Dr. Saikat Gantait
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Dr. Saikat Gantait

Assistant Professor
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya

Highest Degree
PostDoc. in Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia

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Biography

Dr. Gantait is currently working as Assistant Professor at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, West Bengal, India. His main area of research interest focuses on Plant Organ, Tissue, Cell and Protoplast Culture, Conservation of Germplasm through Cryopreservation and Encapsulation Technology, Plant Breeding towards improved Qualitative and Qualitative Traits.

Area of Interest:

Agricultural Sciences
100%
Agricultural Biotechnology
62%
Plant Breeding and Genetics
90%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
1
Chapters
23
Articles
121
Abstracts
40

Selected Publications

  1. Mukherjee, E. and S. Gantait, 2023. Genetic transformation in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.): Technologies and applications. Sugar Tech., 25: 269-281.
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  2. Mahanta, M., S. Gantait, S. Sarkar, R. Sadhukhan and S. Bhattacharyya, 2023. Colchicine-mediated in vitro polyploidization in gerbera hybrid. 3 Biotech, Vol. 13. 10.1007/s13205-022-03457-z .
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  3. Mahanta, M., S. Gantait, E. Mukherjee and S. Bhattacharyya, 2023. meta-Topolin-induced mass propagation, acclimatization and cyto-genetic fidelity assessment of gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex Hooker f.). South Afr. J. Bot., 153: 236-245.
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  4. Gantait, S., T. Subrahmanyeswari and M. Mahanta, 2023. In vitro approaches for the production of aloin: Advancements and opportunities. South Afr. J. Bot., 153: 188-194.
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  5. Verma, S.K., S. Gantait, E. Mukherjee and E. Gurel, 2022. Enhanced somatic embryogenesis, plant regeneration and total phenolic content estimation in Lycium barbarum L.: a highly nutritive and medicinal plant. J. Crop Sci. Biotechnol., 25: 547-555.
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  6. Taheri, S., S. Gantait, P. Azizi and P. Mazumdar, 2022. Drought tolerance improvement in Solanum lycopersicum: an insight into “OMICS” approaches and genome editing. 3 Biotech, Vol. 12. 10.1007/s13205-022-03132-3 .
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  7. Subrahmanyeswari, T., S.K. Verma and S. Gantait, 2022. One-step in vitro protocol for clonal propagation of Dendrobium Yuki White, a high value ornamental orchid hybrid. South Afr. J. Bot., 146: 883-888.
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  8. Subrahmanyeswari, T., S. Laha, S.N. Kamble, S. Singh, S. Bhattacharyya and S. Gantait, 2022. Alginate encapsulation of shoot tips and their regeneration for enhanced mass propagation and germplasm exchange of genetically stable Stevia rebaudiana bert. Sugar Tech, 10.1007/s12355-022-01194-4.
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  9. Subrahmanyeswari, T. and S. Gantait, 2022. Cryo-conservation of Musa germplasms: progress and prospect. Conserv. Genet. Resour., 14: 237-247.
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  10. Subrahmanyeswari, T. and S. Gantait, 2022. Biotechnology of banana (Musa spp.): multi-dimensional progress and prospect of in vitro–mediated system. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 106: 3923-3947.
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  11. Subrahmanyeswari, T. and S. Gantait, 2022. Advancements and prospectives of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) biotechnology. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 106: 7417-7430.
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  12. Khandel, A.K., S. Gantait and S.K. Verma, 2022. Optimization of growing conditions, substrate-types and their concentrations for acclimatization and post-acclimatization growth of in vitro-raised flame lily (Gloriosa superba L.) plantlets. Vegetos, 35: 228-236.
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  13. Gantait, S., A.B. Sharangi, M. Mahanta and N.K. Meena, 2022. Correction to: Agri‑biotechnology of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.): an inclusive appraisal. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol., Vol. 106. 10.1007/s00253-022-11865-7 .
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  14. Gantait, S., A.B. Sharangi, M. Mahanta and N.K. Meena, 2022. Agri-biotechnology of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.): An inclusive appraisal. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 106: 951-969.
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  15. Gantait, S. and M. Mahanta, 2022. Hyperhydricity-induced changes among in vitro regenerants of gerbera. South Afr. J. Bot., 149: 496-501.
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  16. Sau, S., S. Sarkar, M. Mitra and S. Gantait, 2021. Recent trends in agro-technology, post-harvest management and molecular characterisation of pomegranate. J. Hortic. Sci. Biotechnol., 96: 409-427.
