Dr. Deepa P.

Plant Taxonomy (2008)

M.Sc. Project Topic: 'Taxonomic revision of Alpinia Roxb., India'

(Plant identification, Taxonomic illustrations)

1 Year

Plant Biotechnology (2010-2015)

Ph.D. Topic: ‘Molecular characterization of ammonium transporters in relation to host-parasitic interaction in Santalum album L.’

(Biochemical 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)

5 Years

M.Sc. Projects

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. Phytolith morphotype analysis in Orchidaceae members (2022)

11. Phytolith morphotype analysis in road-side plants of Kondotty, Malappuram, under pollution (2022)

12. Production of secondary metabilotes in Vinca rosea L. under salinity stress (2023)

13. Effect of salinity stresse on growth of Lycopersicon esculentum L. (2023)

14. Production of secondary metabolites in Piper longum L. under salinity stress (2023)

15. Morphological and biochemical responses of Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn microgreens to salinity stress (2024)

16. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Morinda citrifolia extracts: Antibacterial activity and seed germination assessment in Abelmoschus esculentus L. (2024)

17. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Phaleria macrocarpa (Scheff.) Boerl. extracts: Characterization and seedling growth assessment (2024)

B.Sc. Projects

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. A study on callus induction in Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. var. anagha (2018)

4. In vitro somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration in Oryza sativa L. var. Sonamahsuri (2019)

5. Variation of phytolith morphotypes in some members of Cucurbitaceae (2020)

6. A study on trichome morphology in selected members of Solanaceae (2020)

7. Water quality assessment of selected rivers in Malappuram District (2018)

8. Micromorphological study on leaf trichomes in selected varieties of Begoniaceae (2023)

9. Effect of natural and synthetic agents on rooting of Piper L. stem cuttings & alleviation of negative impact of salinity stress on rooting by IBA (2024)

10. Study on phytolith morphotypes in selected species of Asteraceae (2020)

11. Invasive Plants of Koottilangadi Panchayath, Malappuram. As Part of People's Biodiversity Register (PBR), Kerala State Biodiversity Board (2025)

1.Deepa P., Yusuf A. (2012). Nitrogen fixing hosts improve the growth of Santaum album L. -Preliminary studies. ICABS, Kannur University Campus, Kannur.

2. Deepa P., Yusuf A. (2014). Association with N fixing hosts improves the nitrogen use efficiency of Santalum album L. 26^th Kerala science Congress, Pookode, Wyanad.

3. Deepa P., Yusuf A. (2017). Role of leguminous and non-leguminous hosts on the ammonium assimilation in Santalum album L. during primary growth stage. 29^th Kerala Science congress, Mar Thoma College, Thiruvalla.

4. Deepa P., Yusuf A. (2016). Influence of different host associations on glutamine synthetase activity and ammonium transporter in Santalum album L. International seminar on New frontiers in cytogenetics and XIII conference on the society of cytologists and genetics, Department of Botany, University of Kerala.

5. Aswathi K. P., Deepa P., Hima Rasheed. (2018). GC-MS analysis of phytochemical compounds in hexane extract of Nei Kumbalam (Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn.). International Seminar on Phytochemistry, Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (TBGRI), Pacha-Palode, Trivandrum.

6. Hima Rasheed., Deepa P., Aswathi K. P. (2018). Nutrient evaluation, phytochemical analysis and in vitro micropropagation in Navara (Oryza sativa L.). International Seminar on Phytochemistry, Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (TBGRI), Pacha-Palode, Trivandrum.

7. Deepa P., Shibla Banu K., Fathima Saniya P. M. (2023). Salinity stress alters the secondary metabolites production in Abrus precatorius L. Seminar on Emerging Areas of Chemical Sciences, PG Department of Chemistry, KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri, Malappuram.

8. Shibla Banu K., Deepa P. (2024). Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using extracts: Characterization and seedling growth assessment. National Seminar on Cytogenetics, Genomics and Plant Breeding, KSCSTE-MBIPS, Kozhikode.

1.Kerala environment congress (2006), Centre for Environment and Development, Kozhikode.

2. National seminar on Recent trends in Plant Science Research (2007), Gregor Mendal Foundation, Department of Botany, University of Calicut.

3. National seminar on Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology (2011), Gregor Mendal Foundation, Department of Botany, University of Calicut.

4. National seminar on Forestry practices in Kerala with reference to biodiversity conservation (2011), Department of Botany, University of Calicut.

5. National seminar on Modern trends in biology (2011), Department of Zoology, University of Calicut.

6. 6^th International symposium on the family Zingiberaceae (2012), Department of Botany, University of Calicut.

7. National seminar on Hortus Malabaricus (2012), Department of Botany, University of Calicut.

8. International conference on Advances in biological sciences (2012), Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology and Inter-University Centre for Biosciences, Kannur University.

9. 26^th Kerala Science Congress (2014), Kerala Vetenary and Animal Science University, Pookode, Wyanad.

