Academic Positions

  • Present 2010

    Professor in Botany

    Ravenshaw University, Department of Botany

  • 2010 2003

    Associate Professor in Botany

    Samanta Chandra Sekhara Autonomous College, Department of Botany

  • 2003 1996

    Sr. Assistant Professor in Botany

    Samanta Chandra Sekhara Autonomous College, Department of Botany

  • 1996 1988

    Assistant Professor in Botany

    Samanta Chandra Sekhara Autonomous College, Department of Botany

  • 1988 1987

    Lecturer in Botany

    Service Selection Board, Department of Higher Education

Education

  • Ph.D. 2006

    Ph.D. in Botany

    Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack

  • M.Phil. 1986

    Master of Philosophy in Botany

    University of Delhi

  • M.Sc. 1984

    Master of Science in Botany

    Utkal University, Vani Vihar

  • B.Sc. 1982

    Bachelor of Science in Botany

    Utkal University, Vani Vihar

Honors and Awards

  • 2019
    Best Faculty Award
    Awarded the Best Faculty Award at 2nd International Conference 2019 by William Research Centre, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu for outstanding performance as an academician in the field of Botany.
  • 2006
    Best Teacher Award
    Awarded the Best Teacher Award by Samanta Chandra Sekhara Autonomous College, Puri, in 2006, for advanced and motivational teaching.
  • 1996-1999
    UGC Teacher Fellow
    Awarded UGC Teacher Fellowship by University Grants Commission for pursuing Doctoral Research work in Microbial Biochemistry in Botany at Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack.
  • 1985-1987
    Senior Research Fellow
    Awarded Senior Research Fellowship by Indian Council of Agricultural Research for pursuing M.Phil. Research work in Histochemistry and Embryology in Botany at University of Delhi.

Research Scholars

Mandakini Raj

Doctoral fellow

Worked on Phytochemical analysis and antibacterial activities of Madhuca longifolia var latifolia (Roxb.) A.chev. flower

Bandita Pati

Doctoral fellow

Worked on Characterization of phosphate solubilizing bacteria in saline soil of Odisha Coast-line and their role in adaptation strategies to saline stress in crop plants

Sonali Acharya

Doctoral fellow

Worked on Characterization of toxins of Bacillus thuringiensis isolated from rice genotypes and their virulence assessment against leaf folder (Cnaphalocrosis medinalis Guenee)

Madhusmita Barik

Postdoctoral fellow

Worked on Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Chromosome Segment Substitution Lines of Rice to Moisture Stress and Association of Root Traits with Molecular Markers

Saswat Nayak

Doctoral fellow

Worked on Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of the Biochemical and Phytochemical Compounds in the Bark and Ovary of Madhuca indica

Pragyan Paramita Rout

Doctoral fellow

Working on Phytochemical, Phytohormonal & Proteomic Analysis of Chamaecostus cuspidatus (Nees and Mart.) on exposure to synchronized sound waves

Rageshree Swain

Doctoral fellow

Working on Effect of Harmonic Octave Consonants (classical musical notes) on various Morphological, Biochemical, Phytochemical, Phytohormonal and Molecular Aspects in Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni)

Durga Madhab Rath

Doctoral fellow

Working on Effect of Electromagnetic field (EMF) and Geomagnetic field on Growth and Development wheat (Triticum aestivum L. and Maize (Zea mays L.)

Aditya Kumar Dash

Doctoral fellow

Woring on Effect of Planetary sounds [Earth and Jupiter] on Physiology, Growth and Development of Clitoria ternatea L.(Aparajita) and Oscimum santum (Tulsi)

B. S. Sipra

Doctoral fellow

Working on Analysis of Phytochemicals and characterization of some bioactive compounds of seed kernel in Mangifera indica L., two varieties: Neelam and Benganpalle

Saktishree Jena

Doctoral fellow

Working on Fighting Pests with Syncronized Sonic Sound Waves

Karubakee Dhal

Doctoral fellow

Working on Compatibility of fly ash with phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and Rhizobacteria and its effect on nitrogenase activity and legume productivity of Vigna radiata

Research Projects

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    Analysis of Essential Oil from Ethnobotanical Plants

    Study of Phytochemistry and Bioactivity of essential oils collected from wild variety of ethnobotanical plant species of tribal zones of Bastar district (Madhya Pradesh) and Mayurbhanj district (Odisha).

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    Magnetism and Plant Processes

    Study on the effect of GMF and EMF on soil characters and growth and development of crop plants.

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    Planetary Sounds and Plant Processes

    Study to identify and elucidate structural changes in a single species of plant (Clitoria ternatea) during its germination and vegetative growth, due to the effect of planetary radiation which has been slowed down into sonic frequency range (planet Earth and planet Jupiter) through histological studies using Foldscope microscope.

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    Therapeutic Usage of Indian Classical Music on Plants

    Study of effect of harmonic octave consonants of Indian classical music on different processes of medicinal plants, and, Phytochemical, phytohormonal and proteomic analysis of effect of syncronized sound waves on orchids.

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    Pest Control using Sound Waves

    Study of positive regulatory role of sound vibration treatment (through instrumental music) in some species of plants against pathological infection.

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    Secondary Metabolites and Antioxidants in Medicinal Plants

    Phytochemical screening and analysis of secondary metabolites & antioxidants in Madhuca indica.

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    Saline Stress in Rice Plants

    Study of microbial diversity in saline soil of Odisha coastline and their role in adaptation strategy to saline stress in rice plants.

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    Positive and Negative Stress on Plant Processes

    Study of effect of positive and negative stress on biochemical and molecular mechanism in some endangered medicinal plants.

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Persistence And Biodegradation Of γ-Hexachlorocyclohexane

Sanhita Padhi
Book Lambert Academic Publishing | 2020 | In Press

Microbial Degradation Of γ-HCH In Soil Under Abiotic Stress

Sanhita Padhi
Book Lambert Academic Publishing | 2020 | In Press

Study for antagonistic effect of Rhizobacteria isolated from saline soil of coastal Odisha.

Bandita Pati, Sanhita Padhi*
Journal Paper Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Volume 6, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 224-230

Abstract

Eight morphologically different bacterial strains were isolated from rhizosphere saline soil of coastal Odisha, India. Among them only 3 rhizobacterial strains namead as P1, B1 and B2 belong to genus Bacillus had shown antibacterial activity against 5 human pathogenic bacteria in agar well diffusion method. Zone of inhibition showed by P1 against Salmonella typhi and Shigella flexneri was 8.567±0.03 and 8.133±0.03 respectively where as B2 showed 20.067±0.38 against Streptococcus pyogenes. B1 showed antibacterial activity against all the tested pathogens Streptococcus pyogenes (Gr +ve), Salmonella typhi (Gr-ve), Shigella flexneri (Gr-ve), Streptococcus mutans (Gr +ve), and Vibrio cholera (Gr-ve) i.e., 14.1±0.36, 11.767±0.21, 21.1±0.36, 21.333±0.29 and 12.1±0.2 respectively. After treatment with trypsin, organic solvents (acetone, methanol, ethanol and chloroform), heat and autoclave the metabolic activity of active components produced by test organisms were not changed.

