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ICAR-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SEED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, Mau
Certified Institute (ISO 9001:21015 &14001:2015)

Dr. Vanishree G.

Field of Specialisation :

Sr. Scientist

Dr. Vanishree G.

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1. Personal Information

Details
Name Dr. Girimalla Vanishree
Designation Senior Scientist
Discipline Genetics and Plant Breeding
Email ID Vanishree.G@icar.org.in,
Phone Number (Official)
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3. Area of Specialization

Genetics and Plant Breeding

2. Academic Qualifications

Degree Discipline Institution Year Merits if any
B.Sc. Agriculture UAS, Dharwad 2002-2006 First Class
M.Sc. Genetics IARI, New Delhi 2006-2008
Ph.D. Genetics IARI, New Delhi 2008-2012
Others (if any)
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Designation Organization Duration Post held
Scientist CRS, Solapur 2011-2013 Scientist
Scientist ICAR-CPRI, Shimla 2013-2021 Senior Scientist
Senior Scientist ICAR-NISST, RS, Bengaluru 2021-Till now Senior scientist
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Ongoing projects (List):

  • Basic and Strategic Research on Seed Quality Improvement
  • Improving Seed Production System and Certification
  • Seed quality assessment and enhancement technologies

Research Accomplishments (5 best):

  • 1. Registration of the genetic stock SM/11-120: Hybrid SM/11-120 is a promising clone with strong resistance to both species of potato cyst nematodes (G. rostochiensis and G. pallida), late blight, and shows low whitefly preference. It yields well, matures from medium to late, and produces round, yellow-pink tubers with light yellow flesh and medium-deep eyes. These traits make it a valuable parental line for developing resistant potato hybrids.
  • 2. Cloning and sequencing of PALCV resistance genes: Resistance genes against yellow leaf curl virus in tomato were retrieved from the Solanaceae database, and their homologues were identified in the potato genome. Primers were designed, and screening in potato germplasm is underway. Differential expression of Pelota (Ty-5) and Permease I (Ty-2) was observed in Kufri Bahar and Kufri Pukhraj, and both genes were cloned and sequence-verified. Their role in PALCV resistance is being studied. Additionally, five genes—including Bhlh, two antiviral transcription factors, and two Ty-1-like genes—were also cloned and sequenced based on expression differences.
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Research Papers in National /international Journals

