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Research and Development


Royal School of Life Sciences (RSLSC)

Department of Botany

Thrust areas of Research

  • Sustainable agriculture in relation to changing climate
  • Bioprospecting of plants for bioactive molecules


Focus Areas

  • Microbial and Macrofungal genetic resources of North-East India and their economic utility
  • Environmental pollution and remediation, Green-house gas emission and mitigation from Agriculture Sector, Sustainable agriculture
  • Molecular profiling of PGR and Bioprospecting of novel proteins, genes and promoters
  • Floristic diversity of North - East India


Instruments and Facilities


# Item description and quantity MAKE/MODL
1Microscope MLXI LED plus freedom (2 no)MAGNUS, MLX
2Magnus HB microscope (8 no)MAGNUS, MLX
3Phase contrast microscope (1 no)MAGNUS, MLX
4Dissecting microscope (3 no)DROPLET
5Analytical - digital balance (1 no)WENSAR
6Digital pH meter (2 no)SYSTRONICS
7Water bath (1 no)N/A
8Rotary microtome with accessoriesN/A
10Digital hot air ovenPAREX, PSW-137, 250 C
12Kjeldahl digestion and distillation Unit (1 set)JSGW
13Soil Thermometer with brassNA
15Hot plate with Magnetic stirrer 2L HLS200 (1 no)LABQUEST
16Heating Mantle (2 nos)SYMAX
17Centrifuge (REMI-R8C) (1 no)REMI
18UV Spectrophotometer (1 no)BIOERA, MODEL-ELITE
19Bench top Centrifuge (1 no)REMI, NEYA 16R
20Distillation Plant(1 no)BOROSILATE, 4LITR
21Muffle Furnace(1 no)IMPACT, TEMP-950, SIZE-5’’×5’’×10’’
22Normal Incubator (1 no)CALTAN
23BOD incubator(1 no)CALTAN, NSW 152
24Orbital Shaking incubator(1 no)REMI/ CIS 24 PLUS
25Laminar Air Flow(1 no)NA
26Handheld pH meter (1 no)HANNA
27Soxhlet extraction unit(02 no)JSGW
28Herbarium Press for Labortory (2 no)SYMAX
29Refrigerator(1no)LLOYD
30Chest Freezer(1 no)LLOYD
31DESSICATOR PLAIN 300MMABDOS
32DESSICATOR VACUUM 300MMABDOS
33DIGITAL COLORIMETERSYSTRONICS
34Deep freezerRemi-ULT90
35PCRBIORAD-T100
36Autoclave PADEquitron
37Gel documentation systemTechno Source
38Digital colony counterSystonic Lab & Scientific Instruments
39Mini sub system with power supplyGenei
40Vertical Mini Gel system with power supplyGenei
41Cryocan Liquid nitrogen container with canisterNA

Projects

Ongoing projects:


# Title, Funding agency, Duration Name and picture of the PI
1 Multi-omics network analysis to decipher miRNA-TF-gene interaction in regulation of flavonoid and carotenoid biosynthetic pathways in Chakhao cultivars of aromatic black rice from NorthEast India
Funding agency: DST-SERB; Amount: 23,91,380; Duration 3 YEARS
Dr. Upasna Chettry, Assistant Professor
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2 Molecular analysis of secondary metabolite accumulation and biosynthesis in black turmeric (Curcuma caesia) from North-East India.
Funding agency: Royal Global University; Amount: INR 1.5 lakhs; Duration 1.5 YEARS
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3 Synthesis and characterization of biochar as an additive fertilizer for improving soil nutrient status and enhanced yield in Rice
Funding agency: Royal Global University; Amount: INR 1.5 lakhs; Duration 1.5 YEARS
Dr. Anushree Baruah, Assistant Professor
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4 Influence of conventional and organic farming farming on the microbial diversity and functional signatures in the roots and rhizosphere of tea plants.
Funding agency: Royal Global University; Amount: INR 1.5 lakhs; Duration 1.5 YEARS
Dr. Upashna Chettri, Assistant Professor
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5 A study on the diversity of Lepitoid mushroom in Northern Assam
Funding agency: Royal Global University; Amount: INR 1.5 lakhs; Duration 1.5 YEARS
Dr. Manalee Paul, Assistant Professor
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6 Investigation of the role of the rice F-box protein, OsFBK1, in the regulation of lignin metabolism and root development in response to salinity stress.
Funding agency: Royal Global University; Amount: INR 1.5 lakhs; Duration 1.5 YEARS
Dr. Pratikshya Borah, Assistant Professor
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Research Highlights:


Flyers of the distinguished talks organized 2023-2024

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Achievements of the students:

1. Dr Upashna Chettri, Assistant Professor, Dept of Botany, delivered a talk on “Changing ecosystems of a Himalayan River” at Frontiers of Sustainable Microbiology Research in Food, Agriculture and Environmental Management" on 17-18 May 2024 organised by St. Xavier's College, Rajganj, North Bengal and Microbiology Society, India.

