Dr. Nandini B

Current Position: Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D (Biotechnology)
Teaching Experience: 4 Years
Specialization: Plant pathology, Nano bioformulation, Host-pathogen interaction studies

Articles in Journals& Periodicals

Sl. No.	Year	Title	Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos	ISSN No.
1	2024	Mawale, K. S., Nandini, B., & Giridhar, P. Copper and silver nanoparticle seed priming and foliar spray modulate plant growth and thrips infestation in Capsicum spp. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.3c08741	ACS Omega, 9, 3430–3444.	2470-1343
2	2023	Nandini, B., Krishna, L., Jogigowda, S. C., Geetha, N., Hadimani, S., Ali, D., Sasaki, K., &Jogaiah, S. Significance of Bryophyllumpinnatum (Lam.) for green synthesis of antibacterial copper and selenium nanoparticles and their influence on soil microflora. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-023-02898-0	Applied Nanoscience, 13, 3609–3623.	2190-5509
3	2023	Nandini, B., Mawale, K. S., & Giridhar, P. Nanomaterials in agriculture for plant health and food safety: A comprehensive review on the current state of agro-nanoscience. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-023-03542-8	3 Biotech, 13, 73.	2190-572X
4	2023	Geetha, N., Sunilkumar, C. R., Bhavya, G., Nandini, B., Abhijith, P., Satapute, P., Shetty, H. S., Govarthanan, M., &Jogaiah, S. Warhorses in soil bioremediation: Seed biopriming with PGPF secretome to phytostimulate crop health under heavy metal stress. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2022.114498	Environmental Research, 216, 114498.	1096-0953
5	2022	Nandini, B., Jogigowda, S. C., Bhavya, G., Sunilkumar, C. R., Geetha, N., Udikeri, S. S., Govarthanan, M., &Jogaiah, S. Recent advances in nanoremediation: Carving sustainable solution to clean-up polluted agriculture soils. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118728	Environmental Pollution, 297, 118728.	1873-6424
6	2021	Nandini, B., Puttaswamy, P., Saini, R. K., Prakash, H. S., & Geetha, N. Trichovariability in rhizosphere soil samples and their biocontrol potential against downy mildew pathogen in pearl millet. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-88998-6	Scientific Reports, 11, 9517.	2045-2322
7	2021	Nandini, B., Geetha, N., Prakash, H. S., & Hariprasad, P. Natural uptake of anti-oomycetes Trichoderma-produced secondary metabolites from pearl millet seedlings – A new mechanism of biological control of downy mildew disease. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2021.104536	Biological Control, 156, 104536.	1090-2112
8	2020	Nandini, B., Hariprasad, P., Prakash, H. S., Adhikari, S., Jogaiah, S., & Geetha, N. Elicitation of novel trichogenic-lipid nanoemulsion signaling resistance against pearl millet downy mildew disease. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom10121656	Biomolecules, 10(12), 1656.	2218-273X
9	2020	Ahmad, H., Krishnan, V., Rajagopal, K., Nandini, B., Britto, S. D., Pushpalatha, H. G., Konappa, N., Udayashankar, A. C., Geetha, N., &Jogaiah, S. Green synthesis and characterization of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Eucalyptus globules and their fungicidal ability against pathogenic fungi of apple orchards. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom10030425	Biomolecules, 10(3), 425.	2218-273X
10	2017	Nandini, B., Hariprasad, P., Prakash, H. S., & Geetha, N. Trichogenic-selenium nanoparticles enhance disease suppressive ability of Trichoderma against downy mildew disease caused by Sclerosporagraminicola in pearl millet. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-00786-w	Scientific Reports, 7, 1–11.	2045-2322
11	2017	Nandini, B., Hariprasad, P., Prakash, H. S., & Geetha, N. Trichoderma oligosaccharides priming mediates resistance responses in pearl millet against downy mildew pathogen. https://doi.org/10.7324/JABB.2017.50315	Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology, 5(3), 97–103.	2347-212X
12	2017	Nandini, B., Hariprasad, P., Shankara, H. N., Prakash, H. S., & Geetha, N. Total crude protein extract of Trichoderma spp. induces systemic resistance in pearl millet against the downy mildew pathogen. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-017-0875-z	3 Biotech, 7, 183.	2190-572X
13	2013	Nandini, B., Hariprasad, P., Niranjana, S. R., Shetty, H. S., & Geetha, N. P. Elicitation of resistance in pearl millet by oligosaccharides of Trichoderma spp. against downy mildew disease. https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2012.683072	Journal of Plant Interactions, 8(1), 1–11.	1742-915
14	2015	Nandini, B., & Co-authors. In search of industrial clean-up clients; evaluation of heavy metal tolerability of rhizospheric Trichoderma.	IJISET – International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, 2(5), 948–952.	2348-7968

