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Dr Neelam Mishra

Assistant Professor - HOD

BOTANY

20180601441

Plant molecular biology and genetics

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Professional Qualification

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic DegreeSubjectUniversityAddress of the UniversityRank/ Medals
PhDBiologyTexas Tech University, US2500 Broadway W, Lubbock, TX 79409, United States
MTechApplied botanyIIT kharagpurKharagpur, west bengal
MscbotanyDEEN DAYAL UPADHYAY GORAKHPUR UNIVERSITYCivil Lines, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273009Yes
BScChemistry, Botany, ZoologyMohanlal sukhadia UniversityUniversity Rd, Ganapati Nagar, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001

Eligibility Details
CategorySubjectStatus
NETlife sciencesCleared
OTHERSApplied botanyCleared
NETLife SciencesCleared
OTHERSBotanyCleared
OTHERSBotany, Chemistry and ZoologyCleared

PG Diploma Details
Programme NameMain SubjectUniversity NameStart DateEnd DateMark / Grade Obtained
MTechApplied BotanyIIT Kharagpur05-05-200505-06-2020A+
MscBotanygorakhpur university08-07-200308-07-200577.11%

Post Doc Details
Institution NameInstitution AddressSubjectStart DateEnd DateOutcome
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, Illinois 60064Life Sciences01-10-201631-07-2017Research papers

PhD Details
Title of ThesisUniversity / InstitutionUniversity AddressDate of RegistrationDate of CompletionDetails of papers published (Enter the total number of papers published / under process as part of Phd)Current Status
Overexpression of SUMO E3 ligase improves drought and heat tolerance in cottonTexas Tech University2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409, United States01-06-201001-06-2018Awarded
OVER-EXPRESSION OF RICE SUMO E3 LIGASE GENE OsSIZ1 IN COTTON ENHANCES BOTH DROUGHT AND HEAT TOLERANCTEXAS TECH UNIVERSITYTexas tech university, lubbock, texas , US 7940902-08-201013-08-2016Awarded
Overexpression of RIce SUMO E3 ligase gene in cotton enhances drought and heat tolerance in cottonTexas Tech University2500 Broadway W, Lubbock, TX 79409, United States10-06-201013-07-2016Awarded

