Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research–Indian Institute Of Integrative Medicine (CSIR–IIIM), India
Dr. Shabeer Ahmad is a dedicated researcher specializing in plant tissue culture, genetic transformation, and mutagenesis. With a Ph.D. in Plant Tissue Culture and Mutagenesis from the University of Kashmir, his work focuses on biotechnological plant enhancement, micropropagation, and conservation biology. He has contributed to high-impact research projects, advancing plant-based bioactive compound production.
Profile:
🎓 Education:
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Ph.D. (2023) – Plant Tissue Culture & Mutagenesis, University of Kashmir, India
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M.Sc. (2013) – Botany, Barkatullah University, India
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B.Sc. (2011) – Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, University of Kashmir, India
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🔬 Research Focus:
Dr. Ahmad specializes in micropropagation, mutagenesis, and biotechnological plant enhancement, with applications in conservation and pharmaceuticals. His expertise includes molecular techniques for plant-based bioactive compound production.
📚 Academic & Professional Roles:
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Contractual Assistant Professor (2023-2025) – Govt. Degree College Gurez, J&K
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Lecturer (2017-2018) – Govt. Degree College Tangdar Kupwara, J&K
👨🏫 Leadership & Mentorship:
Dr. Ahmad actively mentors research assistants and early-career scientists, fostering collaboration in multidisciplinary research.
Publication:
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In vitro culture and biochemical and antioxidant potential of the critically endangered medicinal plant Atropa acuminata Royle ex Lindl of Kashmir Himalayan
In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology – Plant
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Effect of plant growth regulators on in vitro induction and maintenance of callus from leaf and root explants of Atropa acuminata Royal Ex Lindl
Biotechnology Reports
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Ethnomedicinal plants used by the tribal community of District Pulwama with special reference to Tehsil Tral, Jammu and Kashmir, India
International Research Journal of Plant Sciences
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An updated overview of Atropa acuminata Royal ex Lindl: A critically endangered medicinal plant of Kashmir Himalaya
Research and Reviews: Journal of Botanical Sciences
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Plant cell cultures: Important methods for production of secondary metabolites
Journal of Research and Development
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A robust in-vitro protocol for shoot multiplication of Echinacea angustifolia
Current Plant Biology
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Economic and ethnobotanical analysis of ethnomedicinal plant diversity in the Lower Jhelum Valley, Kashmir Himalaya
Medicon Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
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Antioxidant and protective effect of methanol extract of Cousinia thomsonii against carbon tetrachloride-induced liver damage in Wistar rats
Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology
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Nickel-induced modulations in phosphorus metabolism and other growth parameters of wheat
International Research Journal of Plant Sciences