Jalaja Naravula | Plant Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Jalaja Naravula | Plant Biotechnology |  Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at  Vignan Foundation for Science Technology and Research, India

Dr. Jalaja N is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at VFSTR Deemed to be University, Vadlamudi, Guntur, India. With a strong commitment to academic excellence and research, she has contributed significantly to the field of biotechnology. Her areas of expertise include [insert specific areas of research or interest]. Dr. Jalaja has [mention any notable achievements, awards, or publications] and actively engages in teaching and mentoring students in the field.

Publication profile:

Educational Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Genetics: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) – Osmania University, Hyderabad (2011)
  • M.Sc. in Biotechnology: Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh (2005)
  • B.Sc. in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry: Sree Vidyanikethan, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh (2003)
  • Intermediate (10+2): Ratnam Junior College, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh (2000)
  • SSC (10th): Girvani Vidyalaya, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh (1998)

Research Experience:

  • Research Associate, School of Life Science, University of Hyderabad
    • DBT funded project on Molecular Basis of Groundnut PGPR Interactions (Apr 2013 – Apr 2014).
  • Scientist, NIC, Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited, Hyderabad
    • Development of transgenic for stem borer resistance in Sweet Sorghum (Apr 2011 – Mar 2013).

Employment Details:

  • Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, VFSTR, Guntur (June 2014 – Present)
    • Joined as Assistant Professor in 2014; promoted to Associate Professor in 2019.
  • Administrative Experience:
    • Deputy Chief Warden, Priyadarsini Girls Hostel (2016-2019)
    • Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Office of Student Affairs (2016-2019)
    • Head, Student Counseling Center (2018-2022)
  • Academic Areas:
    • Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Nanobiotechnology, Crop Production and Process Engineering, Food Storage and Processing, Molecular Phylogeny, Evolutionary Ecology and Biology, Plant Tissue Culture, Plant Transgenics, DNA Barcoding, Next Generation Sequencing, Natural Product Technology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology Lab, Biochemistry Lab, Molecular Biology Lab, PTC Lab, rDNA Technology (2014-2019).

Academic Honors & Fellowships:

  • Fellowships:
    • Associate Fellow, AP Akademi of Science
    • Asia PGPR Life Member and Associate Member
  • Training Programs:
    • Molecular Markers in Plant Genetics, TILLING Technique, University of Copenhagen, Denmark (Jan – Mar 2008)
  • Research Fellowships:
    • Senior Research Fellowship, University Grants Commission (2010-2011)
    • Junior Research Fellowship, University Grants Commission (2008-2010)
  • Project Assistant: Development of transgenics in Pearl millet (2006-2008).

University Committee Memberships:

  • Member, Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC)
  • M.Tech Coordinator, Department of Biotechnology
  • Secretary, University Sports Contingency
  • Member, University Girls Sports
  • Member, Gender Champion
  • Coordinator, University Events
  • Coordinator, Hostels Maintenance
  • Secretary, Women Empowerment & Development Cell
  • Member, University Discipline Committee
  • University R&D Coordinator
  • Department Coordinator for NBA Inspection

Conferences & Workshops Organized:

  • Biotech – Industry Awareness Conference (2016) – Convener
  • International Conference “ICCSHD” (Dec 2019) – Steering Committee Member
  • INSYB 2020 International Conference (Nov 2020) – Organizing Secretary
  • 21 Webinars organized as Department Coordinator (2020-2021)
  • INBIX 2022, International Conference (Hybrid Mode) – Convener

Technical Expertise:

  • Molecular Biology Techniques
  • Development of Liquid Formulations of PGPR Strains
  • Tissue Culture and Transgenic Development
  • Molecular Markers
  • Maintenance of Greenhouse and Large Field Areas
  • Seed Storage and Data Collection for Large Populations
  • Handling High Throughput Methods

Citations Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 258
  • Citations Since 2019: 217
  • h-index: 9
  • h-index Since 2019: 8
  • i10-index: 9
  • i10-index Since 2019: 7

Publication Top Notes:

