B. Mathew

Dr. B. Mathew

9436337013; 87873317

drbmathew@gmail.com

Faculty members

Dr. B. Mathew

Designation: Associate Professor

Department: Rural Development and Agricultural Production

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. (Horticulture) specialization in Fruits & Orchard Management from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidhyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal
  • M.Sc. (Agriculture) specialization in Horticulture from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidhyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal
  • B.Sc. (Agriculture) from Nagaland University, School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development, Medziphema, Nagaland
  • Pre-University (Agriculture) from North-Eastern Hill University, SASRD, Medziphema Campus, Nagaland

Areas of Interest/Specialisation:

  • Ethnobotanical/ ethnomedicinal studies and Traditional Knowledge System.
  • Plant biotechnology and conservation of RET indigenous plants (Citrus spp.).
  • Biodiversity study and characterization of Jackfruit.
  • Organic production of horticultural crops.
  • Eco-friendly technologies for crop production in the Hill ecosystem.

Experience:

  • Post-Graduate Teaching in the Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Production, North-Eastern Hill University, Tura campus, Meghalaya since 17-01-2007 till date.
  • Post-Graduate and Undergraduate teaching in the Department of Horticulture, Sikkim University from 19-05-2014 to 08-12-2014.
  • TOT, Organic Production and Export promotion of spices crops as Field Officer, in Spices Board (Govt. of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industries), N.H. Bye Pass, Cochin, Kerala from 05-06-02 to 16-01-07
  • Field research/experimentations on semi-arid fruit crops as Research Associate at Regional Research Station, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidhyalaya, Mohanpur, West Bengal, India
  • Co-coordinator, Bioinformatics Facility (BIF), Dept. of RDAP, North-Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, Tura, Meghalaya
  • Co coordinator, Biotech Hub, Don Bosco College, Tura, Meghalaya.

Ph. D. Thesis Supervised:

  1. Diversification of Agriculture in West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. Awarded to Ms. Ajanta Deb (year 2014).
  2. An Ethnobotanical Study of Wild Edible Plants among Meitei and Garo People of North-East India. Awarded to Mr. Ksh. Dedrilkumar Singh (year 2015).
  3. Factors Affecting Physico-Chemical Properties and Productivity of Mandarin Orange in Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Awarded to Mr. Houlun Hangsing (year 2015).
  4. Diversity of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) In the Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Awarded to Ms. Gaithoiliu Phaomie (year 2021).
  5. Ethnomedicinal plants used by Garo tribe of Meghalaya and their phytochemical properties. Awarded to Ms. Adela D. Marak (year 2021).
  6. Slow growth techniques for in vitro conservation of Citrus indica. Awarded to Ms. Kiran Chhetri (year 2022).
  7. In vitro propagation of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.). Thesis Submitted by Ms. Shayantani Das (2022)

M.Phil. Thesis Supervised:

  • Standardization of Rooting Media and Time of Air Layering in Guava in West Garo Hills. Awarded to Ms. Prelida N. Sangma (year 2018).

Administrative responsibilities:

  • Chairman, College Welfare and Advisory Committee, NEHU Tura Campus, Tura.
  • Teacher-in-charge of Horticulture Unit and Agronomy Unit of the Dept. of Rural Development and Agricultural Production, NEHU Tura campus.
  • Member of Management Committee of the DBT-sponsored BioNEST Bioincubator Centre at NEHU Tura campus.

Member of Academic/ Professional body at University Level

  • Member of the Board of Studies, Department of RDAP, NEHU Tura Campus.
  • Member of the Board of Studies, Department of Geography, NEHU Shillong.
  • Member of the Board of Studies, Department of Agri-Business Management & Food Technology, NEHU Tura Campus.
  • Member of the School Board, SHES, NEHU Shillong.
  • Member of the Departmental Research Committee, Department of RDAP, NEHU Tura Campus.
  • Member of Syllabus committee of the Dept. of Horticulture, NEHU Tura Campus.
  • Editorial board member /reviewer of scientific journals.
  • Chairman of Syllabus review committee of the Dept. of Rural Development and Agricultural Production, NEHU Tura.

Member of Academic/ Professional body outside University:

  • External Member of the Internal Quality Assurance Committee (IQAC), Don Bosco College, Tura, West Garo Hills.
  • Member of Governing body (NEHU Representative), Phukan Memorial College, Dalu, West Garo Hills.