2. Dr Nikhil Kr Chrungoo, Dean RSLSC, was invited as an scientific expert by Meghalaya Farmers empowerment commission, Meghalayaom May 05-06, 2024

3. Dr Bandana Nabia Das, Professor, Dept of Boatny, delivered an invited talk on "Karyotyping and its significance" at S B Deorah College, Guwahati on April 2024

4. Dr Upashna Chettri, Asst Professor, Botany, has been selected for International Travel Grant from DST SERB for presenting and participating in Annual Conference, Microbiology Society, Edinburgh, UK from 8th - 11th April, 2024Dr Nikhil Kr Chrungoo, Dean RSLSC, invited to attend as a special guest the inaugural function of the north east startup and entrepreneurship conclave which is organised by DST-NECTAR in Guwahati on March 27-28, 2024

5. Dr Nikhil Kr Chrungoo, Dean RSLSC, invited to attend the Meghalaya Buckwheat Strategy Dialogue 2024 organized by Meghalaya FarmersEmpowerment Commission, Govt. of Meghalaya at Shillong on March 19, 2024.

6. Dr Manalee Paul, Asst Professor, Botany, attended 1 week Faculty Training Program on Study on “Microbial dynamics during fermentation of ethnic foods and beverages” at IASST, Guwahati, from 29th Jan to 2nd Feb 2024.

7. Dr Upasna Chettry, Assistant professor, selected as INSA visiting scientist in NABI, Mohali, from Decemeber 2023 – January 2024


Achievements of the students:

1. Ms Nargis Zaman MSc 2018 – 2020 selected for Summer research training Programme in NBRI, Lucknow, in 2020

2. MrSaklainMustak Alam, MSc 2018 – 2020 selected for Summer research training Programme in CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat, in 2020

3. Subrata Karmakar, MSc 2018 – 2020,Research Scholar, Dept of Botany, NEHU, Shillong

4. Himakshi Kalita, Rica Langstang, Hafiuz Zaman, Nargis Zaman, Sabnam Sulatana, Jiree Basumatary, Research Scholar, Dept of Botany, Royal Global University, Guwahati

5. Mahamanikya Brahma, MSc 2018 – 2020 ,Research Scholar, Dept of Botany, Gauhati University, Guwahati

6. Bidyut Phukon, Project Associate, National Institute of Oceanography, CSIR, Goa.

7. SaklainMustak Alam, Project Associate, AIIMS, Guwahati

8. Jordan Kadam Hansepei, Teaching faculty Of Science, Karbi Anglong Govt HS School, Ulukunchi, West karbiAnglong

9. Jyoti Chettri, TRAINEE at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Barapani

10. Papori Borah, Project Associate, CSIR-NEIST

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Research-related workshop organized:

  • Hands on Training Workshop on Molecular Biology, November 2023
  • Faculty lecture series

UPCOMING EVENT: 1ST Asia Pacific congress on alternate crops, Sept 9th to 12th 2024

