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Dr E. Kokiladevi

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Head of the Department, Department of Plant Biotechnology
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

Expertise

  • Plant Sciences

Publications

Total Articles 514
Books 0
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Citations 403
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Professional Recognition

1988

JNU Fellowship to Pursue M.Sc (Biotechnology)

DBT, GOI, New Delhi
1985

TNAU Merit Scholarship

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
2007

Long-term Overseas Associate ship Award

DBT, GOI, New Delhi
2018

Best Researcher Award-2017

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
2007

Rapid grant under Young Investigator

DBT, GOI, New Delhi
2010

Recognition certificate for getting Externally funded Projects

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
2018

Recognition certificates for getting Externally funded Projects (Two)

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
1991

National Eligibility Test certificate in Plant Biotechnology

Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board, New Delhi
1993

National Eligibility Test certificate in Agricultural Biotechnology

Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board, New Delhi
2025

Copy right " Hue Roots: How many "U" s are in the endodermis of the roots?

Copy Right office, Govt. of India

Community & Membership

2006

TNAU Hostel Management Committee

Member
2006

TNAU Hostel Management Committee

Member
2018

Anti-ragging flying squad committee.

Member
2016

48th Student’s club

Staff Associate (Hostels)
2017

49th Student’s club

Staff Associate (Hostels)
2020

National Science day -Registration committee

Member
2018

42nd Foundation day Arrangements committee

Member
2018

42nd Foundation day Arrangements committee

Member

International workshop- Endeavours in Biotechnology Research and Career Prospects - Alumnu

Member

DBT-UIC-Boot camp for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Reception, Registration, Press and photo comm

Member

TVR Memorial Lecture &workshop on entomology & entrepreneurship - Invitation & Reception c

co-chairman

TVR Memorial Lecture &workshop on entomology & entrepreneurship - Invitation & Reception c

co-chairman

National Agri business Incubator-NABIC-Foundation stone laying for Agri_Business Incubator

Member
2016

Workshop on “Applications and Innovations in Nucleic acids and protein Research.

Organizing secretary
2018

Talentia-2018”- Accommodation committee, AC&RI, Madurai

Member
2019

Bioconcorenza’19 & P.G. Biotechnology Seminar -Registration and Reception committee

Member
2020

Bioconcorenza’ 20 & P.G. Biotechnology Seminar - Oral and Poster evaluation committee

Member

National Seminar on “Challenges and Innovative Approaches in Crop Improvement”- Organizing

Member
2006

Board of Studies (Undergraduate Studies)

Member
2024

Institutional Biosafety commitiee

DBT (GoI, New Delhi) Nominee Member in ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore
2024

Institution Innovation Council

External Expert

Institutional Biosafety Commitiee

2022
Memeber Secretary

Indian Society of Plant Breeders (ISPB)

2020
Life

Indian Society for Plantation Crops

2020
Annual

Entomological Society of India

2018
Life

American Society For Plant Biologists

2008
Annual

Indian Science Congress

2006
Life

Association of Biotechnologists

2006
Annual

Society for Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology

2001
Life

Madars Agricultural Students Union

1995
Life

Bio

Plant Biotechnology,Plant Genetic Engineering, Plant Tissue culture, Plant Transformation and Genome Editing of crop plants

Personal Details

  • Female
  • Head of the Department , Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
  • Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
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Other Institute 2008
Ph.D
Other Institute 2001
M.Sc
Other Institute 1990
B.Sc (Agri)
Other Institute 1988
Head of the Department May 2022 – Present
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore | Department of Plant Biotechnology
Professor Nov 2019 – May 2022
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Associate Professor Nov 2016 – Nov 2019
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore | Department of Plant Biotechnology
Assistant Professor - Selection Grade Nov 2014 – Nov 2016
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Assistant Professor - Senior Scale Dec 2007 – Nov 2014
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Post-Doctoral Research Scientist Oct 2007 – Oct 2008
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Assistant Professor Nov 2004 – Nov 2007
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Research Associate Jan 2001 – Nov 2004
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Senior Research Fellow Oct 1990 – Jan 1993
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

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Scholarly Work

Biotech council for the establishment of Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology(COXBIT) at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Funding Agency: Govt. of Tamil NAdu

Principal Investigator

8,090,967

2025 - Ongoing

Ongoing
Establishment of DBT Builder – TNAU Interdisciplinary Life Science platform for advance research and education

Funding Agency: DBT, GOI, New Delhi

Principal Investigator

33,932,000

2025 - Ongoing

Ongoing
Genomic Selection in Cotton for Rapid Genetic enhancement of Fibre yield and Quality

Funding Agency: M/s. Rasi Seeds Pvt. Ltd

Lead Scientist

15,266,000

2024 - Ongoing

Ongoing
Genome engineering of host genes for Yellow Stem borer and Brown Plant Hopper resistance using CRISPR/Cas technology

Funding Agency: DBT, GOI, New Delhi

Principal Investigator

Rs 38.64 lakhs

2023 - Ongoing

Ongoing
Evaluation of the impact of novel synthetic microbial consortia on the growth and moisture stress alleviating potential in rice

Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India

Co-Principal Investigator

27

2022 - Ongoing

Ongoing
Agricultural Bioinformatics – BIC at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

Funding Agency: DBT

Co-Principal Investigator

Rs. 244.80 lakhs

2022 - Ongoing

Ongoing
Cloning and Characterization of novel biocidal protein genes from indigenous isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis,

