Education
- PhD in Biological Sciences, CSIR-NIIST, Kerala, India. (2017 August – 2024 May)
Specialization in microbiology, plant science and biotechnology
- Qualified CSIR-JRF (25th Rank -2016 June)
Lifesciences (NET with JRF)
- M. Sc. Botany, Mercy college, Palakkad, Kerala, India (2013- 2015) – with 77% marks
- B. Sc. Botany, Govt. Victoria college, Palakkad, Kerala, India (2010- 2013) – with 87.75% marks
- Higher secondary (Science) 2008- 2010 (78.25% marks obtained)
Key Skills
- DNA isolation, PCR, RT-PCR
- Agarose gel electrophoresis
- Isolation and culturing of microbes (fungi and bacteria) from various samples.
- BLAST analysis of DNA sequence and phylogenetic tree construction
- Spectroscopy, Microscopy and staining
- In vitro antimicrobial assay (MIC, disc diffusion method and overlay)
- Metabolite extraction
- Column chromatography, thin layer chromatography
- Plant growth promotion studies with microbes and biocontrol of plant pathogens
- Rotary evaporator, soxhlet apparatus handling.
- Statistical analysis (ANOVA, standard deviation and mean)
- Identification of plants, herbarium preparation
- Permanent slide preparation of plant sections.
- Basic tissue culture Knowledge
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Hard working and dedicated with problem solving skills
References
- Dr. Muthu Arumugam
Principal scientist
Microbial processes and Technology Division
CSIR- National Institute for Inter Disciplinary Science and Technology
arumugam@niist.res.in
Mob: +919562026677
- Dr. Suresh V
Associate Professor
Department of Botany
Govt. Victoria college, Palakkad
sureshmagnolia@gmail.com
Mob: +918547363449
- Dr. Sojan Jose
Assistant Professor
Department of Botany
Govt. College Chittur, Palakkad
sojanchakkalackal@gmail.com
Mob: +91 9447838608
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Experience
Internship (Nov 2024 – Dec 2024) UniBiosys Biotech Research Labs, Ernakulum, Kerala, India.
- Gained experience in isolation of food borne pathogens from food samples. Hands on experience in RT-PCR, PCR, Agarose gel electrophoresis.
CSIR- Senior Research Fellow,
CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (2019-2022)
- Worked with agriculture and human pathogens (both fungus and bacterial strains)
- Plant growth promotion and induced systemic studies of rice plant with potential Streptomyces strains
- Biocontrol of Bacterial leaf blight of paddy caused by Xanthomonas oryzae by the diseae resistance ability of Streptomyces strains
- Extraction of metabolites from potential strains for biomedical application. Isolated a novel compound and explored their bioactivity.
- Published articles in peer-reviewed journals, enhancing the reputation of the institution and contributing to scientific advancements.
- Increased research project success by implementing new methodologies and optimizing existing processes.
- Generated high-quality, professional papers for submission to scientific publications.
- Mentored junior researchers, providing guidance on study design and data analysis techniques for successful project outcomes.
CSIR- Junior Research Fellow
CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (2017-2019)
- Isolation of bacteria and fungus from soil
- Culturing and storage of fungus and bacteria
- Carried out antimicrobial screening against human and plant pathogens
- Identification of strains by DNA isolation, PCR and 16SrRNA sequencing
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address complex research questions from multiple perspectives.
- Enhanced research quality by performing thorough literature reviews and data analysis.
Projects and thesis
Under graduation project
- A survey of wild relatives of cultivated plants in Palakkad district.
Post-graduation project
- Morphological anatomical and phytochemical comparative study on wild relatives of two cultivated plants.
PhD Thesis
- Exploration of selected Streptomyces strains from Western Ghats for its agriculture and biomedical applications.
Awards & Conferences Attended
- Second prize for oral presentation in 29th APSI Scientist Meet & International Conference on “Drug Discovery and Agribiotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences” held at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on November 23-25, 2019.
- Poster presentation in International Seminar on “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development- Issues and Challenges” held at University College, Thiruvananthapuram, on October 3-5,2019
Publications
- Drissya, T., Induja, D.K., Poornima, M.S., Jesmina, A.R.S., Prabha, B., Saumini, M., Suresh, C.H., Raghu, K.G., Kumar, B.D. and Lankalapalli, R.S. 2022. A novel aureothin diepoxide derivative from Streptomyces sp. NIIST-D31 strain. The Journal of Antibiotics, 75(9), pp.491- 497. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41429-022-00547-1
- R. S. Jesmina, Dehannath K. Induja, Thankappan Drissya , C. R. Sruthi, K. G. Raghu, Shijulal Nelson-Sathi, B. S. Dileep Kumar and Ravi S. Lankalapalli. 2023. In vitro antibacterial effects of combination of ciprofloxacin with compounds isolated from Streptomyces luteireticuli NIISTD75. The Journal of Antibiotics. DOI: 10.1038/s41429-023-00600-7.
- Jubi Jacob, Gopika Vijayakumari Krishnan, Drissya Thankappan, Dileep Kumar Bhaskaran Nair Saraswathy Amma.2020. Endophytic bacterial strains induced systemic resistance in agriculturally important crop plants. Microbial Endophytes. Elsevier. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819654-0.00004-1
- Drissya, T and Muthu Arumugam. 2024. Streptomyces mediated plant growth promotion and Rice Bacterial Leaf Blight disease control through Induced Systemic Resistance. Current Microbiology (communicated)
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