Academic affiliations:

  • Life member of Horticultural Society of India, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi.
  • Life member of Indian Society of Plantation Crops, Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasargod, Kerala.
  • Life member of Indian Society for Spices, Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut, Kerala.
  • Life member of Horticultural Society of North East India, Dept. of Horticulture, Nagaland University, Medziphema, Nagaland.
  • Life member of Cooch Behar Association for Cultivation of Agricultural Sciences, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidylaya, Pundibari, Cooch Behar, West Bengal
  • Life member of Society for Horticultural Research and Development, SD-70, Shastri Nagar, Ghaziabad- 201 002, Uttar Pradesh.
  • Life member of Fruit Science Society of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh -2202, Bangladesh.

Award:

  • Recepient of Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar Fellowship Award 2006 conferred by the    Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Academy, New Delhi.

Research Projects

 Research Projects Undertaken:

  • In vitro Mass Multiplication and Conservation of some endangered Citrus species of NEH region of India. Funded by the Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi (06-01-2017 - 06-07-2020).
  • Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility for biology teaching. Funded by the Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi (2008-2021).
  • In vitro propagation of endangered/ economically important plants & DNA- Barcoding of animals/ Plants. Funded by the Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi (2013-2020).
  • Studies on effect of in situ rainwater harvesting techniques on field establishment and growth of mandarin orange and guava sapling in West Garo Hills of Meghalaya. Funded by UGC, New Delhi (2008-2009).

Consultancy Projects carried out:

  • Research Study on MGNREGA sponsored by State Rural Employment Society Meghalaya, Govt. of Meghalaya (2016-2019)
  • Comprehensive District Agricultural Planning (C-DAP) of Meghalaya sponsored by the National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad (2009-2010)

Ongoing Projects:

  • STINER- Technology Facility Centre (STINER-TFC) at NEHU Tura Campus, Meghalaya. Funded by North-Eastern Council, Ministry of DoNER, Govt. of India. (Sanctioned on 26-3-2022)

Publications

i. Research papers: 65 nos.

