Sarath G Nair

Assistant Professor
M. Sc, M. Phil, NET

Projects

Publications

2024

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     Chengatt, A. P., Sarath, N. G., AM, S., Sebastian, D. P., & George, S. (2024). 6-Benzylaminopurine mediated augmentation of cadmium phytostabilization potential in Strobilanthes alternata. International Journal of Phytoremediation, 1-21.

    Joseph, S., Cherian, E., Ramesan, M. T., Nair, S. G., & Raj, R. (2024). Biological evaluation and molecular modelling studies of in vivo synthesized ZnO nanoparticles. Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects38, 101172.

    Sanjana, S., Jazeel, K., Janeeshma, E., Nair, S. G., & Shackira, A. M. (2024). Synergistic interactions of assorted ameliorating agents to enhance the potential of heavy metal phytoremediation. Stress Biology4(1), 13.

2023

  • K. S. Anjitha, Nair G. Sarath, P. P. Sameena, Edappayil Janeeshma, A. M. Shackira & Jos Puthur. Plant Response to Heavy Metal Stress Toxicity: The Role of Metabolomics and Other Omics Tools. Functional Plant Biology (IF-3).

    Veena, M., Sameena, P. P., Sarath, N. G., Noble, L., Aswathi, K. R., Amritha, M. S., Johnson Riya, Joy M. Joel, K. S. Anjitha & Puthur, J. T. (2023). Revelations on photosystem II, thermoluminescence, and artificial photosynthesis: a retrospective of Govindjee from fundamentals to applications. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants, 1-14.

    Sarath, N. G., Shackira, A. M., & Puthur, J. T. (2023). Adaptive physio-anatomical modulations and ionomics of Volkameria inermis L. in response to NaCl. International Journal of Phytoremediation, 1-17. 

2022

  • A. M. Shackira, Nair G. Sarath, K. P. Raj Aswathi, P. Pardha-Saradhi and Jos T. Puthur (2022). Green seed photosynthesis: What is it? What do we know about it? Where to go? Plant Physiology Reports, Springer. 27, 573–579.

    Sarath, Nair G., A. M. Shackira, Hamed A. El-Serehy, Daniel Ingo Hefft, and Jos T. Puthur (2022). Phytostabilization of arsenic and associated physio-anatomical changes in Acanthus ilicifolius L. Environmental Pollution. Elsevier. 298, 118828. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.118828 (IF- 8.9)

    Akshaya Prakash Chengatt, Nair G. Sarath, Delse Parekkattil Sebastian, N. Shibin Mohanan, E. S. Sindhu, Satheesh George and Jos T. Puthur (2022). Chelate assisted phytoextraction for effective rehabilitation of heavy metal(loid)s contaminated lands. International Journal of Phytoremediation, Taylor & Francis. 1-16.

    Shackira, A. M., Nair G. Sarath, Jos T. Puthur (2022). Phycoremediation: a means for restoration of water contamination. Environmental Sustainability, Springer. 5(1), 25-38. 

2020

  • Sarath G. Nair and Jos T. Puthur (2020). Heavy metal pollution assessment in a mangrove ecosystem scheduled as a community reserve. Wetlands Ecology and Management. 29, 719-730. 

Teaching Experience

  • Worked as Guest Lecturer in the Dept. of Botany N.S.S College Cherthala from July 2016 to March 2017.
  • Teaching assistant of the Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) on “Genetic and genomics” run by Dr. Jos T Puthur, Professor, Dept. of Botany, University of Calicut.

Research Experience

  •  Worked as JRF of KSCSTE assisted Major Research Project entitled “Ecophysiological studies of Mangroves in Kadalundi-Vallikunnu Community Reserve with special reference to Acanthus ilicifolius L.” under the principal investigatorship of Dr. Jos T Puthur, Professor, Dept. of Botany, University of Calicut from 01/06/2018 to 12/03/2021.

