Gaurab Gangopadhyay

Assistant Professor

Ph.D., University of Calcutta (1997)

Research Interest:   

  • Plant Genetics and Marker Assisted Breeding
  • Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology

 Current activities:  

  • Improvement of Sesame cultivars through MAS (Marker Assisted Selection)
  • Development of linkage and QTL (Quantitative Trait Loci) map of Mulberry for important agronomic traits
  • Understanding the role of molecular factors responsible for plant morphogenesis through Functional Genomics and Proteomics

 Past Research Works: 

  • Genotyping of cultivated jutes and their wild relatives
  • Understanding of molecular factor(s) behind sex expression in plants (Cucurbits and Gymnosperms)
  • Molecular Phylogeny and Genetics of speciation in Chenopodium
  • Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation in Pineapple and Beta
  • Somatic embryogenesis and encapsulation in different plant systems
  • Micro propagation and assessment of clonal fidelity of the tissue culture clones of Teak, Banana and Philodendron
  • Development of alternative matrix for plant tissue culture
  • Exploration of wild genetic resources for the aromatic compound 2AP from Pandanus
  • Salt and drought tolerant cell and callus line selection and regeneration of tolerant somaclones in Tobacco, Brassica and Rice

 Group members with present status:

       
 

Ranjana Prasad

 (JRF, ICMR-Adhoc)

  

Vivek Arora

(JRF, UGC-Adhoc)

  

Marufa Sultana 

(JRF, UGC- Maulana Azad National Fellow)

  

Important publication:

  1. R. Prasad and G. Gangopadhyay. Phenomic analyses of Indian and exotic accessions of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science 3 (13): 336-352 (2011).

  2. S. K. Roy, G. Gangopadhyay and K.K. Mukherjee. Is stem twinning form of Basella alba L. a naturally occurring variant? Current Science 98 (10): 1370 -1375 (2010).

  3. G. Gangopadhyay, S.K. Roy, S. Basu Gangopadhyay and K.K. Mukherjee. Agrobacterium - mediated genetic transformation of pineapple var. Queen using a novel encapsulation-based antibiotic selection technique. Plant Cell tissue and Organ Culture 97: 295-302 (Online version DOI 10.1007/s11240-009-9528-8) (2009).

  4. S.K. Roy, G. Gangopadhyay, K. Ghose, S. Dey, D. Basu and K.K. Mukherjee. A cDNA-AFLP approach to look for differentially expressed gene fragments in dioecious pointed gourd (Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.) for understanding sex expression. Current Science 94 (3): 381 – 385 (2008).

  5. G. Gangopadhyay, S. K. Roy, K. Ghose, R. Poddar, T. Bandyopadhyay, D. Basu and K.K. Mukherjee. Sex detection of Carica papaya and Cycas circinalis in pre flowering stage by ISSR and RAPD. Current Science 92(4): 524-526 (2007).

  6. G. Gangopadhyay, T. Bandyopadhyay, R. Poddar, S. Basu Gangopadhyay and K.K. Mukherjee. Encapsulation of pineapple micro shoots in alginate beads for temporary storage. Current Science 88(6): 972-977 (2005).

  7. G. Gangopadhyay, S. Das and K.K. Mukherjee. Speciation in Chenopodium in West Bengal, India. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 49: 503-510 (2002).

  8. G. Gangopadhyay, S. Das, S.K. Mitra, R. Poddar, B.K. Modak and K.K. Mukherjee. Enhanced rate of multiplication and rooting through the use of coir in aseptic liquid culture media. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 68(3): 301-310 (2002).

  9. G. Gangopadhyay, S. Basu and S. Gupta. In vitro selection and physiological characterization of NaCl- and mannitol – adapted callus lines in Brassica juncea. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 50: 161-169 (1997).

  10. G. Gangopadhyay, S. Basu, B.B. Mukherjee and S. Gupta. Effects of salt and osmotic shocks on unadapted and adapted callus lines of tobacco. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 49: 45-52 (1997).

 

Registration of Gene / Marker sequences in the GenBank:

  1. S. K. Roy, G. Gangopadhyay and K.K. Mukherjee. Zamia fischeri clone ZFM1 male-specific RAPD marker genomic sequence. GenBank Accession GQ141708 (2009).

