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DIVYA RAMAKRISHNAN, C.K.

Mailing Address:

House No: 73

2nd

Cross, Vinayaka Layout

Medarahalli, Abbigere

Chikkabanawara post

Bangalore - 560090, Karnataka

Phone: +91-9035164744

E-mail: [email protected]

Permanent address

Cholekkalam House

Pulasseri (Post)

Pattambi (Via)

Palakad (Dist.)

Kerala - 679307

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To be a part of the challenging R&D team which strives for the better growth of the

organization and which explores my potential and provides me with the opportunity

to enhance my talent with an intention to be an asset to the organization.

PERSONAL SUMMARY

I have seven years of wet lab experience in the field of Research and Development and recently

completed my PhD in Biotechnology.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

1. Senior Research Fellow - Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, University of

Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, 01.10.2014 to 08.07.2015.

DBT project : “Integrating bio-treated waste water with enhanced water use efficiency to

support the green economy in EU and India (Water 4 crops) - Tagging and mapping of

genomic regions controlling traits related to drought tolerance / WUE in tomato through

marker assisted selection”

S c r e e n i n g o f t o m a t o g e r m p l a s m f o r w a t e r u s e e f f i c i e n c y

H y b r i d i z a t i o n f o r w a t e r u s e e f f i c i e n c y a n d d i s e a s e

A d v a n c e m e n t o f g e n e r a t i o n s

M a r k e r a s s i s t e d s e l e c t i o n



GOI project: Strengthening of Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory

M i c r o p r o p a g a t i o n o f b a n a n a

mailto:[email protected]

P r e p a r a t i o n o f d i f f e r e n t c u l t u r e m e d i a


M a r k e r a s s i s t e d s t u d i e s o f b a n a n a a n d t r a n s g e n i c t o m a t o



Project: Farmers participatory action research programme

H y b r i d i z a t i o n o f g r e e n g r a m , g r o u n d n u t , c o w p e a ,


C o n d u c t i n g f i e l d e x p e r i m e n t s o f a d v a n c e d b r e e d i n g l i n e s o f

G r o u n d n u t , C o w p e a , G r e e n g r a m .

C o n d u c t i n g m u l t i l o c a t i o n t r i a l s ( M L T ) f o r y i e l d a n d d i s e a s e

s c r e e n i n g a t d i f f e r e n t r e g i o n s o f K a r n a t a k a .

C o l l e c t i n g f i e l d d a t a a n d r e p o r t w r i t i n g .

4. Technical Assistant - Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, University of

Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, 01.08.2011 to 02.01.2012




C o n d u c t i n g m u l t i l o c a t i o n t r i a l s ( M L T ) f o r y i e l d a n d d i s e a s e

s c r e e n i n g a t d i f f e r e n t r e g i o n s o f K a r n a t a k a


Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, 02.06.2011 to 30.07.2011

Project: Development of SSR markers and marker assisted s e l e c t i o n for M u n g b e a n

Y e l l o w M o s a i c V i r u s i n g r e e n g r a m

S c r e e n i n g o f g r e e n g r a m g e r m p l a s m f o r M u n g b e a n Y e l l o w

M o s a i c V i r u s ( M Y M V ) d i s e a s e r e s i s t a n c e

D i v e r s i t y s t u d y o f m u n g b e a n g e n o t y p e s b y u s i n g S S R m a r k e r s

H y b r i d i z a t i o n f o r M Y M V d i s e a s e r e s i s t a n c e

A d v a n c e m e n t o f g e n e r a t i o n s a n d m u l t i l o c a t i o n t r i a l s o f

a d v a n c e d b r e e d i n g l i n e s

D U S c h a r a c t e r i z a t i o n o f a d v a n c e d b r e e d i n g l i n e s ( Distinctiveness,

Uniformity, Stability)

M a r k e r a s s i s t e d s e l e c t i o n o f M Y M V r e s i s t a n t a d v a n c e d

b r e e d i n g l i n e s .

6 . Technical Assistant - Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, University of

Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore 01.04.2011 to 31.05.2011




7. Field Assistant - Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, University of Agricultural

Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore 01.06.2009 to 31.03.2011

C o n d u c t i n g f i e l d e x p e r i m e n t s

8. Contract Research Worker - Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry,

UAS, GKVK, Bangalore, 02.06.2008 to 30.04.2009.

