Degree	Discipline	Institute/ University	Year of completion
M. Sc.	Crop Physiology	TNAU	2003
Ph. D.	Crop Physiology	TNAU	2006

Designation	Institute	Period From -To
Scientist	ICAR-CICR, Nagpur	27.04.2010 to 07.04.2016
Scientist	ICAR-CICR, RS, Coimbatore	08.04.2016 to 26.04.2019
Senior Scientist	ICAR-CICR, RS, Coimbatore	27.04.2019 till date

• Abiotic Stress tolerance (Drought, Water logging)
• Plant Nutrition

Project title	Funding Agency	Period	Role
Development of a nutrient and plant hormone enriched foliar formulation for cotton	Institute	2021- 2026	PI
Identification and characterization of germplasm lines and advance breeding lines with higher photosynthetic efficiency and harvest index for better yield in cotton	Institute	2023 – 2026	PI
Exploiting the epigenetic transgenerational inheritance of stress responsive traits for imparting abiotic stress tolerance to cotton	Institute	2016- 2022	PI
Marker Assisted Selection for Water logging in Cotton	Institute	2015-2022	Co-PI
Evaluating agro techniques for overcoming weather aberration of drought and water logging in cotton	Institute	2020-2023	Co-PI
Sustainable intensification of Extra Long staple cotton production in south zone	Institute	2019-2023	Co-PI
Technology impact and need assessment to address productivity, sustainability and climate change challenges of Indian Cotton	Institute	2022-2024	Co-PI
Targeting technologies to agro-ecological zones- large scale demonstrations of best practices to enhance cotton productivity	NFSM	2023-2027	Co-PI
Microbially mediated abiotic stress (drought and water logging) tolerance in cotton	Institute	2023-2026	Co-PI

• Identified that the drought tolerance imparted by epigenetic regulated chemicals (ERCs)  through seed treatment, in varieties like suraj and LRA 5166 was inherited upto third generation with respect to most of the drought tolerant traits and few traits like epicuticular wax content and proline content were inherited upto fifth generation. Bisulphite sequencing revealed that higher differential hypomethylation induced by 5-azacytidine in chromosome 5, 6 and 9, by inhibiting DNA methylases, enabled cotton plants to withstand drought until third generation.

• Identified that the enzymes, sucrose synthase, nitrate reductase, lactate dehydrogenase, could be used as reliable biomarkers for screening the cotton plants for tolerance and susceptibility to aid in Marker Assisted Breeding for water logging tolerance.

• Plant photochemical contributing to host plant resistance/susceptibility to stem weevil were profiled from leaves and collar regions of cotton varieties and established that higher content of photochemical recorded in the collar region of 16 to 19 day old seedlings cotton contributes to tolerance of cotton to stem weevil incidence.
• Foliar formulation containing macronutrients, micronutrients and plant growth hormones was developed for cotton and being evaluated  The foliar formulation is found to enhanced the yield by 13 to 38 % over control.
• Elucidated that Salicylic acid could impart tolerance to water logging in cotton plants by improving osmotic adjustment, photosynthetic parameters and Non-photochemical quenching.

• As a resource person participated in International Conference on Climate change Adaptation for Sustainable Biodiversity and food Security 2022 (ICCCASBFS) organized by Department of Zoology and Research Centre, Scott Christian College (Autonomous), KK Dist, Tamil Nadu India held during 23^rd to 24^th June 2022.

• Participated in the 9th Asian Cotton Research & Development Network (ACRDN) meeting & International Conference on the Theme “Innovations in Resilient and Sustainable Cotton Production and Viable Value Chain” and presented a poster on  “Root enzymes as influenced by water logging in Cotton” authored by Sheeba JA, Vinita Gotmare and Saravanan M held during December 6-8, 2023 at ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai.

• Participated in International conference on “Rainfed Agriculture: Building Pathways for Resilience & Sustainable Livelihood” held at ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad, Telangana, India from 29-31 January, 2025 organized by Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture, ICAR- CRIDA in collaboration with ICAR, New Delhi, through Virtual Mode

• As a co- convener and a resource person, trained forty farmers from Vennandur block, Namakkal District under SSEPERS/ATMA scheme in diagnosis and management of physiological disorders in Cotton on 24/02/2023.

• As Nodal Officer a training program on High Density Planting in Cotton was organised along with officials of KVK, Yangantipalle at Nandikotkur Village of Nandyal District on 5/10/2023 and explained about the advantages of cotton cultivation through HDPS under rainfed conditions. Seventy farmers got benefitted from the programme.