  • Role and regulation of osmolytes and ABA interaction in salt and drought stress tolerance
    G Rajasheker, G Jawahar, N Jalaja, SA Kumar, PH Kumari, DL Punita, …
    Plant Signaling Molecules, 417-436, 2019.
  • Genome-wide identification and expression profile analysis of nuclear factor Y family genes in Sorghum bicolor L. (Moench)
    P Maheshwari, D Kummari, SR Palakolanu, U Nagasai Tejaswi, …
    PloS One 14 (9), e0222203, 2019.
  • Plant cell cultures: biofactories for the production of bioactive compounds
    VA Bapat, PB Kavi Kishor, N Jalaja, SM Jain, S Penna
    Agronomy 13 (3), 858, 2023.
  • Effect of growth regulators, carbon source and cell aggregate size on berberine production from cell cultures of Tinospora cordifolia Miers
    RB Rama, KD Vijay, AR Naga, J N., V K., RA Maruthi, R Srinath, …
    Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy 2 (2), 269-276, 2008.
  • Osmolyte diversity, distribution, and their biosynthetic pathways
    G Jawahar, G Rajasheker, P Maheshwari, DL Punita, N Jalaja, PH Kumari, …
    Plant Signaling Molecules, 449-458, 2019.
  • Plant Signaling Molecules
    G Rajasheker, G Jawahar, N Jalaja, SA Kumar, PH Kumari, DL Punita, …
    Elsevier, 2019.
  • In vitro regeneration and optimization of conditions for transformation methods in Pearl millet, Pennisetum glaucum (L.)
    N Jalaja, P Maheshwari, KR Naidu, PB Kavi Kishor
    International Journal of Clinical and Biological Sciences 1 (1), 34-52, 2016.
  • Functional exploration of chaperonin (HSP60/10) family genes and their abiotic stress-induced expression patterns in Sorghum bicolor
    M Nagaraju, A Kumar, N Jalaja, DM Rao, PB Kishor
    Current Genomics 22 (2), 137-152, 2021.
  • Cloning, characterization and impact of up- and down-regulating subabul cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD) gene on plant growth and lignin profiles in transgenic tobacco
    VL Sirisha, S Prashant, DR Kumar, S Pramod, N Jalaja, PH Kumari, …
    Plant Growth Regulation, doi:10.1007/s10725-011-9647-1, 66 (3), 239-253, 2012.
  • Metabolomic and proteomic signature of Gloriosa superba leaves treated with mercuric chloride and phenylalanine, a precursor of colchicine alkaloid
    J Gandra, HK Patel, SA Kumar, M Doma, Y Deepthi, P Bhalothia, N Jalaja, …
    Industrial Crops and Products 178, 114557, 2022.
  • Contribution of Bioinformatics to Gene Discovery in Salt Stress Responses in Plants
    PH Kumari, SA Kumar, P Suravajhala, J N, PR Giri, KPB Kavi
    Agricultural Bioinformatics, pp 109-127, 2014.
  • Transgenic tomatoes for abiotic stress tolerance and fruit traits: a review of progress and a preview of potential
    PH Kumari, SA Kumar, G Rajasheker, D Madhavi, N Jalaja, KK Shridhar, …
    Genetically Modified Crops: Current Status, Prospects and Challenges, 2021.
  • Development of transgenics for fungal resistance and discovery of chemically induced mutations in Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) population by TILLING
    N Jalaja
    Osmania University, 2011.
  • Identification and analysis of proline-rich proteins and hybrid proline-rich proteins super family genes from Sorghum bicolor and their expression patterns to abiotic stress
    G Rajasheker, M Nagaraju, RP Varghese, N Jalaja, AK Somanaboina, …
    Frontiers in Plant Science 13, 952732, 2022.
  • Efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi Beauveria bassiana in pest management
    MVK Srivani, N Jalaja
    Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy 16 (4), 553-561, 2022.
  • Factors affecting Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L. Mill.)
    MM Rao, AJ Amita Jain, AM Rao, MSL Sunita, N Jalaja, PBK Kishor, 2009.
  • High frequency plant regeneration from callus cultures of two finger millet (Eleusine coracana) cultivars
    AM Rao, IS Kumar, N Jalaja, R Polavarapu, PB Kavi Kishor
    Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy 3 (1), 85-89, 2009.
  • Nutritional Value, In Vitro Regeneration and Development of Transgenic Cucurbita pepo and C. maxima for Stress Tolerance: An Overview
    PH Kumari, SA Kumar, G Rajasheker, N Jalaja, K Sujatha, PS Kumari, …
    Genetically Modified Crops: Current Status, Prospects and Challenges, 2021.
  • Essential oils from plant resources as potent insecticides and repellents: current status and future perspectives
    B Jyotsna, S Patil, YS Prakash, P Rathnagiri, PBK Kishor, N Jalaja
    Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 103395, 2024.

 

Thiyagarajan T | Plant | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Thiyagarajan T | Plant |  Best Researcher Award

Research Associate |  ICAR- IIRr |  India

Dr. Thiyagarajan Thulasinathan is committed to exploring various facets of natural science and applying his expertise to benefit society. His passion lies in utilizing scientific knowledge to serve the community and contribute to sustainable development.

