Project students

2023

• Dalvin Johns, BSc Plant Biology and Biotechnology student from Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Tambaram, Chennai from 09 Aug - 08 Dec 2023

• Madhan P S, MSc Biotechnology student from St George College of Management and Science, Bangalore from 01 Jul - 30 Sep 2023 on "Unveiling the Molecular and Biochemical Responses in Medicinal Plant Ocimum Sanctum L. to Temperature Variability (Tulsi)"

• Naveenkumar K V, MSc Biotechnology student from St George College of Management and Science, Bangalore from 01 Jul - 30 Sep 2023 on "Influence of Varying Temperature on Molecular and Biochemical Characteristics of Medicinal Plant Centella asiatica (Gotukola)"

• Sreyas R, Integrated BS-MS, 4th year student from IISER Thiruvananthapuram from 1 - 30 Jun 2023 on "Temperature stress responses in Amaranthus tricolor revealed through gene expression analysis"
  

• Neethusree T, MSc Biotechnology student from St Thomas College, Palai (MG University, Kottayam) from 1 Apr - 30 Jun 2023 on "Molecular and physiological responses in Amaranthus tricolor upon drought stress"

• Elba Joseph, MSc Biotechnology student from St Thomas College, Palai (MG University, Kottayam) from 1 Apr - 30 Jun 2023 on "Genetic diversity and phytochemical analyses of Ocimum sanctum"

• Anamika Salim, MSc Biotechnology student from UC College, Aluva (MG University, Kottayam) from 1 Apr - 30 Jun 2023 on "Genetic diversity and phytochemical analysis of Curculigo orchiodes"

• Ajay Chandrasekharan, MSc Biotechnology student from Sir Syed Institute for Technical Studies, Karimbam, Taliparamba, Kannur from 16 March to 15 April 2023 on "Analysis of chemical and genetic diversity of Plectranthus amboinicus"

• Arya P.V., MSc Biotechnology student from Sir Syed Institute for Technical Studies, Karimbam, Taliparamba, Kannur from 16 March to 15 April 2023 on "Physiological, biochemical and molecular changes due to temperature stress in Amaranthus cruentus"

• Sreerag Namboothiri K.N., MSc Biotechnology student from Sir Syed Institute for Technical Studies, Karimbam, Taliparamba, Kannur from 16 March to 15 April 2023 on "Phylogenetic analysis of Orophea genus"

• Nazarin G, MSc Biotechnology student from Sree Narayana College of Technology, Vadakkevila, Kollam (affiliated to University of Kerala) from February 1, 2023 to Match 31, 2023 on "Induction of multiple shoots in Zingiber officinale Rosc using in vitro method"

• Irshanamol S, MSc Biotechnology student from Sree Narayana College of Technology, Vadakkevila, Kollam (affiliated to University of Kerala) from February 1, 2023 to Match 31, 2023 on "In Vitro Shoot Multiplication Studies on Different Sucrose Concentrations in Musa acuminata Cv. ‘Robusta’ (AAA)"

2022

• Mohamed Abdul Khader M, MSc Biotechnology student, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Panangad, Kochi from May 09 - October 09, 2022 on "An insight to the expression of selected genes in Samanea saman in response to drought stress"

• Hephzibah Murali, MSc Biotechnology student, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Panangad, Kochi from May 09 - October 09, 2022 on "Unravelling the effect of salt stress through gene expression studies in Samanea saman"

• Sreelakshmi K, MSc Biotechnology student, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Panangad, Kochi from May 09 - October 09, 2022 on "Understanding heavy metal tolerance of Samanea saman by analysing expression of selected genes"

• Roshni S, MSc Biotechnology student, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Panangad, Kochi from May 09 - October 09, 2022 on "Evaluation of the effects of temperature stress on gene expression in Samanea saman"

• Chippy V B, Integrated MSc student, Kerala Agricultural University, College of Agriculture, Vellayani from Aug 2021 to Jul 2022 on - Temperature stress tolerance in small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) upon root colonization by endophytic fungus Piriformospora indica

• Jayath Gowri J, Integrated MSc student, Kerala Agricultural University, College of Agriculture, Vellayani from Aug 2021 to Jul 2022 on - Characterization of Centella asiatica genotypes using asiaticoside and gene-specific markers

• Sreedevi M J, Research Scholar, Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom carried out project work under Aspire Fellowship scheme of Govt of Kerala from Feb to Jul 2022 on - miRNA studies in Phaseolus vulgaris L. under saline stress

• Vrindha Vijayan, Research Scholar, Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom carried out project work under Aspire Fellowship scheme of Govt of Kerala from Feb to Jul 2022 on - Studies on the differential expression of genes responsible for incompatibility in Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. after compatible and incompatible pollinations

