Biotechnology
About the Department
The Department of Biotechnology was incepted in the academic year 2006-2007 by offering B.Sc. Biotechnology with the aim to endow the students with extraordinary skills of life making them not just job seekers but also job creators. Later this Department has been elevated to PG Dept. by offering M.Sc. Biotechnology from the academic year 2010-2011. All the basic infrastructural facilities needed for conducting teaching and research programmes in different areas of Biotechnology have been developed in the Department. This Department has now become full fledge research Department with M.Phil. and Ph.D. (Full-Time and Part-Time) from the academic year 2013-14 onwards.
The Department is housed in a permanent building consisting of class rooms, well equipped student laboratories, research laboratories and special lab for DNA barcoding technology. The Department conducts high quality scientific research and effectively communicates results through publication and presentation to both academic and public audiences.
The Department has successfully completed a major research project funded by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi. the Department has received significant grants from DBT and DST which has helped to set up a modern cutting edge facility for biotechnology research. A separate instrumentation room consisting of sophisticated equipment such as Fermentor, PCR – Thermal Cycler, ELISA Reader, Gel Documentation System, Cooling Centrifuge, BOD incubator, Micro Centrifuge, Stereo Microscope, Phase Contrast Microscope, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, High Precision Electronic Balances, Orbital Shaker, Electronic Water bath, Gel Rocker and various types of Electrophoresis unit. The Department has organized International as well as National Seminars, State Level Symposium, Extension Activity Programme and Hands on Training Programme on DNA barcoding at various period of time.
The Department offers Consultancy Service for morphology and molecular based identification of Marine ascidians.
Establishment
S. No |
Name of the Course |
Major Subject |
Year of Affiliation |
1 |
B.Sc. |
Zoology |
1967 |
2 |
B.Sc. |
Zoology was converted to Biotechnology |
2006 |
3 |
M.Sc. |
Biotechnology |
2010 |
4 |
M.Phil. (FT & PT) |
Biotechnology |
2013 |
5 |
Ph.D. (FT & PT) |
Biotechnology |
2014 |
Faculties

Dr. H Abdul Jaffar Ali M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D.
HOD
Dr. H. Abdul Jaffar Ali was born and brought up in the Pearl City, Tuticorin (Thoothukudi). After Schooling, he gained higher education in V
Read more...Dr. H. Abdul Jaffar Ali was born and brought up in the Pearl City, Tuticorin (Thoothukudi). After Schooling, he gained higher education in V. O. Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi. He received B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., degrees from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli in 1994, 1996 and 1997 respectively. Then he joined as Quality Control Technologist in Diamond Sea Food Exports Pvt Ltd, Tuticorin. He again came back to academic programmes by joining B.Ed. and got degree in 1999 from MS University, Tirunelveli. Later he joined as Research Fellow in Ministry of Environment and Forest - Government of India sponsored project entitled “Taxonomy and diversity of ascidians in India” in July 2000 and completed in Jan 2002. During this period, he joined as Ph.D research and obtained doctorate degree in 2004. He started his academic career as a Lecturer in Muslim Arts College, Thiruvithancode in 2002.
Later he joined as an Assistant Professor of Biotechnology in Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi during 2007.
With academic interests that range across Microbiology, Biodiversity, Industrial Biotechnology etc, Dr. Jaffarali emerged as a widely recognized expert on identification of ascidians. His research was situated in the field of taxonomy and diversity of ascidians and reported 20 ascidian species from the southernmost part of Indian coast for the first time and two new species. Later he transformed into expert in Molecular taxonomy of ascidians which was supported by DBT, New Delhi by sanctioning the MRP with 26.11 lakhs in 2013. Dr Jaffar Ali has successfully completed that MRP in 2016. He has deposited 350+ CO1 gene sequences of ascidians in NCBI and developed DNA barcodes in BOLD for 52 ascidian species. This represents nearly 30% of described species of ascidians in Gulf of Mannar and 8% of the world sequence depositories in BOLD.
He is the author and/or coauthor of 55 research articles in international and national peer refereed journals (Scopus citation 81; h-index 6 | WoS citation 21; h index – 5; Google Scholar citation – 284; h index 9; i10 index – 9) as on Jan 2021 and participated 45 seminars/conferences at national and international levels. He has given several invited/plenary talks at international/national conferences.
He was also associated with the National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai in drafting the generic criteria to be adopted for listing the invasive ascidian species in India to National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai.
Now his research interests cover several aspects across marine biotechnology, mainly biopspecting of ascidians and alien and/or invasive ascidians.
He has received several important recognitions to his research career. To name a few:
SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR 2019 for the outstanding contribution in the field of Marine Biotechnology, during 2nd International Conference on Global Initiatives for sustainable development: Issues and strategies held on 23 to 27th June, 2019 at Bangkok, Thailand by Gochar Educational and Welfare Society, Saharanpur – Uttar Pradesh.
BEST ORAL PRESENTATION AWARD the paper entitled “DNA barcoding a tool for identification of ascidians from Indian coast” presented in 2nd International Conference on Global Initiatives for sustainable development: Issues and strategies held on 23 to 27th June, 2019 at Hotel Howard Square Boutique, Bangkok, Thailand.
OUTSTANDING SCIENTIST IN MARINE SCIENCE – 2018 by IJRULA Academy, Trichy, Tamilnadu.
HAR GOBIND KHORANA MEMORIAL AWARD for Zoology – 2016 by Bose Scientific Society, Tamilnadu Scientific Research Organization, Pudhukottai.
Apart from research, he writes both reference and text books too. He has published 6 books including a book entitled “Ascidians in Coastal Water” published by Springer International Publications. He has organized several Hands – on – training on DNA barcoding and national and international seminars.
Dr. Jaffarali has produced FIVE Ph.Ds through Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Bharathiar University and Thiruvalluvar University. He has also guided many M.Phil Research Scholars who pursed their course through distance mode at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Vinayaka Mission University, Salem and Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
He has delivered ‘n’ numbers of Guest Lectures at different educational institutions across the state of Tamilnadu.. He is a member of Departmental Research Committee and Doctoral Committee in the PG & Research Department of Biotechnology, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi. He is a member of Board of Studies (UG and PG Biotechnology, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, Thiruvalluvar Uniersity, Vellore. Member in UG, PG and MPhil Zoology Board of Studies, St. Mary’s College, Thoothukudi.
His recommendation to introduce DNA barcoding technology as a one the core courses in the curriculum of M.Sc. Biotechnology, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore to disseminate the knowledge of DNA barcoding technique to the students was accepted by the Board of Studies (Biotechnology) and has been included in the curriculum of academic year 2017-2018. Same course has been introduced in the curriculum of M.Sc. Biotechnology programme in our Islamiah College also.
He has served in different key position in both teaching and administration of the college. To name a few, Head of the Department of Biotechnology, Editor, College Newsletter, Member – Research Development Council and Academic Council. Editorial Member – College Journal, Co-ordinator – IPR cell and so on.
He is offering consultancy for DNA barcoding of marine organisms and Bioassays.
He has devoted his time to advising many research and higher education aspirants, mentoring students interested in careers in biotechnology, opportunities to pursue research, academic freedom and institution governance and leadership, among others.
E-mail ID: jaffar.ascidian@gmail.com
Publications
International Journals
[1] |
Effect of Anti Microbial and Fluorescence on L-Alaninium Maleate (LAM) macro and nano crystals K. SenthilKannan In Materials Today: Proceedings, , Mar 2020.
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The Fluorescence (FL) and Anti Microbial (AM) effects of the LAlaninium maleate which is Zwitter ionic in nature is studied and reported, XRD data reveals that it is orthorhombic and space group as |
[2] |
Anti diabetic (AD) activities of L-valinium picrate (LVP) macro and nano crystals K. SenthilKannan In Materials Today: Proceedings, , Feb 2020.
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The LVP macro crystals are grown by slow evaporations solution growth method and the empirical formula is C11H14N4O9, with a = 9.9715 Å, b = 6.2931 Å, c = 12.649 Å, β = 110.51°, crystal system as monoclinic with space group P21, the macro level NLO SHG value is 1.35 times than that of standard KDP which is predominant for opto electronic applications. Here its AD activity is analysed for macro and nano level samples and nano it is 18 nm. |
[3] |
Anti microbial and fluorescence activities of L-valinium picrate (LVP) macro and nano crystals K. SenthilKannan In Materials Today: Proceedings, , Feb 2020.
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The LVP macro crystals are grownup by slow evaporation solution growth method and the lattice parameters are a = 9.9715 Å, b = 6.2931 Å, c = 12.649 Å, b = 110.51, crystal system is monoclinic with space group P21, the macro level NLO SHG value is higher than that of standard KDP which is predominant for opto electronic applications. Here its Anti microbial (AM) and fluorescence (FL) activities are analysed for macro and nano level samples and nano it is 18 nm is mainly taken for consideration and FL emission is of 376 nm, 399 nm, 413 nm, 425 nm for macro and 3 nano samples and AM is analysed for 4 species such as Staphyloccus sp., Pseudomonas sp., E. coli sp., Klebsiella sp., respectively. |
[4] |
A study on codon usage bias in cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) gene of solitary ascidian Herdmania momus Savigny, 1816. Shabeer Ahmed In Gene Reports, , Nov 2019.
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A study on codon usage bias in cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) gene of solitary ascidian Herdmania momus Savigny, 1816. |
[5] |
In-vitro study for antimitotic potential of ascidians using Allium cepa L. Root meristamatic cells. Sudhandra Karthi In International Journal of Research And Analytical Reviews , , May 2019.
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Four ascidians, Didemnum psammathodes, Eudistoma muscosum, Lissoclinum bistratum and L. fragile extracts were used to evaluate antimitotic effects in root tip cells of Allium cepa. All the extracts caused an increase in mitotic index of A. cepa treated cells with increasing concentrations of treatment in all cases. However, roots treated with the highest concentration showed decreased in their mitotic index. The results of this study showed that, of the four analyzed ascidians, the methanol extract of L. bistratum had excellent antimitotic activity which is followed by D. psammathodes, L. fragile and E. muscosum with the Mitotic Index of 18, 24, 38 and 46 respectively. The number of cells entering prophase decreased with increase in concentration of the extracts. This finding suggests that the promising antimitotic properties of L. bistratum could be exploited in against cancer cells. |
[6] |
Impact of artificial coastal protection structures on Ascidians settlement along the Tamil Nadu coast, India 3. Jebarathanam Prince Prakash Jebakumar In Oceanologia, , Mar 2019.
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Ascidians are one of the dominant marine sedentary filter feeders recorded more frequently as introduced species than other taxa. It is renowned that artificial structures offer novel niches to the non-native species. A yearlong investigation was carried out to understand the role of ascidian colonization on various artificial structures located along 84 stations stretched on the 1076 km long Tamil Nadu coast of South India. It revealed the occurrence of 26 ascidian species, among these18 specimens were identified to species level, 8 were identified to genus level based on morphological characters. As on origin and nativity, out of the total 26, 3 species were classified as introduced, 8 species were classified as native and 15 as cryptogenic species. Interestingly, Polyclinum isipingense and Diplosoma variostigmatum were reported first time in Indian waters. The cryptogenic and colonial forms of ascidians are dominant in the artificial structures. There were significant differences observed between artificial structure type, geographic locations (p = 0.0071) and between ascidians forms as well as geographic areas (p = 0.00375). This study also confirms the artificial structures offer new niches for non-native ascidian colonization. The influence of the substrate (structure type) as well as geographic locations on the biotic assemblage was also observed. |
[7] |
DNA barcoding and phylogenetic analysis of five ascidians (Phlebobranchia) distributed in Gulf of Mannar, India. Soban Akram In Mitochondrial DNA Part A DNA Mapping, Sequencing, and Analysis, , Aug 2018.
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DNA barcoding and phylogenetic analysis of five ascidians (Phlebobranchia) distributed in Gulf of Mannar, India. |
[8] |
Comparative study on DNA extraction methods for PCR amplification of COI gene from ascidians of Indian coast Kaleemullah Khan In International Journal of Zoology Studies, , Mar 2018.
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Ascidians (Tunicates/Urochordates) are excellent animal models for developmental, evolutionary and molecular biology studies. Isolation of DNA is the basic phase for most of the molecular biology studies including DNA barcoding. So far there is no definite method for the isolation of DNA from ascidians. In an effort to overwhelm this problem, three different methods such as Phenol-Chloroform, Salting out and Kit method were evaluated for DNA extraction. Results showed that among the three methods, kit method, after few modifications, yielded sufficient quantity and quality of DNA. The yield of DNA between the samples and methods was significant (P<0.005). This method is more pronounced for the PCR amplification of COI gene with tunicate primer. |
[9] |
Phytochemical characterization and antioxidant activity of leaf extract of Tridax procumbens L Gomathi M In International Journal of Zoology Studies, , Mar 2018.
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Traditional medicine is an important resource for the development of potentially useful new chemotherapeutic agents. The essential values and uses of some plants have been worked out and published, but many of them remain unexplored to date. In this study, acetone extract of leaves of Tridax procumbens was subjected to Phytochemical Screening, GC-MS study and Antioxidant activity. The results of the phytochemical analysis showed the presence of vital secondary metabolites in acetone extract which play a role in plant disease resistant mechanism. Among the 15 compounds obtained from GCMS study, the major constituents were Dodecane, 2,6,10-trimethly-, alkane compound with a tune of, Hexadecanol, Tridecanol, Fatty acid ester and Triterpenoid. This extract showed massive antioxidant activity. Inhibitory activity was increasing with increasing concentration with maximum 64.95% which indicates the presence of strong antioxidant activity. The range of inhibitory percentage of extract of T. procumbens was between 30 -65 with IC50 value of 200μg. |
[10] |
Antibacterial efficacy of extracellular silver nanoparticles biofabricated from chromium reducing bacteria Ayisha Farheen T In International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature , , Feb 2018.
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Use of microbes is very promising approach for the synthesis of technology based, ecofriendly, cost effective and biocompatible nanoparticles possessing unique physical and chemical properties is one of the developments in nanobiotechnology. Bacterial flora obtained from the tannery effluent was identified as Pseudomonas putida. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by using culture supernatant of P. putida was investigated and the formation of silver nanoparticles was confirmed by the change in colour of the culture filtrate from yellow to brown. Furthermore, the silver nanoparticles were characterized by means of UV-Visible spectroscopy and it showed absorption peak at around 440 nm which corresponds to the Plasmon resonance of silver nanoparticles. The XRD pattern showed the presence of sharp reflections at (111), (200), (220), (311) which indicate the presence of biologically synthesis of silver nanoparticles. The Scanning electron micrograph showed the spherical natures of particles have size ranged from 20-100 nm and possess an average size of 60 nm. A highly significant antimicrobial activity against pathogenic bacteria by the bio fabricated Ag NPs |
[11] |
Bioremediation by free and immobilized bacteria isolated from Tannery effluent Uma Maheshwari M In International Journal of Research in Applied, Natural and Social Sciences, , Jul 2017.
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The effect of free and immobilized cells of effluent tolerant bacteria isolated from the tannery effluents of Vaniyambadi to treat effluent water was studied. Two bacterial strains were isolated from tannery waste water and identified as Pseudomonas putida and Bacillus cereus. The level of turbidity and other Physico-chemical parameters found to decreases from high to moderate or optimum level in the effluent treated with free and immobilized cells of both isolated strains whereas, the pH was increased from 6.5 to 7.0. The percentage reduction of free CO2, total alkalinity, hardness, |
[12] |
In vitro influence of mercury on biochemical compositions, digestive enzymes and gut micro flora in Cirrhinus mrigala (Hamilton) Satheesh, S In International Journal of Science and Humanities, , Jul 2017.
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In-vitro influence of mercury toxicity was tested on fresh water fish |
[13] |
DNA barcoding and phylogenetic analysis of five ascidians (Phlebobranchia) distributed in Gulf of Mannar, India. Soban Akram In Mitochondrial DNA Part A DNA Mapping, Sequencing, and Analysis, , May 2017.
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DNA barcoding has played a significant role in biodiversity assessment as well as its conservation. This technique involves sequencing of mitochondrial marker gene including a short COI gene, known as barcode gene. It has proved its efficiency in identifying several species and resolving the limitations incurred during identification through conventional taxonomy. This study involves the use of DNA barcoding of ascidian species belonging to order Phlebobranchia. A total of 14 individuals, covering two families, three genera and five species, were barcoded. COI gene sequences of all the five species were deposited for the first time in NCBI as well as BOLD. The NJ tree revealed identical phylogenetic relationship among the individuals collected from three different stations. Mean Kimura 2-parameter (K2P) distances within-species, genus, family and order were 0.08%, 6.69%, 9.49% and 18.58%, respectively. This result concludes that COI gene sequencing is the efficient tool in identifying ascidians of the order Phlebobranchia. We report for the first time the COI gene sequences of four species of ascidians studied. |
[14] |
. DNA barcoding of a colonial ascidian, Lissoclinum fragile (Van Name, 1902), Abdul Jaffar Ali H In Mitochondrial DNA Part A: DNA Mapping, Sequencing, and Analysis, , Nov 2016.
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Ascidians (tunicates) are marine benthic organisms possessing various pharmacological activities, including anti-oxidant, anti-tumour, antimicrobial, etc. They also play a key role as model organisms to study various neurobehavioral disorders. Ascidian diversity is reportedly less in India due to lack of taxonomists as well as the limitations in morphology based taxonomy. Molecular taxonomy, comprising the sequencing of cytochrome c oxidase 1 gene (barcode region) otherwise known as DNA barcoding reduces these bottlenecks. Since several species of the family Didemnidae closely resemble in morphology, the present study was aimed to develop DNA barcodes of a colonial ascidian, Lissoclinum fragile belonging to the family Didemnidae. CO1 gene of L. fragile from Thoothukudi, Mandapam, and Vizhinjam waters were sequenced and submitted in GenBank, NCBI through Barcode submission tool. BLAST results showed maximum identity (97–100%) for L. fragile collected from different stations. The pairwise genetic distances within species and genera were calculated using Kimura two parameter (K2P) and the phylogenetic tree was constructed using Neighbour-Joining Tree. |
[15] |
Identification of four Indian ascidians based on COI gene sequences. Abdul Jaffar Ali H In Mitochondrial DNA Part A: DNA Mapping, Sequencing, and Analysis, , Oct 2016.
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DNA barcoding involving the sequencing of a short mitochondrial DNA segment, cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (COI) gene, is a specialized technique for the identification of species even at the early embryonic and larval stages, which is quite difficult in morphology-based taxonomy. Ascidians are sessile invertebrate chordates possessing numerous biochemical as well as pharmacological activities. In this study, a total of 36 ascidian samples belonging to the family Didemnidae were sequenced for a 650 bp region of the mitochondrial COI gene. All the species were represented by multiple specimens. The barcode sequences showed no stop-codons and indels in the alignments. The aligned sequences were submitted in Barcode submission tool, NCBI, and the accession numbers were obtained. The minimum intraspecific distance was found to be 0.00% and the maximum was 2.23%. Mean Kimura 2-parameter (K2P) distances within-species, genus, and family were 0.88, 5.98, and 20.03%, respectively. The mean interspecific distance is more than the mean intraspecific divergence, which indicates efficiency of DNA barcoding for identification of ascidians. |
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Distribution and invasiveness of a colonial ascidian, Didemnum psammathodes, along the southern Indian coastal water Abdul Jaffar Ali, H In Oceanologia, , Apr 2016.
