Name : Akanksha Singh Designation : Scientist C Address : E. mail : akanksha@cimap.res.in Contact No : 9454875024 Epabx No. : Download Resume Area of Specialization Our laboratory's primary research interest lies in unraveling the enigmatic aspects of the mutualistic relationships formed between plants and these microbial endophytes, relationships that hold significant sway over plant well-being, development, and ability to withstand biotic and abiotic stresses. By delving into the multitude of endophytic communities that reside within different plant species, our research aims to decipher the intricate mechanisms of communication that lay the foundation for these associations. Through the use of advanced techniques such as metagenomics and transcriptomics we strive to uncover the intricate molecular details of these interactions, ultimately contributing to the advancement of both theoretical knowledge and practical solutions in the fields of plant biology. Education Ph.D. Botany Academic/Research Experience Banaras Hindu University, Botany - CSIR UGC JRF (2010- 2011 ) Banaras Hindu University, Botany - CSIR UGC SRF (2012- 2013 ) Lucknow University, Botany - DST Fast Track Scientist (2013- 2014 ) CSIR-CIMAP, Microbial Technology and Nematology - DST Women Scinetist (WOS A) (2015- 2018 ) CSIR-CIMAP, Microbial Technology and Nematology - DST Women Scinetist (WOS B) (2018- 2019 ) CSIR-CIMAP, Crop Production and Protection - Scientist C (2019- till date ) Honours and Awards INSA Young Scientist Award,by INSA in 2021 BRSI Young Scientist Award,by in 2020 Young Scientist Award,by Doctor's Agricultural and Horticultural Development Society in 2018 DST Women Scientist Fellowship (WOS B),by DST in 2018 Best Oral Presentation Award,by National Symposiumon “Eco friendly approaches for Plant Disease Management: Recent Trends and Opportunities” in 2016 DST Women Scientist Fellowship (WOS A),by DST in 2015 D S Kothari Fellowship,by UGC in 2013 Young Scientist Award,by DST in 2013 SRF Fellowship,by UGC in 2012 JRF Fellowship,by UGC in 2010 NET Lectureship,by UGC in 2009 Best Poster Prize ,by National Conference on “Microbes Promoting Crop Health, Productivity & Sustainability” in 2013 Best Poster Prize ,by International Conference on “Environmental Technology and Sustainable Development: Challenges & Remedies” in 2014 Publication Kumari, P., Shanker, K., & Singh, A. Insight into Andrographis paniculata associated bacterial endomicrobiome and assessment of culturable bacterial endophytes for enhancement of industrially important andrographolide content. . Industrial Crops and Products 2023 Shukla, N., Singh, D., Tripathi, A., Kumari, P., Gupta, R., Singh, S., Shanker, K & Singh, A*. . Synergism of endophytic Bacillus subtilis and Klebsiella aerogenes modulate plant growth and bacoside biosynthesis in Bacopa monnieri. . Frontiers in Plant Science 2022 Tripathi, P., Tripathi, A., Singh, A., Yadav, V., Shanker, K., Khare, P., & Kalra, A. . Differential response of two endophytic bacterial strains inoculation on biochemical and physiological parameters of Bacopa monnieri L. under arsenic stress conditions. . Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances 2022 Deepa, N., Chauhan, S., Kumari, P., Rai, A. K., Tandon, S., & Singh, A. Linalool reduces the virulence of Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato DC 3000 by modulating the PsyI/PsyR quorum-sensing system.. Microbial Pathogenesis 2022 Gupta, R., Singh, A., Srivastava, M., Shanker, K., & Pandey, R.. Plant-microbe interactions endorse growth by uplifting microbial community structure of Bacopa monnieri rhizosphere under nematode stress.. Microbiological Research 2019 6. Singh A, Gupta R., Tandon S, & Pandey R. . Anti-biofilm and anti-virulence potential of 3, 7-dimethyloct-6-2 enal derived from Citrus hystrix against bacterial blight of rice caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae. . Microbial Pathogenesis 2017 Singh A, Gupta R, Tandon S & Pandey R. Thyme oil reduces biofilm formation and impairs virulence of Xanthomonas oryzae. . Frontiers in Microbiology 2017 Singh A, Gupta R and Pandey R. . Exogenous application of rutin and gallic acid regulate antioxidants and alleviate reactive oxygen generation in Oryza sativa L.. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants 2017 9. Gupta R, Singh A, Srivastava M, Singh V, Gupta MM, Pandey R.. Microbial modulation of bacoside A biosynthetic pathway and systemic defense mechanism in Bacopa monnieri under Meloidogyne incognita stress. Scientific Reports 2017 Gupta R, Singh A, Ajayakumar PV, Pandey R. . Microbial interference mitigates Meloidogyne incognita mediated oxidative stress and augments bacoside content in Bacopa monnieri L. . Microbiological Research 2017 Gupta R, Singh A, Pandey R. . Microbe-based technology ameliorates glandular trichomes, secondary metabolites and antioxidants in Pelargonium graveolens L'Hér.. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 2016 Singh A, Gupta R, Srivastava M, Gupta MM, Pandey R. . Microbial secondary metabolites ameliorate growth, in planta contents and lignification in Withania somnifera . Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants 2016 Gupta R, Singh A, Srivastava M, Gupta MM, Pandey R.. Augmentation of systemic resistance and secondary metabolites by chitinolytic microbes in Withania somnifera against Meloidogyne incognita. . Biocontrol Science and Technology. 2016 Gupta R., Singh A., Gupta MM., Pandey, R.. Cumulative role of bioinoculants on growth, antioxidant potential and artemisinin content in Artemisia annua L. under organic field conditions. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 2016 Singh A, Gupta R, Pandey R. Rice seed priming with picomolar rutin enhances rhizospheric Bacillus subtilis CIM colonization and plant growth.. PloS One 2016 Jain A, Singh A, Singh S, Singh HB.. Phenols enhancement effect of microbial consortium in pea plants restrains Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. . Biological Control 2015 Singh A, Jain A, Sarma BK, Upadhyay RS, Singh HB.. Beneficial compatible microbes enhances antioxidants in chickpea edible parts through synergistic interactions. . LWT- Food Science and Technology 2014 Singh A, Jain A, Sarma BK, Upadhyay RS, Singh HB. . Rhizosphere competent microbial consortium mediates rapid changes in phenolic profiles in chickpea during Sclerotium rolfsii infection. . Microbiological Research 2014 Singh A, Sarma BK, Upadhyay RS, Singh HB.. Compatible rhizosphere microbes mediated alleviation of biotic stress through enhanced antioxidant and phenylpropanoid activities. . Microbiological Research 2013 Singh A, Jain A, Sarma BK, Abhilash PC, Singh HB.. Solid waste management of temple floral offerings by vermicomposting using Eisenia fetida. . Waste Management 2013 Singh A, Jain A, Sarma BK, Upadyay BK, Singh HB.. Rhizosphere microbes facilitate redox homeostasis in Cicer arietinum against biotic stress. . Annals of Applied Biology 2013 Patents File No Title Inventors Patent No. Abstract