Screening for phytochemicals and antioxidant activity of flowers of Madhuca indica J.F. Gmel.

Mandakini Raj, Chandrasekhar Bhoi, Sanhita Padhi*
Journal Paper Plant Science Research, Volume 40, Issue 1 & 2, 2018, Pages 32-36

Abstract

Madhuca indica J. F. Gmel. [Syn. Madhuca longifolia var. latifolia (Roxb.) A.Chev], commonly known as “Mahua” is an economically important plant and known for its medicinal and ethnobotanical uses as well as for its edible flowers having high nutritional values. However, due to lack of scientific knowledge on its food, nutritional properties and industrial applications, the species has not been exploited to the extent possible. Hence, the present study is aimed at screening of phytochemicals, estimation of reducing power and determination of the physicochemical properties of Mahua flowers with various solvent concentrations. The chloroform, acetone, methanol, ethanol and aqueous extracts of the flowers were investigated for its phytochemical activity. Mahua flower shows higher reducing power in aqueous extracts as compared to acetone, methanol and ethanol extracts.

Global Cooling: The Other Side Of Global Catastrophic Change In Climate

Rageshree Swain, Pragyan P. Rout, Sanhita Padhi*
Book Chapter Bioprospecting In Life Sciences | Excel India Publishers | 2018 | Pages 287-299

Global climate change and its impact on world peace and security

Sanhita Padhi
Article Proceedings of Indian Environmental Congress, 2018

Talking Plants?

Sanhita Padhi
Article Aroma (BARC, Ravenshaw University), 2018, Pages 23-27

Endophytic microbial diversity and population dynamics in wild and cultivated rice genotypes.

Sonali Acharya, Sanhita Padhi*, T. K. Dangar
Journal Paper Plant Science Research, Volume 39, Issue 1 & 2, 2018, Pages 35-41

Abstract

Diversity and dynamics of endophytic heterotrophic (HB), spore forming (SFB), spore-crystal forming (SCB), nitrifying (NB), denitrifying (DNB), phosphate solubilizing (PSB) bacteria, actinomycetes (ACT) and fungi (FUN) in leaf, stem and root of leaf folder tolerant (PTB-12 and Nivara) and susceptible (Naveen and Tapaswini) rice (Oryza spp.) genotypes were analyzed which are unattained to date. Tapaswini roots produced all 8 types endophytes but that of Nivara, Naveen and PTB12 produced 6, 5 and 4 types of communities but stems and leaves had lower diversity. The HB, SFB and SCB were universal but NB, DNB, PSB, ACT and FUN had discrete occurrence. The SCB (Bacillus thuringiensis) was recorded first time from the cultivated rice genotypes. Quantum (x102 cfu/g dr. wt.) of endophytic microbes in different parts of the rices were 0.05-53.14; higher population of HB was in O. nivara stem (4.23) and root (53.14), Naveen leaf (10.40), and SF (44.11) or SCF (41.91) in Tapaswini root. At least one part of each plant had endophytic FUN (0.05-0.88 x102 cfu/g) but ACT (0.33-1.09 x102 cfu/g) was present in root of most rices, DNB (0.05-1.33 x 102 cfu/g) was less pronounced, NB (0.05-4.10 x 102 cfu/g) was undetectable in leaf, and PSB (1.00 x 102 cfu/g) was present in Tapaswini root only. Broadly, the endophytic microbes were 2-4 exponent lower than the native soil microbial pool. Wide dynamics and diversity of beneficial endo-microbial communities would variously help growth and development of the rice genotypes, and the B. thuringiensis would intrinsically suppress rice pests and diseases.

Natural Air Purifiers: House Plants as Excellent Filters of Indoor Toxic Agents

Saktishree Jena, Sanhita Padhi*
Conference Papers Proceedings of National Conference on Biotechnological Interventions for Environmental Stress Management in Plants and Microbes & 42nd Annual Conference of Orissa Botanical Society , January 2018, Pages 43-44

Endophytic microbial diversity and population dynamics in wild and cultivated rice genotypes.

Sonali Acharya, Sanhita Padhi*, T. K. Dangar
Conference Papers Proceedings of National Conference on Biotechnological Interventions for Environmental Stress Management in Plants and Microbes & 42nd Annual Conference of Orissa Botanical Society , January 2018, Pages 76

Abstract

Diversity and dynamics of endophytic heterotrophic (HB), spore forming (SFB), spore-crystal forming (SCB), nitrifying (NB), denitrifying (DNB), phosphate solubilizing (PSB) bacteria, actinomycetes (ACT) and fungi (FUN) in leaf, stem and root of leaf folder tolerant (PTB-12 and Nivara) and susceptible (Naveen and Tapaswini) rice (Oryza spp.) genotypes were analyzed which are unattained to date. Tapaswini roots produced all 8 types endophytes but that of Nivara, Naveen and PTB12 produced 6, 5 and 4 types of communities but stems and leaves had lower diversity. The HB, SFB and SCB were universal but NB, DNB, PSB, ACT and FUN had discrete occurrence. The SCB (Bacillus thuringiensis) was recorded first time from the cultivated rice genotypes. Quantum (x102 cfu/g dr. wt.) of endophytic microbes in different parts of the rices were 0.05-53.14; higher population of HB was in O. nivara stem (4.23) and root (53.14), Naveen leaf (10.40), and SF (44.11) or SCF (41.91) in Tapaswini root. At least one part of each plant had endophytic FUN (0.05-0.88 x102 cfu/g) but ACT (0.33-1.09 x102 cfu/g) was present in root of most rices, DNB (0.05-1.33 x 102 cfu/g) was less pronounced, NB (0.05-4.10 x 102 cfu/g) was undetectable in leaf, and PSB (1.00 x 102 cfu/g) was present in Tapaswini root only. Broadly, the endophytic microbes were 2-4 exponent lower than the native soil microbial pool. Wide dynamics and diversity of beneficial endo-microbial communities would variously help growth and development of the rice genotypes, and the B. thuringiensis would intrinsically suppress rice pests and diseases.

Structure and Function of phytonic Bacillus thuringiensis of wild rice genotype Oryza brachyantha A. Chev. And Roehr

Sonali Acharya, Sanhita Padhi*, LK Bose, T. K. Dangar
Journal Paper Oryza, Volume 54, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 431-444

Abstract

Endospheric microbiome of unexplored wild rice, Oryza brachyantha (OB), was studied. Endogenous heterotrophic, spore forming, spore-crystal forming, nitrifying, denitrifying, P solubilizing bacteria, actinomycetes, and fungi in leaves, stems and roots were (0.07-4.48, 0.06-4.08, 5.00-4.00, 0.56-1.40, 0.06-0.40, 0.07, 0.03 and 0.14-8.00) x10 2 cfu/g, respectively and endo-colonizers were 5-6 times more in roots than other plant parts. Phenotypic characters, cry + /cyt + in 6 SCF and 16S rDNA phylogeny of 2 potent SCF ascertained their identity as Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). For the first time, 6 polyvalent Bt with biocidal and plant growth promotion (PGP) functions were identified from the wild rice OB. All endo-Bt possessed diverse anti-lepidopteran cry genes which predicted their virulence against rice leaf folder (LF), Cnaphalocrocis medinalis Guenee. Only cry2 or cyt primers amplified expected sized amplicons from Bt 18, 20 and 21. Bt18 and Bt21 killed 60% LF larvae in vitro by 2.65x10 4 and 7.56x10 4 cfu/ml and the former one was more virulent. They produced siderophore, amylase, protease etc. which would induce natural tolerance of OB against bacterial and fungal pathogens. Besides, the Bt had other PGP traits too viz., nitrate reduction, ammonia production, P solubilization etc. Therefore, the endo-microbiome of OB would modulate endospheric functionalities, promote growth and development, and impart natural endurance to OB against pests and diseases. Structure and function of phytonic Bacillus thuringiensis of wild rice genotype Oryza brachyantha A. Chev. and Roehr.

