K. K. Sabu
Principal Scientist and Head
Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Division
Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI),
Palode, Karimancode P. O., Thiruvananthapuram 695562, India
Mobile: +91 9895211299
ORCID - 0000-0002-4312-1262
Email: sabu@jntbgri.res.in
Brief Biography
Dr. K. K. Sabu is educated in the field of Plant Sciences and has working experience in plant genetics and genomics since 1995. His research interests include response of plants against environmental changes, natural variations in plant genetic resources and incorporation of genomics tools for big data analysis. As part of his post-doctoral research, he has carried out molecular breeding in rice and instrumental in developing new rice varieties in Malaysia. Besides, miRNA and transcriptome sequencing were conducted in several plant species to understand genes regulating plant metabolism, yield and stress response. He has carried out external funded research projects on bioprospecting and genetic variability analysis of several plant species. 8 PhDs were awarded under his guidance and 6 students are pursuing for their PhDs. So far, over 70 MPhil, MSc, BSc and BTech students completed their dissertation projects and short-term training under his guidance. He has published 55 peer reviewed articles, 14 book chapters and 72 conference presentations in India and abroad.
Honors/Awards
• DBT Newton Bhaba Fellowship (2019) – Awarded to Sakthipriya M (supervisor: Dr. K. K. Sabu) for attachment programme at James Hutton Institute during October 2019 – January 2020.
• Prof. Abraham Memorial Merit Award (2019) – Binoy Kurian and K. K. Sabu (Corresponding author). JNTBGRI, 24 May 2019.
• Young Scientist Award - Sakthipriya M and K. K. Sabu (Corresponding author). Genetic association mapping for major quantitative traits in Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. International Conference on Emerging Areas of Biotechnology for Human Welfare and Bio-entrepreneurship held at Chennai during 11-12 Sept 2018.
• Best Poster Award - Gouri P. R., Jisha. S and Sabu K. K. (Corresponding author). Identification of conserved microRNAs in Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. and computational prediction of their targets involved in asiaticoside biosynthesis. International Conference on Emerging Areas of Biotechnology for Human Welfare and Bio-entrepreneurship held at Chennai during 11-12 Sept 2018.
• Prof. Abraham Memorial Merit Award (2018) – Sakthipriya M. and K. K. Sabu (Corresponding author). JNTBGRI, 25 May 2018.
• 100 Fellowship Awards Programme - Anjali, N. and Sabu, K. K. (Corresponding author). Identification and characterization of drought responsive microRNAs in cardamom. InterDrought-V conference, Hyderabad during 21-25 February 2017.
• Selected as Plantae Fellow (volunteer position by American Society of Plant Biologists) on 20th September 2016.
• Received Sponsorship Award from International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) under Special Programme for Development of Capacities (SPDC) to attend IUFRO Genomics and Forest Genetics conference in Arcachon (South West of France) May 30 - June 3, 2016
• Visiting Professor, National University of Malaysia, 8 – 16 July 2008
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI), Govt. of Malaysia during Sept 2002-Oct 2005.
• Research Fellowship from UGC (University Grants Commission), New Delhi during 1995 to 1998.
• Training awards from Crawford Fund for International Agricultural Research, Melbourne during 1998 and 2003.
• Training award from UNESCO Jakarta during 2003 to attend Summer Institute in Statistical Genetics held at University of Melbourne.
• Received Travancore University Research Endowment award from University of Kerala during 2001-2002
Academic activities
• Research Guide, University of Kerala (Botany & Biotechnology)
• External examiner for MSc Biotechnology and PhD Botany, University of Kerala.
• External examiner for Integrated MSc Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University
• Supervisor for project work as part of MSc, MPhil, MTech, and BTech courses offered by various Universities in India
Current Collaborations
National
• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
• Indian Cardamom Research Institute (ICRI), Myladumpara, Kerala
• Department of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, and Department of Botany, University of Kerala
• College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram
International
• James Hutton Institute, Scotland
Employment
Aug 2018 – Present
Principal Scientist
Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Division, JNTBGRI
Aug 2014 – Aug 2018
Senior Scientist
Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Division, JNTBGRI
Aug 2009 – Aug 2014
Scientist
Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Division, JNTBGRI
June 2003 – Aug 2009
Junior Scientist
Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Division, JNTBGRI
Oct 2006 – Mar 2009
Senior Programme Officer (on deputation)
ENVIS Centre, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment
Sept 2002 – Oct 2005
Post-doctoral Fellow (on study leave)
School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Jun 1998 – Jun 2003
Junior Scientific Assistant
Division of Plant Biotechnology, JNTBGRI
Education
• 1995- 2002 Ph.D. (Botany)- Kerala University. Thesis: 'Intraspecific variations in Andrographis paniculata Nees' Supervisor: Dr. S. Seeni
• 1999- 2001 Diploma in Information and System Management (Major- Object oriented programming system & Visual Basic 6.0), APTECH Computer Education. (80.2%, Distinction)
• 1991-1993 M.Sc. Botany (Major- Plant Biotechnology)- Kerala University (68%, I Class)
• 1988-1991 B.Sc. Botany – Kerala University (82.5%, I Class)
Completed Research Projects
• 2021-22: Establishment of a biorepository of the plants endemic to the Southern Western Ghats of India. Principal Co-Investigator. Date of sanction: 03.03.2021 (1 year). $4496, ie. ~Rs. 3,27,864. BGCI GGI Gardens Award Programme.
• 2018-2022: Population structure and genetic variability analysis of Cullenia exarillata populations in Western Ghats. Date of sanction: 11.09.2018 (3 years and 6 months). INR 32,17,968. SERB, Dept of Science & Technology, Govt of India.
• 2018-2021: Exploration of Banana Biodiversity and its Biotechnological Research in Nagaland. Principal Investigator. Date of sanction: 26.03.2018 (3 years and 6 months). INR 27,63,000. Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt of India.
• 2018-2021: Analysis of genetic diversity, development of sex linked SCAR markers and marker-assisted selection of Asian Palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer L., Arecaceae). Date of sanction: 18.09.2018 (3 years). INR 22,34,000. Dept of Biotechnology, Govt of India.
• 2019-2020: Certificate course on plant tissue culture techniques and applications. Green Skill Development Programme. MoEF, Govt of India through ENVIS Hub, KSCSTE. Date of sanction: 04.11.2019. INR 10,75,000.
• 2015-2020: Comparative biogeography and phylogeographic of selected plants of India. Principal Investigator. Date of sanction: 14.05.2015 (INR 85,15,000). Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India.
• 2015-2020: Identification of elite lines of Centella asiatica and Bacopa monnieri for commercially significant constituents for standardization of their extracts. Co-Investigator. Date of sanction: 14.05.2015 (INR 59,23,000). Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India.
• 2018-2019: Certificate course on plant tissue culture techniques and applications. Green Skill Development Programme. MoEF, Govt of India through ENVIS Centre, KSCSTE. 13,05,000.
• 2015-2018: Metabolic pathway analysis of L-DOPA synthesis in Mucuna pruriens L. by characterization of catecholamine pathway with emphasis on modulation of tyrosine hydroxylase genes. Principal Investigator. Date of sanction: 14.05.2015 (INR 49,75,000). Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India.
• 2015-2018: Plant-Animal Interactions/Plant-Animal Ecology: Community plant-pollinator interactions at the landscape level. Co-Investigator. Date of sanction: 14.05.2015 (INR 36,31,000). Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India.
• 2012-2017: Project on ‘Analysis of genetic variability and bioprospecting of wild cardamom populations, funded through in-house Plan programme. (INR 33,41,000)
• 2011-2014: Project on ‘Analysis of genetic diversity in selected rattan palms (Calamus sp.) using microsatellite markers’ funded by Kerala Biotechnology Commission/KSCSTE. Principal Investigator. Date of sanction: 1.4.2012 (INR 10,34,000).
