ਪੰਜਾਬ ਐਗਰੀਕਲਚਰਲ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ
PUNJAB AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
62nd Year of Education & Service
College of Basic Sciences & Humanities / Biochemistry
College of Basic Sciences & Humanities / Biochemistry / Faculty
Name : |
Dr (Mrs) Sharma, Anju |
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Assistant Professor |
Office Phone : |
0161-401960 (exn. 322) |
Mobile : |
9888629369 |
Email (Office) : |
anjusharma3@pau.edu |
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College of Basic Sciences & Humanities / Biochemistry / Home
The Department of Biochemistry was established in 1965 as Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Initially, the thrust was to enhance the awareness of masses about the use of quality foods, through short courses, lectures and film shows in Applied Human Nutrition Programme and was then modified to suit the future teaching and research priorities. Strong research groups were established to work on research projects on carbohydrates, lipids, protein and polyphenols, and infrastructure for teaching and research in Biochemistry was created. The department was separated from Chemistry in 1971. The department has well-qualified faculty with a basic background in agriculture and basic sciences. Currently, the department offers both M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in Biochemistry. The department is also offering undergraduate courses to the B.Sc. students of the College of Agriculture, Horticulture, and Community Science.
So far, more than 817 M.Sc. and 180 Ph.D. students have been awarded degrees and are working in different areas ranging from academics and administration to defense services. Many of them are holding coveted positions both in India and abroad and brought laurels to this Department. The faculty has bagged prestigious awards and recognitions like the Academic Staff Commonwealth Fellowship (UK), German Academic Exchange Fellowship (DAAD, Germany), Fellowships of Indian National Science Academy (FNA), National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), M I Biol (London), International Scientific Exchange Award, Canada, Nestle Food Scientist Award. The Department has Local Chapters of Society of Biological Chemists of India, Bangalore and Society of Agricultural Biochemists, Kanpur. These societies and Alumni Association of the department holds lectures of eminent scientists and symposiums for scientific discussion among the scientists and students.
The Departmental Library caters to the needs of students as well as the teachers. The department has published about 1600 research papers in journals of National and International repute besides publishing books.
The Department has State of the Art Molecular Biology Laboratory equipped with sophisticated instruments like UV visible, spectrophotometer, 2-D Electrophoresis, HPLC, Ultracentrifuge, Gel Documentation System, PCR, Biophotometer, Deep freezer, Chlorophyll Fluorescence Meter, Lyophilizer, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, tissue culture lab, and Hybridization Oven to work on the biochemical and molecular aspects of tolerance to various types of abiotic and biotic stresses.
College of Basic Sciences & Humanities / Biochemistry / Head of Department
Name : Dr. Manjeet Kaur Sangha
Address : Department of Biochemistry
Office : 161-2401960 ext 322, Ext-322
Phone : 9876055238
E-Mail : manjeet_kaursangha@pau.edu
Brief Introduction
Dr Manjeet Kaur Sangha, Principal Biochemist in Department of Biochemistry has been appointed as regular Head of Department of Biochemistry on Dec 22, 2022. She completed her B.Sc. from M.C.M.D.A.V College Chandigarh in the year 1986, M.Sc. (1988) and Ph.D. (1994) from PGIMER, Chandigarh. She secured 5th position in B.Sc in Panjab University and is medal holder in M.Sc. She cleared Joint CSIR-UGC NET Masters level in 1989 and ASRB NET for lecturership/Assistant Professorship in Biochemistry in Oct.1995 for SAUs. She joined PAU as Assistant Biochemist in Department of Biochemistry in the year 1998. She has handled two research projects as Principle Investigator (DBT and UGC) and was also the Coordinator of Examination of College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Punjab Agricultural University (2.5 years). Her research focus involved Botrytis cinerea and chickpea interaction, quality evaluation of ACRIP and Institute samples of Brassica species for oil content, fatty acid profile and glucosinlates, characterisaton of lectins from cultivated and wild Brassicas and their potential against mustard aphid, screening and biochemical evaluation of salinity tolerance in cotton, role of purified RIPs against CLCuD and fungal pathogens of cotton, extensive biochemical characterization of 166 genotypes of okra, cold tolerance in bitter gourd, biochemical characterization of celery, biochemical characterization of YVMV and bittergourd interaction, characterization of bittergourd germplasm for bioactives in fruits and role of charantin, momordicine I and II, vicine and soluble dietary fibre for their antidiabetic potential in rats, and characterisation of heat stress in cotton in terms of biochemicals and lipidomics. She has published 51 research papers, one book, three reviews in different journals. She also has three book chapters to her credit. She has taught thirteen UG and twelve PG courses to students of Biochemistry Department and other departments of College Basic Sciences and Humanities and also to students of College of Agriculture, College of Community Science and College of Horticulture and Forestry of PAU. She has guided 20 M. Sc. and 5 Ph. D. students. In addition she was the Convener of Fine Arts activities of the College of Basic Sciences and Humanities and has motivated students to participate in rangoli, painting, poster making, collage making, and clay modelling. Three of her students are Assistant Professors in different institutes. She has delivered invited lectures in many CAFT trainings of PAU and has been invited as subject expert for selection of candidates in various projects of GADVASU.
