Research

Publications

  • R B, Smitha, et.al. First Report on Somatic Embryo and Shoot Induction in Lindernia manilaliana Sivar. (RET): A Step Toward Sustainable Reintroduction. Environmental Reports ; an International Journal. Vol.7, no.2, 2025, pp.124-128
  • R N Parvathy and R.B Smitha et.al. Purple fleshed Sweet Potato: A Natural source of anticancer compounds and its pharmacogenetic evaluation. International Jourrnal of Multidisciplinary Research. Vol.7, no.3, 2025, pp.1-8.
  • R N Parvathy and R.B Smitha et.al. Pharmacognostic properties and anticancerous activity in sweet potato(Ipomoea batatas). International Journal of Novel Researchand Development. Vol. 10, 2025,  pp.  646-654.
  • K Najla and R B Smitha et.al. Swwt potato (Ipomoea batatas): An emerging natural source for antibacterial and anticancer therapy. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. Vol. 14, no.2, 2025, pp.295-299.
  •  R Aswathy and R B Smitha et.al. Phytochemical and antibacterial studies on seeds of Sesbania grandiflora Linn.: A novel report. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. Vol. 13, no.4, 2024, pp. 142-53.
  • R B Smitha et.al. Phytochemical  screening studies on leaf extract of Sesbania grandiflora (L.). Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research. Vol. 11, no.8, 2024, pp. 330-348.
  • Santhakumaran, Prasanthkumar, T. U. Aryamol, and Chinnu K. Sabu. “Metabolic Profiling, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic and Antibacterial Activities of Two Marine Macroalgae from Southeast Coast of Tamil Nadu, India.” Indian Hydrobiology. Vol. 23, no.2, 2024, pp. 545-60.
  • Thomas Sallykutty et. al. Qualitative Phytochemical Tests and Bioactivity of  Vitex negundo  L Leaf Extracts against Aedes aegypti L. Reflection. Vol.1, no.1, 2023, pp. 80-87.
  • Joy, Anita, et al. “Medicinal Plant Latex: A Comparative Study of the Phytochemical, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties.” International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol. 7, no.  1, 2022, pp. 533–541, www.botanyjournals.com
  • Sunil, M. A, Santhakumaran Prasanthkumar  et al. “Protective Effect of (+)-Catechin Against Lipopolysaccharide Induced Inflammatory Response in RAW 264.7 Cells through Downregulation of NF-κB and p38 MAPK.” Inflammopharmacology, vol. 29, 2021, pp. 1139-55, doi:10.1007/s10787-021-00827-6.
  • Geo Joseph and  R B Smitha. Isolation and characterization of Acinetobacter baumanni possessing high efficiency to degrade hydrocarbons. Journal of Bioremediation and Biodegradation. 2021. Impact Factor 3.5. ISSN No. 2155-6199.
  • Salish J Menachery and R B Smitha. Isolation and characterization of Pseudomonas plecoglossida from medical college sewages. Journal of Microbiologicalmethods. 2021. Impact Factor 2.544. ISSN No. 0167-7012.
  • M Sajitha and  R. B Smitha. Raw starch substrates enhances the production of alpha amylase from Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki by solid state fermentation. Process Biochemistry. 2021.Impact Factor 3.225. ISSN No. 1359-5113.
  • Jini PG and Smitha RB. Biochemical, histochemical and anatomical evidencesagainst the stress of endosulfan on Vigna sinensis growth stages. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology.2021. Impact factor 2.814. ISSN No. 1011-1344.
  • Thasleena MA and Smitha RB. Oxidative stress enzymes on selected mangroves of Northern Kerala and Lakshadweep islands. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology. 2021.Impact factor 2.814. ISSN No. 1011-1344.
  • Anooja PS and Smitha RB. Antibacterial effects of leaf, bark and root extracts of selected mangroves in Kerala. International Journal of Antimicrobial agents.2021. Impact factor 4.128. ISSN No. 0924-8579.