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Ongoing PhD students


# Name of the Guide Name of the Co-guide Name of the Ph. D. Scholar Photographs Approved Research Topic
1Prof. Dr. S.R. PatgiriDr. Bidisha Sharma, Assitant Prof., Dept of Botny, Coton University, GuwahatiMs. Namita DekaimgStudies on some Important Endophytic Microflora of Cissus quadrangularis in Some districts of Assam.
2Prof. Dr. Mina Ram Nath, Royal Global University, Guwahati, AssamProf. Dr. Potsangbam Kumar singh, Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal, ManipurRingphamchungKhartuMoyonimgEthnobotanical Studies of the Moyon Naga Tribe in Manipur, North East India
3Dr. Anushree baruah ,RGUDr. Nirmali bordoloi , Asst Professor, Dept of Environmental Science, Central university Jharkhand, Ranchi Jasmin sultana imgEvaluation of the impact of BNIs in Rice Agroecosystems of Assam
4Dr.AnushreeBaruah,AssistantProfessor,Royal Global universityDr. Jintu Sarma, HOD, Department of Botany, Guwahati CollegeNargis ZamanimgStudy of Phytochemical evaluation of few species of Ferns found from various locations of Kokrajhar district
5Dr.AnushreeBaruah,AssistantProfessor,Royal Global universityDr.JintuSarma,Assistant Professor at Guwahati CollegeSabnam SultanaimgEVALUATION OF PHYTOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF FEW LICHEN SPECIES FOUND IN GOLAGHAT DISTRICT,ASSAM.
6Prof Dandadhar Borah, Dept of Botany, RGUMs Mitali KalitaimgComparative epidermal morphology, palynology and cytological studies of certain species of Senna Mill
7Prof Dandadhar Borah, Dept of Botany, RGUHIMAKSHI KALITAimgStudies on micromorphology, anatomy, cytology, palynology and molecular taxonomy of certain species of Ludwigia found in Assam
8Prof. Dr. Mina Ram Nath, Royal Global University, Guwahati, AssamRICA LANGSTANGimgMetabolite profiling of Curcuma caesia from different geographical regions of Meghalaya, India
9Dr. Manalee Paul, Assistant Professor,Royal Global universityHAFIUZ ZAMAN AHMEDimgTaxonomic studies on Lepiotoid mushroom of North Assam,India based on morphological and molecular features.
10Dr. Upasna Chettry, Assistant Professor,Royal Global universityJIREE BASUMATARYimgMolecular Profilling of Anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway in pigmented rice varieties from Northeast, India. (TENTATIVE)
11Dr. Upasna Chettry, Assistant Professor,Royal Global universityDAIMALU BOROimgNot yet Decided
12Dr. Pratikshya Borah, Assistant Professor, Royal Global UniversityCHETANA HASNUimgNot yet decided

Year-wise Publications for Depart of Botany, Royal school of Life Sciences


2024


Title of paperAuthorsYearJournalDoIImpact
Prof. N. K. Chrungoo
Global nutritional challenges and opportunities: Buckwheat a potential bridge between nutrient deficiency and food securityR. Jha, K. Zhang, Y. He, N. Mendler-Drienyovszki, K. Magyar-Tábori, N. K. Chrungoo2024Trends in Food Science & Technologyhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2024.10436515.3
Integration of apocarotenoid and transcriptome profiles of developing stigmas of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) reveals a multifaceted control involving PSY2 OR-a PIF1 and HY5M. H. Thakuri, U. Chettry, J. Pathak, N. K. Chrungoo2024South African Journal of Botanydoi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2024.02.0053.6
Physiological and molecular analysis of the secondary metabolites in rice grains collected from different regions of Meghalaya and AssamU. Chettry, V. K. War, N. K. Chrungoo, J. Pathak2024Cereal Research Communications10.1007/s42976-023-00379-11.6
Prof. B. N. Das
Karyomorphological studies in three species of Smilax L. found in AssamBrahma, F., &Das, B. N2024Indian journal of genetics and plant breedinghttps://doi.org/10.31742/ISGPB.84.1.16
Prof. M. R. Nath
Traditional ethnobotanical Knowledge and practices of in Moyon Naga tribeMoyon R. K.,Singh P. K., & Nath M. N.2024Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research
Dr. Upasna Chettry
Flavonoid Biosynthesis and Regulation: Keys to Understanding Plant AdaptationChettry U, Pathak J, Chrungoo NK2024International Journal For Multidisciplinary Researchdoi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i01.12303
Integration of apocarotenoid and transcriptome profiles of developing stigmas of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) reveals a multifaceted control involving PSY2, OR-a, PIF1 and HY5 genes in regulation of apocarotenoid biosynthesisThakuri MH, Chettry U, Pathak J, Chrungoo NK2024South African Journal of Botany.doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2024.02.0053.6
Dr. R. Tiwary
Vulnerability assessment of Taxus wallichiana in the Indian Himalayan Region to future climate change using species niche models and global climate models under future climate scenariosTiwary, R., Singh, P. P., Adhikari, D., Behera M. D., & Barik, S. K. 2024Biodiversity and Conservationhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-024-02859-03.4
Forest carbon stock-based bioeconomy: Mixed models improve accuracy of tree biomass estimatesAdhikari, D., Singh, P. P., Tiwary, R.,& Barik, S. K. 2024Biomass and Bioenergyhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2024.1071426
Dr. Upashna Chettri
Changing Ecosystem of a Himalayan River: A Case of Microbial Dynamics and their Behaviour along Altitudinal Gradient of Teesta River in Eastern Himalayan RangeChettriU and SR Joshi2024ENVIS Bulletin Himalayan Ecology
Dr. N. S. Devi
Evaluating the genetic variability in selected accessions of medicinal legume Mucuna pruriens (L) DC through ISSR markersDevi, N. S., Rajwanshi, R., & Mohapatra, K. P.2024Ecological Genetics and Genomicshttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.egg.2024.100262