Effect of drought on Morpho-physiological, yield and yield traits of chromosome segment of substitution lines (CSSLs) derived from wild species of rice.

Madhusmita Barik, SK Dash, Sanhita Padhi, P. Swain
Journal Paper Oryza, Volume 54, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 65-72

Abstract

Eighty Chromosome Segment Substitution Lines (CSSL) developed in the background of Curinga x O. rufipogon and Curinga x O. meridionalis along with four checks (tolerant and susceptible) were subjected to vegetative and reproductive stage drought stress. At vegetative stage, drought stress significantly reduced total chlorophyll content, relative leaf water content with an increase in proline content. RUF-44, MER-13 and MER-20 were found promising with consistent performances in various morpho-physiological observations. The higher accumulation of proline, more chlorophyll retention and more relative leaf water content at vegetative stage during moisture stress were major criteria for stable yield production of drought tolerant CSSLs. At reproductive stage stress, the CSSLs with high grain yield, minimal relative yield reduction (RYR) and lowest susceptibility index (DSI) were considered as drought tolerant and the reverse as susceptible line. RYR and DSI along with high grain yield under moisture stress was observed in MER-20 and MER-13 with 81.84% and 8.35% RYR and 0.83 and 0.11 DSI values in dry and wet seasons respectively. However, the extent of RYR was maximum with high DSI in IR 20 and Curinga in both the seasons.

Bioactive compounds from Macro Algae - The Medicinal Prospectives

Sanhita Padhi*, Rageshree Swain, Pragyan P. Rout
Journal Paper Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies, Volume 4, Issue 29, 2017, Pages 4590-4602

Abstract

Our natural world is extremely rich in resources. Hence, it plays a diverse role in the field of therapeutics. As the Earth’s surface is covered by more than 70% of the oceans, marine organisms can therefore be considered as an excellent source of bioactive compounds. Bioactive compound or biologically active compounds are the compounds that are effective on a living organism, tissue or cell. Examples of certain bioactive compounds and flavonoids, carotenoids, polysaccharides, glucosinates, polyphenols, and many more. Numerous bioactive compounds having heterogeneous function such as antiproliferative, antioxidant, and anti-microtubule have been extracted from the marine sources. Macroalgae or Seaweed, a word that includes the macroscopic, multicellular or benthic marine algae, is thought to be an exceptional source of bioactive compounds because they are enriched with different kinds of secondary metabolites exhibiting various biological activities and have extensively been utilized for the treatment of various kinds of diseases. Several unpolished or partly refined polysaccharides from many brown, green and red algae have been confirmed for their diverse curing activities. Recent trends in drug research indicated macroalgaeto be promising as novel and sustainable sources of bioactive compounds for both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. The proper development of marine algae compounds will be helpful in pharmaceutical product development and in the development of the pharmaceutical industry.

Gasification - The Most Promising Approach to Waste-To-Energy Technology

Sanhita Padhi*, Rageshree Swain, Pragyan P. Rout
Journal Paper Remarking An Analisation, Volume 2, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 13-20

Abstract

Waste-to-Energy (WtE) is the process by which the waste materials are converted into different forms of energy such as heat, steam or syngas. These principal sources of energy are either used to generate electricity or synthetic fuels or can be utilized directly. The processes carried out using WtE technologies brings about the transformation of caloric energy present in the waste materials into energy that can be efficiently used. Waste-to-Energy operation liberates this energy from waste material present in residual solid waste like scrap timber, textiles, different types of organic waste and inorganic waste items or municipal solid waste (MSW) that are difficult to be recovered. Various technologies are available to convert the municipal corporation waste (MSW) feedstock into heat, electricity or steam. Incineration is the most common method implemented in WtE technology which is known to be the direct combustion of organic materials. Other new WtE processes include thermal technologies such as gasification, plasma-arc gasification, pyrolysis and certain biological methods consisting of anaerobic digestion and aerobic digestion combustion of organic materials. It has been found that in the year 2011, 2 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) was produced by the rising urban population and this estimate is said to increase to approximately 2.9 billion tons by the year 2022 which has an unused potential. Both Asia-Pacific and Europe operates approximately 800 thermal WtE plants in around 40 countries worldwide. The number of WtE plants is expected to increase rapidly within the next 20 years and it would be capable of producing 151 terawatt hours (tWh) of electricity by treating 396 million tons of MSW annually by 2022. Hence, waste-to-energy technology is quickly becoming an important and attractive idea of waste treatment, encouraging a scenario of renewable energy production with the reduction in global carbon emission. It also provides jobs along with good paying and promotes achievement of recycling goals.

Ozone Technology and Photo Catalysis - The Newer Effective Methods for Keeping the Fruits and Vegetables Fresh for A Longer Period

P. P. Rout, Sanhita Padhi*
Journal Paper American Journal of PharmTech Research, Volume 7, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 57-68

Abstract

Fruits and vegetables form the major part of our balanced diet. The growth of the population has lead to the considerable increase in the demand for more consumption of fruits and vegetables which has also culminated the illness associated with these fruits and vegetables. With the development of science and technology, people not only require the food to be safe, but also they require it to keep their original flavour and nutritional value intact. Fungal contamination and some post harvest handling are the most common causes of the spoilage of fresh produce. Countermeasures include the synthetic fungicides, pesticides and pre packaged sanitation treatments including the use of chlorine and bromine. The traditional chemical storage method became unsuccessful to satisfy the growing demand of the people. Newer novel methods like ozone storage, plasma fresh keeping technology, electrolyzed reduction water technology, ultrasonic processing technology, photo-catalysis, super ice-temperature technology and ice film storage technology are now in focus. Ozone storage and photo-catalysis are the two promising fresh keeping technology for keeping the fruits and vegetables fresh along with their original flavour and nutritional value. Ozone is a viable alternative to those fungicides and pesticides as it is effective against a wide spectrum of microorganisms and does not leave any residues on the treated produce. In order to implement this technology and to know about its mode of action, it is necessary to study about ozone, its production, its concentration, the way of product packaging, standardizing the working conditions and the units to measure ozone concentration. Ethylene causes unwanted ripening, spoilage and financial losses. Photo-catalysis offers the greatest potential for removing ethylene preserving the produce both on Earth and also during spaceflights. In this method a catalyst and light acts together to remove ethylene by converting it into carbon dioxide and water.