  2. S. K. Roy, G. Gangopadhyay and K.K. Mukherjee. Zamia fischeri clone ZFF1 female-specific RAPD marker genomic sequence. GenBank Accession GQ141709 (2009).

  3. S. K. Roy, G. Gangopadhyay, K. Ghose, S. Dey, D. Basu and K. K. Mukherjee. Understanding sex expression in Trichosanthes dioica Roxb. GenBank Accessions EF192055 - EF192076, EF198868 - EF198876 (2006).

  4. G. Gangopadhyay, S. K. Roy, K. Ghose, R. Poddar, T. Bandyopadhyay, D. Basu and K.K. Mukherjee. Cycas circinalis clone CCM1 male-specific RAPD marker genomic sequence. NCBI Accession DQ386640 (2006).

Patent:

      “Downstream processing in micro propagation” (770/Cal/99 dtd. 09.09.99)

Full list of Publication:

  1. R. Prasad and G. Gangopadhyay. Phenomic analyses of Indian and exotic accessions of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science 3 (13): 336-352 (2011).

  2. G. Gangopadhyay. Sustainable management of plant genetic resources. In: Proceedings (ISBN 978-81-922305-6-6) of UGC sponsored National Seminar “Sustainable Resource Management: Myth or Reality” (Uluberia College, WB, Ed. S. Sen) Pp. 35-38 (2011).

  3. S.K. Roy, G. Gangopadhyay and K.K. Mukherjee. Is stem twinning form of Basella alba L. a naturally occurring variant? Current Science 98 (10): 1370 -1375 (2010).

  4. S.K. Roy and G. Gangopadhyay. Sex determination in plants: Genetic and Molecular aspects. Advances in Plant Biology. (Debidas Bhattacharya Birth Centenary Commemorative Volume). Visva-Bharati. (Eds. S. Mandal and S. Bhattacharya). Pp. 416 – 432 (2009).

  5. G. Gangopadhyay, S. K. Roy and K.K. Mukherjee. Plant response to alternative matrices for in vitro root induction. African Journal of Biotechnology 8 (13): 2923-2928 (2009).

  6. G. Gangopadhyay, S.K. Roy, S. Basu Gangopadhyay and K.K. Mukherjee. Agrobacterium - mediated genetic transformation of pineapple var. Queen using a novel encapsulation-based antibiotic selection technique. Plant Cell tissue and Organ Culture 97: 295-302 (Online version DOI 10.1007/s11240-009-9528-8) (2009).

  7. S. K. Roy, G. Gangopadhyay, K. Ghose, S. Dey, D. Basu and K.K. Mukherjee. A cDNA-AFLP approach to look for differentially expressed gene fragments in dioecious pointed gourd (Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.) for understanding sex expression. Current Science 94 (3): 381 – 385 (2008).

  8. G. Gangopadhyay, S. K. Roy, K. Ghose, R. Poddar, T. Bandyopadhyay, D. Basu and K.K. Mukherjee. Sex detection of Carica papaya and Cycas circinalis in pre flowering stage by ISSR and RAPD. Current Science 92(4): 524-526 (2007).

  9. S. Dey, K. Ghose, G. Gangopadhyay and D. Basu. Assessment of genomic diversity of wild and cultivated tomato through Resistance Gene Analogue Polymorphism and I2 homologues. Euphytica 154:219-230 (Online version DOI10.1007/s10681-006-9290-5) (2007).

  10. S.K. Roy, G. Gangopadhyay, T. Bandyopadhyay, B. K. Modak, S. Datta and K.K. Mukherjee. Enhancement of in vitro micro corm production in Gladiolus using alternative matrix. African Journal of Biotechnology 5(12): 1204-1209 (2006).

  11. B. Das, S. Roy, G. Gangopadhyay, R. Poddar and P.K. Saha. Testa ultra structures, water uptake pattern and seed germination of some medicinally important plants of Fabaceae. J. Bot. Soc. Beng. 60 (1): 50 – 64 (2006).

  12. G. Gangopadhyay, S. K. Roy and K.K. Mukherjee. Plant Biotechnology: New Horizon for Crop Improvement. Proceedings of UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar: emerging Trends in Biotechnology: A Symbiosis with Conventional Technology, organized by Sripat Singh College, Jiaganj, Murshidabad, WB, India, pp. 18 – 27 (2005).