  • Joy, Anita, et al. “An Investigation on Dandruff and Development of a Herbal Anti dandruff Agent.” International Journal of Botany Studies, vol. 6, no. 2, 2021, pp. 481–484, www.botanyjournals.com
  • Babu, Shilpa, Joy, Anita, et al. “A Study on the Nutritional, Phytochemical, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Dioscorea esculenta L. (Cherukizhanghu).” International Journal of Botany Studies, vol. 6, no. 4, 2021, pp. 552–557, www.botanyjournals.com
  • Joy, Anita, et al. “In Vitro Study of Biological Activity in Essential Oil of Curcuma amada Roxb.” International Journal of Botany Studies, vol. 6, no. 6, 2021, pp. 10–14, www.botanyjournals.com
  • Santhakumaran, Prasanthkumar, S. A. Ayyapan, and J. G. Ray. “Nutraceutical Applications of Twenty-Five Species of Rapid-Growing Green Microalgae as Indicated by Their Antibacterial, Antioxidant and Mineral Content.” Algal Research, vol. 47, 2020, 101878, doi:10.1016/j.algal.2020.101878.
  • Ray, J. G., Prasanthkumar Santhakumaran, and S. K. Kookal. “Phytoplankton Communities of Eutrophic Freshwater Bodies (Kerala, India) in Relation to the Physicochemical Water Quality Parameters.” Environment, Development and Sustainability, vol. 23, 2020, pp. 259-90, doi:10.1007/s10668-019-00579-y.
  • Santhakumaran, Prasanthkumar, et al. “Experimental Evaluation of the Culture Parameters for Optimum Yield of Lipids and Other Nutraceutically Valuable Compounds in Chloroidium saccharophilum (Kruger) comb. nov.” Renewable Energy, vol. 147, 2020, pp. 1082-97, doi:10.1016/j.renene.2019.09.071.
  • Nooruddeen Jabbar and Sallykutty Thomas.  A Study on Root Colonization of Medicinal Plants with Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi. Research and Reviews Journal of Botany.Vol. 9, no.1, 2020, pp.1-7
  • Santhakumaran, Prasanthkumar, S. K. Kookal, and J. G. Ray. “Bioprospecting of Three Rapid-Growing Freshwater Green Algae, Promising Biomass for Biodiesel Production.” BioEnergy Research, vol. 12, 2019, pp. 680-93, doi:10.1007/s12155-019-09990-9.
  • Sallykutty Thomas and Sanithamol P Sabu. Antibacterial and Phytochemical studies on the leaves  of Adenocalymma Alliaceum MIERS. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. Vol.10, no.6, 2019, pp.2819-2822.Impact factor 1.11 ISSN:2320-5148.
  • Raj RDA. Climbing species infestations on the roadside flora ofThiruvananthapuram city, Kerala, India: An inventory. Int. J. Pharm. & Biol. Sci, Vol.9, no.3, 2019, pp.1290-1297; ISSN: 2321-3272.
  • Raj RDA, 2019. Nutritional potential of Salacia fruticosa Wall. ex M.A. Lawson: Anunexplored wild edible fruit plant. The Pharma Innovation Journal Vo.8, no.2, 2019, pp. 688-692;ISSN: 2349-8242
  • Thomas Sallykutty. Effect of Growth regulators on callus and multiple shoot formation of Datura metel L. International Journal of Applied Research. Vo.4, no.2, 2018, pp. 216-219 Impact factor:5.2 ISSN:2394-5869
  • Santhakumaran, Prasanthkumar, S. K. Kookal, and J. G. Ray.  “Biomass Yield and Biochemical Profile of Fourteen Species of Fast-Growing Green Algae from Eutrophic Bloomed Freshwaters of Kerala, South India.” Biomass and Bioenergy, vol. 119, 2018, pp. 155-65, doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2018.09.021.
  • Raj RDA. Nutritional composition of fruits of Alangium salviifolium, sspSundanum (Miq.) Bloemp.: An underutilized edible fruit plant. J Pharmacogn Phytochem. Vo.7, no.2, 2018, pp.3145-3148; ISSN: 2349-8234.
  • Raja RDA, Appavoo MR. Nutritional Evaluation of Rubus glomeratus Blume – A Wild Edible Fruit Consumed by Kani Population in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. Trends in Biosciences, Vol.11, no.7, 2018, pp. 1622-1627; ISSN: 0974-8431.
  • Santhoshkumar, K., Prasanthkumar Santhakumaran, and J. G. Ray. “Biomass Yield, Oil Productivity and Fatty Acid Profile of Chlorella lobophora Cultivated in Diverse Eutrophic Wastewaters.” Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, vol. 11, 2017, pp. 338-44, doi:10.1016/j.bcab.2017.08.006.