College of Basic Sciences & Humanities / Biochemistry / Thrust Areas
- Biochemical, proteomic and molecular analysis of abiotic and biotic stresses in crops
- Quality trait analysis of cereals, legumes, horticultural and minor crops
College of Basic Sciences & Humanities / Biochemistry / Faculty
Faculty
| S.No | Name & Designation | E-Mail/Telephone |
| 1. | Dr (Mrs) Bhardwaj, Rachana D Biochemist |
rachana1981_gautam@pau.edu 9915568715 |
| 2. | Dr (Mrs) Goyal, Preeti Assistant Professor |
preetigoyal@pau.edu 9416088774 |
| 3. | Dr (Mrs) Grewal, Satvir Kaur Senior Biochemist |
satvir_pau@pau.edu 9872700110 |
| 4. | Dr (Mrs) Kaur, Kamaljit Biochemist |
kamaljit_pau@pau.edu 9872971581 |
| 5. | Dr (Mrs) Kaur, Rimaljeet Biochemist |
rimal-pbg@pau.edu 9465176167 |
| 6. | Dr (Mrs) Sangha, Manjeet Kaur Principal Biochemist-cum-Head |
manjeet_kaursangha@pau.edu 9876055238 |
| 7. | Dr (Mrs) Sharma, Anju Assistant Professor |
anjusharma3@pau.edu 9888629369 |
| 8. | Dr (Mrs) Sharma, Sucheta Professor |
suchetasharma_pau@pau.edu 9888412565 |
| 9. | Dr (Mrs) Shilpa Biochemist |
shilpagupta@pau.edu 9417891660 |
| 10. | Dr Suneja, Yadhu Biochemist |
yadhusuneja@pau.edu 9501346811 |
| 11. | Dr (Mrs) Taggar, Monica Sachdeva Biochemist |
monicasachdeva@pau.edu 9814685300 |
| 12. | Dr Zhawar, Vikramjit Kaur Biochemist |
vikram97jit@pau.edu 9878103114 |
College of Basic Sciences & Humanities / Biochemistry / Faculty Distinctions
| 1. | Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral and Professional Research Fellowship for carrying out a part of PhD research work at Washington State University, USA (August 2012- May 2013) | Dr. Yadhu Suneja |
| 2. | DST Inspire faculty award (2017-2022) | Dr. Rimaljeet Kaur |
| 3. | Training at Rothamsted Research Institute, Harpenden, UK (June 16-Oct 16, 2019) |
College of Basic Sciences & Humanities / Biochemistry / Important Achievements
- Ms Manpreet Kaur, (Admission No. L-2018-BS-74-D), PhD student of Department of Biochemistry was invited as a short term scholar for six months in the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA. She did her research on the stability of food lipids in the lab of Dr. Eric A. Decker, Head, Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts. Dr. Decker is actively conducting research to characterize mechanisms of lipid oxidative and health implications of bioactive lipids.
- Manpreet Kaur is working under the Prime Minister Research Fellowship (initiative of FICCI and SERB) in collaboration with Industry partner 'Chemical Resourses, Panchkula' on the topic "Biochemical Characterization of Euryhaline Microalgal Strains for Bioactive Metabolites" under guidance of Dr. Surekha Bhatia, Senior Biochemist, Department of Processing and Food Engineering.
- Heena Rani (L-2018-BS-75-D), a Ph.D. student in the Department of Biochemistry ha been awarded with India’s Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) Overseas Visiting Doctoral Fellowship Program (OVDF) at Purdue University, USA. She joined Professor Szymanski’s lab in the Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology since 26th July, 2021 and worked on Malt quality and thermostability studies in mutants, hulled, hull-less and wild genotypes of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). At Purdue University, she used Shotgun Proteomics approach to decipher differentially expressed proteins in barley during malting. After her Ph.D., she bagged the “Postdoctoral Research Associate Position” at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Madison, Wisconsin.
- Ms. Gurkanwal Kaur Sekhon, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Biochemistry, ha been awarded with the prestigious Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Young Research Fellowship for the year 2020-21. She is currently working on “Process Optimization of Conversion of Paddy Straw into Ethanol and Xylitol” under the guidance of Dr Monica Sachdeva Taggar, Biochemist, School of Energy studies. This research work is being carried out in the Pathak Energy Laboratories, Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, PAU. Her research work is focused on the utilization of lignocellulosic agricultural residue: paddy straw for the production of biofuels and other value added products.
- Diksha Singla (L-2012-BS-44-IM) was awarded Avtar Singh Atwal Gold Medal in 2021 for the year 2017-2018.
- Many students are pursuing their higher studies abroad. Ananya Chiraya is doing masters in Biochemistry at University of Saskatchewan. Sonali Koundal, another student of Integrated MSc (Hons) programme is pursuing Ph.D in Agricultural Sciences with a fellowship at Western Sydney University, Australia. Avninder received Research Assistantship at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley USA. Harshdeep Kaur is also pursuing higher studies in UK.
