Light Signalling and Flowering Time Research
Light signaling and flowering time control in Arabidopsis thaliana – our core competence and in collaboration with various international institutes.
Control of flowering time is one of our primary focus. We are interested in understanding the regulatory mechanisms of flowering time control in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. We use Molecular Genetics,Cell Biology and Proteomic tools to approach this problem . Some of our current projects include profiling of proteins that are selectively accumulated during inductive long days, the effect of external cues on plant rhythm and Studying the role of splice variants of CONSTANS.
Agriculture Biotechnology
Currently, we are working on the characterization of plant derived mammalian immune regulators, the Interleukins especially in Rice, Arabidopsis and Physcomitrella. On this ground, we are in collaboration with the Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar. This project has received extramural funding from the Department of Biotechnology, India.
Plant Nanotechnology
We are also setting foot into the Domain of Plant Nanosensors. Plant extracts are known to synthesize Nanoparticles, our main focus in this area is to understand the mechanism behind it's synthesis. We include the Molecular Genetics Strength of Arabidopsis in this project. We are also working on the effect of carbon nanoparticle on flowering time control.
Sustainable Developement at Chilika
This project aims at research and development in local ground to help the sustainabledevelopment. We are trying to assess various ways in which the invasive weed, Phragmities karka growth, which is a threat to the Chilika ecosystem, can be controlled. Currently our lab is in collaboration with the Chilika Development Authority for this project