  1. Adela D. Marak and Binu Mathew (2022) Traditional oral healthcare practices followed by the Garo tribe of West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 21(2):287-291. ISSN: 0972-5938. IF 0.757.
  2. Lily Bell Ch. Marak, Lolly S Pereira and Binu Mathew (2022) Influence of soil microbes on plant pathogens of Artocarpus heterophyllus in Nokrek Biosphere Reserve of Meghalaya. Agricultural Research Journal 59 (1) : 162-166, February 2022. DOI No. 10.5958/2395-146X.2022.00025.4.
  3. Adela D. Marak and Binu Mathew (2021) Study on traditional method of treating bronchial asthma by Garo tribe of North-East India. Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine, 10(4):352-361. DOI: 10.5455/AAM.6573.
  4. Kiran Chhetri, B. Mathew and Lolly S. Pereira (2021) In vitro direct shoot and root regeneration of Indian Wild Orange (Citrus indica Tanaka) using nodal segments excised from mature trees. Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 34(Special Issue): 31-40. ISSN 0970-6429.
  5. Kiran Chhetri, Binu Mathew and Lolly S. Pereira (2021) Micropropagation of Citrus indica Tanaka using shoot tips from mature trees. Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology, 31(1): 13-23. ISSN/eISSN 1817-3721/ 1818-8745
  6. Singh, K.D. and Mathew B. (2021) Ethnobotanical study on wild edible fruits, spices and aquatic plants traditionally used by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 20(1):117-121. ISSN: 0972-5938
  7. Adela D. Marak and Binu Mathew (2020) Traditional healing methods for bone fracture practiced by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya. Plant Archives, 20(1):754-748. eISSN/ISSN 2581-6063 / 0972-5210.
  8. Phaomei, G. and B. Mathew (2020). Morphological characterization of selected jackfruits of West Garo Hills of NE India. Science and Technology Journal, 8(2):34-39. ISSN: 2321-3388.
  9. Sangma, Y.A.S., Pereira, L.S., Dang, JC and Mathew, B (2020) Evaluation of explants for in vitro propagation of Citrus indica Tanaka- An endangered species. Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology, 30(1): 87-96. ISSN/eISSN 1817-3721/ 1818-8745
  10. K.D. Singh and  B. Mathew (2019) Medicinal plants used by Garo Tribe of West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Environment and Ecology, 37(1A):187-193.  ISSN No.  0970-0420. UGC Journal No. 19719.
  11. Gaithoiliu Phaomei and B. Mathew (2019). Morphological characterization of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophylus Lam) in West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. Plant Archive, 19(2):2081-2087. eISSN/ISSN 2581-6063 / 0972-5210.
  12. Prelida N. Sangma and Mathew, B (2018) Effect of Rooting Media and Time of Air Layering in Guava (Psidium guajava L.) in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Environment and Ecology, 36(3): 864-870. ISSN No.  0970-0420. UGC Journal  No. 19719
  13. Phaomei, G., Pereira, L.S., Mathew, B (2018) Variability of fruit characters of jackfruit in Rongram Block of West Garo Hills of Meghalaya. Environment and Ecology, 36(2A): 611-615. ISSN No.  0970-0420. UGC Journal  No. 19719
  14. Das S., Dang JC and Mathew B. (2018) Surface sterilization protocol for in vitro propagation of Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. Environment and Ecology, 36(4A):1176-1180. ISSN No.  0970-0420. UGC Journal  No. 19719
  15. Phaomei, G., Pareira, L.S., Mathew, B (2017) Diversity of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophllus Lam.) in Rongram Block of West Garo Hills of Meghalaya. International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology, 6(3): 1940-1947.  NAAS rating 3.98.
  16. Binu Mathew and Adela D. Marak (2016) Traditional knowledge on Ethnomedicines- A potential area of research among Garo tribe. Transient, 5:125-129. ISSN 2250-0650.  Peer Reviewed & Refereed.
  17. Hangsing, H., Kalita, D.C. and Mathew, B. (2016) Economic feasibility of Khasi Mandarin cultivation in Garo Hills of Meghalaya. Journal of Agriculture and Technology,  3 (2):34-39. ISSN 2348-4721 .  (NAAS 3.39)
  18. Singh, K.D., Binu Mathew and Rakesh Mohan (2016) Nutraceutical usage of wild edible plants among the Garo tribe of Meghalaya, India . International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology. 5(5): 2959-2965 (ISSN 2278-3687 (O) 2277-663X (P) (NAAS 3.98)
  19. Singh, K.D. and Binu Mathew(2016) Wild edible plants among the Meitei of Eastern Himalaya, India. Intl. J of. Agriculture Sciences. 8(53): 2699-2702 (ISSN 0975-3710; NAAS 4.1)