  • Thomas Sallykutty  and  V.B Chippy. Micromorphological and Phytochemical Studies on the Leaves of Simarouba glauca DC. Dominican Discern. A Refereed Journal for interdisciplinary Studies. Vol. 2, no.3 2017, pp. 6-12 ISSN:2454-5708
  • Thomas Sallykutty. Ethnomedicinal Plants Used by Malayaraya Tribes of Moozhikkal, Idukki District.  Dominican Discern. A Refereed Journal for interdisciplinary Studies. Vol. 1, no.4, 2016, pp. 6-13. ISSN: 2454-5708
  • Thomas Sallykutty. Pharmacognostic and Phytochemical constituents of leaves of Jatropha multifida Linn and Jatropha podagrica Hook.,Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry.Vol.5, no.2, 2016, pp. 243-246. Impact Factor 0.255 ISSN:2349-8234
  • Santhoshkumar, K., Prasanthkumar Santhakumaran, and J. G. Ray. “Experimental Assessment of Productivity, Oil-Yield and Oil-Profile of Eight Different Common Freshwater-Blooming Green Algae of Kerala.” Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, vol. 8, 2016, pp. 270-77, doi:10.1016/j.bcab.2016.10.007.
  • Santhoshkumar, K., Prasanthkumar Santhakumaran, and J. G. Ray. “Chlorococcum humicola (Nageli) Rabenhorst as a Renewable Source of Bioproducts and Biofuel.” Journal of Plant Studies, vol. 5, no. 1, 2016, pp. 48-57, doi:10.5539/jps.v5n1p48.
  • R B Smitha et.al. Efficiency of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki in crude solid fermented matter against the coconut pest, Aceria guerreronis. Bt Research,Vol. 6, no.2, 2015, pp. 1-10.
  • R B Smitha et. al. Purification and characterization of amylase from Bacillus thuringiensissubsp. Kurstaki. Bt Research, Vol. 6, no.3, 2015, pp. 1-8.
  • V N Jisha and R B  Smitha et.al. Biphasic fermentation is an efficient strategy for the overproduction of δ-endotoxin from Bacillus thuringiensis. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 175, 2015,: 1519-1535.
  • K P Surya and R B Smitha et.al. Induction of seed germination in the RET medicinal plant, Jyothishmathi (Celastrus paniculatus Willd.). International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences,Vol. 6, no. 3, 2015, pp. 18-24
  • Cheruvathur MK, Abraham J and  Thomas DT. In vitro micropropagation and flowering in Ipomoea sepiaria Roxb. An important ethanomedicinal plant. Vol.4, no.1, 2015, pp. 49-53. Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction.
  • Abraham J and Thomas DT. Plant regeneration from organogenic callus and assessment of clonal fidelity in Elephantopus scaber Linn., an ethnomedicinal herb. Vol.21, no.2, 2015, pp. 269-277. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants.
  • Abraham J and Thomas DT. An efficient shoot regeneration system for medicinally important Elephantopus scaber Linn. Vol. 15, no.2, 2015, pp. 94-99. Crop Breeding and Applied Biotechnology.
  • Santhoshkumar, K., Prasanthkumar Santhakumaran, and J. G. Ray. “Biomass Productivity and Fatty Acid Composition of Chlorella lobophora V. M. Andreyeva, a Potential Feed Stock for Biodiesel Production.” American Journal of Plant Sciences, vol. 6, 2015, pp. 2453-60, doi:10.4236/ajps.2015.615247.
  • V N Jisha and R B Smitha and Benjamin S. Thermo and detergentstable alkaline protease from Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki. Bt Research, Vol. 6, no.6, 2015, pp. 1- 10.
  • Jisha VN, Smitha RB and Sailas Benjamin. An Overview on the Crystal Toxins from Bacillus thuringiensis. Advances in Microbiology, Vol. 3, 2014, pp. 462-472. Impact factor – ISSN Online: 2165-3410.
  • P Drisyadas, Smitha RB, Benjamin S and Madhusoodnan. Induction of in vitro flowering and callogenesis in Blepharis maderaspatensis L. (Acanthaceae), a medicinal plant. Annals of Plant Sciences, Vol.3, no.08, 2014, pp.799-803.
