Dr. M.R. Shylaja
Professor & Head
Genesis
The Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (CPBMB) was established as an independent unit at the college of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University with effect from 1st August 1996, with the main objective of strengthening, teaching, research and out reach activities in biotechnology in the University. Under the centre a new department viz., Plant Biotechnology has been formed as the 17th statutory department under the Faculty of Agriculture as on 16th June 2009.
Faculty
Dr. M.R.Shylaja, Professor & Head
Dr. P.A. Nazeem, Professor
Dr. Abida P.S, Associate Professor (Sln. Grade)
Dr. Deepu Mathew, Assistant Professor
Mr. P.K. Sreekumar, Farm officer
Current Activities
A. Teaching
UG Courses
CPBMB has been offering Biotechnology courses included in the curriculum of B.Sc (Agri) and B.Sc(Forestry) programmes. These include the following courses
|
Sl. No. |
Catalogue no. |
Title |
Credit hours |
Semester no. |
|
1. |
Biot 2201 |
Introduction to Biotechnology |
2+1 |
5 |
|
2. |
Elbt 4201 |
Production of TC plants and virus indexing |
0+10 |
7 |
|
3. |
Elbt 4202 |
Bioinformatics |
0+10 |
7 |
|
4. |
Elbt 4203 |
Molecular diagnostics |
0+10 |
7 |
PG Programmes
a) Ph.D.
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Ph.D. programme in Biotechnology : Admission started from 2009 onwards - Number of seats - 4
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The staff at CPBMB act as major advisor or Co-Guide for Ph.D. programme in Biotechnology offered by other universities.
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Offer Molecular Biology and Biotechnology courses included in the curriculum of Ph.D in the departments of Plant Breeding & Genetics, Plantation Crops & Spices, Plant Pathology, Entomology etc.
b) M.Sc.
Since 2003, a total of 70 students have enrolled and 52 have successfully completed the PG program. Others are undergoing course/ thesis work.
Student profile
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Sl No. |
Name and reg. no. of the student | Major Advisor |
Title of the Thesis |
| 2011 Batch | |||
| Ph.D | |||
| 1. |
Rohini Rajkumar Bansode(2011-21-104) |
Dr. P.A. Nazeem
|
Validation of apomixis and transcriptome analysis for detection of the genes related to apomixis in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) |
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M.Sc. |
|
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1. |
Bansode Ravindra Dinkar(2011-11-101) |
Dr. Abida P. S.
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Molecular characterization of East Indian lemon grass(Cymbopogon flexuosus Stapf) germplasm accessions. |
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2. |
Vikhe Parimal Laxman(2011-11-102) |
Dr. P.A. Nazeem |
DNA fingerprinting of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) varieties and related species. |
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3. |
Shinde Subhashini Ganesh (2011-11-103)
|
Dr. Abida P. S. |
Proteome analysis of induced systemic resistance mediated by plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) in rice for biotic stress. |
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4. |
Manibala Kumari (2011-11-106) |
Dr. R. Keshavachandran |
DNA fingerprinting of selected chilli (Capsicum spp) varieties. |
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5. |
Sharda Shivaji Gavande (2011-11-107)
|
Dr. M.R. Shylaja |
Variability analysis in ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) somaclones using molecular markers |
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6. |
Pujaita Ghosh (2011-11-108)
|
Dr. M. R. Shylaja |
DNA fingerprinting of released varieties and selected superior somaclones of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) |
|
7. |
Pranita Prabhakar Thakur 2011-11-109
|
Dr. Deepu Mathew |
Identification of AFLP marker linked with bacterial wilt resistance in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) |
|
8. |
A. Agatha Shiny
|
Dr. Deepu Mathew |
Characterization of pathogenesis related proteins for anthracnose resistance in Vigna spp. |
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2012 Batch |
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| Ph.D | |||
| 1. |
Ms. Sreeja S (2012-21-107)
|
Dr. M.R. Shylaja | Metabolite profiling and gene expression analysis for gingerol production in selected somaclones of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) |
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M.Sc. |
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1. |