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Ascidians are well known worldwide for their rapid invasions and also for the presence of potential biomedical molecules. Members of the family Didemnidae are widely distributed in tropical waters and they are reported to be among the families possessing rich bioactive compounds. Didemnum psammathodes has a cosmopolitan distribution in tropical waters. The growing evidence of multifarious potential and ever increasing invasion of this species accentuated the need for additional research into its diversity and distribution for sustainable utilization and conservation. The present study was intended to focus on distribution and invasiveness of colonial ascidian, D. psammathodes, along the southern Indian peninsular waters. The present data are based on our own observations made during 2012—2014 period and also on the published and unpublished records of the last 20 years. Out of 45 stations surveyed, D. psammathodes was encountered at a maximum of 41 stations and was found to be more abundant in Hare Island (n = 42), North Break Water (n = 38) and Vizhinjam bay (n = 32). This species was absent at four different stations. Catch per unit effort was higher (19.6) in Hare Island followed by NBW (16.0) and Vizhinjam bay (6.8). The highest number of colonies (136) was observed in calcareous stones, followed by embedded rocks (54) and molluscan shells (33). Hydrographical parameters showed no significant differences between the stations ( p < 0.005). It is concluded that D. psammathodes has the potential to invade most of the stations and its distribution was not influenced by hydrographical parameters rather than substrates. |
[17] |
New distributional data on ascidian fauna (Tunicata: Ascidiacea) from Mandapam coast, Gulf of Mannar, India Abdul Jaffarali In Biodiversity Data Journal, , Mar 2016.
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Background |
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Growth performance of fresh water prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii (Derman 1879) larvae feed diets containing hormones. Abdul Jaffar Ali H In International Journal of Science and Humanities, , Jan 2016.
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The giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii is the largest and fastest growing species and considered to be a potential candidate species for large scale aquaculture because of its capacity to breed in captivity, availability of well established techniques for larval rearing, a very good growth rate, production and survival and wide consumer acceptability. Further, the absence of major disease problems is also favourable for farming this species. However, suitable technique |
[19] |
Diversity of ascidians in the selected transects along the Thoothukudi coast. Mohammed Kaleem Arshan, M.L. In International Journal of Science and Humanities., , Dec 2015.
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Indian coastline is dotted with 12 major ports and number of minor ports and provided with diverse habitats which are ideal for the settlement of number of ascidians. Even though India has very long coastline extending to about 7000 km, only limited species of ascidian have been recorded. Exhaust review of literature revealed that there are untouched and undisturbed areas available in Indian regimes. These areas are to be explored not only for conserving the biodiversity but also for monitoring the alarming entry of exotic species through ballast water and hull of ships, as these species have significant effects on biodiversity rich area. In this context, the present study is aimed to report ascidians of two ecologicallysignificant stations such as Hare Island and Inigo Nagar located |
[20] |
Occurrence of alien ascidians in VO Chidambaranar port, Thoothukudi 21. Soban Akram In International Journal of Science and Humanities, , Dec 2015.
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Occurrence of alien ascidians in VO Chidambaranar port, Thoothukudi |
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DNA barcoding of two solitary ascidians, Herdmania momus Savigny, 1816 and Microcosmus squamiger Michaelsen, 1927 from Thoothukudi coast, India Abdul Jaffar Ali, H In Mitochondrial DNA, , Sep 2015.
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Morphology-based taxonomical studies of ascidians in India are meagre due to lack of ascidian |
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Efficacy of methanolic extract of a marine ascidian, Lissoclinum bistratum for antimicrobial activity Sudhandra Karthi In Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences, , Aug 2015.
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Globally, ascidians is proven to have significant novel lead molecules with varying bioactivities, but have remained poorly studied in this context in India. In vitro antibacterial screening of a colonial ascidian Lissoclinum bistratum collected from Hare Island, Thoothukudi coast of India, against selected clinical isolates of bacteria was carried out in this study. The methanol extracts of L. bistratum exhibited broad antibacterial activity. The highest activity was shown against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (inhibitory zone of 11mm in DIA).GC-MS study revealed the presence of 14 chemical |
[23] |
Molecular based identification of colonial ascidians of Mandapam coast, India through sequencing mtDNA Abdul Jaffar Ali, H In International Journal of Science and Humanities, , Jul 2015.
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Accurate and unambiguous identification of marine animals, from eggs to adult, is important for conservation of biodiversity. Conventional morphological identification of species has many limitations particularly in larval and egg stages. This can be addressed through various protein and DNA based methods of genetic identification. Ascidians are sessile and filter-feeding marine animals and are |
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In-silico analysis of CO1 gene sequence of two colonial ascidians Polyclinum indicum and Didemnum candidum from Gulf of Mannar Shabeer Ahmed, N In International Journal of Science and Humanities, , Jun 2015.
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In-silico analysis of CO1 gene sequence of two colonial ascidians Polyclinum indicum and Didemnum candidum from Gulf of Mannar |
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Spatial occurrence and distribution of ascidian fauna along the coastal waters of Southern India” Abdul Jaffar Ali, H In International Journal of Zoology and Research, , Jun 2015.
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Ascidians (Tunicata) are gaining paramount importance in raising marine biodiversity. Considering ongoing changes in marine ecosystem, seasonality in the recruitment of ascidians and their invasive nature, the arrival of ascidians is increasing in India. In this context, a field study was carried out in selected transects of South Indian coastline during 2012–2014 to understand occurrence and distribution of ascidians. The study revealed the occurrence of 36 species of ascidians belonging to 7 families and 17 genera inclusive of 2 new records. The highest number of species was found in the |
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Comparative study on bioremediation of heavy metals by solitary ascidian, Phallusia nigra, between Thoothukudi and Vizhinjam ports of India Abdul Jaffar Ali, H In Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety Journal, , May 2015.
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Ascidians belonging to the sub-phylum Uro-chordata are used as potential model organisms in various parts of the world for biosorption of metals.The sedentary nature, filter feeding habits, presence of vanadocytes and the absence of kidneys cause them to accumulate metals.The present study was aimed to compare biosorption of metals such as cadmium,copper,lead,mercury and vanadium in test and mantle body of solitary ascidian Phallusia nigra between two ecologically significant stations such as Thoothukudi (Station1) and Vizhinjam (Station2) ports of India.Monthly Sampling Of Water And P.nigra were done for a period of one year from September 2010 to August 2011 and subjected to analysis of metal accumulation.The average metal concentrations except mercury in the Thoothukudi water were found to be higher of comparable magnitudes than the Vizhinjam water.One-way ANOVA showed significant differences between the stations.A comparison of average metal concentrations in the test and mantle bodyof P.nigra between two stations showed that the enrichment of V, Cd, Pb, Cu and Hg in the Thoothukudi samples may be due to high bioaccumulation factors of these elements as compared to other species of ascidians.The bioaccumulation factors were in the order of V> Pb >Cd >Cu > Hg for the test and mantle body in stations 1 and 2. Application of one- way ANOVA for the concentration of these metals between test and mantle body showed significant differences in both stations.Similarly, ANOVA for biosorption of these trace metals by P.nigra showed significant differences between stations. Metal concentrations recorded in this ascidian could effectively be used as good reference material for monitoring metal contamination in Indian sea waters. |
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NUMTS: An impediment to DNA Barcoding of Polyclinids, Tunicata Shabeer Ahmed, N In Mitochondrial DNA, , Mar 2015.
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The mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene, a widely accepted molecular |
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Analysis of selected species of ascidians as bioindicators of metals in marine ecosystem Radhalakshimi R In International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences,, , Aug 2014.
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More recently, ascidians belonging to the sub-phylum Uro-chordata are used as potential model organisms in various parts of the world for biosorption of metals. In India, the study on accumulation of metals in ascidians is meagre. Hence the present study is aimed to analyze the concentration of metals in selected five species of ascidians and their environment in Thoothukudi coast, India. Among the four metals studied in seawater, Cu accumulated in highest concentration (0.0028 |
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Scientific facts in the Tamil proverb on cow dung 28. Tamilselvi M In Journal of Classical Thamizh, , Aug 2014.
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Scientific facts in the Tamil proverb on cow dung. |
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Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of salicyloyl chitosan and starch blend Jafar sathik S In International Journal of Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Biological Sciences, , Aug 2014.
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Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of salicyloyl chitosan and starch blend. |
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Development of biogenic silver nano particle from Pelargonium graveolens leaf extract and their antibacterial activity Manonmani P, In American Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, , Nov 2013.
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Development of biogenic silver nano particle from Pelargonium graveolens leaf extract and their antibacterial activity |
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Diversity and seasonal variations of Class Ascidiacea in Thoothukudi coast, India Tamilselvi M In International Journal of Environmental Sciences, , May 2012.
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Diversity and seasonal variations of Class Ascidiacea in Thoothukudi coast, India |
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ANTICATARACT ACTIVITY OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF NIGELLA SATIVA ON GLUCOSE INDUCED CATARACT IN GOAT EYE LENS Shabeer Ahmed N In International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology, , , Oct 2011.
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The present investigation was aimed to evaluate efficacy of ethanolic extract seeds of |
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New record of colonial ascidians from south west coast off Indi Abdul Jaffar Ali H, In Middle East Journal of Scientific Research, , Oct 2010.
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New record of colonial ascidians from south west coast off Indi |
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Nutritional value of solitary ascidian Microcosmus exasperates Heller, 1878 (Ascididae: Pyuridae) Karthikeyan M. In Global Veterinaria , , Oct 2010.
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Nutritional value of solitary ascidian Microcosmus exasperates Heller, 1878 (Ascididae: Pyuridae) |
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Preparation of pickle from Herdmania pallida, simple ascidian 41. Tamilselvi M In World Journal of Dairy and Food Sciences, , Mar 2010.
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Herdmania pallida, simple ascidian belongs to the Subphylum Urochordata, Class Ascidiacea |
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Distribution of Alien and Cryptogenic Ascidians along the Southern Coasts of Indian Peninsula H. Abdul Jaffar Ali In World Journal of Zoology, , Nov 2009.
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The Indian peninsular is dotted with 12 major ports and a number of minor ports serving as gateway |
[38] |
Food and Feeding Habits of Herdmania pallida (Heller) (Urochordata: Ascidiacea) from Palk Strait, Southeast of India Karthikeyan M In World Journal of Fish and Marine Sciences,, , Oct 2009.
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In the present observation, the food and feeding habit of the simple ascidians, Herdmania pallida |
[39] |
Distribution of Alien and Cryptogenic Ascidians along the Southern Coasts of Indian Peninsula Abdul Jaffar Ali H In World Journal of Fish and Marine Sciences,, , Jul 2009.
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The Indian peninsular is dotted with 12 major ports and a number of minor ports serving as gateway |
[40] |
Antibacterial activity of the marine ascidians Phallusia nigra and Herdmania pallida from the Tuticorin coast, India Abdul Jaffar Ali H In Journal of Biological Research, , Jul 2008.
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This study was carried out in order to screen the antibacterial activity of the bioactive compounds |
[41] |
. Effect of phosalone on haematological indices in the tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus Abdul Jaffar Ali H In Turkish J. Vet. Anim. Sci., , Apr 2008.
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The aim of this study was to assess the effect of phosalone on the tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus. The effect was assessed on the basis of the results of acute toxicity tests and comparison of results of haematological examination of a control and an experimental group exposed to phosalone. The 96 h LC50 is the basic value in the acute toxicity test and it was 0.26 mg/L for phosalone against the test fish. Haematological profile of the healthy fish was carried out with 2 sublethal concentrations, viz 0.0325 mg/L (1/8) and 0.065 mg/L (1/4) of phosalone. The experiment was performed semi-statically with a group of 10 fish in 10 experimental aquaria, 2 control aquaria, and 4 aquaria each with different concentrations. The results showed that phosalone had some effect on the haematological parameters of tilapia. It was determined that the total RBCs, WBCs, haemoglobin content, and haematocrit value significantly decreased (P < 0.001). The percentages of erythrocyte sedimentation rate, mean corpuscular haemoglobin, and mean corpuscular haemoglobin |
[42] |
Occurrence and distribution of ascidians in Vizhinjam Bay (south west coast of India) Abdul Jaffar Ali H In Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, , Mar 2007.
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Occurrence and distribution of ascidians in Vizhinjam Bay (south west coast of India) |
National Journals
[1] |
Free Radical Scavenging Potential and Total Phenol Content of Two Colonial Ascidian Species, Eudistoma amplum and Polyclinum audum, from the Coast of Mandapam, Gulf of Mannar, India Praba, L.K., In Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, , Nov 2020.
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Scientific information on antioxidant properties and phenolic content of less widely used ascidians can be useful. Therefore, the assessment of such properties remains an interesting and useful task, particularly for finding new sources for natural antioxidants and nutraceuticals. As knowledge about antioxidant properties and phenolic content of ascidian species is limited, we determined in vitro the total antioxidant activity and the phenolic content of chosen colonial ascidians, Eudistoma amplum and Polyclinum nudum, collected from Mandapam coast of Gulf of Mannar region, India, using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrilhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity. Antioxidant activity of extracts is expressed as the percentage of DPPH radicals inhibition as ascorbic acid equivalents and IC50 values (mg/ml). The total phenolic content of the extracts is expressed as gallic acid equivalents. The |
[2] |
DNA barcoding as a tool for identification of ascidian from Indian Coast 1. Abdul Jaffar Ali H In Indian Journal of Ecology, , Jul 2019.
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DNA barcoding, which involves use of a short fragment ̴ 650 bps of mitochondrial cytochrome C oxidase subunit 1 (COI) gene as a |
[3] |
On a collection of ascidians from the Southern west coast of India with three new records from Indian waters Abdul Jaffar Ali, H In Journal of Marine Biological Association of India., , Apr 2015.
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Diversity and distribution of 42 species of ascidians belonging to 7 families and 19 genera from six different stations along the southwest coast of India were documented. Most of the species were recorded for the first time from the southwest coast of India while three species appear to be new records from India. Previous records of these species in India were usually from Gulf of Mannar particularly in Thoothukudi water. The family Didemnidae was represented by 13 species of 4 genera followed by Styelidae (11 species of 7 genera), Polyclinidae (7 species of 2 genera), Pyuridae (6 species of 2 genera), Perophoridae (two species) and Polycitoridae and Ascidiidae (one species each). The present study showed that the diversity and distribution of ascidians have changed considerably when compared to a previous report. Recruitment of ascidians in Vizhinjam Bay |
[4] |
Non-indigenous ascidians in V.O.Chidambaram port, Thoothukudi, India Abdul Jaffar Ali, H In Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences, , May 2014.
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Non-indigenous ascidians in V.O.Chidambaram port, Thoothukudi, India. |
[5] |
Exploration of untapped resource of ascidians along the Thoothukudi coast of India. Tamilselvi M In Mult. Res. J. VVV. Coll, , Nov 2013.
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Exploration of untapped resource of ascidians along the Thoothukudi coast of India. |
[6] |
Biosorption of metals by solitary ascidian, Phallusia nigra in Vizhinjam Bay (south west coast of India). 31. Abdul Jaffar Ali H In J. Res. Anim. Sci., , Oct 2013.
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Biosorption of metals by solitary ascidian, Phallusia nigra in Vizhinjam Bay (south west coast of India). |
[7] |
Marine ascidian biodiversity – a promising resource for bioactive compounds. Abdul Jaffar Ali H In Journal of Advanced Biotechnology, , Sep 2011.
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Marine ascidian biodiversity – a promising resource for bioactive compounds. |
[8] |
Ascidians – non conventional resources of food from marine environment Tamilselvi M In Journal of Advanced Biotechnology, , Aug 2011.
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Ascidians – non conventional resources of food from marine environment |
[9] |
Screening for novel drug properties from marine tunicate against human urinary tract pathogens Mohamed Hussain In Journal of Pharmacy Research, , Jan 2011.
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Marine tunicates collected from Tuticorin, southeast coast of India, were found to be a promising source of novel bioactive compounds against human urinary tract |
[10] |
Seasonal variation of ascidians (Tunicates) in Tuticorin coastal area Abdul Jaffar Ali H In Journal of Ecobiology, , Nov 2007.
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Seasonal variation of ascidians (Tunicates) in Tuticorin coastal area |
Books
[1] |
Biodiversity – the future of nature Abdul Jaffar Ali H In Todays publishers Pvt Ltd, , May 2019.
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Biodiversity – the future of nature |
[2] |
Microbiology Laboratory Manual Abdul Jaffar Ali, H In Vijay Nicole Imprints Pvt Ltd, , Oct 2018.
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Microbiology Laboratory Manual |
[3] |
Apiculture Tamilselvi M In Vijay Nicole Imprints Pvt Ltd, , May 2018.
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Apiculture |
[4] |
Ascidians in Coastal Water: A Comprehensive Inventory of Ascidian Fauna of Southern Indian Coasts Abdul Jaffar Ali, H In Springer International Publishing Switzerland , , Nov 2016.
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Ascidians in Coastal Water: A Comprehensive Inventory of Ascidian Fauna of Southern Indian Coasts |
[5] |
DNA Barcoding: Methods and Protocols Abdul Jaffar Ali, H In Nicole Imprints Pvt Ltd, Chennai, , Jul 2016.
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DNA Barcoding: Methods and Protocols |
[6] |
Uyirinap Pazhamozhiyil Ariviyal Unmai Tamilselvi M In New Century Book House Pvt. Ltd , , May 2014.
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Uyirinap Pazhamozhiyil Ariviyal Unmai |
Awards & Honors
[1] |
Guest Speaker T. John College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru - Aug 2020 |
[2] |
Best Facilitator Award Association of Indian Biologists, Tamilnadu, India - Jan 2020 |
[3] |
Guest Lecturer Vivekanandha Arts and Science College for Women, Thiruchengcode - Aug 2019 |
[4] |
Chief Guest for Valedictory function of STAR College Programme, FDP- Basic techniques in Molecular Biology St Mary's College for Women, Thoothukudi - Aug 2019 |
[5] |
Judge for Inter School Science Fair Khaderia Higher Secondary School, Khaderpet, Vaniyambadi - Jul 2019 |
[6] |
SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR 2019 Organizing Secretary, 2nd International Conference on Global Initiatives for sustainable development: Issues and strategies held at Bangkok, Thailand , Jun 2019 |
[7] |
BEST ORAL PRESENTATION AWARD Organizing Secretary, 2nd International Conference on Global Initiatives for sustainable development: Issues and strategies held at Bangkok, Thailand , Jun 2019 |
[8] |
Special Invitee in Expert Committee Meeting on Invasive Alien Species (IAS) to finalize the Draft National List of Invasive Alien Species in India National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai. - Feb 2018 |
[9] |
Special Invitee National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai. - Dec 2018 |
[10] |
OUTSTANDING SCIENTIST IN MARINE SCIENCE 2018 IJRULA Academy, Trichy, Tamilnadu - Nov 2018 |
[11] |
Chairperson in an International Conference on Cancer Biology: Drug Discovery and Novel Therapeutics Saiva Bhanu Kshatriya College, Aruppukottai - Sep 2016 |
[12] |
HAR GOBIND KHORANA MEMORIAL AWARD for Zoology 2016 Bose Scientific Society, Tamilnadu Scientific Research Organization, Pudhukottai - Aug 2016 |
[13] |
Resource Person to deliver a talk on "Diversity and Taxonomy of Ascidians" Centre for Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai. - Mar 2016 |
[14] |
Resource Person to deliver special lecture on “Marine Biodiversity: Threats” St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), Tuticorin - Feb 2016 |
[15] |
Resource Person to deliver special lecture on “Biological and Environmental Science Project” OMEIAT and VDC as a part of National Science Fair –NSF - Aug 2015 |
[16] |
Resource person to deliver a special lecture on “DNA barcoding – a molecular approach for species identification” Zoology Association at Department of Zoology, V.V.Vanniya Perumal College for Women, Virudhunagar - Dec 2015 |
[17] |
Resource Person to deliver special lecture on “Bioprospecting of marine ascidians for their pharmacological activities” Zoology Association at Department of Zoology, S.B.K College, Arupukottai - Dec 2015 |
[18] |
Resource Person to deliver special lecture on “Live feed culture for ornamental fishes” Department of Biotechnology, Islamiah College - Feb 2013 |
[19] |
Junior Research Fellow V.O. Chidambaram College, Tuticorin, Ministry of Environment and Forest - Government of India - Jun 2002 |
Memberships
[1] |
Life Member (ID: LF042020) of Association of Indian Biologists (AIB), Tamil Nadu for Since Jan 2020. |
[2] |
Co-ordinator of IPR, Islamiah College for Since AY 2018 -2019. |
[3] |
Member in Expert Committee Meeting on Invasive Alien Species (IAS) of National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai.. |
[4] |
Editor of Newsletter, Islamiah College for Since AY 2017 -2018. |
[5] |
Member of Editorial Board – International Journal of Science and Humanities for Since AY 2018 -2019. |
[6] |
Co-ordinator of Committee for special schemes – DBT, Islamiah College for Since AY 2015 -2016. |
[7] |
Member of Research Committee, Islamiah College, Vaniyambadi for Since AY 2015 -2016. |
[8] |
Member of UG, PG and M.Phil. Zoology Board of Studies, St. Mary’s College, Thoothukudi for Since AY 2016 -2017. |
[9] |
Member of UG & PG Biotechnology Board of Studies, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi for Since AY 2012 -2013. |
[10] |
Member of UG and PG Biotechnology Board of Studies, Thiruvalluvar University for From 2017 to 2019. |

Dr. N.P.M Mohamed Tariq M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., PGDCA., DQA.,
Assistant Professor
Dr. N.P.M.Mohamed Tariq studied in B.Sc. M.Sc., Ph.D., PGDCA., Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy, (1993-2000). M.Phil studied in Periyar University, Salem
Read more...Dr. N.P.M.Mohamed Tariq studied in B.Sc. M.Sc., Ph.D., PGDCA., Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy, (1993-2000). M.Phil studied in Periyar University, Salem, then Diploma in Quality Assurance and ISO 9000 studied in National Institute of Labour Educational Management, Adaiyar, Chennai. Worked as a Lecture in Botany, Department of Botany (2001-2008 Jan.) Now Working as an Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology (2008 to till date). Course coordinator of Herbal Medicine (Certificate course). Enviro club Coordinator (2014 - till date). My Area of Research work is Survey of Eastern Gharts of Tamilnadu. Visit - Kalvarayan Hills- Vilupuram, Javadhu hills-Thiruvannamalai, Yelagiri hill- Vellore, Kaudinya hill- Andhra Pradesh.