• 2011-2013: Project on ‘Assessment of Genetic Diversity and Identification of Gender Specific Markers of Important North-East and South Indian Rattan palms using SSR Analysis’, funded by Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. Principal Investigator. Date of sanction: 17.11.2011 (INR 16,35,000).
Ph.D. Programme - Completed
Anjali, N.
Development of molecular markers and identification of drought regulated microRNAs in cardamom
Kerala University (PhD awarded in Dec 2017)
Nadiya, F.
Genome wide miRNA and transcriptome expression analysis of wild and cultivar genotypes of cardamom
Kerala University (PhD awarded in Oct 2017)
Devi Ramesh Chandra Bhanu
Nutritional, phytochemical and genetic diversity analyses in Syzygium zeylanicum L. var. zeylanicum and its micropropagation
Kerala University (PhD awarded in Jan 2019)
Mrs. Manju Baby I.
Biosystematic studies on intraspecific variants of Cheilocostus speciosus (J. Konig) C. Specht (Costaceae) occurring in Kerala
Kerala University (PhD awarded in Feb 2019)
Binoy Kurian
Development of molecular markers for sex determination and analysis of genetic diversity and phylogeny in Calamus L. (Arecaceae)
Kerala University (PhD awarded in May 2019)
Deepa J.M.
(Govt. of Kerala Minority Fellowship)
Selection of elite genotype of Trichosanthes cucumerina var. cucumerina L., a potential medicinal plant and production of cucurbitacins through in vitro culture systems
Kerala University (PhD awarded in October 2019)
Gouri Priya Renjit (KSCSTE JRF)
Identification and profiling of miRNAs regulating triterpenoid biosynthetic pathway in Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.
Kerala University (PhD awarded on 17.08.2021)
Ms. Sakthipriya M (DST INSPIRE JRF)
Genetic association mapping for major quantitative traits in Centella asiatica
Kerala University (PhD awarded on 04.12.2021)
Ph.D. Programmes – Ongoing (Kerala University)
Mr. Jaichand J.
Identification and characterisation of Antimicrobial Compounds, with special reference to Antivirals from Medicinal Plants belonging to families, Fabaceae and Lamiaceae
Mohammed Ali Noushad
(CSIR JRF)
Analysis of changes in gene expression and identification of differentially expressed miRNAs in cardamom cultivated in high and low altitude areas
Sreeja Devi P.
(Kerala University Fellowship)
Phytochemical profiling and biological activities of different Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) genotypes of Kerala
Soorya S.
(UGC JRF)
Development of molecular markers for sex determination in palmyra palm
Sowmya S Dharan
(DBT JRF)
Comparative transcriptome profiling in cardamom along an altitudinal gradient through RNA-seq analysis
Reshmi Nair R J
(ICMR SRF)
Evaluation of the effect of selected medicinal plant extracts for the treatment of endometriosis
Postdoc Programme - Completed
Dr. Jisha, S.
Isolation and characterization of microRNAs for β Amyrin Synthase and its possible relationship with asiaticoside content and toxicity in Centella asiatica L (Urban)
ICMR, New Delhi
(Completed 2019)
Dr. Siju Senan
Unravelling the mechanism of sex determination in Asian Palmyrah Palm (Borassus flabellifer L.) using molecular approaches
CSIR, New Delhi
(Completed 2021)
Special assignment / Deputation
2000-2001 Assigned responsibility of the Bioinformatics Centre in JNTBGRI (Biotechnology Information System (BTIS) Sub-Centre, a programme of the Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India).
2006-2010 Deputed to Environmental Information System (ENVIS) Centre at KSCSTE, Sasthra Bhavan.
Invited lectures
• Keynote lecture titled “Functional genomics for understanding stress responses in plants” on 2nd April 2022 during International Virtual Conference on “Evolving Paradigms in Biotechnology: Combating Contemporary Challenges” organized by the Department of Life Sciences, Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute.
• Invited talk on "Functional genomics for bioprospecting of plant genetic resources" during 2nd National Conference on Current Trends in Biological Sciences, St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai on 7 February 2020.
• Invited talk on "Genetic analysis of plants through RNomics – Fundamentals and Applications" during 5-day Bioinformatics workshop organized at the School of Life Sciences, MG University on 28.11.2019.
• Invited talk on "Promise of RNA Biology: Novel insights from plant systems" during Refresher Course in Life Sciences at UGC Human Resource Development Centre, University of Kerala on 12.07.2019.
• Next-generation sequencing technologies and their applications for genetic studies in non-model plants – 5th Annual Plant Genomics & Gene Editing Congress Asia 2018, on the 26th -27th of March 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand.
• Delivered an invited lecture on "RNomics for differential analysis of plant fitness and productivity" during National Seminar on "Advances and Applications in Plant Science 2019", Department of Botany, University of Kerala on 8th February 2019.
• Delivered an invited talk on ““Application of functional genomics for better understanding of plant systems” during UGC Sponsored one day National Seminar on “Advances in Biotechnology and Bioprospecting” organized by Department of Botany, Centre for Post Graduate Studies & Research, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode on 7th February 2019’.
• Computational functional genomics – UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Kannur University on 20th February 2018.
• A bird’s Eye view on the Banana Genetic Diversity in India with special reference to the wild Musa Species - National Banana Fest, Thiruvananthapuram, 17-19 February 2018
• Functional genomics studies in cardamom: a case study for identification of useful genes from wild plant genetic resources - Bioinformatica Indica 2018 conference at Dept of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Kerala, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram on 9th January 2018.
• NGS RNA SEQ data analysis - 8th December 2016 at Dept of Computational Biology & Bioinformatics, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
• DNA Barcoding: Applications in studying Plant Biodiversity and Conservation - 6th February 2015 at Govt Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram
• Molecular Marker Techniques - 29 July 2013 at UGC Academic Staff College, University of Kerala
• Plant DNA isolation and ISSR Analysis - 28 May 2013 at Inter University Centre for Genomics and Gene Technology, Dept of Biotechnology, University of Kerala
• Application of Molecular Markers in Plant Biotechnology -One day Seminar on ‘Recent Trends in Biotechnology’, 23 February 2012 at Govt. Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram.
• Impact of Biotechnology in Biodiversity Conservation - National Seminar on ‘Biotechnology – A tool for sustainable environmental conservation’ during 11-12 August 2011 at Morning Star Home Science College, Angamaly.
• Development and Evaluation of Advanced Backcross Families (O. rufipogon x O. sativa) for Detection of QTLs Linked to Grain Yield and Related Traits in Rice. Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. 30 Sept 2005.
Events organized
• Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) Certificate Course on "Plant Tissue Culture Techniques and its Applications", 1 Jan - 29 Feb 2020 sponsored by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India through ENVIS Hub, KSCSTE.
• One-day workshop on ‘Application of PCR techniques for Systematics and Biogeography of plants’ conducted at JNTBGRI from 14 November 2019.
• Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) Certificate Course on "Plant Tissue Culture Techniques and its Applications", 1 Oct - 30 Nov 2018 sponsored by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India through ENVIS Hub, KSCSTE.
• National workshop on Next Generation Sequencing RNA-seq data analysis conducted at JNTBGRI from 6-10 March 2017.
MoU signed
2017 MoU signed with RCC, Thiruvananthapauram for joint research involving gene expression profiling with respect to anti-cancer activities of medicinal plants
2018 MoU signed with HLL, Thiruvananthapauram for joint research for evaluation of the effect of selected medicinal plant extracts for the treatment of endometriosis
2019 MoU signed with ICRI (Spices Board), Myladumpara, Idukki for joint research for genetic analysis of small and large cardamom
Expertise offered / Special invitations
• Invited to inaugurate a student seminar on "Taxonomic Study and Its Significance", organized by PG students of Dept. of Botany, Iqbal College, Peringammala, Thiruvananthapuram on 10 Oct. 2018.