Books/ Book Chapter/Case Study

Sl. No.	Year	Title	Author Name (s)	ISBN No.
1	2019	Insight view of topical trends on synthetic seeds of rare and endangered plant species and its future prospects. In Synthetic seeds: Recent trends and future prospects (pp. xx–xx). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-24630-3	Nandini, B., & Giridhar, P.	978-3-030-24633-4
2	2020	Smart delivery mechanisms of nanofertilizers and nanocides. In Advances in nano-fertilizers and nano-pesticides in agriculture (pp. xx–xx). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2019-0-02889-5	Nandini, B., & Geetha, N.	978-0-12-820092-6
3	2020	Trichoderma from gene to field. In Biocontrol agents and secondary metabolites (pp. xx–xx). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2019-0-04108-3	Nandini, B., & Geetha, N.	978-0-12-822919-4
4	2024	Enzyme-based bioreactors and their biotechnological applications. In Enzyme biotechnology for environmental sustainability (pp. xx–xx). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-22072-2.00001-7	Nandini, B., Sanjay, C. J., & Geetha, N.	978-0-443-22072-2

Presentation &Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium

Sl. No.	Year	Type of the Programme	Name of the Conference /Seminar /Symposium	Title of the Paper	Role	Organizing Institution	State / National / Inter National
1	July 25, 2025	Symposium	Plant Proteins: Structure-Function, Human Nutrition & Technological Advances”, organized by		Participated	CSIR-CFTRI,Mysuru – 570 020, Karnataka	National
2	4th March 2022.	Symposium	One Day National Symposium entitled “Molecular Biology of the Cell”		Participated	Department of Studies in Molecular Biology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru,Karnataka	National
3	February 26th 2022.	Symposium	“Trends in Drug Discovery” held at the on		Participated	University of Mysore, Mysuru, India,
4	28th January 2020.	Conference	“Advances in Plant Biotechnology – 2020” prof. A. R. Mehta memorial Lecture Award: ARMOUR-I		Participated	Dayananda Sagar University and Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering	National
5	14-16 December, 2019	Conference	7th Bioprocessing Indian Conference		Participatedand presented poster	CSIR-CFTRI, AFSTI and DRDO-DFRL, Mysuru, India.	National
6	Nov. 6-8, 2019	Conference	XLII All India Botanical Conference of the		Participated and presented a paper in Young Botanist award	Indian Botanical Society in at Calicut.
	13th July, 2018.	symposium	Advances in Biological Research” held at		Participated	CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru,	National
7	16 -20th Jan, 2018.	Conference	“Indian Science Congress Association		Participated and presented a paper	Manipur University, Imphal,	National
8	1-2nd March, 2018.	Conference	Nanomaterials and Their Applications		Participated and presented a paper	UGC-CPEPA, UPE and DST-PURSEheld at University of Mysore, India,	International
9	1st and 2nd March, 2017.	Conference	Recent Trends in Plant Sciences		Participated	UGC sponsoredheld at Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s college, Palayamkottai	National
10	24th to 26th September 2018.	ISMPP 40th Annual conference	in the “and National symposium” on Microbial based strategies for improvement for soil and plant health.		Participated and presented poster	Karnataka University, Dharwad,	National
11	3 -7th Jan, 2017.	Conference	Indian Science Congress Association		Participated and presented poster	SV University, Tirupati,	National
12	8-9th August, 2016.	Conference	Science and Technology: Future Challenges and Solutions		Participated	Vijnana Bhavan, University of Mysore, Mysuru,	International
13	January 3 to 7, 2016.	Conference	Indian Science Congress Association held during the 103rd Indian Science Congress held at from		Participated and presented poster	University of Mysore, Mysuru	National
14	August 3rd– 7th, 2016.	Conference	NABS-National seminar on Biological products of crop, Animal and Human Health-Problems		Participated and presented poster	University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru,	National
15	February 18th -19th, 2015.	Conference	Chemical Biology		Participated and presented poster	University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru,	International
16	2015	Conference	Metabolomics		Participated and presented poster	Indian Institute of Science (IISC),Bangalore	International
17	21st and22ndFebruary2014.	KSTAregionalConference	“Science and Technology for Education and Health Care during		Participated and presented poster	JSS college of Arts, Commerce and Science” and Department of Studies in Biotechnology, Manasagangotri, Mysore-570 006,	National
18	29-30th November, 2012	Lecture Series	Bio-prospecting for Sustainable Development		Participate	University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru,	International
19	12th and 13th May, 2011	ISMPP South Zone Conference	Fungal Diversity and Emerging Crop Diseases”		Participated	Department of Studies in Botany, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore–570 006	National
20	1st-3rd October	Conference	Genomics, Proteomics and System Biology” held at on		Participated	Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bangalore	National
21	17th to 19th November 2008	30th annual conference and symposium	Advanced in biotechnology for Plant protection		Participated	University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru,	National
22	17th October 2007	Conference	Inauguration of “Biotechnology Wing”		Participated and presented poster	Department of Studies in Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore–570 006	National