Publications
International Journals
[1] |
GIANT FRESHWATER PRAWN, MACROBRACHIUM ROSENBERGII (DE MAN 1879): A REVIEW M.A. Farook In International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, , Mar 2019, Volume: 6, Page: 571-584.
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In India, 11 species of shrimp have been found to be suitable for culture among 23 species |
[2] |
Phytochemical screening, Antibacterial and Antioxidant activity of Melia azedarach M.A. Farook In International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews , , Feb 2019, Volume: 6, Page: 248-255.
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Melia azedarach (Kattu vembhu - Tamil) also called as Persian lilac.In the present study, the phytochemical analysis showed that theMelia azedarach contains Alkaloids, Carbohydrate, Tannins, Saponin, Terpenoids, Oxalate and Glycoside and the absent of Amino Acid, Phenol, Flavonoids, Quinones and Coumarin in the Acetone extract. The Benzene extracts of Melia azedarach contains Alkaloids, Carbohydrate, Phenol, Saponin, Terpenoids, Coumarin and Glycoside and absence of Amino Acid, Flavonoids, Tannins, Oxalate and Quinones.Alkaloids, Carbohydrate, Tannins, Saponins, Terpenoids and Oxalate are presentand Amino Acid, Phenol, Flavonoids, Quinones, Coumarin, Glycosides are absent in the Methanol extract.Alkaloids, Amino Acid, Phenol, Flavonoids, Terpenoids, Quinones are presentand Carbohydrates, Tannins, Saponin, Oxalate, Coumarin and Glycosides are absent in the Water extract of Melia azedarach. Anthocyanin is absent in all the solvent extracts of Melia azedarach.Acetone, Benzene, Methanol and Water extract of Melia azedarach show activity against the tested pathogens by the highest zone of inhibition Staphylococcus aureus (10 mm), Escherichia coli (9 mm), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (7 mm) and Bacillus subtilis (5 mm)for Acetone Extract of Melia azedarach, Staphylococcus aureus (6 mm), Bacillus subtilis (5 mm), Escherichia coli (5 mm) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (4 mm)recorded. Benzene Extract of Melia azedarach resulted inStaphylococcus aureus (16 mm), Escherichia coli (13 mm), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (9 mm) and Bacillus subtilis (6 mm) and for Methanol Extract of Melia azedarach and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (6 mm) and other pathogens are resistant to the Water extract of Melia azedarach.The antioxidant activity level of Melia azedarach solvent extracts was high to Benzene followed by Acetone, Methanol and Water. The results of the study indicate that the Melia azedarach possesses phyto-constituents having antibacterial activity thus it can be utilized as a natural plant based antimicrobials. |
[3] |
Investigation of antagonistic action of pseudomonas flurescens beside human skin pathogens E.Elamathi In International Journal of Current Research, , Nov 2015, Volume: 7, Page: 22150-22153.
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Isolate Pseudomoans fluoresces for studying the multiple antagonistic activity. The five different rhizosphere soil samples were collected and inoculated into selective media and their morphology was observed. Human skin swabs were collected for the isolation of five different pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, Bacillus subtilis, Salmonella, Clostridium. The morphology characteristic of human skin pathogens causing microorganisms identified by performing Gram’s staining, capsule staining, motility test. The biochemical characteristics of five bacterial human pathogens causing micro organisms were studied. Pseudomonas fluorescens skin infections caused by various pathogens can be prevented. |
[4] |
Data collection methods in research for medicinal plants of Javadhu Hills, Tamilnadu, India N.P.M.Mohamed Tariq In International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, , Apr 2013, Volume: 2, Page: 12.
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Medicinal plants an important role in the healthcare of people around the world, especially in developing countries. About 80% of the population of most developing countries still use traditional medicines derived from plants for treating human diseases. The present study exposed that the people of the snake charmer community used 57 medicinal plant species that belonged to 51 genera and 35 families for the treatment of various diseases. The study has brought to light that the main diseases treated by this community was snakebite in which 19 different types of medicinal plants belongs to 13 families were used. Significantly higher number of medicinal plants was claimed by men as compared to women. The highest per cent of medicinal plants for traditional uses utilized by this community were belonging to family Fabaceae. |
National Journals
[1] |
Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Plants at Kalvarayan hills of Tamil Nadu, India N.P.M.Mohamed Tariq In Research and Reviews: Journal of Herbal Science , , Jul 2018, Volume: 7, Page: 25-29.
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Ethnobotanical inspection was conducted on the Kalvarayan hills in the Vilupuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. The principle of this research is to collect data on medicinal plants available in the Kalvarai hills to preserve its rich biological resources through registries, as there is little information about the existence of medicinal plants in this region. This survey was conducted on the basis of semi-structured interviews, field visits and joint observations. A total of 20 medicinal plants were found and confirmed in the Herbarium of the University of Madras in Chennai. Plant species belonging to various families, such as Lilaceae, Solanaceae, Euphorbiaceae, followed by Lamiaceae and Apocyanaceae, have been found. These plants have medicinal properties, including anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, antidotes, antibacterial, anthelmintic, antispasmodic, anti-analgesics, healing of epilepsy, diarrhea, weakness, etc. This may be due to the growth of parthenic herbicide species. The presence of this herbicide led to a decrease in some medicinal plants in this area. Further research is needed to the hills slowly declining biological resources in this region. |
[2] |
Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants in Yelagiri Hills of Tamil Nadu N.P.M.Mohamed Tariq In Research Journal of Pharmacy and technology, , Jun 2013, Volume: 6, Page: 6.
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An ethno botanical survey was conducted in Yelagiri hills, located in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu (State), India. The purpose of this study is to collect data about medicinal plants available in yelagiri hills in order to preserve its rich bio resources through documentation since there is scarce information about the existence of medicinal plants in this region. This survey was conducted based on semi structured interviews, field visits and participatory observations. A total of 28 medicinal plants were identified and confirmed in herbarium of university of madras, Chennai. Plant species belonging to diverse families like Lilaceae, Solanaceae, Euphorbiaceae followed by Lamiaceae, apocyanaceae were found. These plants have medicinal properties including anticancer, antidiabetic, antidote, antibacterial, anthelminthic, antispasmodic, antianalgesic, cure for epilepsy, diarrhea, weaknesses etc. However, certain medicinal plants were found to be in vulnerable condition like Ocimum sanctum and Leucas aspera. This could be due to growth of herbicide parthenium species. The presence of this herbicide has led to the decline of certain medicinal plants in this area. Further investigation is required to preserve the bioresources that is slowly declining in this region |
[3] |
Preliminary Investigation and Computational identification of New Genes from Leguminaceae. N.P.M.Mohamed Tariq In Indian Journal of Natural Sciences (IJONS), , Jun 2011, Volume: 2, Page: 612-626.
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The Fabaceae, the third largest family of plants and the source of many crops, has been the target of many genomic studies. Currently, only the grasses surpass the Chena legumes for the number of publicly available expressed sequence tags (ESTs). The quantity of sequences from diverse plants enables the use of computational approaches to identify novel genes in specific taxa. We used BLAST algorithms to compare unigene sets from Chickpea to nonlegume unigene sets, to GenBank’s nonredundant and EST databases, and to the genomic sequences of rice and Arabidopsis. As a working definition, putatively legume-specific genes had no sequence homology, below a specified threshold, to publicly available sequences of nonlegumes. As a first step toward predicting function, related sequences were clustered to build motifs that could be searched against protein databases. Evolutionary analyses of the genomic sequences of several CCPs in M. truncatula suggest that this family has evolved by local duplications and divergent selection. |
Books
[1] |
Environmental studies Muthu mohamed, p.k.Imran, Mohamed Tariq In Islamiah college, vaniyambadi, , Jun 2014.
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250 objectives question and answers |
Workshops and Seminars Attended
International Seminars
[1] |
Emerging Trends in Biological Research Attended, Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy, 03 Mar 2018 to 03 Mar 2018 |
[2] |
Molecular Basis of Diseases Attended, Islamiah College, 04 Jan 2018 to 04 Jan 2018 |
[3] |
Hadith and Modern Science Attended, Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy, 13 Feb 2013 to 13 Feb 2013 |
National Seminars
[1] |
IPR and Patent in Life Sciences Attended, Islamiah College, 29 Jan 2019 to 29 Jan 2019 |
[2] |
Nanomedicine and Stress Management Attended, M.K.Jain College for Women, Vaniyambadi, 25 Sep 2018 to 25 Sep 2018 |
[3] |
Examination Reforms Attended, Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy, 12 Feb 2012 to 12 Feb 2012 |
National Workshops
[1] |
Plagiarism Attended, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore, 08 Feb 2020 to 08 Feb 2020 |
[2] |
DNA Barcoding – A molecular tool for identification of species-from theory and Practice Attended, Islamiah College, 07 Jan 2019 to 07 Jan 2019 |
International Conferences
[1] |
International Symposium on Plant Taxonomy and Ethnobotany Attended, Kolkata, West Bengal , 13 Feb 2020 to 14 Feb 2020 |
[2] |
Innovation of life Science Attended, M.K.Jain College for Women, 29 Sep 2016 to 29 Sep 2016 |
[3] |
Natural medicine Attended, BS. Abdur Rahman Deemed University, Chennai., 04 Aug 2016 to 06 Aug 2016 |
National Conferences
[1] |
Recent Advances in Algal Biotechnology Attended, Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany University of Madras, Chennai., 16 Feb 2012 to 17 Feb 2012 |
Guest Lectures
[1] |
Environmental Audit Attended, NSS special camp, Ponneri, 01 Feb 2020 to 01 Feb 2020 |
[2] |
Importance of Agriculture Attended, Islamiah ITI, 06 Mar 2019 to 06 Mar 2019 |
[3] |
Computational Biology Attended, Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy, 16 Mar 2010 to 16 Mar 2010 |
Others
[1] |
Acted as Judge on Science Exhibition Attended, Noorulhuda Nursery and Primary School, Thirupattur , 01 Nov 2019 to 01 Nov 2019 |
[2] |
Antioxidant in Medicinal Plants Attended, Shanmuga Industries Arts and Science College, Tiruvannamalai, 29 Jan 2018 to 29 Jan 2018 |
[3] |
Antioxidant in Medicinal Plants Attended, KMG college of Arts and Science, Vellore, 09 Aug 2017 to 09 Aug 2017 |
[4] |
State Level Workshop Extension Activity Environmental Audit for Sustainable Development Attended, Sacred Heart College, Thiruppathur , 12 Dec 2015 to 12 Dec 2015 |

Dr. M A FAROOK Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
I intend to pursue my ambition in the field of teaching and research. I am interested to take up a challenging research projects in Molecular biology
Read more...I intend to pursue my ambition in the field of teaching and research. I am interested to take up a challenging research projects in Molecular biology & Biotechnology and contribute significantly to the society with my technical knowledge and analytical skills leading to both human welfare and personal excellenece.
Publications
International Journals
[1] |
Survey of Medicinal Plants in Mahadevan Hill, K.V. Kuppam, At Vellore District, Tamil Nadu, India D. Devendiran, In International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences (IJCMAS), , Mar 2020, Volume: 9, Page: 969-977.
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In order to document the medicinal plants and their applications, a field survey |
[2] |
Phytochemical Screening and Anti-Bacterial Activity of Senna alexandrina and Coccinia grandis leaf extracts M. A. Farook In International Journal of Science and Humanities, Islamiah College, Jun 2019, Volume: 5, Page: 23-37.
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The phytochemical analysis of the various solvents extract such as Chloroform, |
[3] |
Phytochemical Screening, Antibacterial Activity and Antioxidant Activity of Ocimum sanctum leaf extract. M. A. Farook In Journal of Pharmacognosy &Phytochemistry, , May 2019, Volume: 8, Page: 560-565.
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Ocimum sanctum has a rich and fanciful history known since the Vedic age for its immense curative and multi-purpose utility. The phytochemical results show the presence of Amino Acid, Carbohydrate, Phenol and Terpenoids in all the four solvent extracts of the O. santum. Except Aqueous extract of the plant all other extracts show the positive results for alkaloids, Coumarin, Flavonoids and Glycoside. Saponin is present in the benzene and water solvent extracts of O. sanctum. The four solvent extracts are showing the absence of following phytochemical�s such as Tannins, Phlobatanins, Quinones and Anthocyanin. The higher concentration Acetone extract, Benzene extract, Methanol extract and Water extract of the O. sanctum show the activity against the tested pathogens by the following order from the highest zone of inhibition P. aeruginosa (8.5 mm), S. typhi (5 mm) and E. coli (3.5 mm) for Acetone extract, E. coli (4 mm) only for Benzene extract, whereas P. aeruginosa (14 mm), S. typhi (8 mm) and E. coli (7 mm) for Methanol extract and there is no activity for the water extract for all the three pathogens were observed. The antioxidant activity of the O. sanctum solvent extracts was high to Methanol followed by Benzene, Acetone, Water extracts. The results of the study indicate that the Ocimum sanctum possesses phyto-constituents having antibacterial activity thus it can be utilized as a natural plant based antimicrobials. |
[4] |
Phytochemical screening, Antibacterial and Antioxidant activity of Azolla pinnata. M. A. Farook In International Journal of Research and Analytical reviews, , Apr 2019, Volume: 6, Page: 241-247.
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Azolla pinnata is an aquatic nitrogen fixing pteridophyte commonly found in aquatic habitat. In the present study, the phytochemical analysis showed thatAlkaloids, phenol, terpenoids and oxalate are present in four solvent extracts except water. Carbohydrate is absent in benzene but present in all other extracts. Flavonoids present in acetone and water extract, saponin is present in methanol and water extract.Ethanol and water extract exhibited the presence of anthocyanin, except benzene and methanol other extracts contain Coumarin. The phytochemicals tannins, Phlobatanins and glycosides are absent in all the solvent extracts of A. pinnata. This study was carried out against the various extracts namely Acetone, Benzene, Ethanol, Methanol and Water of Azolla pinnata for its antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. The zone of inhibition S. areus (13 mm), P. aeruginosa (10 mm)for Acetone extract, S. areus (12 mm), P. aeruginosa (8 mm) for Benzene Extract, P. aeruginosa (12 mm), S. areus (9 mm) for Ethanol extract, S. areus (12 mm), P. aeruginosa (11 mm) for Methanol extract are observed and there is no activity for the Water extract of A. pinnata.The antioxidant activity of A. pinnata solvents extracts was more to the Ethanol followed by Methanol, Acetone, Benzene and Water sample. The results of the study indicate that the Azolla pinnata possesses phyto-constituents having antibacterial activity and thus if can be utilized as a natural plant based antimicrobial. |
[5] |
Giant tiger prawn, Penaeus monodon in India: A review on prawn production, diseases, diagnosis and immunostimulants status M. A. Farook In International Journal of Science and Humanities, , Mar 2019.
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Abstract |
[6] |
Phytochemical screening, Antibacterial and Antioxidant activity of Melia azedarach M. A. Farook In International Journal of Research and Analytical reviews, , Mar 2019, Volume: 6, Page: 248-255.
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Melia azedarach (Kattu vembhu - Tamil) also called as Persian lilac.In the present study, the phytochemical analysis showed that theMelia azedarach contains Alkaloids, Carbohydrate, Tannins, Saponin, Terpenoids, Oxalate and Glycoside and the absent of Amino Acid, Phenol, Flavonoids, Quinones and Coumarin in the Acetone extract. The Benzene extracts of Melia azedarach contains Alkaloids, Carbohydrate, Phenol, Saponin, Terpenoids, Coumarin and Glycoside and absence of Amino Acid, Flavonoids, Tannins, Oxalate and Quinones.Alkaloids, Carbohydrate, Tannins, Saponins, Terpenoids and Oxalate are presentand Amino Acid, Phenol, Flavonoids, Quinones, Coumarin, Glycosides are absent in the Methanol extract.Alkaloids, Amino Acid, Phenol, Flavonoids, Terpenoids, Quinones are presentand Carbohydrates, Tannins, Saponin, Oxalate, Coumarin and Glycosides are absent in the Water extract of Melia azedarach. Anthocyanin is absent in all the solvent extracts of Melia azedarach.Acetone, Benzene, Methanol and Water extract of Melia azedarach show activity against the tested pathogens by the highest zone of inhibition Staphylococcus aureus (10 mm), Escherichia coli (9 mm), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (7 mm) and Bacillus subtilis (5 mm)for Acetone Extract of Melia azedarach, Staphylococcus aureus (6 mm), Bacillus subtilis (5 mm), Escherichia coli (5 mm) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (4 mm)recorded. Benzene Extract of Melia azedarach resulted inStaphylococcus aureus (16 mm), Escherichia coli (13 mm), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (9 mm) and Bacillus subtilis (6 mm) and for Methanol Extract of Melia azedarach and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (6 mm) and other pathogens are resistant to the Water extract of Melia azedarach.The antioxidant activity level of Melia azedarach solvent extracts was high to Benzene followed by Acetone, Methanol and Water. The results of the study indicate that the Melia azedarach possesses phyto-constituents having antibacterial activity thus it can be utilized as a natural plant based antimicrobials. |
[7] |
Giant Freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man 1879): A review M.A. Farook In International Journal of Research and Analytical reviews, , Jan 2019, Volume: 6, Page: 571-584.