  20. Hangsing, H., Mathew, B. and Kalita, D.C. (2016) Performance of Khasi Mandarin in Garo Hills, Meghlaya. International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology. 5(5): 3213-3223 (ISSN 2278-3687 (O) 2277-663X (P) (NAAS 3.98)
  21. Ajanta Deb Kar and Binu Mathew (2016) Jhuming vs. settled cultivation - a micro level study in the West Garo Hills of India. International Journal in Management and Social Sciences,04(5):157-164 (ISSN: 2321-1784). Peer Reviewed & Refereed.
  22. Poduval Mini, Mathew B. and Tarai R.K. (2015) Evaluation of Germplasm for Cashew Apple Processing Industry. Indian Journal of Horticulture, 72(3):411-415.ISSN 0972-8538 (NAAS 6.13)
  23. Hangsing, H., Mathew, B. and Kalita, D.C. (2015) Factors affecting mandarin productivity in Garo Hills (Meghalaya)- An empirical study. Journal of Agriculture and Technology,2(1):108-111.
  24. Mathew, B. and Pereira, L.S. (2014) Vermicomposting– a profitable enterprise for rural youth. Transient, 4:59-65. ISSN 2250-0650.
  25. Dang, J.C., Das, S. and Mathew, B. (2014) Medicinal plants of Meghalaya: Uses and conservation strategies. Transient, 4:79-98. ISSN 2250-0650.
  26. Dedril, K. S., Mohan,R. and B. Mathew (2014) Medicinal Plants and its usage among the Meitei community of Manipur- An Ethnobotanical Study. Indian Journal of Arecanut, Spices and Medicinal Plants, 16 (1):14-17. ISSN 0972 2483 (NAAS 2.1)
  27. Ajanta Deb Kar, B. Mathew and Eugene. D. Thomas (2013) Diversification of Agriculture in West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya (India) for sustainable Rural Development. Transient, 3:47-60. ISSN 2250-0650.
  28. Dang, J.C., Shabaree Y.A. Sangma and Binu Mathew (2013) In vitro germination of Citrus indica Tanaka-An endangered Dwarf Plant of Garo Hills, Meghalaya, India. Transient, 2:61-67. ISSN 2250-0650
  29. Ajanta Deb Kar and Binu Mathew (2012) Tea Industry in West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya – A micro Analysis. Source, 2:93-104. ISSN 2250-0642.
  30. Rongsentemjen, Ao and B. Mathew (2012) Perspective of Naga Farmers towards Pineapple Production. Transient, Vol. 2, pp 66-72. ISSN 2250-0650
  31. C.P. Suresh, B. Mathew, K.D. Bhutia, A. Roy and M. Hussain (2012) Efficiency of soil cover on weed control in banana plantation. Transient, Vol. 2, pp. 7-12. ISSN 2250-0650
  32. Panwar, P, Bhutia, K.D., C.P. Suresh and B. Mathew (2011) Performance of Elephant-foot yam grown as intercrop in mango orchard in Terai zone of West Bengal. Transient,  1: 148-54. ISSN 2250-0650
  33. Saha, L.R. and Mathew, B. (2011) Stem Bleeding Disease- a threat to coconut plantations of Garo Hills.Transient, 1:42-45. ISSN 2250-0650
  34. Mathew, B. and Lolly S. Pereira (2010) Effect of in situ rainwater harvesting techniques on mandarin orange plants grown in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya. Environment and Ecology, 28(3B):1975-1978. ISSN No. 0970-0420.  UGC No. 19719
  35. Ghosh S.N. and Mathew, B. (2009) Success of cutting and air layering in pomegranate cv. Ganesh as influenced by season. The Horticulture Journal, 22(1):43-45.
  36. Saha, L.R. and Mathew B. (2008) Observation on some important viral diseases of crop plants in Garo Hills of Meghalaya. Science vision, Vol. VIII,  No. 3, pp.83-85.ISSN 0975-6175
  37. Mathew, B. (2007) Black pepper- A potential intercrop for arecanut plantations of Garo Hill. Spice India, Vol. 52 No. 7, pp. 32-33.ISSN 0970-5805
  38. Saha, L.R. and Mathew B. (2007) Integrated management of betelvine diseases. Science vision, Vol. VII,  No. 2, pp. 68-69.ISSN 0975-6175
  39. Ghosh S.N., Manna S. and Mathew B. (2004) Effect of Nitrogen and Potassium fertilization on Custard Apple grown under rainfed laterite soils. Environment and Ecology, 22 (Spl-1):144-147. ISSN No.  0970-0420.  UGC No. 19719
  40. Ghosh S.N., Manna S. and Mathew B. (2004) Yield and quality of custard apple in relation to fertilization under rainfed laterite soil. J. Maharashtra Agric. Universities, 29(3): 342-344. ISSN No. 0378-2395.
  41. Ghosh S.N., Manna S. and Mathew B. (2004) Effect of season on success of grafting in Custard Apple under semi-arid condition of West Bengal. The Horticulture Journal,17(1):89-91.
  42. Ghosh S.N., Mathew, B. and Manna S. (2003) Evaluation of some aonla cultivars in West Bengal. Journal of Interacademecia, 7(1):21-24. (ISSN No. 0971-9016).
  43. Ghosh S.N., Manna S. and Mathew, B. (2003) Effect of pre-sowing seed treatment on germination, seedling growth and viability of Custard Apple (Annona squamosa) seeds. Environment and Ecology, 21(1):4-7. ISSN No. 0970-0420.