• Conducted workshop on "NGS Data Analysis" on 8-9th December 2016 at Dept of Computational Biology & Bioinformatics, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
• Chaired a session on the UGC sponsored national seminar on ‘Inclusive growth and sustainable development’ at MG College, Thiruvananthapuram on 21st January 2015
• Delivered an invited Lecture on "Molecular diversity of species and populations" for Integrated MSc Biotechnology programme of KAU on 19 May 2014
• Resource person for workshop on ‘Molecular Tools and Techniques’ held during 27-31 May 2013 at Inter University Centre for Genomics and Gene Technology, Dept of Biotechnology, University of Kerala
• Examiner, MSc Biotechnology course, University of Kerala
• Course faculty for
- a short-term training programme on Biodiversity characterization using biotechnological tools held at JNTBGRI during 7-18 February 2011
- a training programme for researchers from Kuwait, conducted at JNTBGRI during October 2010
• Served as a Visiting Professor at National University of Malaysia to conduct a workshop during 8-16 July 2008 for a group of postgraduate students and researchers involved in Rice and Acacia genetic research
• Course faculty member for Teacher’s training programme supported by DBT, Govt of India and held at Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Division, JNTBGRI during 2007
Member in Editorial Board of Scientific Journals
• Associate Editor, Journal of Traditional and Folk Practices (ISSN: 2278-5906)
https://www.jtfp.jntbgri.res.in
• Editor-in-Chief, Plant Science Today (eISSN: 2348-1900) http://horizonepublishing.com/journals/index.php/PST/pages/view/editorialteam
Memberships in Professional Societies
• Life Member – Kerala Academy of Science (since July 2018)
• Life Member – Indian Society of Spices, Calicut (since 2014)
• Member - International Society of Plant Morphologists, Delhi (2014-16)
• Member - International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO), Vienna, Austria (since 2011)
• Life Member - Biotechnology Research Society of India (BRSI), NIIST, Trivandrum (since 2011)
• Life Member – Society of Biological Chemists (SBC), Bangalore (since 1998)
• Life Member – Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources (ISPGR), New Delhi (since 1997)
GenBank submissions
• Transcriptome: 2 sequences
◦ SRX1141276: Cardamom cultivar genotypes (27-Oct-2016)
◦ SRX1141272: Cardamom wild genotype (27-Oct-2016)
• mRNA: 1 sequence
◦ OP715618: Borassus flabellifer agamous gene (25-Oct-2022)
• microRNA: 8 sequences
◦ PRJNA350835 (2 sequences): microRNAs in wild and cultivar genotypes of cardamom (27-Oct-2016)
◦ PRJNA350830 (2 sequences): Drought responsive microRNAs in cardamom (27-Oct-2016)
◦ PRJNA553029 (4 sequences): Genome-wide analysis of miRNAs in Centella asiatica (7-Jul-2019)
• Microsatellites: 12 sequences
◦ Cardamom – 5 sequences (KX452936-KX452940) (30-Apr-2017)
◦ Calamus – 3 sequences (KX495760-KX495762) (13-Jul-2016)
◦ Solanum lycopersicum - 4 sequences (MH370148-MH370151) (25-Jul-2018)
• Phylogeny markers: 23 sequences
◦ Amaranthus sp. – 2 psbA-trnH sequences (MH523629-MH523630) (11-Mar-2019)
◦ Ochlandra sp. & Schizostachyum sp. - 21 cpDNA (rps16-trnQ, trnD-T) sequences (MT948877-MT948897) (12-April-2021)
Publications
Research papers: 55
Book chapters: 14
Conference papers/abstracts: 73
Journal papers
1. Reshmi Nair R J, Lakshmi S, Suja K P and K K Sabu. 2022. Phytochemical Profiling and Biological Effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra. Research Journal of Biotechnology (accepted).
2. Soorya S, Swapna TS, Sabu KK. 2022. A short review on the identification of ABCDE genes in monocot plants. Journal of Tropical Life Science 12(3): 423 – 433. https://doi.org/10.11594/jtls.12.03.15 Published: 2022 Oct 12
3. Jisha S, Aiswarya S, Gouri PR, Manikantan K & Sabu KK. 2022. Impact of mannitol and poly ethylene glycol 6000 induced water deficit on plant biomass and major secondary metabolites in Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. in vitro. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology Vol. 60, March 2022, pp. 184-191. http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/59289
4. Manju Baby I, K.K. Sabu and P.J. Mathew. 2021. Genetic Variability in the Medicinal Plant Hellenia speciosa (J. Koenig) S.R. Dutta (Costaceae). Phytomorphology 71(3&4):91-100 (published in Apr 2022)
5. Gouri Priya Ranjith, Jisha Satheesan, K K Sabu. 2021. Unraveling MicroRNA Mediated Gene Regulation in Centella Asiatica (L.) Urb. by High-Throughput Sequencing based Small-RNA Profiling. 22 October 2021, PREPRINT (Version 1) available at Research Square, https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-995211/v1
6. Mathavaraj, S., Sabu, K. K. 2021. Genetic diversity and structure revealed by genomic microsatellite markers in Centella asiatica (L.) Urb., a plant with medicinal potential. Molecular Biology Reports 48:7387–7396. Published online: 30 October 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-021-06748-5
7. Mathavaraj, S., Sabu, K. K. 2021. Genetic status of Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. (Indian pennywort): A review. Current Botany, 12, 150–160. https://doi.org/10.25081/cb.2021.v12.6971
8. Gouri P R, Jisha S, A S Hemanthakumar, Rajesh A S, Chinthu V S, K K Sabu. 2021. Impact of potential stimulants on asiaticoside and madecassoside levels and expression of triterpenoid related genes in axenic shoot cultures of Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. Phytochemistry 186, 112735. Published: 8 April 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2021.112735
9. Arun R P, E A Siril, K K Sabu. 2021. Desiccation studies in seeds of Arenga wightii Griff., an endemic vulnerable palm of Southern Western Ghats. Research Journal of Biotechnology (accepted)
10. Sreeja Devi P S, Neethu S Kumar, K K Sabu. 2021. Phytochemical profiling and antioxidant activities of different parts of Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. (Moraceae): A review on current status of knowledge. Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 7, Article number: 30. Springer Nature Publishers. Published: 28 January 2021. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43094-021-00178-7
11. Siju S. and K. K. Sabu. 2021. Genetic resources of Asian Palmyrah palm (Borassus flabellifer L.): A comprehensive review on diversity, characterization and utilization. Plant Genetic Resources. 18(6): 445 – 453. Published online: 08 January 2021. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1479262120000477
12. Arun R P, C T Riyas, K K Sabu. 2020. A review on the unexplored and underutilized Arenga species in India. Current Botany. 11: 226-232. Published online: 2 December 2020. https://doi.org/10.25081/cb.2020.v11.6252
13. Gopakumar, B., K. K. Sabu and J. Anil John. 2020. Miniature reed bamboos of the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 12(17):…….. Published on 26 December 2020 (Accepted). https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.5809.12.17.xxxxx-xxxxx
14. Sreeja Devi P S, Neethu S Kumar and K K Sabu. 2020. Total phenolics, flavonoid contents and antioxidant potential by DPPH scavenging activity in different varieties of Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. (Jackfruit) from southern districts of Kerala. Journal of Advanced Scientific Research 11 (4) Suppl 8: 297-309. Sciensage publishers.