  1. Patil VU, Vanishree G, Sagar V, Bhardwaj V and Chakrabarti SK (2018). Draft genome sequencing of Rhizoctonia solani Anastomosis group 3 (AG3PT) causing stem canker and black scurf of potato. America Journal of Potato Research, 95(1):87-91
  2. Patil VU, Vanishree G, Sagar V, Chauhan RS and Chakrabarti SK (2017). Genome sequencing of four strains of Phylotype I, II and IV of Pseudomonas solanacearum that cause potato bacterial wilt in India. Brazilian Journal of Microbilogy, 48:193-195.
  3. Patil VU, Vanishree G, Sagar V and Chakrabarti SK (2018). Draft genome sequence of potato dry rot pathogen Fusarium sambucinum Fckl. F4. American Journal of Potato Research, 94(3): 266-269.
  4. VU Patil, Vanishree G, Pattanayak D, Sharma S, Bhardwaj V, Singh BP and Chakrabarti SK (2017). Complete mitogenome sequencing of potato late blight pathogen, Phytophthora infestans A 2 mating type. Mitochondrial DNA Part B: Resources, 2(1): 90-91.
  5. Patil VU, Singh B, Vanishree G and Chakrabarti SK (2020). Confirmation of transformability of markers for high carotenoid content in tetraploid potato from diploids. Plant Physiology Reports, 25:65-73.
  6. Patil VU, Vanishree G, Saikia L, Bhardwaj V and Chakrabarti SK (2020). Genetic diversity of different late blight responsive Indian potato cultivars as revealed by SSR markers. Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 80(2):221-225.
  7. RP Kaur, Vanishree G, Vinod Kumar and Vinay Bhardwaj (2019). Preliminary investigations for exploring scope of pollen conservation for conservation of potato genetic resources. Potato J 46 (1): 39-47.
  8. Vinay Bhardwaj, salej sood Ashwani Kumar, G. vanishree, Sanjeev Sharma, S Sundaresh, Basavaraj Raigond, Ravinder Kumar, Aarti Bairwa, Mehi Lal and S K Chakrabarti (2019). Efficiency and reliability of marker assisted selection for resistance to major abiotic stresses in potato. Potato J. 46(1): 48-55.
  9. Patil VU, Vanishree G, Saikia L, Bhardwaj V and Chakrabarti SK (2020). Genetic diversity of different late blight responsive Indian potato cultivars as revealed by SSR markers. Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 80(2): 221-225.
  10. Patil VU, Vanishree G, Sagar V and Chakrabarti SK (2020). Microsatellites composition in bipartite Ralstonia solanacearum genomes: A comparative study between phylotypes. Indian Phytopathology, 73: 767-770. DOI: 10.1007/s42360-020-00269-0.
  11. Vanishree G, Patil VU, Kaur RP, Bhardwaj V, Chakrabarty SK and Kumar M (2021). Cytoplasmic types of Indian Potato cultivars and their effect on important agronomic traits. Agricultural Research, DOI: 10.1007/s40003-021-00580-w.
  12. Patil VU, Singh B, Vanishree G and Chakrabarti SK (2020). Confirmation of transformability of markers for high carotenoid content in tetraploid potato from diploids. Plant Physiology Reports, 25: 65-73.
  13. Chaurasia KN, Lal MK, Tiwari RK, et al. (2021). Salinity stress in Potato: Understanding Physiological, Biochemical and Molecular responses. MDPI Life. https://doi.org/10.3390/life11060545.
  14. Vanishree G, Patil VU, Kaur RP, Bhardwaj V, Chakrabarty SK and Kumar M (2021). Cytoplasmic types of Indian Potato cultivars and their effect on important agronomic traits. Agricultural Research. DOI: 10.1007/s40003-021-00580-w.
  15. Kardile HB, Patil VU, Sharma NK, Vanishree G, Singh D and Bhardwaj V (2021). Expression dynamics of S locus genes defining self-incompatibility in tetraplid potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Cv. Kufri Girdhari. Plant Physiology Reports. DOI: 10.1007/s40502-021-00612-1.
  16. Ramya Parakkunnel, K Bhojaraja Naik, C Susmita, Vanishree Girimalla, et al. (2022). Evolution and co-evolution: insights into the divergence of plant heat shock factor genes. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants 28:1029–1047. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12298-022-01183-7.
  17. Parakkunnel R, Naik K B, Vanishree G, et al. (2022). Gene fusions, micro-exons and splice variants define stress signaling by AP2/ERF and WRKY transcription factors in the sesame pan-genome. Front. Plant Sci. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1076229.

Paper presented/ abstract published

  1. K Ashwani, Kanwar P, S Salej, et al. (2017). Identification of multiple disease resistant hybrids in potato using MAS. National seminar on Sustainable potato production, issues and strategies. Abstract no. PP-53, pp 73.
  2. K Hemant, NK Sharma, Singh D, et al. (2017). MEMBER OF R gene analogue (RGAs), R8 is the prime candidate for providing the broad spectrum late blight resistance in K. Girdhari and its male parents. National seminar on Sustainable potato production, issues and strategies. Abstract no:PP-77, pp.90.
  3. Vanishree G, Patil VU, Singh R, et al. (2020). Characterization of Indian Andigena core collection for amylose content. Abstract Book: Global Potato Conclave, Gujarat. Pp 18-19.
  4. Patil VU, Vanishree G, Chourasia KN, et al. (2020). Documentation of molecular diversity present among indigenous potato varieties. Abstract Book: Global Potato Conclave, Gujarat. Pp 11.
  5. Vinaykumar R, Kumar V, Patil VU, Vanishree G and Dalamu (2020). Morphological characterization of selected potato (S. tuberosum L.) germplasm under mid hill environmental condition of Himachal Pradesh. Abstract Book: Global Potato Conclave, Gujarat. Pp 20-21.
  6. Chourasia KN, Kardile HB, Bhardwaj V, et al. (2020). Genomewide identification and expression analysis of ABA receptor (St PYL) family genes in potato under cold stress. Abstract Book: Global Potato Conclave, Gujarat. Pp 86.
  7. Kumar A, Sood S, Bhardwaj V, et al. (2020). Identification of multiple disease resistance potato lines through marker assisted selection. Abstract Book: Global Potato Conclave, Gujarat. Pp 15-16.

