Dr. Elizabeth Cherian

Assistant Professor
Email: [email protected]

Education

  • BSc., M G University, 1998
  • MSc., M G University, 2000
  • B.Ed., M G University, 2001
  • M.Phil., M G University, 2003
  • Ph.D., M G University, 2009

Area of Specialization

  • Biotechnology
  • Microbiology
  • Environmental Science

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Microbes have immense potential to be used as as natural fertilizers and biocontrol agents, protecting plants from harmful pathogens. Application of these microbial resource reduces the need for chemical pesticides and thus improving soil health. It fosters a more sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural system. Microbial activities contribute to the formation of soil aggregates, enhancing soil structure and water retention. This is beneficial for plant growth and reduces the risk of soil erosion. Microbes helps in nutrient mobility that further helps in the growth promotion of plants.  Such growth promotion activities include nitrogen fixation, phosphorus solubilization and potassium mobilization and production of several enzymes and hormones that stimulate the growth and yield of plants. Development of microbial consortia can further enhance the nutrient uptake by plants through various mechanisms, including the production of organic acids, enzymes, and growth-promoting substances. Microbial consortia as biofertilizers offer a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to agriculture, providing benefits such as enhanced nutrient availability, disease suppression, improved soil structure, and reduced environmental impact. Continued research and adoption of these practices contribute to the development of more resilient and sustainable agricultural systems.

Lists of Courses offered with course code:

PG

BY1921101: Microbiology and Phycology

BY1921104: Environmental Science

BY1922105: Gymnosperms, Evolution and Developmental Biology

BY1922108: Genetics and Biochemistry

BY1923109: Research Methodology, Biophysical Instrumentation, Biostatistics and Microtechnique

BY1923111: Biotechnology

BY1924301: Tissue Culture and Microbial Biotechnology

BY1924303: Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics

UG

BY1811101: Methodology of Science and an Introduction To Botany

BY1812102:  Microbiology, Mycology and Plant Pathology

BY1813103: Phycology and Bryology

BY1814104: Pteridology, Gymnosperms and Paleobotany

BY1815108: Environmental Science and Human Rights

BY1816109: Genetics, Plant Breeding and Horticulture

BY1816112: Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

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List of oral and poster presentations in conferences with the title of presentation, conference name, place and dates.

  1. Impact of Zinc stress on Eichhornia crassipes (Mart) Solms. Shanti Joseph and Elizabeth Cherian, International Conference on on Physiological and Molecular mechanisms for abiotic stress tolerance in plants organized by University of Calicut and Indian Society for Plant Physiology on October 2022
  2. Endophytic fungal associates of selected wild orchids of Kerala, Reedhu Raj and Elizabeth Cherian, Microbes in sustainable development – 6th Annual International E- Conference organized by Indian Network for Soil Contamination Research (INSCR), November 15-18, 2021 https://online.fliphtml5.com/nphmk/bbqr/#p=182
  1. Isolation of endophytic fungi from Merrimiavitifolia (Burm.Fil.) Hall. Fil. Athulya Shaiju and Elizabeth Cherian, National Seminar on Biotechnology, Environment and Conservation in association with Kerala State Higher educationCouncil, Govt. of Kerala organized by St. Dominic’s College, kanjirappally on 25th and 26th August 2022
  2. A study on the ecology of Chekkypallam, a seasonal pool in Northern Kerala, Anoop M and Elizabeth Cherian, Proceedings of the Seminar Collaborative Research in Modern era organized by St.Teresas College, Ernakulam, 2022 ISBN: 978 81 7255 154 4
  3. Prospects of the Invasive Weed Eichhornia Crassipes (Mart.) Solms., Shanty Joseph and Elizabeth Cherian, Proceedings of National Seminar on Enriching Research Horizonsorganised by St, Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, 2019. ISBN: 978-81-7255-132-2
  4. Histological impact of zinc accumulation in Eichhornia crassipes (Mart) Solms. Shanti Joseph and Elizabeth Cherian, International Webinar on Phytochemistry- Impacts and Applications, organized by Kerala Academy of Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram on 27th -28th September, 2021. ISBN No.: 978-81-951912-5-3
  5. Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticle and Evaluation of its Potential to Enhance the Activity of Antibiotics Reshma S. Kurup, Elizabeth Cherian, Preema C. Thomas, Second International Conference on Materials Science and Technology (ICMST 2016) IOP Publishing IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering 360 (2018) 012001 (Impact factor: 5.234). doi:10.1088/1757-899X/360/1/012001
  6. Ecotourism: A more responsible and Sustainable Approach, Elizabeth Cherian, Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar Sustainable Resource Management – Tools and Techniques, held at St.Teresa’s College, Ernakulam on October 7th& 8th, 2014, p-85-89
  7. Cancer as a lifestyle disease: a review, Elizabeth Cherian, Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Lifestyle Diseases on September, 2014 held at St.Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
  8. Traditional plants used against snake venom: A study among Kurichiya and Mala araya tribes, Elizabeth Cherian. Proceedings of 26th Kerala Science Congress, 2014, 10-56, P-293.
  9. Invitro antiproliferative effect of the root extracts from Decalepishamiltonii Wight & Arn., Hemidesmus indicus (L.) R.Br. and Utleriasalicifolia Ex Hook. F. against chronic myelogenous leukemia (K562) cells, Satheesh George, Sadasiva C.T., Kavitha C.V. Sathees C. Raghavan, Elizabeth Cherian, Jobin Mathew, Indira Balachandran, Anu Augustine, Proceedings of 25th Kerala Science Congress, 2013, vol 2., 405-407
  10. Gene expression of GAD65 in Hippocampus of temporal lobe epileptic rats: effect of Bacopa monnieri and Bacoside-A, Jobin Mathew, Satheesh George, Elizabeth Cherian and C.S. Paulose, Proceedings of 25th Kerala Science Congress, 2013,- vol 1., , 255-257
  11. Folk medicines- a treasure chest of natural remedies, Sindu J. &Elizabeth Cherian, Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Towards Green Consumerism – Innovative Approaches and Practices, 2012
  12. Biodegradation of Natural Rubber Latex. Elizabeth Cherian and Jayachandran K. Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Conference on Biodiversity and Bioprospecting with reference to plants and microbes – BIOPROS –11, 2011.

List of awards/Achievements/Recognitions

  • Best paper award for the paper Biodegradation of Natural Rubber Latex., in UGC Sponsored National Conference on Biodiversity and Bioprospecting with reference to plants and microbes – BIOPROS –11 held on 8th& 9th of December 2011 at St.Albert’s College, Ernakulam.

List of current and completed students with date of joining/completion and title of thesis.

1.Mrs. Prasanna Rajan – Joined on 1-1-2018 – Thesis submitted on 26-12-2023

Title: Exploring Vembanad Lakeshore for True Mangroves and its Rhizobacteria with Potential in Plant Growth Promotion

2. Mrs. Reedhu Raj      – Joined on 1-1-2018

3. Mrs. Shanti Joseph  – Joined on 1-1-2018

4. Mr. Sijo Mathew      – Joined on 1-1-2018

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