College of Basic Sciences & Humanities / Biochemistry / Current Projects
Plan/Non-plan schemes
| Sr. No. | Name of the scheme | Scientists working |
| 1. | Plan-22 (1049.1) Establishment of Department of Biochemistry | Dr. Sucheta Sharma, Dr. Preeti Goyal, Dr. Anju Sharma |
| 2. | Plan-22 (1049.2) Biochemical basis of expression of important traits in crop plants | Dr. Bavita Ashtir, Dr. Manjeet Kaur Sangha, Dr. Satvir Kaur, Dr. Vikramjit Kaur, Dr. Kamaljit Kaur, Dr. Rachana D. Bhardwaj, Dr. Yadhu Suneja, Dr. Shilpa, Dr Rimaljeet Kaur |
Competitive research projects
- DBT-BUILDER- Punjab Agricultural University Interdisciplinary Life Science Programme for Advance Research and Education. (Project No 44293) (July 2021-June2026), Principal Investigator-Dr Sucheta Sharma.
College of Basic Sciences & Humanities / Biochemistry / Important Publications
List of publications as per NAAS rating more than 6
| 2023 | |
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Shivani, Grewal SK, Gill RK, Virk HK, Bhardwaj RD (2023) Effect of herbicide stress on synchronization of carbon and nitrogen metabolism in lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.). Plant Physiol Biochem 1; 196:402-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.01.063 NAAS rating -11.44. |
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Mahajan M, Singla P and Sharma S (2023) Sustainable postharvest processing methods for millets: A review on its value-added products. J Food Process Eng e14313.https://doi.org/ 10.1111/jfpe.14313 (IF 2.98). |
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Grewal SK, Sharma KP, Bhardwaj RD, Hegde V, Sidhu SK, Singh S, Jain PK, Rasool S, Arya DK, Agrawal PK, Mondal B. Characterization of chickpea cultivars and trait specific germplasm for grain protein content and amino acids composition and identification of potential donors for genetic improvement of its nutritional quality. Plant Genetic Resources. 2023:1-1. https://doi.org/10.1017/S147926212300028X. NAAS rating -7.28. |
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Singh H, Grewal SK, Singh R, Bhardwaj RD (2023) Induced defense responses in cultivated and wild chickpea genotypes against Helicoverpa armigera infestation. Biol Futura https://doi.org/10.1007/s42977-022-00151-2 NAAS rating -7.07. |
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Kaur D, Grewal SK, Bhardwaj RD, Singh S (2023) Insights into changes of enzyme activity for maintaining redox homeostasis in chickpea under water deficit stress. Acta Physiol Plant 45, 7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11738-022-03480-w NAAS rating -8.74. |
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Rani H, Bhardwaj R D and Kaur S (2023) Understanding the influence of genotype and temperature on proteolytic activity in distinct barley genotypes. J Food Sci DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16509. NAAS Rating - 9.693 |
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Kaur M, Bhardwaj R D, Singla P, Kaur S, Grewal S K (2023) Drought stress-induced alterations in source–sink relationships in barley during grain development. Gesunde Pflanzen https://doi.org/10.1007/s10343-023-00887-4. (IF-2.08) |
| 2022 | |
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Verma V, Kaur M and Sharma S (2022) Insight into peroxidase and polyphenol oxidase mimic activity of spinal ferrite nanoparticles and their GO composites. Material Chem Physics 125727. (NAAS 10.094) |
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Jain V and Sharma S (2022) Physicochemical and proximate composition of mungbean x urdbean and mungbean x ricebean interspecific lines. J Food Comp Anal. Available online 23 April 2022. DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2022.104593 (NAAS 10.556) |
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Bhadwal S and Sharma S (2022) Selenium alleviates physiological traits, nutrient uptake and nitrogen metabolism in rice under arsenate stress. Environ Sci Pollution Res. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-20762-5 (NAAS 10.22). |
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Shivani, Grewal SK, Gill RK, Virk HK and Bhardwaj RD (2022). Methylglyoxal detoxification pathway - Explored first time for imazethapyr tolerance in lentil (Lens culinaris L.). Plant Physiol Biochem 177:10-22 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2022.02.007 (NAAS -10.27) |
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Kaur R, Dhillon GS, Kaur A, Kaur S, Toor PI, Kaur D, Kumar A, Mavi GS, Grewal SK, Sharma A, Srivastava P, Chhuneja P,Kaur S (2022) Marker-assisted introgression of genes into rye translocation leads to the improvement in bread making quality of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Heredity 128: 531–541. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41437-022-00538-w (NAAS 9.82) |
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Kaur R, Dhillon GS, Kaur A, Kaur S, Toor PI, Kaur D, Kumar A, Mavi GS, Grewal SK, Sharma A, Srivastava P, Chhuneja P,Kaur S (2022) Marker-assisted introgression of genes into rye translocation leads to the improvement in bread making quality of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Heredity 128: 531–541. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41437-022-00538-w (NAAS 9.82) |
