K. Prasad

Gametophytic epigenetic regulators MEDEA and DEMETER synergistically suppress ectopic shoot formation in Arabidopsis

This study shows that MEDEA and DEMETER work together to prevent abnormal shoot growth in Arabidopsis by controlling meristematic activity during sporophyte development.

A Facile Alternative Sustainable Process for the Extraction and Purification of Microbial Melanin

This paper introduces a sustainable method using tetrabutylammonium hydroxide to extract and purify microbial melanin from Streptomyces hyderabadensis, achieving higher yields and recyclability compared to conventional methods.

Whole-genome duplication shapes the aneuploidy landscape of human cancers

This study shows that whole-genome duplication (WGD) alters aneuploidy patterns in human cancers, leading to distinct recurrence and genetic interaction patterns between WGD- and WGD+ tumors.

Regulation of touch dependant de novo root regeneration in Arabidopsis

This study identifies touch as a mechanical cue promoting de novo root regeneration in Arabidopsis and shows that PLETHORA transcription factors can bypass this cue.

Age, wound size and position of injury - dependent vascular regeneration assay in growing leaves

This paper describes a vascular regeneration assay in growing leaves, showing that regeneration efficiency decreases with leaf age and increases with wound proximity to the proximal end.

Genome-Wide High Resolution Expression Map and Functions of Key Cell Fate Determinants Reveal the Dynamics of Crown Root Development in Rice

The paper identifies key regulators of crown root development in rice and reveals conserved mechanisms across plant species.

Coconut inflorescence sap mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles and its diverse antimicrobial properties

This study uses coconut inflorescence sap to synthesize silver nanoparticles with antimicrobial properties, showing effectiveness against bacterial contamination and human pathogens while being non-toxic to plant cells at lower concentrations.