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Research at Applied Biodiversity Lab

Understanding plant biodiversity through integrative approaches combining field exploration, genomics and natural product research.

Biodiversity Plant Genomics Natural Products Flow Cytometry Phylogenetics Zingiberaceae

Research Areas

Applied Biodiversity

Our research integrates biodiversity exploration with molecular and genomic tools to understand species diversity, evolution and genetic resources. This approach supports conservation strategies and enables sustainable utilization of plant biodiversity.

  • Collection, Documentation & Propagation of plant resources
  • Phylogenetic relationship assessment
  • Dynamics of chromosome number and nuclear DNA content
  • Plastome sequencing and marker development

Genome Mining & Molecular Authentication

Many plants studied in the lab possess medicinal and economic significance. Molecular tools are used to characterize genome size, identify species and develop genetic markers for biodiversity research and breeding programs.

  • Genome size estimation using Flow Cytometry
  • Genetic diversity analysis
  • Molecular marker development
  • Species authentication and barcoding

Natural Product Research

Medicinal plants contain secondary metabolites responsible for their therapeutic properties. The laboratory investigates bioactive compounds from selected plants in North East India and evaluates their biological activity.

  • Mining of bioactive molecules
  • Phytochemical characterization
  • Physical, chemical and spectroscopic analysis
  • In-silico and in-vitro biological studies