15. Goh W L, S Sungkaew, A Teerawatananon, D Ohrnberger, E A Widjaja, K K Sabu, B Gopakumar, K C Koshy, N-H Xia, K M Wong. 2020. The phylogenetic position and taxonomic status of the Southeast and South Asian bamboo genera Neohouzeaua and Ochlandra (Poaceae: Bambusoideae). Phytotaxa 472 (2): 107–122. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.472.2.2
16. Gouri, P. R., Jisha, S., and K. K. Sabu. 2020. Dataset on Discovery of MicroRNAs in Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. Data in Brief 106451. Available online 22 October 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2020.106451
17. Kurian, B., A. S. Hemanthakumar, Jacob J, Wickneswari R, Choong C Y, Sarmah P, Shefeek S, Vishnu V N, Sajithkumar S V, and K K Sabu. 2020. Intraspecific genetic variability, differentiation and evolutionary relationships revealed through microsatellite loci in seven economically important species of Calamus L. Journal of Forestry Research 31, 1899–1911. Published: 05 June 2019. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-019-00984-z
18. Mary Mathew K, Renjanan Reshma, M Geethu, Varghese Rithin, Swapna Sasidharan, P P Gouthaman, K K Sabu, F Nadiya, Noushad Muhammad Ali, Dharan S Soumya, R Prakashkumar, A B Remashree. 2019. Data on Large cardamom transcriptome associated with Chirke disease. Data in Brief 29: 10504. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2019.105047
19. Mary Mathew K, Renjanan Reshma, M. Geethu, Varghese Rithin, K. K. Sabu, F. Nadiya, Muhammad Ali Noushad, Soumya S. Dharan, Y.S. Rao, A.B. Remashree. 2019. Data on small cardamom transcriptome associated with capsule rot disease. Data in Brief 27: 104625. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2019.104625
20. Jisha, S., Hemanthkumar A. S., Gouri P. R. and K. K. Sabu. 2019. Expression profiling of selected microRNAs coupled with molecular and biochemical analyses of asiaticosides in Centella asiatica (L.) Urb in vitro. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 11(5), Mar. 2019, https://innovareacademics.in/journals/index.php/ijpps/article/view/32097.
21. Jisha, S., Manjula S., K. N. Anith and K. K. Sabu. 2019. The protective role of Piriformospora indica colonization in Centella asiatica (L.) in vitro under phosphate stress. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 19:101088. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2019.101088
22. Jisha, S. and K. K. Sabu. 2019. Multifunctional aspects of Piriformospora indica in plant endosymbiosis. Mycology https://doi.org/10.1080/21501203.2019.1600063 Published online: 31 Mar 2019
23. Jisha, S., K. N. Anith and K. K. Sabu. 2019. Acid/alkaline Phosphatase and Super Oxide Dismutase Activities in Centella asiatica on Piriformospora indica Co-cultivation. Trends in Biosciences 12(1).
24. Deepa J M, K K Sabu and C G Sudha. 2018. Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Cucurbitacin B–An Anti-cancer Compound from Trichosanthes cucumerina L. subsp. cucumerina through TLC and HPLC. Trends in Biosciences 11(46): 4325-4329
25. Aswathy V Nair, Sabu K K, Neethu S Kumar. 2018. Production of biodiesel from used cooking oil and its physicochemical characterization. Literary Findings 3(1): 136-145.
26. Anjali, N, Nadiya, F, Thomas, J, and K. K. Sabu. 2018. Identification and characterization of drought responsive microRNAs and their target genes in cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton). Plant Growth Regulation 87(2), 201-216. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10725-018-0462-9. Online First: 2018-12-06
27. Nadiya, F., N. Anjali, Jinu Thomas, A. Gangaprasad, K. K. Sabu. 2018. Deep sequencing identified potential miRNAs involved in defense response, stress and plant growth characteristics of wild genotypes of cardamom. Plant Biology 21(1): 3-14. Published online: 11 August 2018. [IF:3.081] https://doi.org/10.1111/plb.12888
28. Sakthipriya M., S. S. Vishnu, S. Sujith, P. Rajeesh Kumar, and K. K. Sabu. 2018. Analysis of genetic diversity of Centella asiatica using SSR markers. International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology 6(2):103-109. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijasbt.v6i2.19583
29. Sabu K. K., M. D. Shehenaz and J. Amrutha. 2018. Transcriptome mining for EST-INDELs and development of EST-SSR markers in turmeric (Curcuma longa L.). International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology 11(3): 487-492. http://ndpublisher.in/countpdfdownload.php?id=3040&pdf=IJAEBv11n3i.pdf
30. Nadiya, F., N. Anjali, Jinu Thomas, A. Gangaprasad, K. K. Sabu. 2018. Genome-wide differential expression profiling in wild and cultivar genotypes of cardamom reveals regulation of key pathways in plant growth and development. Agri Gene 8:18-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aggene.2018.03.002
31. Jisha S., Gouri P. R., Manjula S., Anith K. N. and Sabu K. K. 2018. Piriformospora indica Cell wall Extract as the best elicitor for asiaticoside production in Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, evidenced by morphological, physiological and molecular analyses. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 125:106-115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2018.01.021
32. Kurian, B., A. S. Hemanthakumar, J. Jacob, N. M. Ali and K. K. Sabu. 2018. Rapidly evolving sex-specific sequences in Calamus travancoricus Bedd. ex. Becc. and Calamus nagbettai R.R.Fernald & Dey. Tree Genetics & Genomes 14(1):11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-017-1220-2
33. Kurian, B. and K. K. Sabu. 2017. Microsatellite markers reveals male-specific DNA sequences in Calamus thwaitesii Becc., an important economic rattan palm. International Journal of Theoretical & Applied Sciences 9(2): 181-185.
34. Devi R C Bhanu, and K K Sabu. 2017. Fatty acid composition of the fruits of Syzygium zeylanicum (L.) DC. Var. zeylanicum. International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research 9(5):155-157. https://doi.org/10.22159/ijcpr.2017v9i5.22161
35. Devi R C Bhanu, K K Sabu. 2017. Analysis of micronutrients in Syzygium zeylanicum var. zeylanicum fruits - International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition 2(4): 168-172. http://www.foodsciencejournal.com/archives/2017/vol2/issue4/2-4-43
36. Nadiya, F., N. Anjali, Jinu Thomas, A. Gangaprasad, K. K. Sabu. 2017. Data on identification of conserved and novel miRNAs in Elettaria cardamomum. Data in Brief 14: 789-792. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2017.08.037
37. Anjali, N, Nadiya, F, Thomas, J, and K. K. Sabu. 2017. Discovery of microRNAs in cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) under drought stress. Dataset Papers in Science Article ID 9507485. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/9507485
38. Alireza Valdiani, Daryush Talei, Surrinder K. Lattoo, Jacqueline Batley, Rodomiro Ortiz, Mohd Yusop Rafii, Mahmood Maziah, K. K. Sabu, Rambod Abiri, Suchirat Sakuanrungsirikul, Soon Guan Tan. 2017. Genoproteomics-assisted improvement of Andrographis paniculata: toward a promising molecular and conventional breeding platform for autogamous plants affecting pharmaceutical industry. Critical Reviews in Biotechnology 37(6):803-816. https://doi.org/10.1080/07388551.2016.1260525. Published online: 03 Jan 2017.
39. Nadiya, F., N. Anjali, Jinu Thomas, A. Gangaprasad, K. K. Sabu. 2017. Transcriptome profiling of Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton (small cardamom). Genomics Data 11: 102–103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gdata.2016.12.013
40. Sakthipriya, M. and K. K. Sabu. 2016. Development and Cross-genera Transferability of Ginger EST-SSR Markers for Cardamom. Current Bioinformatics 16: 1-5. https://doi.org/10.2174/1574893611666161128123827
41. Silpa, S., Shinsy, M. Y. and Sabu, K. K. 2016. Development and validation of EST-SSR and identification of EST-SNP markers for snake gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina var. cucumerina L.). Abrahamia 2: 51-56
42. Thomas, J. and K. K. Sabu. 2016. Development of a New Pipeline for Identification and Characterization of MicroRNAs from Plants. International Journal for Computational Biology 5(1): 21-27.
