BIODATA

1. Name : Dr. JAMPALA SIVA SATYA MOHAN

2. Date of Birth : 26.04.1957

3. Address : Department of Biosciences,

Sardar Patel University

Vallabh Vidyanagar – 388 120, Gujarat, India

Phone : (02692)226884 ext.210 (Lab), 229253 (R)

Email:jampalamohan@yahoo.com, Mohanjss@rediffmail.com

4. Qualifications

Exams passed	Name of the University	Year	Class; % of marks		Subject/s
S.S.C.	Board of Sec. Edu. Hyderabad	1972	First; 68%		English, Maths, Gen. Sci., S. S.
Intermediate	Board of Inter. Edu., Hyderabad	1974	Second; 51.57%		Biological and Physical Sciences
B.Sc.	Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar (A.P.)	1977	First; 61.57%		Botany (Main); Zoology & Chemistry (sub.)
M.Sc.	Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar	1979	‘B’ Grade; 71.04%		Botany
Ph.D.	Sardar Patel University	1983	--		Botany
Title of thesis	Studies in some Gentianales
Postdoctoral	Sardar Patel University	Oct. 1983-Sept. 1984		Studies in some Gentianales
Basic certificate	-do-	1984	Pass		Computer Programming (Basic language)

5. Particulars of the present post:

(a) Present post : Reader

(b) Date of appointment: 30.6.2000

6. Details of experience (Teaching, laboratory, Industry etc.)

Sr. No.	Name of the Institute	Designation	Period with date From To		Duties
1.	Sardar Patel University	Technician (Temporary)	7.2.1985	14.7.1985	Pre-Ph.D. Courses and Research
2.	-do-	Technician	15.7.1985	28.2.1986	-do-
3.	-do-	Lecturer	1.3.1986	28.2.1991	Research and P.G. Teaching
4.	-do-	Lecturer (Sr. Scale)	1.3.1991	6.9.1998	-do-
5.	-do-	Lecturer (Selection Grade)	7.9.1998	29.6.2000	-do-
6.	-do-	Reader	30-6-2000	Till date	-do-

7. Research Experience

From To Years Months

P.G. 1.3.1986 Till Date 17

M.Phil

Ph.D. 30.12.1989 Till Date 13 3

Total 17 years

8. Details of the research projects undertaken:

S. No.	Title of the project	Total cost (Rs.)	Agency	Present Status
1.	Generation of know how for certain commercially important forest tree species using tissue culture techniques	4,000	UGC (minor)	Completed (1991-92)
2.	Screening and generation of effective propagation methods for certain forest tree species of Gujarat state utilizing tissue culture methods for biodiversity conservation programme.	3,52,000	UGC	Completed (1994-97)
3.	Evaluation of reproductive patterns of some rare taxa of Gujarat state in relation to biodiversity conservation	5,77,875	DST	Completed (1996-99)
4.	Plant Morphogenesis	35,00,000	UGC-SAP	Completed (1994-1999)
5.	Development of protocols for micropropagation of some indigenous forest tree species	2,33,200	Gujarat Forest Department	Completed (April 1997- Dec. 99)
6.	Collection, Characterization and ex-situ conservation of medicinal plants of Gujarat (Co-PI)	10,50,000	NATP-PB (ICAR)	On-going (1.10.1999 onwards)
7.	Plant morphogenesis, Biodiversity conservation and sustainable environment (Co-PI)	70,00,000	UGC-DSA	On-going (1.4.2000 onwards)
8.	Development of protocols for clonal propagation of safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) for its possible commercial exploitation	15,000	UGC (Minor project)	Completed (2000-2001)

9. (a) No. of students awarded Ph. D : Two

(b) No. of students working for Ph.D. : Four

10. Details of summer/ winter school, symposium, seminar, workshop etc. attended

1. National symposium on “Current trends in biological research” sponsored by UGC from Dec. 1-3, 1989.

2. National symposium on “Genetics and biotechnology for crop improvement” sponsored by University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad and Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding and APIDC from Feb 8-10, 1991.

3. 79^th Annual session of Indian Science Congress held at the M.S. University of Baroda, Baroda Jan.3-8, 1992.

4. National symposium on “Frontiers in Plant Science Research” organized by Nawab Shah Alam Khan Center of Postgraduate Studies & Research, Anwarul Uloom College (Osmania University), Hyderabad, Feb.13-14, 1994.

5. DST organised Brain storming session in Reproductive Biology” held at Department of Biosciences, University of Jammu, Jammu, March 22-24, 1994.

