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Project Guidance

Research Supervisor for UG and PG projects

BSc Projects

Impact of different doses of magnesium sulphate on morpho-physiological and biochemical parameters in Azolla pinnata R. Br. (2021-23)

Cultivation practices and varieties of cardamom (2020-22)

Cultivation practices and varieties of ginger (2020-22)

Cultivation practices and varieties of rice (2020-21)

Cultivation practices and varieties of coconut (2020-21)

Evaluation of physiological and biochemical responses of air pollution in selected plant species (2019-20)

Efficacy of various fertilizers and biocontrol agents on the morphological and physio-biochemical traits in selected garden plants (2019-20)

Assessment of air pollution impact on morphological, physiological and biochemical properties of Psidium guajava L. and Citrus limon (L.) osbeck (2018-19)

MSc Projects

Tarlmounia elliptica (DC.) H.Rob., S.C.Keeley, Skvarla & R.Chan- a potential phytoremediator of arsenic metal - Akhila Krishnan P (2021-23)

Foliar application of gibberellic acid mitigates adverse impacts of polyethylene glycol induced drought stress in pea (𝘗isum 𝘚ativum 𝘓.) Varieties – Athira KK (2021-23)

Nickel phytoremediation potential of Wedelia chinensis (Osbeck) Merr. – Anusree P (2021-23)

Alleviation of chromium in Trichosanthes Cucumerina L.by magnesium supplemenatation in soil – Fahmitha PP (2021-23)

Alleviation of iron toxicity in Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench by supplementation of pottassium in soil – Najla PV (2021-23)

Ameliorating effect of potassium on iron toxicity in Abelmoschus Esculentus (L.) Moench – Sneha (2020-22)

Chromium stress mitigation by magnesium in snake gourd plants (Trichosanthes Cucumerina L.) – Varsha (2020-22)

Molybdic acid mediated modulation of cadmium stress in Vigna Unguiculata (L.) – Husna E (2019-21)

Research Paper Presentations

Sl. No	Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops/ Symposia	Theme/Title	Organizing Institution	Period
1.	International conference	International Phytotechnology Conference IPC-18	International Phytotechnology Society and University of Caliccut	October 22-24, 2024
2.	National Seminar	Plant Biodiversity, Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (GMF 2023)	Department of Botany, University of Calicut	December 7 & 8, 2023
3.	National Seminar	Recent Trends in Plant Biotechnology	Vimala College, Thrissur	January 05-06, 2023
4.	International conference	Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms for abiotic stress tolerance in plants	Department of Botany, University of Calicut	October 26-28, 2022
5.	National seminar	Ecosystem- Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation	PG Department of Botany, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram	March 09-11, 2022
6.	International Webinar	Doctrina II on Plant Functional Biology	Sir Syed College, Taliparamba	June 05-07, 2020
7.	International conference	Applying Theory: Paradigms, Practices Faultlines	MES Mampad College, Malappuram	14-16 January, 2020
8.	National Seminar	Forestry, Plant Genetics and Improvement	Kerala Forest Research Institute and Gregor Mendel Foundation	December 03-04, 2019
9.	National Conference	Plant Productivity and Stress Management	KAU, Thrissur	December 19-21, 2019
10.	National Seminar	Plant Sciences: Current Challenges & Perspectives	Department of Botany, University of Calicut	28 February, 1, 2 March, 2019
11.	International Conference	Biodiversity Conservation	MES Mampad College, Malappuram	21-22 February, 2019
12.	International Conference	People First? Man Machine Milieu	MES Mampad College, Malappuram	15-17 January, 2019
13.	International Conference	Photochemistry and its applications	MG University, Kottayam	November, 2017
14.	International Conference	Photosynthesis and Hydrogen Energy Research for sustainability	Hyderabad University, Hyderabad	November, 2017
15.	28^th Kerala Science Congress	28^th Kerala Science Congress	University of Calicut, Malappuram, Kerala	28-30 January, 2016
16.	National Seminar	Sustainable agricultural solutions on food security	Govt. College Madappally, Madappally, Kerala	January 2016
17.	National Seminar	Patents, plant breeding, biotechnology and conservation	Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences (MBGIPS), Calicut	3-5 December, 2015
18.	National Seminar	Agriculture for Sustainable Development	Dept. of Botany, Govt. Arts and Science College, Kozhikode	20^th February 2015
19.	26^th Kerala Science Congress	26^th Kerala Science Congress	Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Wayanad	January 2014
20.	National Seminar	Environmental Issues: Challenges and Concerns	University of Calicut, Kerala	January, 2014