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ABSTRACT: In India, 11 species of shrimp have been found to be suitable for culture among 23 species available. Litopenaeus vannamei, Penaeus monodonand Macrobrachium rosenbergii are the major three species contributing great economy in Indian aquaculture industry.Total freshwater aquaculture production increased in 2016 compared to previous year.Aquaculture production of M. rosenbergii increased from 8,729 tonnes in 2015 to 10,152 tonnes in 2016. Giant freshwater prawn M. rosenbergii is becoming an important targeted species, as its culture is considered to be the potential source of income among farmers. This study reviews the current production status of freshwater prawn, white tail diseaseand its diagnostic methods and potential drugs available to treat the prawn diseases. |
[8] |
Distribution of recombinant VP28 protein in tissues and its immunomodulatory effect against white spot syndrome virus in whiteleg shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei (Boone, 1931) G. Taju In Aquaculture International, , Feb 2018, Page: DOI 10.1007/s10499-017-0155-9.
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[9] |
Optimization of fermentation conditions for increased production of r-VP28 protein of WSSV using response surface methodology M. A. Farook In Indo-Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, , Jan 2018, Volume: 4, Page: 1336-1346.
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[10] |
Murraya koenigii Leaf Extract Mediated Synthesis of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles. M. A. Farook In Life Science Archives, , Mar 2017, Volume: 3, Page: 953-961.
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[11] |
Citrus limon Leaf Extract Mediated Synthesis of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles M. A. Farook In Life Science Archives, , Feb 2017, Volume: 3, Page: 901-908.
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[12] |
Comparative study on immune response of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man, 1879) to Aeromonas caviae and Macrobrachium rosenbergii nodavirus/Extra small virus (MrNV/XSV) M. A. Farook In Indo-Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, , Jan 2017, Volume: 4, Page: 1336-1346.
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[13] |
Immune gene expression during larval development of giant freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man, 1879). M. A. Farook In International Journal of Science and Humanities, , Mar 2016, Volume: 2, Page: 431-442.
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[14] |
Immunomodulatory effect of Cynodon dactylon against white tail disease of giant freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man, 1879) M. A. Farook In Aquaculture research, , Sep 2015, Page: 1-15.
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[15] |
Development, distribution and expression of a DNA vaccine against nodavirus in Asian Sea bass, Lates calcarifer (Bloch, 1790). S. Vimal In Aquaculture research, , Sep 2014, Page: 1-12.
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[16] |
Production of recombinant capsid protein of Macrobrachium rosenbergii nodavirus (r-MCP43) of Macrobrachium rosenbergii for immunological diagnostic methods M. A. Farook In Journal of Fish Diseases , , Aug 2014, Volume: 37, Page: 703-710.
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[17] |
Immunomodulatory effect of recombinant Macrobrachium rosenbergii nodavirus capsid protein (r-MCP) against white tail disease of giant freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man, 1879). M. A. Farook In Aquaculture, , Jul 2014, Volume: 433, Page: 395-403.
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[18] |
In vitro cytotoxic, genotoxic and oxidative stress of cypermethrin on five fish cell lines. G. Taju In Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, , Jul 2014, Volume: 113, Page: 15-24.
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[19] |
Delivery of DNA vaccine using chitosan tripolyphosphate (CS/TPP) nanoparticles in Asian sea bass, Lates calcarifer (Bloch, 1790) for protection against nodavirus infection S. Vimal In Aquaculture, , Nov 2013, Volume: 420, Page: 240-246.
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[20] |
Production of recombinant vaccine using capsid gene of nodavirus to protect Asian sea bass, Lates calcarifer (Bloch, 1790). S. Vimal In Aquaculture, , Oct 2013, Volume: 418, Page: 148-154.
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[21] |
Tissue distribution of Hepatopancreatic Parvo - like Virus (HPV) of shrimp in freshwater crab Paratelphusa hydromous N. Madhan In Journal of Fish Diseases , , Sep 2013, Volume: 37, Page: 969-980.
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[22] |
Neutralization of cobra venom by cocktail antiserum against venom proteins of cobra (Naja naja naja) C. Venkatesan In Biologicals, , Sep 2013, Volume: 42, Page: 8-21.
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[23] |
Partial cloning and production of polyclonal antiserum against recombinant capsid protein of Hepatopancreatic Parvovirus (HPV) and its application for diagnostics in penaeid shrimp N. Madhan In Process biochemistry, , Sep 2013, Volume: 48, Page: 1893-1898.
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[24] |
Development and characterization of a new gill cell line from air breathing fish Channa striatus (Bloch 1793) and its application in toxicology: Direct comparison to the acute fish toxicity S. Abdul Majeed In Chemosphere, , Jul 2013, Volume: 96, Page: 89-98.
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[25] |
In Vitro Propagation of Hepatopancreatic Parvo-like Virus (HPV) of Shrimp in C6/36 (Aedes albopictus) cell line’ N. Madhan In Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, , Dec 2012, Volume: 112, Page: 229-235.
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[26] |
High efficacy of white spot syndrome virus replication in tissues of freshwater rice-field crab, Paratelphusa hydrodomous (Herbst) N. Sundar Raj In Journal of Fish Diseases, , Apr 2012.
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[27] |
Screening the post-larvae of Macrobrachium rosenbergii for early detection of Macrobrachium rosenbergii nodavirus (MrNV) and extra small virus (XSV) by RT�PCR and immunological techniques A.S. Sahul Hameed In Aquaculture, , Apr 2011, Volume: 317, Page: 42-47.
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Workshops and Seminars Attended
International Seminars
[1] |
International Symposium on Plant Taxonomy and Ethnobotany Attended, BSI, Kolkata, 13 Feb 2020 to 14 Feb 2020 |
[2] |
Recent Advances in Bioremedial Technology (RABT-2020) Attended, Thiruvalluvar University, Serkkadu, Vellore, 31 Jan 2020 to 31 Jan 2020 |
[3] |
Advanced Bioinformatics, Biological Database and Genomics Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, 11 Jan 2020 to 11 Jan 2020 |
[4] |
Recent Advances in Biotechnology (ISRAB-2020) Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, 08 Jan 2020 to 08 Jan 2020 |
[5] |
Advanced trends and Innovations in Life Sciences Attended, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur, 27 Sep 2019 to 27 Sep 2019 |
[6] |
Molecular Basis of Diseases Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, 04 Jan 2018 to 04 Jan 2018 |
[7] |
Science of Learning and Teaching Attended, Mazharul Uloom College, Ambur, 08 Oct 2016 to 08 Oct 2016 |
National Seminars
[1] |
Emerging Challenges in Higher Education: Role of IQAC Attended, Thiruvalluvar University, Serkkadu, Vellore, 24 Jan 2020 to 24 Jan 2020 |
[2] |
Recent Trends in Life Sciences Attended, K. M. G. College of Arts and Science, Gudiyattam, 04 Oct 2019 to 04 Oct 2019 |
[3] |
“MOOC’s for Blended Teaching and Learning” Attended, Loyola College, Chennai, 06 Sep 2019 to 07 Sep 2019 |
[4] |
World’s biggest awareness and Hands on Training workshop covering most topics on Ethical Hacking in Least Time Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, 15 Aug 2019 to 15 Aug 2019 |
[5] |
Awareness on Current Scenario of Biodiversity and the Biodiversity Act, 2002 Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, 27 Feb 2019 to 28 Feb 2019 |
[6] |
IPR and Patent in Life Sciences Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, 29 Jan 2019 to 29 Jan 2019 |
[7] |
Nano-medicines and Stress Management Attended, Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women, Vaniyambadi, 25 Sep 2018 to 25 Sep 2018 |
[8] |
The Role of Life Science in Health Care Attended, Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women, Vaniyambadi, 24 Feb 2018 to 24 Feb 2018 |
[9] |
The frontiers of life science - Biomic’17 Attended, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore, 13 Sep 2017 to 13 Sep 2017 |
[10] |
Current Scenario and Future Perspectives of Molecular Biology in Environment and Medicine Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, 14 Dec 2016 to 15 Dec 2016 |
[11] |
Recent Trends in Biological Research Attended, C. Abdul Hakeem College, Melvisharam, Vellore, 08 Mar 2016 to 08 Mar 2016 |
[12] |
Emerging trends in Mammalian Cell culture Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, 28 Jan 2016 to 28 Jan 2016 |
[13] |
Clinical Disorders & Monoclonal Antibodies Attended, Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women, Vaniyambadi, 01 Oct 2015 to 01 Oct 2015 |
[14] |
National Conference of Indian Association of Applied Microbiologists (IAAM) Attended, Adhiparasakthi College of Science, Kalavai, 23 Jan 2013 to 23 Jan 2013 |
[15] |
Intercollegiate Seminar Attended, St. Joseph College, Trichy, 16 Jul 2007 to 16 Jul 2007 |
[16] |
Emerging Trends in Life Science 2006 Attended, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli, 24 Aug 2006 to 25 Aug 2006 |
National Workshops
[1] |
DNA Barcoding – A molecular tool for identification of Species – From Theory to Practice Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, 07 Jan 2019 to 07 Jan 2019 |
[2] |
Analytical Methods in Immunology and Molecular Biology Attended, D.K.M. College (Autonomous), Vellore, 07 Feb 2017 to 08 Feb 2017 |
Short Term Courses
[1] |
Training programme on Academic Leadership Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, 07 Sep 2018 to 14 Sep 2018 |
[2] |
How to Teach Effectively Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, 03 May 2016 to 09 May 2016 |
Trainings
[1] |
Refresher Course in Life Sciences Attended, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, 07 Mar 2019 to 27 Mar 2019 |
[2] |
3 Days Zonal level orientation programme for YRC Volunteers and YRC Programme Officers Attended, Thiruvalluvar University, Serkkadu, Vellore, 21 Feb 2018 to 23 Feb 2018 |
[3] |
Orientation Programme Attended, University of Madras, Chennai, 07 Nov 2017 to 04 Dec 2017 |
Others
[1] |
Paradigm shift in Quality of Higher Education Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, 31 Mar 2019 to 31 Mar 2019 |
[2] |
One Day Zonal level orientation programme for YRC Programme Officers Attended, Thiruvalluvar University, Serkkadu, Vellore, 12 Oct 2018 to 12 Oct 2018 |
[3] |
Recombinant DNA Technology in Hormone and Vaccine Production Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, 07 Mar 2018 to 07 Mar 2018 |
[4] |
Evolution of Microbes in Modern Era – Friend (or) Foe Attended, Shanmuga Industries Arts & Science College, Thiruvannamalai, 29 Jan 2018 to 29 Jan 2018 |
[5] |
Intellectual property Rights & Patent Registration Attended, Islamiah College, (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, 10 Sep 2017 to 10 Sep 2017 |
[6] |
Antioxidant studies in Medicinal Plants Attended, K. M. G. College of Arts and Science, Gudiyattam, 09 Aug 2017 to 09 Aug 2017 |
[7] |
Electron Microscopy Attended, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur, 01 Aug 2017 to 01 Aug 2017 |
[8] |
Bio – Inspired Nanomaterials and their Applications – 2016 (BIN – 2016) Attended, K. M. G. College of Arts and Science, Gudiyattam, 24 Aug 2016 to 24 Aug 2016 |
[9] |
Advancements in biotech for human welfare and environmental safety Attended, MMES Womens College of Arts & Science, Vellore, 18 Feb 2014 to 18 Feb 2014 |
[10] |
Recent trends in Bioscience Attended, K.M.G. College of Arts & Science, Gudiyattam, 05 Sep 2013 to 05 Sep 2013 |
[11] |
Biotechnological Perspectives of Ornamental Fish Culture Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, 08 Feb 2012 to 08 Feb 2012 |
[12] |
Recent trends in Chemistry Attended, C. Abdul Hakeem College, Melvisharam, Vellore, 28 Dec 2011 to 28 Dec 2011 |
Awards & Honors
[1] |
InSc Awards Research Excellence Award 2019, Jan 2020 |
[2] |
Dr. APJ ABDUL KALAM AWARD FOR YOUNG SCIENTIST Marina Research Laboratory, Chennai, Mar 2016 |
[3] |
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt.of India, Oct 2012 |
[4] |
Project Assistant (PA) Indo-Norwegian Collaborative project, Jul 2010 |
[5] |
Field assistant (FA) Ministry of Earth Science (MoES), Govt.of India, Apr 2008 |
Memberships
[1] |
Member of InSc, Bengaluru for Lifetime. |

Dr. N Shabeer Ahmed M.Sc., M.Phil., TNSET., Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Dr. N. Shabeer Ahmed was born and brought up in Vaniyambadi, Tamil Nadu. He completed his school education from the prestigious century old school in
Read more...Dr. N. Shabeer Ahmed was born and brought up in Vaniyambadi, Tamil Nadu. He completed his school education from the prestigious century old school in Vaniyambadi, Islamiah Boys Higher Secondary School. He is a proud Alumnus of Islamiah College (Autonomous). He obtained his B.Sc., M.Sc. and M.Phil. from this century old college. He joined the teaching profession as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at his alma mater and is serving till date. He has qualified the Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor in Life Sciences. He obtained Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. He has more than one decade of teaching experience. He has published research articles in Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals. He has contributed several chapters in numerous books. To his credit he has deposited nearly 150 gene sequences in GenBank, NCBI, USA and developed barcodes in Barcode of Life Database (BOLD), Canada. He has guided numerous M.Sc. research projects, including the project sanctioned by the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology. He has presented his research findings at various National and Internationals Seminars and Conferences. He received the Young Scientist Award for his admirable contribution in the field of Marine research.
Publications
International Journals
[1] |
A study on codon usage bias in cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) gene of solitary ascidian Herdmania momus Savigny, 1816. Shabeer Ahmed Nariyampet In Elsevier, , Dec 2019, Volume: 17.
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Synonymous codon usage bias is an inevitable phenomenon in organismic taxa, where synonymous codons occur at uneven frequencies in gene. Synonymous codon usage pattern differs between species and also among the genes of a genome. Codon usage bias is determined under various degrees by mutational bias, natural selection and other factors. In this study codon usage pattern of cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) gene of a solitary ascidian Herdmania momus was determined by analyzing the nucleotide content, codon distribution frequency, hydrophobicity, Relative Synonymous Codon Usage (RSCU), Effective Number of Codons (ENC), GC3 and Codon Adaptation Index (CAI) values. Results presented low GC content and higher ENC values indicating less bias in codon usage preference. The Grand Average of Hydropathicity (GRAVY) values and hydropathy plot confirmed |
[2] |
DNA BARCODING OF TWO SOLITARY ASCIDIANS, HERDMANIA MOMUS SAVIGNY, 1816 AND MICROCOSMUS SQUAMIGER MICHAELSEN, 1927 FROM THOOTHUKUDI COAST, INDIA H. Abdul Jaffar Ali In Taylor and Francis, , Jun 2015, Volume: 4, Page: 3005-7.
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Morphology-based taxonomical studies of ascidians in India are meagre due to lack of ascidian |
[3] |
NUMTS: AN IMPEDIMENT TO DNA BARCODING OF POLYCLINIDS, TUNICATA. N. SHABEER AHMED In Taylor and Francis, , Mar 2015, Volume: 1, Page: 3395-3398.
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The mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene, a widely accepted molecular marker for species identification and classification, has been questioned because of the presence of Numts. In this study we found the presence of Numts in the COI chromatogram of two tunicates, Polyclinum indicum and Polyclinum madrasensis belonging to the genus Polyclinum. Numts were also present in our sequence (Accession Number: KJ944391) and in other sequences belonging to genus Polyclinum in the GenBank record. The GeneBank database of genus Polyclinum contains COI-like sequences and COI pseudogenes, but no record of COI gene from Polyclinids. The prevalence of Numts in Polyclinids belonging to Tunicata, is an impediment to DNA barcoding studies of Polyclinum species. |
[4] |
IN SILICO ANALYSIS OF COI GENE SEQUENCE OF TWO COLONIAL ASCIDIANS POLYCLINUM INDICUM AND DIDEMNUM CANDIDUM FROM GULF OF MANNAR. N. SHABEER AHMED In ISLAMIAH COLLEGE, , Feb 2015, Volume: 1, Page: 217-224.
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CO1 gene sequences of 670 and 737 bps in length were obtained two colonial |
[5] |
ANTICATARACT ACTIVITY OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF NIGELLA SATIVA ON GLUCOSE INDUCED CATARACT IN GOAT EYE LENS N. SHABEER AHMED In Fortune Journals, , Dec 2011, Volume: 2, Page: 274-279.
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The present investigation was aimed to evaluate efficacy of ethanolic extract seeds of |
International Conferences
[1] |
DNA Barcoding of Three Colonial Ascidians from Indian Coastal Waters Shabeer Ahmed N In Global Initiatives for Sustainable Development: Issues and Strategies, , Jun 2019.
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Adult tunicate specimens collected from Gulf of Mannar (south east coast of India) were identified by |
National Seminars
[1] |
Biological identification of a colonial ascidian Eudistoma viride, Tokioka 1955 from Gulf of Mannar (south east coast of India). Shabeer Ahmed N In Today Graphics, , Feb 2019.
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[2] |
Biodiversity and the introduction of ascidian species in the Vizhinjam bay, south west coast of India Shabeer Ahmed N In Today Graphics, , Feb 2019.
