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  2. Rohini M.R.

Rohini M.R.

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Designation: 
Scientist
Division/Section: 
Division of Flower and Medicinal Crops
Specialisation: 
Plant Genetic Resources
Research Accomplishments: 

(During the Period of 2019-2023)

 

  1. Developed polyploidy induction protocol for induction of polyploidy in the medicinal herb Centella asiatica
  2. Registered two elite lines of Centella asiatica (IIHR-CA-13 and IIHR-CA-1) with ICAR-NBPGR for higher asiaticoside content and higher biomass yield respectively
  3. Developed DNA fingerprint for the released varieties of Centella asiatica viz., Arka Divya and Arka Prabhavi and Ashwagandha variety Arka Ashwagandha using SSR markers
  4. Standardized seed germination protocol for Centella asiatica and Gymnema sylvestre
  5. Cryopreservation and micropropagation protocol developed for economically important Citrus species viz., Citrus sinensis and Citrus jambhiri
  6. Collected and characterized germplasm accessions of Centella asiatica and Gymnema sylvestre across the agroclimatic zones
  7. Standardized the in vivo propagation method for the propagation of Gymnema sylvestre via hardwood cuttings
  8. Studied the influence of water stress on yield and metabolite content in Centella asiatica
  9. Hydroponic cultivation of mint and brahmi
  10. Conducted the State Farm trials of Arka Divya and Arka Prabhavi varieties of C. asiatica facilitating the release of two varieties for Karnataka State
  11. Multilocation trial of Ashwagandha and Centella asiatica under AICRP on Medicinal Crops and Betelvine
  12. Involved in conducting and co-ordinating training programmes on Horticultural biodiversity conservation, conservation and cultivation of medicinal plants for the scientists, students and other stakeholders
Publications: 

(Best 10/High Impact)

 

  1. Rohini, M. R., & Smitha, G. R. (2022). Studying the effect of morphotype and harvest season on yield and quality of Indian genotypes of Centella asiatica: A potential medicinal herb cum underutilized green leafy vegetable. South African Journal of Botany, 145, 275-283. (NAAS-9.11)
  2. M.R.Rohini, M.Sankaran, S.Rajkumar, K.Prakash, A.Gaikwad, R.Chaudhary, S.K.Malik. (2020). Morphological characterization and analysis of genetic diversity and population structure in Citrus jambhiri Lush. using SSR markers. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution,   67:1259–1275  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-020-00909-4  (NAAS-7.30)
  3. Rohini M.R, D.H.Sukanya, Kaipa Himabindu. (2019). Study on cross species transferability and DNA fingerprinting of Ashwagandha genotypes using SSR markers. Medicinal Plants-International Journal of Phytomedicines and Related Industries, 11(4):444-454 (NAAS- 5.12)
  4. M.R Rohini, S.K Malik, R.Chaudhary, S.Kaur, A. Uchoi and R. Chaudhury. (2016). Storage behavior and cryopreservation studies in Indian rough lemon (Citrus jambhiri): a promising rootstock for long-term conservation. Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 40: 865-873 (NAAS-7.73)
  5. Kumar, B.A., Rao, V.K., Bindu, K.H., Rohini M.R and Shivkumar (2021). Development, validation and application of RP-HPLC method for quantitative estimation of wedelolactone in different accessions and plant parts of Eclipta alba (L.). J. Plant Biochem. Biotechnol. . https://doi.org/10.1007/s13562-021-00721-w  (NAAS-7.53)
  6. S. Kaur, S. K. Malik , R. Choudhary, Rohini M.R., R. Chaudhury and R. Kumar.(2019). Morphological characterization of pummelo germplasm collected from different parts of India. Indian J. Hort. 76(1): 16-22 (NAAS-6.11)
  7. K.Prakash, R.Chaudhury, M.R.Rohini, B.Singh, S.K.Malik. (2019). Contrasting seed biology of two ornamental palms: Pygmy Date Palm (Phoenix roebelenii O’Brien) and Fishtail Palm (Caryota urens L.) and implications for their long term conservation. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 18(3):477-484 (NAAS-6.92)
  8. A.Uchoi, S.K Malik, R. Chaudhary , S. Kumar, P. Digvender, M.R Rohini and R. Chaudhary.(2017). Molecular markers in assessing genetic variation of Indian citron (Citrus medica L.) cultivars collected from different parts of India. Indian Journal of Biotechnology, 16(3):346-356.  (NAAS-6.86)
  9. A.Uchoi, S.K Malik, P.L Saran, S. Kumar, M.R Rohini, P. Digvender, S. Ercisli and R. Chaudhary.(2016). Inferring Phylogenetic Relationships of Indian Citron (Citrus medica L.) based on rbcL and matK Sequences of Chloroplast DNA. Biochemical Genetics, DOI: 10.1007/s10528-016-9716-2 (NAAS-7.93)
  10. S.K Malik, M.R Rohini, S.Kumar, R. Chaudhary, P.Digvendra and R.Chaudhury.(2012). Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Sweet Orange [Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck] Cultivars of India Using Morphological and RAPD Markers. Agricultural Research,1(4):317–324. (NAAS-5.90)

