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Scientific Research in the Faculty of Natural Sciences

Scientific Research in the Faculty of Natural Sciences, NUOL

The Faculty of Natural Sciences is one of the important faculties responsible for research in natural sciences and technology (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science) and other related applied sciences at the National University of Laos. The Faculty of Natural Sciences primarily focuses on applied research to support national development priorities.

Research activities are generally linked to:

  • Scientific and Technological Development

  • Natural Resource Management

  • Environmental Protection

  • Biodiversity Conservation

  • Public Health and Water Quality

  • Agricultural and Food Sciences

  • Science Education Development

  • Climate and Environmental Monitoring

  • Digital Technology

Core Research Areas in the Faculty of Natural Sciences

1. Biology and Biotechnology

Research in biology and biotechnology is one of the strongest areas of the faculty, which includes:

  • Biodiversity surveys and wildlife conservation;

  • Studies on plant communities, plant diversity, ethnobotany, aquatic plants, peatland plants, plant ecology, and economic plants;

  • Studies on the diversity of amphibians, reptiles, mammals, fish, snails, aquatic insects, spiders, entomopathogenic fungi, and plankton;

  • Isolation and identification of: acetic acid bacteria, lactic acid bacteria, Bacillus bacteria, ethanol-fermenting yeasts, and xylose-utilizing yeasts for ethanol fermentation;

  • Fermentation: bioethanol for renewable energy from hydrolyzed cassava starch, and traditional rice wine (Sato) from natural starter cultures;

  • Testing starch digestion using the fungus Aspergillus oryzae for rice wine fermentation, and testing fruit wine fermentation from various types of fruits using Saccharomyces cerevisiae – M19 yeast isolated in the Lao PDR.

The faculty has collaborated with various ministries, domestic organizations, and international conservation organizations. Past collaborations include the Center of Excellence in Biodiversity and external conservation partners working on conservation, biodiversity research, and various development projects. In the field of biological research, there are faculty members who are international experts, as listed below.

2. Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry

Research in chemistry and environmental chemistry mostly includes:

  • Monitoring and analyzing environmental quality (water, soil, air) and treatment techniques;

  • Analysis of harmful elements and heavy metals;

  • Analysis of pesticide residues;

  • Natural product chemistry (extraction, phytochemical analysis, bioactivity evaluation);

  • Formulation and analysis of detergent products (soap and others);

  • Development of chemical analysis instruments;

  • Evaluation of hydrogen energy potential.

Many projects are linked to environmental monitoring in the Mekong sub-region and pollution assessment in urban and rural areas.

 

3. Physics and Applied Physics

Research in physics includes:

  • Groundwater source studies;

  • Geological structure studies;

  • Mineral exploration;

  • Environmental radioactivity measurement and nuclear radiation safety in soil, water, air, plants, and food;

  • Medical physics;

  • Renewable energy and solar cells.

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4. Mathematics and Statistics

In the field of mathematics and statistics, there are various research areas such as:

  • Geometric structures, algebra, combinatorics, and partial differential equations;

  • Data quality assessment;

  • Research and development of innovations in mathematics teaching and STEM education;

  • Mathematical modeling serving socio-economic development, such as: assessing environmental change trends using mathematical models, surveying the levels of various factors affecting decision-making, and surveying satisfaction with various services using statistical models;

  • Curriculum development;

  • And others.

5. Computer Science

Research in computer science focuses mainly on computer software, information technology, and communication (ICT), emphasizing application and development. The main research areas include: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), computer software, computer network systems, digital education, and information systems. Current research activities generally involve:

  • Software Development, Data Science, Data Mining, Big Data, Database Technology, Cloud Computing, ICT in Education, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Internet of Things (IoT), and Blockchain Technology;

  • Applications of AI and Machine Learning;

  • Smart agriculture and environmental monitoring using IoT;

  • Remote learning systems (E-learning) and digital education systems;

  • ICT infrastructure and network systems;

  • Software and information system development.

International Collaboration

The faculty has participated in various international cooperative projects, such as: the International Science Programme, the Core to Core Programme, the Erasmus+ project, and collaborations with universities and organizations from Sweden, Japan, the PRC (China), Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Australia, European countries, and others.