Journal Publications

Publications
TitleName of JournalYearDOI/URLYour authorial positionHow many authorsClarivate IF
Co-Overexpression of Ankyrin Repeat Domain-Containing Protein 2A and Vacuolar H+?Pyrophosphatase Enhances Salt Tolerance through Auxin Homeostasis in CottonJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry2026https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.5c102462nd10
Genome-Wide Identification, Functional Characterization of Protein Phosphatase 2A (PP2A) Gene Family in Cicer arietinum Reveals the Potential Role of CaPP2A-A1 Under Abiotic StressTropical Plant Biology2025https://doi.org/10.1007/s12042-025-09453-wCorresponding5
Molecular docking and molecular dynamic simulation studies to identify potential isoquinoline alkaloid derivatives against chorismate synthase of Listeria monocytogenesComputational and structural Biotechnology Reports2025https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csbr.2025.100075Corresponding8
Genome-wide identification of PP2A gene family in Camellia sinensis reveals the potential role of CsPP2A-TON2/FASS1 in abiotic stressPeer J2025https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40452937/Corresponding9
Genome Wide Identification, Expression Profiles and Regulatory Network Analysis of SOS Group of Genes in Camellia sinensisTropical Plant Biology2025https://doi.org/10.1007/s12042-025-09411-6Corresponding10
Achieving Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants through Antioxidative Defense MechanismsFrontiers in plant science20231st and corresponding6
NHX Gene Family in Camellia sinensis: In-silico Genome-Wide Identification, Expression Profiles, and Regulatory Network Analysis.Frontiers in Plant Science2021https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.777884Corresponding5
Flavanones: A potential natural inhibitor of the ATP binding site of PknG of Mycobacterium tuberculoJournal of Biomolecular structure and dynamics2021https://doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2021.1965913Corresponding10
In-silico identification, expressional profile and regulatory network analysis of Mitogen Activated Protein Kinase Kinase Kinase gene family in C. sinensisPlos One2021https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0258657Corresponding5
Improving drought-, salinity-, and heat-tolerance in transgenic plants by co-overexpressing ArabidopPlant Science2020https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2020.1104992nd8
Thermodynamics of ferredoxin binding to cyanobacterial nitrate reductasePhotosynthesis Research2020https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/322228872nd5
Towards doubling fiber yield for cotton in the semiarid agricultural area by increasing tolerance toPlant Biotechnology Jounal2020https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.13476Other12
AKR2A interacts with KCS1 to improve VLCFAs contentsand chilling tolerance of Arabidopsis thalianaThe Plant Journal2020https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.14848Other13
MAPK cascade gene family in Camellia sinensis: In-silico identification, expression profiles and regBMC Genomics2020https://bmcgenomics.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12864-020-07030-xOther10
Defensive maneuvers of NHX1 and SOS1 co/over-expression in plant salt toleranceTurkish journal of Botany202010.3906/bot-2001-37Other3
Co-overexpression of AVP1 and PP2A-C5 in Arabidopsis makes plants tolerant to multiple abiotic stresPlant science201810.1016/j.plantsci.2018.05.026Other12
The yield difference between wildtype cotton and transgenic cotton that expresses IPT depends on wheScientific reports201810.1038/s41598-018-20944-7Other12
Overexpression of the rice gene OsSIZ1 in Arabidopsis improves drought-, heat-, and salt-tolerance sPLos one2018https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.02017161st5
Overexpression of the Rice SUMO E3 Ligase Gene OsSIZ1 in Cotton Enhances Drought and Heat Tolerance,Plant and cell physiology201710.1093/pcp/pcx0321st15
Identification and Functional Analysis of microRNAs Involved in the Anther Development in Cotton GenInternational Journal o f Molecular Sciences2016https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms17101677Other18
Co-overexpressing a Plasma Membrane and a Vacuolar Membrane Sodium/Proton Antiporter Significantly Iplant and cell physiology2016https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26985021Other9
Expression of the Arabidopsis vacuolar H+-pyrophosphatase gene AVP1 in peanut to improve drought andplant biotechnology Reports201310.1007/s11816-012-0269-5Other13
Water-Deficit Inducible Expression of a Cytokinin Biosynthetic Gene IPT Improves Drought Tolerance iPLOS oNE201310.1371/journal.pone.00641902nd9

Books And Chapters Published

Books Published
TitleTypeNo of Authors or EditorsYour authorial positionYearISBNPublisher DetailsPlaceAre you the publisher of this book
A Practical Manual on bacteriology Morphological and biochemical characterizationEdited32nd2024 978-620-4-19819-4Lambert Academic PublishingBengaluruNo
• A Practical Manual on Bacteriology “Morphological and Biochemical Characterization”Edited32nd and corresponding2021978-620-4-19819-4Lambert Academic PublishingBengaluruNo
Book Chapter Published
Article TitleBook titleBook editorArticle pagesNo of ChaptersYour authorial positionYearISBNPublisher DetailsPlaceAre you the publisher of this book
Detection of Cyanotoxins: Bioassay Using PlantsProtocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of CyanotoxinN. Thajuddin · A. Sankara narayanan · D. Dhanasekaran233-24211st and corresponding2024978-981-99-4513-9o Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2023152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, SingaporeNo
Detection of Cyanotoxins: Bioassay Using Plant.Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin,N. Thajuddin et al.233-24111st and corresponding2023978-981- 99-4514-6SpringerBengaluruNo
Symbiotic cyanobacteria in gymnosperms and Cynobacterial Symbiotic interactions in pteridophytesMicrobial Symbionts Functions and Molecular Interactions on HostDhanasekaran Dharumadurai3-9 and 29-3421st and corresponding2023ISBN 978-0-323-99334-0ElsevierBengaluruNo
Cyanobacterial symbiotic interaction in pteridophytesMicrobial Symbionts : Functions and Molecular Interactions on HostDhanasekaran Dharumadurai3-911st and corresponding2022978-0-323-99334-0ElsevierBengaluruNo
Symbiotic cyanobacteria in gymnospermsMicrobial Symbionts Functions and Molecular Interactions on HostDhanasekaran Dharumadurai29-3411st and corresponding2022978-0-323-99334-0ElsevierBengaluruNo