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Workshops and Seminars Attended
International Seminars
[1] |
Recent Advances in Biotechnology Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 09 Jan 2020 to 09 Jan 2020 |
[2] |
Molecular Basis of Diseases Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 04 Jan 2018 to 04 Jan 2018 |
[3] |
International Seminar on Cell, Drug & Nanotechnology Attended, Shanmuga Industries Arts & Science College, Thiruvannamalai – 601601, 27 Dec 2012 to 27 Dec 2012 |
[4] |
International Seminar on Biochemistry for Tomorrow’s Medicine – VENI VIDI VICI 2012. Attended, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai, 22 Feb 2012 to 01 Jan 1970 |
National Seminars
[1] |
Awarness on Current Scenario of Biodiversity andThe Biodiversity Act, 2002 Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 27 Feb 2019 to 28 Feb 2019 |
[2] |
Recombinant DNA technology in Hormone and Vaccine Production Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 07 Mar 2018 to 07 Mar 2018 |
[3] |
Current Scenario and Future Perspectives of Molecular Biology in Environment and Medicine Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 14 Dec 2016 to 15 Dec 2016 |
[4] |
Emerging trends in mammalian cell culture. Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 28 Jan 2016 to 28 Jan 2016 |
[5] |
Nanomedicine and Phytotherapy- Current scenario and future prospects Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 11 Mar 2015 to 12 Mar 2015 |
[6] |
New perspectives in biotechnology For human welfare Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 01 Mar 2015 to 01 Mar 2015 |
[7] |
Marine Environmental Conservation Attended, V.O. Chidambaram College, Tuticorin, 10 Dec 2014 to 12 Dec 2014 |
[8] |
Functional Genomics Attended, Dr. M.G.R. University, Chennai., 26 Feb 2014 to 26 Feb 2014 |
[9] |
Advance trends in Bioscience Attended, Sri Vinayaga College of Arts and Science, 08 Feb 2013 to 08 Feb 2013 |
[10] |
Advanced Materials (NASAM- 2012) Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 04 Mar 2012 to 05 Mar 2012 |
[11] |
Recent Trends in Phytotherapy – RTPT 2012 Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 15 Feb 2012 to 01 Jan 1970 |
International Workshops
[1] |
One day International workshop on Advanced Bioinformatics, Biological Database and Genomics Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 11 Jan 2020 to 11 Jan 2020 |
National Workshops
[1] |
Intellectual Property Rights Attended, Sacred Hearts College (Autonomous) Tirupattur – 635601, 19 Sep 2019 to 20 Sep 2019 |
[2] |
Gene Technology Attended, B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai, 01 Mar 2014 to 02 Mar 2014 |
[3] |
Microarray Data Analysis Attended, Dr. M.G.R. University, Chennai., 27 Feb 2014 to 28 Feb 2014 |
[4] |
The magic of making teaching effective. Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 07 Oct 2013 to 07 Oct 2013 |
[5] |
N-LIST user awareness programme Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 08 Jul 2012 to 08 Jul 2012 |
International Conferences
[1] |
International Conference on Applications of Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (ICBN 2019) Attended, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai., 30 Sep 2019 to 01 Oct 2019 |
[2] |
International Conference on Advanced Trends and Innovations in Life Sciences Attended, Sacred Hearts College (Autonomous) Tirupattur – 635601, 27 Sep 2019 to 27 Sep 2019 |
National Conferences
[1] |
National Conference on Relevance of Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources. Attended, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore – 632 006, 13 Dec 2012 to 14 Dec 2012 |
[2] |
National Level Conference on Emerging Trends in Bioscience Attended, Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women, 25 Jan 2012 to 01 Jan 1970 |
[3] |
National level Biological congress on Bioscientific technologies "A Panacea for Human Health & Social Welfare" Attended, Muthayammal college of arts & sciences, Rasipuram, 06 Jan 2012 to 07 Jan 2012 |
Trainings
[1] |
Presentation Skills Level 2 Attended, Priyadarshini Engineering College, 06 Jan 2017 to 07 Jan 2017 |
Others
[1] |
Paradigm Shift in Quality of Higher Education Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 31 Mar 2019 to 31 Mar 2019 |
[2] |
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS & PATENT REGISTRATION Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 10 Sep 2017 to 10 Sep 2017 |
[3] |
One day orientation programme on Institutional preparedness for Autonomy review. Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 29 Oct 2014 to 29 Oct 2014 |
[4] |
e-Resources for Education & Research Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 09 Mar 2014 to 09 Mar 2014 |
[5] |
Advancements in Biotechnology for Human welfare and Environmental safety Attended, MMES Women’s Arts and Science College, Melvisharam, Vellore, 18 Feb 2014 to 18 Feb 2014 |
[6] |
Workshop on Digital Resources & Publications. Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 24 Oct 2013 to 24 Oct 2013 |
[7] |
Orientation programme on Enriching body and mind. Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 22 Sep 2013 to 22 Sep 2013 |
[8] |
UGC sponsored 2 day extension activity programme for farmers and general public on Breeding of ornamental fishes for profit and Earthworm & soil fertility. Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 26 Feb 2013 to 27 Feb 2013 |
[9] |
UGC Autonomous funded Workshop on Syllabi structure & Academic Audit Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 14 Feb 2013 to 14 Feb 2013 |
[10] |
State Level Seminar on The New Vistas in Bioproducts and Neurobiology Attended, Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women, 08 Aug 2012 to 08 Aug 2012 |
[11] |
UGC sponsored Orientation Programme on Evaluation and Examinations Reforms Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 09 Apr 2012 to 09 Apr 2012 |
[12] |
UGC sponsored orientation programme on Best practices in teaching and mentoring Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 08 Apr 2012 to 08 Apr 2012 |
[13] |
UGC sponsored Orientation Programme on Art of Text Book Writing Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 19 Feb 2012 to 19 Feb 2012 |
[14] |
State Level Symposium on Biotechnological Perspectives of Ornamental Fish Culture Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), 08 Feb 2012 to 02 Aug 2012 |
Awards & Honors
[1] |
Young Scientist Award 2019 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India, in association with University of Missouri, USA, Oct 2019 |
Memberships
[1] |
Life Member of Association of Indian Biologists (AIB), Chennai, Tamil Nadu. |
[2] |
Reviewer of Mitochondrial DNA Journal. |
[3] |
Member - Editorial Board of International journal of innovations in biological and chemical sciences. |

Dr. S.U Mohammed Riyaz M.Sc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D.,SET.,NPDF(SERB)
Assistant Professor
Dr.S.U.Mohammed Riyaz, completed his B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., in Biotechnology in University of Madras, Chennai and completed his M.Phil., in Bio
Read more...Dr.S.U.Mohammed Riyaz, completed his B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., in Biotechnology in University of Madras, Chennai and completed his M.Phil., in Biotechnology from PRIST University, Thanjavur. During his Postgraduation, on meritorious basis he has been selected for project dissertation in National Centre for Cell Science (An Autonomous Institute of Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India). After his PG, he as joined as Junior research fellow in DBT, Govt. of India funded project in MCRC, Chennai. Later on, he joined for his Doctorate in Dept. of Biotechnology, University of Madras, in specialization of Molecular Plant Virology and Genetic engineering, during his Ph.D., he has been awarded University Research Fellow for 3 years , during his doctorate he has published more than 10 international and national-WoS and Scopus indexed research publications. He has been awarded Young Researcher Award by Indian Virological Society, India for his exceptional work in doctorate. He has participated and also acted as resource person for many International and National conferences/Symposium/workshops/hands on training etc. He has been qualified TamilNadu State level Eligibility Test (SET) - 2016 for Assistant Professor in Life Sciences. Later on he joined as Senior Research Fellow (Extended) in Bose Institute, Kolkata (DBT, Govt. of India) , in the DBT-NWO (India-Netherlands) collaborative project. Later on, he moved on to Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-Madras) , as Project Officer, in the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Project (BMGF). After completing successfully both international and national projects , he has been awarded DST-SERB-NPDF (National Post Doctoral Fellowship), Govt. of India. (2017-2019), as Principal Investigator for budget of Rs.19,47,265/-. After completing successfully his Post Doctoral Fellow, he joined as Guest Faculty in Department of Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. Currenlty he is working as Assistant Professor in the prestigious century old college, namely, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, from September 2020 to till date. In cummulative, till date, he has published 20 publications as both research and review papers, with cummulative impact factor – 24.79, Web of Science citation - 48, h index - 4,Scopus citation- 75, h index- 4., Google scholar citaitons - 120, h- index -5, i10-index- 4., as on March 2021. He has been Editor of Proceedings of National Sympoisum/Conferences and also participated in several conferences/seminars/workshops/symposiums and have also organized National Conferences of DBT and DST – SERB Sponsored. To his credit he has about 100 Nos. of GenBank Accession numbers in NCBI of bacterial and whole genome plant viral sequences and one Bioproject and Sequence Read archive of microbiome and metagenomic seqences of bacteria (Accession number - PRJNA525283). He has been a Reviewer for Web of Science and Scopus indexed journals for Elsevier and Springer Publications. He also acts as a Editorial Board Member in American journal of Agriculture and Forestry , Science Publishing group, USA. He has authored many Book chapters in Springer Publications, Elsevier Publications and Bentham Science Publications. He has given invited talks and guest lectures in various universities and colleges.
Publications
International Journals
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Coronavirus - Science behind using soap and sanitizer and its insights in wearing mask from prevention of COVID-19 S.U.Mohammed Riyaz In International Journa of Science and Humanities, , Dec 2020, Volume: 6, Page: 82-89.
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Coronaviruses are an outsized family of viruses which may cause illness |
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Microbiome Identification from ice ice disease infected Kappaphycus alvarezii using 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis and in silico docking studies against carrageenan degrading bacteria. S.U.Mohammed Riyaz In Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, , Aug 2020, Volume: 27, Page: 1-8.
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The seaweeds are taxonomically diverse group of marine plants found in intertidal and sub-tidal regions all over the world. Like other plants seaweeds are also affected by microbial pathogens it reduces the quality and market value of seaweeds. Kappaphycus alvarezii is a main source for carrageenan it gets affected by microbiome in unfavorable conditions which leads to the formation of white thalli disease namely called as Ice-ice disease, where the seaweed tissue become white and hard. In this study we have isolated eight different bacterial species from ice -ice diseased seaweed and identified using molecular analysis and established these species has key role to cause the disease by producing kappa carragenase enzyme which hydrolysis kappa carrageenan. Molecular docking has been extensively used to discover new targets for existing and natural bacterial compounds or enzymes. Molecular docking was employed as an effective approach to locate the potential binding site of macromolecular targets, encouraging interaction with GLN102,ARG151,TYR161,GLU163,ASP168,TRP194,ARG196,ARG260. The results suggest that molecular docking is an effective approach to locate and identify the target bacterial enzyme which has carragenan degrading activity. The present study evidently demonstrates the degrading of kappa-carragenan by kappa-carragenase enzyme from particular bacterial strain namely P.carragenovara. |
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First report of Tomato leaf curl NewDelhi virus infecting Crossandra infundibuliformis (L.) in India. Deepan Sundarajan In Plant Disease, , Jan 2020, Volume: 104, Page: 999.
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Crossandra infundibuliformis (L.), commonly known as firecracker flower, is a common flowering plant belonging to the family Acanthaceae. It is commonly cultivated in southern India for its attractive flowers. Symptoms of leaf yellowing, leaf mottling, leaf curling, and distortion as well as stunted growth and flower abortion were observed in C. infundibuliformis plants grown in Dharmapuri district (Tamil Nadu, India). In 2011, we observed the first symptom of leaf curl disease, and a partial sequence of tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) was deposited in GenBank (JN410650). Further, in a survey conducted from 2013 to 2015, a total of 30 symptomatic samples suspected of begomovirus infection were collected along with a nonsymptomatic sample. In particular, intact twin icosahedral geminivirus particles (∼18 × 30 nm) were observed by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy in a partially purified extract from symptomatic leaves. Total DNA was extracted and subjected to PCR using coat protein gene-specific degenerate primers (FP/RP) (Riyaz et al. 2013) and replication-associated protein gene-specific degenerate primers ToLCNDVRepFP (5′-ATGAAGTAWGAACAGCCRCAC-3′) and ToLCNDVRepRP (5′-CCATCCGAACATTCAGGGAG-3′). PCR products of the expected sizes of ∼500 and ∼850 bp were obtained from 25 out of 30 plants, and respective PCR products were eluted from gels and sequenced. In sequence analysis, the isolate from C. infundibuliformis (CI1) showed 89 to 92% nucleotide identity with the ToLCNDV isolates reported earlier from India (KM269361, KM269355, and KP868764). Rolling circle amplification (RCA) was performed using a TempliPhi kit (GE Healthcare). RCA products were subjected to PCR amplification employing abutting primers AKKCI1F (5′-ACCTAATGGCAGAATTGTAATTTTG-3′) and AKKCI1R (5′-AATATTATACGAATGGCCGCTTTAG-3′) for DNA-A and BKKCI1F (5′-ACCGAAAGGCCGCGAAAATTTATCCTG-3′) and BKKCI1R (5′-AATATTAGACGAAAGGCCGCTATGA-3′) for DNA-B. The amplified PCR products were ligated into pJET1.2/blunt vector and cloned using a CloneJet PCR cloning kit (Thermo Scientific, U.S.A.). The clones were sequenced by primer walking, and the corresponding sequences assembled to DNA-A and DNA-B fragments were deposited under GenBank accessions MK395548 and MK395549, respectively. DNA-A (2,742 bp) showed 96% sequence identity with the DNA-A component of a ToLCNDV isolate infecting the bitter gourd crop in India (KP868764), whereas DNA-B (2,694 bp) showed 87% identity with the DNA-B component of a ToLCNDV isolate from India infecting chrysanthemum (MG758147). In addition, association of a betasatellite was also confirmed through PCR assay using universal primer pair Beta01/Beta02 (Briddon et al. 2002), followed by sequencing. The nucleotide sequence of the associated betasatellite (1,352 bp) shared 93.7% identity with the betasatellite component of tomato leaf curl New Delhi betasatellite (ToLCuNDB) reported from New Delhi (JX679002) on tomato. The betasatellite sequence was deposited in GenBank (MK040727). This study records the coexistence of bipartite ToLCNDV and ToLCuNDB in C. infundibuliformis with the evidence of their full-length genome for the first time from India. |
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Penicillial Hydroxamate Siderophore, Accelerates wound healing in Diabetic rats. Ravindran Sangeetha Kumari In Egyptian Journal of Experimental Biology , , Feb 2019, Volume: 15, Page: 51-63.
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Fungal siderophores are less studied group of |
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PYRROLO isolated from Marine sponge associated bacterium Halobacillus kuroshimensis SNSAB01–antifouling study based on molecular docking, diatom adhesion and mussel byssal thread inhibition. S Nalini In Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, , Jan 2019, Volume: 173, Page: 9-17.
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In the present study, an attempt has been made to explore the antifouling potential of bioactive compound isolated from sponge associated bacterium Halobacillus kuroshimensis SNSAB01. The crude extract of SNSAB01 strongly inhibited the growth of fouling bacterial strains with least minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC). The bioactive compound was characterized through FT-IR, HPLC, GCsingle bondMS and NMR predicted as ‘pyrrolo”. From the mass spectral library, structure was elucidated as pyrrolo [1, 2-a] pyrazine-1, 4-dione, hexahydro. The in silico studies provided encouraging docking scores with two interactions by GLN 200 and GLU 304. The extract inhibited 89% diatom adhesion at 350 μg/ml concentration against Amphora sp. An EC50 value of 150 μg/ml for 50% inhibition of byssal thread of Perna viridis and LC50 was found to be 500 μg/ml. The LC50/EC50 ratio of 3.0 indicated nontoxic to nature. The result suggested that pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine-1,4-dione can be used for antifouling coating |
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Natural infection and recombination analysis of bipartite begomovirus and its cognate betasatellite in Benincasa hispida. S.U.Mohammed Riyaz In International Journal of Virology , , Dec 2018, Volume: 14, Page: 1-12.
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Abstract: Background and Objective: Whitefly-transmitted begomoviruses are the most important limiting factor in ash gourd cultivation in India. This work enlightened about the adaptability and evolution of new begomovirus complexes by interactions between begomoviruses and satellites by mixed infection and recombination. Materials and Methods: Full length genome of bipartite Squash leaf curl China virus (SLCCNV) was amplified by RCA, subsequently its cloned in pBSKII+ vector and sequenced, with universal beta-satellite primers. Croton yellow vein mosaic beta-satellite (CroYVMB), β-satellite and recombination analysis was done through RDP4. Results: Benincasa hispida was a new host for begomovirus, the presence of two different begomovirus species was identified as SLCCNV isolate KP1 and CroYVMB in B. hispida infection was observed. Recombination analysis would serve as a possible evidence for interspecies recombination between the three begomoviral entities-ToLCNDV, SLCCNV and CroYVMB that had been suspected for SLCCNV-KP1infection in the collected B. hispida. Conclusion: Novel recombination was found in DNA-A and DNA β while DNA B was not recombinant; which helped to reduce the host range and severity of the infestation. This frequency of emerging new SLCCNV strains in ash gourd indicating that the virus species had undergone recombination |
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Developing a Programmable, Self- Assembling Squash leaf Curl China virus (SLCCNV) Capsid Proteins Into “ Nanocargo”- Like Architecture. Raja Muthuramalingam T In ACS Applied Bio Materials , , Nov 2018, Volume: 1, Page: 1741-1757.
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A new era has begun in which pathogens have become useful scaffolds for nanotechnology applications. In this research/study, an attempt has been made to generate an empty cargo-like architecture from a plant pathogenic virus named Squash leaf curl China virus (SLCCNV). In this approach, SLCCNV coat protein monomers are obtained efficiently by using a yeast Pichia pastoris expression system. Further, dialysis of purified SLCCNV-CP monomers against various pH modified (5–10) disassembly and assembly buffers produced a self-assembled “Nanocargo”-like architecture, which also exhibited an ability to encapsulate magnetic nanoparticles in vitro. Bioinformatics tools were also utilized to predict the possible self-assembly kinetics and bioconjugation sites of coat protein monomers. Significantly, an in vitro biocompatibility study using SLCCNV-Nanocargo particles showed low toxicity to the cells, which eventually proved as a potential nanobiomaterial for biomedical applications. |
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Antibacterial macro molecules from marine organisms S Nalini In International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, , Aug 2018, Volume: 115, Page: 696-710.
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Marine ecosystem comprises of microorganisms, plants, invertebrates and vertebrates which were rich source of diverse antimicrobial products, which were structurally unique belonging to a known class of macromolecules like peptides, terpenes, alkaloids and proteins, etc. Natural macromolecules from marine ecological niches are a promising source of antibacterial agents against several drug resistant strains of pathogenic microorganisms; whereas rest of the metabolites were derived from marine flora and fauna while some arise from microbes associated with living organisms. >30,000 natural macromolecules have been identified and reported from marine organisms, however only few macromolecules are being explored and validated. The discovery of marine antibacterial macromolecules plays a significant part in the field of drug discovery and biomedical research. Despite the fact that literatures were documented on the antifungal, antiviral, antimalarial and anticancer properties, this review exclusively highlights the different antibacterial natural macromolecules from marine sources like bacteria, fungi, sponge, algae, bryozoans, tunicates, corals, cnidarians, arthropods and echinoderm along with their mode of action. |
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Nanobiotechnology approach using plant rooting hormone synthesized silver nanoparticle as “nanobullets” for the dynamic applications in horticulture–an in vitro and ex vitro study Raja Muthuramalingam T In Arabian Journal of Chemistry, , Jan 2018, Volume: 11, Page: 48-61.
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Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with science and technology and business of plant cultivation and it is considered to be the foremost part of the world economy. Even though, one of the major challenges which has seriously influenced the economic loss of horticulture is rooting of cuttings and root growth inhibiting plant pathogens. To address this issue through nanobiotechnology, we ingeniously build a concept of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) as “nano-bullets” can act for a dual mode like root enhancer and pathogen destroyer on the target site. After that, we succeeded in AgNPs synthesis, using two auxin rooting hormones of Indole-3-acetic acid and Indole-3-butyric acid as a reducing cum stabilizing agent. Further, its efficacy of root promoting and pathogen inhibitory action was sufficiently validated through in vitro and ex vitro studies with model plants and plant pathogens. As a result, the action duality of hormone-stabilized AgNPs was manifested to threefold enhanced root growth compared to controls and it increased the rooting capabilities against root growth inhibiting phytopathogens. This feature was also proved by the direct antifungal assay. Moreover, hormone-AgNPs left no toxicity to treated plants which was revealed by RAPD molecular markers. Therefore, with a detailed study and analysis with instruments such as Spectroscopy, TEM, Zetasizer, FTIR, Cyclic Voltammetry, Fluorescence microscopy (nanoparticles uptake), SEM coupled with EDS (bioaccumulation), TGA (grafting density) and PCR (RAPD analysis), this study can unravel the relevance, scope and current challenges at horticulture plants root development and plant disease management for the sustainable agricultural crop production. |
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RAPD Marker assisted quality assessment of Genetic relatedness among Jatropha cultivars of coastal district in South India S.U. Mohammed Riyaz In International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, , Aug 2016, Volume: 4, Page: 1-9.
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PCR-based Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers have been used extensively |
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DNA Templated Self-assembly of Gold nanoparticles Cluster in Colorimetric Detection of Plant Viral DNA using Gold Nanoparticles conjugated Bi- functional Oligonucleotide Probe. G.Dharanivasan In RSC Advances, , Jan 2016, Volume: 6, Page: 11773-11785.
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The DNA templated self-assembly of gold nanoparticles clustered in different configurations (n = 2–∞) was investigated in the colorimetric detection of ToLCNDV DNA using a gold nanoparticle conjugated bifunctional oligonucleotide probe. The AuNP-bifunctional oligonucleotide probe conjugate was prepared using citrate capped AuNPs (∼19 nm) and virus specific ssoligo probes 1 and 2. Each conjugate consisted of ∼105 ssoligo probes 1 and 2, specific for the forward and reverse strands of the PCR amplified ToLCNDV dsDNA target. The intensity of the UV-visible absorbance spectra of AuNP-bifunctional oligonucleotide probes decreased gradually after hybridization with increasing ratios of dsDNA targets (0.0–1.0). Hybridized AuNP-bifunctional oligonucleotide probes showed gradual resistance against salt induced aggregation with increasing concentrations of dsDNA target, up to the ratio of 1.0. The color of solution remained red even after hybridization of the AuNP-bifunctional oligonucleotide probe with the dsDNA target. These hybridized AuNP-bifunctional oligonucleotide probes were found as clusters with different configurations (n = 2–11) and defined interparticle distances (1.3–2.1 nm). This target DNA guided the self-assembly of the AuNP-bifunctional oligonucleotide probes which is the reason for the different optical absorbance properties of hybridized solutions before and after the salt treatment. An exciting finding of this investigation is that the AuNP-bifunctional oligonucleotide probes were anchored on the center core particle, tending to form a AuNP cluster that incorporated from 1–6 Au-NP probes and extended to 8 and 10 with an increasing size of core particle diameter. The assembly of three dimensional DNA templated AuNP clusters in flower and pyramid shapes was possible with a dsDNA target and a AuNP-bifunctional oligonucleotide probe but not with a AuNP-monofunctional oligonucleotide probe. The limit of detection of dsDNA target in this bifunctional nanoprobe assay was ∼7.2 ng. Also, this AuNP-bifunctional oligonucleotide probe could reduce the concentration of target DNA required for colorimetric detection by half, as it could recognise both strands in the dsDNA target simultaneously. The proof of this concept will be used for further development of ultra sensitive nanoassay methods and will also be applicable for materials science applications |
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Preparation, characterization and application of antibody-conjugated gold nanoparticles in the purification of begomovirus. D.Michael Immanuel Jesse In RSC Advances, , Nov 2015, Volume: 5, Page: 99820-99831.
