Tushar Ranjan
Bihar Agricultural University, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
0000-0002-6805-7201
About
Dr. Tushar Ranjan is working as Assistant Professor-cum-Scientist (PG) at the Department of Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur. Dr. Ranjan has received “International Travel Support (ITS)”, “Core Research Grant (CRG)”, “Start-up Research Grant (SRG)” and “Early Career Research (ECR)” award in the field of virology from DST-ANRF, New Delhi, Govt. of India, New Delhi, India. He also received Young Scientist Research Award (YSRA) from DAE-BRNS, Mumbai, Govt. of India. He obtained his Ph.D. Degree in Biotechnology (specialization in molecular virology) from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT, Bombay, Mumbai) and M.Sc. (Biotechnology) from TIFR-NCBS, Bangalore in collaboration with University of Mysore, Karnataka. He is presently working on the research projects entitled “Understanding the mechanism of genome packaging and translocation in plant viruses”, “Molecular characterization and engineering RNAi mediated broad-spectrum resistance against plant viruses” and “CRISPR-Cas9 mediated precise genome editing for development of multiple virus resistance in crops and other agronomic traits” funded by DST-SERB and in vitro mutagenesis for Fusarium wilt resistance in banana funded by BARC, Mumbai. His research work is oriented towards the molecular virology with a special emphasis on elucidating the mechanism of replication, genome encapsidation and assembly in plant viruses. His lab employ bioinformatics, molecular genetics, recombinant DNA, biochemical, RNAi and genome editing approaches to unravel these mechanisms. In recognition of his academic and research contributions, Dr. Ranjan was conferred the ICAR-BAU Best Teacher Award (2021) and the Best Scientist Award (2022).
Employment
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Bihar Agricultural University Assistant Professor cum-Scientist2016 - Present
Education
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Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Ph.D.2011 - 2017
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (53)
- An efficient micropropagation protocol for Ananas comosus L. (Merr. Hybrid “MD2”) through somatic embryogenesis Save
- Precision genome editing in agriculture: Tacking pathogens through CRISPR-Cas9 Save
- Seed priming with chitosan and its nanoparticles improve physiological, biochemical and crop performances in lentil (Lens culinaris L.) Save
- Waterlogging induced morpho-physiological and biochemical changes in maize (Zea mays L.) seedlings Save
- CRISPR-Cas9 system: a possible “Savior” of scented Katarni rice Save
- Correction: Anwer et al. Molecular and Morphological Characterization of Exserohilum turcicum (Passerini) Leonard and Suggs Causing Northern Corn Leaf Blight of Maize in Bihar. Bioengineering 2022, 9, 403 Save
- The curious case of genome packaging and assembly in RNA viruses infecting plants Save
- SSR marker based molecular diversity among advanced breeding lines of Katarni rice (Oryza sativa. L.) and validation of phenotypic selection through functional markers Save
- IS GENOME PACKAGING IN SMALL PLANT VIRUSES ENERGY INDEPENDENT? Save
- Exogenous melatonin delays oxidative browning and improves postharvest quality of litchi fruits Save