  • S Sini , R B Smitha and Madhusoodanan PV. Induction of sporocarp development in vitro in the mosquito fern, Azolla rubra R. Br. Annals of Plant Sciences, Vol. 4, no.02, 2014, pp. 994 – 1002.
  • R B Smitha, P V Madhusoodanan and Prakashkumar R. Anticancer activity of Acanthus ilicifolius Linn. From Chettuva mangroves, Kerala, India. International Journal of Bioassays, Vol. 3, no.11, 2014, pp. 3452-3455.
  • P V Madhusoodanan, V K, Sreeranjini, Smitha RB and Prakashkumar R. Invasion of Salvinia molesta D.S. Mitchell (African payal) in Kerala and its management. Indian Fern Journal, Vol. 31, 2014, pp. 162-172.
  • P V Madhusoodanan, R Prakshkumar, Sreernjini VK and Smitha RB. Ecology of South Indian Pteridophytes. Indian Fern Journal, Vol. 31, 2014. pp. 173 -186.
  • Thomas D, Augustine S, Abraham J, Thomas DT, Prakash J. In vitro antibacterial activity of ZnO nanoparticles prepared using sodium dodecyl sulfate as stabilizing agent. Romanian J. Biophys. Vol. 24, 2014, pp. 295-303.
  • Thomas D, Abraham J, Sunil CV, Augustine S, Thomas DT. Antibacterial activity of pure and cadmium doped ZnO thin film. Am. J. Pharm. Res. Vol.4, 2014, pp. 1612-6
  • Raj RDA, Appavoo MR. Ethnobotanical documentation of wild edible fruits used by Kani tribal community of Kilamalai Forest in Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve. J Basic and Applied Biol., Vol.7, no.1, 2014, pp. 250 – 254; ISSN: 0973 – 8207.
  • R B Smitha, et. al . A monograph on amylases from Bacillus spp. Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology, Vol. 4, 2013, pp. 227-241. Impact factor 1.778. ISSN No. 2156-8502.
  • R B Smitha,  V N Jisha and Sailas Benjamin. Potato flour is an efficient supplement for the enhanced production of endospore and -endotoxin from Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki by solid-state fermentation. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Vol. 116, 2013, pp. 595-601. Impact factor 2.149. ISSN No. 1389-1723
  • V N Jisha,  R B Smitha, Pradeep S, Sreedevi S, Unni KN, Sajith S, Priji P, Sarath JM and Sailas Benjamin. Versatality of microbial proteases. Advances in Enzyme Research, Vol. 1, 2013, pp. 39 – 51. ISSN Online: 2328-4854.
  • R B Smitha, VN Jisha, Sajith S and Sailas Benjamin. Dual Production of Amylase and δ-Endotoxin by Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki during Biphasic Fermentation. Microbiology, Vol. 82, 2013, pp. 794–800. Impact factor – 2.852.
  • Cheruvathur MK, Abraham J, Thomas DT. Plant regeneration through callus organogenesis and true-to-type conformity of plants by RAPD analysis in Desmodium gangeticum (Linn.) DC. Applied biochemistry and biotechnology. Vol. 169, no. 6, 2013, pp. 1799-1810.
  • Abraham J, Thomas DT. Antibacterial activity of medicinal plant Cyclea peltata (Lam) Hooks & Thoms. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease. Vol.2, 2012. S280-S284
  • Raj RDA, Appavoo MR. Total monomeric anthocyanin composition of someunder exploited fruits used by Kani tribal community of Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve. J. plant dev. sci. Vol. 4, no.4, 2012, pp.541-544; ISSN: 0974 – 6382.
  • C. Athira, Rilma Rappai, Joseph Louis Olekkengil and R.B. Smitha. Efficacy studies of δ- endotoxins from Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki against Aphis craccivora and Ferrisia virgata. Journal of Actabiologica. 2011.eISSN No. 2279-0160.
  • Rilma Rappai, C. Athira, Joseph Louis Olekkengil and R.B. Smitha. Efficacy studies of δ- endotoxins from Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki against Red cottonbug, Dysdercus singulatus. Journal of Actabiologica. 2011. eISSN No. 2279-0160.
  • Jayakumar K, Raj RDA, Raj C, Madhuri TG. Antibacterial potency of the extractof a medicinal hydrophyte, Vallisneria spiralis L., J Basic and Applied Biol. Vol.5, no.4, 2011, pp. 206-208; ISSN: 0973 – 8207.
