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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Functional genomics and population structure of selected medicinal, ornamental 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, PhD (Mangalore University/ IISR, Calicut) Post Doc (UKM, Malaysia), Post Doc (KNU, South Korea) 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; 9961559308 |
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Email: |
dr.sijusenan@cashewindia.org, sijusenan@gmail.com |
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Mr. Arfith Lal L V |
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Designation: |
Phytosanitary Service Provider (PSSP) |
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Educational Qualification: |
MSc Agriculture (SHUATS, Uttar Pradesh) |
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Specialization: |
Agronomy |
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Phone: |
9656192984 |
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Email: |
arfithlal1999@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 Faculty Training 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).