43. Anjali, N., Nadiya, F., Shefeek, S. and K. K. Sabu. 2016. Genome Size Estimation Using Flow Cytometry in Elettaria cardamomum Maton. Indian Forester 142 (9), 878-881
44. Anjali, N., K. M. Ganga, F. Nadiya, S. Shefeek, K. K. Sabu. 2016. Intraspecific variations in cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton): Assessment of genomic diversity by flow cytometry, cytological studies and ISSR analysis. SpringerPlus 5:1560. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40064-016-3226-x
45. Prabalee Sarmah, Vishwa J. Barua, Jyotismrita Nath, R.N.Sarma, Binoy Kurian, Hemanthkumar, A.S., and K. K. Sabu. 2016. ISSR and SSR markers reveal sex-specific DNA sequences in three Calamus species from India. Agroforestry Systems 91(3), 509-513. First Online: 28 April 2016. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10457-016-9952-9
46. Lakshmi Priya, P. M. and K. K. Sabu. 2015. In Silico Analysis of Transcriptomes of Catharanthus roseus and Rauvolfia serpentina, two potent medicinal plants using a pipeline developed from publicly available tools. American Journal of Bioinformatics Research 5(2): 21-25.
47. Princy, P. S., A. Gangaprasad and K. K. Sabu. 2015. In Vitro Propagation and Evaluation of Genetic Fidelity of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa, a Highly Sought After Sacred Medicinal Tree. Phytomorphology 65 (1&2): 1-10.
48. Nadiya, F., N. Anjali, A. Gangaprasad, K. K. Sabu. 2015. High quality RNA extraction from small cardamom tissues rich in polysaccharides and polyphenols. Analytical Biochemistry 485: 25-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ab.2015.05.017
49. Anjali, N., Sowmya S. Dharan, F. Nadiya and K. K. Sabu. 2015. Development of EST-SSR markers to assess genetic diversity in Elettaria cardamomum Maton. International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology 3(2): 188-192. https://doi.org/10.3126/ijasbt.v3i2.12380
50. Abdul Rahim H., Lim L.S., Sabu K.K, Saad A, Md. Atiqur Rahman B, Azhar M and Wickneswari R. 2012. Identification of quantitative trait loci for blast resistance in BC2F3 and BC2F5 advanced backcross families of rice. Genetics and Molecular Research 11 (3): 3277-3289 (Sept 2012).
51. Wickneswari R., M.A.R. Bhuiyan, K. K. Sabu, L.S. Lim, M.J. Thomson, N.M. Kairudin and Abdullah M.Z. 2012. Identification and Validation of Quantitative Trait Loci for Agronomic Traits in Advanced Backcross Breeding Lines Derived from Oryza rufipogon × Oryza sativa Cultivar MR219. Plant Mol Biol Rep 30(4): 929-939, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11105-011-0404-4 (Published on 17 Jan 2012)
52. Ngu M.S., Sabu K. K., Lim L.S., Abdullah M.Z, Wickneswari R. 2010. Genetic structure of Oryza rufipogon Griff. natural populations in Malaysia: Implications for conservation and genetic introgression of cultivated rice. Tropical Plant Biology 3(4): 227-239.
53. Sabu K. K., Abdullah M.Z., Lim L.S. and Wickneswari R. 2009. Analysis of heritability and environmental variances in a rice cross. Agronomy Research 7: 97-102.
54. Sabu K. K., Abdullah M.Z., Lim L.S and Wickneswari R. 2006. Development and evaluation of advanced backcross families of rice for agronomically important traits. Communications in Biometry and Crop Science 1(2): 111-123
55. Sabu, K. K., P. Padmesh and S. Seeni. 2001. Estimation of active principle content and isozymes of Andrographis paniculata, an important medicinal plant of India. Journal of Medicinal & Aromatic Plant Sciences 23: 637-647.
56. Jacob, J.P., K. K. Sabu and T.K. Abraham. 2000. Genetic variability of mutant strains of Pleurotus citrinopileatus based on isozyme electrophoresis. Mushroom Research 9: 79-84.
57. Padmesh, P., K. K. Sabu, S. Seeni and P. Pushpangadan. 1998. The use of RAPD in detecting genetic variability in Andrographis paniculata Nees: a potent hepatoprotective drug. Current Science 76: 833-835.
58. Seeni, S., K. K. Sabu and P. Padmesh. 1998. Variable-Invariably: An introduction to intraspecific variations in medicinal plants. Amruth 2: 3-8.
Book Chapters
1. Sreeja Devi PS, Neethu S Kumar, Sabu KK and Sreejith Parameswara Panicker. 2021. Potential Bioactive Components and Medicinal Importance of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.). In: Advances in Medicinal Plant Sciences (Volume - 3). Published by Integrated Publications, Delhi, India
2. Satheesan, J., & Sabu, K. K. (2020). Endophytic Fungi for a Sustainable Production of Major Plant Bioactive Compounds. In Plant-derived Bioactives (pp. 195-207). Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1761-7_8 First Online: 12 May 2020
3. Anjali N & Sabu K K (2020). Role of miRNAs in biotic and abiotic stress management in crop plants. In: Sustainable Agriculture in the Era of Climate Change. Edited by R. Roychowdhury (Springer New York, USA). Pp. 513-532. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45669-6_22. First Online: 07 July 2020
4. Jisha S & Sabu K K (2020). Endophytic Fungi for a Sustainable Production of Major Plant Bioactive Compounds. In: Plant-derived Bioactives: Production, Properties and Therapeutic Applications Vol 2. Edited by Dr. Mallappa Kumara Swamy. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1761-7_8. First Online: 12 May 2020
5. Nadiya F & Sabu K K (2020). Small RNA manipulation in plants: Techniques and recent developments. In: Plant Small RNA: Biogenesis, Regulation and Application. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-817112-7.00018-3. Available online 21 February 2020
6. Sabu K. K, Aiswarya V. P and S. Mukunthakumar (2019). A bird’s eye view on the banana genetic diversity in india with special reference to the wild musa species. In: BANANA- BIODIVERSITY, PROSPECTS AND SUSTAINABILITY. P. N. Krishnan (Ed). Published by Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA), Thiruvananthapuram.
7. Satheesan J & Sabu K K (2019). Centella asiatica (L.) Urb., an Endowment from Traditional Medicine. Pp. 43-51. In: Medicinal Plants: Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Therapeutic Applications, Edited By MK Swamy, JK Patra, GR Rudramurthy. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group. https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429259968
8. Wickneswari R., Sabu K.K. and Md. Atiqur Rahman B. 2017. Exploiting wild germplasm to enhance rice yield and quality. In: Applications of high technology in varietal improvement of rice. Wickneswari R., Nadarajah, K. and Choong C. Y. (Eds). Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi.
9. Sabu, K. K. and F. Nadiya. 2017. Biodiversity Mining Through Transcriptome Analysis. In: Bioresources and Bioprocess in Biotechnology, Volume 1: Status and Strategies for Exploration, Part II. Eds. Sabu, A., N.S. Pradeep, and S. Shiburaj. pp 207-246. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3573-9_10. Springer, Singapore.
10. Sabu, K.K., Nadiya. F. and N. Anjali. 2017. MiRNA Isolation from Plants Rich in Polysaccharides and Polyphenols. In: MicroRNA Profiling. Vol. 1509. Pp 25-36. Sweta Rani (Ed). Springer. ISBN:978-1-4939-6522-9. PMID: 27826915 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-6524-3_4
11. Nadiya. F, Anjali. N, Sabu, K. K. and Gangaprasad. 2016. Isolation of high quality RNA from different Cardamom tissues for next generation sequencing. In: Perspectives on Biodiversity of India. Vol II. Ed. A. Bijukumar, N. S. Pradeep, K. G. Ajit Kumar and P. G. Rajendran. Pp. 181-188
12. Harinarayanan, P. and Sabu, K. K., (Eds.). 2009. Proceedings of National Seminar on Coastal Ecosystem Management & Evaluation Workshop of South Indian ENVIS Centres. ENVIS Centre, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology, & Environment, Thiruvananthapuram. 126 pages.
13. Sabu, K.K., N.S. Pradeep and P. Padmesh. 2003. Application of molecular markers for the analysis of genetic diversity and systematics of fungi. In Frontiers of Fungal Diversity in India (Prof. Kamal Festschrift) Ed. by G. P. Rao, C. Manoharachari, D. J. Bhat. Published by: International Book Distributing (Lucknow), xxiv, 906p. ISBN: 8185860920.
