Publications

Dahal, N. M., Rai, B. M., & Chapagai, P. P. (2025). Effect of Individual Factors Contributing to Entrepreneurship Intention among TTI Trainees in Khuruthang, Punakha. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation, 12(1), 1-57.

Katel, O., Chapagai, P. P., Nair, A., Tenzin, J., Yangchen, U., & Suberi, B. (2025). Advancing Climate Resilience Through Curriculum Development and Capacity Building at the Royal University of Bhutan. In W. L. Filho, M. Sima, A. L. Salvia, & M. Kovaleva (Eds.), University Initiatives on Climate Change Education and Research (pp. 1–19). Springer Nature Switzerland. https://link.springer.com/book/9783031597305

Chapagai, P. P., Katel, O., & Penjor, P. (2024). Relationships Between Food Systems, Agricultural Practices, and Food Security Amidst Climate Change in Western Bhutan. American Journal of Food Science and Technology, 3(1), 1-12.

Chapagai, P. P. (2024). Food culture and development in Western Bhutan. In Culture and development: Challenges and prospects (Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 33–46). Rigter Conference. ISBN 978-99980-796-0-1. https://nrc.bt/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Purna-P.-Chapagai.pdf

Gyeltshen, T. & Poungchompu, S. (2024). Productivity Analysis of Organic Garlic Production in Bhutan. Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development (JAEID), 118(2): 45-60. DOI:10.36253/jaeid-13965

Gyeltshen, T. & Poungchompu, S. (2024). Marketing Efficiency of Organic Vegetables in Gasa District of Bhutan. Kaen Kaset Journal, 52(2), 433–446. Retrieved from https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/agkasetkaj/article/view/260910

Tshotsho, N., Lippert, C., Zikeli, S., Krimly, T., Barissoul, A., & Feuerbacher, A. (2024). The role of management and farming practices, yield gaps, nutrient balance, and institutional settings in the context of large-scale organic conversion in Bhutan. Agricultural Systems, 220, 104057. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2024.10405

Chapagai, P. P., & Katel, O. (2023). Household Food Diversity and Food Habit in Changing Climate of Western Bhutan. Chapagai, PP, Katel, O., & Penjor. (2023). Household Food Diversity and Food Habits in Changing Climate of Western Bhutan. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 13(9), 2463-2477.

Gyeltshen, T., Poungchompu, S., & Ruangchoengchum, P. (2023). Production Management and Resource Use Efficiency in Organic Potato Cultivation in Bhutan: A Scenario from an Organic Gasa District. Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences (ISSAAS) Journal, 29(1): 29-42

Asad, S.A., Abid, M., Ahmad, L., Thapa, G., & Dendup, T. (2023). Climate change risk perceptions, vulnerability, and adaptation in high altitude farming regions of Hindu Kush Himalaya. APN Science Bulletin, 13(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2023.2184

Dendup, T., Wangmo, K., & Aditto, S. (2023). How do farmers’ groups and cooperatives support smallholder farmers? A Case of Eastern Bhutan. Khon Kaen Agriculture Journal, 51(6):1225–1239. Retrieved from https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/agkasetkaj/article/view/253150https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/agkasetkaj/article/view/253150

Dendup, T. & Yangden, T. (2023). BOOK OF ABSTRACTS: A Compilation of Research Summaries. Center for Rural Development Studies, College of Natural Resources. ISBN: 978-99936-994-5-3.

Dendup, T., Yangzom, T., & Tamang. N.D. (2023). Climate-Smart Agriculture in Western Bhutan. College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan. ISBN: 978-99936-994-4-6.

Dendup, T., Tashi, S., Chhetri, R., Yangchen U., & Halvorson, S. (2023). Smallholder Farming and Climate-Smart Agriculture: A View from Pemagatshel District. College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, Punakha, Bhutan. ISBN: 978-99936-994-6-0. [October 2023]

Tashi, S., Chhetri, R., Yangchen, U., Dendup, T., & Halvorson, S (2023). Enhancing food security of smallholder farmers in Bhutan through building capacity in Climate-Smart Agriculture. Conference paper in PEER Symposium.