Book Chapters

1. Baruah A., Sultana J., and Das, N. K. (2024) Application of organic biowastes with varied C:N in tropical rice paddies of Northeast India. In Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Problems and Solutions: Edtrs. Bordoloi N. et al., Springer Nature (Accepted and In Press)


2023


Title of paperAuthorsYearJournalDoIImpact
Prof. N. K. Chrungoo
An efficient Agrobacterium-mediated transformation and regeneration protocol for aromatic black rice Oryza sativa L. (cv. ChakhaoPoireiton and Chakhao Amubi)A. Ali, R. C. Nongpiur, N. K. Chrungoo2023Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC)10.1007/s11240-022-02435-w3
Physiological and molecular analysis of the secondary metabolites in rice grains collected from different regions of Meghalayaand Assam. Chettry U, War VK, Chrungoo NK, Pathak J.2023Cereal Research Communications. 10.1007/s42976-023-00379-11.6
Characterization of Biomineralizing and Plant Growth-Promoting Attributes of Lithobiontic BacteriaK. Bhattacharjee, S. Barua, N. K. Chrungoo, S. R. Joshi2023Current Microbiology10.1007/s00284-022-03176-x2.6
Dr. Upasna Chettry
Physiological and molecular analysis of the secondary metabolites in rice grains collected from different regions of Meghalayaand Assam. Chettry U, War VK, Chrungoo NK, Pathak J.2023Cereal Research Communications. 10.1007/s42976-023-00379-11.6
Dr. R. Tiwary
Morpho-physiological and demographic responses of three threatened Ilex species to changing climate aligned with species distribution models in future climate scenarios. Singh, P.P., Behera, M.D., Rai, R., Shankar, U., …,. …. Tiwary, R., Adhikari, D., ... & Barik, S. K.2023Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-022-10594-83
Dr. Upashna Chettri
Molecular Evidence for Occurrence of Heavy Metal and Antibiotic Resistance Genes Among Predominant Metal Tolerant Pseudomonas sp. and Serratia sp. Prevalent in the Teesta River.Chettri U, Nongkhlaw M and Joshi SR2023Current Microbiologyhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s00284-023-03334-92.6
Dr. Pratikshya Borah
SCF OsFBK1 E3 ligase mediates jasmonic acid induced turn-over of OsATL53 and OsCCR14 to regulate rice anther and root lignification. Borah, P., Sharma, A., Sharma, A.K., Khurana, P., and Khurana, J.P. 2023Journal of Experimental Botany https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erac4346.9

Book Chapters

1. Chettry, U., Upadhaya, S., Nongbet, A., Chrungoo, N. K., & Joshi, S. R. (2023). Exploring Plant-Microbe Interaction Through the Lens of Genome Editing. In Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology: Emerging concepts in Microbial Technology (pp. 243-272). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

2. Paul, M. and Sarma, T.C. (2023) An annotated checklist of Macrofungal diversity in protected areas of Assam, India. Published in Protected Areas in Indian Eastern Himalayan Region-Floristic Diversity & Conservation Strategies. ISBN 9788192380179


Books

1. Sarma, T.C., Sarma, I., Deka, A.C. and Paul, M. (2023) Assan Fungorum: A Book on Macrofungi. Published by EBH Publishers, India. ISBN 9789392038815