14. Seeni, S. and K.K. Sabu. 1998. Conservation and economic utilization of plant genetic resources through Biotechnological means. In: Conservation and Economic Evaluation of Biodiversity. Vol. I. pp. 239-249. Oxford University press, New Delhi.
Conference papers
1. Anjana H. Nath, Anith K. N., K. K. Sabu. 2022. Growth Enhancement of Cardamom Upon Root Colonization by Endophytic Fungus Piriformospora indica. 34th Kerala Science Congress (held online) organized by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment, Thiruvananthapuram.
2. Sreeja Devi P S, Neethu S Kumar, Sathees C Raghavan and Sabu K K. 2022. Comparative screening of jacalin and anticancer activity in wild and cultivar varieties of jack fruit. 34th Kerala Science Congress (held online) organized by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment, Thiruvananthapuram.
3. Soumya S Dharan and K K Sabu. 2021. Gene expression analysis in response to abiotic stress in cardamom under in-vitro conditions. PLACROSYM XXIV. Plantations Crops Symposium. 14-16 December 2021, Kochi.
4. Anjana H Nath, Sabu K K, and Anith K N. 2021. Co-cultivation of Elettaria cardamomum with Piriformospora indica, a phytopromotional root-colonizing endophyte. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Advancements in Interdisciplinary Research (ICAIR-21) held online during 26-28 October 2021.
5. Reshma R and Sabu K K. 2021. A comparative study on Genome-wide SSR markers identification using three microsatellite finding tools in Musa accuminata. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Advancements in Interdisciplinary Research (ICAIR-21) held online during 26-28 October 2021.
6. Revathy S, Anilkumar S and Sabu K K. 2021. Comparative assessment of genetic diversity among Cullenia exarillata from Silent Valley National Park and Kannur. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Advancements in Interdisciplinary Research (ICAIR-21) held online during 26-28 October 2021.
7. Soumya S Dharan and Sabu K K. 2021. Reference gene standardization and expression analysis of stress related genes in cardamom cell suspension. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Advancements in Interdisciplinary Research (ICAIR-21) held online during 26-28 October 2021.
8. Reshmi Nair R J, Lakshmi S, Suja K P and K K Sabu. 2021. Impact of Glycyrrhiza glabra on endometriosis treatment. In: Proceedings of International Webinar on ‘Phytochemistry-Impacts and Applications’, held online on September 27th and 28th, 2021 by Kerala Academy of Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram.
9. Soorya S, Sabu K K and T S Swapna. 2021. Lack of linkage between sex and molecular markers in dioecious Palmyra palm. In: ‘Genomics in Plants, Animals & Microbes’, held on September 27, 2021 at Inter University Centre for Genomics &Gene Technology, Department of Biotechnology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
10. Reshma R and K. K Sabu. 2021. Genome-wide identification of microsatellite markers in Musa accuminata subsp. malaccensis. In: Proceedings of Online poster competition on the topic 'Genomics in Plants, Animals and Microbes' held online on 27 September 2021 at Inter-university Centre for Genomics and Gene Technology, Department of Biotechnology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
11. Jaichand J., K. K. Sabu and V. Thankamani. 2021. Cytotoxicity studies and antiviral activity of Sesbania grandiflora. In: Proceedings of International Webinar on ‘Phytochemistry-Impacts and Applications’, held online on September 27th and 28th, 2021 by Kerala Academy of Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram.
12. Sreeja Devi P S, Neethu S Kumar and K K Sabu. 2021. Diversity of Bioactive Compounds in Jackfruit Accessions Collected from Southern Districts of Kerala. In: Proceedings of National Conference on Sustainable ecosystems, aquaculture, fisheries and fisherfolk (ANCOSEAFF, 2021) held at Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram from 04 to 05 March 2021.
13. Aswathy L. B., Muhammad Ali Noushad and K. K. Sabu. 2021. Differential expression of small HSPs in small cardamom under heat stress. Proc. of 33rd Kerala Science Congress held at Thiruvananthapuram from 25th to 30th January 2021.
14. Reshmi Nair R J, Lakshmi S, Suja K P and K K Sabu. 2021. Evaluation of cytotoxic studies and hplc profiling of Saraca asoka ethanolic bark extract for endometriosis treatment. In: Proceedings of International Conference on New Horizons in Plant Science, held during 4-9 January 2021 at Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
15. Sakthipriya M and K K Sabu. 2021. Genetic diversity and cluster analysis in Centella asiatica (L) Urb. using microsatellite markers. In: Proceedings of International Conference on New Horizons in Plant Science, held during 4-9 January 2021 at Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
16. Sreeja Devi P S, Sathees C Raghavan, Neethu S Kumar and K K Sabu. 2021. Bioactive compounds present in Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) and its role in human health. In: Proceedings of International Conference on New Horizons in Plant Science, held during 4-9 January 2021 at Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
17. Saranya, P. K., S Suhara Beevy and K.K Sabu. 2021. Seed Biochemical Studies in the Mature Seeds of Momordica charantia L. In: Proceedings of International Conference on New Horizons in Plant Science, held during 4-9 January 2021 at Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
18. Revathy S, Nissy Baby, Anilkumar S, K K Sabu. 2020. Genetic variation in Cullenia exarilla populations from different locations of Wayanad, Kerala. 6th India International Science Festival (IISF-2020) held online on 22 December, 2020.
19. Mary Mathew K, Reshma Renjanan, Swapna Sasidharan, Sabu K K, Nadiya F, Muhammad Ali Noushad, Soumya S Dharan & Remashree A B. 2020. Transcriptome analysis of small cardamom associated with capsule rot disease. International Symposium on Spices as Flavours, Fragrances & Functional Foods (SYMSAC X) held at ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi, Kerala during 06-09 May 2020.
20. P K Saranya, S Suhara Beevy, K K Sabu. 2019. Extraction of Genomic DNA and primer validation in the seeds of Momordica charantia L. (Cucurbitaceae) at the National seminar on Forestry, Plant genetics and Improvement organized by KFRI on 3-4 December, 2019.
21. Sreeja Devi P S, Neethu S Kumar and K K Sabu. 2019. National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches in Materials and Biological Research (IAMBR-2019) in connection with the Annual Research Conference (MGC ARC 2019), organized by research committee, at Mahatma Gandhi College, Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram and co- sponsored by KSCSTE, Government of Kerala based on the title “Phytochemical Profiling and Anti-oxidant Analysis in Varikka and Koozha Varieties of Different Parts of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.)” on15th and 16th of March 2019.
22. Raseena NR, S Suhara Beevy and K K Sabu. 2019. Regulation of PISTILLATA gene in the petal and anther development in Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt (Cucurbitaceae). In Proceedings of International Seminar on ‘Life Sciences for Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges' from 3-5 October, 2019.
23. P K Saranya, S Suhara Beevy, K K Sabu. 2019. Seed Pre-treatment Methods on Breaking Seed Dormancy in the Wild variety of Momordica charantia L. (Cucurbitaceae) at the International conference "PROVECTUS PLANTAE’19 - EXPLORING THE SCOPE OF PLANT GENETIC RESOURCES” Provectus plantae organized by Department of Botany on 22-24 May, 2019.
