Dr. Manju Sharma

Associate Professor

Academic Area : Plant Biotechnology & Molecular Biology

Faculty of Science Engineering And Technology
Amity University Gurgaon, Panchgaon, Manesar, Gurgaon 122413

  • Qualifications
    PH.D
  • Experience
    21 YEARS
  • Current Courses Taught
    BTH-4104;BTH-4110;BTH-2501;BTH-2503; BTE2507 BTE- 2510;BTH2204;BTH2207;BLS2406;BTE6604
  • Research Interests
    Genetic Engineering.
    Molecular Biology

    Publications:

    1. Tilahun Mekonnen, Teklehaimanot Haileselassie, Tanushri Kaul, Manju Sharma, Bekele Geleta and Kassahun Tesfaye (2019) "Molecular Screening of Zymoseptoria tritici Resistance Genes in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Using tightly Linked Simple Sequence Repeat Markers" European J.\ournal of Plant Pathology, Volume 155, Issue 2, pp 593–614Impact Factor -1.41

    2. RK Chandel, M Sharma, S Subramanian, C Srivastava, SMP Khurana (2019) Genetic diversity of lesser grain borer, rhyzopertha dominica (fabricius) from north india and other geographical locations as revealed by cytochrome c oxidase i gene. Biochem. Cell. Arch. Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 519-528.

    3. Verma, G., Mondal, K.K., Kulshreshtha, A., Manju Sharma (2019) XopR T3SS-effector of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzaesuppresses cell death-mediated plant defense response during bacterial blight development in rice. 3Biotech (2019) 9: 272 Impact Factor -1.768 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-019-1802-9

    4. Geeta Verma, Manju Sharma and Kalyan K. Mondal (2018) XopR TTSS-effector regulates in planta growth, virulence of Indian strain of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae via suppressing reactive oxygen species production and cell wall-associated rice immune responses during blight induction. Functional Plant Biology, 2018, 45, 561–574 https://doi.org/10.1071/FP17147 Impact factor-2.71

    5. Rahul Kumar Chandel, Suresh M Nebapure, Manju Sharma, S. Subramanian, Chitra Srivastava, and SM Paul Khurana (2019) Insecticidal and repellent activities of Eucalyptus oil against lesser grain borer Rhizopertha dominica (Fabricius), Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences(Scopus indexed-accepted appear in Nov. 2019)

    6.Tilahun Mekonnen, Krishnamurthy Sathelly , Manju Sharma , Kassahun Tesfaye and Tanushri Kaul (2017)Genomic DNA isolation method from fresh wheat leaf samples without liquid nitrogen. African J of Biotech. 2017 Vol. 16(20), pp. 1192-1196 Impact factor-0.57


    7.Swati Jagga-Chugh, Sumita Kachhwaha , Manju Sharma, Aditi Kothari-Chaje (2012) Optimization of factors influencing microprojectile bombardment-mediated genetic transformation of seed-derived callus and regeneration of transgenic plants in Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn. The Journal of plant Biotechnology : Plant Cell Tiss Organ Cult. 109:401–410 Impact Factor 3.633

    8. Manju Sharma, Aditi Kothari-Chajer ,Swati Jagga-Chugh and SL Kothari (2011) Factors influencing Agrobacterium tumefaciens mediated genetic transformation of Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn." Plant cell tissue and organ culture 105:93-104 Impact Factor 3.633

    9. Aditi Kothari-Chajer, Manju Sharma, Sumita Kachhawaha and SL Kothari(2008) Micronutrient optimization results into highly improved In Vitro plant regeneration in Kodo and Finger millets. Plant cell tissue and organ culture 94(2)105-112 Impact Factor -3.633

    10. Manju Sharma, Rohini Sahani, Rekha Kansal, and KR Koundal (2004) Transformation of oil seed mustard Brassica juncea L. Czern & Coss cv. Pusajaikisan with snowdrop lectin gene. Indian Journal of Biotechnology. 3:97-102. Impact Factor -0.51
  • Teaching Interests
    I believe in creating an environment that facilitates enquiry, exploration and reflection. Presenting well explored and digestible content is one of the best ways for me to foster better learning in my students. Technology helps in filling in the gaps and supporting the process.
  • Publications
    5
  • Projects
    2
  • Professional Affiliations
    1. MEMBER, INDIAN PATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY; 2. INDIAN BOTANICAL SOCIETY
  • Professional Activities
    TEACHING & RESEARCH
  • Other Achievements
    WOS-Aawardscheme-2005,DepartmentofScienceandTechnology,NewDelhi,IndiaSanctionNo-SR/WOS-A/LS-163/2005.
    Best Oral presentation- Special Symposium on Microbial Antagonists and Their Role in Biological Control of Plant Diseases & West Zone Meet of IPS -2017 Anand

    Projects:

    1. WOS-A ( 2006-2009) funded by Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, India
    Project Title Development of transgenic Eleusine coracana (L.) resistant to fungal disease.

    2. Dec 2015-May 2016 --RTF-DCS fellowship funded by NAM-ST center , New Delhi, - to Ph. D Student from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
    Project Title -----Understanding the Molecular Basis of resistance to Septoria for wheat improvement in Ethiopia.”
  • Contact Information
    Faculty of Science Engineering And Technology
    Amity University Gurgaon, Panchgaon, Manesar, Gurgaon 122413