Dr. Vijeshwar Verma

Biography

Ph.D. 1980, University of Jammu M.Sc., Ist Division & Ist Position in the university 1972, University of Kashmir, Srinagar

Research Interest

Bioactive Molecules from Endophytic Microorganisms CSIR, Completed 2. Development of DNA fingerprints as molecular markers in selected plants ICMR, Completed 3. Development of gene probes for the detection of human pathogens in fruits, vegetables & nuts. DBT, Completed 4. Development of technologies for pathway engineering of Withania somnifera CSIR Completed 5. Pharmacological and genomic investigations on withania somnifera: an Indian model plant for drug development and gene discovery CSIR, Completed 6. Molecular characterization of selected fungal and bacterial species of agricultural importance DBT, Completed 7. Novel fungal expression system CSIR. Completed 8. Development of an integrated micro-PCR system with in-situ identification CSIR,Completed 9. Exploration and exploitation of microbial wealth of India for novel compounds and biotransformation processes CSIR, Completed 10. Fermentative production of Lactic acid from Mahua flowers TRIFED, Completed 11. Integrated approach for bamboo improvement: micropropagation, agroforestry, cultivation, protection, processing and utilization in Jammu & Kashmir National Bamboo Mission; Completed 12. Development of DNA fingerprints in selected medicinal Plants Dabur India Limited, Ghaziabad Completed 13. Identificationof unique and novel alleles of thermostable and cold active lipases and cellulases from the microflora of J&K state using metagenomic approach DBT, sanctioned in 2015 for Rs. 49.5 lacs. Ongoing 14. Bioactive molecules from endophytic microorganisms UGC, sanctioned in 2015 for Rs. 13.9 lacs. On-going 15. Bioprospecting of actinomycetes from selected niches of North Western Himalayas in J&K state. State Council for Science & technology DST, J&K; Submitted 16. Exploitation of microbial biodiversity of North Western Himalayas for novel enzymes, bioactive molecules and biotransformation processes DBT, Submitted 17. Bioprospecting for Novel ORFs of bt gene from various ecogeographical niches of J&K state DBT, Submitted