  44. Ghosh S.N., Manna S. and Mathew, B. (2003) Efficacy of drip irrigaton in sweet orange c. Mosambi grown on laterite soil of West Bengal. Indian J. Citriculture, 2(1):27-33.
  45. Mathew, Binu (2003) Discover the therapeutic uses of Sweet Flag. Spice India, Vol. 48 No. 8, pp. 22-23.ISSN 0970-5805
  46. Mathew, Binu (2003) Spices in Assam. Spice India, Vol. 48 No. 11, pp. 13-14.ISSN 0970-5805
  47. Ghosh S.N., Mathew, B. and Manna S. (2002) Effect of cultivar, rooting media and position of nodal cut on success of air layering in pomegranate. Environment and Ecology, 20 (2): 458-460. ISSN No. 0970-0420.
  48. Ghosh S.N., Mathew, B. and Manna, S. (2002) Studies of physico-chemical characters of fruits of aonla cultivars grown under rainfed semi-arid region of West Bengal. The Horticulture Journal,15(1):69-73
  49. Ghosh S. N., Mathew, B. and Manna, S. (2002) Effect of in situ moisture conservation on growth, yield and fruit quality of some aonla at initial stage. Indian Journal of Soil Conservation, 30(3):290-293. ISSN No. 0970-3349.
  50. Ghosh S. N., Mathew, B.and Manna, S. (2002) Effect of in situ moisture conservation on growth, yield and fruit quality of custard apple. J. Maharashtra Agric. Univ., 27 (3): 263-265. ISSN No. 0378-2395.
  51. S. Manna, Mathew, B., M.A. Hassan and P.K. Chattopadhaya (2002) Inflorescence and nut characters of some coconut cultivar and hybrids grown in West Bengal. J. Appl. Hort., 4(1): 14-16.ISSN:0972-1045
  52. Ghosh, S.N., and Mathew, B. (2002) Performance of nine ber cultivars (Zizyphus mauritiana Lamk) on top working in semi-arid region of West Bengal. J. Appl. Hort., 4(1): 49-51. ISSN:0972-1045
  53. Manna S., Mathew, B., Hasan, M.A. and Chattopadhyay P.K. (2001).Performance of some coconut cultivars grown in gangetic alluvium soil of West Bengal. Environment and Ecology,19 (1): 206-209. ISSN No. 0970-0420.
  54. Poduval M., Mathew, B., Hasan M.A., and Chattopadhyay P.K. (2001) Evaluation of production potentialities of different turmeric species and varieties in gangetic alluvium soil of WestBengal. The Horticulture Journal, 14(2):135-141.
  55. Poduval M., Mathew, B., Hasan M.A., and Chattopadhyay P.K. (2001) Yield and curcumin content of different turmeric varieties and species. Environment and Ecology, 19(4):744-746.
  56. Manna S., Mathew, B. and Ghosh S.N. (2001) Air layering in guava cultivars. Journal of Interacademicia, 5 (2): 278-281. ISSN No. 0971-9016.
  57. Mathew B., Ghosh S.N. and Manna S. (2001) Studies on physico-chemical characters of some sapota cultivars grown in West Bengal. Journal of Maharashtra Agricultural Universities. 26 (2): 224-226. ISSN No. 0378-2395.
  58. Ghosh S.N., Mathew, B. and Manna, S. (2001) Studies on physico-chemical characteristics of fruits of custard apple grown under semi-arid region of West Bengal. Orissa Journal of Horticulture, 29 (1): 66-68.
  59. Ghosh S.N., Mathew, B. and Manna, S. (2001) Effect of in situ moisture conservation on growth, yield and fruit quality of pomegranate at initial age. Orissa Journal of Horticulture, 29 (2): 61-64.
  60. Mathew B., Hasan M.A., Majumder D. and Chattopadhyay P.K.(2000). Fruit quality of first ratoon crop in banana (Musa, AAA) as influenced by sucker management and post harvest manipulation of parent pseudostem. Environment and Ecology, 18 (3): 587-93.
  61. Mathew B., Hasan M.A., Majumder D. and Chattopadhyay P.K.  (2000). Effect of post harvest manipulation of parent pseudostem and sucker management of plant crop on yield, biomass production and harvest index of first ratoon in banana (Musa, AAA, Sub-group-Cavendish, cv. Giant Governor). The Horticulture Journal, 13 (2): 21-29.
  62. Mathew B., Hasan M.A., Majumder D. and Chattopadhyay P.K.(2000). Effect of post harvest manipulation of parent pseudostem on yield and fruit morphological characters of first ratoon crop in banana (Musa, AAA, cv. Giant Governor). Research on Crops, 1 (2): 184-88. (ISSN No. 0972-3226. NAAS 6.6 Impact: 0.103)
  63. Mathew B., Hasan M.A., Majumder D. and Chattopadhyay P.K. (2000). Post-harvest manipulation of parent pseudostem and sucker management on foliar and soil nutrient status of banana. Indian Journal of Horticulture, 57 (3): 205-211. ISSN 0972-8538 NAAS 6.7.
  64. Mathew B., Hasan M.A., Majumder, D. and Chattopadhyay P.K. (2000).Performance of first ratoon crop in banana as influenced by parent pseudostem and sucker management. The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 70 (9): 584-588. (ISSN No. 0019-5022. NAAS 6.6).
  65. Hasan M A, B Mathew, PK Chattopadhyay (2000). Effect of post-harvest manipulation of parent pseudostem in the productivity of ratoon crop in banana. InfoMusa, 9 (1) 35.