Papers and Posters Presented

  •  Presented a paper entitled Acanthus ilicifolius L.; a promising revitalization flora candidate in arsenic contaminated wetlands” at XLIV Indian Botanical conference, 18-20 October 2021.
  • Presented a paper entitled Differential response of Arsenic in Acanthus ilicifolius L.” at 33rd Kerala Science Congress, January 2021.
  • Presented a paper entitled Physio-chemical changes in Acanthus ilicifolius L. associated with arsenic stress” at international webinar on plant functional biology held at Sir Syed College, Thaliparamba, Kannur on 05 - 07 June 2020.
  •  Presented a poster entitled Arsenic induced alterations in photochemistry and associated changes in Acanthus ilicifolius L.” at Kerala Science Congress on 25-27 January 2020.
  • Presented a poster entitled NaCl stress amelioration potential of Clerodendrum inerme (L.) Gaertn.: Role of antioxidants and osmo-protectants at National conference of plant physiology 2019 on  19-21 December 2019.
  • Presented a paper entitled “Photochemistry associated with phytodesalization potential of Clerodendrum inerme (L) Gaertn.” at International seminar on exploring the scope of plant genetic resources on 22 – 24 May 2019.
  • Presented a poster entitled “Seed priming with UV B enhances gene expression levels of antioxidant enzymes and stress proteins in Oryza sativa L.” at EMBO Symposium on sensing and signaling in plant stress response on 15th 17th April 2019, New Delhi.
  • Presented a paper entitled Effect of supra optimal temperatures on the photosynthetic efficiency and ROS production of Vigna unguiculata L. var. PGCP 6 at National seminar on advances in biotechnology and bioprospecting on 7th February 2019.
  •  Presented a poster entitled in “Eco-physiological studies in relation to heavy metal content in different strategic areas plants of Kadalundi Vallikkunnu Community Reserve” at 31st Kerala Science Congress on 2nd and 3rd February 2019.
  • Presented a paper entitled “The impact of high temperature stress on photochemistry of   Vigna unguiculata L.”  at National seminar on climatic vagaries and biodiversity: issues contemporary and futuristic on 17th and 18th September 2018.
  • Presented a paper entitled “Physiochemical responses of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) seedlings exposed to different temperatures” at national seminar on recent trends in climate change and carbon research on 26 to 28th   February 2018.
  • Presented a paper at international conference on recent scenario in plant research climate change and its associated variations (ISRSPSR 2018) on 23 to 25th   March 2018.
  • Presented a paper entitled Pollination biology of Calotropis R. Br. (Asclepiadaceae): An important medicinal plant” at National seminar on conservation of wetland ecosystems for long term ecological security on 18 to 20th   January 2018.
  • Presented a paper entitled “Anatomical and phytochemical analysis of different species of Pteris” at UGC sponsored National seminar on biodiversity conservation and Eco-restoration on July 2013 organized by Dept. Of Botany BCM College Kottayam.

Proceedings

  •  Sarath G Nair and Jos T Puthur (2020) Physio-chemical changes in Acanthus ilicifolius L. associated with arsenic stress” at international seminar Doctrina conducted by Sir Syed college, Thaliparamba, Kannur, Kerala. ISBN: 978-81-940448-9-5
  • Sarath G Nair and Jos T Puthur (2019) “Photochemistry associted with phytodesalination potentail of Clerodendrum inerme (L.) Gaertn. at international confernce Provectus Plantae conducted by Kerala University.

Workshops Attended

  • Participated in GIAN Progrmme on "Rapid and precise assessment of physiological response of plants towards stress using computerized and portable instruments" from 01-04-2019 to 05-04-2019 at Dept. of Botany University of Calicut.
  • Participated in National workshop on biological techniques with emphasis to histochemistry and biochemistry at MES College Mannarkkadu, Palakkad.
  • Attended the one-day capacity building cluster workshop for internal mentors of walk with a scholar programme on January 21st 2017 organized by the office of the new initiatives in higher education at Sree Narayana College, Cherthala, Alappuzha
  • Participated in National Science Academies’ lecture workshop on “Molecular Biology in the 21st Century” held on 28th and 29th March 2014 organized by school of biosciences MACFAST, Thiruvalla. 

Books

  • Sarath G Nair 2020 “High temperature induced physiochemical changes in Vigna unguiculata L. Variety PGCP 6” ISBN 978-620-2-92386-6 Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, International book market service Ltd.
  • Don Jose, Jaisemon Siomon and Sarath G. Nair 2019 “An inventory of florestic diversity of Paniyeli Poru” ISBN 978-620-0-23771-2 Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, International book market service Ltd.
  • Jaisemon Siomon and Sarath G. Nair 2018 “The relative cultural value of plants for the Mannan tribes of Kerala” ISBN 978-613-9-84840-9 Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, International book market service Ltd.  