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Zhawar VK, Kandpal RP, Athwal RS (2022) Alternative promoters of Grik2 (glur6) gene in human carcinoma cell lines are regulated by differential methylation of CpG dinucleotides. Genes 13: 490. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes13030490 (NAAS 10.10) |
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Bhadwal S and Sharma S (2022) Selenium alleviates carbohydrate metabolism and nutrient composition in arsenic stressed rice plants. Rice Sci 29(4): 385-396 (NAAS 9.33) |
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Dhanda S, Kaur S, Chaudhary A Jugulan M, Hunjan M S, Sangha M K & Bhullar M S (2022) Characterization & management of metasulphuron resistant, Rumex dentatus biotypes in North-West India. Agronomy.114.336-378. (NAAS 8.06) |
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Dhillon PK, Aggarwal N, Zhawar VK (2022) Antioxidant activity of tuber apical and basal ends of potato during cold storage. International Journal of Vegetable Science 28:3, 280- 296. https://doi.org/10.1080/19315260.2021.1958402 (NAAS 7.35) |
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Kaur J, Jawandha SK, Gill PPS, Grewal SK, Singh H (2022) Effect of beeswax enriched with sodium nitroprusside coating on antioxidant properties and quality of lemon cv. PAU Baramasi Lemon-1 fruits during low temperature storage. J Food Process Preserv DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16319 (NAAS -7.41) |
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Kaur K and Asthir B (2022) Regulation of polyphenol catabolism in amelioration of high temperature stress vis a vis antioxidant defense system in wheat. Cereal Research Communications https://doi.org/10.1007/s42976-022-00267-0. (NAAS – 6.85) |
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Kaur J, Asthir B, Kaur G, Kaur P and Bedi S (2022) Comparative analysis of the antioxidant capacity of wheat genotypes at different temperatures in polytunnel. Agrochimica 65(4) 335-346. (NAAS–6.65) |
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Kaur S, Kaur K and Jindal J (2022) Status of phenolic metabolism and α?amylase inhibitor in maize under Chilo partellus infestation. Cereal Res Commun: https: //doi.org/10. 1007/s42976-021-00230-5 (NAAS-6.85) |
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Grewal SK and Gill RK (2022). Insights into carbon and nitrogen metabolism and antioxidant potential during vegetative phase in quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.). Protoplasma. doi: 10.1007/s00709-022-01736-3. (NAAS-9.36) |
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Kaur G, Tak Y and Asthir B (2022) Salicylic acid: a key signal molecule ameliorating plant stresses. Cereal Research Communications https://doi.org/10.1007/s42976-021-00236-z (NAAS – 6.85) |
| 2021 | |
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Kaur M, Tak Y, Bhatia S, Asthir B, Lorenzo JM, Amarowicz R (2021) Crosstalk during the Carbon–Nitrogen Cycle That Interlinks the Biosynthesis, Mobilization and Accumulation of Seed Storage Reserves. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 22, 12032. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/ijms222112032. (NAAS – 10.56) |
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Jain V and Sharma S (2021) Mungbean x ricebean and mungbean x urdbean interspecific lines are nutritionally comparable to mungbean cultivars. J food Comp Anal DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2021.104171 (NAAS 9.72) |
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Singh J, Chahal TS, Gill PPS, Grewal SK (2021) Efect of fruit development stages on antioxidant properties and bioactive compounds in peel, pulp and juice of grapefruit varieties. J Food Process Preserv DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16040 (NAAS -7.41) |
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Lal A, Kaur K, and Kaur G (2021) Status of phenolic metabolism and glutathione detoxification pathway in waterlogged maize as affected by KNO3 treatment. Russ J Plant Physiol: 68 (6), 1247–1256. (NAAS-7.48) |
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Singh YJ, Grewal SK and Gill RK (2021) Role of antioxidative defense in yellow mosaic disease resistance in black gram (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper). J Pl growth Regul. doi: 10.1007/s00344-021-10431-1 (NAAS - 8.68) |
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Gurmehar Kaur Grewal, Neelam Joshi, Yadhu Suneja (2021) Pathogenicity of Metarhizium rileyi (Farlow) Kepler, SA Rehner and Humber isolates against Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) and their extracellular enzymatic activities. Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control 31:59 (NAAS 6.763) |
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Kaur S, Atri C, Akhatar J, Mittal M, Kaur R and Banga S S (2021) Genetics of days to flowering, maturity and plant height in natural and derived forms of Brassica rapa L. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 134: 473-487. (NAAS 10.44) |