ii. Book Chapters:            07 nos.
International Publisher:

  1. Mathew, B., Pereira, L.S.  and C.P. Suresh (2011) Pineapple Production in Meghalaya (India) - Indigenous Cultural Practices and Status. Proc. Acta Horticulturae, 7th International Pineapple Symposium at Johor Bahru, Malaysia during 13-15 July 2010 ISBN: 920: 275-280.
  2. Mathew, B. and Ghosh, S.N. (2004) Effect of drip irrigation on sweet orange cv. ‘Mosambi’ grown in rain-shadow laterite soils. Proc. Int. Soc. Citriculture, 10th International Citrus congress held at Agadir, Morocco February -15-20, 2004, pp. 302-305.
  3. Ghosh S.N., Mathew, B. and Manna, S. (2002) Effect of in situ moisture conservation on growth and yield of cashew at initial age. Proceedings of PLACROSYM - XIV, International conference on plantation crops, “Plantation Crops Research and Development in the New Millenium" held at Hyderabad, India, December 12-15, 2000, pp. 361-364.

National Publisher:

  • Ajanta Deb and Binu Mathew (2021) Diversification of Agriculture in the Hills of Meghalaya. In: Vulnerability to Food and Nutrition Insecurity under Mountain Specificities: Unique Challenges and Niche Opportunities (Ed: Deepak Bhagat and Ram Singh). Pub: New Delhi Publishers, 90, Sainik Vihar, New Delhi.
  • Sangma, S.Y.A., Dang, J.C., Pereira, L.S. and Mathew, B. (2015) In vitro germination of citrus macroptera Mont.An endangered plant of Garo Hills, Meghalaya, India. In: Proceedings of the National Seminar on Newer trends in Chemistry and Environment, held at Don Bosco College, Tura, Meghalaya on 10-11 December 2014. pp. 219-224. ISBN: 97893 85230 05 9.
  • Ajanta Deb (Kar) and Binu Mathew (2015) Extent of Agricultural Diversification in Meghalaya with special reference to West Garo Hills. Look East Policy: Perspectives from the South-East Asian Architecture (Ed: Abhigyan Bhattacharjee), Pub: Excel India Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 126-133.(ISBN 978-93-84869-86-1)
  • Ajanta Deb Kar and Binu Mathew (2012) Biodiversity of Meghalaya- Status and Threats. In: Proceedings of the National Seminar on Status of Biodiversity in India: Conservation and Social Relevance with Reference to NE (North-East) India, held at DonBosco College, Tura, Meghalaya. pp.99-105. ISBN978-93-82062-24-0.

iii. Book authored: 02 nos.

  • In situ Rainwater Harvesting and Conservation- An empirical study on arid fruit production. Pub: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Deutschland Germany. ISBN: 978-3-8473-7289-9.
  • Diversification of Agriculture in Hill Ecosystem. Pub: Biotech Books, Darya Ganj, New Delhi-02.

Papers presented in Conferences/Seminars

International:

  1. Binu Mathew and Adela D. Marak (2021) Traditional treatment methods of anemia by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya, India. 27th International conference of International Academy for physical sciences on Advances in Food Science and Technology held on 12-14 October 2021 Organised by North-Eastern Hill university Tura Campus in Association with Swedish South Asian Network on Fermented Foods, Anand, Gujarat.
  2. Phaomei, G. and B. Mathew (2021) Jackfruit diversity of East Garo Hills of Meghalaya, India. 27th International conference of International Academy for physical sciences on Advances in Food Science and Technology held on 12-14 October 2021 Organised by North-Eastern Hill university Tura Campus in Association with Swedish South Asian Network on Fermented Foods, Anand, Gujarat.
  3. Kiran Chhetri and B. Mathew (2021) Rapid micropropagation of Indian wild orange using callus culture. 27th International conference of International Academy for physical sciences on Advances in Food Science and Technology held on 12-14 October 2021 Organised by North-Eastern Hill university Tura Campus in Association with Swedish South Asian Network on Fermented Foods, Anand, Gujarat.
  4. Das S., Dang JC and Mathew B. (2021) In vitro propagation of jackfruit for food security. 27th International conference of International Academy for physical sciences on Advances in Food Science and Technology held on 12-14 October 2021 Organised by North-Eastern Hill university Tura Campus in Association with Swedish South Asian Network on Fermented Foods, Anand, Gujarat.
  5. Das S., Dang JC and Mathew B. (2021) Effect of anti-browning agents and photoperiod in management of phenolic exudation for micropropagation of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.). International Conference on Environment, Agriculture, Human and Animal Health held virtually on 05-06 June 2021. Organised by Institute of Nuclear-Agricultural Sciences College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, China PR.
  6. Das S., Dang JC and Mathew B. (2021) In Vitro Shoot Multiplication of Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. using Nodal Segments. International Conference on Environment, Agriculture, Human and Animal Health held virtually on 05-06 June 2021. Organised by Institute of Nuclear-Agricultural Sciences College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, China PR.
  7. Pal, R. , Subba, P., Seletsu, S. , Paul, P. K. , Bhowmick,  N., Mathew,  B. and C. P. Suresh (2010). Induction of flowering and performance of pineapple as influenced by NAA and ethrel (Ananas comosus. (L.) Merr). 7th International Pineapple Symposium held at Johor Bahru, Malaysia, July 13-15, 2010. International Society for  Horticultural Sciences, MARDI, Malaysia.
  8. Morphological characterization of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) in West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. In: International conference on Biodiversity, Environment and Human Health: Innovations and Emerging Trends held on 12-14 November 2018. Organised by the Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy (ABAP), India, & School of Life Sciences, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram
  9. Traditional method of healing bone fractures practiced by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya. International conference on Biodiversity, Environment and Human Health: Innovations and Emerging Trends held on 12-14 November 2018. Organised by the Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy (ABAP), India, & School of Life Sciences, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram

