Collection, storage, viability testing, and germination studies of seeds. Preservation of orthodox (desiccation-tolerant) seed germplasm and reintroduction of endangered species via seed propagation; Characterization and restoration of species
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- 1. Application of OMICS approaches to enhance fruit shelf-life in banana.
- 2. Micro-propagation of RET listed forest plant species.
- 3. Molecular characterization of horticultural crops and forest tree species.
- 4.Plant Stress Biology.
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| Scientist |
Dr. Giridara Kumar Surabhi, Senior Scientist |
| Project Fellow |
Arpita Jena
Asutosh Sahu
Dinesh Pradhan
Lipsa Pradhan
Niharika Pradhan
Priyasmita Prida
Sagar Tanaya Nayak
Sibani Sahoo
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| Lab./Project Asst |
Urmila Pradhan |
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Publications:
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Pradhan D., Sahoo SK., Surabhi GK. 2025. Role of miRNAs in fruit ripening, shelf life, biofortification and allergenicity: an Update. J Adv Biol Biotechnol. 28 (5)1017-1040. https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i52361
Mohanty S., Suravajhala P., Surabhi GK. Spatiotemporal proteome expression during banana fruit development and ripening: elucidation of molecular insights. J Appl Biol Biotechnol. 13(2) 122-135, Online First. DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2025.199158
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| Thrust Area |
- 1. Mangrove Research: Propagation, hardening, ex-situ conservation & reintroduction of mangroves.
- 2. Food Plant Research: nutritional/phyto-chemical analysis of wild edible fruits and medicinal plants.
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| Scientist |
Dr. Uday Chand Basak, Senior Scientist |
| Project Fellow |
Satyajit Mahatab
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| Paper Publication |
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Anjeela, A, Subhashree, S, Bindhani,BK and Basak UC (2025).Assessment of immune-enhancer properties of two wild edible fruits Artocarpus lakoocha and Mimusops elengi traditionally used by tribals of Odisha; Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology.18(10):
Mahatab S and Basak UC.2025. Assessing the conservation status and ecological significance of Heritiera mangroves in Bhitarkanika,Odisha: a comprehensive review.International Journal of Progressive Research in Engineering Management and Science.5(3):173-175.
Mahatab S and Basak UC.2025. A review on the conservation and ecological significance of Xylocarpus mangroves in Bhitarkanika, Odisha, amidst climate change. International Journal of Progressive Research in Engineering Management and Science.5(3):170-172.
Anjeela A., Bindhani B.K. and Basak U. C. (2024). GC-MS and FTIR Profiling of Fruits of Artocarpus lakoocha for Identification of Bioactive Compounds; Bioscene.21 (3):996-1013.
Samal,S,Subhashree, S, Anjeela, A and Basak UC.(2024).Sugar Profiling and Antinutrient analysis in Four unexplored wild edible fruits of Odisha. International Journal of Plant and Environment.10(4):173-179.
Basak,UC and Mohapatra, M.(2024).Qualitative analysis of few bioactive compounds from Ardisia solanacea Rox. Natl.Acad.Sci.,India,Sect.B Biol.Sci.https://doi.org/10.1007/s40011-024-024-01645-w.
Mahatab,M and Basak UC.(2024). In vivo analysis of Photosynthetic efficiency of artificially grown Heritiera spp.:an adaptation in Bhitarkanika Mangrove ecosystems of Odisha.U. Intnl. J. Mult. Sci. Res.6(3):41-46.ISSN:2581-8872.
Baral S. and Basak U.C. (2023) Assessment of Essential Amino Acid Profiles Of Selected Underutilised Wild Edible Fruits Through UV-Vis Spectrophotometer. Eur. Chem. Bull.12 (special issue 10), 1772-1779.
Mohapatra M. and Basak U.C. (2023) Ethno-Medicinal and Therapeutic Applications of Natural Anthraquinones: Recent Trends and Advancements. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 85 (3): 544-554
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| Book Publication |
Basak U. C. , Kalidass C. , Nayak N R. , Mekro P. (2023). Initiatives on Re-introduction of some RET and Special Group of Plants. Published by Regional Plant Resource Centre, Bhubaneswar pp. 1-154.
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