24. Arun R Pillai, Namitha. LH , Vishnu. B, Soorya S, Reshma M Das, Anusha S Sabu KK and Kamarudeenkunju. M. 2019. Nutritive analysis of fresh and fermented sap of Arenga wightii Griff. an endemic medicinal palm of Southern Western Ghats, Presented at National Seminar on Forestry, Plant Genetics and Improvement, Organized by KFRI and Gregor Mendel Foundation, University of Calicut was held at Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi on 3rd -4th December 2019
25. Arun R Pillai , Namitha. LH ,Vishnu. B, Soorya S, Reshma M Das, Anusha. S Sabu KK and Kamarudeenkunju. M. 2019. Towards conservation strategies in Arenga wightii Griff., a multipurpose rare endemic palm of southern Western Ghats, presented at National Seminar on Ecology and Conservation, Organized by Department of Zoology, University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram, 14th-16th January 2019
26. Arun R Pillai, Anusha S, Reshma M Das, Soorya S , Vishnu B Namitha L H, Sabu KK and Kamarudeenkunju M. 2019. Desiccation studies in seeds of Arenga wightii Griff., a rare endemic palm of southern Western Ghats, presented at Provectus Plantae-2019, International Seminar on Exploring the scope for Plant Genetic Resources, Proceedings published by Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram May 22-24, 2019 ISBN 978-81-940888-0-6, p-8-11
27. Arun R Pillai, Anusha S, Reshma M Das .Soorya S ,Vishnu B Namitha L H, Sabu KK and Kamarudeenkunju M. 2019. Nutritive analysis of fresh and fermented sap of Arenga wightii Griff. an endemic medicinal palm of Southern Western Ghats, presented at International Seminar Life Sciences for Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges, Organized by Department of Botany, University College Palayam Thiruvananthapuram, pp- 28
28. Soorya. S, Arun R.Pillai, Namitha. LH, Anusha. S, Reshma. M. Das, Vishnu. B, Sabu K K ⃰ and Kamarudeenkunju. M. 2019. Genetic relationships and diversity among dioecious Palmyra palm acce sions revealed by ISSR and SCoT markers. In proceedings of National Seminar on ‘Advanc s and Applications in Plant Science’ organized by Department of Botany to be held on Februay 6-8, 2019 held at Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
29. Soorya. S, Arun R.Pillai, Namitha. LH, Anusha. S, Reshma. M. Das, Vishnu. B, Sabu K K and Kamarudeenkunju. M. 2019. Genetic diversity analysis in Palmyra palm using ISSR and SCoT markers. Presented at Three day National Seminar on ‘Ecology and Conservation’ from 14 to 16th January, 2019 organized by Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
30. Sreeja Devi PS, Neethu S Kumar, and K K Sabu. 2019. Preliminary phytochemical and anti-oxidant analysis in selected jack fruit varieties from Thiruvananthapuram. 106th Indian Science Congress held at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab from January 3 - 7, 2019
31. Sakthipriya M and Sabu K K. 2018. Genetic association mapping for major quantitative traits in Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. International Conference on Emerging Areas of Biotechnology for Human Welfare and Bio-entrepreneurship held at Chennai during 11-12 Sept 2018.
32. Gouri P. R., Jisha. S and Sabu K. K. 2018. Identification of conserved microRNAs in Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. and computational prediction of their targets involved in asiaticoside biosynthesis. International Conference on Emerging Areas of Biotechnology for Human Welfare and Bio-entrepreneurship held at Chennai during 11-12 Sept 2018.
33. Sreeja Devi PS, Neethu S Kumar, and K K Sabu. 2018. Documentation and biodiversity analysis of selected Jack fruit varieties of Thiruvananthapuram District for sustainable utilization. National Seminar on Plant diversity Conservation and Bioprospecting in Western Ghats held at Government College, Kasaragod during 26-27 Sept 2018.
34. Sabu K K, Anjali N and Nadiya F. 2018. Next-generation sequencing technologies and their applications for genetic studies in non-model plants. 5th Annual Plant Genomics & Gene Editing Congress Asia 2018 on the 26-27 March 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand.
35. Bhaskar A, Biji CL, Sunitha P, Sabu KK, Nair AS. 2018. Molecular markers for shelf life improvement through transcriptomic profiling Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L) Indian cultivar. Proc. of International seminar on “Regenerative Medicine and Chronic Degenerative Diseases & Role of Omics and Bio markers in Health” held during 9-11 March 2018 at Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram.
36. Sabu K K, Aiswarya V P and S Mukunthakumar. 2018. A bird’s eye view on the banana genetic diversity in India with special reference to the wild Musa species. Proc. of National Banana Fest, 17 - 21 February 2018, Thiruvananthapuram
37. Binoy Kurian and KK Sabu. 2017. Estimation of genetic diversity for developing conservation strategies in Calamus spp. (rattan palms) from southern Western Ghats biodiversity hot-spot. In: Proc. of National conference on Plant Science Technologies at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) on March 21-23, 2017.
38. Anjali, N. and Sabu, K. K. 2017. Identification and characterization of drought responsive microRNAs in cardamom. Proc. of InterDrought-V conference held at Hyderabad during 21-25 February 2017.
39. Sabu, K. K., Anjali, N., Nadiya F., and Athira V. Nair. 2017. Comparative profiling of drought responsive microRNAs and transcription factors in wild genotype of cardamom. Proc. of EMBO Conference on ‘Micro and metabolic regulators in plants’, 01 – 04 February 2017 at RGCB, Thiruvananthapuram.
40. Binoy Kurian and K. K. Sabu. 2017. Genetic structure and diversity in Calamus sp. (rattan palm): implications for evolution and conservation. Proc. of Tree Improvement Research in India: Current Trends and Future Prospects, Bangalore on February 2nd and 3rd, 2017.
41. Nadiya F., A. Gangaprasad and K. K. Sabu. 2017. De novo sequencing and assembly of cardamom transcriptome with special reference to terpenoid biosynthesis genes. Proc. of 29th Kerala Science Congress held at Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla from 28th to 30th January 2017.
42. Binoy Kurian, Hemanthakumar, A. S., Wickneswari Ratnam, Choong, C. Y., Prabalee Sarmah, and K. K. Sabu. 2016. Analysis of genetic diversity and population structure in Calamus thwaitesii Becc. using microsatellite markers. Poster presented at IUFRO Genomics and Forest Tree Genetics Conference at Arcachon, France from 28 May to 3 June 2016.
43. Binoy Kurian and K. K. Sabu. 2016. Use of microsatellite markers for genetic diversity analysis and sex identification in Calamus travancoricus. Proc. of International Seminar on ‘New Frontiers in Cytogenetics’ & XIII Conference of the Society of Cytologists & Geneticists held during 15-17 December, 2016.
44. Sakthipriya, M, Gouri, P R, Sharmila, N B, and K K Sabu. 2016. Variation in asiaticoside content and genetic diversity in Centella asiatica, an important medicinal herb. Proc. of International Conference on Current Trends in Biotechnology (ICCB – 2016) at VIT, Vellore held during December 8 to 10, 2016.
45. Jinu Thomas, Sabulal B, Mathew Dan and K K Sabu. 2016. Development and validation of novel EST-SSR markers in Centella asiatica. Proc. of 26th Swadeshi Science Congress held during 7-9 November 2016 at CMFRI, Kochi
46. Nadiya F., A. Gangaprasad and K. K. Sabu. 2016. A genome-wide characterization of microRNAs in cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) cultivars and their wild progenitor through Next generation sequencing. Proc. of 26th Swadeshi Science Congress held during 7-9 November 2016 at CMFRI, Kochi
47. Sabu, K. K. and Binoy Kurian. 2016. Genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationship as revealed by inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR) polymorphism in bamboos. Proc. of IUFRO Genomics and Forest Genetics conference to be held in Arcachon, France during May 30 - June 3, 2016
48. Anjali, N and K. K. Sabu. 2016. Identification of conserved and novel microRNAs from cardamom under drought stress by next generation sequencing. 28th Kerala Science Congress, Kozhikkode, 28-30 January 2016.
49. Prabalee Sarmah, K. K. Sabu, P. Borpatra Gohain, J. Nath and V. J. Barua. 2015. Genetic characterization and gender identification of some rattan species and Northeast and South India with molecular markers. Proc. of DST sponsored National Symposium on Sustainable Conservation Strategies for Bio-resources of North East India held during 6-7 November 2015.