Mr. Yashwant Srivastava (2012-11-101) |
Dr. P.A. Nazeem |
Induction of variability in anthurium (Anthurium anreanum Lind.) through in vitro mutagenesis |
|
2. |
Ms. Gorade Vaishali Shivaji (2012-11-102) |
Dr. P.S. Abida |
Identification of molecular markers for self incompatibility in selected germplasm accessions of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) |
|
3. |
Mr. Ekatpure Sachin Chandrakant (2012-11-103) |
Dr. Deepu Mathew |
Identification of molecular markers linked to the resistance for vascular streak dieback disease in cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) |
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4. |
Mr. Girme Aoudumbar Ramesh (2012-11-104) |
Dr. Deepu Mathew |
DNA barcoding in Momordica spp. |
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5. |
Mr. Belge Shriram Ashru (2012-11-105) |
Dr. P.A. Nazeem |
Integration of combined disease resistance for bacterial wilt and ToLCV in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) |
|
6. |
Awchar Datta Manikrao (2012-11-106) |
Dr. M.R. Shylaja |
Micropropagation of gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii Bolus) and assessment of genetic stability of plantlets using ISSR assay |
|
7. |
Mr. T.L. Dheemanth (2012-11-107) | Dr. P.A. Nazeem |
Screening mapping population through Marker Assisted Selection for imparting disease resistance in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) |
|
8. |
Ms. Renuka S. Karennavar (2012-11-108) | Dr. M.R. Shylaja |
Morpholoigical and molecular characterisation of Byadagi chilli (Capsicum annumL.) |
|
9. |
Mr. Purushottam Meena (2012-11-109) |
Dr. P.S. Abida |
Molecular characterisation and DNA fingerprinting of selected cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) varieties of KAU |
|
10. |
Ms. Sonwane Shital Marotirao (2012-11-110) |
Dr. Deepu Mathew |
Molecular characterisation of male sterility in ridge gourd Luffa acutangula (L.) Roxb . |
PG Lab Molecular Biology Lab
PG Lecture Hall Plant Genome Lab
c) M.Tech. Biotechnology :
A five year integrated programme – M.Tech in Biotechnology has been started from 2009 onwards. 20 students were admitted in College of Agriculture, Vellayani
d) Research facilities for students outside KAU
Research facility is extended for project work as part of M.Sc./ PhD. programme of students from other institutions / Universities on payment basis. Contact cpbmb@kau.in for more details.
PG Courses
As per the ICAR/DBT approved syllabus for PG in 2009: Students have to complete course work and research work for their Master's / Doctoral programme in Plant Biotechnology.
Credit requirements
|
Subject |
Master’s programme |
Doctoral programme |
|
Major |
20 |
15 |
|
minor |
09 |
08 |
|
supporting |
05 |
05 |
|
seminar |
01 |
02 |
|
research |
20 |
45 |
|
Total |
55 |
75 |
Apart from this six Non-credit courses of general nature are compulsory for Master’s programme. Ph. D. students are exempted from these courses if already studied during Master’s degree.
Courses offered in Plant Biotechnology
|
CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS
|
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MBB 501** |
PRINCIPLES OF BIOTECHNOLOGY |
2+1 |
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MBB 502** |
FUNDAMENTALS OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY |
3+0 |
|
MBB 503 |
MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY |
2+0 |
|
MBB 504 |
PLANT TISSUE CULTURE AND ITS APPLICATIONS |
1+1 |
|
MBB 505** |
TECHNIQUES IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY I |
0+3 |
|
MBB 506 |
MICROBIAL/ INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY |
2+1 |
|
MBB 507 |
MOLECULAR BREEDING |
2+0 |
|
MBB 508 |
GENOMICS & PROTEOMICS |
2+0 |
|
MBB 509 |
TECHNIQUES IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY II |
0+3 |
|
MBB 510* |
BIOSAFETY, IPR AND BIOETHICS |
2+0 |
|
MBB 511* |
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY |
3+0 |
|
MBB 512* |
IMMUNOLOGY AND MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS |
2+1 |
|
MBB 513* |
NANO-BIOTECHNOLOGY |
3+0 |
|
MBB 514* |
PLANT GENETIC ENGINEERING |
1+1 |
|
MBB 515 |
INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS |
2+1 |
|
MBB 516 |
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY |
3+0 |
|
MBB 591 |
MASTER’S SEMINAR |
1+0 |
|
MBB 599 |
MASTER’S RESEARCH |
20 |
|
MBB 601 |
ADVANCES IN PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY |
3+0 |
|
MBB 602 |
ADVANCES IN GENETIC ENGINEERING |
3+0 |
|
MBB 603 |
ADVANCES IN MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY |
3+0 |
|
MBB 604 |