Funding Agency: TNAU

Principal Investigator

Rs 84.30 lakhs

2019 - Ongoing

Ongoing
CRISPR Mediated Genome Engineering For Developing Thermo Sensitive Genic Male Sterile Lines (TGMS) In Rice (Oryza sativa)

Funding Agency: DBT, GOI, New Delhi

Principal Investigator

Rs.65.61 lakhs

2019 - 2024

Completed
Understanding the molecular mechanism of defense in pigeon pea (Cajanuscajan) due to infestation by Helicoverpa armigera

Funding Agency: DBT, GOI, New Delhi

Principal Investigator

Rs.15.22996 lakhs

2018 - 2022

Completed
Strengthening of Tissue Culture Unit at AC&RI, Madurai

Funding Agency: National Horticulture Mission, Tamil Nadu

Principal Investigator

Rs. 20.00 lakhs

2015 - 2016

Completed
Biology, development & volatiles of Sitophilus oryzae feeding on sorghum & split pulse

Funding Agency: University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India

Co-Principal Investigator

Rs.11.50 lakhs

2013 - 2016

Completed
Engineering resistance against Peanut stem necrosis disease (PSND) in groundnut through RNAi technology

Funding Agency: University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India

Principal Investigator

Rs. 10.98912 lakhs

2013 - 2015

Completed
Optimization of Agrobacterium mediated transformation protocol for local elite cultivars of Fox tail Millet (Setaria italica)”

Funding Agency: University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India

Principal Investigator

Rs.6.15 lakhs

2012 - 2015

Completed
Transgenic Approaches to Improve Seasame (Sesammum indicum Linn) oil quality with omega3 fatty acid

Funding Agency: DBT, GOI, New Delhi

Principal Investigator

Rs.11.05 lakhs

2010 - 2013

Completed
Development of genetically modified groundnut plants tolerant to drought stress and aflatoxin contamination

Funding Agency: ICAR special grant

Principal Investigator

Rs. 20.00 lakhs

2008 - 2011

Completed
Rice Heparanase: cloning, characterization and overexpression for oxidative stress tolerance in rice

Funding Agency: DBT, GOI, New Delhi

Co-Principal Investigator

Rs.13.044 lakhs

2008 - 2012

Completed
Optimization of transformation protocol in elite cultivars of Jatropha curcas

Funding Agency: DBT, GOI, New Delhi

Principal Investigator

Rs. 13.71 lakhs

2008 - 2011

Completed
Validation of Bougainvillea antiviral protein gene.

Funding Agency: TNAU

Co-Principal Investigator

Rs. 3.00 lakhs

2006 - 2009

Completed
Introgression of cry 1Ac gene into elite brinjal varieties through back-cross breeding

Funding Agency: TNAU

Co-Principal Investigator

Rs 2.00 lakhs

2006 - 2008

Completed

UNDERSTANDING THE MOLECULAR MECHANISM OF STARCH BIOSYNTHESIS IN CASSAVA (Manihot esculenta Crantz).

University TNAU
Year 2024
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Scholarly Publications

Chemical contents and insecticidal behaviour of essential oil from coriandrumsativum seeds against red flour beetle (Triboliumcastaneum).

Open Access
inproceedings
Authors: Vidhya, A., K. Suresh, S. Vellaikumar, A. Kavithapushpam, E. Kokiladevi and N.Senthil.

Chemical cues based identification of adaptation strategy in honey bee (ApismelliferaL.) and the greater wax moth (Galleria mellonella L.) by GC-MS.

Open Access
inproceedings
Authors: YogapriyaAdaikkan, B. Usha Rani, K. Suresh, S. Vellaikumar, A. Kavithapushpam, E. Kokiladevi and N. Senthil..

Study of morphological characterization of various pathogens using phase contrast microscope.

Open Access
inproceedings
Authors: Kavibharathi, N., A. Kavithapushpam, S. Vellaikumar, E. Kokiladevi and N. Senthil.

Estimation and comparative study of volatile compounds present in the commercially cultivated species of Jasmine.

Open Access
inproceedings
Authors: Abubakkarsiddiq, J., A. Kavithapushpam, S. Vellaikumar, E. Kokiladevi and N. Senthil.

Assessment of Micronutrient Composition of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotuseous): APK-1.

Open Access
inproceedings
Authors: Anitha, K., A. Kavithapushpam, S. Vellaikumar, E. Kokiladevi and N. Senthil.

Assessing protein content of Grasshopper (Chorthippusbrunneus) as poultry feed supplement.

Open Access
inproceedings
Authors: Prasanthkumar, J.S. M. Shanthi, J. Jayaraj, A. Kavithapushpam, S.Vellaikumar, E. Kokiladevi and N. Senthil.

GC-MS Analysis of Volatile Compounds of Unripe and Ripened Fruits of Solanum torvum Swartz

Open Access
inproceedings
Authors: Arthi, N., Kavitha Pushpam, A., Vellaikumar, S.,Kokiladevi, E.and Senthil, N.

Fatty acid composition of seed oil from Ash gourd [Benincasa hispida (thunb.) cogn.] genotypes

Open Access
inproceedings
Authors: Suganthi, M., Kavithapushpam A.,Vellaikumar,S.,Kokiladevi,E. and Senthil, N.