• As Nodal Officer a training program on Closer Spacing Planting System in Cotton was organised along with Scientists of KVK, Darsi at Pinelli, Ginkelapalam, Vemavaram of Palnad District of Andhrapradesh on 7/10/2023 and explained about the advantages of cotton cultivation under closer spacing and HDPS under rainfed conditions and the need of canopy management under such conditions. Forty farmers got benefitted from the program

• As nodal officer, a training programme on closer Spacing in cotton and field visits and inspections of special project on cotton at Palanadu district was organised at Peddapalem Village of Achampeta Mandal, Krosuru Sub Division, Palnadu on 25.09.2024. One hundred and fifty farmers got benefitted from the program. 

TRAINING ATTENDED 

Attended the 21 days winter school training on “Climate Smart Sugarcane Agriculture for Food and Energy Security in India” organized by ICAR-SBI, Coimbatore from 31.01.2024 to 20.02.2024.

Received Director’s Appreciation Certificate for Appreciation for significant contribution in Innovative Extension and Communication on 47th ICAR- CICR Foundation Day held on 1st April 2023.

As Scientific Advisory Committee member of the international Conference on “Climate Change Adaptation for sustainable Biodiversity and Food Security 2022”, held on 23rd and 24th June 2022 organised by Scott Christian College, Nagercoil.

RESEARCH ARTICLES (not more than 10)

• Sheeba, JA. Kanjana D. and Prakash A.H. (2025). Potassium Silicate Modulates Leaf Water Relations and Membrane Integrity in Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Biological Forum, 17(11): 05-10.   

• Kanjana D, Annie SJ, Usharani S. 2025. Enhancing nanofertilizers’ performance for improved yield and quality of cotton. Plant Science Today, 12(sp4):01–07.

• Usha Rani S., Sujeetha T. N., Annie Sheeba J., Kanjana D., Prakash A. H., Prasad Y. G., Asokhan M., Selva Ganapathi R., Nagarajan D.; Climate change and its impact on cotton production: a systematic literature review. Journal of Water and Climate Change.  2025; 16 (9): 2760–2785.

• Saravanan, M, Gotmare V, Sheeba JA and Kranthi KR 2023. Molecular characterization of tolerant and susceptible accessions of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L) against water logging stress. Journal of Cotton Research and Development. 37(1), 25-31

• Raghavendra, K.P., Das, J., Kumar, R. S. P. Gawande, H. B. Santosh, Sheeba, JA. S. Kranthi, K. R. Kranthi & V. N. Waghmare. (2021). Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the plant specific LIM genes in Gossypium arboreum under phytohormone, salt and pathogen stress. Scientific Reports, 11, 9177 

• Verma, P, Blaise D, Sheeba JA, Manikandan A 2021. Allelopathic potential and allelochemicals in different intercrops for weed management in rainfed cotton. Current Science, 120(6):1035.

BOOK CHAPTERS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

• Sheeba, JA, Kanjana D and Usha Rani S. 2024. Physiological disorders and their management in cotton In Book on Vaazhvai Viruthiyakkum Paruthi (Prosperous Life through Cotton) (Tamil), Farmer’s field School on All India Radio (AIR)ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research.pp 67-76.

• Kanjana D, Sheeba JA, Valarmathi P, Usha Rani S, and Malaichami N. 2024. Integrated Nutrient management for cotton yield enhancement and soil health management In Book on Vaazhvai Viruthiyakkum Paruthi (Prosperous Life through Cotton) (Tamil), Farmer’s field School on All India Radio (AIR) .ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research. Pp 61-65. 

• Amutha, M., Kanjana, D., Sheeba JA., Valarmathi, P and Usha Rani, S. 2024. Emerging insect pests of cotton and their management. In Book on Vaazhvai Viruthiyakkum Paruthi (Prosperous Life through Cotton) (Tamil), Farmer’s field School on All India Radio (AIR) ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research.pp 87-96

• Prakash AH, Sheeba JA, Nalayini, P, Venkatesan R, MuthuKumar,K and Sweta M. 2021. Physiological and molecular Elucidation of Abiotic Stress Tolerance in cotton. In Physiological Interventions for Developing Climate Resilient Commercial Crops Edited by Gomathi, R, Prakash, AH and Bakshi Ram. Published by International Books and Periodical Supply Service, New Delhi. Pp.237- 268. (ISBN .978-93-85267-27-7)