Biosensor: An Innovative Technique to determine Fruit Ripening

Karubaki Dhal, Sanhita Padhi*
Conference Papers Proceedings of National Seminar of Indian Science Congress, Volume 19, 2017, Pages 180-183

Comparative Study of Extraction Methods for Determination of Antioxidant Activities in Extracts of Madhuca Indica J.F.Gmel. Flowers

Mandakini Raj, Chandrasekhar Bhoi, Bandita Pati, Sanhita Padhi*
Conference Papers Proceedings of Indian Science Congress, Volume 19, 2017, Pages 142-145

Biological Assessment of Filamentous Green Algae Spirogyra Sp. Collected from Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Odisha

B. S. Sipra, Sanhita Padhi*
Conference Papers Proceedings of National Seminar of Indian Science Congress, Volume 19, 2017, Pages 9-13

Traditional verses Innovative Water Conservation practices in India - A Review article

Sanhita Padhi
Article Aroma (BARC, Ravenshaw University), 2017, Pages 16-21

Severity of persistence and toxicity of hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) to the environment - A current approach.

Sanhita Padhi*, Bandita Pati
Journal Paper Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies, Volume 4, Issue 27, 2016, Pages 3159-3168

Abstract

Though the use of Organochlorine pesticides significantly develops the economic status of many developing countries by increasing the crop yield and preventing the vector-borne diseases, but it becomes a serious threat to our environment increasing serious health problems. The persistence of Organochlorine pesticide, Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) and its isomers are toxic and cause hepatotoxic, immune-toxic, reproductive, and developmental effects. These become persistent in the soil and environment for a longer period due to their recalcitrant properties and their slow bioconversion into inorganic compounds. Hence, these are biomagnified into the tropic level and cause acute and chronic health problems. Though the use of HCH is banned in developed countries still several developing countries are using lindane (HCH) in domestic and agriculture purposes including India. Different abiotic factors like moisture, pH and Eh, temperature, organic matters affect the persistence of HCH.

Herbal Antidotes: A possible replacement of serum antivenome with effective lead compound using Bioinformatics tools

Saktishree Jena, Sanhita Padhi*, Rageshree Swain and Pragyan P. Rout
Journal Paper Plant Science Research, Volume 38, Issue 1 & 2, 2016, Pages 101-105

Abstract

Anti snake venom serum is the only rescue method in health centerswhen there is a fatal snakebite condition. And these anti venoms derived from animal tissues are not properly designedso they have a lot of side effects like anaphylaxis and even a high dose can be fatal. So insteadof serum anti venom, various plant products can be used which have less side effects. Theseplant extracts must be tested in silico with their structure for effective proper binding with thetarget venom protein. These herbal antidotes must be designed in such a way that it can targetthe venom protein. To know the exact lead compound which can act upon that protein,Bioinformatics tools are used as a starting point for in silico lead compound development. Toxicprotein are downloaded from PDB site and are docked with probable lead compound and basedon the docking respective lead compounds are screened. This is an attempt to show theprobable lead compounds extracted from plants which can act upon various venom proteinsand can be a probable cure for wide ranges of snake bites.

Persistence and Degradation of ‘Endosulfan’ - An Organochlorine Pesticides

Sanhita Padhi*, Bandita Pati
Journal Paper Remarking, Volume 2, Issue 9, 2016, Pages 105-110

Abstract

Organochlorine pesticides are chlorinated hydrocarbons used extensively in agriculture and mosquito control. These compounds are typically very persistent in the environment, and are known for accumulating in sediments, plants and animals. Endosulfan is a characteristic organochlorine pesticide having functional groups chlorine and sulphur, controls a large spectrum of pests. In general, Endosulfan is less persistent in environment than other cyclodienes, but can persist in soil and water environment for 3 to 6 months and more. α-Endosulfan showed a bi-exponential form of degradation for all water content temperature experiments. The persistence varies depending upon the climatic conditions and physico-chemical characteristics like pH, organic matter content and particle size of the soil in the area. Degradation of the two isomers, α- and β-Endosulfan, does occur in temperate/tropical soil and aquatic systems, both by abiotic and biotic processes. In general, degradation of this pesticide is found to be relatively higher in the clay soil than in the sandy soil. The proposed a pathway of degradation of Endosulfan by different bacterial and fungal cultures, shows its metabolic products as: endosulphate followed by endodiol, endohydroxy ether and endolactone. A soil bacterium is able to degrade 50% Endosulfan by converting it to Endosulfan sulphate within 3 days of its incubation. The major isomers of Endosulfan (Endosulfan-α), are degraded by a mixed population of anaerobic microorganisms to endodiol under anaerobic and methanogenic conditions. Endosulfan is only moderately persistent in soil under aerobic conditions. Achromobacter xylosoxidans, an aerobic bacterium, can degrade 94.12% α-Endosulfan, 84.52% β-Endosulfan and 80.10% Endosulfan sulphate using it as sulfur source. Isolated strains of Aspergillus niger, a fungus, can also degrade Endosulfan to endodiol. Different factors, such as: Soil redox potential, Soil organic matter, Soil acidity, soil temperature, soil salinity and chemicals also affect Endosulfan degradation. Further studies on the reduction of the half-life of organochlorine pesticides in the environment can prevent their biomagnification into the natural habitat. Also advance research on the molecular mechanism of microbial degradation can be focused for the development of genetically modified microbes for the degradation of the dead end products of these organochlorine pesticides.

Phytochemical Studies and Multipurpose uses of Seed Oil of Moringa Oleifera

Sanhita Padhi
Journal Paper Scholarly Research Journal for Humanity Science and English Language, Volume 3, Issue 15, 2016, Pages 3662-3672

Abstract

Moringa is the single genus under the family Moringaceae. The colour of the refined Moringa Seed Oil is clear, light yellow and odorless. The powerful and exceptional anti-aging properties of this oil provide nutrition to the skin and relieve ageing signs. Moringa Oil contains four times as much collagen as carrot oil, thus helping to rebuild the skin’s collagen fibers, which reduces wrinkling and removes skin blemishes. Many antioxidants and nutrients present in Moringa oil inhibit activities of free radicals on the skin causing damage to skin tissue paving the way for skin wrinkles. It cleans acne-prone skin, reduces signs of aging, firms’ skin and promotes elasticity. Moringa contains a range of unique phytochemicals containing simple sugars, rhamnose and rich in compounds called glucosinolates and iso-thiocyanates. The seeds of Moringa oleifera contain phytochemicals like glycolides, alkaloids, flavonoids and carbohydrates. Seed coat of Moringa oleifera contains alkaloids, triterpenoids, flavonoids, diterpenoids, cardiac glycoside, phytosterols and tannins. Anthraquinones, a group of naturally occurring phenolic compounds, showing laxative propertiesare plentily available in M. oleifera leaves. The seeds contain Moringyne, 4-(α-L-rhamnosyloxy) benzyl isothiocyanate & several amino acids. Moringa oleifera oil is considered as potential feed stock for biodiesel. Moringa seed oil is well suited for cosmetics production as it is exceptionally stable at high temperatures. The oil contain a percentage yield of 26.9%, specific gravity of 1.1827, saponification value 187.5, indicatingthe presence of long carbon chain and can be used in making soap.Due to its resistance to rancidity and enfleurage property, it is highly valuedin the perfume industry and hair dressings. 74% oleic acid content in Moringaoil enables it for improved oxidation stability and thus act as a good base fluids. Moringa oleifera also has numerous medicinal uses, which have long been recognized in the Ayurvedic and Unani systems of medicine. The presence of flavonoids in the oil is recognized to have antioxidant and anti-proliferative effects which may protect the body from various diseases and disorders. M. oleifera also have many pharmacological activities such as: anti-cancer, antiinflammatory, antidiabetic, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, strongly inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Shigella species and Candida albicans. It is also hepatoprotective.

