Dr. Laxmi Manandhar
Cytology and Genetics
1. Research Interest
Cytology and genetics
2. Education
1. PhD (Plant Cytogenetics), Tribhuvan University, Nepal
2. MA Environmental Studies, University of Adelaide, S. Australia
3. M Sc Botany, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
3. Teaching and Research
1. Teaching since 1973; currently supervising a Ph. D. student in the topic ‘Cytogenetical studies of some members of the family Asteraceae of Nepal’.
2. Research Project completed: Observations on Religious, Medicinal and Edible Plants of Nepal – An Integrated Approach. The research report submitted to the Research Division, Office of the Rector, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur (1999).
4. Awards/Grants
1. Research grants by Research Division, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Nepal; and University Grants Commission, Kathmandu, Nepal.
2. Awards: Dirgha Sewa Padak (1998), Nepal Vidhya Bhusan “Ka” (2009)
3. Scholarships: Australian Government (1992-1993) for the study of MA in Environmental Studies, The University of Adelaide, South Australia; Dean’s office, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu; and Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Lalitpur, Nepal.
5. Current Research Project
Contribution to a chromosome Atlas of the Nepalese Flowering Plants. Funding by University Grants Commission, Kathmandu, Nepal.
6. Selected Publications
1. Manandhar L and Sakya SR. 2009. Cytotaxonomy of Smithia ciliata Royle (Fabaceae) Botanica Orientalis 6:111-113.
2. Manandhar L. and Sakya, S R. 2009. Cytotaxonomical notes on two Nepalese varieties of Desmodium heterocarpon (L.) DC, J. Nat. Hist. Mus. 24: 130-36.
3. Manandhar, L. and Sakya, S R. 2008. Cytotaxonomic study in Eriosema himalaicum H. Ohashi of Nepal. Nepal Journal of Plant Sciences 2: 22-26.
4. Manandhar, L and Sakya, S R. 2004. Cytotaxonomic studies in two species of Astragalus. J Cytol Genet, 5 (1), 13-20.
5. Manandhar, L and Sakya S R. 2003. Karyomorphological Observations inDesmodium Desv. and its related taxa of Nepal. Cytologia 68 (2): 121-26.
6. Manandhar, L. and Sakya, S R. 2003. Karyomorphological observations in Desmodium Desv. and its related taxa of Nepal. Abstract Publication: Cytologia 68(2): 121-126, Biological Abstracts 110 (23). 334072:2003.
7. Manandhar, L. and Pottor, L. 1997. The role of the state in assistance with external aid in agricultural development: The Nepalese experience. Tribhuvan University Journal 22(2): 111-122.
8. Manandhar, L. and Karmacharya, S. B. 2001. Tropical Forest Ecosystems: Environmental Needs and Management Goals. In Jha, P K, Baral, S R, Karmacharya, S B, Lekhak, H D, Lacoul, P and Baniya, C B (eds). Proceedings of International Conference on Environment and Agriculture: 163-170.
9. Manandhar, L. and Karmacharya, S. B. 1992. Report on plants of Barabise, Central Nepal. Newsletter of Himalayan Botany 10: 10-14.
7. Others
Memberships:
1. Life member, Nepal Botanical Society
2. Member, Women in Science and Technology
3. Teacher’s Association, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