Chapters in training manual / book chapters/books published

  1. Patil VU, Vanishree G, Vinaykumar R, Nath AK and Chakrabarti SK (2019). Bioremediation: An overview and recent update. In Innovative approaches in agriculture and environmental development. JPS Scientific Publications, India. Pp 95-103.
  2. Vinaykumar R, Vanishree G and Patil VU (2019). Identification and Management of Seed borne diseases by conventional and modern techniques. In Innovative approaches in agriculture and environmental development. JPS Scientific Publications, India. Pp 77-94.
  3. Patil VU, Patil A, Tiwari JK, Vanishree G and Chakrabarti SK (2020). Potato: Genome sequencing and applications. In Potato Science and Technology for Subtropics. New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi. Pp 97-118.
  4. Tiwari JK, Sood S, Bhardwaj V, et al. (2020). True Potato Seeds: Achievements and Opportunities. In Potato Science and Technology for Subtropics. New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi. Pp 119-134.
  5. Vinod Kumar, Jagesh Kumar Tiwari, SK Luthra, Dalamu, Vanishree G and Vinay Bhardwaj (2020). Genetic resources of potato and its utilization. In Potato Science and Technology for Subtropics. New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi. Pp 43-54.
  6. Virupaksh U Patil., Ashwini A., Poornima R. and Vanishree G. (2021). Biochemical estimations. Brillion Publications. New Delhi Pp. 1-127.
  7. Virupaksh U Patil, Ayyanagouda Patil ad Vanishree G. (2022). Biotechnology and its Applications. Brillion Publishing. Page No. 1-255.
  8. Jagesh Kumar Tiwari, G. Vanishree, Virupaksh U. Patil, et al. (2022). Genomic Designing for Abiotic Stress Tolerant in Potato. In Genomic Designing for Abiotic Stress Resistant Vegetable Crops. pp 49–75.
  9. Jagesh Kumar Tiwari, Virupaksh U. Patil, Riccardo Aversano, et al. (2022). Genomic Designing for Biotic Stress Resistance in Potato. In Genomic Designing for Biotic Stress Resistant Vegetable Crops. pp 37–63.
  10. A. anadan, S Panda, S Mishra, et al. (2023). Genetic solutions: an approach to improve the resource use efficiency in rice. In Association of Rice Research Workers, ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack. Pp 32-59.

Technical Bulletin / Extension folder

  1. Tanuja Buckseth, Vanishree G., et al. (2019). Aeroponic minituber production through TPS. CPRI Newsletter (Apr – Jun, 2019), Vol. 76 Pp2.
  2. VU Patil, Brajesh Singh, Vanishree G, et al. (2019). Characterization of Indian potato cultivars for their carotenoid content. CPRI Newsletter (Jul – Sep, 2019), Vol. 77 Pp 3.
  3. Tiwari JK, Patil VU, Sundaresha S, et al. (2020). Biotechnology in Potato Improvement. Technical Bulletin No. 109. Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla. Pp 1-93.
  4. Tiwari JK, Patil VU, Sundaresha S, et al. (2020). Potato Biotechnology Protocols. Technical Bulletin No. 110. Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla. Pp 1-109.
  5. Luthra SK, Tiwari JK, Kumar V, et al. (2020). Potato Breeding in India. CPRI Technical Bulletin No. 74 (Revised). Pp 1-214.
  6. Patil VU, Vanishree G, Sagar V, et al. (2020). Whole genome sequencing of Rhizoctonia solani (AG3 PT) that cause stem canker and black scurf of potato. CPRI Newsletter (Jan – Mar, 2020), Vol. 79 Pp 1.
  7. Training manual on “Quality seed production and value-added products in fodder crops for sustainable farm income” (2023). Publication No. IISS/22023/36.
  8. Improved Seed Production Techniques for Millets (2023). Publication NO. IISS/2023/35.
  9. G. Vanishree, A. Anandan, Shantaraj C S, et al. (2022). Quality seed and fodder production technique in African tall maize. Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, Mau.
  10. A. Anandan, G. Vanishree, Shantaraj C S, et al. (2022). Fodder sorghum cultivation and seed production techniques (CoFS-29 and CoFS-31). Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, Mau.
  11. Aravindan A, A. Anandan, Uday Bhaskar, et al. (2022). Rice seed borne diseases and their management. Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, Mau.
  12. Shreepathy K. V., Uday Bhaskar, Bhojaraj Naik, et al. (2022). Soybean Seed Production Technology. Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, Mau.
  13. Bhojaraj Naik K, Ramya P., Ananadan A, et al. (2022). Seed production techniques in Ragi. Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, Mau.
  14. Ramya P., Bhojaraj Naik K, Ananadan A, et al. (2022). Quinoa- A super seed to fight mal nutrition. Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, Mau.
  15. Anjitha George, Bhojaraj naik K, Vanishree G, et al. (2022). Insect pests of seeds under storage and their management. Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, Mau.
  16. Shantaraj C S, Ananadan A, Uday Bhaskar, et al. (2022). Seed Treatment- A tool for sustainable Agriculture. Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, Mau.
  17. Anjitha George., Ramya P., Bhojaraja Naik K., et al. (2025). Training Manual on Genomic Data Analysis for Improvement of Functional Seed Biology Traits. Published by ICAR- National Institute of Seed Science & Technology, Mau. 179pgs.

