FACULTY PROFILE
| Faculty Name | Dr. Deepa P. |
| Department Name | PG Department of Botany |
| Designation | Assistant Professor (Adhoc) |
| Mobile Number | 9496362915 |
| Email Address | deepapsaj@gmail.com |
| Office Address | PG Department of Botany
KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri Malappuram, Kerala, 676122 |
| Residential Address | Edakkandiyil House
Pantheerankavu Post Kozhikode, Kerala, 673019 |
| Date of Birth | 30/04/1986 |
| Total Teaching experience | 6 Years (B.Sc. Botany), 2 Years (M.Sc. Botany) |
| Subject with Specialization | Botany with Plant Tissue culture and Molecular Biology |
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
| Sl.
No. |
Qualifications &
Year of passing |
University | Institute | |||
| 1 | B.Sc. Botany
(2006) |
University of
Calicut |
KAHM Unity Women’s
College, Manjeri |
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| 2 | M.Sc. Applied Plant Science (2008) | University of
Calicut |
Calicut University Campus,
Thenhippalam |
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| 3 | B.Ed. Natural Science
(2009) |
University of
Calicut |
Farook Training College, Kozhikode | |||
| 4 | Ph.D. Botany
(Plant Biotechnology) (2017) |
University of Calicut | Calicut University Campus, Thenhippalam | |||
| 5 | CSIR-NET Life science (2017) | CSIR / UGC | ||||
RANKS / AWARDS SECURED
| Course | University Rank | Award | Year |
| B.Sc. Botany |
III |
2006 | |
| M.Sc. Applied Plant Science |
II |
2008 | |
| M.Sc. Applied Plant Science and M.Sc. Botany | V.V. Sivarajan Memorial Award,
University of Calicut |
2008 |
| Course | Syllabus | University | Platform |
| B.Sc. Botany
|
Core Course 2. Mycology:
1. Introduction to Fungi 2. Masigomycotina 3. Zygomycotina 4. Dueteromycotina
|
Calicut University
|
Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) Webpage
|
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
| Research Topic | Skills Acquired |
| Ph.D. (Plant Biotechnology)
‘Molecular characterization of ammonium transporters in relation to host-parasitic interaction in Santalum album L.’ (2010-2016) |
Phytochemical analysis
Quantification of enzyme activity DNA and RNA isolation Gel electrophoresis DNA and RNA quantification PCR and qRT-PCR Gene expression study Primer designing BLAST and sequence submission to Genbank Plant Tissue Culture |
| M.Sc. (Applied Plant Science)
Revision of the Genus Alpinia Roxb. in India (2008) |
Plant identification
Taxonomic illustrations
|
RESEARCH PROJECTS GUIDED (M.Sc. BOTANY)
| Sl. No. | Project Topic | Year |
| 1. | Asymbiotic seed germination and in vitro culture of
Spathoglottis plicata var. alba under different nitrogen nutrient regimes |
2017 |
| 2. | Effect of NaCl stress on callus induction and secondary metabolite production in Centella asiatica
(L.) Urban |
2017 |
| 3. | Nutritional Evaluation, Phytochemical Analysis and
In Vitro Salt Tolerance in Navara (Oryza sativa L.) |
2018 |
| 4. | A Study on Phytochemical Analysis and Somatic
Embryogenesis in Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn. var. NeiKumbalam |
2018 |
| 5. | In vitro Shoot Multiplication and Flower Induction in
Dianthus chinensis cv. Pink |
2018 |
| 6. | Effect of heavy metal stress on callus induction in
Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. var. anagha |
2018 |
| 7. | Study on carbohydrate, protein, phytochemical
compounds and in vitro salt tolerance in Sona Masuri and Thulasi (Oryza sativa L.) |
2019 |
| 8. | Study on in vitro salt tolerance and secondary
metabolite production in Abrus precatorius L. |
2019 |
| 9. | GC-MS analysis and in–vitro salt tolerance in Oryza
sativa L. var. Supriya |
2019 |
| 10. | A study on phytolith morphotypes in selected
members of Orchidaceae |
2022 |
| 11. | Phytolith accumulation in selected roadside plants of
Malappuram District |
2022 |
| 12 | Evaluation of salinity stress responses in Vinca rosea L. | 2023 |
| 13 | Salinity induced morphological, anatomical and phytochemical variations in Piper longum L. | 2023 |
| 14 | Some aspects of salinity responses in Lycopersicon esculentum L. | 2023 |
RESEARCH PROJECTS GUIDED (B.Sc. BOTANY)
| Sl. No. | Project Topic | Year |
| 1. | An in vitro approach of medicinal herb:
Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell (Scrophulariaceae) |
2017 |
| 2. | Callogenic regeneration of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban: An important medicinal herb | 2017 |
| 3. | Water quality assessment of selected rivers in
Malappuram District |
2018 |
| 4. | A study on callus induction in Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. var. anagha | 2018 |
