Qualifications
UGC-DS-Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellow-Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
D.Phil. in Science, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, India
Current Courses Taught
Crop Seed Physiology
Plant Physiology
Research Interests
Crop stress physiology, Plant Molecular Biology Nitric oxide (NO), Reactive oxygen species (ROS) & Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) signaling, Phytohormonal cross talk, Plant Anatomy and Root Biology, Nutrient and nano-nutrient regulation, Nanoparticles role in plants life
1. Nano-nutrient mediated improvement of growth and development along with enhanced stress adaptation in crop plants
Nanobiotechnology can be utilized for crop improvement programs as it can provide an effective solution for increasing the yield of crops by efficient utilization of fertilizers. The delivery of nutrients by nanoparticles results in their slow/precise release for aiding in sustainable agriculture. Therefore, research in this area will help in developing new plant varieties with improved efficiency of nano nutrient uptake with the help of molecular biology and biotechnology.
2. Decoding the molecular mechanisms through crosstalk of silicon and/or biogenic silica nanoparticles with phytohormones under heavy metal and toxic nanoparticle stress crop plants
To improve the understanding for Si-mediated benefits in plants, molecular mechanisms of Si uptake, transport and gene expression need to be explored to understand their mitigating properties. The cross-talk of silicon and/or biogenic silica nanoparticles (BSiNPs) with phytohormones such as auxins, cytokinins, gibberellins, abscisic acid, brassinosteroids, salicylic acid, jasmonic acid, and ethylene can be assessed for improving stress (heavy metal/toxic nanoparticles) potential of plants along with stimulation of plant productivity.
3. To develop cost effective nano biosensors for diseases diagnosis in plants
Biosensors can play a crucial role in crop management practices by facilitating the timely detection of pathogens in plants so as to reduce the spreading of diseases. Nanotools have advanced the development of biosensors for pathogen detection by employing the biosensor receptors comprising of DNA, antibody and volatile compounds. The nano biosensors have several advantages over other conventional biosensors such as convenient usage, increased limit of detection and specificity, less invasiveness, highly economical, and on-site detection of the pathogen. Thus, the nanotechnology-based biosensors can provide a new aspect to the existing disease diagnostic systems of the plants.
Teaching Interests
Crop Physiology
Plant Molecular Biology
Plant Nutrition
Professional Affiliations
?Life member of The International Society for Silicon in Agriculture and Related Disciplines (ISSAG),USA
? Life Member of International Society of Root Research (ISRR),52425 Jülich, Germany
? Life Member of Indian Science Congress Association, India
? Life Member of Institute of Applied Sciences, Allahabad, India
? Life Member of Trends in Biosciences, India
? Life Member of Trends in Life Sciences, India
Professional Activities
Associate Editor: Journal of Plant Growth Regulation (Springer, IF: 4.6)
Editorial board member in Plant Physiology and Biochemistry (Elsevier, IF: 5.76)
Associate Editor: Plant Signaling & Behavior (Tylor and Francis, IF: 2.24)
Associate Editor: Plant Gene (Elsevier)
Others:
?Coordinator of Global Initiative of Academic Network (GIAN) “Emerging Biophotonics Solutions For Disease Diagnosis” MHRD, New Delhi, Government of India, April 1st – 12th , 2019
?Coordinator of Global Initiative of Academic Network (GIAN) “Interface between Nanoparticles and Living Systems: Ethical and Translational Dimensions” MHRD, New Delhi, Government of India, July 15th- 26th, 2019”
?Coordinator of International Conference on Innovations and Translational Dimensions: Food, Health, and Environmental Biotechnology, DST, CSIR & TEQIP-II Sponsored, March, 9-11 2018
?Coordinator of Advances in Bioscience and Bioengineering, TEQIP-II Sponsored, Oct 19 –25, 2016
?Coordinator of International Lecture Series, Institutional, March 23, 2017
?Coordinator of International Lecture Series, Institutional, June 12, 2017
Other Achievements
International Awards
•Member of International Research Communication Plan-OSI-UNESCO-2022
•Top 1% researchers around globe in 2021 – Clarivate™, Web of Science, USA
•Top 2% researchers around globe in 2020 – Stanford University, USA, Study
•Top 2% researchers around globe in 2019 – Stanford University, USA, Study
•Tony B. Academic Award. 2017. Washington DC, USA, by Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening, USA
National Awards
• Young Scientist Award-2020 In International Conference held at University of Allahabad, India
• Young Scientist Award-2018 by UP Ag. Minister in NS at University of Allahabad, India
•Science Communicator Award-2017 by Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), India
•National Academy of Science (NASI) Travel Award.2014, Jodhpur, India
•UGC Scholarship for PhD Program
•Environmental Conservation Award-2010. By Global Green Organization, Noida
•Recognitions for Healthy Yamuna River mission Project by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. 2010.
Contact Information
Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture (AIOA)