Paper Presentations

Presentations
Title of PaperTitle of Seminar/ConferenceOrganized byLevelStart DatePlaceCountryDuration
Heterologous expression of the rice gene OsSIZ1 improves both drought and heat tolerance in transgenBeltwide cotton conference 2016national cotton council of americaInternational05-01-2016New Orleans, lousianaUSAThree Days
Heterologous expression of the rice gene OsSIZ1 improves both drought and heat tolerance in transgenBeltwide cotton conference 2015National cotton council of americaInternational05-01-2015san antonio, texasUSAThree Days
Heterologous expression of the rice gene OsSIZ1 improves both drought and heat tolerance in transgenOGALLALA AQUIFER WORKSHOPOGALLALA AQUIFERInternational25-03-2014LUBBOCK, TEXASUNITED STATESTwo Days
Water Deficit Inducible Expression of a Cytokinin Biosynthetic Gene IPT Improves Drought Tolerance iPlant Biology 2012Annual Meeting of American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB)International20-07-2012Austin, TexasUSAThree Days

Workshop/Conference/Training Programme

Events Organized
Type of EventLevelOrganized byDate FromTitle of EventDurationPlace
ConferenceNationalst. joseph's college autonomous, bengaluru17-12-2019National conference on Data Revolution in computational biology and drug developmentTwo daysBengaluru

Awards

Name of Award/AchievementLevelAwarded byPlaceDateDuration of Fellowship
Puraskara 2024OthersSt. Joseph's UniversityBengaluru18-05-2024
Preston and Ima Smith FellowshipInternationalTexas Tech University Graduate SchoolTexas, USA22-10-2014
13th Annual Graduate School Research Poster CompetitionInternationalTEXAS TECH UNIVERSITYUNITED STATES11-04-2014
12th Annual Graduate School Research Poster Competition 2013,OthersTEXAS TECH UNIVERSITYUNITED STATES12-04-2013
SECOND PRIZE IN PRESENTATION IN TTUABOthersTEXAS TECH UNIVERSITYUNITED STATES31-12-2012
water conservation research scholarshipInternationaltexas tech university graduate schoolTexas USA18-10-2012
UNIVERSITY GOLD MEDALOthersGorakhpur UniversityINDIA08-07-2005
janaki prasad bhargava Gold medal 2005OthersGorakhpur UniversityGorakhpur, U.P.08-07-2005
• K. S. Bhargawa Gold medal 2005OthersGorakhpur UniversityGorakhpur University, U.P.08-07-2005

Guideship Details

Serial NumberName of ScholarGenderDepartment of CandidateUniversityTitle of the thesis for scholarDate of RegistrationRegistration Order No:StatusTypeScholarshipName of Co-GuideDate of Awarding PhD
22PHDSJU028TriveniFEMALEBOTANYSt. Joseph's UniversitySecondary metabolite production through plant tissue culture and its application01-02-2023Currently PursuingFull time
22PHDSJU007Sr. Nithya FernandesFEMALEBOTANYSt. Joseph's University01-02-2023Currently PursuingFull timeNo Scholarship
22PHDSJU007Nithya Folita FernandesFEMALEBOTANYSt. Joseph's University01-02-2023Full time
22PHDSJU028TriveniFEMALEBOTANYSt. Joseph's UniversityFull timeNo Scholarship
23 PHDBOT001Mariam KhadeejaFEMALEBotanySt. Joseph University, Bengaluru