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Begomovirus (family-Geminiviridae) infects a wide range of commercial crops like tomato, bean, cassava, cotton, cucurbits and chilli. Purification of begomoviruses from the infected plants, in particular from vegetable crops remains challenging. The conventional process of begomovirus purification requires sophisticated instruments and moreover, it is time-consuming. Herein, we used antibody-conjugated magnetic nanoparticles (Ab-MNPs) to purify begomoviruses from the infected plants. MNPs were prepared using the co-precipitation method (at pH between 8 and 12 & size 25 nm). The prepared MNPs were functionalized with APTES (at pH 7) and confirmed with FTIR. Thus functionalized MNPs were conjugated with polyclonal antibodies (pAbs) using EDC–NHS chemistry (size = 80 nm). The crude extract prepared from the infected plants was suspended in the solution of Ab-MNPs and separated using a magnet. The captured virus particles were released into the aqueous solution (at pH 10). SDS-PAGE analysis and PCR analysis were done to confirm the presence of viral infection. |
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New record of bipartite Squash leaf curl China virus (SLCCNV) and Croton yellow vein mosaic beta satellite associated with yellow vein disease of ash gourd in India. S.U.Mohammed Riyaz In New Disease Reports - British Society of Plant Pathology , , Feb 2015, Volume: 31, Page: 3.
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Benincasa hispida commonly known as winter melon or ash gourd is the only member of its genus belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae. It is one of the most commercially important vegetable crops cultivated in the Indian subcontinent, especially in the state of Tamil Nadu, where leaf curl disease of this plant has become a serious problem recently. |
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A computational approach to predict the regulation of antioxidant enzyme, catalase in the plant defence mechanism D.Michael Immanuel Jesse In International Journal of Computer Applications, , Dec 2014, Volume: 107, Page: 30-37.
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Plants defense system protects themselves from pathogens in two ways by preformed mechanisms and through infection-induced responses of the immune system. It is always apparent as a restriction of pathogen growth and spread to a little zone around the infected area. During localized cell death, the visible necrotic lesion evokes up and induces the programmed cell death (apoptosis). Systemic acquired resistance (SAR) will be helpful to the infected plants after a period of 5-7 days. Salicylic acid (SA) is a plant hormone essential for the immunity in plants. SA has been found to involve in the control of microbe/pathogen-associated molecular pattern triggered immunity, effector-triggered immunity and system acquired resistance (SAR). The binding modes and the bonding pattern between salicylic acid and the enzyme catalase is still unknown. In our study, the different binding modes of salicylic acid in different pockets were analyzed. Among the chosen pockets, the best probable binding pocket was identified computationally based on the binding energy, intra-molecular energy, internal energy and inhibition constant between two molecules. |
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Effective ex situ conservation of endangered species Beloperoneplumbaginifolia nees: a medicinal plant. Raja Muthuramalingam T In International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Science. , , Apr 2014, Volume: 4, Page: 1-6.
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Beloperone plumbaginifolia is a wild shrub, identified as an endangered medicinal species by the |
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First report on a variant of Squash leaf curl China virus (SLCCNV) infecting Benincasa hipsida in India. S.U.Mohammed Riyaz In New Disease Reports - British Society of Plant Pathology , , Dec 2013, Volume: 28, Page: 20.
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Benincasa hispida (family Cucurbitaceae), known as winter melon, white gourd, winter gourd or ash gourd, is one of the commercially most important vegetable crops cultivated in the Indian subcontinent. Leaf curl disease of winter melon has become a serious problem in the state of Tamil Nadu, which is one of the major growing areas for this crop in India. Severe disease incidence is found in the Perambalur district state of Tamil Nadu, with up to 100% crop loss recorded over the period December 2012 to May 2013. |
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Characterization and rapid identification of closely related Candida species from immuno- compromised individuals by internally transcribed (ITS) rRNA spacer region. Gokul Raj In International Journal of Current Science, , Apr 2012, Volume: 3, Page: 84-88.
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The purpose of the present study has been to isolate and identify Candida at the species level using different methods. Germ tube, Chlamydospore formation, Sugar fermentation, Sugar assimilation, CHROM agar and also PCR-based assays were used to differentiate the Candida sp. by using an ITS primer. In all, 20 organisms were isolated from the immuno-compromised patients (N =20) with symptoms of oral Candidiasis. PCR analysis and other methods described here is a relatively easy, reproducible and reliable technique and the same was applied to identify the organisms at species-specific level. These findings demonstrate that this method will be useful for identifying closely related species. |
National Journals
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Diabetic foot ulceration and Wound Healing Dressing materials Manikandan Dhayalan In Indian Journal of Diabetes and Endocrinology, , Jan 2020, Volume: 2, Page: 37-41.
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Wound dressings signify a part of the organization of diabetic foot ulceration. Preferably, dressings should assuage symptoms, provide wound protection, and persuade healing. No single dressing fulfills all the requirements of a diabetic patient with an infected foot ulcer. Dressing’s research in this area is in general poor. On the other hand, each category of dressings has particular characteristics that aid selection. Non glue dressings are simple, low-cost, and well tolerate. Foam and alginate dressings are highly absorbent and effective for heavily exuding wounds Dressings contain inadine and silver may aid in managing wound infection. Occlusive dressings should be avoided for infected wounds. All dressings require frequent change for wound inspection. Profoundly exudation ulcers require frequent change to reduce maceration of surrounding skin. Dressing alternative should be guided by the characteristics of the ulcer, the requirements of the patient, and costs |
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Characterization and Identification of isolated bacteria from ice-ice disease infected seaweed Kappaphycus alvarezii. S.U.Mohammed Riyaz In Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences , , Aug 2019, Volume: 48, Page: 1286-1290.
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Ice-ice disease occurs in cultivated algal seaweed Kappaphycus alvarezii due to pathogenic bacterial infections. This seaweed has rich source of carrageenan widely known as the kappa carrageenan. Generally, ice-ice disease leads to whitening of the branches initiated with colour changes of the thalli, which become transparent in the end. This study was aimed to isolate and identify the bacteria based on morphology and biochemical characterization on ice-ice diseased K. alvarezii from three different places, namely, Kottapatinam, Thondi and Rameswaram. The bacterium was isolated in Zobell Marine Agar (ZMA) and thiosulfate-citrate-bile saltsucrose (TCBS) agar. Morphological and biochemical characterizations revealed that the isolated bacteria causing ice-ice disease were closely related to the genera Bacillus in ZMA and Vibrio species in TCBS. Total viability count, physical and chemical properties of the bacteria by gram staining and morphological analysis were done for all species isolated from three places |
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Antifouling activity of alkaline protease from halotolerant Bacillus sp. isolated from marine source. G.Kavitha In Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences , , Aug 2019, Volume: 48, Page: 1274-1279.
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In this study, an attempt has been made to explore the antifouling activity of the marine halotolerant bacterium, namely, Bacillus sp. About 10 different bacteria were isolated using the Zobell marine agar medium from the marine sediment samples that were collected from the Marina beach, Bay of Bengal, India. The growth pattern tests of the 10 bacteria were documented. Among the 10 different isolates, two exhibited the protease activity in skim milk agar. The antifouling activity was further tested against five different fouling bacteria. The antifouling activity of alkaline protease isolated from Bacillus sp. inferred that it exhibited pronounced inhibitory zones against fouling bacterial strains with least minimal inhibitory concentration range between 25 and 100 units/mg protein. Anticrustacean assay was performed using Artemia salina of alkaline protease, which showed good activity. The results suggest that Bacillus sp. produced an extracellular alkaline protease, which was responsible for the antifouling and algicidal activity of marine fouling organisms. This study tends to indicate that Bacillus sp. could be further explored for the development of new antifouling agents. |
Books
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Plant Virus Diversity and Ecology S.U.Mohammed Riyaz In Plant Virus - Host Interaction- Molecular Approaches and Virus Evolution 2nd Edition, , Jan 2021.
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Viruses are sub-microscopic infectious particles (virions) made up of protein |
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Current progress in the solid-state fermentation and utilization of agroindustrial residues for the production of biologically active secondary metabolites S Nalini In Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science, , Jan 2021.
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In the last few decades, there has been major technology advancement in solid-state fermentation (SSF) process. This chapter discusses about current progress in SSF and usage of agroindustrial waste or residues (AIW) as substrate for the production of biologically active metabolite. The modeling in SSF and types of bioreactor (BR) used in the SSF process is also discussed in this chapter. The progresses in enhancement of solid-state fermentation BR design have attracted the industries for a new process development. The continuous ongoing research in modeling and designing of bioreactor for the solid-state fermentation process is anticipated to lead commercial scale-up. Computational stimulation and mathematical model are important tools for developing the operational condition and control strategies to deal with the heat and mass transfer challenges; the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is used in SSF bioreactors. SSF enhances the cost-effective importance to these AIW or by-products and at the same time resolves the issue of their removal, which may lead to pollution. |
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Integrated Pest Management Approaches S.U.Mohammed Riyaz In Geminiviruses, , Jul 2019.
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Integrated pest management (IPM) is an internationally recognized approach to pest and disease control. IPM embraces diversity, is knowledge intensive, and varies by crop, scale, and geographical location. All farmers practice IPM to some degree, including the cultural control techniques that underpin all good farming practices. In reality, most farming practice is neither IPM nor non-IPM, but can be defined at a point along the so-called IPM continuum from chemically intensive systems to bio-intensive systems. IPM was initially conceptualized to reduce dependence on pesticides and their effects on the environment. It has been built into virus control strategies from the beginning of plant virology because of the known in vivo insensitivity of viruses to chemical agents. Several methodologies are available for implementing IPM for Bemisia tabaci populations: chemical control with selective insecticides, biological control, crop plant resistance, and physical/mechanical methods. Insecticides, by their poisonous nature, are often harmful to natural enemies and therefore are disruptive to overall pest management. However, the more modern materials that are effective for B. tabaci control are relatively specific to the target pests and therefore less harmful to natural enemies and the environment; consequently, they are also more suitable for integrative combination with other methods. Conventional IPM technologies, such as intercropping, will yield mixed results with little, if any, beneficial impact on pest population in crops. This chapter reviews the known measures used for reducing populations of B. tabaci, advocating the view that only a comprehensive approach incorporating IPM programs will offer effective and sustainable strategies for managing whiteflies. Reference1 |
Workshops and Seminars Attended
International Seminars
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Computational Drug Discovery in Pharma R&D organized by Bioinforamtics Infrastructure facility (BTBI-DBT funded), Attended, Department of Biotechnology and CAS in Crystallography and Biophysics, University of Madras, 05 Jul 2007 to 05 Jul 2007 |
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Techniques in Biotechnology-Immunocytochemistry Attended, Department of Biotechnology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai-600025., 08 May 2007 to 11 May 2007 |
National Seminars
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National Virtual Symposium on “Agricultural Biotechnology” Attended, Centre for Ocean Research , Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai , 24 Aug 2020 to 25 Aug 2020 |
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National Symposium on Cutting edge approaches for sustainable plant disease management and ensuring farmers’ profit Attended, ICAR-NRC Banana, Tiruchirapalli, 21 Dec 2018 to 23 Dec 2018 |
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DST – SERB Sponsored National Symposium on the Impact of Biofouling on Coastal Structures and Marine Industries (Biofouling 2018) Organized, Centre for Ocean Research (DST-FIST Sponsored Centre), Col.Dr.Jeppiaar Research Park, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai- 119., 08 Aug 2018 to 09 Aug 2018 |
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DBT Sponsored National Symposium on the Application of Genomics and proteomics in aquaculture, fisheries and marine biology (omicsAFM2018) Organized, Centre for Ocean Research (DST-FIST Sponsored Centre), Col.Dr.Jeppiaar Research Park, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai- 119., 20 Jun 2018 to 21 Jun 2018 |
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Biology and Application potentials of Fungi Attended, Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai-25 , 11 Aug 2014 to 11 Aug 2014 |
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Symposium on Heading towards Molecular Horizons in Plant Pathology: Host Resistance,Pathogen Dynamics, Diagnostics and Management Attended, Indian Phytopathological Society – Southern zone and Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore., 16 Nov 2012 to 17 Nov 2012 |
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National Seminar on Current Trends in Biotechnological Strategies for Eco- Friendly Crop protection Attended, Sun Agro Biotech Research Centre and Dept. of Zoology, University of Madras, 16 Dec 2011 to 17 Dec 2011 |
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National Symposium on “Sustainable Management of Biodiversity using Science and Technology Attended, University of Kerala , 24 Nov 2011 to 26 Nov 2011 |
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National Seminar on Frontiers in Biotechnology (NSFB-2009) Attended, Department of Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore., 22 Jul 2009 to 24 Jul 2009 |
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Trends in Microbial Research Attended, Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University, Chennai-600025 , 27 Feb 2009 to 27 Feb 2009 |
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Biotechnology: UK and Indian Perspectives Attended, British Council and Anna University-Chennai, 11 Sep 2007 to 12 Sep 2007 |
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Basic Sciences: Scope and Hope Attended, Senate House, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai – 600005, 23 Aug 2007 to 23 Aug 2007 |
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Tsunami and its Management and Bio- Diesel- manufacturing and is Uses Attended, Loyola College , Chennai, 28 Feb 2005 to 01 Mar 2005 |
National Workshops
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Insect-Plant Interactions and Insect Pest Management” Attended, Centre for Climate Change Studies at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), Chennai , 04 Jan 2018 to 05 Jan 2018 |
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Author workshop Attended, Springer and Anna University Chennai , 17 Mar 2015 to 17 Mar 2015 |
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Workshop on Chromatographic Techniques Attended, Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Madras, Chennai-25 , 25 Feb 2013 to 25 Feb 2013 |
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Animal Ethical issues and GLP for Animal Handling Attended, Institutional Animal Ethical Committee, Maraimalai Campus, University of Madras, Chennai – 600025., 17 Mar 2011 to 18 Mar 2011 |
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PATENT AWARNESS Attended, Patent information cell, University of Madras in assocaition with TamilNadu State Council for Science and Technology, 17 Apr 2009 to 17 Apr 2009 |
International Conferences
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8th International Geminivirus Symposium & 6th International ssDNA Comparative Virology Workshop Attended, JNU & Indian Virological Society, New Delhi , 07 Nov 2016 to 10 Nov 2016 |
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Asia Pacific Congress of Virology - VIROCON 2013 Attended, Amity University, Noida, 17 Dec 2013 to 20 Dec 2013 |
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International Symposium on Current Status & Opportunities in Aromatic & Medicinal plants Attended, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR) Lucknow-226015, India, 21 Feb 2010 to 24 Feb 2010 |
National Conferences
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Recent Advances in Marine Sciences Attended, Centre for Ocean Research, Sathyabama University, Chennai-600119., 13 Sep 2017 to 14 Sep 2017 |
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XXIV National Conference on Indian Virological Society (IVS) – VIROCON 2015 on “Transboundary Viral Diseases under One Health : Prespectives and Challenges Attended, Department of Microbiology,NEIGRIHMS,Shillong, 08 Oct 2015 to 10 Oct 2015 |
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National conference on Recent trends in virology in the Omics Era -VIROCON 2014 Attended, TNAU, Coimbatore, 18 Dec 2014 to 20 Dec 2014 |
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National Conference on Algology, Mycology and Plant Pathology Attended, CAS in Botany, University of Madras , 19 Feb 2014 to 20 Feb 2014 |
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National Virology Conference Frontiers in Virology Targeting Viruses: Surveillance Identification and Management Attended, Vidya Prathishthan’s School of Biotechnology, Vidyanagari, Baramati Dist. Pune, 08 Nov 2012 to 10 Nov 2012 |
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National Conference on Biotechnology for Human Development Attended, School of Biosciences and Technology, VIT University, , 27 Nov 2009 to 28 Nov 2009 |
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Newer antituberculosis drugs:antibiotics from untapped sources and from synthesized compounds Attended, L&T Microbiology Research Centre, Vision Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya and IAMM, Chennai, 24 Feb 2007 to 24 Feb 2007 |
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Students Rights and Responsibilities under Democracy Organized, Loyola College-34, 17 Mar 2006 to 17 Mar 2006 |
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Recent trends in Biotechnology - BIOGENICS ‘05”, Attended, Department of Biotechnology, Sree Buddha College of Engineering, Co-sponsored by ANERT, Govt. of Kerala, 09 Mar 2005 to 10 Mar 2005 |
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Microbial and Plant Biotechnology Attended, Loyola College, Chennai , 17 Feb 2005 to 19 Feb 2005 |
Short Term Courses
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One day Practical course on DNA Taxonomy and Phylogeny Attended, Centre for Climate Change Studies, IRC, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), Chennai-600119., 09 May 2018 to 09 May 2018 |
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Introductory course on Next Generation Amplicon Sequencing – data analysis Attended, Centre for Climate Change Studies, IRC,Sathyabama University, Chennai-600119., 30 Aug 2017 to 31 Aug 2017 |
Trainings
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Hands on Training Programme on Gas Chromatography &Mass Spectrometry Attended, Centre for Ocean Research, Sathyabama University, Chennai-600 119., 30 Nov 2017 to 01 Dec 2017 |
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Hands on training and workshop on ICP-MS Attended, Centre for Ocean Research, Sathyabama University, Chennai-600 119., 25 Oct 2017 to 26 Oct 2017 |
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Lab Animal Handling and Research Attended, CSIR and Centre for Laboratory Animal Technology and Research, Sathyabama University, Chennai, 05 Jul 2017 to 07 Jul 2017 |
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Cell cycle Analysis and Apoptosis Assay Attended, Department of Biotechnology, Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai , 29 Jun 2017 to 30 Jun 2017 |
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Plant Molecular Virology sponsored by DST-PURSE Organized, Dept. of Biotechnology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai , 02 Feb 2015 to 05 Feb 2015 |
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UGC-NRCBS 19th Winter School Workshop on Plant Viruses as Tools in Biotechnology Attended, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 01 Nov 2011 to 15 Nov 2011 |
[7] |
Basics in Molecular Biology and Microbiology Techniques Attended, Shri AMM MCRC , Chennai, 18 May 2007 to 30 Jun 2007 |
[8] |
Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology Organized, Loyola College, Chennai, 18 Jan 2006 to 28 Jan 2006 |
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Immunotechnology and Plant Tissue Culture Attended, Shreedhar Bhats Laboratory- Bangalore, 21 Dec 2005 to 30 Dec 2005 |
Guest Lectures
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Research Methodology in Life Sciences Organized, Seminar Hall, Islamiah College, Vaniyambadi, 16 Mar 2021 to 16 Mar 2021 |
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Medicinal Plant and its Applications Attended, Islamiah College, Auditorium, 15 Mar 2021 to 15 Mar 2021 |
[3] |
Geminiviruses – Molecular Biology, impacts and challenges in agriculture. Organized, Department of Biotechnology, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, 29 May 2020 to 29 May 2020 |
Awards & Honors
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DST-SERB National Post Doctoral Fellowship Department of Science and Technology, SERB, Govt .of.India - Jun 2017 |
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Best Oral Presentation Award Department of Microbiology,NEIGRIHMS,Shillong , Oct 2015 |
[3] |
Young Researcher Award Indian Virological Society , Oct 2015 |
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Best Oral Presentation Award CAS in Botany, University of Madras , Feb 2014 |
[5] |
Excellence in Leadership Quality Loyola College, Chennai, Dec 2005 |
Memberships
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Editorial Board Member of American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, Science Publishing Group, New York, U.S.A. . |
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Journal Reviewer of Plant Biotechnology Reports (Springer) . |
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Journal Reviewer of Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology (Elsevier) . |
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Member of Indian Society of Cell Biology. |
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Member of Biotech Research Society. |
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Member of Society for Biotechnologists India. |
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Member of Indian Virological Society. |

Dr. ML Mohammed Kaleem Arshan MSc.,Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Publications International Journals [1] PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF DIFFERENT SOLVENT EXTRACTS FROM Annona squamosa Linn.
