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Dr. Smitha P.D

Assistant Professor-Botany

Dr. Smitha P.D - Assistant Professor | Botany
Academic qualifications MSc. M.Phil, MEd., (NET- Education), PhD
Date of Joining 2016-03-11
Current Professional status Assistant Professor
Doctoral Research Experience NA
Academic Achievements Participated in the UGC- Sponsored Orientation Programme conducted by the Human Resource Development Centre, University of Kerala, Kariavattom from 03/01/ 2020 to 23/01/2020. Participated in the UGC- Sponsored Online Inter disciplinary Refresher Course in Biological Science conducted by the Human Resource Development Centre, Kannur University, from 05/01/ 2021 to 18/01/2021 Published a paper entitled Enhanced secondary somatic embryogenesis in suspension culture of four diploid banana cultivars from Kerala in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FRUIT SCIENCE. VOLUME 20 ISSUE SUP-2
Areas of Academic Interest Plant Tissue culture, Cytology
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Papers presented in National/International Seminars 1. Smitha P.D (2019). Comparative analysis of SERK gene expression in pro- embryonic masses and somatic embryos of banana. National Seminar on Conspectus of Genes, Genetics and Genomics from November 25th 27th by P.G. Department of Biotechnology and Department of Botany, Govt. Arts College, Tvm.
2. Smitha PD, Ashalatha S Nair (2019). Cryopreservation of Protocorm of four diploid banana cultivars. International conference on exploring the scope of plant genetic resources. Department of Botany, University of Kerala on 22nd to 24th May
3. Smitha PD, Ashalatha S Nair (2018). Biochemical studies of somatic embryogenesis in banana. National Seminar on Reaching the Unreached through Science and Technology (RURTST-2018). Department of Botany, Sree Narayana College in association with The Indian Science Congress Association Cochin Chapter and Co-sponsored by Department of Environment and Climate change on 12- 14 February.
4. Smitha PD, Ashalatha S Nair (2011). Changes in protein profile associated with somatic embryogenesis in diploid banana cultivars from South India. International seminar on genomics of crops, medicinal plant and microbes. Department of Botany, University of Kerala on 31st May.
5. Smitha PD, Ashalatha S Nair (2010.) Direct shoot regeneration and somatic embryogenesis from Musa acuminata cv. Matti. Golden Jubilee National Symposium on Plant diversity utilization and management. Department of Botany, University of Kerala on 29 th May.
6. Smitha PD, Ashalatha S Nair (2010). Callus induction and somatic embryogenesis from leafsheath explants in Musa acuminata cv.Njalipoovan (AB). Indian Science Congress, TVPM. On 3-7 th January.
7. Smitha PD, Ashalatha S Nair (2009). Somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration in diploid banana cultivars (Musa acuminata sp. cv. Chingan and Musa acuminata sp. cv. Njalipoovan) from Kerala, National Symposium on " Recent developments in the Management of Plant Genetic Resources", held at National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi on 17-18 th December.


8. Smitha PD, Ashalatha S Nair (2008.) Cytological analysis of calli in Musa sp. cv. Rasakadali. From chromosomes to genome. National Seminar. Department of Botany, University of Kerala on 28 th March

9. Smitha PD, Radhamony PM (2005). In vitro multiplication of Lawsonia inermis through nodal culture. 17th Kerala Science Congress, KFRI, Peechi
Books Chapters Nil
Invited Lectures/Resource person NA
Projects (Major/Minor) NA
Symposia/Conference/Workshop/ Conducted/ Attended 1. Webinar on "Molecular diagnostic platforms through Chemistry, Biology and Nanobiotechnology'', Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom on 21st August, 2020.

2. Webinar on " Interpreting plant taxonomy'' PG and Research Department of Botany. Sree Narayana College, Kollam on 3rd August 2020.

3. Webinar on "Covid 19 and climate change" Department of Biotechnology, JDT Islam College of Arts and Science, Vellimadukunnu on June 6th 2020.

4. Webinar on "Plant Biodiversity of India , Status and Trends". Department of Botany. Sree Narayana College, Sivagiri, Varkala on 5th June 2020.

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5. National seminar on "Research prospects in modern Biotechnology" sponsored by the Directorate of Collegiate Education and organized by Department of Biotechnology, Govt. College, Kariavattom on 14th December, 2016.

6. National Seminar on "Autonomous Colleges: Issues and Challenges" organized by Mercy College, Palakkad, Kerala from 19th August, 2015.


7. National Seminar on "E-Content Development: Need & Prospects in Improving Teaching & Learning in Higher Education" organized by Mercy College, Palakkad, Kerala from 15 - 16th October, 2015.

8. National Seminar on "Gender Concerns in Food security" organized by Mercy College, Palakkad on 20th August 2015

9. National Seminar on "Nanomaterials: From molecules to medicine" organized by Department of Chemistry, Mercy College, Palakkad on 25 th June 2015.