Invited Talks

Sl. No.	Year	Name of the Program	Organization & Place
1	2019	Paper Presentation in Young Botanist award,	IBS Conference, Calicut,
2	2018	Paper Presentation in Young Scientist award	ISCA, Manipal

Research Project

Sl. No.	Year	Name of the Research Project	Co -investigator(s)	Funding Agency	Status
1.	2024	Project "Studies on the Efficacy of Biogenic Nanoformulations on Mycorrhizal Association and Selected Plant Health Conditi	–	DST SEED and Mahajana Research Foundation	Ongoing

Workshop/FDP/Training Programme

Sl. No.	Year	Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme	Name of Organizer	Role
1	09th August 2023,	Reorientation of Faculty Programme	Government of India, Guru Angad Teaching Learning Centre, A Centre of Ministry of Education on PMMMNMTT, and SBRR Mahajana First Grade College.	Teacher training program
2	March 17, 2023	Reorientation of Faculty Programme	UGC Autonomy Grantsat Pooja Bhagavat Memorial Mahajana Education Centre, Mysuru.	Faculty Programme
3	11-12 December 2023.	Participated on Genotoxicity organized at on	Cell Culture Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Pooja Bhagavat Memorial Mahajana Education Centre, SBRRMFGC (Autonomous) PG wing, Metagalli, Mysuru	Two-Days Hands-on-Workshop
4	26th September to 2nd October 2022	Participated and presented in FDP on preparedness for NAAC – Importance of Documentation	Campus technology and SBRR Mahajana First Grade College.	FDP
5	20th August 2022	Participated in on ‘Digital Industry – IT Infrastructure Design, Development and Maintenance	Computer Science Department, SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, PG center	One day Faculty Development Program
6	17th October 2022,	Participated qRT-PCR Training	Department of Studies in Biochemistry, Scholl of Life Sciences, Pooja Bhagavat Memorial Mahajana Education Centre, Mysuru.	one day workshop on and in hands on training
7	2016	Fluorescence Microscopy, Image Acquisition, Processing and Analysis.	Jointly Organized bySri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, University of Mysore, India and Stellenbosch University, South Africa, Carl Zeiss	International workshop
8	10th -12th September 2014	Three days handling of Scientific Equipment (Batch – II) – IOE	IOE, Vijana Bhavan, Manasagangotri, Mysuru.	Workshop
9	2016	GASYM – Global Association of Scientific Young Minds,	–	Participated as volunteer
10	March 19, 2024	Intercollegiate Life Sciences Quiz for under graduate students	Department of Studies in Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Pooja Bhagavat Memorial Mahajana Education Centre, SBRRMFGC (Autonomous) PG wing, Metagalli, Mysuru.	Organizing member

Awards/Achievements

Sl. No.	Year	Name of the Awards / Achievements	Description	Name of Organization
1	2022	NPDF Best poster Award	NPDF	Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) and American Chemical Society (ACS)
2	2020	Honored with DST -AWASAR Award,	Augmenting Writing Skill for Articulating Research	DST
3	2021	Honored with InSc Research Excellence Award,	Publication	Institute of Scholars (InSc), unit of SDPL.
4	2019	Best poster award (II) ISMPP 40th Annual	National symposium	ISMPP
5	2017	Best poster award Indian Science Congress Association	National symposium	ISCA
6	2015	Best poster award	National symposium	National Academy of Biological Sciences
7	2015	Best Poster Award	National symposium	Indian Institute of Science

Consultancy

Sl. No.	Year	Name of Organization	Role
1.	2019	The Indian Botanical Society.	Life member
2.	2016	Indian Science Congress Association	Life member
3.	2021	Institute of Scholars (InSc), unit of SDPL.	Life member

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