Plant Tissue Culture and Abiotic Stress Interaction in Plants, Mushroom Cultivation

• B.Sc. , 2005 , University of Bikaner
• M.Sc. Botany , 2007 , Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
• Ph.D. (Botany) , 2012 , Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
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Assistant Professor, Hansraj College, University of Delhi from 07.10.2022 to Till date

Assistant Professor, Hindu College, University of Delhi from 20.07.2015 to 06.10.2022

Assistant Professor, Miranda House, University of Delhi from 05.01.2015 to 19.07.2015

Assistant Professor, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi from 24.07.2013 to 20.11.2014

Assistant Professor, Khalsa College Main, Amaritsar from 02.07.2012 to 28.02.2013

Mycology and Phytopathology

Anatomy of Angiosperms

Reproductive Biology of Angiosperms

Co-curricular activities at Hindu College, University of Delhi:

1. Member, Central admission committee
2. Member, Prize distribution committee (Sub-committee of Founder’s Day)
3. Member, Core team for NAAC
4. Member, DBT STAR committee
5. Member, Organizing committee  of Asian Undergraduate Summit (AUS)
6. Member, Organizing committee of Hindu Fortnightly Lecture Series (HFLS)
7. Supervised groups of students for Innovation Projects, minor projects, internships etc.
8. Outreach activities under DBT STAR College Scheme.

In vitro production of Phytophthora parasitica Dast. resistant plants of Citrus jambhiri Lush. through induced mutagenesis.

Innovation Project: Green synthesis of nanoparticles and evaluation of their impact on physiobiochemical activity in Brassica juncea under salinity stress.

RDC Project: Cultivation of Edible Mushrooms: Skill Enhancement 

 Books: Savita, Anju Srivastava, Reena Jain, Pratap Kumar Pati (2022). Myconanotechnology: Green Chemistry for Sustainable Development. Bentham Books ISBN: ISBN (Online): 978-981-5051-36-0 ISBN (Print): 978-981-5051-37-7

Book Chapters:        

1.   Savita, Chopra, V. and Sharma, A. (2019). Environmental contaminants: Sources and effects" for the edited book entitled "Environmental Risk Factors and Natural Products: A Human Health Perspective" Editor(s): Ashita Sharma, Manish Kumar, Bentham Science banner. ISBN: 978-981-14-1095-6.   
2. Savita, Sharma, A. (2019). “Fungi as Biological control agents” for the edited book entitle ” Biofertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment (Soil Biology)” (Edt) Dr. Bhoopander Giri, Dr. Ram Prasad, Prof. Qiang-Sheng Wu and P Dr. Ajit Varma (Springer) ISBN- 978-3030189327 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-18933-4_18
3. Jatinder Kaur Katnoria, Savita, Amritpreet Kaur, Akanksha Bakshi, and Avinash Kaur Nagpal (2020). “Cancer Chemoprevention by Natural Plant Products and Their Derivatives: Clinical Trials” in edited book “Pharmacotherapeutic Botanicals for Cancer Chemoprevention” (Edt) Manish Kumar, Ashita Sharma. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5999-0_13 (Springer) ISBN 978-981-15-5999-0
4. Savita, Nagpal A.K., Pati P.K. (2021) Plant Tropane Alkaloids (TAs): Chemotaxonomic Significance, Biogenesis, and Biotechnological Interventions. In: Srivastava V., Mehrotra S., Mishra S. (eds) Tropane Alkaloids. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4535-5_1 ISBN- 978-981-334-534-8
5.  Savita (2021). Impacts of Air Pollutants on Forest Ecosystem and Role in Ecological Imbalance. In: Tiwari S., Saxena P. (eds) Air Pollution and Its Complications. Springer Atmospheric Sciences. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-70509-1_8 ISBN- 978-3-030-70509-1
6. Savita, Sharma, A, Kalia, R., Kumari A., Nagpal, A. (2021). “Genetic Engineering of Legumes for abiotic stress tolerance” for edited book entitled “Abiotic stress and legumes: Tolerance and Management” (Edt) Vijay Singh, Samiksha Singh, Durgesh Tripathi, Sheo Prasad, Renu Bhardwaj, Devendra Chauhan Publisher: Elsevier ISBN- 978-012-815-355-0.
7. Diksha Bagal, Ritika Vishnoi, Adeeb Rahman, Vrinda Sharma, Savita (2024). Role of Abscisic Acid in Abiotic Stresses. In: Edited book entitled “Phytohormones in Abiotic Stress” Edited By Dhandapani RajuORCID Icon, R Ambika RajendranORCID Icon, Ayyagari RamlalORCID Icon, Virendra Pal Singh. CRC Press (Taylor and Francis) eBook ISBN9781003335788