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Kaur R and Zhawar VK (2021) Regulation of secondary antioxidants and carbohydrates by gamma-aminobutyric acid under salinity-alkalinity stress in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Biologia Futura, 72(2), 229-239. doi.org/10.1007/s42977-020-00055-z (NAAS 6.59) |
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Kaur S, Kaur K, Jindal J, Kaur G (2021) Salivary amylase from Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) — Characterization and mode of inhibition through analysis of double reciprocal, fractional velocity and combination plots. Indian J Exp.Biol. 59: 88-96 (NAAS: 6.78) |
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Kaur K, Goyal K, Arora K and Kaur G (2021) Genotypic variations in nitrate respiration along with potassium nitrate treatment - accountable for water logging tolerance in maize. Biologia, 76: 1651–1660 (NAAS: 6.81) |
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Bindra S, Singh I, Gill BS, Grewal SK, Kaur J. Kaur L, Salaria S. Kaur J, Kushwaha A, Srinivasan S, Singh S (2021) Inheritance and biochemical basis of yellowing of apical leaves, a unique trait in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). J Gen https://doi.org/10.1007/s12041-021-01302-5 (NAAS -6.99) |
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Parmar P, Kaur K, Kaur G (2021) Combined Action of Salicylic Acid and Thiourea Alleviated Heat Stress in Maize by Stimulating Varied Antioxidant Response in Tissues. Russ J.Plant Physiol 68: 463- 473. (NAAS: 7.2) |
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Bindra S, Singh I, Singh S, Kushwaha A, Gill BS, Salaria S., Kapoor K, Grewal SK, Bharadwaj C, Nayyar H , Singh S (2021) Identifying drought and heat tolerant sources using morpho-physiological and biochemical traits in chickpea (Cicer arietinum).Crop Pasteur Sci CP21189. (NAAS -7.57) |
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Kaur E, Bhardwaj R D, Kaur S, Grewal S K (2021) Drought stress-induced changes in redox metabolism of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). Biol Futura (Acta Biologica Hungarica).https://doi.org/10.1007/s42977-021-00084-2. (NAAS -6.59) |
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Kaur K, Grewal SK, Singh S, Rani U and Bhardwaj RD (2021) Timing and intensity of upregulated defensive enzymes is a key factor determining resistance in chickpea to Ascochyta rabiei . Physiol Mol Plant Pathol 114: 101645 (NAAS -7.65) |
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Singh V, Chahal TS, Grewal SK and Gill PS (2021) Efect of fruit development stages on antioxidant properties and bioactive compounds in peel, pulp and juice of grapefruit varieties. J Food Meas Charac 15: 2531-2539. (NAAS -7.65) |
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Singh YJ, Grewal SK and Gill RK (2021) Role of antioxidative defense in yellow mosaic disease resistance in black gram (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper). J Pl growth Regul (Accepted) DOI 10.1007/s00344-021-10431-1 (NAAS -8.67) |
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Gupta N, Gupta M, Ahatar J, Goyal A, Kaur R, Sharma S et al (2021)Association genetics of the parameters related to nitrogen use efficiency in Brassica juncea L. Plant Molecular Biology, 105: 1-2. (NAAS -9.30) |
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Akhatar J, Goyal A, Kaur N, Atri C, Mittal M, Singh M P, Kaur R, Rialch I and Banga S S (2021) Genome wide association analyses to understand genetic basis of flowering and plant height under three levels of nitrogen application in Brassica juncea (L.) Czern & Coss. Scientific Reports, 11: 4278. (NAAS 10.00) |
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Ekta, Utreja D, Singh K and Sharma S (2021) A Schiff-base Molecular Keypad Lock and turn-on Sensor for Selective Detection of Fe3+ with INHIBIT logic behaviour". Chemselect 23 November 2021.https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202103730 (NAAS 8.109) |
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Jain V and Sharma S (2021) Protein quality parameters and storage protein profiling of mungbean interspecific lines (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek). Genetika 53(3):1341-1356 (NAAS 6.40) |
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Kaur A, Sharma S and Singh N (2021) Biochemical changes in pear fruits during storage at ambient conditions. Adv Hortic Sci (NAAS 6.54) |
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Kaur R and Zhawar VK (2021) Regulation of secondary antioxidants and carbohydrates by gamma-aminobutyric acid under salinity-alkalinity stress in rice (Oryza sativa L.).Biologia Futura, 72(2), 229-239. doi.org/10.1007/s42977-02000055-z (NAAS 6.59) |
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Kaur M, Asthir B and Kaur G (2021) Biosynthesis of nitric oxide and cross talk with other signalling molecules in abiotic stress tolerance. Agrochimica 65(1) 3-23. (NAAS – 6.65) |
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Kaur K and Asthir B (2021) Evaluation of ascorbic acid effect on terminal heat stress responses in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grain. Agrochimica65(2) 101-115. (NAAS–6.65) |