Dendup, T., Gyeltshen, T., Wangchuk, T., Sherpa, K.W., & Lhaden, U. (2023) Bhutan Agro Industries Limited in the Service of Bhutanese Farmers: An Impact Study. Bhutan Agro Industries Limited. ISBN: 978-99980-59-69-6

Chapagai, P. P., & Suberi, B. (2022). Beekeeping in Tsirang Dzongkhag: A case of Patshaling Serjang Detshen. In Tashi, S., Yangchen, U., Dahal, Y., & Gurung, D. B. (1st Eds.). Case Studies of Successful Farmers, Agri-enterprises and Farmers’ Groups and Cooperatives in Bhutan (pp. 111- 114). Centre for Sustainable Mountain Agriculture, College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan.

Chapagai, P. P., & Suberi, B. (2022). Tsirang Gonor Thoenked Detshen, Tsirang Dzongkhag. In Tashi, S., Yangchen, U., Dahal, Y., & Gurung, D. B. (1st Eds.). Case Studies of Successful Farmers, Agri-enterprises and Farmers’ Groups and Cooperatives in Bhutan (pp. 130- 132). Centre for Sustainable Mountain Agriculture, College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan.

Suberi, B. & Chapagai, P. P. (2022). Kiwi Fruit Production in Dunglagang, Tsirang Dzongkhag. In Tashi, S., Yangchen, U., Dahal, Y., & Gurung, D. B. (1st Eds.). Case Studies of Successful Farmers, Agri-enterprises and Farmers’ Groups and Cooperatives in Bhutan (pp. 57- 58). Centre for Sustainable Mountain Agriculture, College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan.

Lhamo, P., Tshotsho. (2022). Bhutan Alpine Seed: In Case Studies of Successful Farmers, Agri-enterprises and Farmers’ Groups and Cooperatives in Bhutan.  Centre for Sustainable Mountain Agriculture, College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan. ISBN: ISBN: 978-99936-994-3-9

Dendup, T., & Dorji, J. (2022). Fermented Soybean Cheese Group, Shingchongri, Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag. In Case Studies of Successful Farmers, Agri-enterprises, Farmers’ Groups and Cooperatives in Bhutan. Centre for Sustainable Mountain Agriculture, College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan. ISBN: 978-99936-994-3-9.

Dendup, T., & Dorji, J. (2022). Avocado Farming in Eastern Bhutan: A Case of Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag. In Case Studies of Successful Farmers, Agri-enterprises, Farmers’ Groups and Cooperatives in Bhutan. Centre for Sustainable Mountain Agriculture, College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan. ISBN: 978-99936-994-3-9.

Dendup, T., & Dema, T. (2022). Linking Smallholder Farmers and School through Contract Farming in Gasa, Bhutan. Bhutan Journal of Natural Resources. 9(10): 1-10. DOI: 10.17102/cnr.2022.67

Dorji, J. & Dendup, T. (2022). Organic Cassava Flour, Chhoekhorling, Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag. In Case Studies of Successful Farmers, Agri-enterprises, Farmers’ Groups and Cooperatives in Bhutan. Centre for Sustainable Mountain Agriculture, College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan. SBN: 978-99936-994-3-9.