1. Savita, Virk, G.S. and Nagpal, A. (2011) In vitro selection of calli of Citrus jambhiri Lush. for tolerance to culture filtrate of Phytophthora parasitica and their regeneration. Physiology and Molecular Biology of plants, 7 (1):41-47. Impact Factor: 2.391 (SCI)
2. Savita, Singh, B., Virk, G.S. and Nagpal, A. (2011) Efficient micropropagation protocol for regeneration of Citrus jambhiri Lush. using cotyledon as explant. Physiology and Molecular Biology of plants, 17(2):161–169. Impact Factor: 2.391 (SCI)
3. Savita, Alka, Pati, P.K., Nagpal, A. and Virk, G.S. (2012) An efficient plant regeneration protocol for Citrus jambhiri Lush. and its comparative anatomical studies and molecular characterization. In vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant,48 (5): 512-520. Impact Factor: 2.404 (SCI)
4. Savita, Pati, P.K., Nagpal, A. and Virk, G.S. (2015) An efficient somatic embryogenesis protocol for Citrus jambhiri and assessment of clonal fidelity of plantlets using RAPD markers, J. Plant Growth Regulation , 34 (2), 309-319. Impact Factor: 3.601 (SCI)
5. Savita, Pati, P.K., Virk, G.S. and Nagpal, A. (2017). In vitro selection of resistant/tolerant mutants lines of Citrus jambhiri Lush. using crude culture filtrate of Phytophthora parasitica and their Random Amplification of Polymorphic DNA analysis. Journal of Phytopathology, 165 (11-12), 771-781 DOI: 10.1111/jph.12617 Impact Factor: 1.826 (SCI)
6. Other Publications: Savita, Vijay, Virk, G.S. and Nagpal, A. (2010) Effect of explant types and plant growth regulators on callus induction and plantlet regeneration in Citrus jambhiri Lush. Environment and We-An International Journal of Science and Technology 5: 97-106.
7. Savita (2012). Evergreen revolution. Dreams 2047, November 2012, Vol. 15(2): 34-35.
8. Savita, Virk, G.S. and Nagpal, A. (2012) Citrus diseases caused by Phytophthora species. GERF Bulletin of Biosciences. 3(1):18-27.
9. Savita, (2014). Genetic Engineering of Citrus for Agronomic traits. Cotemporary Pant Sciences (An annual newsletter published by the Botanical Society “Kalpvrikshya” of Department of Botany, Deen Dayal Upadhayaya College, University of Delhi, Delhi).
10. Savita, Srivastava A, Jain R, Pati, P.K., Koul, KK (2022). Plant Mediated Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles and their Role in Mitigation of Abiotic Stress in Crop Plants: A Review. Ecology and Environmental Analysis. 10(1): 1077-1103.
11. Justine, A.K., Kaur, N., Savita, Pati, P.K. (2022). Biotechnological Interventions in Banana: Current Knowledge and Future Prospects. Heliyon (Cell-Press) 8(11): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11636 Impact Factor: 4.0 (SCI)
12. Anamika Sharma, Savita, Sonali Sonali,  Nitika Sharma, Satveer Singh, Rahil Dutta, Adarsh Pal Vig and Avinash Kaur Nagpal (2023). Bio-conversion of Jamun leaf litter and kitchen waste into vermicompost: implications for Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal in vitro conservation, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13399-023-04830-5 Impact Factor:  4.06 (SCI)

Paper Presentations:

1. Savita, Virk, G.S. and Nagpal, A. (2010). In vitro selection of calli of Citrus jambhiri Lush. for tolerance to culture filtrate of Phytophthora parasitica and their regeneration (Abstract). 13th Punjab Science Congress on Climate Change: Concerns and Solutions, organized by Punjab University, Chandigarh (Under the aegis of Punjab Academy of Sciences), February7-9, 2010. p. 206.
2. Savita, Alka, Virk, G.S. Singh, B. and Nagpal, A. (2009). Plant regeneration from callus cultures of Citrus jambhiri Lush. (Jatti Khatti) (Abstract). International Conference on Changing Environmental trends and Sustainable Development, organized by Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar, India, Feb. 7-9, 2009. p. 204.
3. Savita, Virk, G.S. and Nagpal, A. (2009). Tissue culture studies in Citrus jambhiri  Lush. (Jatti Khatti) (Abstract). 11th Plant Tissue Culture Association, organized by Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal, India, March 3-4, 2009. p. 209.
4. Savita, Vijay, Alka, Virk, G.S. and Nagpal, A. (2009). Effect of different explant types and plant growth regulators on callus induction and regeneration of rough lemon (Citrus jambhiri Lush.) (Abstract). National Seminar on Environment and Sustainable Development, organized by Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India,  Nov. 3-4, 2009. p. 29.
5. Alka, Savita, Virk, G.S. and Nagpal, A. (2009). Effect of malt extract and abscisic acid on direct regeneration from nodal segments of Citrus jambhiri Lush. (Abstract).  National Seminar on Environment and Sustainable Development, organized by Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India, November 3-4, 2009. p. 30.
6. Savita, Virk, G.S. and Nagpal, A. (2009). In vitro selection of Phytophthora parasitica tolerant plants of Citrus jambhiri Lush. (Abstract). 5th International Conference on Plant Pathology in the Globilized Era, organized by Indian Agricultural research Institute, New Delhi, India. November 10-14, 2009. p. 255.
7. Savita, Virk, G.S. and Nagpal, A. (2011). Somatic embryogenesis in Citrus jambhiri Lush. (Abstract). UGC Sponsored seminar on Environmental analysis and conservation, organized by Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India, March 21-22, 2011. p. 109.
8. Savita (2022) Biotechnological interventions in Citrus: Current and future prospects. International e-conference on ‘Mitigating environmental issues by sustainable approaches (ICMCESA-2022)’ organized by Acharya Narendra Dev College, DU, Delhi, Feb 24-28, 2022.
9. Anamika Sharma, Savita and Avinash Kaur Nagpal (2022) Effect of Organic Extracts on In vitro Germination and Growth of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal. National Coference on Current scientific Innovations and Ressarch in Plant Biology (CSIR-PB) May 27-28, 2022.
10. Co-author in paper presentation on ….Anamika Sharma, Savita and Avinash Kaur Nagpal (2022) Effect of Organic Extracts on In Vitro Germination and Growth of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal. National Conference on Current scientific Innovations and Research in Plant Biology (CSIR-PB) May 27-28, 2022. (First prize in paper presentation)
11. Presented paper on the topic entitled “Common Medicinal Plants and their relevance in Traditional system of medicine” in the National Conference on Medicinal Plants: Frontier areas of Research and Development held on March 16-17, 2023, organized by Department of Botany, Hansraj College, University of Delhi.
12.            Presented paper on the topic entitled “Mushroom Cultivation: Skill Enhancement and Entreprenuership”in National Education Conclave organized by Hansraj College, University of Delhi on 23-24 march, 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
13. Corresponding author in paper presentation on the topic entitled “Effect of leaf litter of Moringa oliefera on the growth of Oyster Florida” in the National Conference on Advances in Plant Biology (APB 2024): Innovation and Strategies for Sustainable agricultural Productivity for Viksit Bharat@2047 held on 10th February, 2024 organized by Department of Botany, Hansraj College, University of Delhi. (First Prize in poster presentation)
14. Co-author, in paper presentation on the topic entitled “Mushroom among us: A novel approach to green waste management and soil enrichment” in the National Science Day held on 27th-28th February, 2024 organized by Hansraj College, University of Delhi. (First prize in paper presentation)

• Resource Person, One Week Workshop for Laboratory Staff on “Laboratory Quality Management & Capacity Building” held on 17th July-21st July 2023 organized by Mahatma Hansraj Malviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Hansraj College.

• • • • Participated in the workshop VIROCON 2008 (XVIII National Conference of Indian Virological Society) oraganized by Department of Virology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh India.

• • • • Workshop cum Training on Management of Municipal Soplid and Plastic Waste (Sponsored by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India) organized by Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar and HRD Foundation, New Delhi. (April 16-17, 2009).

• Attended National Zone Master Resource Person’s Training Programme on TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE-2009, held at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar during June 29- July 1, 2009.The programme was catalyzed and supported by Rashtriya Vigyan evam Prodhyogiki Sanchar Parishad (RVPSP) and Vigyan Prasar (VP), Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi and organized by Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.

• Attended Workshop on “Bioinformatics Applications in Genomics & Proteomics” held at the Distributed Informatics Sub-Centre, Department of Biotechnology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 5th-6th November, 2011.

• Attended Workshop on “DNA Fingerprinting” held on 22nd January, 2016 at Hindu College, University of Delhi, under Science Setu programme organized by DBT and NII and seven colleges of University of Delhi including Hindu College, University of Delhi.

