Botany Scientist Excellence Award

Manish Mathur has contributed extensively to ecological sciences, ethnobotany, environmental impact assessment, arid ecosystem studies, plant disease epidemiology, herbal medicine, and quantitative ecological modelling. The body of work includes journal articles, edited book chapters, authored books, conference presentations, and interdisciplinary environmental research spanning more than a decade.

Abstract

This article summarizes the scholarly profile of Manish Mathur, whose research addresses biodiversity, ecological modelling, ethnopharmacology, environmental impact assessment, plant pathology, and arid land ecosystems. His work demonstrates interdisciplinary integration between ecology, traditional knowledge systems, and environmental sustainability.

Keywords

Ecology; Ethnobotany; Environmental Impact Assessment; Plant Pathology; Arid Ecosystems; Biodiversity; Quantitative Ecology; Herbal Medicine.

Introduction

Contemporary environmental science increasingly relies upon interdisciplinary approaches linking biodiversity conservation, ecological modelling, ethnobotanical knowledge, and sustainability assessment. Mathur’s publications reflect these intersections through long-term research outputs.

Research Profile

• Author of multiple academic books and edited chapters.
• Research across ecology, ethnomedicine, plant epidemiology and environmental assessment.
• Contributor to NCBI gene-sequence submissions.
• Conference papers presented nationally and internationally.
• ORCID profile available for scholarly identification.

Research Contributions

Notable contributions include ecological assessment of arid regions, ethnobotanical quantification methods, environmental impact analysis frameworks, nano-technology applications in herbal medicine, and modelling approaches for disease epidemiology.[3]

Publications

Authored scholarly books including Attributes of Plant Spatial Analysis, Plant Disease Epidemiology, and Environmental Impact Assessment, demonstrating significant contributions to environmental and biological sciences. Contributions to Springer and Elsevier book chapters with DOI indexing further highlight international academic recognition and research impact. Published research papers in ecology, biodiversity, and ethnopharmacology journals reflect a strong commitment to advancing scientific understanding and sustainable environmental research.

Research Impact

The publication record indicates sustained academic productivity and broad thematic coverage. Outputs contribute to biodiversity conservation, ecological forecasting, sustainable land management, and traditional knowledge documentation.[4]

Award Suitability

A lifetime achievement recognition is aligned with the long duration, diversity, and interdisciplinary nature of contributions documented across ecology, environmental science, ethnobotany, and plant disease research.

Conclusion

Manish Mathur’s academic portfolio reflects extensive engagement with environmental sciences and applied ecological research, supported through books, peer-reviewed publications, and interdisciplinary investigations.

External Links

• ORCID Profile
• Scopus Profile

References

1. Mathur, M. & Gehlot, P. (2018). Recruit the Plant Pathogen for Weed Management: Bioherbicide – A Sustainable Strategy.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0393-7_10
2. Mathur, M. & Mathur, P. (2022). Strategies to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Road Map for Global Development.https://doi.org/10.52305/YNDL2610
3. Global habitat distribution modelling of Pergularia daemia: A paradoxical species functioning simultaneously as a medicinal herb and an aggressive weed, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2026.03.038
4. Climate‐Resilient Suitability Mapping of Cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) Using Ensemble Modelling and Multi‐Criteria Evaluation, https://doi.org/10.1111/jac.70156
5. Climate-driven shifts in avocado suitability zones in India: Insights from ensemble modelling and niche hypervolume, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0338518