Zam, S., Dendup, T., & Tenzin, K. (2022). Social Media Addiction and Self-Esteem in relation to Gender of Students. Bhutan Journal of Research and Development. 11(1): 92-107. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17102/bjrd.rub.11.1.028

Wangmo, S., Jambay, Penjor, L. (2022). Maize, Quinoa and Barley production in Changmey, Trashigang dzongkhag. CaseStudies of Successful Farmers, Agri–enterprises and Farmers’ Groups and Cooperatives in Bhutan. BJNRD, ISBN: 978–99936–994-3-9

Wangmo, S., Jambay, Penjor, L. (2022). Poultry Farm of a Retired Livestock Officer, Damang Village, Trashigang Dzongkhag. Case Studies of Successful Farmers, Agri–enterprises and Farmers’ Groups and Cooperatives in Bhutan.BJNRD, ISBN: 978–99936–994-3-9

Sherub, K., Suberi, B., Chapagai, P. P., Jurmey, K., Wangdra, K., & Neopaney, M. K. (2021). Ethnobotanical Practices among the People of Dagana District, Bhutan. Asian Plant Research Journal, 7(3), 50-59.

Wangmo, K., Dendup, T., Tshotsho; Tenzin, K. (2021). Performance of agricultural farmers’ groups and cooperatives in eastern Bhutan. Bhutanese Journal of Agriculture, 4(1), 38-53.  https://doi.org/10.55925/btagr.21.4104

Dendup, T., & Addito, S. (2021). Determinants of households’ membership in agricultural cooperatives in Bhutan. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics. 122(2): 173–181. DOI: https://doi:10.17170/kobra-202107134321

Dendup, T., Chhetri, R., & Dolma, C. (2021). Challenges of young agripreneurs in Eastern Bhutan. Social and Management Research Journal, 18(1): 43-72. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24191/smrj.v18i1.12383. (Peer Reviewed)

Dendup, T., Wangmo, S., & Yangchen, U. (2021). Academic Performance of Undergraduate Students in Stem and Arts Subjects in Bhutan: A Gender Perspective. Indonesian Journal of Social Research (IJSR), 3(3):190-200. https://doi.org/10.30997/ijsr.v3i3.147

Dendup, T., & Gyenzo, K. (2021). Practices, Profitability, and Challenges of Green Chilli Farming in Water Scarce Phangyul and Rubesa Gewogs, Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan. Bhutan Journal of Natural Resources and Development, 8(2), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.17102/bjnrd.v8i2.67.

Namgay, P, Dendup, T., & Choden, K. (2021). Prevalence of Smoking Among High School Students in Thimphu, Bhutan. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 20(2):12-21. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2021/v20i230480.

Norbu, S., & Dendup, T. (2021). Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Economic Benefits of Paris polyphylla in Mongar Gewog, Mongar, Bhutan. Bhutan Journal of Natural Resources and Development, 8(1):1–7. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17102/bjnrd.v8i1.59

Wangmo, C., & Dendup, T. (2021). Post-Harvest Handling and Losses of Green Chilies: A Case Study From Bhutan. Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues, 2(3):284-292, DOI:10.47540/ijsei.v2i3.329.

Wangmo, K, Dendup, T., Jamtsho, S., Tenzin, K, & Dahal, B.P (2021). Challenges of Agricultural Farmers’ Groups and Cooperatives in Eastern Bhutan. Journal of Community Development Research (Humanities and Social Sciences), 14(3):31-43. DOI: https://doi.org/10.14456/jcdr-hs.2021.24

Wangmo, K., Dendup, T., Tshotso, Jamtsho, S., Tenzin, K. (2021). Performance of Agricultural Farmers’ Groups and Cooperatives in Eastern Bhutan. Bhutanese Journal of Agriculture, 4(1): 38-53. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55925/btagr.21.4104.

Rinzin, P., Sonam, T., Tshering, S., & Chapagai, P. P. (2020). Smallholder Farmers’ Vulnerability to Impact of Climate Change in Central Bhutan. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 10(12), 286-299.

Basnet, J. B., & Dendup, T. (2020). Role of traditional beliefs and cultural myths in environmental conservation-a case study from kabjisa, Punakha, Bhutan. Soc Sci Res Netw. https://doi. org/10.2139/ssrn, 3743109.