Books Chapter

  1. Rajasekharan, P. E., & Rohini, M. R. (2023). Pollen Cryopreservation: Advances and Prospects. Pollen Cryopreservation Protocols, 1-18.
  2. Rajasekharan, P.E., Rohini, M.R. (2023). Pollen Cryobanking—Implications in Genetic Conservation and Plant Breeding. In: Rajasekharan, P., Rohini, M. (eds) Pollen Cryopreservation Protocols . Springer Protocols Handbooks. Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-2843-0_2
  3. Rajasekharan, P.E., Rohini, M.R. (2023). Establishment of a Pollen Cryobank and General Procedures of Pollen Cryopreservation. In: Rajasekharan, P., Rohini, M. (eds) Pollen Cryopreservation Protocols . Springer Protocols Handbooks. Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-2843-0_3
  4. Rajasekharan, P.E., Rohini, M.R., Harsha, R., Anilkumar, G.S. (2023). Pollen Cryopreservation Protocol for Gloriosa superba L.. In: Rajasekharan, P., Rohini, M. (eds) Pollen Cryopreservation Protocols . Springer Protocols Handbooks. Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-2843-0_33
  5. Rajasekharan, P.E., Rohini, M.R., Aysha, N.R., Harsha, R. (2023). Pollen Cryopreservation in Celastrus paniculatus. In: Rajasekharan, P., Rohini, M. (eds) Pollen Cryopreservation Protocols . Springer Protocols Handbooks. Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-2843-0_40
  6. Rajasekharan, P.E., Rohini, M.R., Harsha, R. (2023). Pollinia Cryopreservation Protocol for Holostemma ada-kodien. In: Rajasekharan, P., Rohini, M. (eds) Pollen Cryopreservation Protocols . Springer Protocols Handbooks. Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-2843-0_44
  7. Rohini, M.R., Rajasekharan, P.E. (2022). Scale-Up Production of Bioactive Compounds Using Bioreactors. In: Belwal, T., Georgiev, M.I., Al-Khayri, J.M. (eds) Nutraceuticals Production from Plant Cell Factory. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8858-4_3
  8. Rohini M.R. (2020) Biotechnological Interventions for Conservation and Multiplication of Threatened Medicinal Plants. In: Rajasekharan P., Wani S. (eds) Conservation and Utilization of Threatened Medicinal Plants. Springer, Cham, pp 135-158
  9. Rohini M.R. (2020) Genomics and Molecular Characterization of Threatened Medicinal Plants. In: Rajasekharan P., Wani S. (eds) Conservation and Utilization of Threatened Medicinal Plants. Springer, Cham, pp 317-346
  10. Rohini, M. R., Montero, M. E. M., & Rajasekharan, P. E. (2021). Cryopreservation of Anti-Diabetic Plants. In Biotechnology of Anti-diabetic Medicinal Plants (pp. 437-469). Springer, Singapore.
  11. Rohini M.R and P.E.Rajasekharan. (2022). Gene banks for plant genetic resources conservation and crop improvement. Seethalakshmi K. K. Haridasan K. Maya C. Nair Rekha Vasudevan A(eds). Conspectus on Realms of Biodiversity. ISBN 978-93-5593-568-7, pp. 387-412
  12. Rohini M.R (2021). Molecular markers in PGR management. In: E-Compendium of invited Lectures and Abstracts. National Online Training Program on Conservation, Management and Utilization of Horticultural Genetic Resources for Livelihood and Nutritional Security, (Eds.) Rajashekaran PE, Kumar R, Gutam S, Rohini MR, Vincent L and Anushma PL, 22-26 Nov 2021.
  13. Rohini M.R. (2022). Principles and methods of seed conservation in horticultural crops. In Rajashekaran PE,  Vincent L, Rohini MR and Anushma PL. (eds). E-Compendium of Lectures on Winter School on 'Horticultural biodiversity conservation for livelihood and nutritional security in the era of anthropocene and climate change'”, Published by Director, ICARIIHR, Bengaluru- 560089, pp. 133. ISBN 978-93- 5508-005-9
  14. Smitha G.R and Rohini M.R (2023). Prospects for Sustainable Cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in India. In Kambizi, L., & Bvenura, C. (Eds.). (2023). Sustainable Uses and Prospects of Medicinal Plants (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003206620
  15. S.K Malik, S. Kumar, P. Digvender, R. Chaudhury, A. Uchoi, M.R Rohini and R. Chaudhary.(2012). Cryopreservation and In vitro Conservation of Citrus Genetic Resources. In book: Citrus Biodiversity, Publisher: Indian Society of Citriculture (ISC), Nagpur, Maharashtra., pp.156 – 168.
  16. Bindu, K.H., Mythili, J.B., Rohini M.R.(2018). Genetic Engineering in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. In: Rout, G.R., Peter, K.V. (Eds.), Genetic Engineering of Horticultural Crops. Academic Press, Elsevier pp. 249–271
  17. Hima Bindu K and Rohini M.R. (2018). Advances in Breeding of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. In: Sadashiv, N., Hanumanthappa, M., Shashikala, S.K.(Eds.), Medicinal and Aromatic Crops Conservation & Cultivation, Akinik pp.58-74