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International Journals
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PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF DIFFERENT SOLVENT EXTRACTS FROM Annona squamosa Linn. LEAVES ML MOHAMMED KALEEM ARSHAN In Asian Journal of Advances in Research, , Jul 2020, Volume: 4(1), Page: 35-40.
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Plants are the chief source of natural compounds used for medicine, in which medicinal plants have attracted considerable interest and most attention for their wide variety of bioactive metabolites. Numerous studies have been carried out to screen extracts from medicinal plants for the presence of novel compounds and an investigation of their biological activities. Annona squamosa Linn. has extensively been used in the traditional and folkloric medicine and found to possess many biological activities. This study was carried out to evaluate the phytochemical screening and antioxidant activities of acetone, chloroform, hexane, methanol, Petroleum ether and aqueous extracts of Annona squamosa Linn. leaves. The antioxidant properties were determined by scavenging 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH) method. Results of phytochemical analysis of extracts showed the presence of glycosides, saponins, tannins, flavonoids, phenols, etc. In-vitro antioxidant activities clearly suggest that methanol extract has higher antioxidant activity than the other extract due to a higher presence of phenolic and flavonodal constituents in the methanol extract. These experimental findings would further establish the scientific basis of the traditional uses of the plant in the management of different conditions as well as control of different disease. |
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ANTIFUNGAL POTENTIAL OF PLANTS EXTRACT AGAINST THE FUNGAL PATHOGENS IN CUCUMBER AND BITTER GOURD (CUCURBITACEAE) REENU MISHRA In Asian Journal of Advances in Research, , Jul 2020, Volume: 4(1), Page: 25-28.
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The fungicidal activity of five aqueous plant extracts from Azadiracta indica, Eichhornia crassipes, Calatropis procera, Parthinium hysterophorous and Lanta camara was assessed for their antifungal efficacy on the phytopathogenic fungi of Cucumis sativus (Cucumber) and Monardica charantia (Bitter Gourd), Corynespora cassiicola and Cercospera citrullina, causative agents of these plants. Three of the five plant extracts were effective against these phytopathogenic fungi. Parthinium hysterophorous, Azadiracta indica and Calatropis procera, extracts were highly active and showed fungicidal activities against phytopathogenic fungi with a minimum concentration (100%). In contrast, Lanta camara extract showed moderate antifungal activity, while Eichhornia crassipes was not effective against phytopathogenic fungi. Therefore the present study was aimed to investigate the fungicidal properties of medicinal plants. These effective plant extracts can contribute to the development of potentially effective and environmentally safe alternative fungicides to control the damping of phytopathogenic fungi in cucumber and bitter gourd. |
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In vitro ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS AGAINST SELECTED PATHOGENIC MICROBES ML MOHAMMED KALEEM ARSHAN In Asian Journal of Advances in Research, , Jun 2020, Volume: 3(4), Page: 1-5.
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The emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance, as well as the evolution of new strains of pathogens, are of great concern to the global health community. The effective treatment of a disease involves the development of new pharmaceutical products or a potential source of new drugs. Herbal medicines in common use in our community could be an excellent source of medication to combat this problem. This study focuses on exploring the antimicrobial properties of plants that are commonly used as traditional medicines. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of medicinal plants such as Asparagus racemosus, Cyperus rotundus, Zingiber officinale, Terminalia bellirica, Tinospora cordifolia, Acacia concinna and Cedrus deodara against different Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains. The evaluation of antimicrobial activity of each plant extracts was carried out using the disc diffusion method. The antibacterial activity of aqueous extracts of Terminalia chebula, Justicia adhatoda, Terminalia bellirica, Withania somnifera and Zingiber officinale were found to be better/equally effective compared to standard antibiotics. Terminalia chebula and Terminalia bellirica showed maximum activity against selected fungal strains. The result confirmed the effectiveness of certain selected plant extracts as natural antimicrobials and suggested the possibility of using them in drugs for the treatment of infectious diseases caused by test organisms. |
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BIOGENIC SYNTHESIS OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES FROM MANGROVE PLANT Lumnitzera racemosa AND ITS PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING & ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY ML MOHAMMED KALEEM ARSHAN In Asian Journal of Advances in Research, , May 2020, Volume: 3(2), Page: 29-36.
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Recent advancements in nanotechnology based compounds have opened a new horizon for combating multi drug resistance in microorganisms. In particular, the use of silver nanoparticles as a potent for antibacterial agent has focused much attention. Silver nanoparticles exhibit their antimicrobial abilities through multifaceted mechanisms. Silver nanoparticles adhesive to microbial cells, penetration inside the cells, and modulation of the microbial signal transduction pathways have been recognized as the most empirical mode of antimicrobial action. Therefore, an attempt was made to produce silver nanoparticles having physicochemical properties. Thus, eco-friendly, non-toxic silver nanoparticles were green synthesized using the leaf extract of Lumnitzera racemosa and its phytochemical screening & antibacterial activity were carried out against clinical pathogens. The synthesis of silver nanoparticles was confirmed by a change in extract color from dark green to brown and surface Plasmon resonance spectra obtained at the range of approximately 537 nm. The antibacterial activity of the green synthesized silver nanoparticles against bacterial strains such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae using well diffusion method. The results of antimicrobial activity by the well diffusion assay also clearly expressed that test extract have high concentration of active principles. The aqueous leaf extract of Lumnitzera racemosa shows the presence of phytochemical compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, phenols, saponins, tannins and terpenoids. |
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GREEN SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES FROM MANGROVE PLANT Rhizophora stylosa ML MOHAMMED KALEEM ARSHAN In Asian Journal of Advances in Research, , May 2020, Volume: 3(3), Page: 1-8.
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The green synthesis of nano-sized particles with specific functions is of great significance in the present bionanotechnology. In this study, the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from the aqueous leaf extract of Rhizophora stylosa, mangrove plant from southern India, and its activity against some bacterial pathogens are reported for the first time. A green procedure for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles using the mangrove extract as reducing agent was used. Synthesized silver nanoparticles were investigated using UV–visible spectrophotometry, Scanning electron microscope, Transmission electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, Selected area electron diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The biosynthesized silver nanoparticles were characterized by UV–visible spectrophotometry at a wavelength of 422 nm confirmed the synthesis of silver nanoparticles. The results from the X-ray diffraction analysis approved the formation of crystalline silver nanoparticles with crystallinity percentage of 85.87. As shown by Transmission electron microscope evaluation, silver nanoparticles had the same spherical morphology. The size of the biosynthesized silver nanoparticles was between 1 and 75 nm with average size of 38.62 nm. Scanning electron microscope images identified silver nanoparticles ranging in size from 18 to 42 nm. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis distinguished different functional groups such as aromatic loops, alcohol, phenol group, alkanes and alkyl halides in the biosynthesis process. Green biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using aqueous extract of mangrove R. stylosa appears rapid, reliable, nontoxic, and eco-friendly. |
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ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIA FROM WOUND INFECTION AND THEIR ANTIBIOGRAM M. L. Mohammed Kaleem Arshan In International Journal of Technical Research and Science, , Apr 2020, Volume: 5(4), Page: 21-23.
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Surgical site infection (SSI) continues to be a major source of morbidity and mortality in developing countries despite recent advances in aseptic techniques.Therefore, effective treatment and management of wound infections in hospital and community setting will require detailed epidemiological knowledge of the infecting bacterial pathogens andtheir antibiogram unusual to the environment. Based on this information, we examined the frequency and antibiogram of bacterial pathogens isolated from wound infection cases seen at NagpurGovernmentHospital over the study period. Bacterial growth was observed in the vast majority of wound. Most of the bacteria isolated were Gram-negative. Staphylococcus aureus was the most common isolated organism followed by other Klebsiella pneumoniae andPseudomonas aeruginosa. Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the most common isolated bacteria in all patients whereas Klebsiella pneumoniae was the most common isolated bacteria in young patients. Gram-positive isolates wereresistant to ampicillin, penicillin, colistinand norfloxacin, while Gram-negative isolates wereresistant to penicillin, ampicillin, tetracycline, Tobramycinand Cefotaxime. |
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TEMPORAL OCCURRENCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF TUNICATES IN MANDAPAM COASTAL WATER, INDIA Abdul Jaffar Ali. H In SSN:2456 4613 80 International Multidisciplinary Innovative Research Journal, , Nov 2019, Volume: 4(1), Page: 80-90.
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Mandapam is located in Gulf of Mannar, a hot spot for rich biodiversity and also a National |
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IN-VITRO STUDY OF ANTIMITOTIC POTENTIAL OF ASCIDIANS USING ALLIUM CEPA L. ROOT MERISTAMATIC CELLS K. N. Sudhandra Karthi In International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, , May 2019, Volume: 6(2), Page: 374-380.
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Four ascidians, Didemnum psammathodes, Eudistoma muscosum, Lissoclinum bistratum and L. |
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EXPLORATION OF ASCIDIANS FROM THE UNTAPPED COASTAL AREA, THARUVAIKULAM, SOUTHEAST COAST OF INDIA ML Mohammed Kaleem Arshan In International Journal of Science and Humanities, , Dec 2018, Volume: 4(2), Page: 7-20.
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spite growing concerns about the spread and impact of non-indigenous ascidians, many ascidian communities are poorly known and many coastal areas in India are untapped. Ascidians, by virtue of their seasonal breeding and invasiveness, need continuous monitoring for their occurrence and distribution. A field study was conducted during 20172018 at Tharuvaikulam coast for the first time in India to record the occurrence of ascidians. The study revealed the occurrence of 18 species of ascidians belonging to 7 genera and 6 families. All these 18 species were new to this station. The most abundant colonial species were Polyclinum fungosum, P. nudum, P. tenuatum and Ecteinascidia venui. Only one solitary ascidian, Microcosmus exasperates, was reported in this station for the first time. Maximum representation was from the family Polyclinidae (8) followed by Didemnidae (4). As this preliminary survey recorded all the 18 ascidians as new to this station, a detailed and continuous sampling along with seasonal availability, succession at different depths etc., is sure to yield a rich diversity of ascidians in future. |
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Identification of four Indian ascidians based on COI gene sequences H Abdul Jaffarali In Mitochondrial DNA A DNA Mapp Seq Anal ., , Oct 2018, Volume: 29(1), Page: 14-18.
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DNA barcoding involving the sequencing of a short mitochondrial DNA segment, cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (COI) gene, is a specialized technique for the identification of species even at the early embryonic and larval stages, which is quite difficult in morphology-based taxonomy. Ascidians are sessile invertebrate chordates possessing numerous biochemical as well as pharmacological activities. In this study, a total of 36 ascidian samples belonging to the family Didemnidae were sequenced for a 650 bp region of the mitochondrial COI gene. All the species were represented by multiple specimens. The barcode sequences showed no stop-codons and indels in the alignments. The aligned sequences were submitted in Barcode submission tool, NCBI, and the accession numbers were obtained. The minimum intraspecific distance was found to be 0.00% and the maximum was 2.23%. Mean Kimura 2-parameter (K2P) distances within-species, genus, and family were 0.88, 5.98, and 20.03%, respectively. The mean interspecific distance is more than the mean intraspecific divergence, which indicates efficiency of DNA barcoding for identification of ascidians. |
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Impact of artificial coastal protection structures on Ascidians settlement along the Tamil Nadu coast, India Prince Prakash Jebakumar Jebarathanam In Oceanologia, , Jul 2018, Volume: 61(1), Page: 60-67.
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Ascidians are one of the dominant marine sedentary filter feeders recorded more |
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Comparative study on DNA extraction methods for PCR amplification of COI gene from ascidians of Indian coast B Kaleemullah Khan In International Journal of Zoology Studies, , Mar 2018, Volume: 3(2), Page: 132-134.
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Ascidians (Tunicates/Urochordates) are excellent animal models for developmental, evolutionary and molecular biology studies. Isolation of DNA is the basic phase for most of the molecular biology studies including DNA barcoding. So far there is no definite method for the isolation of DNA from ascidians. In an effort to overwhelm this problem, three different methods such as Phenol-Chloroform, Salting out and Kit method were evaluated for DNA extraction. Results showed that among the three methods, kit method, after few modifications, yielded sufficient quantity and quality of DNA. The yield of DNA between the samples and methods was significant (P<0.005). This method is more pronounced for the PCR amplification of COI gene with tunicate primer. |
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New records of ascidians (Tunicata, Ascidiacea) from Mandapam coast, Gulf of Mannar, India ML MOHAMMED KALEEM ARSHAN In International Journal of Zoology Studies, , Mar 2018, Volume: 3(2), Page: 10-17.
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An investigation on the ascidian fauna in Mandapam coast, Gulf of Mannar, India was carried out to update the diversity and new record of ascidians. Out of 38 species of ascidians belonging to 14 genera and 7 families recorded, Rhodosoma turcicum, Symplegma brakenhielmi, Microcosmus helleri, M. squamiger, Eudistoma amplum, Polyclinum madrasensis, Didemnum perlucidum, Diplosoma gelatinosa, and Lissoclinum patella were new to this station and two species of Polyclinum were new to science. Three species such as Polyandrocarpa zorritensis, Diplosoma gelatinosa and D. translucidum were first time report to India. The number of species was high in pre-monsoon, followed by summer, post-monsoon and monsoon seasons. This study represents a first step in documenting the ascidian communities in Mandapam coast and provides a baseline of local diversity of ascidians against which it will be possible to determine whether the diversity of ascidians change over time. Similar studies with detailed taxonomic investigations in other parts of North east coast of India would yield rich haul of ascidians in Indian coast. |
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DNA barcoding and phylogenetic analysis of five ascidians (Phlebobranchia) distributed in Gulf of Mannar, India Soban Akram In Mitochondrial DNA Part A, , May 2017, Volume: 29(4), Page: 581-586.
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DNA barcoding has played a significant role in biodiversity assessment as well as its conservation. This technique involves sequencing of mitochondrial marker gene including a short COI gene, known as barcode gene. It has proved its efficiency in identifying several species and resolving the limitations incurred during identification through conventional taxonomy. This study involves the use of DNA barcoding of ascidian species belonging to order Phlebobranchia. A total of 14 individuals, covering two families, three genera and five species, were barcoded. COI gene sequences of all the five species were deposited for the first time in NCBI as well as BOLD. The NJ tree revealed identical phylogenetic relationship among the individuals collected from three different stations. Mean Kimura 2-parameter (K2P) distances within-species, genus, family and order were 0.08%, 6.69%, 9.49% and 18.58%, respectively. This result concludes that COI gene sequencing is the efficient tool in identifying ascidians of the order Phlebobranchia. We report for the first time the COI gene sequences of four species of ascidians studied. |
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Distribution and invasiveness of a colonial ascidian, Didemnum psammathodes, along the southern Indian coastal water H. Abdul Jaffar In Oceanologia, , Sep 2016, Volume: 58(3), Page: 212-220.
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Ascidians are well known worldwide for their rapid invasions and also for the presence of potential biomedical molecules. Members of the family Didemnidae are widely distributed in tropical waters and they are reported to be among the families possessing rich bioactive compounds. Didemnum psammathodes has a cosmopolitan distribution in tropical waters. The growing evidence of multifarious potential and ever increasing invasion of this species accentuated the need for additional research into its diversity and distribution for sustainable utilization and conservation. The present study was intended to focus on distribution and invasiveness of colonial ascidian, D. psammathodes, along the southern Indian peninsular waters. The present data are based on our own observations made during 2012–2014 period and also on the published and unpublished records of the last 20 years. Out of 45 stations surveyed, D. psammathodes was encountered at a maximum of 41 stations and was found to be more abundant in Hare Island (n = 42), North Break Water (n = 38) and Vizhinjam bay (n = 32). This species was absent at four different stations. Catch per unit effort was higher (19.6) in Hare Island followed by NBW (16.0) and Vizhinjam bay (6.8). The highest number of colonies (136) was observed in calcareous stones, followed by embedded rocks (54) and molluscan shells (33). Hydrographical parameters showed no significant differences between the stations (p < 0.005). It is concluded that D. psammathodes has the potential to invade most of the stations and its distribution was not influenced by hydrographical parameters rather than substrates. |
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Growth Performance of Fresh water Prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii (Deman, 1879) Larvae Fed Diets Containing Hormones Abdul Jaffar Ali H In International Journal of Science and Humanities, , Jun 2016, Volume: 2(1), Page: 65– 80.
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The giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii is the largest and |
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DNA barcoding of a colonial ascidian, Lissoclinum fragile (Van Name, 1902) Jaffarali H. Abdul In Mitochondrial DNA Part A , , May 2016, Volume: 28(6), Page: 810-813.
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Ascidians (tunicates) are marine benthic organisms possessing various pharmacological activities, including anti-oxidant, anti-tumour, antimicrobial, etc. They also play a key role as model organisms to study various neurobehavioral disorders. Ascidian diversity is reportedly less in India due to lack of taxonomists as well as the limitations in morphology based taxonomy. Molecular taxonomy, comprising the sequencing of cytochrome c oxidase 1 gene (barcode region) otherwise known as DNA barcoding reduces these bottlenecks. Since several species of the family Didemnidae closely resemble in morphology, the present study was aimed to develop DNA barcodes of a colonial ascidian, Lissoclinum fragile belonging to the family Didemnidae. CO1 gene of L. fragile from Thoothukudi, Mandapam, and Vizhinjam waters were sequenced and submitted in GenBank, NCBI through Barcode submission tool. BLAST results showed maximum identity (97–100%) for L. fragile collected from different stations. The pairwise genetic distances within species and genera were calculated using Kimura two parameter (K2P) and the phylogenetic tree was constructed using Neighbour-Joining Tree. |
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New distributional data on ascidian fauna (Tunicata: Ascidiacea) from Mandapam coast, Gulf of Mannar, India Abdul Jaffarali In Biodiversity data journal, , Mar 2016, Volume: 4: e7855, Page: 1-19.
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Ascidians play a key role in the ecology and biodiversity of marine ecosystem. Ascidians can be transported in ship ballast water and while attached to ship and boat hulls. Heavy traffic by domestic and international ships as well as cargo vessels between the major and minor ports warrants continuous monitoring for new introductions of ascidians. The Mandapam coast is situated in the Gulf of Mannar, India, a marine hot spot area in the Indian Ocean which provides an environment suitable for the settlement of ascidians. |
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Molecular Based Identification of Colonial Ascidians of Mandapam Coast, India through Sequencing mt-DNA H Abdul Jaffar Ali In International Journal of Science and Humanities, , Dec 2015, Volume: 1(2), Page: 895-908.
