Ch Surekha

Ch Surekha

Professor, Biochemistry and bioinformatics, GSS, VSP

Education
Ph. D.
Email ID
schalla@gitam.edu
Education
Ph. D.
Research Areas
  • Plant abiotic stress tolerance
  • Medicinal plants

Education

Degree NameInstitute & College nameYear of Graduation/Award
Studies on genotypic variation in regeneration and transformation of Cajanus cajan using different Agrobacterium strainsAndhra University2005
Diploma in Information and systems managementAPTECH1997
M.Sc.Andhra University1996
B.Sc.Mrs. ANV College, Andhra University1994

Experience

DesignationOrganizationFrom DateTo Date
LecturerMrs.A.V.N. College06-08-199909-08-2005
LecturerChaitanya Degree college for women02-09-199630-04-1998

Awards

Award nameAward OrganizationAwarded year
Best Researcher awardGITAM2022
Institutional Biosafety committeeDBT New Delhi2021
APSETGovernment of Andhra Pradesh2018
Young ScientistSERB, New Delhi2012

Antidiabetic and Antilipidemic Activity of Root Extracts of Salacia oblonga against Streptozotocin Induced Diabetes in Wistar RatsProcesses, Scopus, -2020, 8, 1-12

Antibiofilm activity and time kill kinetic effects of Salacia oblonga wall leaf and root extracts against clinical multidrug resistance bacteria.Biomedicine , Scopus, SEP-2020, 40, 347-352

Phytochemical analysis and evaluation of antibacterial activity of Terminalia chebula, Momordica charantia, Dregea volubilis plant extractsInternational Journal of advanced research, Google scholar, -2018, 6, 1195-1201

Multitargeting Andrographolide and its natural analogs as potential therapeutic agentsCurrent Topics in Medicinal Chemistry, Scopus, -2017, 17, 845-857

Transgenic approaches to enhance salt and drought tolerance in PlantsPlant gene, Scopus, -2017, 11, 219-231

Plant vacuolar protonpyrophosphatases (VPPases) structure, function and mode of actionInt Journal of Recent Science Research, Scopus, -2016, 7, 12148-12152

Therapeutic Potentials of Triterpenes in Diabetes and its Associated ComplicationsCurrent Topics in Medicinal Chemistry, Scopus, -2016, 16, 2532-2542

Spermidine alleviates oxidative stress in silk glands of Bombyx moriJournal of AsiaPacific Entomology, Scopus, -2016, 19, 1197-1202

A simple and effective method for vegetative propagation of an endangered medicinal plant Salacia oblonga Wall Journal of Natural Medicines, Scopus, -2016, 70, 115-119

In vitro clonal propagation of Salacia oblonga WALL. An endangered medicinal plantAnnals of phytomedicine, Web of science, -2015, 4, 67-70

Salacia as an Ayurvedic medicine with multiple targets in diabetes and obesityAnnals of phytomedicine, 4 (1) 4653. , Web of science, -2015, 4, 46-53

Invitro assessment of free radical scavenging antiinflammatory potential and phytochemical analysis of ethyl acetate leaf extract of Manilkara Zapota International Journal of Current Trends in Pharmaceutical Research, Google scholar, -2015, 3, 829-838

Induction of plant systemic resistance in legumes Cajanus cajan, Vigna radiata, Vigna mungo against plant pathogens Fusarium oxysporum and Alternaria alternata A Trichoderma viride mediated reprogramming of plant defense mechanismInternational Journal of Recent Scientific Research, Google scholar, -2015, 6, 4270-4280

Are salivary amylase and pH Prognostic indicators of cancers? Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research, Scopus, -2015, 5, 81-85

Expression Of The Vigna Aconitifolia P5csf129a Gene In Transgenic Pigeonpea Enhances Proline Acculumation And Salt TolerancePlant cell tissue organ culture Journal of Biotechnology, Scopus, -2014, 116, 27-36

Helicobacter Pylori Induced Gastric Inflammation, Ulcer, and Cancer A Pathogenesis Perspective. Interdisciplinary Journal Microinflammation, Scopus, -2014, 1, 1-7

Induction of defense enzymes and phenolic content by Trichoderma viride in Vigna mungo infested with Fusarium oxysporum and Alternaria alternataInternational Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, Google scholar, -2014, 4, 31-40

Role of Antidiabetic Compounds on Glucose Metabolism A Special Focus on Medicinal Plant Salacia sps. Medicinal Chemistry, Scopus, -2014, 4, 373-381

A validated chiral HPLC method for the enantiomeric purity of alogliptin benzoateDer Pharma Chemica, Scopus, -2014, 6, 234-239