ADVANCES IN CROP BIOTECHNOLOGY |
3+0 |
|
MBB 605 |
ADVANCES IN FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS AND PROTEOMICS |
2+0 |
|
MBB 606 |
COMMERCIAL PLANT TISSUE CULTURE |
2+0 |
|
MBB 607 |
ADVANCES IN ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY |
2+0 |
|
MBB 608 |
GENOMICS AND BIOINFORMATICS IN HORTICULTURE |
2+1 |
|
MBB 609 |
ADVANCES IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY OF FLOWERS |
2+1 |
| MBB 610 | APPLICATION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY IN FOODS AND NUTRITION |
1+1 |
| MBB 691 | DOCTORAL SEMINAR I |
1+0 |
| MBB 692 | DOCTORAL SEMINAR II |
1+0 |
| MBB 699 | DOCTORAL RESEARCH |
45 |
*May be taken as minor/supporting courses; **Compulsory for M.Sc. Programme
Other courses offered in Minor/supporting Field of study
Biochemistry, Plant Physiology, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Ag. Entomology, Horticulture, Agricultural Statistics
Compulsory non-credit courses
|
CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS |
Lead Dept. |
Supporting depts. |
|
PGS 501 |
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY |
1+1 |
Extn |
Path/Agro/Library |
|
PGS 502 (e-Course) |
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND ITS MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE |
1+0 |
Pbgn. |
Biotech/Econ./Path./Ento. /Micr /Forestry |
|
PGS 504 |
BASIC CONCEPTS IN LABORATORY TECHNIQUES |
0+1 |
Soil.Science |
Pbgn./Biotech./Phys /Ento./Micr Path |
|
PGS 505 (e-Course) |
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH RESEARCH ETHICS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES |
1+0 |
Extn |
Path./Agro./ Econ Micr/Biot./Forestry./Hmsc |
|
PGS 506 (e-Course) |
DISASTER MANAGEMENT |
1+0 |
Soil.Science |
Agro./Extn./Ento/Path /Agmt./ Engg./Anhs |
Accommodation facilities for the students
Fee for P.G. Courses*
|
|
M.Sc. Programme |
Ph.D. Programme |
||
|
Description of fee |
At the time of admission |
Payable from 2nd Semester |
At the time of admission |
Payable from 2nd Semester |
|
Admission fee |
250 |
- |
300 |
- |
|
College Caution Deposit |
750 |
- |
1000 |
- |
|
Tuition Fee |
2932 |
2932 |
3670 |
3670 |
|
Library Fee |
400 |
400 |
750 |
750 |
|
Medical Inspection fee |
75 |
- |
100 |
- |
|
Stationery Fee |
250 |
250 |
300 |
300 |
|
Syllabus & Calender Fee |
150 |
- |
200 |
- |
|
Athletic Fee |
150 |
150 |
150 |
150 |
|
Association Fee |
75 |
75 |
75 |
75 |
|
Magazine fee |
75 |
75 |
75 |
75 |
|
University Union fee |
75 |
75 |
75 |
75 |
|
Total |
5182 |
3957 |
6695 |
5095 |
*Subject to revision at the discretion of the University. Visit www.kau.edu for more details
- Hostel fee including mess advance: Rs. 12185
- Monthly mess fee : around Rs.1500
Facilities
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B. Research
Areas of work for PG programme & Research
- Characterization using biochemical and molecular markers
- Gene isolation, cloning and characterization
- Genetic transformation in plants
- Molecular detection of plant pathogens
- Molecular diversity of microorganism
- Microbial biotechnology
- Development of trait related markers in agriculturally important crops
- Genome mapping
- Gene expression studies
- Biotechnological interventions for enhancing secondary metabolite production
- Enzyme characterization & kinetics
- In vitro propagation of woody perennials
- In vitro conservation of endangered medicinal plants
- In vitro pollination, embryo culture & embryo rescue
- Somatic embryogenesis
- Biofertilizer and Biocontrol agents
- In vitro propagation of plantation crops, spices & medicinal plants
- In vitro production of secondary metabolites
- In vitro fertilization and embryo rescue
- Genetic transformation of crop plants for biotic stress tolerance
- Cloning and characterization of novel genes conferring resistance to biotic and abiotic stress conditions
- Molecular diagnostics for detection and characterization of plant pathogens
- Biodiversity of agriculturally important microorganisms in the Western Ghats
- Molecular breeding and marker assisted selection
- Fermentation technology
Collaboration with other Institutions
In the State
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Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut
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Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram
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Spices Board, Cochin
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Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
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National Bureau of Plant Genetics Resources, Thrissur