P ro j ec t : Marker assisted selection for enriched and enhanced bio-availability of iron

and zinc in Indian white rice varieties

E s t i m a t i o n o f z i n c a n d i r o n f r o m d i f f e r e n t g e n o t y p e s u s i n g U V

s p e c t r o p h o t o m e t e r .

PUBLICATIONS

1. Divya Ramakrishnan, C. K. and D. L. Savithramma. 2014. Screening of mungbean

germplasm for powdery mildew disease resistance. International Journal of Agronomy

and Agricultural Research, 4(6): 16-21.

2. Divya Ramakrishnan, C. K. and D. L. Savithramma. 2014. Tailoring of genetic

diversity of mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) germplasm through principal

component and cluster analysis for yield and yield related traits. International Journal of

Agronomy and Agricultural Research, 5(2): 94-102.

ABSTRACTS PUBLISHED: 7

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Familiar with software like SPSS, GENRES.

Computer application course completed successfully as academic course during under

graduation studies.

Working knowledge of MS Office, Internet access, MS Word and MS Excel.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Familiar with molecular biology works

UV Spectrophotometer

Isolation of DNA from plants, PCR analysis by using SSR and RAPD markers

Agarose and Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE)

Field experience & other lab experience

Plant tissue culture

Development and handling of mapping populations for greengram

Laboratory work experience in greengram

Handling of mapping populations resistance for powdery mildew disease

resistance in greengram

PERSONAL SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES

Exceptional versatility and adaptability.

Delivered seminars and presentations at college level.

Analytical and scientific approaching.

Superlative communication and team building skills.

Ability to work independently and as a member of team in a close-knit environment.

Dedication and drive as a hard working Individual.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCIES

English - Speaking Reading Writing

Malayalam - Speaking Reading Writing

Tamil - Speaking - -

Kannada - Speaking - -

ACADEMIA

Degree / Examination Board / University Year of Passing

Ph. D. (Biotechnology) Karpagam University Coimbatore,

Tamil Nadu

2016

M.Sc. (Biotechnology) Sree Narayana Guru College,

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 2008

B.Sc. (Botany) N.S.S.College, Ottapalam, Kerala

2006

M.Sc. DISSRERTATION TITLE

Molecular characterization of the medicinal plant Verbesina encelioides

Ph. D. DISSRERTATION TITLE

Marker assisted selection, mapping and tagging of SSR markers for powdery mildew disease

resistance in green gram (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek)

CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS ATTENDED

1. Participated in the National Seminar on “Contemporary Approaches to Crop

Improvement” at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore (April 2011).

2. Participated in the National conference on “Crop Improvement and Adaptive Strategies to

Meet Challenges of Climate Change” at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK,

Bangalore (February 2013).

3. Participated in the National Seminar on “Innovative Biotechnology and Nanotechnology”

at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore (August 2013).

4. Participated in one day awareness and training programme on “Protection of Plant

Varieties and Farmer’s Rights Act” at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK,

Bangalore (December 2013).

5. Participated and presented in the National Conference on “Biotechnology in Human

Welfare (NCBHW-2014)” at Karpagam University, Coimbatore( March 2014)

6. Participated in the National Conference on “Sustainable and Self Sufficient Production of

Pulses through an Integrated Approach” at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK,

Bangalore (May 2016).

REFERENCES

Dr. D. L. Savithramma

Professor

Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding

University of Agricultural Sciences

Bangalore – 560065, Karnataka

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +91-9448612557

Dr. N. B. Prakash

Associate professor

Dept. of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry

University of Agricultural Sciences

Bangalore – 560065, Karnataka

Email:[email protected]

Phone: 080-23622572

PERSONAL PROFILE

Date of birth - 26.05.1986

Father’s Name - Ramakrishnan, C. K.

Nationality - Indian

Gender - Female

Marital Status - Married

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that all the information furnished above is true and correct to the best of my

knowledge.

Yours sincerely

Date:

Place: Bangalore (Divya Ramakrishnan, C. K.)





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