• Krishnasree R S, 2nd year MSc Biotechnology student, Govt Arts College, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram carried out project work under Aspire Fellowship scheme of Govt of Kerala from Feb to Jul 2022 on - Development of DNA fingerprints of selected accessions of Centella asiatica

• Mr. Akhilesh V A, Ms. Merin James, Ms. Anusha U B, Ms. Deepthi J V, and Athira S S, Emmanuel College, Vazhichal, Thiruvananthapuram: Degree of Batchelor of Science in Botany and Biotechnology (January 2022) - In vitro shoot multiplication of Banana cv. Rasakadali (AAB) using inflorescence Apices

• Aneesha S, Deepthi L C and Manodhini R S, MSc Biotechnology 3rd Semester students from Mother Teresa Womens University, Kodaikanal carried out Internship for 2 weeks from 20-12-2021 to 03-01-2022

2021

• Lakshmi A R, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Neelakudi campus, Kangalancherry, Thiruvarur: Degree of Master of Science in Microbiology (December - May 2021) - Gene expression analysis of Ralstonia solanacearum infected tomato plants upon root colonization by endophytic fungi, Piriformospora indica

• Navamy Jayan, Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus: Degree of Master of Science in Biotechnology (January - May 2021) - Comparative assessment of genetic diversity among Cullenia exarillata from Silent Valley National Park and Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary

• Akshay A G, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore: Degree of Master of Science in Bioinformatics (January - April 2021) - Mining and development of novel SSR markers using next generation sequencing (NGS) data in Elettaria cardamomum

• Noreen A. Khan, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore: Degree of Master of Science in Bioinformatics (January - April 2021) - MicroRNA Based SSR Marker Development in Cardamom

• Ancy Mol S, Marthoma College Science And Technology, Ayur: Degree of Master of Science in Biotechnology (November 2020 - March 2021) - Genetic Variability Analysis of Mung Bean Populations by RAPD Markers

• Varsha S, Marthoma College Science And Technology, Ayur: Degree of Master of Science in Biotechnology (November 2020 - March 2021) - Genetic Diversity Analysis of selected Solanum melongena by using ISSR markers

• Amina K R, Marthoma College Science And Technology, Ayur: Degree of Master of Science in Biotechnology (November 2020 - March 2021) - Genetic diversity analysis of selected vigna radiata by using SSR markers

• Ameena S S, Marthoma College Science And Technology, Ayur: Degree of Master of Science in Biotechnology (November 2020 - March 2021) - Analysis of Genetic Diversity of Pisum sativum by ISSR Markers

• Anju A, Nimisha Nath, Aparna B Nair, Subuhana Khadar - B. Sc. Botany and Biotechnology students from K. V. V. S. College of Science and Technology, Adoor has carried out one month project work from 10 Dec 2020 to 9 Jan 2021 on the topic “Assessment of genetic diversity in Asian Palmyrah palm (Borassus flabellifer L.) accessions using SCOT markers”

2020

• Nissy Baby, St Berchmans College, Changanassery (affiliated to MG University, Kottayam): MSc Biotechnology (February – August 2020) - Genetic Variability Analysis of Cullenia exarillata Populations by ISSR Markers

• Anagha S.B., A. J. College of Science and Technology, Thonnakal, Thiruvananthapuram: MSc Biochemistry (January – August 2020) - Volatile chemical profiling and antioxidant activity of Curcuma longa (Linn)

• Sreelekshmi H., A. J. College of Science and Technology, Thonnakal, Thiruvananthapuram: MSc Biochemistry (January – August 2020) - Volatile chemical profiling and antioxidant activity of Thottea siliquosa (Lam.) Ding Hou

• Aswathy L B, Department of Plant Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapauram (Kerala Agricultural University): BSc-MSc Integrated Course on Biotechnology (September 2019 to June 2020) - Isolation and characterization of Hsp family gene from cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton)

• Elsit Mariya C, Department of Plant Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapauram (Kerala Agricultural University): BSc-MSc Integrated Course on Biotechnology (September 2019 to June 2020) - Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. (Jackfruit) genotype characterized using SCoT markers

• Divya P. S., DGM Ayurvedic Medical College & Research Center, Gadag, Karnataka: MD (Dravyaguna) (February 2019 – January 2020) - An in vitro evaluation of ATIVISHA (Aconitum heterophyllum Wall) from natural habitat and tissue culture derived plants for its krimighna action (antimicrobial action) - A comparative study

2019

• Vijeesh R, Malavika Shibu, Blessy S S & Devika B Nair, Emmanuel College, Vazhichal (affiliated to University of Kerala): BSc Botany and Biotechnology (December 2019) - Genetic diversity analysis of Cullenia exarillata from Wayanad, Kerala using ISSR markers

