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