Research Projects Implemented in the Past 5 Years

  • International Funding Projects:

    • Project for Capacity Enhancement of Laos' Natural Sciences Related to Environmental Protection (2016–2021, a sub-project of the Second Lao Environment and Social Project (LENS2), supported by the Environmental Protection Fund and the World Bank). Each department conducted scientific research in the Phu Chom Voy Provincial Protected Area, Bolikhamxay Province between 2017–2021.

      • Project summary video (2022)

      • Video summarizing the scientific research findings in the Phu Chom Voy Provincial Protected Area (2021)

                            

    • Scientific research projects in various fields from the International Science Programme (ISP), Uppsala University:

      • Department of Chemistry

      • Department of Physics

      • Department of Mathematics and Statistics

  • Research Projects Funded by the Science and Technology Development Fund:

    1. Study and Assessment of Groundwater Source Potential in Outhoumphone District, Savannakhet Province Using Geophysical Methods (Academic Year 2023)

    2. Inspection of Radioactive Contamination Levels in the Environment of Hongsa District, Xayaboury Province, Lao PDR (Academic Year 2023)

    3. Study on the Diversity and Threats of Amphibians and Reptiles in the Phou Bia Area, Anouvong District, Xaisomboun Province (Academic Year 2023)

    4. Research on Mushroom Cultivation and Chemical Characteristics of Tricholoma Matsutake and Russula vinosa (Kor Deng Mushroom) in the Lao PDR (Academic Year 2024)

    5. Analysis of Physical and Chemical Properties of Natural Dolomite Rock from Central Laos for Use in Soil Quality Improvement (Academic Year 2024)

  • Research Projects Funded by the SSHEP 2 Project:

    1. Study on Chromosome Diversity of Certain Fish Species in the Nam Xong River, Vang Vieng District, Vientiane Province

  • Approximately 31 small research grants projects funded by NUOL internal funding. 

  • Research Publications (Research Papers Published and Co-published by Lecturers in International Journals, from 2020 to may 2026)

1)    Yao Wang, De-Xiang Tang, Hui Chen, Qi-Rui Li, Chanhom Loinheuang, Xiang-Chun Shen1,2 (2025). Phylogenetic evidence reveal a close relationship between Amphichorda and Ovicillium in Bionectriaceae (Hypocreales). MycoKeys 117: 337–352 (2025) DOI: 10.3897/mycokeys.117.151366

2)    Chang-Tao Lu, Yu-Lin Ren, Ji-Chuan Kang, Kamran Habib1, Xiang-Chun Shen, Qin-Fang Zhang, Li-Li Liu, Nalin N. Wijayawardene, , Salim S. Al-Rejaie, Chanhom Loinheuang, Qi-Rui Li1,2, Qing-De Long1 , Abdallah M. Elgorban. Two new species of Nigropunctata and the first report of sexual morph of Melanographium citri (Pallidoperidiaceae, Xylariales) from south-western China. MycoKeys 122: 257–275 (2025) DOI: 10.3897/mycokeys.122.161215

3)    Yong-dong Dai, Yu-hu Guan, Jian-dong Liang1, Yao Wang, Sheng-mei Wu, Shabana Bibi, Hui Chen, Chanhom Loinheuang, Jian-dong Liang1, Yao Wang2 (2026). Taxonomic and phylogenetic insights into dipteran-parasitizing Ophiocordyceps: Descriptions of two new species and a new record from China and Laos. MycoKeys 127: 217–238 (2026) DOI: 10.3897/mycokeys.127.176148

4)    Chen-xin Chang, Hui Chen, Chanhom Loinheuang, Yong-dong Dai, Yao Wang. Morphological and phylogenetic analyses reveal three new species of Gibellula (Cordycipitaceae, Hypocreales) from spiders. MycoKeys 127: 135–154 (2026) DOI: 10.3897/mycokeys.127.177871

5)    Chang-Tao Lu, Yu-Lin Ren, Ji-Chuan Kang, Kamran Habib, Xiang-Chun Shen, Qin-Fang Zhang, Li-Li Liu, Nalin N. Wijayawardene, Salim S. Al-Rejaie, Chanhom Loinheuang, Qi-Rui Li1,2, Qing-De Long1, Abdallah M. Elgorban9. Two new species of Nigropunctata and the first report of sexual morph of Melanographium citri (Pallidoperidiaceae, Xylariales) from south-western China. MycoKeys 122: 257–275 (2025) DOI: 10.3897/mycokeys.122.161215

6)    Jäger, P. & Nophaseud, L. (2025) First description of the male of Otacilia tham Jäger, 2022, from Laos (Arachnida: Araneae: Phrurolithidae). Zootaxa, 5563 (1), 336–344.