6. UGC sponsored Inter-disciplinary seminar on “Exploring R&D potentials between universities and industries” organized by the forum for Inter-disciplinary activities, Dardar Patel University, 1994.

7. UGC sponsored Inter-disciplinary seminar on “New Challenges in the 21^st Century: Priorities and foci for higher education” organized by the forum for Inter-disciplinary activities, Dardar Patel University, 1994.

8. All India symposium (UGC-DRS) on “Contemporary studies on Plant structure and morphogenesis: In vivo and in vitro morphogenesis organized by Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Oct. 11-12, 1996.

9. National symposium on “Emerging trends in plant tissue culture and molecular biology & XX meeting of plant tissue culture association (India) organized by the Department of Genetics, Osmania University, Hyderabad Jan. 29-31, 1997.

10. XXII Gujarat Science Congress held at V. P. Science College, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Feb. 11-12, 1997.

11. National seminar-cum-workshop on “Prospectives of research in medicinal plants” organized by Anoopam Mission, Mogri, Gujarat Agricultural University, Anand Campus, Anand, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar and South Gujarat University, Surat, March 1-3, 1997.

12. Mid-term review committee meeting at UGC office, New Delhi for evaluation of the progress of the UGC major research project, March 11, 1997.

13. World Bank funded National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP) meeting to present department research proposal for funding at National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, Oct. 14-15, 1997.

14. National Seminar-cum-workshop on “Plant morphogenesis” under UGC-SAP held at Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Dec. 29-30, 1997.

15. A seminar on “Strategies for sustainable agriculture” held at Sardar Patel University, organized by Biotechnology Interest group, Baroda and Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Feb. 1998.

16. A seminar on “Medicinal plants” held at Gujarat Agricultural university, organized by Research center for Medicinal and aromatic plants, Gujarat Agricultural University, Anand Campus, Anand, June 20, 1998.

17. National seminar on “Medicinal plants resources development” held at Ahmedabad and organized by Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar from October 4-5, 1998.

18. An International seminar on “Conservation of tropical species, communities & ecosystems” held at Thiruvananthapuram and organized by Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala from Dec. 2-6, 1998.

19. UGC-SAP National symposium on “Plant morphogenesis: Biochemical and molecular approach” held at Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Dec. 21-22, 1998.

20. Jai Vigyan National Science & Technology Mission on conservation of Biodiversity (PGR) First consultation-cum-workshop on Plant –Biodiversity (NATP) organized by NBPGR, New Delhi, August 24-25, 1999.

21. The World food day on the theme” Youth against hunger” organized by National Research Center for medicinal and aromatic plants, Boriavi, Oct. 16, 1999.

22. Seminar on “Gujarat and its environment and challenges” organized by N. V. Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Oct. 19, 1999.

23. National symposium on “Mycology – its relevance in the next millenium” organized by Mycological Society of India and Sardar Patel University during December 18, 21, 1999.

24. One day symposium on “ Recent advances in Biochemistry” organized by the Society of Biological Chemists, Vallabh Vidyangar Chapter, Jan. 22, 2000.

25. Participated in one day zonal group meeting for cooperators on Conservation of Agro-biodiversity held at Sardar Patel University and organized by NBPGR Regional research station, Jodhpur on June 20, 2000.

26. One day seminar on Bio-resource wealth of Gujarat: Its conservation and sustainable utilization organized by N.V.Patel College of Pure & Applied Sciences and SICART, Vallabh Vidyanagar on Nov. 19, 2000.

27. Participated in UGC-DSA National symposium on “Sustainable environment: Achievements and future prospects” organized by Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar on Jan. 4-6, 2001.

28. Participated and presented the progress of the work in second Zonal group meeting for cooperators under NATP project on “Conservation of Agro-biodiversity in arid region” held at NBPGR regional station, Jodhpur on Feb. 3, 2001.

29. Participated and presented the work done during the year 2000-2001 in 2-day Zonal workshop on “Conservation of Agro-biodiversity in arid region” for cooperators under NATP project held at Central Institute of Arid Horticulture, Bikaner on Feb. 28- March 1, 2001.

30. Participated in National symposium on “Environmental Biotechnology and Biodiversity Conservation” organized by Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar during January 31- February 1, 2003.

11. Details of refresher course/training programme/equivalent course

1. Participated in short term training course on “Techniques for plant regeneration from aseptic cultures” organized by Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore under Biotechnology training programme from Dec. 1-6, 1986.