Guidance And Support

Title of the PaperYear of GuidanceTypeName of StudentsName of the Institution
2022-23PhDNithya Folita Fernandes TriveniSt. Joseph's University

Faculty Development Program

Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byPlaceDate FromDate To
Refresher course in life sciences (Botany)Refresher CoursesNationalDepartment of Botany, savitri Bai Phule University, Pune university, PunePune17-12-202530-12-2025
Faculty Induction Program-XX-online modeOrientation ProgrammesNationalUniversity of MadrasMadras22-10-202518-11-2025
Teaching, learning and EvaluationWorkshopNationalSt. Joseph's UniversityBengaluru28-02-202428-02-2024
Mentoring and Basic counselling skillsTraining ProgramStateSamagraBengaluru01-11-202301-02-2024
Refresher Course in BotanyRefresher CoursesInternationalRamanujan College, University of delhiDelhi29-07-202313-08-2023
Refresher course in Botany_OnlineRefresher CoursesNationalRamanujan College, University of DelhiDelhi29-07-202313-08-2023
Research tools and applicationsTraining ProgramNationalSt. Joseph's UniversityBengaluru04-08-202204-08-2022
FDP on 5 learning disciplinesOrientation ProgrammesNationalSt. Joseph's College (autonomous)Bengaluru12-07-202213-07-2022
How to make a Terrarium_a Mini GardenSeminarInternationalST. Joseph's college (autonomous)Bengaluru05-06-202105-06-2021
International Society of Gene and Cell Therapy Convention by Gene Research FoundationSeminarInternationalSt. Joseph's College (autonomous)Bengaluru26-02-202127-02-2021
Medicinal Plants, Raw drug identification and StandardizationSeminarInternationalSri Dharmasthala manjunatheshwara CollegeUJIRE (DK)14-09-202014-09-2020
Role of Botanists in Developing Urban Green Spaces and Plant ConservationSeminarNationalSri Dharmasthala manjunatheshwara collegeUJIRE (DK)10-09-202010-09-2020
Career in Medicinal Plant SciencesSeminarNationalSri Dharmastahala Manjunatheshwara CollegeUJIRE (DK)07-09-202007-09-2020
‘National Education Policy 2020: A New Roadmap for TeachersOther OrientationNationalSt. Joseph's College (autonomous)Bengaluru05-09-202005-09-2020
Modern Approaches in Plant SciencesSeminarNationalSri DHarmasthala Manjunatheshwara CollegeUJIRE (DK)03-09-202003-09-2020
PAPER DEVICES:BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGYSeminarInternationalLittle Flower Degree College Uppal,Hyderabad-500039,Telangana31-08-202031-08-2020
IQAC initiated UGC-STRIDE sponsored Three Days National Level Online Faculty Development Programme on “Research Methodology and Use of Software Tools”Orientation ProgrammesNationalKLE Society’s S. Nijalingappa College, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru-560010, KarnatakaBengaluru21-07-202023-07-2020
Food and Well Being Challenges of the 21st Century (A fit body, a calm mind, a house of full of love)SeminarInternationalDepartment of Home Science and Psychology, Sophia Girls’ College (Autonomous), Ajmer (Rajasthan)Rajasthan17-07-202018-07-2020
Understanding OBS Studio & Streamyard for E-Content Creation and Live StreamingWorkshopNationalDr.M.G.R EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (Deemed to be University) University with Special Autonomy Status Maduravoyal, Chennai - 600 095. Tamilnadu. India.Tamil Nadu10-07-202011-07-2020
Webinar on DBT's Response to COVID-19SeminarInternationalIn pods Ed TechBengaluru03-07-202003-07-2020
SJC Digital TeacherTraining ProgramNationalSt. Joseph's College (autonomous)Bengaluru25-06-202030-06-2020
Reconfiguring the mind: Post Covid conciousnessOrientation ProgrammesNationalIQAC, Jyoti Nivas College (autonomous)Bengaluru23-06-202027-06-2020
