Background information
The College of Natural Resources has two Research Centres. The Centre for Rural Development Studies (CRDS) was established in 2010 and has been focussing on sustainable rural development.The thematic areas of research covered by CRDS are on agriculture, livestock, and social science among others.
The other centre is the Centre for Environment and Climate Research (CECR).The CECR was approved in 2017 and the office is yet to be established. However, research activities of the CECR are already being coordinated by Dr. Om Katel. CECR focuses on environmental and climate research including biodiversity.
The other centre is the Centre for Environment and Climate Research (CECR).The CECR was approved in 2017 and the office is yet to be established. However, research activities of the CECR are already being coordinated by Dr. Om Katel. CECR focuses on environmental and climate research including biodiversity.
Current research projects are:
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Molecular analysis of Golden Mahaseer and its sympatric species in the warm water regions of Bhutan
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Dr. DB Gurung
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Ugyen Dorji II, Lobzang Pejor
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Watershed area delineation for run off determination and its relation to soil erosion and land degradation in Punatsangchu and Dagachu sub-river basin
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Dr. Om Katel
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Chogyel Wangmo
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Distributional patterns and habitat preferences of aquatic flora across water bodies in Wangdue Phodrang and Punakha Districts.
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Dr. DB Gurung
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Ugyen Dorji (II), Lobzang Penjor
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Documentation of delicacies of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gasa, Wangdi and Zhemgang
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Ms Phuntsho Choden
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Serki Wangmo, Dechen Choden, Tashi Lhamo
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Assessment of Biomass, Carbon Stock and Climate Change Mitigation Potentials of Balcooa Bamboo (Bambusa balcooaRoxb.) in western Bhutan
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Mr Jambay
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Yonten Dorji, Bhagat Suberi
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Effect of different methods of Farm Yard Manure (FYM) and water application on chilli production
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Ms Zangmo
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Ugyen Yangchen, Ongpo Lepcha
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Techniques of Food Preservation methods in Tsirang and Dagana and its Implication to Food Safety and Security
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Ms Anooja Nair
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Dechen Choden, Om Katel
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