  13. T. Bandyopadhyay, G. Gangopadhyay, S. K. Roy, B. K. Datta and K.K.  Mukherjee. Nypa fruticans of Sundarban Biosphere Reserve, West Bengal, India – Its genetic diversity and an approach for conservation. Phytomorphology 55(1and2): 39-47 (2005).

  14. Gangopadhyay, G., T. Bandyopadhyay, R. Poddar, S. Basu Gangopadhyay and K.K. Mukherjee. Encapsulation of pineapple micro shoots in alginate beads for temporary storage. Current Science 88(6): 972-977 (2005).

  15. G. Gangopadhyay. Impact of civilization on environment: A positive outlook. Proceedings of UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar: Impact of Civilization on Environment, organized by Jhargram Raj College and WB Govt College Teachers’ Association, held at Jhargram Raj College, Midnapur (W), WB, India, pp. 23-28 (2004).

  16. G. Gangopadhyay, T. Bandyopadhyay, B.K. Modak, S. Wongpornchai and K.K. Mukherjee. Micropropagation of Indian pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb.), a rich source of 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline. Current Science 87(11): 1589-1592 (2004).

  17. T. Bandyopadhyay, G. Gangopadhyay, R. Poddar and K.K. Mukherjee. Trichomes: their diversity, distribution and density in acclimatization of teak (Tectona grandis L.) plants grown in vitro. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 78: 113-121 (2004).

  18. G. Gangopadhyay, T. Bandyopadhyay, S. Basu Gangopadhyay and K.K. Mukherjee. Luffa sponge – a unique matrix for tissue culture of Philodendron. Current Science 86(2): 315-319 (2004).

  19. Y. Ramalakshmi Dutta, G. Gangopadhyay, S. Das, B. K. Dutta and K.K. Mukherjee. Esterase as a marker to study the genetic fidelity of micropropagated banana. Biologia Plantarum 47(3): 421-424 (2003/4).

  20. G. Gangopadhyay, T. Bandyopadhyay, S. Datta, D. Basu and K.K. Mukherjee. Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation in Indian Spinach (Beta palonga). Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology 4(3and4): 193-196 (2003).

  21. G. Gangopadhyay, S. Basu Gangopadhyay, R. Poddar, S. Gupta and K.K. Mukherjee. Micropropagation of Tectona grandis: assessment of genetic fidelity. Biologia Plantarum 46(3): 459-461 (2003).

  22. G. Gangopadhyay and K.K. Mukherjee. Regeneration in Chenopodium album L. via organogenesis and somatic embryogenesis. Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology 3 (3 and 4): 143-146 (2002).

  23. S. Datta, G. Gangopadhyay, S. K. Mitra and K.K. Mukherjee. Somatic embryogenesis in Indian Spinach (Beta palonga). Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology 3(1and2): 59-64 (2002).

  24. G. Gangopadhyay, R. Poddar, K.K. Mukherjee and S. Gupta. Varietal and species- interrelationship between cultivated and wild Sesamum. Indian Journal of Plant Genetic Resources 15(1): 23-27 (2002).

  25. G. Gangopadhyay, S. Das and K.K. Mukherjee. Speciation in Chenopodium in West Bengal, India. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 49: 503-510 (2002).

  26. S. Basu, G. Gangopadhyay and B.B. Mukherjee. Salt tolerance in rice in vitro: Implication of accumulation of Na+, K+ and proline. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 69(1): 55-64 (2002).

  27. G. Gangopadhyay, S. Das, S.K. Mitra, R. Poddar, B.K. Modak and K.K. Mukherjee. Enhanced rate of multiplication and rooting through the use of coir in aseptic liquid culture media. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 68(3): 301-310 (2002).

  28. G. Gangopadhyay and S. Basu. Proline as osmotic stress marker in in vitro system. In: Advances in Plant Physiology – vol III (Ed. Hemantaranjan, A.), Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur, India. pp. 283 – 304 (2000).

  29. G. Gangopadhyay and S. Basu. Isozymes and proteins as osmotic stress marker in in vitro system. In Advances in Plant Physiology – vol III (Ed. Hemantaranjan, A.), Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur, India. pp. 305 – 320 (2000).