Efficacy of Trichoderma viride to induce disease resistance and antioxidant responses in legume Vigna mungo infested by Fusarium oxysporum and Alternaria alternataInternational journal of Agricultural Science and Research , Google scholar, -2013, 3, 285-294

In vitro regeneration via multiple shoot induction from immature embryos of pigeonpea (cajanus cajan). International Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Research, Web of science, -2012, 3, 841-846

In Vitro Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Crude Extracts of Trigonella Foenum Graecum SeedsAsian Journal of Chemistry, Scopus, -2012, 24, 5019-5022

Regulation of Metabolic Syndromes by means of controlling diseased Ache and Bche with Multitarget Inhibitors through in silico techniquesJournal of Computational Methods in Molecular Design, Google scholar, -2012, 2, 122-129

Antibacterial properties of an Indian traditional medicinal plant, Rhynchosia scarabaeoides (L.) DC (Fabaceae)Alternative Medicine Studies, Web of science, -2011, 1, 70-72

Antimicrobial potentiality of Polyalthia cerasoides leaf extracts and separation of compounds. Asian Journal of Chemistry, Scopus, -2011, 23, 1661-1663

Evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial potentiality of some edible mushroomsInternational Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Research, Web of science, -2011, 2, 131-134

Invitro regeneration of the Medicinal Herb, Evolvulus Nummularius L. From shoot tip and flower explants.Indian Journal of Fundamental & applied Life sciences, Google scholar, -2011, 1, 81-89

Evaluation of Antimicrobial activity of Methanolic leaf extracts of selected invitro and invivo grown convolvulaceas members.Journal of Pure & Applied Microbiology, Scopus, -2009, 3, 759-767

Factors enhancing transformation efficiency of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) by Agrobacterium tumefaciensJournal of Phytological Research, Google scholar, -2008, 21, 63-70

Comparative studies on Antimicrobial activity of Sida acuta (Malvaceae) Leaf extractsJournal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, Scopus, -2008, 2, 415-418

Differential response of Cajanus cajan varieties to transformation with different strains of AgrobacteriumJournal of Biological Sciences, Scopus, -2007, 7, 176-181

Induction of multiple shoots via organogenesis and plant regeneration from cotyledons of pigeonpeaJournal of Phytological Research, Google scholar, -2007, 20, 23-27

Agrobacteriummediated genetic transformation of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp) using embryonal segments and development of transgenic plants for resistance against spodopteraPlant Science, Scopus, -2005, 169, 1074-1080