7)     Hoang, Q.D., Nophaseud, L. & Jäger, P. (2025) Notes on the genus Draconarius Ovtchinnikov, 1999 (Araneae: Agelenidae) with description of two new species from Laos. Zootaxa, 5590 (4), 555–567.

8)    Jäger, P. & Nophaseud, L. (2024) Amauropelma thamcon spec. nov. and A. khanensis spec. nov., the first cave dwelling congeners from Laos (Arachnida: Araneae: Ctenidae). 2024 Volume 73 Issue 2 Pages 85-93.

9)    NICOLE SCHNEIDER, TRUONG QUANG NGUYEN, MINH DUC LE, LIPHONE NOPHASEUD, MICHAEL BONKOWSKI & THOMAS ZIEGLER: A new species of Cyrtodactylus (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from the karst forest of northern Laos. Zootaxa 3835 (1): 080–096. 9 Jul. 2014.

10)  TRUONG QUANG NGUYEN, ANDREAS BOTOV, MINH DUC LE, LIPHONE NOPHASEUD, GEORGE ZUG, MICHAEL BONKOWSKI & THOMAS ZIEGLER: A new species of Hemiphyllodactylus (Reptilia: Gekkonidae) from northern Laos. Zootaxa 3827 (1): 045–056. 2 Jul. 2014.

11) Peter Jaeger, Liphone Nophaseud and Bounthob Praxaysombath: Spiders from Laos with description of a new species and new records (Arachnida: Araneae).Acta Arachno- logical. 61(2): 77-92. December 31, 2012

12) Lanorsavanh, S., Hughes, M., Souvannakhoummane, K., Lamxay, V. (2020). Begonia phouchomvoyensis (Begoniaceae), a new species from Lao PDR. Taiwania 65(1): 37‒40.

13) Silvio Fici, Souvannakhoummane, K., Lanorsavanh, S. & Lamxay, V. (2020). Studies on the genus Capparis L. (Capparaceae) in Lao PDR. IV: A new species from the Khammouan Province. PHYTOTAXA 429(1): 073–079

14) Souvannakhoummane, K., Silvio Fici, Lanorsavanh, S., Jeong Ho Park, Ho Sang Kang & Bounithiphonh, C. (2020). Capparis macrantha sp. nov. (Capparaceae, Brassicales),  a new shrub species from a deciduous forest of the Nam Kading National Protected Area (central Lao PDR). European Journal of Taxonomy 656: 1–12

15) Souvannakhoummane, K., Lanorsavanh, S., Jeong ho park, Ho Sang kang, Tai Hyeon ahn, Singkone Xayalath & Chansamone Phongoudom. (2020). Begonia colliculata (Begoniaceae), a new species from Nam Kading National Protected Area, Bolikhamxai Province, Laos. THAI FOREST BULL., BOT. 48(2): 108–113.

16)  Soulivanh Lanorsavanh, Pranom Chantaranothai and Keoouone  Souvannakhoummane. (2020). Six new species of Argostemma Wall. (Rubiaceae) from Laos. Nordic Journal of Botany. 1–13.

17)  Sawai Mattapha, Pranom Chantaranothai, Wattana Tanming, Wittaya Ponggamornkul & Soulivanh Lanorsavanh. (2021). New records and synonymisations of Flemingia (Fabaceae: Phaseoleae) for Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. THAI FOREST BULL., BOT. 49(1): 76–87.

18)  K. Souvannakhoummane, M. F. Newman, S. Lanorsavanh & P. Suksathan. (2021). IMPATIENS ROSTRATA (BALSAMINACEAE), A NEW SPECIES FROM KHAMMOUANE PROVINCE, LAOS, AND NINE NEW RECORDS. EDINBURGH JOURNAL OF BOTANY 78, Article 362: 1–15.

19)  K. Souvannakhoummane, S. Lanorsavanh, L. V. Averyanov & V. Lamxay. (2021).   Seven new species and seven new records of Begonia L. (Begoniaceae) in the flora of Laos.  Turczaninowia 24, 2: 99–119.

