Santosh Kumar Gupta

Santosh Kumar Gupta is a highly skilled and accomplished plant biologist, recognized for his leadership in co-leading a research group and overseeing research management practices and activities at the esteemed DBT-National Institute of Plant Genome Research in New Delhi. His expertise lies in translational research activities, focusing on the development of genetically modified and genome-edited crops such as chickpea, tomato, and other important crops. With a proven track record of successfully completing projects and establishing fruitful collaborations, Santosh Kumar Gupta has demonstrated exceptional communication skills and a strong commitment to publishing high-impact research findings. His contributions have been widely recognized and acknowledged in numerous peer-reviewed international journals, where he has served as a Guest Associate Editor, Editor, Review Editor, and Reviewer. Some of these prestigious journals include Frontiers in Genetics, Genome Editing, Plant Science, BMC Plant Biology, MDPI Genes, PLOS One, PCTOC, Plant Gene, and Phytomedicine. In his academic career, Santosh Kumar Gupta has authored 25 articles in reputable and SCI-listed journals, including the Journal of Experimental Botany, Plant Biotechnology Journal, Plant Cell & Environment, Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Protoplasma, and Functional & Integrative Genomics. His significant contributions to scientific literature have not only advanced the understanding of plant biology but have also contributed to the development of novel and promising agricultural practices. One of his notable achievements is the recent publication of the pioneering report on in-planta genome editing in the phytoene desaturase gene (PDS) of chickpea, a groundbreaking advancement in the field of plant genetic engineering. Santosh Kumar Gupta's exceptional expertise, dedication, and exceptional research skills have firmly positioned him as a valuable asset to any scientific organization, where his contributions can continue to drive innovative research and development in plant biology and crop improvement.

Publications

Nanopriming Approach to Sustainable Agriculture
Nanopriming Approach to Sustainable Agriculture
Abhishek Singh, Vishnu D. Rajput, Karen Ghazaryan, Santosh Kumar Gupta, Tatiana Minkina. © 2023. 453 pages.
The challenges posed by climate change have had a significant impact on global food security, with crop yields negatively affected by abiotic and biotic stresses. The book...
Seed Nanopriming: An Innovative Approach for Upregulating Seed Germination and Plant Growth Under Salinity Stress
Seed Nanopriming: An Innovative Approach for Upregulating Seed Germination and Plant Growth Under Salinity Stress
Abhishek Singh, Shreni Agrawal, Vishnu D. Rajput, Karen Ghazaryan, Hasmik S. Movsesyan, Tatiana Minkina, Abdel Rahman Mohammad Al Tawaha, Athanasios Alexiou, Badal Singh, Santosh Kumar Gupta. © 2023. 24 pages.
Soil salinity, one of the main abiotic risks to agricultural products, lowers agricultural yields, and as a result, the world's rising population confronts substantial food...
Nanopriming Revolutionizing Agribiotechnology for Sustainable Food Security
Nanopriming Revolutionizing Agribiotechnology for Sustainable Food Security
Varsha Gupta, Santosh Kumar Gupta. © 2023. 11 pages.
The most promising branch of science and technology is nanotechnology. This area is constantly developing new tools and ideas for the development of sustainable agriculture....