• Prakash, AH, Sabesh M and Sheeba JA, 2021. Physiological Disorders and Remedies in Cotton. In Physiological Interventions for Developing Climate Resilient Commercial Crops Edited by Gomathi,R, Prakash, AH and Bakshi Ram. Published by International Books and Periodical Supply Service ,New Delhi. Pp 269-304.(ISBN .978-93-85267-27-7)
• Sankaranarayanan, K. Nalayini, P Annie Sheeba,  J, M. Amutha, P. Valarmathi and G Arun Balaji. 2024. Effect of waterlogging on cotton and strategies for mitigation of yield losses. International conference on Innovative technologies for research and development for sustainable production of cotton, oilseeds and fibre crops, Compendium of lead and invited papers, Cotton Research and Development Association (CRDA), CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, ISBN No. 978-81-946148-7-6. PP:21-31

• KPM Dhamayanthi, K. Rameash, A. Manivannan, Sunil Mahajan, Annie Sheeba J and S. Abirami. 2022. Epicuticular Wax Content in the hairy leaves of cotton as a mechanical barrier against some insect pests. World Cotton Research Conference -7. 4-7 October, 2022, Cairo, Egypt. In  CRC 7 Book of papers pp 44-50.  (ISBN : 978-1-7923-8630-5)

• Sankaranarayanan, K. Sheeba JA, Amutha M., Valarmathi P., Meshram, J.H. and Bhargavi, B. 2021. Effect of water logging on seed cotton yield, physiological parameters, mineral concentration and disease incidence in ELS cotton. 2021. Extended Summaries: 5^th International Agronomy Congress, November 23-27, 2021, India. P-1374-1375.

PAPER PRESENTED IN CONFERENCE/ SEMINAR / SYMPOSIA (in the last 3 years)   

International

Presented a poster on “Root enzymes as influenced by water logging in Cotton” authored by Sheeba JA, Vinita Gotmare and Saravanan M in the 9th Asian Cotton Research & Development Network (ACRDN) meeting & International Conference on the Theme “Innovations in Resilient and Sustainable Cotton Production and Viable Value Chain” and held during December 6-8, 2023 at ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai.

POPULAR ARTICLES/ SHORT NOTES/ SHORT COMMUNICATIONS 

Sheeba JA 2024. Cotton Fibre Elongation is Mediated by GhHOX4. In September 2023 issue of Cotton Innovate under “Recent Advances in Cotton Research”. p 1

Sheeba JA. 2024. Physiology behind Shade Avoidance Responses (SAR) under High Density Planting System (HDPS). In February 2024 issue of Cotton Innovate under “Recent Advances in Research” p 1-2.

Prasad, YG and Sheeba JA. 2024. Regenerative Cotton Farming for Combating Climate Change – Part -I &part -II. In Cotton Statistics and News Issue No 43&44 .January 2024 

Prasad, YG and Sheeba JA. 2023. Recent advances in Cotton Research: Calmodulin –Like Gene (Gb CML7) increases fibre strength synergistically with yield in ELS cotton. Cotton Innovate. June Issue

Raja R, Sheeba JA, Rameash K, Rathinavel K and Prakash A. H. 2021. Productivity Enhancement in Extra Long Staple Cotton through Agronomic Manipulation. “Invited research Note” In Cotton Innovate Vol 4 (1), April 2021.

Sheeba JA. 2021. Virus induced flowering: an option for speed breeding in cotton. Cotton Innovate, Volume 9 (1), September 2021.

RESEARCH BULLETIN/ EXTENSION BULLETINS 

Sheeba, JA.  S. Usha Rani, A. Sampathkumar, M. Sabesh, A.H. Prakash, Y.G. Prasad, T.N. Sujeetha, M. Sathishkumar and G. Suresh, 2024. Leaf reddening and their management in cotton (English), Technical folder by ICAR – Central Institute for Cotton Research, Regional Station, Coimbatore, 4p.

Sheeba, JA. S. Usha Rani, A. Sampathkumar, M. Sabesh, A.H. Prakash, Y.G. Prasad, T.N. Sujeetha, M. Sathishkumar and G. Suresh, 2024. Square and boll shedding and their management in cotton (English), Technical folder by ICAR – Central Institute for Cotton Research, Regional Station, Coimbatore, 4p

Life member of Indian Society of Cotton Improvement (ISCI)

Member of International Cotton Researchers Association (ICRA)

Member of International Cotton Genome Initiative (ICGI)

• PME co-opted Member
• Member, Editorial Committee, CICR Annual Report
• Member, Editorial Committee, CICR Newsletter

• Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav

• As State Nodal officer for the State of Andhrapradesh for special project on cotton of ICAR-CICR entitled “ Targeting technologies to agro-ecological zones-large scale demonstrations of best practices to enhance cotton productivity” 

I certify that the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge… 

 J Annie Sheeba