  30. S. Basu, G. Gangopadhyay, R. Poddar, S. Gupta and B.B. Mukherjee. Proline enigma and osmotic stress – tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa L.). In: Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology – Emerging Trends. (Ed. Kavi Kishor, P.B.) Universities Press, Hyderabad, pp. 275-281 (1999).

  31. G. Gangopadhyay and S. Gupta. Plant micropropagation. In: Handbook on Entrepreneurial Chemical and Agro Technological Vision (Eds. Bhattacharyya, P. K. and Basu, S.) EDBCAT, WB, India, pp. 83-106 (1999).

  32. G. Gangopadhyay, R. Poddar and S. Gupta. Micropropagation of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) by in vitro multiple shoots production from nodal explants. Phytomorphology 48(1): 83-90 (1998).

  33. G. Gangopadhyay, S. Basu and S. Gupta. In vitro selection and physiological characterization of NaCl- and mannitol – adapted callus lines in Brassica juncea. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 50: 161-169 (1997).

  34. G. Gangopadhyay, S. Basu, B.B. Mukherjee and S. Gupta. Effects of salt and osmotic shocks on unadapted and adapted callus lines of tobacco. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 49: 45-52 (1997).

  35. S. Basu, G. Gangopadhyay, B.B. Mukherjee and S. Gupta. Plant regeneration of salt adapted callus of indica rice (var. Basmati 370) in saline conditions. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 50: 153-159 (1997).

  36. S. Basu, G. Gangopadhyay and B.B. Mukherjee. Isozymes of peroxidases and esterases as osmotic stress- markers in rice callus cultures. Indian J. Experimental Biology 35: 1359-1364 (1997).

  37. G. Gangopadhyay, S. Basu, B.B. Mukherjee and S. Gupta. Physiological changes of tobacco callus (Nicotiana tabacum L. var. Jayasri) grown under osmotic stress. In: Biotechnological Applications of Plant Tissue and Cell Culture. (Eds. Ravishankar, G.A. and Venkataraman, L.V.). Oxford IBH, New Delhi, pp. 386-392 (1997).

  38. S. Basu, G. Gangopadhyay, S. Gupta and B.B. Mukherjee. Physiological changes of Oryza sativa L. callus due to salt stress. In: Biotechnological Applications of Plant Tissue and Cell Culture. (Eds. Ravishankar, G.A. and Venkataraman, L.V.). Oxford IBH, New Delhi, pp. 380-385 (1997).

  39. G. Gangopadhyay, S. Basu, B.B. Mukherjee and S. Gupta. Salinity induced changes on peroxidases in Nicotiana tabacum (var. Jayasri) callus cultures. Indian J. Plant Physiology 1(4): 247-250 (1996).

  40. G. Gangopadhyay, B.B. Mukherjee and S. Gupta. In vitro cloning of Michelia champaca L. (Family Magnoliaceae). In: Management of Minor Forest Produce for Sustainability (Eds. Shiva, M.P. and Mathur, R.B.). Oxford IBH, New Delhi, pp. 150-159 (1996).

  41. S. Basu, G. Gangopadhyay, S. Gupta and B.B. Mukherjee. Screening for cross tolerance against related osmotic stress in adapted calli of salt sensitive and tolerant varieties of rice. Phytomorphology 46(4): 357-364 (1996).

  42. G. Gangopadhyay, S. Basu, B.B. Mukherjee and S. Gupta. Effects of an ionic and a non-ionic osmotic stresses on Nicotiana tabacum L. (var. Jayasri) callus lines. J. National Botanical Society 49: 95-101 (1995).

  43. S. Basu, G. Gangopadhyay, S. Gupta and B. B. Mukherjee. Establishment of callus cultures and regeneration of plantlets in three indica varieties of rice (Oryza sativa L.). J.  National Botanical Society 49: 109-114 (1995).

  44. G. Gangopadhyay, S. Basu, S. P. Mukherjee, R. Poddar, S. Gupta and B.B. Mukherjee. Water, salt and freezing stresses: Effect on relative water content, viability and banding patterns of some isozymes in Brassica juncea (L) Czern. callus. Ind. J. Plant Physiol. XXXVIII (1): 41-44 (1995).

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