Cong. on Cell & Tissue Culture, Anaheim, California, USA, 1991. |
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Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.). Konwar, B. K., 1st National Symp. on Plant Biotechnology, IARI, New Delhi, 1992. |
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Hybrid rice: a future prospect. Konwar, B. K. and Hazarika, M. H., 33rd Annual Conf. of Assam Sci. Society, AAU, Jorhat, Assam, 1987. |
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Selection value of the period from flowering to maturity and its relation with seed yield over environment in soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill). Konwar, B. K. and Talukdar, P., 31st Annual Conf. of Assam Sci. Society, AAU, Jorhat, Assam, 1985. |
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Haploid regeneration from embryo rescued japonica x indica rice (Oryza sativa L) hybrids. Konwar, B. K., Sarma, D. and Pathak, M., paper presented in the Golden Jubelee Int Symp on “Rainfed rice for sustainable food security”, Sept. 23-25, 1996, CRRI, Cuttack. |
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Biotechnology and tea improvement. Konwar, B. K., Seminar in Tocklai Expt. Station, TRA, Jorhat, Assam, July 12th, 1995 |
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Tea improvement: conventional Vs innovative approaches. Konwar, B. K., Seminar in Tocklai Expt. Station, TRA, Jorhat, Assam, July 31st, 1995. |
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Production of haploids from embryo rescued plants of japonica x indica rice hybrids. Pathak, M. and Konwar, B. K., paper presented in the poster session II of the Golden Jubilee Int. sym. on ‘Rainfed rice for sustainable food security’, 23-25th Sept, 1996, Cuttack. |
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Classification of plants, its identification and collection of specimen. Konwar, B. K, Workshop on Environment and Nature Conservation, 17 – 25th Nov, 1997, Jorhat. |
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Plant Biodiversity. Konwar, B. K., workshop on Environment and Nature conservation, 17-25th Nov, 1997, Jorhat. |
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Indian tea: present position and future prospects. Konwar, B. K., concept paper presented in the Brain Storming session on ‘Improvement of tea through biotechnological tools, December 1st, 1999, DBT, New Delhi. |
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An appraisal on the popularity of Tocklai released clones and biclonal seed stocks in the North Eastern region. Konwar, B. K. and Neog, N. J., presented in the poster session of the 33rd Tocklai Conference, 11th-13th Feb., 2001 |
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Promising clones for the coming decade. Konwar, B. K., Bordoloi, S. C. and Bordoloi, R. K., presented in the oral Technical session IV: Genetic modification and tea improvement- the new dimension, 33rd Tocklai Conference, 11th-13th Feb., 2001. |
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Biodiversity and molecular characterisation of tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) cultivars using DNA markers. Bera, B., Konwar, B. K., Saikia, H. and Mazumder, C. S., presented in the oral Technical session IV: Genetic modification and tea improvement-the new dimension, 33rd Tocklai Conference, 11th-13th Feb.,2001. |
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Recycling of tea garden weeds and pruning litters. Konwar, B. K., Das, M. and Das, J., presented in the poster session of the 33rd Tocklai Conference, 11th-13th Feb., 2001. |
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Studies on stomata in TV and generative clones with particular reference to drought tolerance. Handique, A. C., Barman, T. S. and Konwar, B. K., presented in the poster session of the 33rd Tocklai Conference, 11th-13th Feb., 2001. |
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Somaclonal variation through tissue culture of tea. Das, S. C., Konwar, B. K., Bordoloi, B. J. and Dutta, R. K., presented in the poster session of the 33rd Tocklai Conference, 11th-13th Feb., 2001. |
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Biotechnology. Konwar, B. K. Science Week Key Note Seminar Talk, The Assam Valley School, Balipara, Sonitpur, Assam. dtd. March 1st, 2003. |
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DNA: the molecule of life and its voyage beyond the realm. Konwar, B. K. Key note Address, Commemoration of 50th Anniversary of DNA Discovery, Defense Research Laboratory, DRDO, Tezpur, Assam. Dtd. 28th Feb., 2003. |
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The self forming biomaterial DNA, its characterization and contribution. Konwar, B. K. National Workshop on ‘Advanced Materials: processing and characterization, Oct. 29th – 30th, 2003, Deptt of Physics, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur. |
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Human genome. Konwar, B. K. Scientific Seminar, 18th Sept., 2002, Zoological Society of Assam, Tezpur. |
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Biosurfactant induced enhanced oil recovery. Bordoloi, N. K. and Konwar, B. K. National Seminar on ‘Hydrocarbon degrading microbes’. 22nd – 23rd Dec., 2003, Tezpur University, Napaam. |
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Bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbons by microbial consortia. Bordoloi, N. K. and Konwar, B. K. National Seminar on ‘Hydrocarbon degrading microbes’. 22nd – 23rd Dec., 2003, Tezpur University, Napaam. |
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Degradation of crude oil by bacterial consortia. Bordoloi, N. K. and Konwar, B. K. National Workshop on ‘Science & Technology for regional development: case for North East India’. Feb. 3rd – 6th, 2004, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. |
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Potential application of biosurfactant produced by thermophilic Pseudomonas sp. DM-02 strain in microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR) and Bioremediation. Das K., Mukherjee, A.K. & Konwar, B.K. (2003) National Seminar on Hydrocarbon Degrading Microbes, Tezpur University 22-23 Dec. |
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Evaluation of nutraceutical potentiality of a minor fruit of Assam – Spondias pinnata Kurz. Kandali, R. and Konwar, B. K. Souvenir cum Abstract: Value addition to bioresources of NE India, Post harvest technology and Cold chain, National Seminar, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, 19 – 21 May 2006, pp 99. |
