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Department of Biotechnology

Faculty Details

Faculty

Dr Vereena Rodrigues

Assistant Professor,Biotechnology

Faculty Details

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic Degree Subject University Address of the University Rank/ Medals
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Botany University of Mysore Manasagangotri Campus, UOM, Mysore Yes
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Chemistry, Botany, Biotechnology Mangalore University SDM College, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka Yes
Eligibility Details
Category Subject Status
NET Agricultural Biotechnology Cleared
DST-INSPIRE Fellowship Life Science Cleared
GATE Life Science - Botany, Microbiology Cleared
KSET Life Science Cleared
PhD Details
Title of Thesis University / Institution University Address Date of Registration Date of Completion Details of papers published Current Status
Biotechnological interventions for conservation and modulation of 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde biosynthesis in Decalepis salicifolia, a RET plant Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) CSIR - Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Research Centre (CSIR-CIMAP), Bangalore 02-06-2015 18-11-2021 11 papers published Awarded
Book Chapter Published
Article Title Book title Book editor Article pages No of Chapters Year ISBN Publisher Details
Soil Microbes-Medicinal Plants Interactions: Ecological Diversity and Future Prospect. Plant Microbe Symbiosis Ajit Varma, Swati Tripathi, Ram Prasad 263-286 1 2020 978-3-030-36247-8/ Online 978-3-030-36248-5 Springer
Publications
Title Journal Name Year DOI/URL Your authorial position How many authors Clarivate IF
Genetic diversity and population structure assessment of Hellenia speciosa from Indian agro-ecological regions using inter-simple sequence repeat markers Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology 2023 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13580-022-00466-y 2nd 7 2.138
Adventitious root cultures of Decalepis salicifolia for the production of 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde, a vanillin isomer flavor metabolite Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 2021 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-021-11262-6 1st 6 4.813
Decalepis salicifolia (Bedd. ex Hook. f.) Venter: a steno-endemic and critically endangered medicinal and aromatic plant from Western Ghats, India. Journal of Biosciences 2021 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12038-021-00162-6 1st 6 1.826
Effect of salt stress on seed germination, morphology, biochemical parameters, genomic template stability, and bioactive constituents of Andrographis paniculata Nees. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 2021 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11738-021-03237-x 2nd 8 2.354
DNA barcode based species-specific marker for Ocimum tenuiflorum and its applicability in quantification of adulteration in herbal formulations using qPCR Journal of Herbal Medicine 2020 10.1016/j.hermed.2020.100376 2nd 5 3.032
Micropropagation, encapsulation, and conservation of Decalepis salicifolia, a vanillin isomer containing medicinal and aromatic plant. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Plant 2020 10.1007/s11627-020-10066-z 1st 6 2.252
DNA barcoding coupled with secondary structure information enhances Achyranthes species resolution. Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants 2020 10.1016/j.jarmap.2020.100269 2nd 8 3.40
Population genetics coupled chemical profiling for conservation implications of Decalepis salicifolia (Bedd. ex Hook. f.) Venter, an endemic and critically endangered species of Western Ghats, India Biochemical Genetics 2020 10.1007/s10528-020- 09958-x 1st 6 1.890
Morpho‑genetic divergence and population structure in Indian Santalum album L. Trees 2020 10.1007/s00468-020-01963-2 2nd 6 2.529
Delineation of Ocimum gratissimum L. complex combining morphological, molecular and essential oils analysis. Industrial Crops and Products 2019 11016/j.indcrop.2019.111536 other 7 5.645
ISSR-derived species-specific SCAR marker for rapid and accurate authentication of Ocimum tenuiflorum L. Planta Medica 2017 10.1055/s-0043-116853 2nd 7 3.352
Feasibility of nuclear ribosomal region ITS1 over ITS2 in barcoding taxonomically challenging genera of subtribe Cassiinae (Fabaceae) PeerJ 2016 10.7717/peerj.2638 other 5 2.98
Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)
Title of Event Type of Event Level Organized by Start Date Place Duration
Breeding Crops for Climate Resilience Webinar International American Society of Plant Biologists, The Plant Cell 22-02-2023 Online 1 hour
Fermentation: interplay of microbes, immunity and nutrition Webinar National Biotechnology Industrial Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), DBT, Govt. of India and North-Eastern 03-02-2023 Online 2 days
Young Researchers Symposium on Plant Photobiology Symposium International University of Freiburg, Germany 09-03-2022 Virtual 4 days
In Vitro Biology Meeting 2021 Conference International Society of In Vitro Biology, Raleigh, North Carolina 05-06-2021 Virtual 5 days
Hairy root culture - A versatile tool with multiple applications for metabolite production Training Program National G.B. Pant Univeristy of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar 18-12-2020 Virtual 2 days
Plant Specialized Metabolism and Metabolic Engineering Conference International CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Medicinal Plants, India 14-10-2020 Virtual 3 days
Trends in Plant Biotechnology and Agriculture Symposium National Plant Tissue Culture Association of India 06-02-2020 Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab 3 days
107th Indian Science Congress Conference International The Indian Science Congress Association 03-01-2020 University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 5 days
Trends in Plant Sciences and Agrobiotechnology Conference International Plant Tissue Culture Association of India and IIT, Guwahati 14-02-2019 IIT, Guwahati, Assam 3 days
Medicinal Plants and Drug Discovery Conference International V. Sivaram Research Foundation and Society for Conservation and Resource Development 18-07-2018 Vivanta, Bangalore, Karnataka 3 days
INSA-JIGYASA - Medicinal and Aromatic Plants for Health and Well-being Symposium Other CSIR- Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and INSA Lucknow Chapter 09-03-2018 CSIR- Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow, U.P. 2 days
Biotechnology for Crop Improvement Symposium National Plant Tissue Culture Association of India and CSIR-NBRI 25-02-2016 CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, U.P. 3 days
Cell Structure and Function Symposium University DOS in Biochemistry, University of Mysore 28-03-2013 Manasagangotri, University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka 1 day
Genes, Genomics and Proteomics Workshop State INSA, IASc, INSA and St. Aloysius College, Mangalore 28-01-2011 St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, Karnataka 2 days
Faculty Development Program
Title of Event Type of Event Level Organized by Place Date From Date To
Jesuit Lay collaboration - JESCOL 1 FDPs attended Others BJES St. Joseph's University 08-12-2022 10-12-2022
Lecture-cum-discussion on Credible Research Publications Talks attended Others St. Joseph's University, Bangalore St. Joseph's University, Bangalore 14-10-2022 14-10-2022
Jesuit Ethos, teaching, learning and Class room management FDPs attended Others St. Joseph's University, Bangalore St. Joseph's University, Bangalore 10-10-2022 15-10-2022
Five Learning Disciplines (Re-imaging St. Joseph's)) FDPs attended Others St. Joseph's College St. Joseph's College, Bangalore 12-07-2022 13-07-2022

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