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Bala S, Asthir B, Taggar M S, Goyal M, Bains NS, Sharma A, Chhuneja P (2021). Grain carbon metabolism and stem reserve mobilization compensate high temperature stress in wheat. Agrochimica 65 (1) 39-52. (NAAS – 6.65) |
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Kaur R, Zhawar VK, Kaur G, Asthir B (2021) Gamma amino butyric acid effect in the alleviation of saline–alkaline stress conditions in rice. Cereal Research Communications, 49: 355–363. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42976-020-00119-9
(NAAS 6.81) |
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Kaur M and Asthir B (2021) Characterization of biochemical and proximate composition in rice grains as influenced by germination. Cereal Research Communications 49 (2) 291-299. (NAAS – 6.81) |
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Kaur R, Zhawar V K, Kaur G and Asthir B (2021) Gamma-amino butyric acid metabolism under saline-alkaline stress in two rice cultivars contrasting in tolerance. Cereal Research Communications 49: 355-363. (NAAS – 6.81) |
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Kaur M, Asthir B and Kaur G (2021) Biochemical responses of pathogen infestation-cum-salinity stress in Zat12 wheat transgenics. Cereal Research Communications 49 (1) 55-63. (NAAS – 6.81) |
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Thakur S, Asthir B, Kaur G and Kalia A (2021) Zinc oxide and Titanium dioxide nanoparticles influences heat stress tolerance mediated by antioxidant defence system in wheat. Cereal Research Communications https://doi.org/10.1007/s42976-021-00190-w (NAAS – 6.85) |
| 2020 | |
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Zhawar VK, Kandpal RP, Athwal RS (2020) Senescence of normal human fibroblasts relates to the expression of ionotropic glutamate receptor GluR6/Grik2, Cancer Genomics & Proteomics 17: 707-714, doi: 10.21873/cgp.20225 (NAAS 10.069) |
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Goyal S, Jindal J, Kaur K (2020) Physico-chemical bases of resistance in maize against shoot fly, Atherigona naqvii Steyskal during spring season in north India. Euphytica 216:154-174. (NAAS 7.53) |
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Asthir B, Kaur G and Kaur B (2020) Convergence of pathways towards ascorbate-glutathione for stress mitigation. Journal of Plant Biology 63: 243-257. (NAAS 7.53) |
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Grewal S K, Sharma K P, Bhardwaj R D, Hegde V, Tripathi S, Singh S, Jain P K, Agrawal P K and Mondal B (2020) Understanding genotypic variation and identification of promising genotypes for iron and zinc content in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Journal Food Compo Anal, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2020.10345. (NAAS 9.72) |
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Kaur R, Grewal S K, Singh S, Kaur J and Bhardwaj R D (2020) Desi and kabuli chickpea cultivars had differential behavior towards salinity stress tolerance. Biologia Futura 71:137–146. (NAAS 6.59) |
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Singh Y J, Grewal S K and Gill R K (2020) Role of glutathione in methylglyoxal detoxification pathway during yellow mosaic virus (YMV) infection in black gram (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper). Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology 111: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmpp.2020.101513. (NAAS 7.65) |
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Singla P, Bhardwaj R D, Kaur S and Kaur J (2020) Stripe rust induced defence mechanisms in the leaves of contrasting barley genotypes (Hordeum vulgare L.) at the seedling stage. Protoplasma. 257:169-181. (NAAS 8.75) |
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Singla P and Bhardwaj R D (2020) Enzyme promiscuity- A light on the “darker” side of enzyme specificity. Biocatal Biotransfor 38: 81-92. (NAAS 7.86) |
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Singla P, Bhardwaj R D, Kaur S, Kaur J, Grewal S K (2020) Metabolic adjustments during compatible interaction between barley genotypes and stripe rust pathogen. Plant Physiol Biochem 147: 295–302. (NAAS 9.72) |
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Goyal K, Kaur K and Kaur G (2020) Foliar treatment of potassium nitrate modulates the fermentative and sucrose metabolizing pathways in contrasting maize genotypes under water logging stress. Physiol Mol Biol Plants 26 (5): 899–906. (NAAS 8.01) |
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Goyal S, Jindal J and Kaur K (2020) Physico-chemical bases of resistance in maize against shoot fly, Atherigona naqvii Steyskal during spring season in north India. Euphytica 216: 154- 174. (NAAS 7.61) |
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Kaur M and Sharma S (2020) Selenium affects protein accumulation and its distribution in different protein fractions in developing wheat grains. Cereal Res Commun DOI: 10.1007/s42976-020-00083-4 (NAAS – 6.85) |
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Shilpa N, Mahajan B V C, Navprem S, Sharma S and Kaur S (2020) Alleviation of enzymatic browning and maintenance of postharvest quality of litchi (Litchi chinensis) fruit with packaging films. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 90 (1): 142–5. (NAAS 6.21) |