National:

  1. Phaomei, G. and B. Mathew (2021) Characterization of selected Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. frown in the East Garo Hills of Meghalaya, India. National Online Training on Conservation, Management & Nutritional Security on 22-26 November, 2021. Organised by ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
  2. Kiran Chhetri, B. Mathew and Lolly S Pereira (2019) Standardization of in vitro propagation of Indian Wild Orange using shoot tips. National Seminar on Cultivation, Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Medicinal Plants for Livelihood Improvement. Organised by Dept. of Forestry, UBKV, Pundibari, Cooch Behar, West Bengal on 20-21 November 2019.
  3. Binu Mathew and Lolly S. Pereira (2013). Vermicomposting- a profitable enterprise for rural youth. National seminar on Entrepreneurship: A drive towards socio-economic development of north-eastern region held on 4th June 2013 at Tura campus, Meghalaya. Dept of Management, NEHU Tura campus, Tura, Meghalaya.
  4. Mathew, B., Pereira, L.S. and R. Ao. (2011) Soil moisture conservation technique in fruit orchard under contour system of planting in Garo Hills, Meghalaya. National Seminar on ‘Problems and Prospects of Horticultural development in the North-eastern region with special reference to Garo Hills of Meghalaya’ held at Mendipathar College on 26th November 2011. Organised by Mendipathar College, Medipathar and The Dept. of Horticulture (Govt. of Meghalaya), Williamnagar, Meghalaya.
  5. Variability of fruit characters of jackfruit of West Garo Hills. In: National Seminar on ‘Potential and Prospects of Horticulture in North-Eastern Region’ held on 27-28 March 2017. Organised by the Dept. of Horticulture, NEHU Tura campus, Meghalaya

Collaboration/ Consultancy:

  1. Serving as Agriculture, Horticulture and Spices Consultant of BAKDIL (NGO), Chandmari, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya.
  2. Serving as Consultant of Agriculture/Horticulture for the All Garo Hill Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd., Babadam, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya.
  3. Member of Project Implementation and Monitoring Committee of Livelihood and Enterprise Development Programme conducted by BAKDIL (NGO) in consultation with NABARD.
  4. Serving as NE Mentor / NE Ambassador to support innovators/startups across NE region under KIIT-TBT Bioincubator programme.
  5. Served as Nodal Officer (Assessment & Certification) of the training programmes conducted by the Bethany Society (NGO), Tura on “Integrated Farming cum Post-harvest Management” being carried out in collaboration with the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) and Dept of RDAP, NEHU Tura campus funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB).

National Seminars/Trainings Organized:

  • Organized a Short-term Training programme on “Computational biology from in vitro to in silico” at BIF center NEHU, Tura Campus as Co-cordinator during 21th to 23rd March 2017.
  • Organized a 2 weeks Training programme on “Horticulture farm management and nursery techniques” at NEHU, Tura Campus during 17 to 28 April 2017.
  • Organized a Short-term Training Course on “Nursery management and plant propagation of horticultural crops” at NEHU, Tura Campus 21th April to 30th April 2016.
  • Organized a Short-term Training Course on “Plant propagation technique under greenhouse and orchard management” at NEHU, Tura Campus during April 6th to 11th 2015.
  • Organized a Short-term Training Course on “Organic management of farm, nursery management and propagation technique” at NEHU, Tura Campus during 24th to 29th March 2014.
  • Organized a National Seminar on “Advances of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology in applied Biotechnology”  as Co-convener in Collaboration with BIF center, NEHU, Tura Campus during 5th October 2015.
  • Organized a Short-term Training progarmme on “Bioinformatics: Biology on your computers” at BIF center NEHU, Tura Campus as Co-convenor during 6th to 8th October 2015.
  • Organized a Short-term Training Course on “Research Methodology” sponsored by UGC-ASC, NEHU at Dept. of RDAP, NEHU Tura Campus during 24th to 29th March 2014.