Conferences/Seminars/workshops attended

Sl. No	Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops/ Symposia	Theme/Title	Organizing Institution	Period
1.	International conference	International Phytotechnology Conference IPC-18	International Phytotechnology Society and University of Caliccut	October 22-24, 2024
2.	National Seminar	Plant Biodiversity, Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (GMF 2023)	Department of Botany, University of Calicut	December 7 & 8, 2023
3.	National Seminar	Recent Trends in Plant Biotechnology	Vimala College, Thrissur	January 05-06, 2023
4.	International conference	Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms for abiotic stress tolerance in plants	Department of Botany, University of Calicut	October 26-28, 2022
5.	National seminar	Ecosystem- Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation	PG Department of Botany, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram	March 09-11, 2022
6.	International Webinar	Doctrina II on Plant Functional Biology	Sir Syed College, Taliparamba	June 05-07, 2020
7.	International conference	Applying Theory: Paradigms, Practices Faultlines	MES Mampad College, Malappuram	14-16 January, 2020
8.	National Seminar	Forestry, Plant Genetics and Improvement	Kerala Forest Research Institute and Gregor Mendel Foundation	December 03-04, 2019
9.	National Conference	Plant Productivity and Stress Management	KAU, Thrissur	December 19-21, 2019
10.	National Seminar	Plant Sciences: Current Challenges & Perspectives	Department of Botany, University of Calicut	28 February, 1, 2 March, 2019
11.	International Conference	Biodiversity Conservation	MES Mampad College, Malappuram	21-22 February, 2019
12.	International Conference	People First? Man Machine Milieu	MES Mampad College, Malappuram	15-17 January, 2019
13.	International Conference	Photochemistry and its applications	MG University, Kottayam	November, 2017
14.	International Conference	Photosynthesis and Hydrogen Energy Research for sustainability	Hyderabad University, Hyderabad	November, 2017
15.	28^th Kerala Science Congress	28^th Kerala Science Congress	University of Calicut, Malappuram, Kerala	28-30 January, 2016
16.	National Seminar	Sustainable agricultural solutions on food security	Govt. College Madappally, Madappally, Kerala	January 2016
17.	National Seminar	Patents, plant breeding, biotechnology and conservation	Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences (MBGIPS), Calicut	3-5 December, 2015
18.	National Seminar	Agriculture for Sustainable Development	Dept. of Botany, Govt. Arts and Science College, Kozhikode	20^th February 2015
19.	26^th Kerala Science Congress	26^th Kerala Science Congress	Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Wayanad	January 2014
20.	National Seminar	Environmental Issues: Challenges and Concerns	University of Calicut, Kerala	January, 2014

Research Publications

Book Chapters

1.	Physiochemical characterization of some roadside plants exposed to air pollution	Applying theory: Paradigms Practices Faultlines. Publication Division DGM MES Mampad College, Mampad, India	978-93-5396-247-0	2020
2.	High intensity light induced photoinhibitory stress effects on photosynthetic efficiency and antioxidant defence mechanism in rice (Oryza sativa L.) seedlings	Bioepisteme: An anthology of research papers in science, P.K. Babu (ed.) Publication Division DGM MES Mampad College, Mampad, India	978-93-5321-814-0	2018
3.	Biodegradation of phthalate in blood bag by fungi	Fotescu A (Ed.) LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Europe	978-613-9-86817-9	2018
4.	Oxidative stress and its management in plants subjected to different abiotic stresses	Metabolic adaptations in plants during abiotic stress, A. Ramakrishna and S. S. Gill (eds.) Taylor and Francis, CRC Press, USA	978-1-138-05638-1	2018
5. 6. 7.	Zingiberaceae as the family of potential anticancer plants Genetic Manipulation in Halophytes for Abiotic Stress Tolerance: An Overview GABA- Mediated Salt Stress Tolerance Through Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms	Anticancer plants Sustainable Utilisation and Bioengineering of Halophytes, Sustainable Development and Biodiversity 38' Edited by J. Arora et al., Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025. GABA in Plants: Biosynthesis, Plant Development, and Food Security' (First Edition). Edited by Samiksha Singh, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, and Vijay Pratap Singh. John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2025	978-93-5701-6544 978-981-97-9818-6 978-139-42-1777-9	2022 2025 2025

Edited Books

Phytohormones at a Glance (2024), Unity Publishers, ISBN - 978-93-6013-397-9

Authored Books

Faseela P and Benjamin S (2018). Biodegradation of phthalate in blood bag by fungi. Fotescu A (Ed.) LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Europe (ISBN 978-613-9-86817-9).