  • K Jayakumar, S Nithyan, Raj RDA, Raj C, Remanibai. Documentation of monochlamydous plants of  Kunnathukal panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India, J Basic and Applied Biol. Vol.5, no. 3&4, 2011, pp. 214-219; ISSN: 0973 – 8207.
  • K Jayakumar, Raj RDA, Raj C, Madhuri TG. An insight into the nutritional aspects of the under exploited leafy vegetable, Aniseia martinicensis (Jacq.) Choisy, Basic and Applied Biol. Vol.5, no.4, 2011, pp.  209-213; ISSN: 0973 – 8207.
  • K Jayakumar, Raj RDA, Raj C, Madhuri TG, Jeeva. Screening Ethanolic extracts of  Riccia billardieri for Antibacterial activity, J Basic and Applied Biol. Vol.5, no.3, 2011, pp.237 – 240; ISSN: 0973 – 8207.
  • Abraham J, Cheruvathur MK, Mani B, Thomas DT. A rapid in vitro multiplication system for commercial propagation of pharmaceutically important Cyclea peltata (Lam) Hook & Thoms. based on enhanced axillary branching. Industrial crops and products. Vol. 31, no.1, 2010, pp. 92-98.
  • Cheruvathur MK, Abraham J, Mani B, Thomas DT. Adventitious shoot induction from cultured internodal explants of Malaxis acuminata D. Don, a valuable terrestrial medicinal orchid. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC). Vol. 101, no.2, 2010, pp. 163-170
  • R B Smitha., T Bennans., Mohankumar C. and Benjamin S. Oxidative stress enzymes in Ficus religiosa L.: Biochemical, histochemical and anatomical evidences. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, Vol. 95, 2009, pp.17 – 25. Impact factor 2.814. ISSN No. 1011-1344.
  • Abhilash P., Pradeep S., Smitha R.B., Jisha V.N., Balachandran S. and Benjamin S.  Effect of certain anti-diabetic ayurvedic drugs against microbes causing diabetes-dependent infections. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, Vol. 3, 2009, pp. 503-516. Impact factor – 1.0. ISSN No. 0973-7510.
  • Raj RDA, Raj RDA, Remanibai R, Prakash JW. The analytical estimation of ascorbic acid in some fruits and vegetables in different cooking methods, Plant Archives, Vol. 8, no. 1, 2008, pp. 203-205; ISSN: 0972 – 5210.
  • Raj RDA, Raj RDA, Prakash JW. Study on some traditional anti venomous herbal treatments of Kani tribe in a part of Agasthya Forest, South Kerala, India, Plant Archives, Vol.7, no.2, 2007, pp. 643-646; ISSN: 0972 – 5210.
  • Raj RDA, et.al. Wild Edible Fruits inScott Christian College Campus, Nagercoil, Cape Comorin, Peninsular India. J.Nat.Con. Vol.18, no.2, 2006, pp. 349-356; ISSN: 0970 – 5945.
  • Conference presentations
  • Arya Mol, TU, and Prasanthkumar Santhakumaran. “Metabolic Profiling, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic and Antibacterial Activities of Two Marine Macroalgae from Southeast Coast of Tamil Nadu, India.” International Colloquium on Biochemical Engineering, 2 Aug. 2024, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, Kerala.
  • Mohan, Parvathy P., and Prasanthkumar Santhakumaran. “Evaluation of the Biostimulant Effects of Three Marine Macroalgae on Capsicum annuum L.” Virtual International Conference on Role of Science and Technology in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals, 16-17 June 2023, Newman College, Thodupuzha, Kerala.
  • Praveen, Anupama, and Prasanthkumar Santhakumaran. “Bioprospecting of Chondracanthus sp and Chaetomorpha sp as a Potential Bioresource of Bioactive Compounds.” National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Life Sciences, 10 Mar. 2023, Alphonsa College, Pala.
  • Santhakumaran, Prasanthkumar. “Indigenous Freshwater Green Algae of Kerala as a Bioresource for Nutraceuticals.” DST-UKERI International Workshop, 20 Jan. 2022, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
  • Smitha RB (2019). Isolation and partial purification of Catechol 2,3 dioxygenase from Aspergillus flavus-an oil degrading fungus. NGBT 2019 at Taj Lands Hotel Mumbai from 2nd to 4th October 2019.