Orientation/Refresher/Research Methodology (Attended):

  • Online National Workshop on MOOCS, E-content development and Open Educational Resources from  14/2/22 to 18/2/22 organised by Dept. of Education, NEHU, Tura Campus; Dept. of Education & Educational Technology, University of Hyderabad; Don Bosco College, Tura Meghalaya.
  • Webinar on Tissue culture of perennial fruits/cash crops: Significance, best practice and way forward. Organised by APAARI, BCIL & APCoAB on the 30th June 2022.
  • National Online Training on Conservation, Management and Utilization of Horticultural Genetic Resources for Livelihood and Nutritional Security from 22/11/21 to 26/11/21 organised by ICAR_IIHR, Bengaluru
  • Refresher course in Business Studies (Interdisciplinary) sponsored by UGC-HRDC, NEHU Shillong and organized by the Dept. of Management, NEHU Tura campus, Tura from 18/11/19 to 01/12/19
  • Faculty Development Programme sponsored by NSTEDB, Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi and organized by the Dept. of Management, NEHU Tura campus, Tura from 1/3/18 to 14/3/18.
  • Short term training on Gene cloning, Protein Biochemistry, Structural Biology and Bio-infromatics sponsored by Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India and organized by the Tata Memorial Centre-ACTREC, Kharghar, Mumbai from 29/6/15 to 10/7/15.
  • Short term training on Rubber cultivation and Plantation Management conducted by the Rubber Training Institute (Govt. of India), Kottayam, Kerala from 20-10-2014 to 31-10-2014.
  • Winter School on “Advances in Citriculture” conducted by National Research Center for Citrus (ICAR), Nagpur from 7th to 27th May 2013.
  • Special Winter School in Management Studies sponsored by UGC-Academic Staff College and organized by the Dept. of Management, North-Eastern Hill University, Tura campus, Tura from 2-24 Sept 2013.
  • Refresher Course on “Plant Diversity and Conservation” sponsored by UGC-Academic Staff College and organized by the Dept. of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong from 16th March to 5th April 2011.
  • Training on ‘Creation & Management of e-learning module for biological sciences’ sponsored by Bio Informatics Facility, Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt, of India and organized by College of Veterinary Sciences, AAU, Guwahati from 15/12/2009 to 18/12/2009.
  • Orientation Programme on IT (Oriented) organized by the UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Thiruvnanthapuram, Kerala from 21st July to 17th August 2007.

Invited lectures as Resource Person:

  • Delivered lecture on Organic Farming: Principles and Concept during the national level training programme on Organic Production of Spice Crops and Certification on 21-10-2019 organized by National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, NERC, Khanapara, Guwahati-22.
  • Delivered lecture on Organic Management of Soil during the national level training programme on Organic Production of Spice Crops and Certification on 21-10-2019 organized by National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, NERC, Khanapara, Guwahati-22.
  • Delivered lecture on Package of Practices of Major Spice Crops of North East India during the national level training programme on Organic Production of Spice Crops and Certification on 21-10-2019 organized by National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, NERC, Khanapara, Guwahati-22.
  • Delivered lecture on Multi-Storied Cropping System for Livelihood Improvement during the national level training programme on Integrated Farming System for Livelihood Security on 15-6-2021 organized by National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, NERC, Khanapara, Guwahati-22.
  • Delivered lecture on Organic Soil and Crop Management during the national level training programme on Organic Farming and Certification on 06-07-2021 organized by National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, NERC, Khanapara, Guwahati-22.
  • Delivered lecture on Plagiarism during the national level training programme on Research Methodology on 14-19 October, 2019 organized by ICSSR- NERC, Shillong, Meghalaya & the  Dept. of Education, North-Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, Tura, Meghalaya.
  • Delivered lecture on Organic Composting methods with major focus on vermicomposting during the training programme on Farmer’s cum Training on Project Implementing Agency Programme on 24-10-2019 organized by Bakdil (NGO), West Garo Hills, Tura Meghalaya.
  • Delivered lecture on Soil and moisture conservation practices during the training programme on Farmer’s cum Training on Project Implementing Agency Programme on 24-10-2019 organized by Bakdil (NGO), West Garo Hills, Tura Meghalaya.
  • Delivered lecture on Statistical Designs in Social Sciences during the training on Research Methodology for Researchers in Social Sciences and Humanities organized by the Department of Education, NEHU Tura campus.
  • Delivered lecture on Organic Farming: Concept, Principles and Practices during the workshop on Organic farming for sustainable agricultural production in Garo Hills on 23-04-2021 organized by ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya.

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