10. Science Propagation Programme of Government of Kerala (INCULCATE 2010-2011) organized by Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram on 9th Jan 2011.

11. National Seminar on "Capacity Building in Teacher Education Institutions" Organized by Department of Education, University of Kerala, Thycadu, Thiruvananthapuram from 25-26th October, 2007.

12. National Symposium on " Molecular Diagnostics" organized by Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram from 24- 25th March 2006

13. National Seminar on " Tools and Techniques in Biology" organized by Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram on 10th March 2006.

14. National Conference on "Genomics and Society" organized by University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram from 4-6 Feb, 2004.

Workshops Attended:

1. Workshop on "Taxonomy and Conservation of Plant diversity" sponsored by KSCSTE-JNTBGRI on 24th and 25th January 2019 at JNTBGRI.

2. International workshop on "Basic tools and techniques in molecular biology" sponsored by DCE and organized by PG and Research Department of Botany, University College, TVPM, Kerala on 17th,18th and 19th December 2018.


3. Workshop on "Tools and Techniques in Biotechnology" sponsored by the Department of Collegiate Education and organized by Department of Zoology, Government Womens College, TVPM on 14th and 15th November 2017.


4. UGC Sponsored two days workshop on "Analytical techniques in Molecular Biology", organized by Post Graduate Department of Botany, Mercy College, Palakkad, Kerala from 24- 25th July, 2015.

5. Workshop on "Biodiversity inventory on a selected area in the North Campus, University of Kerala" organized by Department of Botany, University of Kerala on 29th March 2011.

Colloquia organized 1. National webinar on 'Plant biodiversity of India: Status and Trends'organized by the department of Botany SNC, Sivagiri as part of National Environmental day celebrations on 5th June 2020.
Honours/Awards Received a certificate of excellence in reviewing Asian Journal of Agriculture-2020 Received a certificate of excellence in reviewing Annual Research and Review in Biology-2020 Received a certificate of contribution in reviewing an article
Administrative distinction Nodal officer- DBT STAR SCHEME
Membership Professional Bodies Nil
Research Output 8 International and 1 National Publication
Publications in National/ International Journals 1. Smitha PD, Binoy KR, and
Ashalatha S Nair (2020). Enhanced secondary somatic embryognesis in suspension culture of four diploid banana cultivars from kerala. International journal of fruit science.DOI:10.1080/15538362.2020.1768615


2. Smitha PD, Binoy KR, and Ashalatha S Nair (2018). Isozyme Analysis of Embryogenic and Non-Embryogenic Callus of Diploid Banana Cultivars. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology, 11(1): 87-91 DOI: 10.30954

3 Smitha PD, Binoy KR, and Ashalatha S Nair (2017). Identification of SERK gene from bract derived embryogenic and non - embryogenic calli of four diploid banana cultivars from South India. Journal of Agricultural Studies, Vol. 5, No. 4 (ISSN 2166-0379)

4 Smitha PD, Binoy KR, and Ashalatha S Nair (2016). Cytological Analysis of Callus Cultures of Diploid Musa acuminata cv.Njalipoovan from South India. International Journal Informative and futuristic Research Vol.(4):2


5 Smitha PD, Binoy KR, and Ashalatha S Nair (2015). Plantlet production through development of cormlet from bract meristem of four diploid banana cultivars from South India. International journal of Current Science and technology. Vol.3, issue 6, 32-36 (ISSN: 2320-8090).

6 Smitha PD, Binoy KR, and Ashalatha S Nair (2014). Effect of TDZ on Direct Shoot Regeneration from Whole Male Inflorescence of Four Diploid Banana Cultivars from South India. Plant Science International Volume 1, No. 1 24-32 (ISSN- 2368-819X)

7. Divakaran SP, Nair AS (2011). Somatic embryogenesis from bract cultures in diploid Musa acuminata cultivars from South India. Scientia Horticulturae 131: 99 -102 (IF - 1.365)
8. Smitha PD, Ashalatha S Nair (2011). Effect of picloram on somatic embryogenesis from leaf - sheath explants in diploid Musa acuminata cv. Njalipoovan. Plant Tissue Culture and biotechnology. 21(1): 83 - 87 (ISSN-1818-8745)

9. Smitha PD, Ashalatha S Nair (2010). Somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration in diploid banana cultivars (Musa acuminata sp. cv. Chingan and Musa acuminata sp. cv. Njalipoovan) from Kerala. Indian Journal of Plant Genetic Resources. 23(1): 69 - 72 (ISSN- 0976-1926)

Citations and Indexing

Journal Citations
Google scholar: International Journal of Informative and futurisitic Research  International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology  Journal of Agricultural studies
Scopus: International Journal of fruit science
Web of Science: Nil

Indexing (h –Index)
Google scholar: Nil
Scopus: Bangladesh Journal of Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology h-index--15  Scientia Horticulturae h - index--92  Journal of Agricultural studies h-index-- 9 International Journal of Fruit science