Popular Articles

  1. Tiwari JK, Patil VU, Chourasia KN, et al. (2019). Role of Biotechnology in Potato Improvement. Indian Horticulture, Nov-Dec, 2019, 64(6): 15-17.
  2. Ramya Parakkunnel*, Vanishree Girimalla, Shantaraja C S and Bhojaraja Naik K (2022). Horticulture Seed Industry: New Avenues To Tread And Beyond. Krishi Science 3:53-56.
  3. Ramya P., Bhojaraj Naik K., Anjitha George, Vanishree G. and Shantaraj C S (2023). Speed Breeding: A Revolutionary Technology to fast tarck breeding programs. Krishi Science-e magazine for Agricultural sceinces vol:04 Issue 06.
  4. Anjitha George., Bhojaraj naik., Ramya P., Vanishree G. AND Anadana A. (2024). Essential oils- Future prospects in seed insect pest management. AgroScience Today vol (4) issue:4, Pg.No. 0848-0851 eISSN: 2583-0147.

Documentary/any others like e-publication/vlogs

  1. Jagesh Kumar Tiwari, Sundaresha S, VU Patil, et al. (2021). Genomics in Potato Improvement. (eTechnical Bulletin No. 3).
  2. Jagesh Kumar Tiwari, Dalamu, Tanuja Buckseth, et al. (2021). Molecular Markers in Potato. (eTechnical Bulletin No. 2).
  3. Jagesh Kumar Tiwari, Tanuja Buckseth, Dalamu, et al. (2021). Plant Tissue Culture and Somatic Hybridization in Potato. (eTechnical Bulletin No. 1).
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Awards by society Women Scientist award from the Society for Scientific Development Agriculture and Technology
Best oral/poster award
  1. IPA medal for best paper award entitled “Efficiency and reliability of marker assisted selection for resistance to major biotic stresses in potato”.
  2. Second best oral presentation award from IPA, Shimla for the paper entitled “PotSatDB (potato Satellite Data Base): First comprehensive database of simple sequence repeat markers in Potato”.
Conference awards –
Any other recognitions (Fellow/Fellowship/position in any society held) –
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Trainings (international/national) attended
  1. Attended Online Training Programme on “Analysis of Experimental Data using R” to be organised by ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad during August 05-11, 2020.
Trainings conducted
  1. Course co-coordinator in NABARD Sponsored farmer training programme on “Quality seed production and value-added products in fodder crops for sustainable farm income” held on 5th to 7th September, 2023.
Workshops attended/conducted
  1. Participated Programme on “Leadership and Organization development for Women scientists/Technologists” held from October 14-18, 2019 at the Centre of Organization Developement (COD), Hyderabad.
  2. Participated in “Global Potato Conclave 2020” held at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India 28-31, January, 2020.
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Links of Google Scholar and ResearchGate (if available)
Google Scholar:
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Vanishree-Girimalla

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