Dr. Swapna T. Sukumaran
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Dr. Swapna T. Sukumaran

Professor
Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, India

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Biography

Dr. T.S. Swapna is currently working as Principal Scientific Officer at Kerala State Biodiversity Board, India. She has completed her PhD in Biotechnology from same Institute. Her main area of interest focuses on Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Plant and Soil Sciences. Her area of expertise includes Plant Tissue Culture, Plant Tissue Culture, Phytochemical Analysis, Pharmacology, Medicinal Plants, Phytoremediation, and Environmental Biotechnology. She has published 36 research articles in journals contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Plant Tissue Culture
62%
Secondary Metabolite Production
90%
Phytochemical Analysis
75%
Medicinal Plants
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
8
Articles
41
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Vijayan, N., T.S. Swapna, M. Haridas and A. Sabu, 2017. Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering. In: Production, Isolation and Purification of Industrial Products. Gunasekaran, P., S. Noronha and A. Pandey, (Ed.). John Fedor. Netherlands, pp- 233-248.
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  2. Sangeeetha, G., G.S. Nikhila, I. Mini and T.S. Swapna, 2016. Elicitation and Isolation of Gallic Acid from Cell Suspension Culture of Pseudarthria viscida (L.) WIGHT & ARN. Int. J. Adv. Res., 4: 1433-1442.
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  3. Sangeeetha, G., G.S. Nikhila and T.S. Swapna, 2016. In vitro cytotoxic activity of root methanol extract of Pseudarthria viscida (L.) Wight and Arn. against Hela, Hep g2 and L929 celllines. Eur. J. Pharm. Med. Res., 3: 498-501.
  4. Sangeeetha, G., G.S. Nikhila and T.S. Swapna, 2016. Antimicrobial screening of Pseudarthria viscida (L.) Wight & Arn.- a medicinally potent plant against common pathogenic microorganisms. J. Int. Res. Med. Pharm. Sci., 10: 53-59.
  5. Sangeeetha, G., G.S. Nikhila and T.S. Swapna, 2016. An efficient plant regeneration and in vitro secondary metabolite production in Pseudarthria viscida (L.) Wight & Arn. Int. J. Curr. Res., 8: 33217-33224.
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  6. Nikhila, G.S., G. Sangeetha, T.S. Preethe and T.S. Swapna, 2016. GC-MS analysis of phytochemical compounds present in the rhizome of Gloriosa superba L. J. Pharmacogn. Phytochem., 5: 17-20.
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  7. Nikhila, G.S., G. Sangeetha, M.D. Chinmayee and T.S. Swapna, 2016. An investigation on phytochemical screening and hepatoprotective activity in an important medicinal herb Gloriosa superba L. Int. J. Appl. Pure Sci. Agric., 2: 133-137.
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  8. Sheeba, A.M., B. Mahesh, T.S. Swapna and I. Mini, 2015. Morphological Response of Amaranthus viridis L. under Heavy Metal Stress. Phytomorphol., 65: 56-64.
  9. Pradeesh, S. and T.S. Swapna, 2015. In vitro Hepatoprotective activity of a wild medicinal plant from Western Ghats - Bidens Biternata (lour.) Merr. & Sheriff. Int. J. Res. Rev. Pharm. Appl. Sci., 5: 1246-1250.
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  10. Pradeesh, S. and T.S. Swapna, 2015. Hplc and GC-MS analysis of Bidens biternata (Lour.) Merr and Sheriff a wild ethno medicinal plant. Asian J. Res. Chem. Pharm. Sci., 3: 103-108.
  11. Nikhila, G.S., G. Sangeetha and T.S. Swapna, 2015. Anti inflammatory properties of root tubers of Gloriosa superba and its conservation through micropropagation. J. Med. Plants Res., 9: 1-7.
  12. Nair, A.G., G.S. Nikhila, G. Sangeetha and T.S. Swapna, 2015. Free radical scavenging activity of methanolic extract of Diplazium esculentum: A wild fern of Western Ghats. Int. J. Curr. Res., 7: 17209-17213.
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  13. Nair, A.G., G.S. Nikhila, G. Sangeetha and T.S. Swapna, 2015. In vitro hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory activities of Diplazium esculentum (retz) sw. Int. J. Inst. Pharm. Life Sci., 5: 341-348.
  14. Mahesh, B., A.M. Sheeba, M. Devichinmayee, T.S. Swapna and I. Mini, 2015. Evaluation of Antioxidant Defense and Phytoremediation Efficacy of a Submerged Aquatic Macrophyte Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) Royle under Lead Stress. Int. J. Ecol. Environ. Sci., 41: 67-73.
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  15. Swapna, T.S., A.G. Nair, I. Mini and S. Pradeesh, 2014. Free-radical scavenging activity of leaves of Bidens biternata (Lour.) Merr. & Sheriff. Int. J. Pharmaceut. Res. Devel., 6: 127-135.