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  17. Pramanik, B., S. Sarkar, S. Bhattacharyya and S. Gantait, 2021. meta-Topolin-induced enhanced biomass production via direct and indirect regeneration, synthetic seed production, and genetic fidelity assessment of Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell, a memory-booster plant. Acta Physiol. Plant, Vol. 43. 10.1007/s11738-021-03279-1.
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  18. Gantait, S., M. Mahanta, S. Bera and S.K. Verma, 2021. Advances in biotechnology of Emblica officinalis Gaertn. syn. Phyllanthus emblica L.: a nutraceuticals-rich fruit tree with multifaceted ethnomedicinal uses. 3 Biotech, Vol. 11. 10.1007/s13205-020-02615-5.
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  19. Gantait, S., A. Das, M. Mitra and Jen-Tsung Chen, 2021. Secondary metabolites in orchids: Biosynthesis, medicinal uses, and biotechnology. South Afr. J. Bot., 139: 338-351.
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  20. Gantait, S. and M. Mitra, 2021. Role of Meta-Topolin on In Vitro Shoot Regeneration: An Insight. In: Meta-topolin: A Growth Regulator for Plant Biotechnology and Agriculture, Ahmad, N. and M. Strnad, (Eds.), Springer Singapore, pp: 143–168.
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  21. Gantait, S. and M. Mahanta, 2021. Picloram-induced enhanced callus-mediated regeneration, acclimatization, and genetic clonality assessment of gerbera. J. Genet. Eng. Biotechnol., Vol. 19. 10.1186/s43141-021-00269-1.
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  22. Gantait, S. and E. Mukherjee, 2021. Tissue culture-based genetic improvement of fava bean (Vicia faba L.): analysis on previous achievements and future perspectives. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 105: 6531-6546.
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  23. Gantait, S. and E. Mukherjee, 2021. Induced autopolyploidy-a promising approach for enhanced biosynthesis of plant secondary metabolites: an insight. J. Genet. Eng. Biotechnol., Vol. 19. 10.1186/s43141-020-00109-8.
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  24. Gantait, S. and E. Mukherjee, 2021. Hairy root culture technology: applications, constraints and prospect. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 105: 35-53.
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  25. Das, A., M. Mahanta, B. Pramanik and S. Gantait, 2021. Artificial Seed Development of Selected Anti-Diabetic Plants, Their Storage and Regeneration: Progress and Prospect. In: Biotechnology of Anti-diabetic Medicinal Plants, Gantait, S., S.K. Verma and A.B. Sharangi, (Eds.), Springer Singapore, pp: 409–436.
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  26. Palanyandy, S.R., S. Gantait, S. Subramaniam and U.R. Sinniah, 2020. Cryopreservation of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) polyembryoids via encapsulation–desiccation. 3 Biotech, Vol. 10, No. 9. 10.1007/s13205-019-1997-9.
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  27. Palanyandy, S.R., S. Gantait and U.R. Sinniah, 2020. Effects of some gelling agents and their concentrations on conversion of oil palm polyembryoids into plantlets. J. Genet. Eng. Biotechnol., Vol. 18, No. 5. 10.1186/s43141-019-0018-z.
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  28. Mitra, M., S. Gantait and N. Mandal, 2020. Coleus forskohlii: advancements and prospects of in vitro biotechnology. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 104: 2359-2371.
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  29. Mitra, M. and S. Gantait, 2020. Tissue Culture-Mediated Biotechnological Advancements in Genus Brassica. In: Brassica Improvement, Wani, S.H., A.K. Thakur and Y.J. Khan, Springer International Publishing, Cham, ISBN: 978-3-030-34694-2, pp: 85-107.
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  30. Gantait, S., M. Mitra and J.T. Chen, 2020. Biotechnological Interventions for Ginsenosides Production. Biomolecules, Vol. 10, No. 4. 10.3390/biom10040538.
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  31. Ahammed, G.J., S. Gantait, M. Mitra, Y. Yang and X. Li, 2020. Role of ethylene crosstalk in seed germination and early seedling development: A review Plant Physiol. Biochem., 151: 124-131.
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  32. Verma, S.K., A.K. Das, S. Gantait, V. Kumar and E. Gurel, 2019. Applications of carbon nanomaterials in the plant system: A perspective view on the pros and cons. Sci. Total Environ., 667: 485-499.
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  33. Vahedi, M., R. Karimi, J. Panigrahi and S. Gantait, 2019. Salient biotechnological interventions in saffron (Vrocus sativus l.): A major source of bio-active apocarotenoids. Natural Bio-active Compounds 3: 205-223.
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  34. Patel, N., S. Gantait and J. Panigrahi, 2019. Extension of postharvest shelf-life in green bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) using exogenous application of polyamines (spermidine and putrescine). Food Chem., 275: 681-687.
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  35. Panigrahi, J., S. Gantait and I.C. Patel, 2019. Justicia beddomei, a source of comprehensive vasicinone production. Israel J. Plant Sci., 66: 213-219.