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Kaur R, Zhawar V K, Kaur G and Asthir B (2020) Gamma amino butyric acid effect in the alleviation of saline–alkaline stress conditions in rice. Cereal Research Communications, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42976-020-00119-9. (NAAS – 6.85) |
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Zhawar V K, Kandpal R P and Athwal R S (2020) Senescence of normal human fibroblasts relates to the expression of ionotropic glutamate receptor GluR6/Grik2, Cancer Genomics & Proteomics 17: 707-714. (IF 3.395) |
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Veena Devi, Sangha M K, Pathak M and Kumar P (2020) Biochemical changes in bitter gourd in response to low temperature stress. Indian J Hort 77(4): 694-99. (NAAS – 6.16) |
College of Basic Sciences & Humanities / Biochemistry / Academic Programs
Courses offered during Ist Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit hours |
| Biochem.-501* | Basic Biochemistry |
3+1 |
| Biochem.-503* | Enzymology |
2+1 |
| Biochem.-505* | Techniques in Biochemistry |
2+2 |
| Biochem.-507* | Plant Biochemistry |
2+1 |
| Biochem.-509 | Nutritional Biochemistry |
2+1 |
| Biochem.-511 | Biochemistry on Xenobiotics |
2+0 |
| Biochem.-601 | Advanced Enzymology |
2+1 |
| Biochem.-603 | Biochemistry of Biotic and Abiotic stresses |
3+0 |
| Biochem.-607 | Applications of techniques in Biochemistry |
1+2 |
| Biochem.-591 | Master’s Seminar |
1+0 |
*Core Courses/Compulsory Courses
Courses offered during 2ndSemester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit |
| Biochem.-502* | Intermediary Metabolism | 3+0 |
| Biochem.-504 | Molecular Biology | 2+1 |
| Biochem.-506 | Immunochemistry | 2+1 |
| Biochem.-508 | Animal Biochemistry | 3+0 |
| Biochem.-510 | Nitrogen and Sulphur Metabolism | 2+1 |
| Biochem.-602 | Advanced Molecular biology | 3+0 |
| Biochem.-591 | Master’s Seminar | 1+0 |
*Core Courses/Compulsory Courses
College of Basic Sciences & Humanities / Biochemistry / Facilities & Services
- Centralized library containing numerous text books, thesis and research journals
- Computer laboratory (10 computers) with internet facility
- Well equipped research laboratories with instruments – Thermocycler Nexus GX2, Ependorf AG, Germany; Gel Documentation System (Protein Simple, Alpha imager EC, USA); Chlorophyll Fluorescence Meter; Water purification system (Thermo Scientific); Spectrophotometers; High Speed Centrifuge (Ependorf); Deep Freezers; pH meters; Conductivity meters; Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Ultracentrifuge; Lyophilizer; Two-dimensional Gel Electrophoresis (2-DGE) and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
College of Basic Sciences & Humanities / Biochemistry / PG Students
| Sr. No. | Name of the student | Admission No. | Major Advisor | Research Topic |
| 5-YEAR INTEGRATED M.Sc. students | ||||
| 2021-2022 | ||||
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Gurwinder Kaur | L-2018-BS-23-IM | Dr.(Mrs) Harpreet Kaur | Morpho-physiological, biochemical and molecular changes in BMR(Brown Mid- Rib) sorghum under rainfed conditions |
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Kirandeep Kaur | L-2018-BS-27-IM | Dr.(Mrs) Meenakshi Goyal | Effect of plant density and lodging on sucrose and lignin metabolism in Maize (Zea mays L.) |
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Kirti Taneja | L-2018-BS-28-IM | Dr. (Mrs)Sanjula Sharma | Assessment of nutritive value of canola meal for poultry feed after fermentation with phytase producing bacteria |
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Kuldeep Singh | L-2018-BS-29-IM | Dr.(Ms) Neerja Sharma | Biochemical and nutritional evaluation of pigmented rice genotypes |
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Navjot Sharma | L-2018-BS-31-IM | Dr.(Mrs)Shilpa | Biochemical characterization of okra introgression lines for resistance to yellow vein mosaic virus disease |
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Surpreet Kaur | L-2018-BS-37-IM | Dr.(Mrs)Sucheta Sharma | Effect of exogenous selenium on osmolytes in rice (Oryza sativa L.) under Arsenic stress |
| 2022-2023 | ||||
| 1. | Harvinder Singh | L-2019-BS-26-IM | Dr.(Mrs)Surekha Bhatia | Comparative assessment of protein concentrates from radish leaves extracted by different methods |
| 2. | Lovepreet Kaur | L-2019-BS-31-IM | Dr.(Mrs) Kamaljit Kaur | Evaluation of biochemical interactions between maize and fall armyworm |
| 3. | Prince Bhatti | L-2019-BS-34-IM | Dr.(Ms) Vikramjit Kaur | Role of gamma-amino butyric acid in insect resistance brinjal (Solanum melongena L). |
| M.Sc students | ||||
| 2020-2021 | ||||
| 1. | Alisha Gupta | L-2020-BS-278-M | Dr.(Mrs) Lenika Kashyap | Assessment of bio-ethanol production potential from juice using sugarcane varieties |
| 2. | Harsimranjeet Kaur | L-2020-BS-281-M | Dr.(Mrs) Harpreet Kaur | Effect of popping and malting on nutritional characteristics in millets |
| 3. | Manjot Kaur | L-2020-BS-282-M | Dr.(Mrs) Surekha Bhatia | GPC-B1 gene mediated shifts in nitrogen metabolism in wheat under organic and conventional farming practices |
| 4. | Sysha Handa | L-2020-BS-284-M | Dr.(Mrs) Rimaljeet Kaur | Biochemical and molecular shifts in Solanum melongena alien introgression lines following jassid, Amrasca bigutulla bigutulla (Ishida) infestation |