• Participated in the two-day workshop “Training the Trainers: IPR workshop” held on August 10-11, 2016 at Ramjas College, University of Delhi.

• Attended and assisted in the organization of 5 day workshop entitled “3rdAsian Undergraduate Summit 2017”organized by Hindu College, University of Delhi in Association with Singapore University” held at Hindu College, University of Delhi on 5th June, 2017 – 9th June, 2017.

• Attended “Workshop on Bonsai”  organized  by Department of Botany, Miranda House on March 22, 2018.

• Attended and assisted in the organization of 5 day workshop entitled “4th Asian Undergraduate Summit 2018”organized by Hindu College, University of Delhi in Association with Singapore University” held at Hindu College, University of Delhi on       1st July, 2018 – 7th July, 2018.

• Attended two weeks Interdisciplinary FDP organized by Department of Statistics, Hindu College, University of Delhi from 17th Dec. 2018- 28th Dec. 2018.

• Attended and assisted in the organization of 7 day workshop entitled “5th Asian Undergraduate Summit 2019”organized by Hindu College, University of Delhi in Association with Singapore University” held at Hindu College, University of Delhi on       1st July, 2018 – 8th July, 2019.

• National Workshop on Environment and Society: Inter linkages and Co-existence. Organized by Hindu College, University of Delhi in collaboration with UGC and STE.   Feb 27 -29, 2020.

• "Member of Organizing Committee" for the event "EMPOWERING DIVERSITY IN SCIENCE, GWB-2021" organized by Hindu College and Association of Chemistry Teachers in collaboration with International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, (IUPAC) on 9th February 2021.

• Member of Organizing Committee of Hindu Fortnightly Lecture Series (HFLS) organized by Hindu College Innovation Council (HCIC) under the aegis of MOEs Innovation Cell (Govt. of India) in association with Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), NEERI and STE during the academic session 2021.
• Attended Two week Interdisciplinery FDP/Refresher Course on "Managing online classes and Co-creating moocs 6.0"  from 05-19 July 2021  organized by TLC Ramanujan College.
• Attended Four Week Faculty Indiction (Orientation) Programme (advanced) from 26 July- 24 August 2021 organized by TLC Ramanujan College.

Conferences/ symposia/seminars attended

National:

• National Seminar on Depleted Uranium: Environmental Hazards held on April 5, 2008, organized by Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.

• Seminar on Ecological Challenges and Social Responsibilities held on August 6, 2008, organized by Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.

• Attended National Symposium on NEW BIOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE organized by Punjab University, Chandigarh in collaboration with All India Biotech Association, New Delhi. February 5-6, 2009.

• Attended and presented poster at UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Environment and Sustainable Development, organized by Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar during November 3-4, 2009.

• Attended and presented a Paper (oral) at 13th Punjab Science Congress on Climate Change: Concerns and Solutions, organized by Punjab University, Chandigarh (Under the aegis of Punjab Academy of Sciences) during February 7-9, 2010.
• Attended and presented a poster entitled “In vitro induced mutagenesis in Citrus jambhiri Lush. to produce Phytophthora parasitica resistant/tolerant plants.” at DBT and DST Sponsored National Conference on Climate Change in Indian Perspective, organized by Department of Botany, Deen Dayal Upadhayaya College, University of Delhi, Delhi during March 2-3, 2015 at Conference Centre of University of Delhi, Delhi.
• Attended “Webinar on Innovation: Creating impact and prosperity for tomorrow” organized by HFLS, Hindu College on 22nd Jan. 2021.
• Attended “Webinar on What is Exciting about Science?” organized by HFLS, Hindu College on 9th Feb., 2021.
• Attended “Webinar on Emerging Challenges For Youth Volunteers: Innovation, Inclusion & Integration” organized by HFLS, Hindu College on 25th Feb., 2021.
• Attended “Webinar on Story of Inventions” organized by HFLS, Hindu College on 23rd March, 2021
• Attended “Webinar on Creativity and Innovation” organized by HFLS, Hindu College on 21st  April, 2021.
• Attended the  “SMART  SUMMIT  –  2021”  a  National Conference  on  19th June  2021  through  Online/  Video  Conference.
• Attended webinar "“Implementation of Academic Bank of Credits” organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of Ministry of Education on 10th July 2021.
• Attended National conference on "Seaweed India 2021"

International:

• Attended and presented a paper (oral) at the International Conference on Changing Environmental Trends and Sustainable Development (CETAS-2009) during February 9-11-2009.

• Attended and presented poster at 5th International Conference on Plant Pathology in the Globilized Era, organized by Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India during November 10-13, 2009.