20) Sawai Mattapha, Soulivanh Lanorsavanh, Vichith Lamxay & Khamfa Chanthavongsa. (2021). Two new species of Phanera (Fabaceae: Cercidoideae) from Lao PDR. KEW BULLETIN. 1–9.

21) Soulivanh Lanorsavanh, K. Souvannakhoummane, Vichith Lamxay & Khamfa Chanthavongsa. (2021). Two new species and a new record of Begonia (Begoniaceae)  from Vangvieng karst limestone in central Laos. THAI FOREST BULL., BOT. 49(2): 191–200.

22)  Souvannakhoummane K., Lanorsavanh S., Rakthai P., Kumar P. & S.W. Gale. (2021). Cymbilabia sourioudongii (Orchidaceae), a new species from Lao PDR. RHEEDEA. Vol. 31(3): 186–190.

23) Soulivanh Lanorsavanh, Vichith Lamxay, Sawai Mattapha, Khamfa Chanthavongsa & Somchanh Bounphanmy. (2021). Akaniaceae, a new family record for Laos. THAI FOREST BULL., BOT. 49(2): 231–235.

24)  Phonepaseuth, P., P.  Souladeth, S.  Lanorsavanh, S.  Tagane, T.  Vongthavone & K.  Souvannakhoummane. (2021). New distribution records of Begonia L., B.  murina Craib and B.  poilanei Kiew (Begoniaceae: Cucurbitales) for Laos. Journal of Threatened Taxa 13(12):  19849–19854.

25) K. Souvannakhoummane, S. Lanorsavanh, S. Tagane, P. Souladeth, P. Phonepaseuth, W. Pongamornkul & V. Lamxay. (2021). Six new species and eight new records of Gesneriaceae from Laos. Gardens’ Bulletin Singapore 73(2): 427–456. 2021

26)  Mattapha, S., Sungkaew, S., Pongamornkul, W., Lanorsavanh, s., Lamxay, V. & Khant Zaw Hein. (2022). Notes on the genus Millettia (Fabaceae: Millettieae) in the Indo-Burmese region; a new species, new records and lectotypifications. THAI FOREST BULL., BOT. 50(1): 75–87.

27)  Silvio Fici, Lanorsavanh, S., Souvannakhoummane, K. & V. Lamxay. (2022). Studies on the genus Capparis L. (Capparaceae) in Lao PDR. VI: a new species from the Bolikhamxai Province. Webbia. Journal of Plant Taxonomy and Geography 77(2): 271-275.

28)  Keooudone Souvannakhoummane, Soulivanh Lanorsavanh & Sunisa Sangvirotjanapat. (2023). Globba amicitia (Zingiberaceae: Globbeae), a new species from Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area, Bolikhamxay Province, Laos. THAI FOREST BULL., BOT. 51(2): 157–163. 2023.

29)  Keooudone Souvannakhoummane and Soulivanh Lanorsavanh. (2024). Studies on the Gesneriaceae in Laos I: Three New Species of Microchirita from Khammouane Karst. Tropical Natural History 24 (2024): 60-69.

30) Keooudone Souvannakhoummane and Soulivanh Lanorsavanh. (2024). Studies on the Gesneriaceae in Laos I: Three New Species of Microchirita from Khammouane Karst. Tropical Natural History 24 (2024): 60-69.

31)  Soulivanh Lanorsavanh, Sawai Mattapha, Vichith Lamxay, Keooudone Souvannakhoummane and Khamfa Chanthavongsa. (2024). Dalbergia calcarea, a new species of Dalbergia (Fabaceae: Dalbergieae) from Lao PDR. THAI FOREST BULL., BOT. 52(2): 62–67.

32)  Keooudone Souvannakhoummane, Vichith Lamxay, Soulivanh Lanorsavanh and Ying LIU. (2024). Perilimnastes aura (Sonerileae, Melastomataceae), a new species from Dak Cheung Plateau, Sekong province, Southern Laos. Phytotaxa 670(1):77-82.

33)  T. Sripeng, N. Rongdach, P. Na-Ranong, T. Jaruwattanaphan, S. Lanorsavanh, C. Limtaropas & J. Sangrattanaprasert. (2024). Adiantum membranifolium (Pteridaceae), a new record of maidenhair fern from Laos. Gardens’ Bulletin Singapore 76(2): 277–283.