Anti-oxidants from Seaweeds for pharmaceuticals

P. P. Rout, Sanhita Padhi*
Conference Papers Conference Proceedings of National Conference on Marine Bio-resources of East Cost of India and their Bioprospecting, 2016, Pages 71-72

Bioactive Compounds from Seaweeds for the treatment of cancer

Rageshree Swain, Sanhita Padhi*
Conference Papers Conference Proceedings of National Conference on Marine Bio-resources of East Cost of India and their Bioprospecting, 2016, Pages 72-73

Bioactive Compound from Macro algae – The medicinal Prospective

Sanhita Padhi*
Conference Papers Conference Proceedings of National Conference on Marine Bio-resources of East Cost of India and their Bioprospecting, 2016

Impact of Asteroid and Comet Explosion on Earth’s Atmosphere and Global Climatic Change

Rageshree Swain, Sanhita Padhi*
Book Chapter Frontiers in Life Sciences | Excel India Publishers | 2016 | Pages 89-102

Global Climate Change and its Impact on Energy Pyramid of Terrestrial Ecosystem in Eastern Himalayan Range

Pragyan P. Rout, Sanhita Padhi*
Book Chapter Frontiers in Life Sciences | Excel India Publishers | 2016 | Pages 103-115

Traditional verses modern techniques of food Preservation - A Review article

Sanhita Padhi
Article Aroma (BARC, Ravenshaw University), 2016, Pages 15-20

Biochemical and Anti-oxidant Analysis of Madhuca indica J.F GMEL.

M. Raj, Sanhita Padhi*
Journal Paper Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies, Volume 3, Issue 16, 2015, Pages 2657-2666

Abstract

In recent time focus on plant research has increased all over the world and a large no ofevidence has collected to show immense potential of plants and their uses in various aspects. Madhuca indica J.F.Gmel. is commonly known as Mahua is an economically important plant belongs to family Sapotaceae. The goal of research work is comparative estimation of primary compounds such as total carbohydrate, reducing sugar, total lipid, total amino acids, protein, moisture and carotenoids from both dry and fresh corolla and assay of catalase, Peroxidase, and SOD activity from leaves. Highest amount of carbohydrate (602mg/g), reducing sugar (298mg/g) and protein (53.86mg/g) was observed in dry corolla, as compared to carbohydrate (213mg/g), reducing sugar (99.28mg/g), and protein (15.54mg/g) content of fresh corolla. Moisture content was high in fresh corolla (728mg/g) in contrast to dry corolla (110.62mg/g).Comparative account of total amino acid (16.4mg/g), carotenoids (33.39μg/g) content of dry corolla showed higher level than fresh corolla total amino acid (5.6mg/g), carotenoids (2.868μg/g). Dry corolla content lower amount of total lipid (22.6mg/g) as compared to fresh corolla (113.6mg/g).The antioxidant activity of the enzymes Catalase, peroxidase and superoxide dismutase was 270unit-1g, 7×103unit-1g and 1.02unit-1g in leaves.

Phytochemical Analysis of Seeds and Leaves of Citrullus Colocynthis (L.) Schard

Sanhita Padhi*, Swati Dash, Mandakini Raj
Journal Paper Asian Resonance, Volume 4, Issue 3, 2015, Pages 105-107

Abstract

Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schard. is an important medicinal plant belonging to family Cucurbitaceae. The seeds of the plant are rich in oil which attracts many scientists to study the biofuel potential of the extracted oil. In the present research, considering the great medicinal value the seeds, the content of the non defatted seeds, extracted using methanol as solvent, were tested for various phytochemical analysis and yield of methanolic extraction was 21.15% for phytochemical screening. The extract of seeds, when analysed qualitatively for various phytochemical screening, showed positive response for alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, terpenoids and quinones, whereas the leaf extract, on qualitative analysis for its phytochemical screening showed positive response for phenols, alkaloids, flavonoids and tannins. Oxalates and glycosides were absent both in seed and leaf extracts.

Characterisation of seed-oil of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schard

S. Dash, M.Raj, Sanhita Padhi*
Journal Paper Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies, Volume 3, Issue 18, 2015, Pages 188-192

Abstract

Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schard. is an important medicinal plant belonging to family Cucurbitaceae. The seeds of the plant are rich in oil which attracts many scientists to study its potential for the production of bio-fuel from the extracted oil. Taking this important aspect of this plant, the present research work was done emphasising on the study of its seed-oil. The percentage yield of oil from its seeds was found to be (18.66%). Characterising its potential on the basis of its physiochemical parameters such as acid value, saponification value, peroxide value and moisture content, it showed its acid value to be 4.445mgKOH, saponification value to be 177.97mgKOH and peroxide value to be 0.009 .TLC analysis of the crude oil from Citrullus colocynthis seed showed that the major constituents were mainly the triglycerides (Rf=0.66), free fatty acids (Rf=0.37), phospholipids (Rf=0.25) and sterols (Rf=0.16) along with other minor unidentified constituents.

Climatic Change and its Impact on mangrove Biodiversity of Odisha

Sanhita Padhi*, M. Raj
Conference Papers Conference Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Conference on Biodiversity Assessment, Monitoring and Conservation: Application of Biotechnological Tools by Odisha Botanical Society, 2015, Pages 11-15

Role of Plant Compounds in wound healing - A review

P. Behera, M.Raj, Sanhita Padhi*
Conference Papers Conference Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Conference on Biodiversity Assessment, Monitoring and Conservation by Odisha Botanical Society, 2015

Phenotypic and CRY diversity of the Endophytic BT of rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Sonali Acharya, S. Padhi, T.K. Dangar*
Conference Papers Conference Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Conference on Biodiversity Assessment, Monitoring and Conservation by Odisha Botanical Society, Volume 37, 2015, Pages 26-28

Microalgae - The emerging sources of sustainable energy

Bandita Pati, Mandakini Raj, Sanhita Padhi*
Conference Papers Conference Proceedings of National Seminar on Science and Technology by Indian Science Congress Association (BBSR chapter), 2015, Pages 105-106