Choidup, K., & Dendup, T. (2020). Avoidance Factors in Seeking Counselling Help by High School Students in Bhutan. Journal of Community Development Research (Humanities and Social Sciences), 13(1), 46-54.

Dendup, T., & Aditto, S. (2020). Performance and challenges of agriculture cooperatives in Bhutan. Khon Kaen Agriculture Journal, 48(5):1194–1205. Retrieved from https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/agkasetkaj/article/view/251932.

Dendup, T., & Aditto, S. (2020). Benefits of agriculture cooperatives to their member households in Bhutan. Khon Kaen Agriculture Journal, 48(5):1184–1193. Retrieved from https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/agkasetkaj/article/view/251931.

Dendup, T., & Dorji, J. (2020). Milking Management Practices by Small Scale Dairy Farmers of Trashiyangtse District in Bhutan. Bhutan Journal of Animal Science, 4(1):54-59. [August 2020]

Dendup, T., Wangmo, S., Wangmo, J. L., Naz, A., & Abbas, S. K. (2020). Determinants of households’ engagement in the woodturning (shazo) business in Tashiyangtse, Bhutan. PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 17(9), 5865-5876.

Pema, K., Dendup, T., & Chhetri, R. (2020). Business to Business Marketing in Bhutan: A Case Study from Balam Gewog under Mongar Dzongkhag. Bhutan Journal of Natural Resources and Development, 7(2), 34-42.

Wangmo, S; Choden, J; Dendup, T. (2020). Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pranic Healing in Bhutan. Journal of Community Development Research (Humanities and Social Sciences), 14(1):1-10. doi: https://doi.org/10.14456/jcdr-hs.2021.1.

Wangmo, S. (2019). Ecosystem Services of Organic Farming Agroecosystem at Gasa, Bhutan. Thesis for MSc, Khon Kaen University.

Wangmo, S and Iwai, C.B. (2019). Ecological intensification in organic cropping system for green socio-economic development: A farming system analysis at Gasa, Bhutan. 10th International Conference of Environmental and Rural Development. Kasetsart University, Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon province, Thailand. Oral presentation. (Abstract of the conference only)

Wangmo, S and Iwai, C.B. (2019). Valuing ecosystem services from organic agroecosystem as an approach for natural resource management. 5th EnvironmentAsia International Conference on Transboundary Environmental Nexus: From Local to Regional perspectives. The Empress Hotel, Chiangmai, Thailand. Oral presentation. (Abstract of the conference only)

Dendup, T., Dorj, P., Gyeltshen, T., & Penjor, L. (2018). Relationship between Entrepreneurial Factors and Small Agro-enterprises’ Success: Evidence from Bhutan. Journal of Economics, Management Trade, 1-9.

Wangmo, S and Iwai, C.B. (2018). Contribution of Organic Agriculture to Gross National Happiness: Bhutan. 9th International Conference of Environmental and Rural Development. Yezin Agricultural University, Myanmar. Oral presentation (Abstract of conference only)

Wangmo, S and Iwai, C.B. (2018). Growth of Organic Agriculture in Bhutan. International Conference of Sustainable Agriculture. Universiti Malaysia, Sabah, Malaysia. Oral presentation and proceeding paper.

Dendup, T., Gyeltshen, T., Penjor, L., & Dorji, P. (2017). The Factors Affecting Success of Small Agro-Enterprises in Bhutan. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 1-11.

Jambay and Wangmo, S. (2017). Linking Biodiversity and Human Well-being. Centre for rural development studies. In D.B. Gurung and Om Katel (Eds.) in An Introduction to the Biodiversity of Bhutan in the context of climate change and economic development. CRDS publication, Lobesa Bhutan.

Wangmo, S and Iwai, C.B. (2017). Performance of Organic Agriculture based on Emergent Properties of Agriculture System in Gasa, Bhutan. 19th Agricultural Conference. Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand. Poster and abstract of conference).