2. Attended the University Grants Commission sponsored refresher course in Botany (Cytogenetics) held in Department of Botany, Patna University, Patna from Jan. 23 to Feb. 11, 1989.

3. Participated in computer appreciation programme conducted by G. H. Patel Computer Center, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar from May 11-June 16, 1990.

4. Attended a four-week orientation course organized by Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University under the Academic Staff orientation scheme of UGC from Nov. 7 – Dec. 4, 1990

5. Attended training course on “Plant tissue culture and genetic engineering techniques” sponsored by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and organized by Biomedical group, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai from 31-3-1991 to 20.4.1991.

6. Attended the UGC sponsored refresher course in Botany organized by Department of Botany, Gujarat University under the auspices of Academic staff college, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad from March 14- April 3, 1997.

7. Participated in a training programme on “Techniques in exploration and collection of Agri-Biodiversity” organized by National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), New Delhi under INDO-USAID PGR project from Sept.20-29, 1997.

1. Research students

Sr.No.	No. of students	Those who have completed	Those who are working
1.	Ph.D. students	Two	Four students joined for Ph.D. programme
2.	M.Phil students	-nil-
3.	M.Sc. Dissertations	Three (Biotechnology) One (Botany)
4.	Others	One S.R.F.

2. Publications:

a) Books : Nil

b) Article : 21 Research papers

PUBLICATIONS

1. J. A. Inamdar, Venigella S. Rao and J. S. S. Mohan. 1981. Leaf dichotomy in Codiaeum variegatum Blume. Curr. Sci. 50:462-463.

2. J. S. S. Mohan and J. A. Inamdar. 1982. Leaf architecture of Apocynaceae. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Plant Sci.) 91:189-200.

3. Venigella S. Rao, J. S. S. Mohan and J. A. Inamdar. 1982. Effect of gibberellic acid and colchicine on the vessel elements of Gossypium hirsutum L. var. varalakshmi. Ceylon J. Sci. 15: 71-83.

4. J. S. S. Mohan and J. A. Inamdar. 1983. Studies on the leaf architecture of Oleaceae with a note on the systematic position of the genus Nyctanthes. Feddes Repertorium, 94:193-204.

5. J. S. S. Mohan and J. A. Inamdar. 1984. Leaf venation studies in some Asclepiadaceae. Phytomorphology. 34:36-45.

6. J. A. Inamdar, J. S. S. Mohan and R. B. Subramanian. 1985. Extrafloral nectaries of Holarrhena antidysenterica (L.) Wall ex. G. Don: Development, ultrastructure and secretion. Trends in Plant Research pp. 137-148.

7. J. S. S. Mohan and J. A. Inamdar, 1985. Studies in some Loganiaceae and Buddlejaceae. JOPAM 2: 25-32.

8. J. A. Inamdar, J. S. S. Mohan and R. B. Subramanian. 1986. Stomatal Classifications – A Review. Feddes Repertorium, 97: 147-160.

9. J. S. S. Mohan and J. A. Inamdar, 1986. Ultrstructure and secretion of extrafloral nectaries of Plumeria rubra L. Ann. Bot. 57: 189-201.

10. J. A. Inamdar, R. C. Patel and J. S. S. Mohan, 1986. Structure and ontogeny of stomata in some Oleaceae. Feddes Repertorium, 97:291-302.

11. J. A. Inamdar, R. B. Subramanian and J. S. S. Mohan, 1986. Studies on the resin glands of Azadirachta indica. A. Juss., Ann. Bot. 58: 425-429.

12. J. A. Inamdar, Sr. Avita and J. S. S. Mohan, 1989. Histomorphological studies in some Aristolochiaceae. Feddes Repertorium. 100: 257-269.

13. J. S. S. Mohan, M. Nataraj and J. A. Inamdar, 1989. Foliar venation patterns in some Gentianaeae and Menyanthaceae. Indian Bot. Contactor 6: 77-81.

14. R. B. Subramanian, V. Murugan, J. S. S. Mohan and J. A. Inamdar, 1989. Optical microscopic studies on the development and secretion of resin glands in some Apocynaceae. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Plant Sci.) 99: 423-429.

15. J. A. Inamdar, M. Nataraj, J. S. S. Mohan and R. B. Subramanian, 1990. Somatic embryogenesis from callus cultures of Crataeva nurvala Buch Ham. Phytomorphology, 40: 319-322.

16. M. S. V. Prasad, J. S. S. Mohan, R. B. Subramanian and J. A. Inamdar, 1991. Ultrastructural responses of Cajanus cajan (L. ) Millsp. Leaves to cement kiln dust pollution. Phytomorphology, 41: 75-82.