International Webinar on Current Trends in Phytomedicine ResearchSeminarInternationalDepartment of Botany, St. Joseph's college (autonomous)Bengaluru14-06-202014-06-2020
Expanding Dimensions in Plant ResearchSeminarNationalDepartment of Plant Science, central University of KeralaKerala08-06-202009-06-2020
c Malaria in kerala potentials for future outbreaksSeminarInternationalFarook College (autonomous)Kerala06-06-202006-06-2020
Medicinal Plants & Biodiversity ConservationSeminarInternationalDepartment of Botany, University P.G. College, Palamuru University, MahabubnagarTelangana05-06-202005-06-2020
“Higher Education in the 21 st Century: Vision and Action in the Current ScenarioSeminarInternationalDepartment of Chemistry, Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru.Bengaluru05-06-202006-06-2020
Conservation of Biodiversity in Kalyan Karnataka Region: Opportunities and challengesSeminarNationalLoyola College, ManviManvi05-06-202005-06-2020
Short term faculty development programme organised by IQACFDPs attendedNationalAPS college of Arts and sciencesBengaluru28-05-202030-05-2020
One Week Live Webinar Series of International E-Conference in Plant Sciences’SeminarNationalDepartment of Studies in Botany, Davangere University, Shivagangothri, DavangereDavengere25-05-202030-05-2020
Erudition 2020FDPs attendedStatePayanur College, Keralakerala23-05-202028-06-2020
NAAC Accreditation management system demoSeminarInternationalIn pods Ed TechBengaluru22-05-202022-05-2020
Webcast on Advanced OBE- Identifying weaker students and remedial actionsSeminarNationalIn pods Ed TechBengaluru21-05-202021-05-2020
Antibiotics- Why the crisisSeminarInternationalBhavan's Vivekananda college of Humanities, Science and CommerceSecunderabad15-05-202015-05-2020
“Training on E-Content Development: Strategies, Tools and Opportunities”FDPs attendedStateSt. Joseph's college autonomous BengaluruBengaluru13-05-202021-05-2020
“Training on E-Content Development: Strategies, Tools and Opportunities”Training ProgramNationalSt. Joseph's College (autonomous)Bengaluru13-05-202021-05-2020
COURSERA on Plant BioinformaticsMOOCs completedInternationalUniversity of TorontoToronto05-05-202029-05-2020
International Webinar on Plant Omics in Space,SeminarInternationalBotanical Society, Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous)Bengaluru05-05-202005-05-2020
Newer Trends in ImmunologyRefresher CoursesNationalDepartment of Microbiology, St. Joseph's College (autonomous)Bengaluru25-01-202025-01-2020
National conference on Data revolution in Computational Biology and Drug DeveopmentConferenceNationalSt. Jospeh's college (autonomous)Bengaluru17-12-201918-12-2019
workshop on methods in plant sciencesWorkshopStatest. joseph's college and cellkraft biotech pvt. ltd.bengaluru01-02-201901-02-2019
JESCOL: Jesuit Lay collaborationSeminarStateBJES, BenagluruBengaluru28-09-201830-09-2020
Faculty Induction ProgrammeOrientation ProgrammesOthersSt. Joseph's College (autonomous)Bengaluru01-06-201808-06-2018

Resource Persons

Title of the ProgramRoleLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceCountry
AARI Bioscience World Wide Webinar Series Session-XI, entitled "Genetic Engineering for Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants".Invited TalkNationalAnnakkili Amma Research Institute (AARI) “Educate, Encourage, and Promote Algal Science” 1/152, Vembuli Amman Koil Street, Madipakkam, Chennai- 600091,01-07-2020Tamil NaduIndia
CARNATION 2020, INTERCOLLEGIATE FESTOthersInter-CollegiateDEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE, AUTONOMOUS22-02-2020BENGALURUINDIA
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