  16. Sheeba, A.M., B. Mahesh, T.S. Swapna and I. Mini, 2014. Studies on allelopathic potential of an invasive weed Amaranthus spinosus L. on Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek. Phytomorphology, 64: 35-42.
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  17. Sangeetha, G., G.S. Nikhila, A.G. Nair, M.D. Chinmayee and T.S. Swapna, 2014. In vitro antioxidant activity of methanol extract of Pseudarthria viscida (L.) Wight and Arn. Int. J. Pharm. Edu. Res., 1: 1-6.
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  18. Sangeeetha, G., G.S. Nikhila, A.G. Nair, S. Pradeesh and T.S. Swapna, 2014. Conservation of an anti inflammatory medicinal plant Pseudarthria viscida (L) Wight and Arn. through rapid in vitro clonal propagation. J. Aquatic Biol. Fish., 2: 606-611.
  19. Nikhila, G.S., G. Sangeetha, A.G. Nair, S. Pradeesh and T.S. Swapna, 2014. High frequency embryogenesis and organogenesis in Gloriosa superba L.: A plant in need of conservation. J. Aquatic Biol. Fish., 2: 404-408.
  20. Nikhila, G.S., G. Sangeetha and T.S Swapna, 2014. Antimicrobial screening of a medicinally potent plant: Gloriosa superba L. CIBTech J. Microbiol., 3: 48-57.
  21. Nair, A.G., S. Pradeesh, G.S. Nikhila, G. Sangeeetha, I. Mini and T.S. Swapna, 2014. Conservation of vegetable fern (Diplazium esculentum) of Western Ghats through in vitro spore culture. J. Aquatic Biol. Fish., 2: 43-50.
  22. Mahesh, B., S. Sreejith, A.M. Sheeba, T.S. Swapna and I. Mini, 2014. Phytoaccumulation of heavy metals and fluctuation in photosynthetic pigments in selected aquatic acrophytes. J. Aquatic Biol. Fish., 2: 326-329.
  23. Chinmayee, M.D., M.S. Anu, B. Mahesh, A.M. Sheeba, I. Mini and T.S. Swapna, 2014. A comparative study of heavy metal accumulation and antioxidant responses in Jatropha curcas L. IOSR J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol. Food Technol., 8: 58-67.
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  24. Chinmayee, M.D., B. Mahesh, I. Mini and T.S. Swapna, 2014. Biochemical mode of resistance to environmentaly toxic heavy metal lead in two species of Alternanthera. Int. J. Sci. Res., 3: 1546-1549.
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  25. Chinmayee, M.D., A.M. Sheeba, I. Mini and T.S. Swapna, 2014. Phytoremediation potential and antioxidant responses in Alternanthera sessilis (L). Br. J. Aquatic Biol. Fish., 2: 114-118.
  26. Sheeba, M.A., T.S. Swapna and I. Mini, 2013. Effect of toxic heavy metals on the germination and seedling performance of Amaranthus spinosus L. J. Phytol. Res., 26: 77-81.
  27. Sangeetha, G., G.S. Nikhila, A.G. Nair, D. Chinmayee and T.S. Swapna, 2013. Evaluation of in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of root methanol extract of Pseudarthria viscida (L) Wight and Arn. J. Phytol. Res., 26: 47-51.
  28. Pradeesh, S., A.G. Nair, M.D. Chinmayee, C.S. Sarika, I. Mini and T.S. Swapna, 2013. Biochemical and Nutritional Evaluation of Monochoria vaginalis Presl. In: Prospects in Bioscience: Addressing the Issues, Sabu, A. and A. Augustine (Eds.). Springer, New York, USA., ISBN-13: 9788132208105.
  29. Pradeesh, S., A.G. Nair, I. Mini and T.S. Swapna, 2013. Bidens biternata (Lour.) Merr. and Sheriff: Awild leafy vegetable with significant antioxidant potential. J. Med. Aromatic Plant Sci., 35: 128-135.
  30. Nikhila, G.S., G. Sangeetha, A.G. Nair, D. Chinmayee and T.S. Swapna, 2013. Anti inflammatory properties of the root tubers of Gloriosa superba and its conservation through micropropagation. J. Phytol. Res., 26: 15-21.
  31. Nair, A.G., S. Pradeesh, G.S. Nikhila, G.S Sangeetha, I. Mini and T.S. Swapna, 2013. In vitro propagation of a rare medicinal fern of Western ghats: Diplazium esculentum. Indian J. Exp. Biol., 51: 919-923.
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  32. Chinmayee, M.D., P. Stephan, M.S. Anu, A.M. Sheeba, I. Mini and T.S. Swapna, 2013. Effect of Cadmium Stress on Antioxidant Activity of two species of Alternanthera. J. Sci. Ind. Res., 72: 558-562.
