Profile of Dr. (Mrs.) J. Amudha
Personal Information

| Name | Dr. (Mrs.) J. Amudha |
| Designation | Principal Scientist (Biotechnology) |
| Specialization | Biotechnology |
| Date of Joining ICAR | 20.08.1997 |
| Date of Joining CICR | 20.08.1997 |
| Address:(Full office address, telephone with extn No., fax, email (both personal and official ICAR email ID) | Central Institute for Cotton Research, Post Box No.2, Shankar Nagar postNagpur-440 010, MaharashtraPh: 07103-275536 (Extn. 315)Fax: 07103-275529 (Office)e-mail: jamudhacicr@gmail.com,amudhabiotech@rediffmail.com |
| Degree | Discipline | Institute/ University | Year of completion |
| M. Sc. / M. Tech | Biotechnology | TamilNadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore | 1991 |
| Ph. D. | Biotechnology | TamilNadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore | 1996 |
| Designation | Institute | Period From -To |
| Scientist (Biotechnology) | Central Institute for Cotton Research,Nagpur-440010, Maharashtra | 20-08-1997 to 20-08-2001 |
| Scientist(Sr.Sc) (Biotechnology) | Central Institute for Cotton Research,Nagpur-440010, Maharashtra | 20-08-2001 to 20-08-2006 |
| Senior Scientist (Biotechnology) | Central Institute for Cotton Research,Nagpur-440010, Maharashtra | 20-08-2006 to 20-08-2012 |
| Principal Scientist (Biotechnology) | Central Institute for Cotton Research,Nagpur-440010, Maharashtra | 20-08-2012 to Till date |
- Molecular biology
- Molecular Markers
- Genomics
- Genetic Engineering
| Project title | Funding Agency | Period | Role |
| Development of compact plant type with improved quality traits through selective mating system | Institute | 2019-22 | Co-PI |
| An efficient regeneration system for transformation studies with CICRcry2Ab1Ac and fiber strength genes in Cotton (G. hirsutum) | Institute | 2019-24 | Co-PI |
| Development of Bt cotton varieties using deregulated and non deregulated transgenic events | Institute | 2019-24 | Co-PI |
| Validation of molecular markers and genes linked to drought tolerance in cotton | Institute | 2021-24 | PI |
| Mapping QTLs for drought tolerance in Cotton. | Institute | 2024-27 | PI |
| Development of Bt hybrids in tetraploid cotton with high yield, superior fibre quality and tolerance to jassids. | Institute | 2024-27 | Co-PI |
Released varieties:
1, Co developer of ICAR-CICR 16Bt (Irrigated)
- ACRDN 9 and International Conference held at ICAR CIRCOT, MUMBAI from 6 to 8,2023
- International Farm Tech Summit at Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Auditorium,Nagpur on Oct 11, 2023 conducted by ICIB.
- World Cotton Research Conference-8 and Biennial Research Conference of the International Cotton Genome Initiative (ICGI) from October 3rd to 10th, 2024, at the International Hotel, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
- International conference on “Innovative Technologies for Research and Development for Sustainable Production of Cotton, Oilseeds and Fibre Crops” from 13-15 November, 2024, at ELA OLD GOA.
TRAINING ATTENDED
- Seven days (on-line) training entitled “Decoding Genomics & Proteomics Data using Machine Learning Approach” during February 21-27, 2024 at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute,Library Avenue, PUSA, New Delhi.
TRAINING CONDUCTED
- Practical Demonstration of DNA Fingerprinting Test for Seed Varietal Purity Test Fingerprinting in five days National Training on “Advance Training on Seed/DNA Testing” during 18-22 December, 2023 at NSRTC, Varanasi.
INVITED LECTURES
- Delivered talk in five days National Training on “Advance Training on Seed/ DNA Testing” during 18th – 22nd December, 2023 at NSRTC, Varanasi.
- Invited lecture on “Genome-Wide Association Studies for Drought Stress Related Traits and Candidate Genes in Cotton at International conference on “Innovative Technologies for Research and Development for Sustainable Production of Cotton, Oilseeds and Fibre Crops” from 13-15 November, 2024 at ELA OLD GOA.
- DBT nominee of Institute Biosafety committee of Ankur seeds private limited, Nagpur (2019-2023).
- DBT nominee of Institute Biosafety committee of ICAR- Central Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur (2020-2024).
- Ph.D Guide of R.G. Biotechnology Centre, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur
RESEARCH ARTICLES (not more than 10)
- G.Balasubramani, K. P. Raghavendra, J. Amudha, B. R. Patil and V. N. Waghmare. Expression analysis of genes associated with secondary cell wall biosynthesis in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum l.) 2020. Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology 21(45&46):103-114.
- Sarosha Nasreen, J. Amudha, S. S. Pandey. 2021. Development of drought tolerant transgenic cotton through Agrobacterium mediated transformation. International Journal of Science and Research. (10)1.323-330.
- Saravanan.M, Amudha.J, SumanBala Singh and O.P.Tuteja. 2022. SNP marker evaluation in Genetic Male sterile lines of cotton(Gossypium hirsutum L).J.Cotton.Res.Dev.36(2).162-165 (NAAS: 4.7).
- Suman Bala Singh, Jayant Meshram , A. H. Prakash and J. Amudha. 2022. Drought tolerant compact genotypes of cotton (gossypium hirsutum l.) for varied Agro-ecosystem. Asian Journal of Research and Review in Agriculture 4(2): 1-11(NAAS: 4.35).
- J.Amudha, G. Balasubramani. 2022. CRISPR/Cas 9 a novel genome editing technology for Cotton improvement. J.Cotton.Res.Dev.36(1).39-48(NAAS: 4.7).
BOOK CHAPTERS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
- Balasubramani.G, K. P.Raghavendra, Joy Das, Rakesh Kumar, H. B. Santosh, J. Amudha, Sandhya Kranthi and K. R. Kranthi. 2021. Critical Evaluation of GM Cotton. Cotton Precision Breeding. M., Zafar Y., Zhang T. (eds) Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64504-5_16.
PAPER PRESENTED IN CONFERENCE/ SEMINAR / SYMPOSIA(in the last 3 years)
International
- Introgression of QTL-hotspot region enhances drought tolerance in Cotton genotypes at World Cotton Research Conference 8 from October 4 – 7, 2024 held at Tashkent, Uzbekisthan.
- Genome-Wide Association Studies for Drought Stress Related Traits and Candidate Genes in Cotton at International conference on “Innovative Technologies for Research and Development for Sustainable Production of Cotton, Oilseeds and Fibre Crops” from 13-15 November, 2024 at ELA OLD GOA
National(See the format below)
Nil
POPULAR ARTICLES/ SHORT NOTES/ SHORT COMMUNICATIONS
- Nil
RESEARCH BULLETIN/ EXTENSION BULLETINS
- Nil
Life Member, Indian Society for Cotton Improvement, Mumbai
- Chair person of Grievance committee for Women cell.
- Chair person of Gender sensitization cell-IARI hub.
- External member of Internal Complaint Committee (women cell), ICAR-central Citrus Research Institute (CCRI).
- Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav activities at Kalmeshwar cluster, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- NFSM Special Project on Cotton activities associated with SIMA Coimbatore and visited farmers in Tirupur District on January 11, 2024 as Nodal Officer.
- NFSM Special Project on Cotton associated in Review cum interaction meeting held on 15.10.2024 at 11.00 AM with Sindewahi KVKs .
I certify that the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge…
Dr. J.Amudha