• Gouthaman P P, Union Christian College (affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University), Alwaye, Kerala: MSc Bioinformatics (April to June 2019) - De novo transcriptome assembly and downstream analysis using custom Galaxy server

• Anjana H Nath, Department of Plant Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapauram (Kerala Agricultural University): BSc-MSc Integrated Course on Biotechnology (March to July 2019) - Training in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

• Geethalakshmi C, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620024, Tamil Nadu: MSc Botany (January to April 2019) - Genetic Diversity Analysis of Trichopus zeylanicus Gaertn. Accessions Using SCoT Markers

• Vel Kumar, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620024, Tamil Nadu: MSc Botany (January to April 2019) - Genetic Diversity Analysis of Centella asiatica (L) Urb. Accessions Using SCoT Markers

• Hafsal K, Indira Gandhi College of Arts & Science, Kothamangalam, Kerala: BSc Biotechnology (January to March 2019) - Genetic diversity of rice using ISSR markers

2018

• Reshma Retnakaran, College of Agriculture (Kerala Agricultural University), Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram: BSc-MSc Integrated Biotechnology (December 2017 to November 2018) - Development of functional SSR markers for D-Limonene content and analysis of genetic polymorphism in cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton)

• Arya Aravind, College of Agriculture (Kerala Agricultural University), Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram: BSc-MSc Integrated Biotechnology (December 2017 to November 2018) - Development of functional EST-SSR and analysis of genetic diversity in Centella asiatica

• Nandini C, A.J. College of Science and Technology (Affiliated to the University of Kerala), Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram: MSc Biotechnology (April to September 2018) - Genetic relationships and diversity among dioecious palmyra palm accessions revealed by ISSR and SCoT markers

• Binza Kalam, A.J. College of Science and Technology (Affiliated to the University of Kerala), Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram: MSc Biotechnology (April to September 2018) - Regulation of β amyrin synthase gene in multiple shoot cultures of medicinal herb Centella asiatica by jasmonic acid

• Salma Sulfi, TKM College of Arts and Science, Kollam: MSc Biotechnology (April to August 2018) - ISSR, total phenol content and antioxidant activity analyses to characterize genotypes of Centella asiatica

• Raseena N R, Dept of Botany, University of Kerala: PhD Botany (Apr to Sep 2018) - Floral homeotic genes in Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt

• Celene Francis, Union Christian College: MSc Bioinformatics (May to July 2018) - Identification of EST-SSR markers from the transcriptome sequence data of Borassus flabellifer (palmyrah palm)

• Silija T S, Union Christian College: MSc Bioinformatics (May to July 2018) - Identification of EST-SSR markers from the transcriptome sequence data of Musa acuminata (wild banana)

• Sibina L, Dept of Zoology, University College: MPhil Zoology (May to Jul 2018) - Molecular mechanism of pest resistance of certain Musa cultivars against infestation by Odoiporous longicollis

• Roshny Prasad, Dept of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Kerala: MSc Bioinformatics (Jan to Apr 2018) - Exome analysis to detect Single Nucleotide Variants (SNVs) among Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) leaf curl mutants

• Najiya Nazar, Dept of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Kerala: MSc Bioinformatics (Jan to Apr 2018) - miRNA prediction and functional characterization in Andrographis paniculata from NGS transcriptome data

• Athira T, Dept of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Kerala: MSc Bioinformatics (Jan to Apr 2018) - Transcriptome analysis of Nicotiana benthaamiana in response to Agrobacterium tumafaciens infection

• Madhurima J, Dept of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Kerala: MSc Bioinformatics (Jan to Apr 2018) - Gene expression profiling of the endophytic fungus Xylaria sp. M71 in association with its host plant Camptotheca acuminata

• Vaishnavi S A, Dept of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Kerala: MSc Bioinformatics (Jan to Apr 2018) - Exome analysis to detect Single Nucleotide Variants (SNVs) among Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) leaf curl mutants

• Prabha S N, Dept of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Kerala: MSc Bioinformatics (Jan to Apr 2018) - Transcriptome analysis of tomato and cowpea roots to understand plant responses to nematode infection

• Aiswarya S, Amrita School of Biotechnology: MSc Biotechnology (Jan to Apr 2018) - Phytochemical and molecular characterization of Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. under abiotic conditions

2017

• Nidhin C P, Centre for Evolutionary and Integrative Biology, Kerala University: MSc Integrative Biology (Apr to Jul 2017) - Expression analysis of miRNAs in Lycopersicon esculentum infected by Agrobacterium tumefaciens