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Accurate and unambiguous identification of marine animals, from eggs to adult, is important for conservation of biodiversity. Conventional morphological identification of species has many limitations particularly in larval and egg stages. This can be addressed through various protein and DNA based methods of genetic identification. Ascidians are sessile and filter-feeding marine animals and are known for several pharmacologically important metabolites. Species identification of ascidians is possible by observing various morphological and anatomical features in various stages of life span. However this method is labour intensive, time consuming and very difficult for non-specialists particularly when dealing with field collections. This study is aimed to identify morphologically similar colonial ascidians collected from Mandapam coast through molecular technique i.e. DNA barcoding. For the present study, the whole genomic DNA of both species 1 and 2 was isolated using Qiagen kit and the cytochrome c oxidase sub unit 1 gene (CO1) of each species was amplified with Universal Primers. Forward and reverse sequences of Species 1 contains 910 and 589 bp respectively whereas Species 2 contains 708 and 629 bp respectively. BLASTn result of both forward and reverse sequences of the Species 1 showed 99 and 98% identity with the species Didemnum perlucidum (JQ731735.1 and JQ731740.1). Similarly BLASTn result of the Species 2 showed 99 and 98% identity with the species Lissoclinum fragile (KJ725150.1, KM411612.1 and KM411611.1). This result confirmed the identification of species 1 as Didemnum perlucidum and species 2 as Lissoclinum fragile. This study clearly shows that CO1 gene sequence will help the identification of ascidians through DNA barcoding. |
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Comparative study on bioremediation of heavy metals by solitary ascidian, Phallusia nigra, between Thoothukudi and Vizhinjam ports of India H Abdul Jaffar Ali In Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, , May 2015, Volume: 121, Page: 93-99.
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Ascidians belonging to the sub-phylum Uro-chordata are used as potential model organisms in various parts of the world for biosorption of metals. The sedentary nature, filter feeding habits, presence of vanadocytes and the absence of kidneys cause them to accumulate metals. The present study was aimed to compare biosorption of metals such as cadmium, copper, lead, mercury and vanadium in test and mantle body of solitary ascidian Phallusia nigra between two ecologically significant stations such as Thoothukudi (Station 1) and Vizhinjam (Station 2) ports of India. Monthly samplings of water and P. nigra were done for a period of one year from September 2010 to August 2011 and subjected to analysis of metal accumulation. The average metal concentrations except mercury in the Thoothukudi water were found to be higher of comparable magnitudes than the Vizhinjam water. One-way ANOVA showed significant differences between the stations. A comparison of average metal concentrations in the test and mantle body of P. nigra between two stations showed that the enrichment of V, Cd, Pb, Cu and Hg in the Thoothukudi samples may be due to high bioaccumulation factors of these elements as compared to other species of ascidians. The bioaccumulation factors were in the order of V>Pb>Cd>Cu> Hg for the test and mantle body in stations 1 and 2. Application of one-way ANOVA for the concentration of these metals between test and mantle body showed significant differences in both stations. Similarly, ANOVA for biosorption of these trace metals by P. nigra showed significant difference between stations. Metal concentrations recorded in this ascidian could effectively be used as good reference material for monitoring metal contamination in Indian sea waters. |
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Occurrence of Alien Ascidians in VO Chidambaranar Port, Thoothukudi A Soban Akram In International Journal of Science and Humanities, , Feb 2015, Volume: 1(1), Page: 209-216.
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There is growing awareness that many marine sessile organisms are highly invasive and can spread rapidly to new habitats through ballast water and hull of ships. There are 12 major ports and numerous minor ports along the 7,500 km long Indian coastline, which may act as gateway for marine bio-invasion. V.O. Chidambaranar port, formerly Thoothukudi port, is one among the 12 major ports in India with regular services to United States, Europe, China, Red sea port and Mediterranean countries and may facilitate bioinvasion. Ascidians belonging to the Class Ascidiacea of sub-Phylum Tunicata are abundant in many ports around the world and most of them are non-indigenous. They are one of the key ecological groups because of their invasive potentials. The distribution and impact of invasive ascidians in India are less well documented and hence the present study was aimed to document the invasive ascidians in V.O.C. port. Out of 23 species of ascidians reported in the present study, 19 ascidians have been believed to be alien species, with mostly from Australian origin. Seven ascidians are found as established invasive. Their arrival has been mainly due to shipping and ballast waters and some that have arrived recently may have significant future impact. Presence of large number of invasive ascidians in this harbour reinforces the need for continued and periodic monitoring of population expansion of these species and also for establishment of control programme. Utilization of non - indigenous ascidians for the betterment of humankind may be considered one of management strategies of non - indigenous species. |
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Diversity of Ascidians in the Selected Transects along the Thoothukudi Coast ML Mohammed Kaleem Arshan In International Journal of Science and Humanities, , Feb 2015, Volume: 1(2), Page: 908-918.
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Indian coastline is dotted with 12 major ports and number of minor ports and |
National Journals
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On a collection of ascidians from the southern west coast of India with three new records from Indian waters H Abdul Jaffar Ali In Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India, , Apr 2015, Volume: 57(1), Page: 1-8.
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Diversity and distribution of 42 species of ascidians belonging to |
International Conferences
[1] |
Utilization of non-indigenous ascidians as supplementary feeds for ornamental fish.Proceedings ML. Mohammed Kaleem Arshan In International Conference on Recent Trends in Bionanotechnology, Energy and Environment, , Feb 2020.
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Utilization of non-indigenous ascidians as supplementary feeds for ornamental fish.Proceedings |
[2] |
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from mangrove plant Rhizophora stylosa and its characterization and antibacterial activity ML. Mohammed Kaleem Arshan In Proceedings, International Conference on Recent Trends in Bionanotechnology, Energy and Environment, , Feb 2020.
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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from mangrove plant Rhizophora stylosa and its characterization and antibacterial activity |
[3] |
Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles from mangrove plant Lumnitzera racemosa and its phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity ML Mohammed Kaleem Arshan In International Conference on Applications of Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, , Oct 2019.
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Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles from mangrove plant Lumnitzera racemosa and its phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity |
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Inhibitory effect of commercially available flavonoids on lipoxygenase using in silco docking & ADMET approach ML. Mohammed Kaleem Arshan In International Conference on Applications of Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, , Sep 2019.
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Inhibitory effect of commercially available flavonoids on lipoxygenase using in silco docking & ADMET approach |
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Ascidian faunal diversity and its special distribution along the Southern Indian Coasts, India Abdul Jaffar Ali H In International Conference on Recent Advances in Life Science, , Feb 2016.
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Ascidian faunal diversity and its special distribution along the Southern Indian Coasts, India |
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Ascidians from southern Indian peninsular region Abdul Jaffar Ali H In World Conference on Marine Biodiversity, , Oct 2014.
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Ascidians from southern Indian peninsular region |
International Seminars
[1] |
Studies on some bioactive aspects of selected ascidians Ecteinascidia thurstoni and Trididemnum vermiforme from Mandapam coast, Gulf of Mannar, India ML. Mohammed Kaleem Arshan In International Seminar on “Role of Microbes and its product in Synthetic Biology, , Sep 2019.
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Studies on some bioactive aspects of selected ascidians Ecteinascidia thurstoni and Trididemnum vermiforme from Mandapam coast, Gulf of Mannar, India |
National Seminars
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Efficacy of crude methanolic extract of chosen ascidians against fish pathogenic bacteria ML. Mohammed Kaleem Arshan In International Seminar on “New Vistas in Life Science Research, , Sep 2017.
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Efficacy of crude methanolic extract of chosen ascidians against fish pathogenic bacteria. |
[2] |
A survey on invasive ascidians in V.O.Chidambaram port, Thoothukudi Soban Akram A In Biodiversity Conservation: Status, Future and Way Forward, , Jul 2014.
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A survey on invasive ascidians in V.O.Chidambaram port, Thoothukudi |
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Diversity of ascidians in the selected transects along the Thoothukudi coast ML Kaleem Arshan In Biodiversity Conservation: Status, Future and Way Forward, , Jul 2014.
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Diversity of ascidians in the selected transects along the Thoothukudi coast |
International Workshops
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Effect of metal pollution on Diversity of ascidians in Southern Coast of India ML. Mohammed Kaleem Arshan In International Workshop on Awareness for Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity, , Sep 2017.
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International Workshop on Awareness for Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity |
International Symposiums
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Use of DNA barcoding in identification and conservation of selected tunicates (Ascidiaceae: Didemnidae) of Gulf of Mannar Abdul Jaffar Ali H In International Symposium on Conservation of Aquatic & Terrestrial Biodiversity, , Sep 2016.
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Use of DNA barcoding in identification and conservation of selected tunicates (Ascidiaceae: Didemnidae) of Gulf of Mannar |
Workshops and Seminars Attended
International Seminars
[1] |
Advanced Bioinformatics, Biological Databases and Genomics Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi , 11 Jan 2020 to 11 Jan 2020 |
[2] |
Recent Advances in Biotechnology Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi., 09 Jan 2020 to 09 Jan 2020 |
[3] |
New Dimension of Materials Chemistry Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi., 05 Jan 2020 to 05 Jan 2020 |
[4] |
Applications of Biotechnology and Nanotechnology Attended, B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai., 30 Sep 2019 to 01 Oct 2019 |
[5] |
Emerging Trends in Biological Research Attended, Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous), Tirchy, 03 Mar 2018 to 03 Mar 2018 |
[6] |
Molecular Basis of Diseases Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi., 04 Jan 2018 to 04 Jan 2018 |
National Seminars
[1] |
Interdisciplinary Approaches in Life Sciences Attended, Yashavantrao Chavan Institute of Science, (Autonomous), Satara.Maharashtra, 02 Mar 2020 to 03 Mar 2020 |
[2] |
Awareness on Current Scenario of Biodiversity and the Biodiversity Act, 2002 Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, 27 Feb 2019 to 28 Feb 2019 |
[3] |
New Vistas in Life Science Research Attended, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur., 26 Sep 2017 to 26 Sep 2017 |
[4] |
The Frontiers of Life Science - Biomic 17 Attended, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore., 13 Sep 2017 to 13 Sep 2017 |
[5] |
Current Scenario and Future Perspectives of Molecular Biology in Environment and Medicine Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi., 14 Dec 2016 to 15 Dec 2016 |
[6] |
Molecular Diagnosis and Control of Dengue Fever Attended, Government arts College (Men), Krishnigiri., 24 Mar 2016 to 24 Mar 2016 |
[7] |
Harvesting Web Resources & academic Publishing Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi., 26 Dec 2015 to 26 Dec 2015 |
[8] |
New Prespectives in Biotechnology for Human welfare Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi., 01 Mar 2015 to 01 Mar 2015 |
[9] |
Life Style Disorders Attended, Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women, Vaniyambadi., 16 Sep 2014 to 16 Sep 2014 |
[10] |
Diversity of ascidian in selected transects along the Thoothukudi coast Attended, K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Trichengode., 19 Jul 2014 to 20 Jul 2014 |
[11] |
A Survey on Invasive Ascidians in V. O. Chidambarnar Port, Thoothukudi Attended, K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Trichengode., 19 Jul 2014 to 20 Jul 2014 |
[12] |
Marine Environmental conservation Attended, St. Mary's College, Thoothukudi, 13 Jun 2014 to 13 Jun 2014 |
[13] |
e-Resources For Education & Research Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi., 09 Mar 2014 to 09 Mar 2014 |
[14] |
Trends in Biotechnology Attended, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 02 Mar 2012 to 02 Mar 2012 |
[15] |
Emerging Trends in Bioscience Attended, Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women, Vaniyambadi., 25 Jan 2012 to 25 Jan 2012 |
International Workshops
[1] |
Awareness for Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity Attended, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore., 18 Sep 2017 to 19 Sep 2017 |
[2] |
Bioscience Research for Present and Future Attended, Vivekanandha College of Arts and sciences for Women, Trichengode., 14 Dec 2015 to 14 Dec 2015 |
National Workshops
[1] |
Recent Scenario of Aquatic Biodiversity and Bioresources Attended, D.K.M. College for Women (Autonomous), Vellore., 08 Jan 2018 to 08 Jan 2018 |
[2] |
Some Modern Aspects of Biological Sciences Attended, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur., 24 Oct 2017 to 25 Oct 2017 |
[3] |
Bioinformatics: Basics leading to Structure based Drug Design Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi., 05 Jan 2017 to 07 Jan 2017 |
[4] |
Gene Technology Attended, B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai., 01 Mar 2014 to 02 Mar 2014 |
International Conferences
[1] |
Translational Biomedicine Research for Metabolic Diseases Attended, Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for women (Autonomous), Elayampalayam, 03 Mar 2020 to 04 Mar 2020 |
[2] |
Recent Trends in Bionanotechnology, Energy and Environment Attended, B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai, 18 Feb 2020 to 19 Feb 2020 |
[3] |
Diseases of Aquatic Animals Attended, C. Abdul Hakeem College (Autonomous), Melvisharam., 27 Aug 2017 to 27 Aug 2017 |
[4] |
The Innovation In Life Science Attended, Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women, Vaniyambadi., 29 Sep 2016 to 30 Sep 2016 |
[5] |
Diversity of ascidian in selected transects along the Kanyakumari coast Attended, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai., 11 Feb 2016 to 13 Feb 2016 |
[6] |
Application of Gene Technology Attended, B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai, 05 Jun 2014 to 05 Jun 2014 |
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Gene Technology for Environmental Pollution Prevention and control Attended, National Institute of Technology, Trichy., 25 Apr 2014 to 25 Apr 2014 |
National Conferences
[1] |
The Role of Life Science in Health Care Attended, Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women, Vaniyambadi., 24 Feb 2018 to 24 Feb 2018 |
[2] |
Recent Scenario of Environmental Pollution in India Attended, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore., 05 Oct 2017 to 05 Oct 2017 |
[3] |
Novel Trends in Biotechnology and Neuroscience Attended, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur., 23 Sep 2016 to 23 Sep 2016 |
Trainings
[1] |
Biotechnological Perspectives of Ornamental Fish Culture Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi., 08 Feb 2012 to 08 Feb 2012 |
Guest Lectures
[1] |
Popular Lecture on Biotechnology Attended, VIT University, Vellore., 01 Sep 2016 to 01 Sep 2016 |
Others
[1] |
Information Retrieval System & Research Methodology Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi., 15 Dec 2019 to 15 Dec 2019 |
[2] |
IPR and Patent in Life Sciences Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi , 29 Jan 2019 to 29 Jan 2019 |
[3] |
Current Trends in Nanomaterials Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi., 24 Dec 2018 to 24 Dec 2018 |
[4] |
Recombinant DNA Technology in Harmone and Vaccine Production Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi., 07 Mar 2018 to 07 Mar 2018 |
[5] |
Clinical Nanobiotechnology Attended, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur., 08 Feb 2018 to 08 Feb 2018 |
[6] |
Bio-Blast 2017 Attended, Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women, Vaniyambadi., 10 Oct 2017 to 10 Oct 2017 |
[7] |
Intellectual Property Rights & Patent Registration Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi., 10 Sep 2017 to 10 Sep 2017 |
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Analytical methods in Immunology and Molecular Biology Attended, D.K.M College for Women (Autonomous), Vellore., 07 Feb 2017 to 08 Feb 2017 |
[9] |
Institutional Preparedness for Autonomy Review Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi., 29 Oct 2014 to 29 Oct 2014 |
[10] |
Management of Cyber Information Attended, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi., 07 Mar 2014 to 07 Mar 2014 |
Awards & Honors
[1] |
International Journal for Research Under Literal Access RULA - Research Under Literal Access, Nov 2018 |
[2] |
Senior Research Fellow Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, Feb 2016 |
[3] |
Junior Research Fellow Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, Feb 2014 |
Best Practices
- Peer group learning.
- Certificate courses for Employability and Skill Development.
- ICT Based teaching.
- Alumni interactions with the students.
Future Plan
- To have collaboration with other reputed institutions for research projects.
- To organize International Conference/Seminar on thrust area in collaboration with foreign universities.
- To establish Guidance Cell for various competitive examinations (TNPSC, UPSC, NET, SET, GATE, ICMR, DBT etc).
- To introduce more Entrepreneur Development courses such as Aquarium Keeping, Herbal Gardening and Vermicompost.
Events
Seminar & Workshop | 10-04-2021 | Venue: Seminar Hall
How to Excel in BusinessGeneral | 24-03-2021 | Venue: Allama Iqbal Auditorium
College Day Celebrations 2021Seminar & Workshop | 15-03-2021 | Venue: Allama Iqbal Auditorium
One Day workshop on "Medicinal Plants and Its Applications"Ph.D Viva | 26-11-2020 | Venue: Islamiah College (Autonomous)
Ph.D. viva voce examination - BiotechnologyPh.D Viva | 07-09-2020 | Venue: Online - Gmeet
Online VivaPh.D Viva | 24-08-2020 | Venue: Online - Gmeet
Online VivaSeminar | 22-05-2020 to 24-05-2020 | Venue: Online Webinar
3 Day online National Workshop on DNA BARCODINGSeminar | 09-01-2020 | Venue: Allama Iqbal Auditorium
SeminarConference | 23-06-2019 to 27-06-2019 | Venue: Bangkok, Thailand.
Abroad VisitSeminar | 27-02-2019 to 28-02-2019 | Venue: Seminar Hall
Department of Biotechnology organizes National Biodiversity Authority , Chennai Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on "Awareness on Current Scenario of Biodiversity and The Biodiversity Act, 2002" on 27 & 28th February 2019.Seminar & Workshop | 26-12-2018 | Venue: Seminar Hall
Carrier Opportunity Program – Medical Coding ReportSeminar | 07-03-2018 | Venue: Allama Iqbal Auditorium
SeminarAwarness Programme | 13-12-2017 | Venue: Seminar Hall
UGC Autonomous Funded Extension Activity - Awareness on KISAN SUVIDHA APP to Farmers on 13.12.2017.Awarness Programme | 18-06-2017 to 27-06-2017 | Venue: Vaniyambadi, Town
COVID-19 AWARENESS SURVEY STUDYSeminar & Workshop | 05-01-2017 to 07-01-2017 | Venue: IslamiahCollege
National Workshop on BIOINFORMATICS-BASICS LEADING TO STRUCTURE BASED DRUG DESIGNSeminar | 14-12-2016 to 15-12-2016 | Venue: Seminar Hall
SeminarTraining | 07-09-2016 to 10-09-2016 | Venue: DBT and DST Labs
National Workshop cum Hands on Training on "DNA barcoding - Molecular Analysis & Bioinformatics Approaches" 7th - 10th September, 2016Parents meet | 31-07-2016 | Venue: Seminar Hall
Parent-Teacher meet-Biotechnology Dept. 31.7.2016Awarness Programme | 14-07-2016 | Venue: Seminar Hall
Dengue Awareness ProgrammeAwarness Programme | 29-06-2016 | Venue: Seminar Hall
Awareness Programme on Sericulture - 29.06.2016Training | 07-03-2016 | Venue: DST Lab and Multimedia Hall
Biotechnology - 3 Days Hands on Training on DNA barcodinginvited talk | 01-03-2016
Biotechnology - Special Lecture - 1.3.2016 - Seminar HallCelebrations | 01-03-2016 | Venue: Allama Iqbal Auditorium
National Science Day celebrationSeminar | 01-03-2015 | Venue: Seminar Hall
SeminarExamination | 13-02-2015
Biotechnology- Ph.D Public Viva voce Exam - 13.2.2015Parents meet | 27-01-2015 | Venue: Seminar Hall
Dept. of Biotechnology Parents - Teachers - Students MeetAwards | 01-06-2014 to 31-12-2019 | Venue: -
AwardsVisit | 29-08-2013
Inspection Commission visitSeminar | 12-03-2013 | Venue: Seminar Hall
Dr Arun Chandrasekhar, President, R & D, BHAT Bio-tech PVT Ltd., Bengaluru, Presenting Views on Opportunities in Life and Physical SciencesGeneral | 26-02-2013 | Venue: New Seminar Hall
Extension Activity Programme for Farmers and General PublicSeminar | 22-09-2012 | Venue: Seminar Hall
Dr B Naziruddin, Director, Islet Cell Laboratory, Delivered Special Lecture on Pancreatic Islet Transplantation: Laboratory and Clinical Aspects