17. T. R. Ganapati, J. S. S. Mohan, P. Suprasanna, V. A. Bapat and P. S. Rao, 1995. A low cost strategy for in vitro propagation of banana. Curr. Sci. 68(6) 646-649.

18. J. S. S. Mohan, 1995. Sandal wood cultivation – its merits and demerits. Annadata (Telugu monthly farmer’s magazine) pp. 13-14.

19. J. S. S. Mohan Sharad Bhadane and P. S. Rao, 1997. A one step method for in vitro plantlet formation from shoots of Dalbergia sissoo. Plant structure and morphogenesis, pp. 97-104.

20. J. S. S. Mohan, V. Vijaya Kumar, V. Aparna and Ritesh P. Vaidya, 2000. Somatic embryogenesis and palnt regeneration in Tribulus terrestris L. Phytomorphology 50: 307-311.

21. J. S. S. Mohan, 2000. In vitro clonal multiplication of safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant et Fernand), National Research Center on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants News Letter 2: 3

22. J. S. S. Mohan and Kalpesh Ishnava. 2002. Cultivation of Safed musli - A rare and threatened medicinal plant. Gujarat Samachar News Paper, Krushi Vishwa Magazine, pp. 4.

23. V. Aparna, Ritesh P. Vaidya and J. S. S. Mohan. Rapid clonal multiplication of rare medicinal herb – Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant et Fernand (Safed musli) through tissue culture. Plant Cell Reports (Communicated)

24. Ritesh P. Vaidya, V. Aparna and J. S. S. Mohan. In vitro clonal propagation of Sterculia urens. Phytomorphology (Communicated)

c) Abstracts published in proceeding volumes of National seminar/symposia

1. Mariamma Mathew C. M. and J. S. S. Mohan

“Strategies to develop in vitro methods for clonal propagation of some forest species” in All India symposium (UGC-DRS) on ‘Contemporary studies on plant structure and morphogenesis: In vivo and in vitro morphogenesis”

2. Mariamma Mathew C. M. and J. S. S. Mohan

“Somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration in Tribulus terrestris L. in ‘National symposium on emerging trends in plant tissue culture and molecular biology & XX meeting of plant tissue culture association (India)

3. A. S. Reddy and J. S. S. Mohan

“Choloriphytum borivilianum : An endangered medicinal herb” in National seminar-cum-workshop on ‘Perspectives of research in medicinal plants’

4. Ravindra Babu P., V. Aprana, R. P. Vaidya and J. S. S. Mohan

“Callus formation and plant regeneration from seedling explants of Melia composita Willd.” in National seminar-cum-workshop on ‘Plant morphogenesis’

5. J. S. S. Mohan, P. Ravindra Babu and Sonia Agrawal

“In vitro micropropagation of Rauvolfia tetraphylla L. in National seminar-cum-workshop on “Plant morphogenesis”

6. J. S. S. Mohan

“Plant tissue culture technique for safed musli- an endangered species” in seminar on ‘Medicinal plants’

7. Aparna V. Sonia Agrawal, R. P. Vaidya and J. S. S. Mohan

Rapid clonal propagation of rare medicinal herb- Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant et Fernand (Safed musli) through tissue culture in International seminar on “Conservation of tropical species, communities &ecosystems”

8. Sonia Arawal, Ritesh P. Vaidya and J. S. S. Mohan

“In vitro morphogenesis of Sterculia urens in UGC-SAP National symposium on “Plant morphogenesis: Biochemical and molecular approach.

9. Yogesh Mahida and J. S. S. Mohan

“Characterization of antimicrobial compounds isolated from Urgenia indica Kunth"

10. Urvashi Sharma and J. S. S. Mohan

“High frequency plant regeneration from immature floral buds of rare medicinal herb Safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant et Fernand)

11. Ritesh P. Vaidya, J. S. S. Mohan and A. S. Reddy

“Cochlospermum religiosum (L) Alston: Its distribution in Gujarat and conservation measures”

12. Ritesh P. Vaidya, J. S. S. Mohan and A. S. Reddy

“In vitro clonal propagation of Rauvolfia Linn.: A potential medicinal shrub”

13. Urvashi Sharma, J. S. S. Mohan and S. Patel

“In vitro clonal propagation of Urgenia indica Kunth.”