10. International seminar on New Frontiers in Cytogenetics and XIII conference on the society of cytologists and genetics (2016), Department of Botany, University of Kerala.

11. 29^th Kerala Science Congress (2017), Mar Thoma College, Thiruvalla, Kottayam.

12. 30^th Kerala Science Congress (2018), Brennen College, Thalasseri, Kannur.

13. International Seminar on Phytochemistry (2018), Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (TBGRI), Pacha-Palode, Trivandrum.

14. One day national seminar on ‘Integrating technology in higher education’ (2019), KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri, Malappuram.

15. National work shop on Plant tissue culture with reference to Orchid micropropagation (2017), Department of Biotechnology, SAFI Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor.

16. Two day ational workshop on ‘Plant taxonomy: Nomenclature, illustration and photography’ (2018), Govt. Brennen College, Thalasseri.

17. Two day workshop on ‘Computer aided drug designing’ (2020), Zamornin’s Guruvayoorappan College, Kozhikode.

18. One week workshop on ‘ICT Tools for teaching learning process-Post pandemic educational strategies’ (2020), Sree Narayana College, Kollam.

19. One week workshop on ‘Pedagogical and E-learning tools for teaching’(2020), Sanatana Darma College, Alappuzha.

20. International webinar on Some plants of ethnobotanical importance in Indian culture and traditions (2020), Department of Botany, Farook College, Kozhikode.

21. International webinar on Plants and people: The science of Ethnobotany (2020), Department of Botany, Farook College, Kozhikode.

22. National webinar on Biodiversity and conservation: Prospectus and challenges (2021), Department of Botany, PSMO College, Thirurangadi.

23. National webinar on Silent valley: A tropical rain forest (2021), Department of Botany, Marthoma College, Chungathara.

24. Seminar on Emerging Areas of Chemical Sciences (2023), PG Department of Chemistry, KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri, Malappuram.

25. Two-day National Seminar on ‘Zoonotic disease control: Need for ecosystem surveillance on a one health approach’ (2023), Department of Environmental Science, University of Calicut.

26. International Multidisciplinary Annual Seminar Series, AGORA Edition 5.0, ‘Birding as a tool of Biodiversity Conservation’ (2023), Sree Narayana College, Kollam.

27. International Multidisciplinary Annual Seminar Series, AGORA Edition 5.0, ‘Race to rescue with Geodata - Climate change mitigation and adaptation’ (2023), Sree Narayana College, Kollam.

28. International Multidisciplinary Annual Seminar Series, AGORA Edition 5.0, Mosquitoes: The Magnificent Enemies (2024), Sree Narayana College, Kollam.

29. International Conference on Advances in Plant Science (2024), PG Department of Botany, KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri, in association with Kerala State Higher Education Council.

30. Two day International Seminar on 'Unlocking Molecular Biology: A Gateway to Bioinformatics' (2025), PG and Research Department of Botany, Providence Women's College, Kozhikode.

Invited Lecture

‘Lilium 2020’ Lecture Series (Webinar): Plant tissue culture: A promising multi-purpose in-vitro culture technique, on 17th October 2020 at PG Department of Botany, PSMO College, Thirurangadi, Malappuram, Kerala.

Biodiversity Club Coordinator (2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025), KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri

Bhoo Mithra Sena Club Joint Coordinator (2022-2023), KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri

1.University Ranks and Awards

• Third Rank in B.Sc. Botany (2003-2006), University of Calicut
• Second Rank in M.Sc. Applied Plant Science (2006-2008), University of Calicut
• V.V. Sivarajan Memorial Award in Angiosperm Taxonomy (2008), University of Calicut

2. Teaching experience (7 Years B.Sc. Botany & 3 Years M.Sc. Botany)

• Assistant Professor Adhoc: B.Sc. & M.Sc. Botany, 2017-2020, 2021-2022 onwards (PG Department of Botany, KAHM Unity Women's College, Manjeri)
• Assistant Professor Adhoc: B.Sc. Botany, 2020-2021 (Department of Botany, Farook College (Autonomous), Kozhikode)
• Assistant Professor Adhoc: B.Sc. Botany, 2009-2010 (PG Department of Botany, PSMO College, Thirurangadi)
• Assistant Professor Adhoc: B.Sc. Plant Science, 2009-2010 (Department of Botany, NSS College, Manjeri)

3. Online study material publication in 'The Kerala State Higher Education Council'

B.Sc. Botany (University of Calicut), Core Course 2. Mycology 

http://167.172.224.184/kshec_learning/materials.php?course_id=77

4. NCBI Submissions

• Santalum album Ammonium Transporter 1-like partial mRNA sequence 
• Santalum album Phosphate Transporter1-like partial mRNA sequence

5. Section Editor

Plant Science Today (UGC-CARE Listed) International Journal (PST; eISSN: 2348-1900)

November 2024 onwards

6. People's Biodiversity Register (PBR) Preparation

Biodiversity Management Committee level preparation of Biodiversity register second volume of Koottilangadi Grama Panchayath, Koottilangadi, Malappuram on 2024-25