Articles in the journals

1. Faseela P, Joel JM, Johnson R, Janeeshma E, Sameena PP, Sen A and Puthur JT (2024), Paradoxical effects of nanomaterials on plants: Phytohormonal perspective exposes hidden risks amidst potential benefits. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 210, 108603. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108603

2. Athira E, Harsha K H, Athira K, Jithinsha C, Mridula K and Faseela P (2022). Evaluation of physiological and biochemical responses of air pollution in selected plant species around industrial premises of Malappuram district, Kerala. 14(4): 28-36.

3. Faseela P and Puthur J T (2020). Effects of high light exposure on leaf gas exchange parameters and xanthophyll cycle pigments in rice seedlings. Proceedings of Doctrina Plant functional biology International Webinar. 224-232. 978-81-940448-9-5.

4. Faseela P and Puthur J T (2019). Intraspecific variation in sensitivity of high yielding rice varieties towards UV-B radiation. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants, 25:727-740. doi: 10.1007/s12298-019-00646-8 (IF: 2.016).

5. Faseela P, Sinisha A K, Brestic M and Puthur J T (2019). Chlorophyll a fluorescence parameters as indicators of a particular abiotic stress in rice. Photosynthetica, 57: 108-115. doi: 10.32615/ps.2019.147 (IF: 2.562).

6. Faseela P and Puthur J T (2018). The imprints of the high light and UV-B stresses in Oryza sativa L. ‘Kanchana’ seedlings are differentially modulated. Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology, B: Biology, 178:551-559. doi: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2017.12.009 (IF: 4.383).

7. Faseela P and Puthur J T (2017). Chlorophyll a fluorescence changes in response to short and long term high light stress in rice seedlings. Indian Journal of Plant Physiology, 22:30-33. doi: 10.1007/s40502-016-0244-1.

8. Jisha K C, Faseela P and Puthur J T (2016). Effects of halopriming on photochemistry of Vigna radiata (L.) wilczek subjected to osmotic stress. Meridian, 5(1):26-31.

9. Pradeep S, Faseela P, Josh M K, Balachandran S, Devi R S and Benjamin S (2013). Fungal biodegradation of phthalate plasticizer in situ. Biodegradation, 24(2):257-267. doi: 10.1007/s10532-012-9584-3 (IF: 2.534).

10. Faseela P, Thomas D T T, Sinisha A K and Puthur J T (2018). Oxidative stress and its management in plants subjected to different abiotic stresses. In: Metabolic adaptations in plants during abiotic stress, A. Ramakrishna and S. S. Gill (eds.) Taylor and Francis, CRC Press, USA (ISBN 978-1-138-05638-1).

11. Faseela P (2020). Physiochemical characterization of some roadside plants exposed to air pollution. In: Applying theory: Paradigms Practices Faultlines. Publication Division DGM MES Mampad College, Mampad, India (ISBN 978-93-5396-247-0).

12. Faseela P and Puthur J T (2018). High intensity light induced photoinhibitory stress effects on photosynthetic efficiency and antioxidant defence mechanism in rice (Oryza sativa L.) seedlings. In: Bioepisteme: An anthology of research papers in science, P.K. Babu (ed.) Publication Division DGM MES Mampad College, Mampad, India (ISBN 978-93-5321-814-0).

13. Faseela P and Benjamin S (2018). Biodegradation of phthalate in blood bag by fungi. Fotescu A (Ed.) LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Europe (ISBN 978-613-9-86817-9).

14. Faseela P and Puthur J T (2016). High light induced effects on photosystems of Oryza sativaL. probed by chlorophyll a fluorescence. Proceedings of 28^th Kerala Science Congress, pp 135-141.

15. Faseela P and Puthur J T (2015). Antioxidation and mitochondrial functions of Oryza sativa L. exposed to high light stress. Patents, plant breeding, biotechnology and conservation, Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences (MBGIPS), pp 202-209.

16. Faseela P and Puthur J T (2014). Chlorophyll a fluorescence based analysis of high light stress effects in Oryza sativa var. neeraja, Proc. 26^th Kerala Science Congress, pp 3219-3224.

Research Experience

Ph. D.

Title: Functional imprints of High intensity light and UV-B stress in selected rice varieties of Kerala

Research Supervisor: Prof. Jos T. Puthur, Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Division, Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Kerala

Division: Plant Stress Physiology and Biochemistry

Discipline: Botany

Centre: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Division, Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Kerala

M Phil

Title: The protective role of different osmolytes and polyamines on photosystem I and II of a halophyte and a related glycophyte species exposed to NaCl

Subject: Botany

Specialization: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry

MSc

Title

Biodegradation of phthalate in Blood bag by Fungi