34) Keooudone Souvannakhoummane, Phongphayboun Phonepaseuth, Phetlasy Souladeth, Soulivanh Lanorsavanh, Shuichiro Tagane and Nobuyuki Tanaka. (2025). Studies on the Gesneriaceae in Laos II: Lysionotus calcicola, a new species from limestone karsts in north and central Laos, supported by morphological and molecular evidence. Nordic Journal of Botany. 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1002/njb.04620

35) Keooudone Souvannakhoummane, Phetlasy Souladeth, Soulivanh Lanorsavanh, and Jana Leong Skornickova. (2025). Three new records of Curcuma subgen. Ecomatae (Zingiberaceae: Zingibereae) for the flora of Laos. THAI FOREST BULL., BOT. 53(1):48-57. DOI: 10.20531/tfb.2025.53.1.06

36)  Wilawan Promprom, Phukphon Munglue, Pattana Pasorn, Soulivanh Lanorsavanh and Wannachai Chatan. (2026). Colocasia sookchaloemiae (Araceae), a new species from northeastern Thailand. PhytoKeys 269: 131–140. DOI: 10.3897/phytokeys.269.175203

37)  Souladeth, P., Tagane, S., Souvannakhoummane, K., & Kongxaisavath, D. (2022). Notes on Apocynaceae in Laos: Chilocarpus denudatus, Kopsia vidalii and Parsonsia penangiana. Thai Forest Bulletin (Botany), 50, 146–152. https://doi.org/10.20531/tfb.2022.50.2.14

38) Tagane, S., Souvannakhoummane, K., & Souldeth, P. (2022). Croton nagaoi, a new species of Euphorbiaceae from southern Laos. Phytotaxa, 570(2), 102–108. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.570.2.1

39) Vongthavone, T., Tagane, S., Souladeth, P., Souvannakhoummane, K., Phonepaseuth, P., & Xayyasith, S. (2025). Two new species and five new distribution records of Pteridophytes from Phou Pha Marn Limestone Karst in Central Laos. Kew Bulletin, 80(1), 185–196. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12225-024-10213-4

40) Yamamoto, T., Souladeth, P., Phonepaseuth, P., Kongxaisavath, D., Vongthavone, T., Ba Vuong, T., Quoc Trong, P., Souvannakhoummane, K., & Tagane, S. (2024). Nymphanthus namkadingensis, a new species of Phyllanthaceae from Laos. Phytotaxa, 650(3), 199–205. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.650.3.1

41) Phengmala, K., Souladeth, P., Kongxaisavath, D., Sengthong, A., Souvannakhoummane, K., Dang, V.-S., Yamamoto, T., & Tagane, S. (2025). Knema namkadingensis, a new species of Myristicaceae from Central Laos. Phytotaxa, 732(3), 247–252. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.732.3.2

42) Phengmala, K., Tagane, S., Dang, V.-S., Kongxaisavath, D., Yamamoto, T., Souvannakhoummane, K., Phonepaseuth, P., Vongthavone, T., Sengthong, A., Trong, P. Q., & Yamazaki, K. (2025). Grewia souladethiana, a new species of Malvaceae from Laos. Phytotaxa, 728(1), 61–68. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.728.1.6

43) SOULADETH, P., SOUVANNAKHOUMMANE, K., DANG, V. S., YAMAMOTO, T., & TAGANE, S. (2025). Gomphandra laotica (Stemonuraceae), a New Species from Central Laos (No. 4). The Editorial Board of The Journal of Japanese Botany. https://doi.org/10.51033/jjapbot.ID0317

44) TAGANE, S., DANG, V. S., PHAM, Q. T., YAMAMOTO, T., SOULADETH, P., SOUVANNAKHOUMMANE, K., PHENGMALA, K., MASUDA, R., FUJIWARA, T., NGUYEN, Q. H., DANG, N. K., & PHAM, H. T. (2025). Notes on Decaneuropsis (Vernonieae, Asteraceae) in Vietnam, with a New Species, a New Name for Vernonia balansae, and Two New Combinations (No. 4). The Editorial Board of The Journal of Japanese Botany. https://doi.org/10.51033/jjapbot.ID0316