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Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
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Rubber Research Institute of India, Kottayam
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Cochin University of Science & Technology, Ernakulam
Outside the State
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National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology, IARI, New Delhi
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Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay
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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
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Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
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International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi
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University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
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University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
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National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms, Mau
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Bombay University, Thane
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Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore
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Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
Externally aided projects in operation at CPBMB
Funding agencies : Department of Biotechnology, Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment.
Ongoing Externally Aided Projects
|
Sl. No. |
Title |
Funding agency |
|
1. |
Improvement of S& T Infrastructure in Biotechnology (FIST) |
DST |
|
2. |
Commercial micropropagation of high demand high value crops as per National Certification System for Tissue Culture Plants |
Kerala State Planning Board |
|
3. |
Commercial micropropagation of high demand high value crops as per National Certification System for Tissue Culture Plants – Nodal Centre for quality assurance of micropropagated plants |
Kerala State Planning Board |
|
4. |
Establishment of Finishing School on Biotechnology in Kerala |
Kerala State Planning Board |
|
5. |
Farmers’ participatory seed production of newly released ginger varieties from Kerala Agricultural University |
National Horticulture Mission |
|
6. |
Integration of combined resistance for ToLCV & bacterial wilt in tomato through MAS |
DBT |
Externally Aided Projects Completed
|
Sl. No. |
Title |
Funding agency |
|
1. |
In vitro propagation of black pepper |
DBT |
|
2. |
Tissue culture research on humid tropical plantation crops & spices |
DBT |
|
3. |
Field evaluation of tissue culture derived black pepper |
DBT |
|
4. |
Tissue culture research in cashew |
DBT |
|
5. |
Improvement of selected spices through biotechnology tools |
DBT |
|
6. |
On farm evaluation of TC derived black pepper plants |
DBT |
|
7. |
Studies on genetic diversity of teak using AFLP markers |
DBT |
|
8. |
Genetic transformation for biotic stress tolerance in bell pepper |
DBT |
|
9. |
Induction of variability in zingiberaceous crops through in vitro fertilization |
DBT |
|
10. |
Isolation and characterization of genes encoding disease resistance in tomato |
DBT |
|
11. |
Exploration of molecular diversity and insecticidal spectrum of Bacillus thuringiensis of Western Ghats of India and cloning novel insecticidal genes |
DBT |
|
12. |
Chemotyping and gene expression profiling in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) with special reference to quality attributes |
DBT |
|
13. |
Rapid multiplication of rare and endangered medicinal plants |
ICAR |
|
14. |
Sustainable management of plant biodiversity |
ICAR |
|
15. |
Application of microorganisms in agriculture & allied sectors |
ICAR |
|
16. |
BIOTECH-KERALA-Biotechnological interventions and opportunities towards enhancing crop production in Kerala |
Government of Kerala |
|
17. |
Net work project on Production and distribution `of quality planting materials- Orchids, Anthurium & banana |
Government of Kerala |
|
18. |
Genomic library construction & cloning of gene(s) for PR proteins in black pepper |
KSCSTE |
|
19. |
Generation and evaluation of Vanilla planifolia hybrids |
KSCSTE |
Click here to see Research Highlights & Achievements of CPBMB
C. Outreach Activities
Include on farm trials, consultancy services, training programmes, symposium, seminars and publications.