Gasification - The Most Promising Approach to Waste-to-Energy Technology

Rageshree Swain, Sanhita Padhi*
Conference Papers Conference Proceedings of National Seminar on Science and Technology by Indian Science Congress Association (BBSR chapter), 2015, Pages 107-108

Abstract

Waste-to-Energy (WtE) is the process by which the waste materials are converted into different forms of energy such as heat, steam or syngas. These principal sources of energy are either used to generate electricity or synthetic fuels or can be utilized directly. The processes carried out using WtE technologies brings about the transformation of caloric energy present in the waste materials into energy that can be efficiently used. Waste-to-Energy operation liberates this energy from waste material present in residual solid waste like scrap timber, textiles, different types of organic waste and inorganic waste items or municipal solid waste (MSW) that are difficult to be recovered. Various technologies are available to convert the municipal corporation waste (MSW) feedstock into heat, electricity or steam. Incineration is the most common method implemented in WtE technology which is known to be the direct combustion of organic materials. Other new WtE processes include thermal technologies such as gasification, plasma-arc gasification, pyrolysis and certain biological methods consisting of anaerobic digestion and aerobic digestion combustion of organic materials. It has been found that in the year 2011, 2 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) was produced by the rising urban population and this estimate is said to increase to approximately 2.9 billion tons by the year 2022 which has an unused potential. Both Asia-Pacific and Europe operates approximately 800 thermal WtE plants in around 40 countries worldwide. The number of WtE plants is expected to increase rapidly within the next 20 years and it would be capable of producing 151 terawatt hours (tWh) of electricity by treating 396 million tons of MSW annually by 2022. Hence, waste-to-energy technology is quickly becoming an important and attractive idea of waste treatment, encouraging a scenario of renewable energy production with the reduction in global carbon emission. It also provides jobs along with good paying and promotes achievement of recycling goals.

Ozone Technology and Photo Catalysis - The Newer Effective Methods For Keeping The Fruits and Vegetables Fresh For a Longer Period

Pragyan Paramita Rout, Sanhita Padhi*
Conference Papers Conference Proceedings of National Seminar on Science and Technology by Indian Science Congress Association (BBSR chapter), 2015, Pages 111-112

Abstract

Fruits and vegetables form the major part of our balanced diet. The growth of the population has lead to the considerable increase in the demand for more consumption of fruits and vegetables which has also culminated the illness associated with these fruits and vegetables. With the development of science and technology, people not only require the food to be safe, but also they require it to keep their original flavour and nutritional value intact. Fungal contamination and some post harvest handling are the most common causes of the spoilage of fresh produce. Countermeasures include the synthetic fungicides, pesticides and pre packaged sanitation treatments including the use of chlorine and bromine. The traditional chemical storage method became unsuccessful to satisfy the growing demand of the people. Newer novel methods like ozone storage, plasma fresh keeping technology, electrolyzed reduction water technology, ultrasonic processing technology, photo-catalysis, super ice-temperature technology and ice film storage technology are now in focus. Ozone storage and photo-catalysis are the two promising fresh keeping technology for keeping the fruits and vegetables fresh along with their original flavour and nutritional value. Ozone is a viable alternative to those fungicides and pesticides as it is effective against a wide spectrum of microorganisms and does not leave any residues on the treated produce. In order to implement this technology and to know about its mode of action, it is necessary to study about ozone, its production, its concentration, the way of product packaging, standardizing the working conditions and the units to measure ozone concentration. Ethylene causes unwanted ripening, spoilage and financial losses. Photo-catalysis offers the greatest potential for removing ethylene preserving the produce both on Earth and also during spaceflights. In this method a catalyst and light acts together to remove ethylene by converting it into carbon dioxide and water.

Endophytes as source of Bio active compounds

Mandakini Raj, Bandita Pati, Sanhita Padhi*
Conference Papers Conference Proceedings of National Seminar on Science and Technology by Indian Science Congress Association (BBSR chapter), 2015, Pages 112-113

Role of microorganisms in adaptation of agricultural crop plants to climate change - Review Article

Bandita Pati, Mandakini Raj, Sanhita Padhi*
Conference Papers Conference Proceedings of Odisha Environmental Congress, 2015, Pages 1-9

Global Climate change and its Impact on Energy Pyramid of Terrestrial Ecosystem in Eastern Himalayan Range

Pragyan Paramita Rout, Sanhita Padhi*
Conference Papers Conference Proceedings of National Conference on Frontier in Life Science, 2015, Pages 12-15

Characterisation of seed oil and phytochemical analysis of seeds and leaves of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schard

Dash, S., Raj, M., Padhi,S.*
Conference Papers Conference Proceedings of 102nd Indian Science Congress, 2015

Priliminary Phytochemical Screening of pollen and Gynoecium of Madhuca indica J.F. GMEL

M. Raj, S. Padhi*
Conference Papers Conference Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Conference on Biodiversity Assessment, Monitoring and Conservation by Odisha Botanical Society, Volume 37, 2015, Pages 14-17

Can plant think?

Sanhita Padhi
Article Everyday Science, 2015

The violent beauty of carnivorous plants

Sanhita Padhi
Article Sambad (Daily News Paper), 2015

Genetically modified plants: Ability to eliminate food poisoning

Sanhita Padhi
Article Oracle (Annual Regional Magazine), 2015

Antioxidant studies in enzymes, extracted from corolla of Madhuca indica J.F.Gmel. from Western and Northern belts of Odisha

M. Raj, S. Padhi*
Conference Papers Conference Proceedings of Indian Science Congress, Volume 26, 2014, Pages 51-54

Phytochemical studies in different plant parts of Madhuca indica from Similipal Bioreserve Forest

M. Raj, S. Padhi*
Conference Papers Conference Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar by Odisha Botanical Society, Volume 36, 2014, Pages 18-21

Some amazing Facts about 70,000 plant species utilized for medicine

Sanhita Padhi
Article Everyday Science, 2014

Degradation of Chemically related Organochlorine pesticides (γ-HCH & Vinclozolin) in rice soil, pre-exposed to each other

S. Padhi*
Journal Paper Plant Science Research, Volume 35, Issue 1 & 2, 2013, Pages 1-7

Abstract

Accelerated degradation of soil applied pesticides, upon their repeated application, is the result of proliferation of microorganism degrading candidate pesticide and can undermine the efficacy of the pesticide under consideration. In the present study, experiments were conducted both in greenhouse and in laboratory conditions to examine the development of enhanced degradation of vinclozolin in mineral salts medium inoculated with soil suspension from unplanted and planted flooded alluvial soils untreated or pre-treated with commercial HCH and vice versa. Results demonstrated that 15 days after fourth application, approximately 97% of vinclozolin was degraded in the suspension from planted pots. The development of enhanced biodegradation of γ-HCH was examined in a mineral salts medium inoculated with soil suspensions from unplanted or planted flooded alluvial soils untreated or pre-treated with commercial vinclozolin. 15 days after third application, only a trace of γ-HCH was recovered from the soil suspension from planted pots. The rice plants played a definite and important role in influencing the development of enhanced degradation of both the pesticides.