| 5. | Tagde Sanjana Sanjay | L-2020-BS-285-M | Dr.(Mrs) Bavita Asthir | Effect of sucrose as signaling molecule on carbohydrate metabolism and antioxidant capacity in wheat (Triticum astivum L.) under high temperature stress |
| 2021-2022 | ||||
| 1. | Amisha Tiwari | L-2021-BS-267-M | Dr.(Mrs)Preeti Goyal | Partial purification and characterization of polyphenol oxidase from pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R.Br.) |
| 2. | Disha Handa | L-2021-BS-268-M | Dr.(Mrs) Rimaljeet Kaur | Discerning the status of defensive traits in cottonseed against dusky cotton bug (Oxycarenus spp.) infestation |
| 3. | Gurdeep Kaur | L-2021-BS-269-M | Dr. (Mrs) Manjeet Kaur Sangha | Morpho-physiological and biochemical evaluation for drought tolerance in cotton introgression lines |
| 4. | Harpreet Kaur | L-2021-BS-270-M | Dr.(Mrs) Monika Sachdeva | Induction of fungal secretome for enhanced conversion of paddy straw into ethanol |
| 5. | Karthika B. | L-2021-BS-272-M | Dr.(Ms) Yadhu Suneja | Molecular evolution and structural diversity in small heat shock protein sHSP 23.5 from genetically inverse wheat species |
| 6. | Zukhruf Hussain | L-2021-BS-274-M | Dr.(Mrs) Monika Mahajan | Evaluation of immature pods of cluster bean{Cyamopsis tertragonoloba (Taub)] genotypes for nutritional quality |
| 2022-2023 | ||||
| 1. | Kirandeep Kaur | L-2022-BS-203-M | Dr.(Mrs) Satvir Kaur Grewal | Impact of Maruca vitrata (Fabricius) infestation on carbon and nitrogen metabolism in pigeonpea |
| 2. | Divjot Kaur | L-2022-BS-202-M | Dr.(Mrs) Rachana D. Bhardwaj | Biochemical basis of resistance in wheat against storage grain pest Rhyzopertha dominica |
| S. No. | Name of student | Admission No. | Major Advisor | Title of Synopsis |
| 2018-2019 | ||||
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Manpreet Kaur | L-2018-BS-74-D | Dr.(Mrs)Surekha Bhatia | Biochemical characterization of euryhaline microalgal strains for bioactive metabolites |
| 2. | Heena Rani | L-2018-BS-75-D | Dr.(Mrs)Rachana D. Bhardwaj | Malt quality and thermostability studies in mutants, hulled,hull-less and wild genotypes of Barley ( Hordeum vulgare L.) |
| 3. | Paarul Kaur Salh | L-2018-BS-76-D | Dr.(Mrs)Satvir Kaur Grewal | Biochemical and baking quality characterization of wheat lines with high grain protein and carotenoids under different nitrogen regimes and date of sowing |
| 4. | Himanshu Pathak | L-2018-BS-77-D | Dr.(Mrs) Kamaljeet Kaur | Effect of water stress on antioxidative response, source sink relationship and expression analysis of stress responsive genes in Maize and teosinte |
| 5. | Amanpreet Kaur | L-2018-BS-78-D | Dr.(Ms)Vikramjit Kaur | Biochemical response of rice (Oryza Sativa L.) towards phosphorus deficiency |
| 6. | Shivani (JRF) | L-2018-BS-79-D | Dr.(Mrs)Satvir Kaur Grewal | Defense response and source-sink relationship for imazethapyr tolerance in length ( Lens culinaris L.) |
| 2019-2020 | ||||
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Ms Gurkanwal Kaur | L-2019-BS-104-D | Dr. (Mrs)Monica Sachdeva | Optimization of process for the co-production of ethanol and xylitol from paddy straw |
| 2. | Ms Himani Gupta | L-2019-BS-105-D | Dr.(Mrs)Meenakshi Goyal | Comparative study of carbon, nitrogen and lignin metabolism in relation to lodging resistance in oat (Avena Sativa L.) |
| 3. | Ms Reetranjan | L-2019-BS-106-D | Dr.(Mrs)Sanjula Sharma | Probing the effect of endophytic bacteria on nutrient uptake and immune responses against stem rot disease of Indian mustard (Brassica junccea L.) |
| 2020-2021 | ||||
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Ms Amanpreet Kaur | L-2020-BS-106-D | Dr. Dharampaul Chaudhary | Biochemical and molecular characterization of Maize genotypes for nitrogen use efficiency |
| 2. | Ms Shaila Spaehia | L-2020-BS-108-D | Dr. (Ms) Neerja Sharma | Biochemical and molecular diversity in wild rice for nutritional quality traits |
| 3. | Ms Sunidhi | L-2020-BS-109-D | Dr.(Mrs) Sucheta Sharma | Morphological, biochemical and molecular basis of resistance against thrips in cotton (Gossypium spp.) |
| 2021-2022 | ||||
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Ms Charanjeet Kaur | L-2021-BS-105-D | Dr.(Mrs) Surekha Bhatia | Isolation and characterization of leaf protein concentrates from carrot (Daucus carota L.) and potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) for application in food products |
| 2. | Ms Kanik | L-2021-BS-106-D | Dr.(Ms) Vikramjeet Kaur Zhawar | Role of gamma-amino butyric acid in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)response towards phosphorus deficit |
| 2022-2023 | ||||
| 1. | Chahak Jain | L-2022-BS-95-D | Dr.(Mrs) Monica Sachdeva | Proposed title: Integrated biorefinery process for conversion of sugarcane biomass into Ethanol and Hydrogen |
| 2. | Sukhmanpreet Kaur | L-2022-BS-96-D | Dr.(Mrs) Rachana D. Bhardwaj | Proposed title: Deciphering the mechanisms underlying thermotolerance in Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) |
| 3. | Anchaldeep Kaur | L-2022-BS-97-D | Dr.(Mrs) Meenakshi Goyal | Proposed title: Role of carbon, nitrogen and antioxidant metabolism during post-Mowing regeneration in oat (Avena stavia L.) |