Book Chapters

  • Akshaya Prakash C., Jameema Sidhic, Nair G. Sarath, Delse P. Sebastian and Satheesh George (2023). “RNA Interference: Novel Technique for Enhancing Secondary Metabolite Production in Medicinal Plants.” In Genetic Manipulation of Secondary Metabolites in Medicinal Plants, Springer Nature.
  • Nair G. Sarath, Akshaya Prakash C., Edappayil Janeeshma, Shackira A. M., Delse P. Sebastian, Jos T. Puthur (2022). “Molecular and Physiological Attributes Regulating Phytoremediation Potential of Plants.” In Phytoremediation and Biofortification: An association for sustainable environmental and health management, Taylor and Francis Group, AAP/CRC press.
  • Akshaya Prakash C., Nair G. Sarath, Delse P. Sebastian, Jos T. Puthur (2022). “Nano-phytoremediation: An Emerging Sustainable Reclamation Technique”. Vishnu D. Rajput, Arpna Kumari, Tatiana M. Minkina [Eds]. In Nanoremediation for contaminated sites, Taylor and Francis Group, AAP/CRC press.
  • Misbah Naz, Shackira A.M, Mohammad Sarraf, Nair G Sarath, Sarah Bouzroud, Chengatt Prakash Akshaya, Xiaoring Fan (2021). “Iron Nanoparticles for nano-phytoremediation” In Nano-phytoremediation and environmental pollution: strategies and mechanisms, Taylor and Francis group, LLC/ CRC Press.
  • Nair G. Sarath, Palliyath Sruthi, A. M Shackira and Jos T Puthur (2021) “Halophytes as effective tool for phytodesalination and land reclamation” In: Frontiers in Plant Soil Interaction, Elsevier International Publishing.
  • Nair G. Sarath, Palliyath Sruthi, A. M. Shackira, and Jos T. Puthur (2020) “Heavy Metal remediation in wetlands mangroves as potential candidates” In: Handbook of halophytes from molecules to ecosystems towards biosaline agriculture, Springer International Publishing, Springer Nature.
  • P.P. Sameena, Nair G. Sarath, Louis Noble, M.S. Amritha and Jos T. Puthur (2021) “Bioenergy Plants: A Sustainable Solution for Heavy Metal Phytoremediation” In: Bioenergy Crops: A Sustainable Means of Phytoremediation, Taylor and Francis group, LLC/ CRC Press.
  • Mirshad PP, Nair G Sarath, Shackira AM, Jos T Puthur (2021) “Bioremediation: Tools and techniques for waste water reclamation” In Innovative Bio-based technologies for Environmental remediation Taylor and Francis group, LLC/ CRC.
  • Edappayil Janeeshma, Sameena P.P, Sarath G. Nair, Veena mathew , Jos T. Puthur (2021) “Modulation of soil microbiome and related alterations in response to pesticides” In Pesticides in natural environment: Sources, Health risks and Remediation, Elsevier International Publishing.
  • Nair G. Sarath, Pravisya P, Shackira AM, Jos T Puthur (2021) “Nanophytoremediation: a promising strategy for the management of environmental contaminants” In Innovative Bio-based technologies for Environmental remediation, Taylor and Francis group, LLC/ CRC Press.
  • P.P. Sameena, E. Janeeshma, Nair. G. Sarath, and Jos T. Puthur (2021) “Phytoremediation and Phycoremediation: a sustinable solution for waste water treatment” In: Recent trends in waste water treatment, Springer Nature. 

Achievements

  • CSIR-UGC NET June 2016 with All India Rank 42
  • Received P.C Joseph Perigattu memorial scholarship issued by the Department of Botany, SB college, Changanassery on January 2014.
  • Received Mr. Thomas Kattapuram memorial scholarship issued by the Department of Botany, SB college, Changanassery on March 2015.

Awards and Recognition

  • Received Best Paper Award in the International conference on Physiological and molecular mechanisms for abiotic stress tolerance in plants, jointly organized by University of Calicut and Indian Society for Plant Physiology (ISPP), October 2022.
  • Received 2nd prize in paper the paper presentation competition conducted by St. Thomas College, Thrissur on September 2021.
  • Received Best Paper Award in the 33rd Kerala science congress on January 2021.
  • Received Best Theme Paper Award in the National seminar on advances in biotechnology and bioprospecting conducted By St. Joseph college, Devagiri.

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