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Antimicrobial activity of the fruits of Meyna spinosa Roxb. Ex Link: a potential medicinal plant of North East India. Buragohain, J. and Konwar, B. K., Souvenir cum Abstract: Value addition to bioresources of NE India, Post harvest technology and Cold chain, National Seminar, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, 19 – 21 May 2006, pp 113. |
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Microbial consortium in bioremediation of contaminant hydrocarbon. Bordoloi, N. K. and Konwar, B. K., Souvenir cum Abstract: Value addition to bioresources of NE India, Post harvest technology and Cold chain, National Seminar, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, 19 – 21 May 2006, pp 121. |
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Studies on the microflora of fermentation starter culture used by the Ahom community of Asom. Barman, K. R. and Konwar, B. K., Souvenir cum Abstract: Value addition to bioresources of NE India, Post harvest technology and Cold chain, National Seminar, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, 19 – 21 May 2006, pp 123. |
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Morphophenologyl and karyotype study of Patidoi (Schuannianthus dichotmus (Roxb) Gagnrep. Synonym Clinogyne dichotoma Salisb) – a traditional plant of Assam. Chowdhury, D. and Konwar, B. K., Souvenir cum Abstract: Value addition to bioresources of NE India, Post harvest technology and Cold chain, National Seminar, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, 19 – 21 May 2006, pp 124. |
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Biodiversity of medicinal plants of Assam. L. Barooah & B.K. Konwar (2006) National Seminar on Biodiversity & Indigenous Knowledge System, Itanagar Oct 2006: pp 37. |
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Morphophenological and leaf nutritional characteristics of Streblus asper Lour.: an important medicinal plant of Assam. R. Kandali & B.K. Konwar (2006) National Seminar on Biodiversity & Indigenous Knowledge System, Itanagar Oct 2006: pp 72. |
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Isolation of genomic DNA from Zanthoxylum oxyphyllum for assessment of genetic diversity. J. Buragohain & B.K. Konwar (2006) National Seminar on Biodiversity & Indigenous Knowledge System, Itanagar Oct 2006: pp 73. |
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Petroleum biotechnology research. B. K. Konwar (2007). Petrotech Society Seminar on R&D-Round Table Conference, March 20th 2007, New Delhi. |
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Morphophenological, nutraceutical, biochemical and genomic characters of some important medicinal plants of North East India. B. K. Konwar (2007). National Seminar-cum-workshop on potential growth and development of medicinal and aromatic plants to provide alternative employment opportunities for the rural poor and youth, National Rural Development Institute – North East Regional Centre, Khanapara, Guwahati, 23rd – 24th March 2007. |
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Biosurfactant and its catalytic activity in increasing crude oil mobility. N.K.Bordoloi and B.K. Konwar (2007). Catalysis for future fuels, 18th National Symposium & Indo-US seminar on catalysis, 16 – 18th April 2007, Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, Uttrakhand, India. |
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Microbial degradation of Mesua ferra L. seed oil-based polyurethane film. J. P. Saikia, S. Dutta, B. K. Konwar and N. Karak (2008). International Symposium on microbial biotechnology: diversity, genomics and meta-genomics, 49th Annual Conference, Association of Microbiologists of India, November 18th – 20th. |
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Crude oil-contaminated soil, its bioremediation and cultivation of rice (Oryza sativa L.). B. K. Konwar (2009), Invited Lecture, Environment Science Section, 96th Indian Science Congress, Shillong, Meghalaya, 3rd - 7th January. |
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Role of biosurfactant in reducing surface tension and its biodegradation. Pranjal Bharali and B. K. Konwar (2009), Poster presentation in Environment Science Section, 96th Indian Science Congress, Shillong, Meghalaya, 3rd - 7th January. |
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Biopolymer producing bacteria isolated from oil well sites of Assam. Pinkee Phukan and B. K. Konwar (2009), Poster presentation in Environment Science Section, 96th Indian Science Congress, Shillong, Meghalaya, 3rd - 7th January. |
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Biochemical and morphological study of four edible aroids of Assam. J. P. Saikia and B. K. Konwar (2009), Poster presentation in Plant Science Section, 96th Indian Science Congress, Shillong, Meghalaya, 3rd - 7th January. |
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Isolation and characterization of active compound from Spondius pinnata Kurz fruits. R. Kandali and B. K. Konwar (2009). Abstract of Papers, Technical Session of 54th Annual Session of Assam Science Society, Tezpur University, February 4th, pp 64. |
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Leaf nutritional characteristics of Streblus asper Lour as green fodder. R. Kandali and B. K. Konwar (2009). Abstract of Papers, Technical Session of 54th Annual Session of Assam Science Society, Tezpur University, February 4th, pp 75. |
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Biopolymer from crude oil scavenging bacteria. Pinkee Phukan and B. K. Konwar, National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Polymer Science and Technology (Poly-2009), October 8 – 10, 2009 (Oral Presentation). |
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Investigation of antioxidant property of zinc oxide particles by 1/-1/ diphenylpicryl-hydrazyle (DPPH) method. B K Konwar, Somik Banerjee, Jyoti Prasad Saikia and Ashok Kumar. 4th Global Summit on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (2009), Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. |
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Comparative digestibility of some edible aroids of north east India. J. P. Saikia and B. K. Konwar. 76th Annual Meet of Society of Biochemist (India). Tirupati, India. |
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Polyaniline nanofibers as potential antioxidants for biomedical and industrial applications. Somik Banerjee, A. Kumar, Jyoti Prasad Saikia and B.K. Konwar. International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (2009). Indian Institute of Technology (Guwahati). |
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The microbial antimicrobial compound 2-methylheptyl isonicotinate from zanthoxylum oxyphyllum edgew, a traditional medicinal plant of assam. B. K. Konwar and J. Buragohain. 4th Global Summit on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (2009), Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. |