Title of the projectFunded byDurationSanctioned date
Title of the projectFunded byDurationSanctioned date
Agrobacterium rhizogenes mediated transformation for enhanced production of potential terpenes in Salacia oblongaUniversity Grants Commission4822-Mar-2013
Studies on the role of antioxidative defense mechanism in deciphering drought stress tolerance in Soybean (Glycine max (L) Merr.)Department of Biotechnology3615-Sep-2012
Propagation, Conservation and isolation of active principles from Salacia oblonga An endangered plant used in diabetesSERB, Department of Science & Technology3602-May-2012
Title of the bookBook / ChapterName of the publisherSubject areaEditionPage numbersISBNPublished year
Dynamics of immune activation in viral diseasesChaptersSpringer Nature SingaporeMicrobiology1187-20397898115104582020
Plant Small RNAChaptersSpringer Nature SingaporeAbiotic tolerance1191-207B9780128171122020
Horizontal gene transferChaptersSpringer Nature Switzerland AGGenetic engg1291-3149783030218622019
Essentials of BioinformaticsChaptersSpringer Nature Switzerland AGPhylogeny1167-1929783030193182019
Plant Signaling MoleculesChaptersElsevierPlant biotechnology1459-477B9780128164512019
Senescence Signalling and Control in PlantsChaptersAcademic Press, ElsevierPlant Science1139-16397801281318792019
Recent Advancement in White Biotechnology Through FungiChaptersSpringer International PublishingMicrobiology1119-14897830301048012019
Biochemical, Physiological and Molecular Avenues for Combating Abiotic Stress Tolerance in PlantsChaptersElsevierTechnology & Engineering1221-25497801281306672018
Biochemical, Physiological and Molecular Avenues for Combating Abiotic Stress Tolerance in PlantsChaptersElsevierTechnology & Engineering1135-15097801281306672018
Biotechnologies of Crop ImprovementChaptersSpringer International PublishingGenomic Approaches11-239783319947462018
Pulse Improvement Physiological, Molecular and Genetic PerspectivesChaptersSpringer, ChamAgriculture177-989783030017432018
Implication of Quorum Sensing System in Biofilm Formation and VirulenceChaptersSpringerNatureMedical Microbiology1369-38197898113242912018
Implication of Quorum Sensing System in Biofilm Formation and VirulenceChaptersSpringerNatureMedical Microbiology1277-28697898113242912018
Implication of Quorum Sensing System in Biofilm Formation and VirulenceChaptersSpringerNatureMedical Microbiology1259-27597898113242912018
New weapons to control bacterial growthChaptersSpringer International Publishing SwitzerlandMicrobiology1239-2799783319283682016
NextGeneration Sequencing and Metagenomics in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Gene RegulationChaptersCRC Press, Taylor & Francis GroupComputational Biology and Bioinformatics1319-33997814987249752015
Managing Salt Tolerance in Plants Molecular and Genomic PerspectivesChaptersCRC Press, Taylor & Francis GroupCrop Science1391-40697814822451342015
Managing Salt tolerance in Plants Molecular and Genomic PerspectivesChaptersCRC Press, Taylor & Francis GroupCrop Science1329-35297814822451342015
Cajanus cajan Regeneration and TransformationBookLambert academic publishersPlant Science197838473204702011
Board nameJournal name
Board nameJournal name
ReviewerEnvironmental science and pollution research, Springer
ReviewerPharmaceutical Biology, Taylor & Francis
ReviewerTriticeae genomics and genetics
ReviewerArchives of Agronomy and Soil Science, Taylor & Francis
ReviewerActa Physiologiae Plantarum, Springer
ReviewerEuropean journal of plant pathology, Springer
ReviewerPlant cell tissue organ culture Journal of Biotechnology, Springer
Seminar nameOrganized byVenueStart dateEnd dateTitle of the paper presentedRoleCo presenter
NationalPlacement Cell, A.U. College of Science & Technology, Andhra University and PerkinElmer India Pvt. Ltd.Webinar22-Jun-202024-Jun-2020Participated
NationalDepartment of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology, WarangalNational Institute of Technology, Warangal04-Jan-201905-Jan-2019Effect of salinity on soil properties, morphophysiological and biochemical parameters of three rice (Oryza sativa L.) varietiesParticipatedTitash Dutta, Fareena Saikh, K Suresh Kumar
NationalSchool of Life Sciences, Adikavi Nannaya University, RajahmahendravaramAdikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmahendravaram16-Aug-201817-Aug-2018Bioinformatics insights on plant vacuolar proton pyrophosphatase A proton pump involved in salt toleranceParticipatedNageswara Rao Reddy Neelapu, Titash Dutta
NationalSchool of Life and Health Sciences,Adikavi Nannaya University, RajamahendravaramSchool of Life and Health Sciences,Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram16-Aug-201817-Aug-2018Bioinformatics insights on plant vacuolar proton pyrophosphatase A proton pump involved in salt toleranceParticipatedNageswara Rao Reddy Neelapu, Titash Dutta
NationalDepartment of Pharmacy, Indira Gandhi National Tribal UniversityIndira Gandhi National Tribal University28-Apr-201829-Apr-2018Antidiabetic and antilipidemic activity of root extracts of Salacia oblongaParticipatedTitash Dutta
NationalGITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, GITAM (Deemed to be University) GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam16-Feb-201718-Feb-2017Participated
NationalDepartment of Biotechnology, Kakatiya UniversityDepartment of Biotechnology, Kakatiya University28-Jan-201630-Jan-2016Insilico analysis of vacuolar proton pyrophosphatase (SbVPPase) and its heterologous expression in pigeonpea for salt stress toleranceParticipatedN. Nageswara Rao Reddy, P.B. Kavikishor