  33. Chinmayee, M.D., P. Stephan, M.S. Anu, A.M. Sheeba, I. Mini and T.S. Swapna, 2013. Cadmium stress on antioxidant activity of two Alternanthera sp. J. Scient. Ind. Res., 72: 558-562.
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  34. Swapna, T.S., A.G. Nair and S. Pradeesh, 2012. Nutritional and antioxidant potential of green leafy vegetables: A review. J. Phytol. Res., 25: 23-30.
  35. Sukumaran, P., A.G. Nair, D.M. Chinmayee, I. Mini and S.T. Sukumaran, 2012. Phytochemical investigation of Bidens biternata (Lour.) Merr. and Sheriff.: A nutrient-rich leafy vegetable from western Ghats of India. Applied Biochem. Biotechnol., 167: 1795-1801.
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  36. Pradeesh, S., A.G. Nair, I. Mini and T.S. Swapna, 2012. Bidens biternata (Lour.) Merr. and sheriff-a potential plant to solve nutritional deficiency problems. J. Phytol. Res., 25: 295-299.
  37. Nikhila, G.S., B. Kumari and T.S. Swapna, 2012. Antimicrobial Effect of a Highly Important Medicinal Plant-Gymnema sylvestre R Br. In: Biodiversity: Utilization, Threats and Cultural Linkages, Kumar, A.B., M.P. Nayar, R.V. Varma and C.K. Peethambaran (Eds.). Narendra Publishing House, India, ISBN-13: 9789380428949, pp: 51-54.
  38. Nair, A.G., S. Pradeesh, M.D. Chinmayee, I. Mini and T.S. Swapna, 2012. Diplazium esculentum-a Wild Nutrient Rich Leafy Vegetable from Western Ghats. In: Prospects in Bioscience: Addressing the Issues, Sabu, A. and A. Augustine (Eds.). Springer, New York, USA., ISBN-13: 9788132208105.
  39. Nair, A.G., G.S. Nikhila, S. Pradeesh and T.S. Swapna, 2012. Nutritional and Antinutritional Factors in a Wild Leafy Vegetable from Western Ghats: Diplazium esculentum. In: Agrobiodiversity: Status, Trends and Prospects, Kumar, A.B., M.P. Nayar, R.V. Varma and C.K. Peethambaran (Eds.). Narendra Publishing House, India, ISBN-13: 9789380428932, pp: 11-16.
  40. Jayachandran, K., I.C. Nair, T.S. Swapna and A. Sabu, 2012. Fermentation of Food Processing By-Products. In: Valorization of Food Processing By-Products, Chandrasekaran, M. (Ed.). CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL., ISBN-13: 9781439848852, pp: 203-232.
  41. Chinmayee, M.D., B. Mahesh, S. Pradesh, I. Mini and T.S. Swapna, 2012. The assessment of phytoremediation potential of invasive weed Amaranthus spinosus L. Applied Biochem. Biotechnol., 167: 1550-1559.
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  42. Swapna, T.S. and A. Sabu, 2011. Polyphenols in Plants. In: Chemistry and Biotechnology of Polyphenols, Sabu, A., C.N. Aguilar and S. Roussos (Eds.). Cibet, New Delhi, India, ISBN-13: 9788192078205, pp: 135-151.
  43. Simon, R. and T.S. Swapna, 2011. Effect of plant growth regulators in in vitro response of an endangered medicinal plant-Piper longum. J. Phytol. Res., 24: 23-29.
  44. Sebastian, R.M., C. Augur, T.S. Swapna and A. Sabu, 2011. Polystyrene Beads as an Inert Solid Support for the Production of Tannase with High Specific Activity under Solid State Fermentation. In: Chemistry and Biotechnology of Polyphenols, Sabu, A. (Ed.). CIBET Publishers, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, pp: 112-123.
  45. Swapna, T.S. and A. Sabu, 2005. Salt Stress in Rice and the Biotechnological Approaches for Inducing Tolerance. In: Advances in Plant Biotechnology, Trivedi, P.C. (Ed.). I.K. International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India, pp: 57-71.
  46. Swapna, T.S., M. Binitha and T.S. Manju, 2004. In vitro multiplication in Kaempferia galanga Linn. Applied Biochem. Biotechnol., 118: 233-241.
  47. Swapna, T.S., 2003. Salt stress induced changes on enzyme activities during different developmental stages of rice (Oryza sativa Linn.). Indian J. Biotechnol., 2: 251-258.
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  48. Swapna, T.S., 2002. Esterase as molecular marker for salt tolerance in regenerated plants of rice, Oryza sativa L. Indian J. Exp. Biol., 4: 1056-1059.
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