Publication profile

Educational Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. (Agricultural Biotechnology) – Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (2016-2021) – 87.40%
  • M.Sc. (Agricultural Biotechnology) – Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (2008-2010) – 83.90%
  • B.Sc. (Agriculture) – Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (2004-2008) – 83.00%

Work Experience:

  • Research Associate, ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Hyderabad (2022-2023)
  • Contract Scientist and Research Associate-III, ICAR-National Institute of Plant Biotechnology (NIPB), New Delhi (2021-2022)
  • Research Fellow, Gyeongsang National University, South Korea (2011-2015)
  • Senior Research Fellow, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (2011)

Key Research Contributions:

  • Development of genome-edited rice plants with resistance to rice blast
  • Genetic fidelity testing for various crops including banana, potato, and sugarcane
  • Pioneered research on developing multiple stress-tolerant rice varieties through marker-assisted backcross breeding (MABB)

Training Programs Attended:

  • Gene Editing & Technology Management in Agriculture, NAARM (2023)
  • Application of Bioinformatics in Accelerating Agricultural Research, NAARM (2023)
  • Genetic Fidelity Testing, ICAR-NIPB (2022)

Awards and Recognitions:

  • Dr. S. Robin Memorial Award for Best Ph.D. Thesis in Rice Molecular Biology (2024)
  • Best Ph.D. Thesis Award, ITAHAS-2023 (2023)
  • Young Scientist Award, Global Challenges of Food and Agriculture (2023)
  • Multiple awards for poster presentations and research excellence between 2010-2019

Research Work Experience:

Focused on plant biotechnology, especially rice molecular biology, and multiple stress tolerance. He standardized protocols for somatic embryogenesis, developed rice lines resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses, and conducted extensive phenotypic screenings for resistance traits.

Ph.D. Research: Developed multiple stress-tolerant versions of rice variety CO 51 through Genomics-Assisted Breeding. Developed rice lines resistant to drought, salinity, submergence, phosphorus starvation, and various diseases using QTLs/genes.

Research Metrics:

  • Citations: 108 (by 105 documents)
  • Publications: 10
  • h-index: 4

Publication top notes

  • Genetic Enhancement of Blast and Bacterial Leaf Blight Resistance in Rice Variety CO 51 through Marker-Assisted Selection
    Subburaj, S., Thulasinathan, T., Sakthivel, V., Swaminathan, M., Muthurajan, R.
    Agriculture (Switzerland), 2024, 14(5), 693
  • Unveiling the Distribution of Free and Bound Phenolic Acids, Flavonoids, Anthocyanins, and Proanthocyanidins in Pigmented and Non-Pigmented Rice Genotypes
    Avinash, G., Sharma, N., Prasad, K.R., Pagidipala, N., Thulasinathan, T.
    Frontiers in Plant Science, 2024, 15, 1324825
  • Plant Stomata: An Unrealized Possibility in Plant Defense against Invading Pathogens and Stress Tolerance
    Meddya, S., Meshram, S., Sarkar, D., Savani, A.K., Thulasinathan, T.
    Plants, 2023, 12(19), 3380
  • Marker Assisted Introgression of Resistance Genes and Phenotypic Evaluation Enabled Identification of Durable and Broad-Spectrum Blast Resistance in Elite Rice Cultivar, CO 51
    Thulasinathan, T., Ayyenar, B., Kambale, R., Swaminathan, M., Muthurajan, R.
    Genes, 2023, 14(3), 719
  • Development of Biotic Stress Resistant Version of CO 51 Rice Cultivar through Marker Assisted Introgression of Major Genes, Pi9 and Xa21
    Subburaj, S., Thulasinathan, T., Viswabharathy, S., Manonmani, S., Raveendran, M.
    Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 2023, 14(3), pp. 1035–1043
  • Harnessing Parent-Offspring Regression Analysis to Develop High-Yielding Submergence Tolerant Lines of Oryza sativa L.
    Viswabharathy, S., Thulasinathan, T., Subburaj, S., Kalaimagal, T., Raveendran, M.
    Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 2023, 14(2), pp. 675–686
  • Current Status of Bioinformatics Resources of Small Millets
    Thulasinathan, T., Jain, P., Yadav, A.K., Sevanthi, A.M., Solanke, A.U.
    Omics of Climate Resilient Small Millets, 2022, pp. 221–234
  • Evaluation of Blast Resistance Genes Pi9 and Pi54 in Rice Against Local Isolates of Tamil Nadu
    Thulasinathan, T., Kambale, R., Ayyenar, B., Manonmani, S., Muthurajan, R.
    Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 2020, 11(4), pp. 1153–1158
  • Pyramiding QTLs Controlling Tolerance Against Drought, Salinity, and Submergence in Rice through Marker Assisted Breeding
    Muthu, V., Abbai, R., Nallathambi, J., Ayyenar, B., Muthurajan, R.
    PLoS ONE, 2020, 15(1), e0227421
  • Limited Addition of the 6-Arm β-1,2-Linked N-Acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) Residue Facilitates the Formation of the Largest N-Glycan in Plants
    Yoo, J.Y., Ko, K.S., Seo, H.-K., Lee, S.Y., Lee, K.O.
    Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2015, 290(27), pp. 16560–16572