CURRICULUM VITAE

A. / General Information
a) / Name / : / Dr.V.MURUGIAH
b) / Address (Residential ) / : / 34, Sheik Madhar Nagar, 3rd Street, Gandhi Nagar, Tirunelveli-627 008.
c) / Designation / : / Assistant Professor of Botany
d) / Area of specialization / : / Plant Biotechnology, Abiotic Stress Biotechnology, Plant Physiology.,
e) / Date of Appoinment / : / 09.07.2009
In the Present post / : / 09.07.2009
B. / Academic Qualification : M.Sc.,M.Phil.,PGDCA.,DMBT.,Ph.D.,
C) Research Experience & Training
Research Stage / Title of Work / Thesis / University
M.Phil., / Molecular Analysis of Putative Transgenic Plants for Salinity Stress Tolerance / Madurai Kamaraj
University
Ph.D. / The Transgene Pyramiding Oryza sativa (ssp. Indica) with Heterologous Glyoxalase l (Gly l) and Δ1-Pyrroline-5-Carboxylate Synthetase (P5CS) is more tolerant to Abiotic Stresses than the rice lines with P5CS alone. / Madurai Kamaraj
University
i) Journal Publications :

*Pyramiding of ∆1 Pyrroline -5-carboxylase synthetase, Glyoxalase l in indica rice showed increased proline accumulation and salinity stress tolerance,, National conference on Recent Trends in Plant Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy; The Jr. of the Swamy Botanical Club, 30:(1). (2013).

*Efficient in vitro Plant regeneration via leaf base segments of indica rice (Oryza sativa L.), Indian Jr. of Exp. Biol Vol.47; 68-74. (2009).

*In vitro Multiplication of the Multipurpose tree Casuarina equisetifolia. Linn,Asian Jr.of Microbiol.Biotech.Env.Sc.,Vol.11(4)743-749. (2009).

*Isolation of good quality RNA from the woody species Casuarina equisetifolia, Asian Jr.of Microbiol.Biotech.Env.Sc.,Vol.10(4)789-792. (2008).

*Transgenic indica rice expressing codon-modified cry 1AC gene confer resistance against yellow stem borer larvae, Asian Jr.of Microbiol.Biotech .Env. Sc.,Vol.9(3),753-758. (2007).

ii) Conference, seminar, symposium Publications:

*Comparative Studies on Antibacterial Activity of Coriandrum sativum L. and Murraya koenigii (L.) Sprengel. Leaf extracts. Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt.of India Sponsored National seminar on Climate Change-Challenges for Biodiversity, Organized by PG Department of Botany, Rani Anna Govt. college (W), Tirunelveli (Jan,04-05,2017).

*Exogenous application of proline increases salt stress tolerance in sorghum. National seminar on Climate Change-Challenges for Biodiversity, Organized by PG Department of Botany, Rani Anna Govt. college (W), Tirunelveli (Jan,04-05,2017).

*Combined Effect of Seaweed liquid Fertilizer and Abiotic Stress on Germination and growth of Vigna radiata.L. National seminar on Climate Change-Challenges for Biodiversity, Organized by PG Department of Botany, Rani Anna Govt. college (W), Tirunelveli (Jan,04-05,2017).

*Effect of Salinity and Heavy Metal Stresses in combination with Seaweed Liquid Fertilizer on Germination and Growth Performance of Black Gram (Vigna mungo L.), National seminar on Climate Change-Challenges for Biodiversity, Organized by PG Department of Botany, Rani Anna Govt. college (W), Tirunelveli (Jan,04-05,2017).

*Exogenous Proline application improves heavy metal stress tolerance in Abelmoschus esculentus.L., National conference on Emerging Trends in Multidisciplinary Research, Organized by Centre for Multidisciplinary Research, Rani Anna Govt. college(w), Tirunelveli.,(Jan,10,2017).

*Role of Seaweed Extract on Germination and Growth of Cluster Bean Under Salinity Stress, National conference on Emerging Trends in Multidisciplinary Research, Organized by Centre for Multidisciplinary Research, Rani Anna Govt. college for women, Tirunelveli.,(Jan,10,2017)

*Exogenous application of proline for salinity stress tolerance in Zea mays.L, UGC-Sponsored National seminar on Recent advances in life sciences, Dept. of Zoology, H.H. The Rajah’s College(Autonomous), Pudukkottai. (2011).

*Effect of seaweed extracts on the growth performance of Zea mays.L under salinity stress condition. National conference on perspectives on Biodiversity conservation, Organized by PG & Research Dept. of Botany, H.H. The Rajah’s College, (Autonomous), Pudukkottai. (2011).

*Role of Seaweed liquid fertilizer on germination and seedlings growth and abiotic stress tolerance in rice, UGC-Sponsored National seminar on Recent advances in life sciences, Dept. of Zoology, H.H. The Rajah’s College(Autonomous), Pudukkottai(2011).