• Reshma U S, National College, Manacaud: MSc Bioinformatics (Apr to Jun 2017) - Identification of SSRs from miRNA precursor sequences of cardamom

• Aneesh M S, Dept of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Kerala: MSc Bioinformatics (Apr to Jun 2017) - Development of transcriptome derived microsatellite markers in cardamom

• Deepthi Darsan, Dept of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Kerala: MSc Bioinformatics (Apr to Jun 2017) - Genome-wide identification and target prediction of conserved miRNAs in cardamom

• Aparna S, Dept of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Kerala: MSc Bioinformatics (Apr to Jun 2017) - Identification of drought responsive conserved miRNAs in cardamom

2016

• Priya Murmu, Integrated Science Education and Research Centre, Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal: Integrated MSc (Jun to Jul 2016) - Estimation of genetic diversity in Centella asiatica using molecular markers

• Amala Tom, Union Christian College, Aluva: MSc Bioinformatics (Apr to Jun 2016) - Development of genomic resources for Centella asiatica using next-generation sequencing data

• Amrutha Jinesh, Union Christian College, Aluva: MSc Bioinformatics (Apr to Jun 2016) - Development of genomic resources from Curcuma longa using next generation sequencing

• Shinsy Yoosaf, Union Christian College, Aluva: MSc Bioinformatics (Apr to Jun 2016) - Development of genomic resources for Trichosanthes cucumerina using next-generation sequencing data

• S. Sujith, S. S. Vishnu & P. Rajeesh Kumar, Udaya College, Kanyakumari: B.Tech Biotechnology (Feb to Mar 2016) - Analysis of genetic diversity of Centella asiatica using molecular markers

• Silpa Sivan, Dept of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Kerala: M.Phil Bioinformatics (May to September 2016) - Development and validation of EST-SSR and identification of EST-SNP markers in snake gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina)

• Shehenaz Manika, Dept of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Kerala: M.Phil Bioinformatics (May to September 2016) - Transcriptome mining for EST-InDel and development and validation of EST-SSR markers in turmeric (Curcuma longa)

• Mohammed Ali Noushad, Iqbal College, Peringammala: MSc Botany (February to April 2016) - Identification of gender specific DNA markers in Calamus travancoricus

• S. Sujith, S. S. Vishnu and P. Rajeesh Kumar., Udaya College, Kanyakumari: BTech Biotechnology (February-March 2016) - Analysis of genetic diversity of Centella asiatica using molecular markers

2015

• Ganga, K. M., Iqbal College, Peringammala: MSc Botany (April to June 2015) - Analysis of ISSR polymorphism and estimation of genome size in cardamom using flow cytometry

2014

• Jinu Thomas, UC College Aluva: MSc Bioinformatics (July to September 2014) - Identification and characterization of micro RNAs in Brachypodium distachyon under drought stress from NGS data

• Lakshmi Priya, UC College Aluva: MSc Bioinformatics (July to September 2014) - Comparative analysis of Catharanthus roseus and Rauvolfia serpentina transcriptomes by using next-generation sequencing data

2013

• Sowmay S Dharan, College of Agriculture, Vellayani: MSc Biotechnology (Integrated) (August 2013 to July 2014) - Development and use of SSR markers for analysis of genetic diversity and correlation with lignin content in cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) germplasm

2012

• Arathi R. Nair, Aswathy S., Athira V. Nair, Dhanisha S.S. & Vimala Mathew, Govt. College for Women (Oct to Nov 2012): BSc Biochemistry & Industrial Microbiology - Analysis of genetic diversity in Cardamom using microsatellite markers

• Vanila Varghese, MACFAST: MSc Biotechnology (Jul to Sep 2012) - Analysis of genetic diversity and differentiation in two popular rattan species: Calamus thwaitesii and C. nagabettai

• Anija T Anto, MACFAST: MSc Biotechnology (Jul to Sep 2012) - A search for diagnostic AFLP and SSR markers in cardamom species with emphasis on popular cultivars and wild varieties

• Lekshmi, Priyanka JJ, Shamna S, Shabana A, Anurani GR & Anu Elsa Mathew, Marthoma College of Science & Technology, Ayur: BSc Biotechnology - Development of microsatellite markers and analysis of genetic diversity in Cardamom

• Reshmi Raj, St. Berchmans College, Changanacherry: MSc Biotechnology (Apr to Jun 2012) - Development of SSR markers and analysis of genetic diversity in cardamom

• Dr. Kamarudeen Kunju M, Sathyabama University, Chennai: MTech Biotechnology (Oct 2011 to Mar 2012) - Identification of gender specific DNA markers in Calamus thwaitesii Becc.