Characterization of osmotolerance of Bacillus thuringiensis of Bhitarkanika mangroove ecology, Odisha, India

S. Padhi*, J. Saw, TK Dangar
Conference Papers PPMNC on Recent Advances in Plant Biotechnology, 2013, Pages 39-47

Abstract

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) population of the saline soils of Subarnpur, Bhitarkanika, Sujorerecrek, Mahisamunda and Rajkanika of Bhitarkanika mangrove delta in Kendrapada district of Odisha was assessed. The phenotypic characters and 16SrRNA genes confirmed that the crystal forming isolates (n=15) were Bacillus thuringiensis. Physiological, biochemical and crystal characters of the Bt were not identical pointing diversity of resident Bt population of the mangrove. The Bt isolates tolerated 3-19% NaCl, as well as possessed the ectoine (ectC and ectABC) genes which proved intrinsic osmotolerance of the Bt population of the Bhitarkanika mangrove ecology. Therefore, the results suggest that the salt tolerant Bt could be exploited for pest control in the saline inland and mangrove ecologies of India.

Antioxidants in fruit pigments - A boon to health

Sanhita Padhi
Article Satadala (Annual Regional Alumini Magazine), 2013

Biomedical Waste Management: A case study in a city hospital

S. Padhi*
Conference Papers Conference Proceedings of 99th Indian Science Congress National Conference, 2012

Biotechnology for the development for rural women in India

S. Padhi*
Conference Papers Conference Proceedings of 99th Indian Science Congress National Conference, 2012

Choosing healthy fats

Sanhita Padhi
Article Aroma (BARC, Ravenshaw University), 2012

Influence of selected heavy metals on the aerobic degradation of γ-HCH by HCH-degrading bacterial isolates

S. Padhi*
Journal Paper Plant Science Research, Volume 33, Issue 1 & 2, 2011, Pages 103-111

Abstract

Zinc, Lead, Chromium and Cadmium are well known for their potential toxicity towards Microbial and other life forms. Reports regarding the occurrence of these toxic metals as pollutants in rice fields suggest that there is a shift in the structural diversities and catabolic capacities of soil bacteria when subjected to heavy metals in any metal contaminated soil. Experiments were conducted to study the influence of some heavy metals like Zn, Pb, Cd and Cr on the aerobic degradation of γ-hexachlorocyclohexane. The HCH degrading bacteria used for this study, viz; Bascillus pumillus, Coryneform sp. and Ochrobacterium anthropi were collected from different rice soils varying widely in their physico-chemical characteristics. These are isolated and identified in the soil microbiology laboratory at the Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack basing on their morphological, physiological and biological characteristics. The toxic levels of these metals on these bacteria were studied. Results demonstrated that at 50 μg g-1 amendment of these heavy metals in the media, γ-HCH degradation by these bacteria was only marginally affected. Thus, they can be used in the bioremediation programme of xenobiotics as the results indicated that B. pumillus, Coryneform sp. and O. anthropi could effectively degrade the HCH isomers in environment contaminated with Zn, Pb, Cr, and Cd each up to 50 μg g-1 level.

Degradation of γ-HCH or vinclozolin pre-exposed to the other chemicals

S. Padhi*
Journal Paper Environmental Pollution, Volume 78, 2006, Pages 1124-1129

Abstract

Both γ-HCH and Vinclozolin being organochlorine compounds, investigation was made to find out any enhancement of Vinclozolin degradation upon pre-exposure to γ-HCH or vice versa. In MS medium inoculated with soil suspensions from unplanted or planted flooded alluvial soils, untreated or retreated with commercial vinclozolin, only traces of γ-HCH was recovered from media inoculated with soil suspensions from planted pots. Interestingly, soils planted to rice and maintained under flooded condition exhibited clear-cut enhancement of γ-HCH degradation in the experiment.

Effect of Salinity on Aerobic Degradation of γ-HCH by Ochrobactrum anthropi

S. Padhi*
Journal Paper Biology of Reproduction, Volume 115, 2004, Pages 2133-2137

Abstract

Saline environment are colonized by a variety of bacterial population which might have a role in the chemical breakdown of certain macromolecules. In a laboratory incubation study, Ochrobactrum anthropi isolated from saline soil and Sphingomonas paucimobilis isolated from non-saline alluvial soil were tested for their degrading ability for γ-HCH. O. anthropi grew well in media having high concentration of salts and also exhibited enhanced aerobic degradation of γ-HCH as compared to lower growth and slower γ-HCH degradation by S. paucimobilis. Though salinity of 5ds.m-1 or more seriously interfere with the microbial activity and soil fertility, the high degenerative ability of O. anthropic at 16ds.m-1 suggested that the production of degradative enzymes from the reference bacteria may be determined by the salt level as well as the growth phase of the bacteria. Both of these factors were responsible for modifying physiological and structural characteristics of the bacteria under the prevailing saline condition.

Influence of heavy metals (Zn, Cr) on degradation of HCH isomers by Bacillus pumilus

S. Padhi*
Journal Paper Journal of General and Applied Microbiology, Volume 112, 2003, Pages 857-859

Abstract

Heavy metals affect the growth, morphology and metabolism, of microorganisms of soils through functional disturbance, protein denaturation or the destruction of integrity of cell membrane. Investigations on the effect of heavy metals like Zn and Cr on the aerobic degradative ability of soil bacteria, Bacillus pumilus, isolated from acid sulphate soil suggested that at 50μg.g-1 amended of Zn in the mineral salts medium, γ-HCH degradation was reduced by 88%, whereas MS medium without Zn amendment was 95% after 72 hr of incubation. Similarly, in the MS medium without Cr amendment, γ-HCH degradation by B. pumilus was 94% after 72 hr of incubation. Whereas, the medium amended with 50μg.g-1 of Cr, γ-HCH degradation was reduced to 82%.

Aerobic Degradation of γ-HCH by different soil bacteria as affected by their prior exposure to the same or other isomers of HCH

S. Padhi*
Journal Paper Pesticides Research Journal, Volume 9, 2002, Pages 63-67

Abstract

The impact of pre-exposure of HCH degrading bacteria to other isomers of HCH was investigated. Most of the bacteria effected rapid degradation of γ-HCH following their previous exposure to other isomers of HCH. Amongst them Sphingomonas paucimobilis and Ochrobactrum anthropi were found to be most effective in completely degrading γ-HCH within 48 hr of incubation. Increased degrading abilities of these bacteria in response to their pre-exposure to other isomers of HCH might be due to the adaptive response of the bacteria.

Persistence and biodegradation of vinclozolin in tropical rice soils

Anjana Banerjee, Sanhita Padhi, Tapan K. Adhya
Journal Paper Pesticide Science, Volume 55, Issue 12, 1999, Pages 1177-1181

Abstract

The persistence of vinclozolin in three tropical rice soils, widely varying in their physicochemical characteristics, was compared under both non‐flooded and flooded conditions. Degradation of the fungicide was more rapid in all the soils under flooded conditions than under non‐flooded conditions. Kinetic analysis indicated that the degradation of the fungicide followed a first‐order reaction irrespective of soil or water regime. Soil acidity and salinity significantly affected the persistence of the fungicide under non‐flooded conditions. The degradation of the dicarboxymide fungicide was enhanced following repeated applications to an alluvial soil under both water regimes, with the enhancement being more marked under flooded conditions. Faster degradation of vinclozolin in mineral salts medium inoculated with non‐sterile suspension from retreated alluvial soil indicates the involvement of micro‐organisms. 3,5‐Dichloroaniline was detected as a metabolite in the degradation of the fungicide in both soil and mineral salts medium.