| 5. | Phytolith morphotype analysis in Compositae | 2019 |
| 6. | A study on trichome morphology in selected members of Solanaceae | 2020 |
| 7. | Variation of phytolith morphotypes in some members of Cucurbitaceae | 2020 |
| 8. | Micromorphological study on leaf trichomes in selected varieties of Begoniaceae | 2023 |
SEMINARS/ CONFERENCES/ WORKSHOPS/ SYMPOSIA ATTENDED
| Sl. No. | Seminar/Conference/Workshop/
Symposia |
Title | Institute | Year |
| 1 | National Congress | Kerala Environment Congress 2006 | Centre for Environment and Development | 2006 |
| 2 | National Seminar | Recent Trends in Plant Science Research | Gregor Mendal Foundation, Department of Botany, University of Calicut
|
2007 |
| 3 | National Seminar | National Seminar on Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology | Gregor Mendal Foundation, Department of Botany, University of Calicut
|
2011 |
| 4 | National Seminar | Forestry Practices in Kerala with Reference to Biodiversity Conservation | Department of Botany, University of Calicut | 2011 |
| 5 | National Seminar | Modern Trends in Biology | Department of Zoology, University of Calicut
|
2011 |
| 6 | International Symposium | 6th International Symposium on the Family Zingiberaceae | Department of Botany, University of Calicut | 2011 |
| 7 | National Seminar | National Seminar on Hortus Malabaricus | Department of Botany, University of Calicut | 2012 |
| 8 | International Conference | Advances in Biological Sciences | Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology and Interuniversity Centre for Biosciences, Kannur University
|
2012 |
| 9 | National Conference | 26th Kerala Science Congress | Kerala Vetenary and Animal Science University, Pookode, Wayanad.
|
2014 |
| 10 | International Seminar | Advancements in Angiosperm Systematics and Conservation | Department of Botany, University of Kerala | 2015 |
| 11 | International Seminar | New Frontiers in Cytogenetics and XIII Conference on the Society of Cytologists and Genetics | Department of Botany, University of Kerala | 2016 |
| 12 | National Workshop | Facilitating Innovation and Patent Filing | Inter University Centre for IPR Studies, CUSAT | 2015 |
| 13 | National Conference | 29th Kerala Science Congress | Mar Thoma College, Thiruvalla, Kottayam | 2017 |
| 14 | National Workshop | Plant Tissue Culture with Reference to Orchid Micropropagation | Department of Biotechnology, SAFI Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor | 2017 |
| 15 | National Conference | 30th Kerala Science Congress | Brennen College, Thalasseri, Kannur | 2018 |
| 16 | International Seminar | International Seminar on Phytochemistry | Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (TBGRI), Pacha-Palode, Trivandrum | 2018 |
| 17 | National Workshop | Two day National Workshop on ‘Plant taxonomy: Nomenclature, Illustration and Photography’ | Government Brennen College, Thalasseri | 2018 |
| National Seminar | Biodiversity of the Western Ghats: Status and Challenges | Zamornin’s Guruvayoorappan College, Kozhikode | 2018 | |
| 18 | National Seminar | Integrating Technology in Higher Education | KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri, Malappuram | 2019 |
| 19 | National Workshop | Two-day workshop on ‘Computer Aided Drug Designing’ (2020). | Zamornin’s Guruvayoorappan College, Kozhikode | 2020 |
| 20 | National Workshop
(Online) |
ICT Tools for Teaching Learning Process-Post Pandemic Educational Strategies 2020 | Sree Narayana College, Kollam | 2020 |
| 21 | National Workshop
(Online) |
Pedagogical and E-Learning Tools for Teaching | Sanatana Darma College, Alappuzha | 2020 |
| 22 | International Webinar | Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning | Farook college (Autonomous), Kozhikode | 2020 |
| 23 | International Webinar | Plants and People: The Science of Ethnobotany | Farook college (Autonomous), Kozhikode | 2020 |
| 24 | International Webinar | Some Plants of Ethnobotanical Importance in Indian Culture and Traditions | Farook college (Autonomous), Kozhikode | 2020 |
| 25 | International Conference | International Conference on Plant Sciences 2022 | KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri, Malappuram | 2022 |
| 26 | National Seminar
(Online) |
Birding as a tool of Biodiversity Conservation | Sree Narayana College, Kollam | 2023 |
| 27 | National Seminar
(Online) |
‘Race to rescue with Geodata – Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation’ | Sree Narayana College, Kollam | 2023 |
| 28 | National Seminar (Online) | Sensory and Healing Garden | Kerala Biodiversity Board | 2023 |
ARTICLES PUBLISHED
| Sl. No. | Authors | Title | Journal | Volume, Issue, Page No.