50. Binoy Kurian, Vishnu V. Nair, and K.K. Sabu. 2015. Paucity of genetic diversity in an important non-wood forest produce: Calamus brandisii Becc. - A dwindling species? Proceedings of the 27th Kerala Science Congress held at Alappuzha during 27th – 29th January 2015.
51. Sowmya S Dharan, Anjali N, Nadiya F and K K Sabu. 2014. Variation in lignin content and genetic diversity in Elettaria cardamomum Maton. Proc. of International Symposium on Plantation Crops – PLACROSYM XXI” from 10-12 December, 2014 at Kozhikkode.
52. Krishna R. Nair, Gangaprasad A. and K. K. Sabu. 2014. An efficient plant regeneration from nodal explant of Somalata [Sarcostemma acidum (roxb.) Voight] and assessment of genetic uniformity using ISSR markers. Proceedings of the 26th Kerala Science Congress held at Wayanad during 28th – 31st January 2014, pp. 316 (10-90).
53. Anjali N, Nadiya F and K K Sabu. 2013. Genome size estimation using flow cytometry in Elettaria cardamomum Maton. Proc. 16th All India Conference of Cytology and Genetics and National Symposium on ‘Gene, Environment and Health’. October 22-24, 2013. Dept of Botany, Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram. Page 83-84.
54. Binoy Kurian, Vanila Varghese, Vishnu V. Nair, Hemanth Kumar A.S. and K.K. Sabu. 2013. Analysis of genetic diversity in an economic rattan palm, Calamus thwaitesii Becc. using SSR and ISSR markers. Proc. National Seminar on Tree Biotechnology 2013 organised at the Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore from 23-24 September 2013. (Eds.) Madhumita Dasgupta, Rekha R. Warrier and R. Yasodha. Page 226-228.
55. Ashitha J Prakash, Anija T Anto, Anjali, N and K K Sabu. 2013. Genetic diversity among cardamom germplasm accessions assessed by SSR and ISSR analysis. Proceedings of the 25th Kerala Science Congress held at Technopark at Thiruvananthapuram during 29th January to 1st February 2013, pp. 263-265 (03-27).
56. Sabu, K.K., M. Kamarudeenkunju, N. Anjali, J.P. Ashitha, A.S. Hemanthkumar and P.N. Krishnan. 2012. Analysis of genetic diversity and identification of gender-specific ISSR markers in Calamus thwaitesii Becc. International Conference on Advances in Biological Sciences (ICABS). March 15-17, 2012. Dept of Biotechnology and Microbiology and Inter University Centre for Biosciences, Kannur University, Kannur.
57. Li Sze Lim; K. K. Sabu, Mee Siing Ngu; Md Atiqur Rahman Bhuiyan; Abdullah Mohammed Zain; Michael J. Thomson; Wickneswari Ratnam. 2009. Identification of quantitative trait loci for agronomic traits in an advanced backcross population between Oryza rufipogon Griff. and the Malaysian Oryza sativa l. cultivar MR219 and fine mapping. Proc. 8th Malaysia Congress on Genetics, 4-6 August 2009, Genting Highlands, Malaysia
58. Lim, L. S., Ngu, M. S., K. K. Sabu, Bhuiyan, M. A. R., Zain, A. M., Thomson, M. J., Wickneswari, R. 2009. Identification of quantitative trait loci for agronomic traits in an advanced backcross population between Oryza rufipogon Griff. and the Malaysian Oryza sativa L. cultivar MR219 and fine mapping. Proceedings of 8th Malaysia Congress on Genetics, 4-6 August 2009, Genting Highlands, Malaysia
59. Kokkal, K., P. Harinarayanan and K.K.Sabu. 2008. Wetlands of Kerala. In: Proceedings of Taal 2007: 12th World Lake Conference held at Jaipur. Pg.1889 to 1893
60. Ngu, M.S., Sabu K.K., Lim L.S. Abdullah M.Z., and Wickneswari R. 2007. Genetic structure of Oryza rufipogon Griff. in Malaysia. 6th Asian Crop Science Association Conference and 2nd International Conference on Rice for the Future. November 5-9, 2007. Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand.
61. Sabu K.K., Abdullah M.Z., Lim L.S. and Wickneswari R. 2005. Heritability and genetic variance estimates for yield and yield related traits in Oryza rufipogon/O. sativa F1 and BC2F2 families. 5th International Rice Genetics Congress held at International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Manila in November 2005.
62. Lim, L.S., K.K. Sabu, R. Wickneswari and M.Z. Abdullah. 2005. Identification of QTLs for tillering ability in an inter-specific rice cross. Plant & Animal Genomes XIII Conference, January 15-19, 2005. Town & Country Convention Center, San Diego, USA.
63. Sabu, K.K. 2005. Using SAS Procedures to Estimate Genetic Variances and Heritability in a Rice Cross. Proc. of 19th Annual SAS User’s Malaysia (SUM) Forum, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. 21 Sept 2005.
64. Geetha, B.S., K.K. Sabu and S. Seeni. 2003. Genetic variation in south Indian populations of Phyllanthus amarus Schum. & Thonn. (Euphorbiaceae) assessed using isozymes. Proceedings of the 15th Kerala Science Congress. 29-31 January 2003, Thiruvananthapuram, pp. 196-201.
65. Nadarajah, K., Song, B.K., Sabu, K.K. and Ratnam, W. 2003. The Use of microsatelite markers in physical and genetic mapping of Malaysian rice variety. International Conference for Bioinformatics, Penang Malaysia. Pg 111 (D003).
66. Lim L.S, Sabu K.K., Wickneswari R. and Abdullah M.Z. 2003. QTL identification of yield-related traits in a Malaysian rice cross. Int Rice Conference, 13-17 Oct 2003, Alor Setar, Malaysia
67. Wickneswari R., Lim L.S., Sabu K.K. and Abdullah M.Z. 2003. Improvement of grain yield using AB-QTL strategy in a Malaysian rice variety. Oral paper presented at the 14th National Biotechnology Seminar, 11-13 December 2003, Penang, Malaysia.
68. Wickneswari R., Sabu K.K., Lim L.S and Abdullah M.Z. 2003 Improvement of grain yield using advanced backcross QTL strategy in a Malaysian rice variety. International Genetics Congress, 6-11 Jul 2003, Melbourne, Australia.
69. Sabu, K.K. and Seeni, S. 2003. In situ and ex situ genetic diversity of Andrographis paniculata Nees populations from India. Int Genetics Congress 2003, 6-11 Jul 2003, Melbourne, Australia
70. Sabu, K.K. and S Seeni. 2001. PlantPack: a new software for analysis of diversity within Andrographis paniculata, an important medicinal plant, In: Proc. Kerala Science Congress (13th), January 2001, Thrissur pp. 688-690.
71. Sabu, K.K., S Seeni and G Sreekantan Nair. 2001. The application of Bioinformatics in bioprospecting of medicinal plant resources of Kerala. In: Proc. 13th Kerala Science Congress, January 2001, Thrissur. Theme Session: information Technology for Development - A Millennium Perspective, pp. 46-50.
72. Padmesh P., K.K. Sabu and S. Seeni. 1999. Analysis of genetic variations in Andrographis paniculata using isozyme and random amplified polymorphic DNA markers. Proc 11th Kerala Science Congress, 27 Feb.-1 Mar. 1999, Kasaragod- (India), pp. 95-100
73. Sabu, K.K. and S. Seeni. 1999. Development of a computer package for estimation of various plant molecules. Symposium on Current Trends in Biology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. 27-28 Dec, 1999.
74. Sabu, K.K. and S. Seeni. 1998. Patterns of allozyme diversity in natural populations of Andrographis paniculata Nees. National Conference on Recent Trends in Spices and Medicinal Plant Research, Bose Institute, India, 2-4 April, 1998
75. Sabu, K.K. and S. Seeni. 1996. Biochemical characterization of intraspecific variations in Andrographis paniculata Nees. International Symposium on Perspectives in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. 20-23 Nov, 1996.
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