45) Souvannakhoummane, K., Tanaka, N., Souladeth, P., Tagane, S., Dang, V.-S., Yamamoto, T., Yamazaki, K., Pham, Q. T., Phonepaseuth, P., Vongthavone, T., Phengmala, K., Kongxaisavath, D., & Sengthong, A. (2026). Two new species of Melastoma L. (Melastomataceae) from Limestone Karst, Khammouane Province, central Laos. European Journal of Taxonomy, 1034, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2026.1034.3141

46) Tagane, S., Souladeth, P., Kongxaisavath, D., Phonepaseuth, P., Vongthavone, T., Dang, V. S., & Yamamoto, T. (2026). Flora of Nam Kading National Protected Area IX: Two new species and six new records of angiosperms for the flora of Laos. Thai Forest Bulletin (Botany), 1. https://doi.org/10.20531/tfb.2026.54.1.01

47) Piyaporn Saensouk, Surapon Saensouk, Thawatphong Boonma, Kamonwan Koompoot, Sarayut Rakarcha5 Khamfa Chanthavongsa, Tammanoon Jitpromma . (2025). Ethnobotanical Knowledge of the Lao Isan Ethnic Group in Communities Surrounding Khakrang Creek, Mueang District, Maha Sarakham Province, Northeastern Thailand https://www.tjnpr.org 2025; 9(8): 3607 - 3624

48) Piyaporn Saensouk, Surapon Saensouk, Thawatphong Boonma, Sarayut Rakarcha, Khamfa Chanthavongsa, Tammanoon Jitpromma . (2025). Traditional Uses of Combretaceae Species in Nong Bua Lam Phu Province, Thailand: A Study of Ethnomedicinal Practices https://www.tjnpr.org 2025; 9(8): 3774 - 3783

49) Piyaporn Saensouk, Surapon Saensouk, Thawatphong Boonma, Auemporn Junsongduang, Khamfa Chanthavongsa, Sasithorn Sachaiyan, Tammanoon Jitpromma. (2025). Ethnoveterinary Medicine in Si Somdet District, Roi Et Province, Northeastern Thailand: An Alternative Approach to Animal Healthcare  https://www.tjnpr.org 2025; 9(9): 4388 – 4399

50) Khant Zaw Hein , Surapon Saensouk , Piyaporn Saensouk , Sarayut Rakarcha, Khamfa Chanthavongsa  and Thawatphong Boonma . (2025). Diversity, Utilization, and Conservation Status of Araceae in Kalasin Province, Northeastern Thailand https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11040372

51) Piyaporn Saensouk , Surapon Saensouk , Thawatphong Boonma, Auemporn Junsongduang , Sombat Appamaraka  Kamonwan Koompoot , Khamfa Chanthavongsa and Tammanoon Jitpromma . (2025). Ethnobotany of Lao Isan Ethnic Group from Na Chueak District, MahaSarakham Province, Northeastern Thailand https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11050497

52) Piyaporn Saensouk, Surapon Saensouk 2, Thawatphong Boonma , Auemporn Junsongduang, Sarayut Rakarcha, Khamfa Chanthavongsa and Tammanoon Jitpromma . (2025). Zingiberaceae in Roi Et Province, Thailand: Diversity, Ethnobotany, Horticultural Value, and Conservation Status https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11050527

53) Piyaporn Saensouk, Surapon Saensouk , Khamfa Chanthavongsa, Anousone Sengthong, Kajonesuk Phengmala, Charun Maknoi, Sarayut Rakarcha and Thawatphong Boonma . (2025). Seven NewRecords of Curcuma L. (Zingiberaceae) for the Flora of Laos: Implications for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Horticulture https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11070720

54) Stuart, B.L., S. Seateun, N. Sivongxay, S. Souvannavong, S. Phimmachak. 2025. A new species in the Pareas hamptoni group (Squamata, Pareidae) from southeastern Laos. Zoological Research: Diversity and Conservation. 2(X): 1−16.   DOI: 10.24272/j.issn.2097-3772.2024.028

55) Wang, K., L. Li, V. Deepak, S. Phimmachak, S. Grosjean, N. Vidal, Z. Fu, F. Wang, G. Shen, B.L. Stuart and J. Che. 2025. Designation of the Lectotype for Tropidophorus laotus (Reptilia: Scincidae) and Description of a New Closely Related Species from Southern Yunnan Province, China. Asian Herpetological Research, 16(1): 95–109. DOI: 10.3724/ahr.2095-0357.2024.0057

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