& Year |
| 1 | Deepa P., Yusuf A. | Histological and biochemical evaluation of Santalum album L. seedlings co-cultivated with different hosts | Annals of Plant Sciences | 4(03): 1016-1021
(2015) |
| 2 | Deepa P., Yusuf A. | Influence of different host associations on glutamine synthetase activity and ammonium transporter in Santalum album L. | Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants | DOI: 10/1007 s12298-016-0368-9
(2016) |
| 3 | Deepa P., Yusuf A. | Effect of glutamine nutrition on glutamine synthetase activity and ammonium transporter expression in Santalum album L. seedlings | International Journal of Current Biotechnology | 5(1):1-8
(2017) |
| 4 | Yusuf A., Deepa P. | Influence of N nutrients on GS activity and ammonium transporter (SaAMT1;2) expression in sandal plants (Santalum album L.) | Trees | DOI 10.1007/s00468-017-1583-x
(2017)
|
| 5 | Deepa P. | Foliar regeneration in Centella asiatica (L.) Urban (Apiaceae): An important threatened medicinal herb | International Journal of Advanced Research | 5(5): 970- 974
(2017) |
| 6 | Rishla K., Sithara A., Deepa P. | Effect of NaCl stress on callus induction in Centella asiatica (L.) Urban. | European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences | 4(9): 527-531
(2017) |
| 7 | Hima Rasheed, Deepa P. | Nutrient evaluation, phytochemical analysis and in vitro micropropagation in Navara (Oryza sativa L.) | International Journal of Current Research | 10(5): 68865 – 68869
(2018) |
| 8 | Aswathi K. P., Deepa P., Chandrashekaran P. N. | GC-MS analysis and somatic embryogenesis in Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn. var. NeiKumbalam | Journal of Pharamacognosy and Phytochemistry | 7(6): 211-215
(2018) |
| 9 | Deepa P., Sayistha P. K. | In vitro studies on heavy metal stress tolerance in Solanum lycopersicum L. var. anagha. | International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews | 6(1): 583-591
(2019) |
| 10 | Lafna Farshana K. P., Deepa P. | In vitro salt tolerance induced secondary metabolites production in Abrus precatorius L. | Current Botany | DOI:10.25081/cb.2021.v12.6391
(2021) |
| 11 | Deepa P., Sanoj E. | Micromorphological variations of trichomes in the genus
Ocimum L. |
Plant Science Today | DOI:10.14719/pst.2021.8.3.106
(2021) |
BOOKS PUBLISHED / EDITED
| Sl. No. | Title | Publisher | ISBN | Year |
| 1 | Anticancer plants | KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri | 978-93-5701-654-4
|
2023 |
| 2 | Proceedings of International Conference on Plant Sciences, ICOPS 2022 | KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri | 978-81-952781-1-4
|
2023 |
BOOK CHAPTERS PUBLISHED
| Sl. No. | Authors | Book Chapter Title | Name of the Book / Publisher | ISBN |
| 1 | Deepa P., Yusuf A. | Association with N-fixing hosts improves the nitrogen use efficiency of Santalumalbum L. | Proceedings of 26th Kerala Science Congress |
0-9533991-9-2 (2012) |
| 2 | Deepa P., Kadheeja Parveen C. | In vitro callogenesis, shoot multiplication and flowering in Dianthus chinensis L. cv. Pink | MESMAC International Conference, Applying Theory: Paradigms Practices Faultlines | 978-93-5396-247-0
(2020) |
| 3 | Deepa P., Najleth T. | In vitro salt tolerance in Oryza sativa var. Sona Masuri & Thulasi | MESMAC International Conference, Applying Theory: Paradigms Practices Faultlines | 978-93-5396-247-0
(2020) |
| 4 | Deepa P. | New aspects in Rice tissue culture | An Introduction to Plant Biology, Akinik Publication | 978-93-90420-77-3
(2020)
|
| 5 | Deepa P. | Indian constitutional approach on environmental protection | Future of Democracy in India
KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri |
978-93-5391-555-1
(2020)
|
| 6 | Abin Sebastian, Deepa P., Prasad M.N.V. | Azolla farming for sustainable cropland remediation | Handbook of Assisted and Amendment Enhanced Sustainable Remediation, Taylor & Francis |
https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119670391 (2020)
|
| 7 | Shibila Banu, Deepa P. | Phytolith morphotype diversity in some economically valuable Cucurbitaceae members | Proceedings of International Conference on Plant Sciences, KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri | 978-81-952781-1-4
(2023) |
| 8 | Jahana K. P., Najlath T., Deepa P. | GC-MS analysis of bioactive compounds in methanol extracts of three traditional verities of Oryza sativa L. in Kerala. | Proceedings of International Conference on Plant Sciences, KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri | 978-81-952781-1-4
(2023) |