2022


Title of paperAuthorsYearJournalDoIImpact
Prof. N. K. Chrungoo
RNA-Seq analysis reveals the role of MYB12, MYB111 and MBW complex repressors in regulation of flavonoid biosynthesis in stigmas of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) flowersJ. Pathak, U. Chettry, N. K. Chrungoo, A. B. Gurung2022Acta Physiologiae Plantarumdoi:10.1007/s11738-022-03371-02.6
Prof. B. N. Das
Karyomorphological Analysis in Strychnosdalzellii CB Cl. and Strychnos minorDennst.-The Indigenous Climbers of India.Ravindran, A., &Das, B. N2022The Journal of Plant Science Researchhttps://doi.org/10.32381/JPSR.2022.38.02.34
Karyomorphological studies in two species of genus StrychnosL. significant in ethno-pharmacological aspectsRavindran, A., &Das, B. N2022Indian journal of genetics and plant breedinghttps://doi.org/10.31742/IJGPB.82.1.19
Dr. Upasna Chettry
RNA-Seq analysis reveals the role of MYB12, MYB111 and MBW complex repressors in regulation of flavonoid biosynthesis in stigmas of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) flowersPathak J, Chettry U, Chrungoo N K and Gurung A B2022Acta Physologiae Plantarumdoi:10.1007/s11738-022-03371-02.6
Dr. Upashna Chettri
Pollution index assessment of surface water and sediment quality with reference to heavy metals in Teesta River in Eastern Himalayan range, India. Chettri U, Chakrabarty TK and Joshi SR2022Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Managementhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.enmm.2022.100742.7.09
A first calibration of culturable bacterial diversity and their dual resistance to heavy metals and antibiotics along altitudinal zonation of the Teesta River.Chettri U and Joshi SR 2022Archives of Microbiologyhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-022-02858-1.2.8
Modulated Antimicrobial Activity and Drug-Protein Interaction Ability of Zinc Oxide and Cadmium Sulfide Nanoparticles: Effect of Doping with Few First-Row Transition Metals. Singh IR, Chettri U, Maity P, Ghosh AK, Joshi SR and Mitra S 2022Journal of Cluster Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10876-022-02257-y2.8
Dr. Manalee Paul
Bioactivity assessment of four wild edible macrofungi of Assam. Paul, M., Sarma, T.C. and Deka, D.C.2022Indian Phytopathologyhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s42360-022-00513-91.33
Mineral content analysis of four wild edible macrofungi used by five tribes of AssamPaul, M., Sarma, T.C. and Deka, D.C.2022J. Mycopathol. Res.NANA
Biochemical Composition of Four Ethno-mycologically Important Macrofungi of Assam- A Comparative Study.Paul, M., Sarma, T.C. and Deka, D.C.2022J. Mycopathol. Res.NANA

Book Chapters

1. Padhee, S.K., Chembolu, V., Akkimi, A., Nandi, K.K., Dutta, S., Adhikari, D., Tiwary, R., Singh, B. and Barik, S.K., 2022. Holistic Environmental Flow Assessment by Building Block Method in Inaccessible Himalayan River Basins. In Recent Trends in River Corridor Management: Select Proceedings of RCRM 2021 (pp. 49-67). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

2. Chettri U, Rai AK, Thabah S and Joshi, SR (2022) Production of Malt-Based Beverages. In:Verma,P.(eds)IndustrialMicrobiologyandBiotechnology.Springer,Singapore.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5214-1_11

3. Chettri U and S.R. Joshi (2022) Metallophiles and heavy metal bioremediation. In: Alam, Pand Tiwary, B.K. (eds) Extremophiles: Diversity, Adaptation and Applications. BenthamBooks.

4. Singh, N., Devi, N. S., Dasgupta, D., (2022) Secondary Metabolites in Plants”, Interdisciplinary Approaches in Agriculture; Page 385-394 in “Interdisciplinary Approaches in Agriculture and Forestry”. Edtrs. Rout S. et al. Taran Publication. (79, Vashisht Nagar, Ambala Cantt, Haryana) p 355-364


Books

1. Borah, N., Brahma, F., Paul, M. and Das, M.K. (2022) Spermatophytic Flora of Kamrup: Special Reference to Eastern Guwahati. Published by EBH Publishers, India ISBN 9789392038488


