Sanjeev Kumar

About

My research focuses on Plant Pathology and Plant Biotechnology, with specialization in plant–virus interactions and molecular approaches for crop improvement. I work on developing virus-resistant crops using CRISPR/Cas-based genome editing, transgenic technologies, and RNA interference strategies. I have expertise in plant tissue culture, transformation systems, and functional genomics. My research aims to enhance plant defense mechanisms and promote sustainable agriculture. I am also actively engaged in teaching and mentoring in Plant Pathology, Molecular Biology, and Plant Biotechnology, with a strong interest in interdisciplinary and translational research.

Employment

• International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology M. K. BHAN Young Researcher Fellow (Equivalent to Scientist-C)
  2023 - Present
• Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati DBT Research Associate-III
  2020 - 2023
• Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati SERB National Post doctoral Fellow
  2018 - 2020
• Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Senior Research Fellow
  2016 - 2018
• Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Junior Research Fellow
  2011 - 2012

Education

• Gauhati University Phd
  2013 - 2017
• Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya MSc.
  2009 - 2011
• Ranchi University BSc.
  2006 - 2009

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (41)

• Isolation and Functional Characterization of a Root-preferential Stress Responsive VrWRKY32 Gene Promoter in Mungbean using Agrobacterium Rhizogenes-mediated Stable Transformation with GFP and GUS Reporters
  Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 2026 DOI: 10.1007/s00344-026-12130-1
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• Geminiviral-CR-gRNA expressed in cowpea efficiently edited MYMV and MYMIV genome to provide resistance against cowpea yellow mosaic disease without hampering plant growth and yield
  BMC Plant Biology 2026 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-026-08250-1
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• Small RNA sequencing reveals drought-responsive microRNAs and regulatory networks in roots of mungbean genotypes differing in drought tolerance
  BMC Plant Biology 2026 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-026-09401-0
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• Geminivirus diseases of legumes in India: current status and approaches for management
  Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants 2025 DOI: 10.1007/s12298-024-01531-9
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• A robust in-vitro and ex-vitro Agrobacterium rhizogenes-mediated hairy root transformation system in mungbean for efficient visual screening of transformants using the RUBY reporter
  BMC Plant Biology 2025 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-025-06718-0
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• AN EFFICIENT PROCESS FOR TRANSFORMING MUNGBEAN
  Indian Patent 2024
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• Food, Fuel and Climate Nexus: Rhizospheric Microorganisms Take up the Challenge
  Plant Nutrition and Rhizosphere" 2024
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• Molecular Epidemiology of Begomoviruses Infecting Mungbean from Yellow Mosaic Disease Hotspot Regions of India
  Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 2023 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04402-3
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• A METHOD FOR DEVELOPING YELLOW MOSAIC DISEASE RESISTANCE IN PLANTS
  Indian Patent 2023
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• Novel approaches and advanced molecular techniques for the crop improvement.
  Advancements in Developing Abiotic Stress-Resilient Plants: Basic Mechanisms to Trait Improvements 2022
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