senior research fellow at ICAR-Indian Institute of Maize Research, PAU Campus, Ludhiana, India
Dr. Veena Devi is a Senior Research Fellow at the ICAR-Indian Institute of Maize Research in Ludhiana, Punjab. With a strong background in agricultural research, she contributes significantly to maize research and development. Her work focuses on enhancing maize productivity and sustainability, addressing challenges in crop management, and improving genetic diversity.
Profile:
Education:
Ph.D. in Biochemistry
Department of Biochemistry, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
January 2018 – June 2022
- Major: Biochemistry with specialization in Plants
- Minor: Agricultural Biotechnology
M.Sc. in Biochemistry
Department of Biochemistry, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
July 2015 – November 2017
- Major: Biochemistry with specialization in Plants
- Minor: Agricultural Biotechnology
B.Sc. (Medical)
Government College for Girls, Ludhiana, India
July 2013 – April 2015
- Subjects: English, Punjabi, Zoology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, E.V.S.
Professional Experience:
Senior Research Fellow
ICAR-Indian Institute of Maize Research, PAU Campus, Ludhiana, India
March 2024 – Present
- Project: Maize Research for Sustainable Ethanol Production in India
Young Professional-II
ICAR-Indian Institute of Maize Research, PAU Campus, Ludhiana, India
April 2022 – March 2024
- Conducted laboratory evaluation of biochemical parameters of maize kernels including protein, starch, tryptophan, lysine, methionine, oil, and various other compounds.
- Managed field observations on maize growth and development.
- Focused on enhancing bioethanol production from maize.
Technical Expertise:
- Biochemical and Molecular Techniques:
- Molecule and enzyme extraction, purification, concentration, and activity estimation.
- DNA and RNA extraction, cDNA construction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, SDS, and native PAGE.
- Field Trial Management:
- Crossing, phenotypic screening, and data collection.
- Bioinformatics:
- Primer designing, gene mining, GWAS, meta-QTL analysis, comparative genomics.
- Proficient in R programming, CPCS1, SPSS, Statistix 10 software.
- Ethanol Production:
- Basic knowledge of ethanol production, purification, estimation, and bacterial culture.
- Instrument Handling:
- Ultra-centrifuge, cooling centrifuge, UV-visible spectrophotometer, compound microscope, hot plate, incubator, water bath, pH meter, vortex, magnetic stirrer, distillation unit, electrophoresis apparatus, Kjel Tech apparatus, BOD incubator, NIR analyzer, nanodrop, PCR, RT-PCR, HPLC, UPLC, oil extractor, freeze drier, concentrator.
Research Focus: Horticulture
Dr. Veena Devi is a Senior Research Fellow at the ICAR-Indian Institute of Maize Research in Ludhiana, Punjab. She holds a Ph.D. with a research focus on horticulture, particularly in the areas of crop improvement, sustainable horticultural practices, and enhancing the genetic diversity of horticultural crops. Her contributions aim to advance the field of horticulture through innovative research and practical applications, improving crop yield and quality.
Publication Top Notes:
- Enhancing Germination and Growth in Wild Okra Genotypes through Gibberellic Acid Priming
Kamboj, A., Sangha, M.K., Devi, V., Pathak, M., Singla, D.
Scientia Horticulturae, 2024, 334, 113332
- Beyond Colors: The Health Benefits of Maize Anthocyanins
Bhushan, B., Kumar, S., Kaur, C., Chandran, D., Kumar, M.
Applied Food Research, 2024, 4(1), 100399
Citations: 2
- Unraveling the Role of δ-Zeins in Methionine Bio-fortification of Maize
Devi, V., Sethi, M., Singh, A., Chaudhary, D.P.
Cereal Chemistry, 2024, 101(3), pp. 583–593
- Elucidation of Zein Isoforms Associated with High Protein Quality Traits for Targeted Improvement in Maize-Based Nutrition
Sethi, M., Singh, A., Garg, M., Gupta, M., Chaudhary, D.P.
Cereal Chemistry, 2024, 101(2), pp. 418–430
- Status of Soluble Sugars and the Related Enzymes of Momordica charantia L. Seedlings in Response to Low Temperature Stress
Devi, V., Kaur Sangha, M., Pathak, M., Kumar, P., Pal, M.
European Journal of Horticultural Science, 2023, 88(6)
- Corrigendum: Unraveling the Genetic Framework Associated with Grain Quality and Yield-Related Traits in Maize (Zea mays L.)
Sethi, M., Saini, D.K., Devi, V., Singh, A., Chaudhary, D.P.
Frontiers in Genetics, 2023, 14, 1343846
Citations: 1
- Genetic and Molecular Understanding for the Development of Methionine-Rich Maize: A Holistic Approach
Devi, V., Bhushan, B., Gupta, M., Rakshit, S., Chaudhary, D.P.
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023, 14, 1249230
Citations: 1
- Unraveling the Genetic Framework Associated with Grain Quality and Yield-Related Traits in Maize (Zea mays L.)
Sethi, M., Saini, D.K., Devi, V., Singh, A., Chaudhary, D.P.
Frontiers in Genetics, 2023, 14, 1248697
Citations: 2
- A Rapid Single Kernel Screening Method for Preliminary Estimation of Amylose in Maize
Dhir, A., Kaur, C., Devi, V., Rakshit, S., Chaudhary, D.P.
Food Analytical Methods, 2022, 15(8), pp. 2163–2171
Citations: 5
- Optimization of Protein Quality Assay in Normal, Opaque-2, and Quality Protein Maize
Kaur, C., Singh, A., Sethi, M., Bhushan, B., Rakshit, S.
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2022, 6, 743019
Citations: 6