ABOUT BIOTECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Objectives of the Division
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Molecular characterization of cashew nut genotypes from different geographical locations
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Characterization of agronomically important genes in cashew
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Characterization of physiological responses of cashew genotypes to salt and drought stress
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Allergen specific markers and detection methods in cashew
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Functional genomics and population structure of selected medicinal and economically important plants
Research Staffs
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Dr. Siju Senan |
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Designation: Assistant Principal Scientist and Head (Biotechnology Division) |
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Educational Qualifications: MSc Biotechnology (Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli) |
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PhD in Applied Botany (Mangalore University/ IISR, Calicut) |
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Post Doc (UKM, Malaysia), Post Doc (KNU, South Korea) |
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CSIR-Research Associate (JNTBGRI, Palode) |
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Specialization: Plant Molecular Biology, Molecular markers, Bioinformatics |
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Phone: 0474-2742704 Ext.201; 9961 559308 |
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Email: dr.sijusenan@cashewindia.org, sijusenan@gmail.com |
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Mr. Linto Paul Jacob |
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Designation: Plant Pathologist |
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Educational Qualification: MSc Agriculture (SHUATS, Uttar Pradesh) |
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Specialization: Mycology |
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Phone: 8547046350 |
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Email: lintopj3@gmail.com |
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Ms. Thanooja M |
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Designation: Plant Quarantine Inspector |
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Educational Qualification: MSc Botany (Kerala University) |
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Specialization: Botany |
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Phone: 9895922413 |
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Email: thanoojathanooja680@gmail.com |
Ongoing Projects:
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DBT-Skill Vigyan Programme [2023-2026] (Funded by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, in association with Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) and Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC), Kerala).