14. Urvashi Sharma, V. Rama Rao, J. S. S. Mohan and A.S. Reddy

“In vitro clonal propagation of a rare orchid – Dendrobium microbulbon A.Rich. for its conservation”

3. Awards

1. Awarded “BIOTECHNOLOGY NATIONAL ASSOCIATESHIP” for the year 1991-92 sponsored by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, New Delhi.

2. Awarded “BIOTECHNOLOGY NATIONAL ASSOCIATESHIP- OVERSEAS COMPONENT” sponsored by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, New Delhi.

4. Visit to other institutes/countries for academic purpose

Sr. No.

Institution visited

Sponsorship

Year/duration

Purpose

Plant biotechnology Section, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai

DBT National Associateship

May 8, 1992 – August 7, 1993; 1 year 3 months

Advanced training in Plant tissue culture

Department of Biological Sciences, Rutgers university, Newark, U.S.A.

DBT National Associateship – Overseas fellowship

July 5, 1995 – October 5, 1995

Advanced training in Plant Biotechnology

5. Membership of academic societies/others

· Life member, Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata

· Life Member, Indian Botanical Contactor

· Member, the International Association for Plant Tissue Culture

· Member, The International Association of Plant Morphologists, New Delhi

· Member, Faculty of Science, Sardar Patel University

· Member, Board of studies in Biosciences, Sardar Patel University

· Member, Electron microscopic society of India, Kolkata

· Member, syllabi framing committee for courses of B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Botany, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences of Sardar Patel University

6. Extra-curricular activities

1. Involved in establishment and strengthening of PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY LAB in the department

2. In-charge, Internal examinations (1997-2001)

3. In-charge, Botanical Garden (Since 1997)

4. Ex-officio, Sardar Patel University Biological Society (SPUBS) (1989-90; 1990-91; 1991-92)

5. Functioned as organizing secretary and member in the organization of several scientific meetings in the department.

6. Edited proceeding volumes of the national symposium/seminar

7. Other information not mentioned above

1. Delivered a lecture on Plant tissue culture and its importance in plant breeding in UGC Refresher course organized by the Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University January 1995

2. Delivered a series of lectures in Plant biotechnology course for M.Sc. biotechnology students at Center for Biotechnology, Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar, November 1998

3. Delivered a lecture on Plant tissue culture and its importance in Biodiversity conservation of in training workshop on Plant taxonomy for biodiversity conservation sponsored by Gujarat Ecological Commission, Vadodara and organized by the Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University January 1999.

4. Delivered a series of lectures in Plant biotechnology course for M.Sc. biotechnology students at Center for Biotechnology, Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar, November 1999

5. Worked as a faculty for lab exercises in workshop-on Electron Microscopy Dec. 13-18,1999

6. Delivered a lecture on importance of plant tissue culture for conservation of plants for Nature & adventure club at N.V. Patel Pure & Applied Sciences, Sept. 14, 2000.

7. Delivered a lecture on Biotechnology and importance for B.Sc. students of S. M. Patel College of Home Science, Vallabh Vidyanagar

No. Research students working presently:

i) Mahida Yogesh

“Characterization and bioassay of active principles from plants as a source of new drug development” (Date of Registration: 10.10.2001)

ii) Kalpeshkumar B. Ishnava

“Use of molecular markers in solving taxonomic problems” (Date of Registration: 10.10.2001)

iii) Urvashi Sharma

Mass propagation and molecular characterization of Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant et Fernand. (Date of Registration: 10.10.2001)

iv) Rupala Sangita

Biochemical characterization and micropropagation of some important medicinal plants. (Date of Registration: 15.10.2001)

v) K. A. Geetha

Study of reproductive biology and characterization in Aloe (Aloe barbadensis Mill) germplasm. (Date of Registration: 27.2.2002)

b) Ph. D. degrees awarded

1. V. Aparna

“Evaluation of reproductive patterns and clonal propagation of Two rare taxa for biodiversity conservation” (10.7.2001)

2. Ritesh P. Vaidya

“Studies on reproductive patterns of two tree species and micropropagation of three medicinally important plants” (February 2003)

c) M.Sc. Student’s dessertations

1. Amit Thakar

“In vitro propagation studies of two local cultivars of rice (Oryza sativa L.) for germplasm conservation” (May 2000)

2. Biren Patel

“Biological screening of various plant extract for their antimicrobial activity: Combretum ovalifolium Roxb. – A case study (May 2000)

3. Sheena Patel

“Protocol development for in vitro clonal propagation of Urgenia indica Kunth (Indian squill) (May 2001)