Click here to see the Details of Trainings
National Symposium organized
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NAIP sponsored Training Programme (15 days) on “Bioinformatics and its Applications in Agriculture” was organized from May 2nd -16th, 2011.
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NAIP sponsored Training Programme (15 days) on “Bioinformatics and its Applications in Agriculture” was organized from May 2nd -16th, 2009.
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National Training on "Techniques and applications of biotechnology to combat climate change" was organized from September 18th -25th, 2009.
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Workshop on "Kerala Biotechnology Policy and Biodiversity Conservation’. ‘GM crops – Food security and environmental integrity" was conducted on April 30, 2009.
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Annual Task Force meeting for Women in Science' was conducted on August 31st - September 1st , 2009.
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Symbiohort – 2005, National Symposium on "Biotechnological Interventions for Improvement of Horticultural Crops – Issues and Strategies" was organized from January10th-12th, 2005.
Winter School organized
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ICAR sponsored Winter School (21 days) on "Advances in micropropagation of Horticulture Crops" was organized from December 1st - to 21st, 2011.
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ICAR sponsored Winter School (21 days) on “Bioinformatics and its Applications in Agriculture” was organized from December1st -21st, 2009.
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ICAR sponsored Winter school (21 days) on "Identification and cloning of defense genes in plants" was organized from January 8th – 28th, 2009.
Books Released
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Molecular Profiling of Piper Species,
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Biotech Research in KAU
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Recent Trends in Horticultural Biotechnology – Vol I & Vol II
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Plant Biotechnology - Methods in Tissue Culture and Gene Transfer
Faculty Details
Dr. M.R.Shylaja
M.Sc( Hort.) , PhD
( Hort.)
Area of
Research: Biotech breeding in spice crops, Plant Tissue
Culture, Molecular
markers and Metabolomics.
PG students guided : 3 M.Sc + 1 Ph.D
PG students on roll : 4 M.Sc + 1 Ph.D
PG projects of other institutions completed
: 4
Awards : Jawaharlal
Nehru Award, 1997 instituted by ICAR, New Delhi for outstanding Doctoral
Research in Horticulture
Jawaharlal Nehru Award, 2007 and HS Mehtha Memorial Award for student's
Doctoral Research in Horticulture
email Id :
mrshyla@gmail.com
Phone no : Office
: 0487-2438580
Mobile: : 9446364216
Dr. P.A. Nazeem
M.Sc (Hort), Ph.D (Hort) and FAO training at USA in Biotechnology
Area of Research: Plant tissue culture, molecular markers, Gene isolation and genetic engineering
Awards: Biotech Process and Product Development award, 2003
PG students guided: 12 M.Sc. + 1 Ph.D
email Id : panazeem@gmail.com
Phone no :
Office :
0487-2371994
Mobile:
: 9447126917
Dr. Abida. P.S
M.Sc (Ag) in crop physiology, PhD (Biotechnology)
Area of Research: Gene and proteome expression analysis in biotic and abiotic stress
Molecular markers- In- silico analysis- Development of polyclonal antibodies for plant hormone
ABA and its quantification under abiotic stress.
Awards: Best poster award in 2008. National Seminar on “Biotechnology in the Genomics and proteomics platform” at Dr .G.R.D.College of Science, Coimbatore, India.
Post graduate projects completed in KAU and Other institutions: : 8
Post graduate projects on going in KAU : 4
email Id : cpbmb@rediffmail.com
Phone
: Office : 0487- 2370822
Mobile : 09037998940,09745884964
Dr. Deepu Mathew
M.Sc. (Agri.) Horticulture, Ph.D., Post-Doc (Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel)
Area of Research: Molecular breeding in vegetable crops
Awards: Associate of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), New Delhi
PG students being guided: 5
Email Id : deepu.mathew@kau.in
Phone : Office : 0487-2438585
Mobile : 9446478503
Contact Address
Professor & Head
Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
IT-BT Complex
Kerala Agricultural University
KAU (P.O.),Thrissur Dt. 680 656
Kerala , India.
Phone: 0487- 2438580 Fax 0487- 2371994
cpbmb@kau.in
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