NationalDepartment of Biochemistry & Bioinformatics, GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM (Deemed to be University) GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam27-Mar-201528-Mar-2015A simple and effective method for vegetative propagation of an endangered medicinal plant Salacia oblonga WALLParticipatedKGK Deepak, G Suneetha
NationalDepartment of Microbiology, Dr.V.S.Krishna Govt. Degree & PG CollegeDr.V.S.Krishna Govt. Degree & PG College, Visakhapatnam01-Nov-201202-Nov-2012Participated
NationalInstitute of Scientific research on Vedas (ISERVE) and GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM (Deemed to be University) GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam14-Sep-201115-Sep-2011Participated
Seminar nameOrganized byVenueStart dateEnd dateTitle of the paper presentedRoleCo presenter
InternationalAndhra University, Visakhapatnam and Andhra Pradesh Akademi of SciencesVirtual24-Jul-202026-Jul-2020Evaluating the growth response of two rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties under noncirculating hydroponic and soil conditions A morphological, physiological and biochemical perspectiveParticipatedTitash Dutta
InternationalAgroenvironmental development society (AEDS), Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, technology and sciences, Allahabad, UPSam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, technology and sciences, Allahabad, UP27-Nov-201829-Nov-2018Evaluation of three rice (oryza sativa L.) varieties in response to salt stress A morphological, physiological and biochemical perspectiveParticipatedTitash Dutta
InternationalCoastal Chemical Research society & Mrs.AVN College, VisakhapatnamAndhra University, Visakhapatnam13-Dec-201414-Dec-2014Isolation of Salacinol, kotalanol from Salacia oblonga An endangered plantParticipatedKGK Deepak, G Suneetha
InternationalDepartment of Virology, Sri Venkateswara University, TirupathiSri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi20-Dec-201222-Dec-2012Plant defense activation and management of legume root rot and blight by Trichoderma virideParticipatedN. Nageswara Rao Reddy
InternationalDept. of Biotechnology, Kakatiya University, WarangalKakatiya University, Warangal02-Nov-201004-Nov-2010Inplanta transformation of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp) and development of transgenic plants for salt toleranceParticipatedL.V Aruna, G Suneetha
InternationalDepartment of Biotechnology, Kakatiya UniversityKakatiya University, Warangal02-Nov-201004-Nov-2008Induction of multiple shoots via organogenesis and plant regeneration from embryonal nodes and seedling cotyledonary nodes of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.)ParticipatedG Suneetha, LV Aruna
InternationalDept. of Biotechnology, Kakatiya University, WarangalKakatiya University, Warangal15-Aug-200817-Aug-2008Ethnomedicinal values of Sida acuta (Malvaceae) and studies on its potent microbial activityParticipatedK. Vijaya Rachel, D Srinivas, I Bhaskar Reddy
InternationalDept. of Environmental Sciences, GIS, GITAM (Deemed to be University), Visakhapatnam GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam26-Mar-200826-Mar-2008Water a crucial ingredient in natural healthParticipatedK. Vijaya Rachel
Title of the thesisName of the studentName of the college / universityMajor subject areaYear of admissionType of admissionThesis specification
Synthesis of salacinol, kotalonol antidiabetic medicine and their evaluationEmanuel JaldiInstitute of Science, GITAMMedicinal plantsPart timePhD
Cloning and Functional Validation of heat shock factor SbHSF6 in rice (Oryza sativa L.) for salinity and drought stress toleranceTitash DuttaInstitute of Science, GITAMDevelopment of abiotic stress tolerant plantsFull timePhD
Title of the thesisName of the studentName of the college / universityMajor subject areaYear of admissionType of admissionThesis specification
Studies on antioxidant, antidiabetic, antiinflammatory and antimicrobial activities of leaf and root extracts of Salacia oblonga WALLRacha SrikanthGITAM Deemed to be UniversityMedicinal Plants2017Part timePhD
Title of the thesisName of the studentName of the college / universityMajor subject areaYear of admissionType of admissionThesis specification
Studies on antioxidant, antidiabetic and propagation of an endangered medicinal plant Salacia oblongaK G K DeepakPlant Biotechnology2013Full timePhD
Plant defense activation and management of legume root rot and blight by Trichoderma virideG KamalaPlant Biotechnology2012Full timeM.Phil
Studies on in vitro, in planta and in silico analysis of vacuolar proton pyrophosphatase from Sorghum bicolor (SbVPPase) and its overexpression in Cajanus cajanG SuneethaPlant Biotechnology2009Full timePhD
Studies on in vitro regeneration, transformation and expression of the Vigna aconitifolia P5CSF129A gene in transgenic pigeonpea for salt toleranceL V ArunaPlant Biotechnology2009Full timePhD
Biochemical, molecular and in silico studies on Oryza sativa A host fungal interaction perspectiveG. Srinivas RaoPlant Biotechnology2008Part timePhD
Name of the awardAwarded byAwarded year
State eligibility testGovernment of Andhra Pradesh2018
Board of StudiesGITAM2015
Institutional Biosafety CommitteeDepartment of Biotechnology GOI2012
Young Scientist awardSERB YS2012
MemberGITAM2009
TitleTypeOrganized byVenueStart dateEnd dateRole