  • Smitha RB (2018). Isolation and partial purification of Catechol 2,3-dioxygenase from Paeciliomyces fumosus-an oil degrading fungus. International Biodiversity Congress(IBC 2018) 4-6 th October 2018 at Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, India.
  • Raj, RDA. Presented a paper entitled “Nutritional Evaluation of Rubus glomeratus Blume – A WildEdible Fruit Consumed by Kani Population in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve” in the Three-day National Seminar on Insight into the Interdisciplinary Perspectives of Chemical and Biosciences Organized by Govt. Arts College, Thiruvananthapuramfrom 26th to 28th February 2018.
  • Raj, RDA. Presented a paper entitled “Wild edible fruits consumed by Kani tribal community of Arukani Hills in Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve” in the National Seminar on Environment, Development and Sustainability with special reference to Biodiversityof Western Ghats organized by Organized by Departments of Botany & Zoology, Nirmalagiri College, Kannur on 23rd January 2015.
  • Raja RDA. Presented a paper in the National Seminar on Environment, Development and Sustainability with special reference to Biodiversity of Western Ghats organized by Organized by Departments of Botany & Zoology, Nirmalagiri College, Kannur on23rd January 2015
  • Abraham J and Thomas DT. Bioactivity directed isolation and identification of a flavanone derivative 8-hydroxyl naringenin from Elephantopus scaber Linn Organized by Sree Narayana College for Women Kollam On August 28-29th 2014.
  • Abraham J and Thomas DT. Callus induction and shoot organogenesis from leaf explants of Elephantopus scaber Linn, a medicinal plant. Organized by Sree Narayana College Cherthala On March 4-5th 2014
  • Smitha RB (2014). Effect of endosulfan on certain biochemical and histochemical mechanisms in Vigna sinensis. International conference on Biosciences-state of the art achievements held at Lake song Resort Kumarkom on 11-12th September 2014.
  • Abraham J and Thomas DT. A protocol for callus induction and shoot regeneration from cotyledonary explants of Elephantopus scaber linn, an ethnomedicinal plant. Organized by St. Thomas College Pala On 2013
  • Smitha RB (2013). Isolation of bacterial and fungal pathogen and demonstration of Koch postulates. First International conference on Biotechnology, Bioinformatics an Bioengineering conducted on 28 – 29 June 2013 at Tirupati.
  • Abraham J and Thomas DT. A protocol for callus induction and shoot regeneration from leaf explants of Elephantopus scaber linn an ethnomedicinal plant. Organized by Sree Narayana College Chempazhanthy On September 7-8th 2012
  • Abraham J and Thomas DT. Antibacterial activity of medicinal plant Cyclea peltata (Lam) Hooks & Thoms Organized by St. Thomas college Pala On November 22-23th 2011
  • Mency Xavier N, Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil, Smitha RB and Varghese CD (2010).  Antiviral activity of Azadirachta Indica, A. Juss. against Newcastle Disease Virus. Proceedings of the UGC sponsored National seminar on conservation and sustainable utilization of red listed medicinal plants of Western Ghats of India.
  • Smitha RB (2010). Antioxidant effect of Nigella sativa and Cuminum cyminum. International symbosium –cum-workshop in Acarology organized by Bidhan ChandraKrishi Viswavidyalaya, Kalyani, West Bengal, India from 8th to 10th April 2010.
  • Smitha RB, Sonu KR and Sailas Benjamin (2009). Isolation and characterization Bacillus spp. Proceedings of the national Seminar on “Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology”, Gregor Mendel Foundation, University of Calicut.
  • Smitha RB, Sonu KR and Sailas Benjamin (2009). Isolation and characterization Bacillus spp. Proceedings of the national Seminar on “Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology”, Gregor Mendel Foundation, University of Calicut.
  • Abraham J and Thomas DT. Effect of plant growth regulators on shoot multiplication and callus regeneration of ethnomedicinal plant Vallaris solanacea (Roth) D. KTZE.Organized by Carmel College Mala On February 25-26th 2009
  • Abraham J and Thomas DT. A quick in vitro propagation of Cyclea peltata (Lam) Hook & Thoms Organized by Bharathidasan University, Coimbatore On January 5-6th 2009
  • Sallykutty Thomas. Pharmacognostic and Phytochemical constituents of Jatropha species.5th International Seminar on Ayurveda organized by Institute for Post-Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Gujrat Ayurved University Jamnagar  5-7 January 2006.