Accelerated biodegradation of gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH) in a flooded alluvial soil retreated with gamma-HCH or its metabolite 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene (TCB).

K. Bharati, S. Padhy, T. K. Adhya
Journal Paper Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Volume 60, Issue 6, 1998, Pages 858-863

Training Imparted

  • 2015 2015

    Odisha Environmental Congress

    Training Programme on Role of Microorganisms in Adaptation of Agricultural Crop Plants to Climate Change by Odisha Environmental Congress conducted at Museum of Natural History, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

  • 2014 2011

    DST INSPIRE Programme

    Department of Science and Technology's INSPIRE Programme for Students by Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha.

  • 2012 2012

    National Conference for Women (ILI)

    Training Programme on "Overcoming Adversities - A Challenge for Women" by International Leadership Institute, South Asia.

  • 2011 2011

    National Faculty Training Programme for Women (ILI)

    National Faculty-Training Programme for Women on Training Women Leaders & Changing Lives by International Leadership Institute, South Asia.

  • 2010 2010

    SPF MEET 2010

    SPF Training Programme on Integrity and Leadership by Student Professional Fellowship, Kolkata.

  • 2009 2009

    SPF MEET 2009

    SPF Training Programme on Cultural Relevance in Grooming Women Leaders by Student Professional Fellowship, Bhubaneswar.

  • 2009 2009

    National Women Conference

    National Women Conference on Socio-economic Developmental Challenges before Women Scientists, Technologists & Engineers by National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha.

  • 2000 2000

    Summer Training for Teachers

    Summer Training for Teachers by Govt. College, Phulbani, Odisha.

  • 1999 1999

    Summer Training for Teachers (DIET)

    Summer Training for Teachers by District Institute of Educational and Training Courses, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Training Recieved

  • 2011 2011

    NATCON SPIC-MACAY Programme

    National Convention (SPIC-MACAY) by Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha.

  • 2006 2006

    Refresher Course (UGC)

    Refresher Course by University Grants Commission Academic Staff College, Bharthiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

  • 2006 2006

    Refresher Course (UGC)

    Refresher Course by University Grants Commission Academic Staff College, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

  • 1999 1999

    Research Training (BARC)

    Research Training on Study of Molecular Basis of γ-HCH degradation by HCH degrading bacteria by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai.

  • 1995 1994

    Refresher Course (UGC)

    Refresher Course on Behaviour of Abnormal Cell with Special Reference to Crown Gall Disease by University Grants Commission Academic Staff College, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

  • 1993 1993

    Refresher Course (UGC)

    Refresher Course on Advanced Methodology in Plant Science by University Grants Commission Academic Staff College, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

  • 1986 1985

    Senior Research Fellowship Programme (ICAR)

    Senior Research Fellowship Programme in Histochemistry & Embryology by Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.

Memberships

  • Life Member of Odisha Botanical Society
  • Life Member of Indian Botanical Society
  • Life Member of Acoustic Society of India
  • Life Member of Indian Science Congress
  • Life Member of Society of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, IARI, Pusa, New Delhi
  • Founder Life Member of Indian Climate Congress
  • Founder Life Member of Indian Environmental Congress
  • Life Member of Emerging Science
  • Life member of All India Poetess Conference
  • Life Member & Member of Advisory Committee of All India Student Professional Fellowship
  • Faculty Member of International Leadership Institute, South Asia
  • Member of Senior Research Committee, Dept. of Botany, Ravenshaw University
  • Member of Senior Research Committee, Dept. of Botany, Utkal University, Vanivihar
  • Member of Senior Research Committee, Dept. of Environmental Science, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar
  • Member of Board of Studies, Dept. of Botany, Ravenshaw University
  • Member of Board of Studies, Dept. of Botany, Utkal University, Vanivihar
  • Member of Board of Studies, Dept. of Environmental Science, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar
  • Member of Admission Committee, Ravenshaw University

Reviewerships

  • Reviewer of the Plant Science Research Journal
  • Reviewer of the Oryza, National Rice Research Institute
  • Reviewer of Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Reviewer of Asian Resonance, Scholarly Research Foundation

Professional Contributions

  • Sr. Committee Member for Introducing New Syllabus & New Courses both in UG / PG Departments, Ravenshaw University
  • In-charge of Admission Committee (Science Stream), Ravenshaw University
  • Coordinator, UGC-sponsored-NET-Coaching for Minority, PG Dept. of Botany, Ravenshaw University
  • Secretary, Botanical Association of Ravenshaw College (BARC) Alumni Association, Ravenshaw University
  • Secretary, Staff Council (Teachers), PG Dept. of Botany, Ravenshaw University
  • Coordinator, Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Programme, Ravenshaw University
  • Organized 5 days DST – INSPIRE Programme in Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha during the years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
  • Organized 3 days PPM National Conference in P.G. Dept. of Botany, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha in 2012
  • Organized Parija Seminar of 15 eminent Personalities for 150 years Celebration of Ravenshaw University, in the Dept of Botany and Biotechnology, in 2017
  • Organised 2 days workshops for aspiring women on social entrepreneurship in the Dept of Botany and Biotechnology, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha along with KIIT TBI, mandated by US Consulate (Hyderabad) in 2018.
  • Developed New Technology of Acoustic Research in Relation to Plant Processes
  • Contributed towards Research & Development in the Dept. of Botany, Ravenshaw University in Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Programme, Dept. of Science and Technology
  • Examiner and Evaluator of Odisha Public Service Commission and Staff Selection Commission
  • Subject Expert for the selection of Lecturers / PGT and other posts under Govt. Of Odisha through Odisha Public Service Commission and Staff Selection commission
  • External Examiner and Evaluator for UG and PG practical Examinations and M.Phil. dissertations in various Govt. Colleges and Universities
  • One of the Research Collaborators for Research collaboration for IMPRINT–II with Monash University, Melbourne, Australia and National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India
  • One of the Research Collaborators for Research collaboration with National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India

At My Office

You can find me at my office located at Ravenshaw University, Department of Botany in Cuttack, Odisha.

If I am not at my work or my lab you will find me at my office on weekdays between 10:00 am and 05:00 pm, but you may consider a call to fix an appointment.

At My Work

You can find me at my Work located at Ravenshaw University, Department of Botany in Cuttack, Odisha.

If I am not in my office or my lab you will find me conducting classes on weekdays between 10:00 am and 05:00 pm, but you may consider a call to fix an appointment.

At My Lab

You can find me at my lab located at Ravenshaw University, Department of Botany in Cuttack, Odisha.

If I am not in my office or conducting classes you will find me at my lab on weekdays between 10:00 am and 05:00 pm, but you may consider a call to fix an appointment.