| 9 | Febina Thasneem K., Deepa P. | Prolific anticancer bioactivity of algal species | Anticancer Plants, KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri | 978-93-5701-654-4
(2023)
|
| 10 | Deepa P., Anjana K. | Exploration of Lamiaceae members in cancer treatment | Anticancer Plants, KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri | 978-93-5701-654-4
(2023)
|
| 11 | Deepa P., Sanoj E., Sreejith P.E. | Cancer preventive potential of Musaceae members | Anticancer Plants, KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri | 978-93-5701-654-4
(2023)
|
| 12 | Deepa P., Shibla Banu K., Fathima Saniya P.M. | Salinity stress alters the secondary metabolites production in Abrus precatorius L. | Emerging Areas of Chemical Sciences
PG Department of Chemistry, KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri |
978-93-5913-421-5
(2023) |
RESEARCH PAPERS / POSTERS PRESENTED
| Sl. No. | Seminar/Workshop/Conference | Title | Institute | Year |
| 1 | International Conference on Advances in Biological Sciences | Nitrogen fixing hosts improve the growth of Santaum album L. – Preliminary studies | Kannur University Campus, Kannur | 2012 |
| 2 | 26th Kerala science Congress | Association with N fixing hosts improves the nitrogen use efficiency of Santalum album L. | Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Pookode, Wyanad | 2014 |
| 3 | 29th Kerala Science congress | Role of leguminous and non-leguminous hosts on the ammonium assimilation in Santalum album L. during primary growth stage | Mar Thoma College, Thiruvalla | 2017 |
| 4 | International seminar on New frontiers in cytogenetics and XIII conference on the society of cytologists and genetics | Influence of different host associations on glutamine synthetase activity and ammonium transporter in Santalum album L. | Department of Botany, University of Kerala
|
2016 |
| 5 | International Seminar on Phytochemistry | GC-MS analysis of phytochemical compounds in hexane extract of Nei Kumbalam (Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn.) | Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (TBGRI), Pacha-Palode, Trivandrum.
|
2018 |
| 6 | International Seminar on Phytochemistry | Nutrient evaluation, phytochemical analysis and in vitro micropropagation in Navara (Oryza sativa L.) | Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (TBGRI), Pacha-Palode, Trivandrum | 2018 |
| 7 | International Conference on Plant Sciences | Phytolith morphotype diversity in some economically valuable Cucurbitaceae members. | PG Department of Botany, KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri | 2023 |
| 8 | Seminar on Emerging Areas of Chemical Sciences | Salinity stress alters the secondary metabolites production in Abrus precatorius L. | PG Department of Chemistry, KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri | 2023 |
PARTICIPATION IN COLLEGE LEVEL ACTIVITIES
| College level activities | Year |
| Digital plant board fixing on campus plants | 2019-2020 |
| Coordinator of Biodiversity Club | 2022-2023
2023-2024 |
PARTICIPATION IN DEPARTMENT LEVEL ACTIVITIES
| Department level activities | Year |
| In charge: Criteria V NAAC Files | 2022-2023 |
| In charge: Botanical Garden, Green House, Aqua-biopark and Vegetable Garden maintenance | 2023-2024 |
| Coordinated programmes:
1. Workshop on ‘How to make a terrarium?’ |
2023
|
| 2. Releasing of ‘Endangered species illustrated calendar 2023’
|
2023
|
| 3. ‘Van Mahotsav 2023’, Slogan writing competition, Inter Department Level
|
2023
|
|
4. Photography contest in connection with National Wildlife Day, Inter Department Level
|
2023
|
| 5. Environment Day Celebration: Setting up of an Orchidarium
|
2023
|
|
6. Systematics plantae: Virtual Seminar Series
|
2023
|
| 7. ‘Earn while you learn’ programme: Microgreen Salads, Taste with Fresh
|
2023
|
|
8. Workshop on ‘Grow your own microgreens’
|
2023
|
| 9. Nature walk: ‘Through Fungal Jungle of Unity Campus’
|
2023
|
|
10. Hands on training in Plant Tissue Culture Techniques
|
2023
|
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES ATTENDED
| Programme | Organized institution | Year |
| Short term Faculty Development Programme on “ICT Tools for Teaching Learning Process- Post Pandemic Educational Strategies” | Department of Physics &IQAC
Sree Narayana College, Kollam & Kerala State Higher Education Council, Trivandrum |
2020 |
| Short-Term Faculty Development Programme on “Pedagogical and e-learning tools for
teaching” |
Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha
& Kerala State Higher Education Council, Trivandrum |
2020 |