  • Sallykutty Thomas. Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry of Euphorbiaceae. National Seminar on Herbal Technology organized by The Department of Botany The Maharaja Sayaji Rao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat. 28 -29 January 2005.

Book chapters

  • Santhakumaran, Prasanthkumar, and Jyothi Abraham. “Nanoscale Solutions for Agroecosystem Resilience through Microbial Innovations.” Exploring the Potential of Microbial Nanotechnology in Agroecosystem Sustainability, edited by N. M. Sudheep and E. K. Radhakrishnan, CRC Press, 2025. (In Press)
  • Appavoo MR, Raja RDA, 2020. Diversity and utilization of wild ediblefruits in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. In: Oommen V. Oommen, Laladhas K.P.and Erach Bharucha (ed.) Biodiversity and Livelihood: Lessons from Community Research in India. Bentham Science Publishers Ltd. Singapore. 256p. ISBN: 978-981-14-8307-3.
  • Santhakumaran, Prasanthkumar, and J. G. Ray. “Nutraceutical Prospects of Green Algal Resources in Sustainable Development.” Sustainable Bioprocessing for a Clean and Green Environment: Concepts and Applications, edited by J. Manuel and S. Arockiasamy, CRC Press, 2020, doi:10.1201/9781003035398.
  • Abraham J and Thomas DT (2016) Recent Advances in Asteraceae Tissue Culture. Plant Tissue Culture: Propagation, Conservation and Crop Improvement (pp.161-195) (Book). Springer.
  • Abraham J and Thomas DT (2016). Hairy root culture for the production of useful secondary metabolites. Biotechnology and Production of Anti-Cancer Compounds. Biotechnology and Production of Anti-Cancer Compounds (pp. 201-230) (Book).Springer.
  • Sallykutty Thomas and M. Daniel. Pharmacognostic and Phytochemical studies on Euphorbia thymifolia Linn and Euphorbia hirta Linn. Herbal Technology; Recent Treands and Progress. Scientific Publishers Jodhpur. 2007, ISBN:81-7233-479-6 pp.112-124
  • 106. Sallykutty Thomas and M. Daniel. Studies on Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry of Jatropha curcas Linn and Jatropha gossypifolia Linn. Herbal Technology; Recent Treands and Progress. Scientific Publishers Jodhpur.2007 ISBN:81-7233-479-6 pp155-170

Articles in Proceedings

  • Thomas D, Abraham J, Deshmuhk K and Sadasivuni KK. 2019 A scrutiny of antibacterial activity of pure and iodine doped ZnO thin films synthesized by mSILAR method. Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Materials , AIP conference proceedings.
  • Raj RDA, Appavoo MR, 2015. Total monomeric anthocyanin composition of someunderexploited fruits used by Kani tribal community of Agasthyamalai BiosphereReserve. In: Proceedings of the UGC sponsored National seminar on environment,development and sustainability with special reference to the biodiversity of Westernghats [25-28 January & 25,26 February 2015]. Organised by Departments of botany &Zoology, Nirmalagiri College, Kannur, Kerala.
  • Raj RDA, Raja RDA, Appavoo MR, 2015. Wild edible fruits consumed by Kani tribalcommunity of Arukani Hills in Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve In: In: Proceedingsof the UGC sponsored National seminar on environment, development andsustainability with special reference to the biodiversity of Western ghats [25-28 January& 25,26 February 2015]. Organised by Departments of botany & Zoology, NirmalagiriCollege, Kannur, Kerala.
  • Smitha RB (2010). Effect of Kinetin (6BA) on certain biochemical characteristics in rice under saline stress. Proceedings of the UGC sponsored National seminar on conservation and sustainable utilization of red listed medicinal plants of Western Ghats of India during September 2 – 3, 2010 at Newmann College Thodupuzha.
  • Priya and Smitha RB (2010). Antioxidant effect of Nigella sativa and Cuminum cyminum against rats. Proceedings of the UGC sponsored National seminar on conservation and sustainable utilization of red listed medicinal plants of Western Ghats of India.
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