2021


Title of paperAuthorsYearJournalDoIImpact
Prof. N. K. Chrungoo
Beyond the Cereal Box: Breeding Buckwheat as a Strategic Crop for Human NutritionU. Chettry, N. K. Chrungoo2021Plant Foods for Human Nutritiondoi: 10.1007/s11130-021-00930-74
Wx alleles in rice: Relationship with apparent amylase content of starch and a possible role in rice domesticationG. Kharshiing, N. K. Chrungoo2021Journal of Genetics10.1007/s12041-021-01311-41.5
Cryopreservation Design for Bacterial Cell: a Non-Conventional Gizmatic ApproachK. Bhattacharjee, N. K. Chrungoo, S. R. Joshi2021Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India 10.1007/s40011-021-01266-70.988
Resequencing of global Tartary buckwheat accessions reveals multiple domestication events and key loci associated with agronomic traitsK. Zhang, M. He, Y. Fan, H. Zhao, B. Gao, K. Yang, F. Li, Y. Tang, Q. Gao, T. Lin, M. Quinet, D. Janovská, V. Meglič, J. Kwiatkowski, O. Romanova, N. K. Chrungoo, ….., M. Zhou2021Genome Biology10.1186/s13059-020-02217-712.3
Buckwheat: A critical approach towards assessment of its potential as a super cropN. K. Chrungoo, U. Chettry2021Indian Journal of Geneticsdoi: 10.31742/IJGPB.81.1.10.5
In silico molecular modelling, structural dynamics simulation and characterization of antifungal nature of β-glucosidase enzyme from Sechium eduleN. Pathaw, A. B. Gurung, N. K. Chrungoo, A. Bhattacharjee, S. S. Rao, M. A. Ansari, S. Sharma2021Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics10.1080/07391102.2020.17919565.23
Dr. Upasna Chettry
Beyond the Cereal Box: Breeding Buckwheat as a Strategic Crop for Human NutritionChettry U, Chrungoo NK. 2021Plant Foods for Human Nutritiondoi: 10.1007/s11130-021-00930-74
Buckwheat: A critical approach towards assessment of its potential as a super cropChrungoo NK, Chettry U.2021 Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding doi: 10.31742/IJGPB.81.1.10.5
Dr. Upashna Chettri
Currency notes in circulation can be potential sources of transmissible diseases. Barbaruah, BR, Roy R, Chettri U and Joshi SR 2021The NEHU Journal
Dr. Pratikshya Borah
A comprehensive transcriptome analysis of contrasting rice cultivars reveals the role of auxin and ABA responsive genes in heat stress response. Sharma, E., Borah, P., Kaur, A., Mohapatra, T., Kapoor, S., and Khurana, J.P.2021Genomicshttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.ygeno.2021.03.0074.4

2020


Title of paperAuthorsYearJournalDoIImpact
Prof. N. K. Chrungoo
A multifocal approach towards understanding the complexities of carotenoid biosynthesis and accumulation in rice grainsU. Chettry, N. K. Chrungoo2020Briefings in Functional Genomicsdoi: 10.1093/bfgp/elaa0074
Prof. B. N. Das
Karyomorphology in two species of the genus Phlogacanthus Nees of Assam: some new karyological insightsBoro, N., &Das, B. N.2020Journal of Geneticshttps://doi.org/10.1007/s12041-020-01237-3
Dr. Upasna Chettry
A multifocal approach towards understanding the complexities of carotenoid biosynthesis and accumulation in rice grains Chettry U, Chrungoo NK. 2020Briefings in Functional Genomics. doi: 10.1093/bfgp/elaa0074.3
Dr. R. Tiwary
Discovery of Aconitum haridasanii(Ranunculaceae), a new species from Arunachal Pradesh, India. Tiwary, R., Singh, H., Adhikari, D., Singh, P. P., & Barik, S. K.2020Phytotaxa, 440(3), 232-238.https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.440.3.51.2
Tree diversity and community composition in sacred forests are superior than the other community forests in a human-dominated landscape of Meghalaya. Suchiang, B. R., Nonghuloo, I. M., Kharbhih, S., Singh, P. P., Tiwary, R., Adhikari, D., ... & Barik, S. K.2020Tropical Ecology, 61, 84-105.https://doi.org/10.1007/s42965-020-00066-w1.6
Dr. N. S. Devi
Genetic Variability and Association Analyses of Growth and Yield Attributes in Mucuna Pruriens (L). Collections of IndiaDevi N. S., P. Chandra, R. Rajwanshi, P. Baiswar, T.S. Mehra, S. Vashum, K.P. Mohapatra2020Indian Journal of Hill Farming  NA

Book Chapters

Adhikari, D., Tiwary, R., Singh, P. P., Suchiang, B. R., Nonghuloo, I. M., & Barik, S. K. (2020). Trees, Shrubs and Herbs for Slope Stabilization in Landslide Prone Areas of Eastern Himalaya. Nature-based Solutions for Resilient Ecosystems and Societies, 307-326.