Book Edited

  1. Rajasekharan, P., Rohini, M. (eds) Pollen Cryopreservation Protocols . Springer Protocols Handbooks. Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-2843-0_44
  2. Rajasekharan PE, Kumar R, Pitchaimuthu M, Sane A, Rohini MR and Radhika V. (2021). Inventory of Registered Horticultural Germplasm from ICARIIHR, Bengaluru. Published by Director, ICARIIHR, Bengaluru- 560 089, pp. 20.
  3. Rajashekaran PE, Kumar R, Gutam S, Rohini MR, Vincent L and Anushma PL. (2021). E-Compendium of Invited Lectures and Abstracts. National Online Training Programme on “ Conservation, Management and Utilization of Horticultural Genetic Resources for Livelihood and Nutritional Security”, 22-26 November 2021. Published by Director, ICARIIHR, Bengaluru- 560089, pp. 133. ISBN 978-93- 5508-005-9
  4. Rajashekaran PE, , Vincent L, Rohini MR and Anushma PL. (2022). E-Compendium of Lectures on Winter School on 'Horticultural biodiversity conservation for livelihood and nutritional security in the era of anthropocene and climate change'”, 22-26 November 2021. Published by Director, ICARIIHR, Bengaluru- 560089, pp. 133. ISBN 978-93- 5508-005-9
Awards & Recognitions: 

 

  1. Awarded with ICAR-JRF Award for pursuing Masters in Plant Genetic Resources
  2. Awarded with DST-INSPIRE Fellowship from Department of Science and Technology for Doctroal Programme
  3. Dr. K.L Mehra Award for the best (PGR) Student from IARI, PG School from the     Indian Society of Plant Genetic resources
  4. Awarded best oral presentation award for presenting the topic “Cryopreservation as a technique for long term disease free conservation of Citrus sinensis cultivars‟ by the Confederation of Horticulture Association of India (CHAI) Pusa Unit, Bihar
  5. Received best oral presentation award for the abstract titled “Morphological and biochemical evaluation of Centella asiatica for yield and quality”            by the Scientific and Educational Research Society, Meerut, U.P, India
  6. Awarded best oral presentation award for presenting the topic “Nutritional Profiling of Gotukola (Centella asiatica): A potent underutilized greenleafy vegetable for Tribal Horticulture” by Dr. YSR Horticultural University, V R Gudem, Andhra Pradesh
  7. Awarded best oral presentation award for presenting the topic “Cryopreservation as a technique for long term disease free conservation of Citrus sinensis cultivars‟from Confederation of Horticulture Association of India (CHAI) PusaUnit, Bihar
  8. Recognized faculty in Division of Plant Genetic Resources of ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
  9. Recognized faculty in Plant Genetic Resources/Genetic and Plant Breeding from University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka
  10. Recognized faculty in Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops from University of Shimoga,Karnataka
  11. Life member of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Association of India (MAPAI)
  12. Life member of Society for Promotion of Horticulture
  13. Life member of Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources   ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi
Address for Communication: 

#1368, 22nd Cross, Á’ Block, Sahakaranagar, Bengaluru – 560 092.

Email Address: 
Rohini.R@icar.gov.in
Telephone #: 
080-23086100 Extn 260