Productivity tools for teaching enhancementFaculty development programDhyanahitha Educational SocietyVisakhapatnam07-May-202021-May-2020Participated
World Cancer DayFaculty development programDepartment of Biochemistry & Bioinformatics, Institute of Science, GITAM (Deemed to be University) GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam04-Feb-201904-Feb-2019Organized
Beginners for BioinformaticsFaculty development programDepartment of Biochemistry & Bioinformatics, Institute of Science, GITAM (Deemed to be University) GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam03-Jan-201903-Jan-2019Organized
Foldscope and its applicationsQuality improvement programDepartment of Biochemistry & Bioinformatics, Institute of Science, GITAM GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam08-Dec-201808-Dec-2018Organized
AP BioQuality improvement program GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam10-Aug-201711-Aug-2017Organized
World Cancer DayFaculty development programDepartment of Biochemistry & Bioinformatics, GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM (Deemed to be University) GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam04-Feb-201704-Feb-2017Participated
Recent Advances in Proteomics and Cell BiologyFaculty development programDepartment of Biochemistry & Bioinformatics, Institute of Science, GITAM GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam14-Dec-201515-Dec-2015Organized
Therapeutics for Cancer, Diabetes and renal Disease (NTCDR)Quality improvement programDepartment of Biochemistry & Bioinformatics, Institute of Science, GITAM GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam27-Mar-201528-Mar-2015Organized
Sexual harassment of women at workplace (Prevention, prohibition & redressal) Issues, concerns & legal frameworkFaculty development programSchool of Law, GITAM (Deemed to be University) GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam12-Mar-201412-Mar-2014Participated
Patent AwarenessFaculty development programGITAM Institute of Science and Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam28-Oct-201328-Oct-2013Participated
Patent AwarenessFaculty development programGITAM Institute of Science and Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam28-Oct-201328-Oct-2013Participated
New Horizons in biotechnology (NHB)Faculty development programDepartment of Biotechnology, Dr. B R Ambedkar University, SrikakulamDr. B R Ambedkar University, Srikakulam18-Mar-201118-Mar-2011Participated
Climate Change Challenges and Future ProspectsFaculty development programDepartment of Environmental Studies, GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM (Deemed to be University) GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam09-Feb-201009-Feb-2010Participated
Environmental pollution and its impact on climate changeFaculty development programDept. of Environmental Studies, GITAM University and AP Pollution control board KRC auditorium, GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam03-Dec-200903-Dec-2009Participated
DNA The Decisive EvidenceQuality improvement programAndhra Pradesh Police Academy, Hyderabad and BioAxis DNA Research Centre, HyderabadHyderabad17-Aug-200919-Aug-2009Participated
Climate changeFaculty development programDept. of Environmental Studies, GITAM University and Ministry of Environment & Forest GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam19-Mar-200919-Mar-2009Participated
Recent Advances in Genomics and ProteomicsFaculty development programDepartment of Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Microbiology, GITAM (Deemed to be University) GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam14-Feb-200914-Feb-2009Organized
Biodiversity Conservation for Sustainable DevelopmentFaculty development programDept. of Environmental Studies, GITAM University and Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF), New Delhi GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam12-Mar-200812-Mar-2008Participated
TitleTypeOrganized byVenueStart dateEnd dateRole
University learningFaculty development programCourseraCoursera Online16-Aug-202016-Aug-2020Participated
Foundations of Virtual InstructionFaculty development programCourseraCoursera Online15-Aug-202015-Aug-2020Participated
Science of ExerciseFaculty development programCourseraCoursera Online11-Aug-202011-Aug-2020Participated
Diabetes A Global challengeFaculty development programCourseraCoursera Online04-Jul-202004-Jul-2020Participated
Patenting in BiotechnologyFaculty development programCourseraCoursera Online26-Jun-202026-Jun-2020Participated
Introduction to the Biology of CancerFaculty development programCourseraCoursera Online21-May-202021-May-2020Participated
Organization nameMembership categoryMembership type
Society of Biotechnologists IndiaLifeMember
Indian Science Congress AssociationLifeMember
Society of Biological ChemistsLifeMember
Title of the lectureName of the college / universityPlaceDate
Life Science for Engineers% day FDP, GITAM, HyderabadHyderabad23-Jun-2021
DNA fingerprinting, Transgenic PlantsRefresher course, Dr. BR Ambedkar UniversitySrikakulam15-Feb-2021
Recent advances in proteomics and cell biologyGITAM (Deemed to be university)Visakhapatnam15-Dec-2015
TitleApplication numberCategorySubmitted date
An immunoinformatics method for screening and identifying submucosal vaccine candidate201841015215 AIndian23 Apr, 2018
TitleApplication numberCategorySubmitted date
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