* “Co-expression of P5CS and GLY I confer more tolerance to high salinity as compared to P5CS alone in transgenic indica rice,” Biotechnology : Fusion of advanced research and teaching - Conference, School of Biotechnology, M.K.University, Madurai. (2010).

*Biolistics Gene Delivery Approach to produce Transgenic Plants, UGC-Sponsored National Level Seminar on Emerging Trends in Plant Biotechnology, PG& Research Dept. of Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology, Govt. Arts College, Coimbatore. (2010).

*Transgenic indica rice over expressing P5CS gene shows Tolerance to soil salinity, National Symposium on New opportunities and challenges for improving crop productivity through Biotechnology” Society for Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Agricultural University ,CCS Haryana. (2002).

*Genetic Engineering of Oryza sativa v indica cv. IR- 50 for resistance and osmotic stress tolerance, National Symposium on “Relevance of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology-Modern Trends. Indian Society for Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology IARI, New Delhi & The American College, Madurai. (2001).

*Developing indica rice tolerant to Salinity and Drought, National Symposium on Biotechnology for sustainability in Agriculture, Dept. of Mol.Biol and Genetic Engineering & Bio chem. G.B Pant University of Agri & Tech, U.P. (2000).

iii) Research Guidance : M.Sc.,Botany, Total no.of Students: 23, Degree Awarded: 23.

D) Training (Please specify)

Name of the Training programme / Place / Duration of Training Programme
UGC Sponsored Refresher course in Life Sciences, (Emerging Trends in Life Sciences) / Academic Staff College, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. / 07/11/2013 to 27/11/2013
Orientation Course (Intensive Training Programme) . / Tamilnadu State Council for Higher Education and UGC- Academic Staff College, University of Madras. / 09/07/09 to 05/08/09

E. National / International Seminars, Conference, Symposia, Workshop, etc attended:

* International Conference on ‘Global Peace &Harmony’ Organised by Rotaract club of Rani Anna Govt. College for Women, Tirunelveli on 28th Jan 2017.

* International Workshop on Recent Trends in Indian Medicine A Technological overview, Organized by Govt. Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai and SCAD College of Engg and Tech, Tirunelveli. on 23 and 24 Sept 2016.

* International Conference on ‘Health and Hygiene’,Organised by Rotaract club of Rani Anna Govt. College for Women, Tirunelveli on 8th Aug 2016.

* International conference on sustainable utilization,Management and conservation of Bioresources, (ICSMCB) Organized by Dept. of Botany St.Joseph’s college (Auton),Trichy. During 10-11th Jan,2013.

* UGC Sponsored National conference on IPR & Patents in Plant Science, Organized by PG & Research Dept. of Botany, H.H. The Rajah’s College, (Autonomous), Pudukkottai In association with Tamilnadu Scientific Research Organisation, Pudukkottai. On 12th Jan,2013.

* National seminar on “Enhancing Indian Education Towards Modernity(EIETM-13), Organised by Govt. College of Education, Pudukkottai. On 25th Jan,2013.

* UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Recent Trends in Information Technology, Dept. of Computer Science, H.H The Rajah’s College, (Autonomous), Pudukkottai. On 25th Feb,2012.

* Seminar cum workshop on Mushroom Cultivation Technology, Dept. of Botany, NKR Govt. Arts College, Namakkal.held on 1st Feb,2010.

* Biotechnology : Fusion of advanced research and teaching - Conference, organized by the School of Biotechnology, M.K.University, Madurai. 2-4 Jan,2010.

* National conference on Biosafety for Health, Organized by PG & Research Dept. of Botany, H.H. The Rajah’s College, (Autonomous), Pudukkottai. (2010).

* National conference on Recent Trends in Plant Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy; From 27-28 Feb 2013.

* National Level seminar on “Impact of Research on Medicinal Plants" PG &Research Dept. of Botany, Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College, Namakkal. On 12th Sept 2009.

F) Position held / Leadership role played in organizations linked with extension work or any other similar activity.

ECO-CLUB, Organized, Special Lecture on Recent Trends in Environmental Awareness, Eco-Club

Meeting, on 01.04.2015, PG &Research Department of Botany & Department of Zoology, H.H. The

Rajah’s College, (Autonomous) Pudukkottai

G. Participation in corporate life : Please give a short account of your contribution to:

i) College / University / Institution

1)  Centrally Sponsored scheme for Teacher Education Inservice Training Programme for PG Teachers/DIET/TTC/STAFF, acted as Resource Person in the Inservice Programme in Botany at Govt. College of Education, Pudukkottai.(2012).

II) Membership / Participation in bodies / Committee on Education and National Development

Member, Board of Studies, For UG, PG, M.Phil., Botany and Allied Botany Programme from 2011-2015 and 2015 – 2017, H.H. The Rajah’s College,(Autonomous), Pudukkottai.

III) Session Chaired in National Seminar/ Conferences

Enhancing Indian Education Towards Modernity, acted as a Chair Person for the theme“Integrated Education” National seminar, Organized by Govt. College of Education, Pudukkottai.(2013)

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