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  36. Mukherjee, E., S. Gantait, S. Kundu, S. Sarkar and S. Bhattacharyya, 2019. Biotechnological interventions on the genus Rauvolfia: recent trends and imminent prospects Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 103: 7325-7354.
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  37. Illa C.P., H. Masuma, R. Dipika, G. Saikat and P. Jitendriya, 2019. Natural production and quantification of ellagic acid in multiple plant parts of three Terminalia spp. Med. Plnts. Int. Jrnl. Phyt. Rela. Ind., 11: 321-327.
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  38. Gantait, S., S. Sarkar and S.K. Verma, 2019. Marker‐assisted Selection for Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Crop Plants. In: Molecular Plant Abiotic Stress: Biology and Biotechnology, Roychoudhury, A. and D. Tripathi (Eds.)., John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Hoboken, New Jersey, ISBN: 9781119463665, pp: 335-368.
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  39. Gantait, S., J. Panigrahi, I.C. Patel, C. Labrooy, A. L. Rathnakumar and J.K. Yasin 2019. Peanut (Arachis hypogaea l.) breeding. Adv. lant Breed. Strategies: Nut Beverage Crops, 4: 253-299.
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  40. Gantait, S., J. Panigrahi and S.K. Verma, 2019. Transgenic Ornamentals for Phytoremediation of Metals and Metalloids. In: Transgenic Plant Technology for Remediation of Toxic Metals and Metalloids, Prasad, M.N.V. (Ed.)., Academic Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts, ISBN 978-0-12-814389-6, pp: 477-497.
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  41. Gantait S. and M. Mitra, 2019. Applications of Synthetic Seed Technology for Propagation. In: Storage and Conservation of Orchid Germplasms. Faisal, M. and A. Alatar (Ed.)., Springer International Publishing, Cham, ISBN: 978-3-030-24631-0, pp: 301-321.
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  42. Das, A., K. Pramanik, R. Sharma, S. Gantait and J. Banerjee, 2019. In-silico study of biotic and abiotic stress-related transcription factor binding sites in the promoter regions of rice germin-like protein genes PLoS ONE, Vol. 14, No. 2. 10.1371/journal.pone.0211887.
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  43. Banerjee J., A. Das, M. Vahedi and S. Gantait, 2019. Advances in Functional Genomics in Investigating Salinity Tolerance in Plants, In: Recent Approaches in Omics for Plant Resilience to Climate Change, Wani, S. (Ed.)., Springer International Publishing, Cham, ISBN: 978-3-030-21687-0, pp: 171-188.
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  44. Verma, S.K., S. Gantait, B.R. Jeong and S.J. Hwang, 2018. Enhanced growth and cardenolides production in Digitalis purpurea under the influence of different LED exposures in the plant factory. Sci. Rep., Vol. 8. 10.1038/s41598-018-36113-9.
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  45. Verma, S.K., Das, A.K., S. Gantait, S. Gurel and E. Gurel, 2018. Influence of auxin and its polar transport inhibitor on the development of somatic embryos in Digitalis trojana. 3 Biotech, Vol. 8, 10.1007/s13205-018-1119-0.
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  46. Verma, S.K., A.K. Das, M.K. Patel, A. Shah, V. Kumar and S. Gantait, 2018. Engineered nanomaterials for plant growth and development: A perspective analysis. Sci. Total Environ., 630: 1413-1435.
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  47. Sau, S., S.N. Ghosh, S. Sarkar and S. Gantait, 2018. Effect of rootstocks on growth, yield, quality, and leaf mineral composition of Nagpur mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco.), grown in red lateritic soil of West Bengal, India Sci. Hortic., 237: 142-147.
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  48. Salma, U., S. Kundu and S. Gantait, 2018. Conserving Biodiversity of a Potent Anticancer Plant, Catharanthus roseus Through in vitro Biotechnological Intercessions: Substantial Progress and Imminent Prospects. In: Anticancer Plants: Natural Products and Biotechnological Implements, Akhtar, M.S. and M.K. Swamy, Springer, Singapore, ISBN: 978-981-10-8064-7, pp: 83-107.
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  49. Panigrahi, J., P. Dholu, T.J. Shah and S. Gantait, 2018. Silver nitrate-induced in vitro shoot multiplication and precocious flowering in Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don, a rich source of terpenoid indole alkaloids. Plant Cell Tiss. Organ. Cult., 132: 579-584.
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  50. Panigrahi, J., M. Patel, N. Patel, B. Gheewala and S. Gantait, 2018. Changes in antioxidant and biochemical activities in castor oil-coated Capsicum annuum L. during postharvest storage 3 Biotech, Vol. 8. 10.1007/s13205-018-1284-1.
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  51. Kundu, S., U. Salma and S. Gantait, 2018. Cryopreservation of Medicinal Herbs: Major Breakthroughs, Hurdles and Future. In: Biotechnological Approaches for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Kumar, N. (Ed.)., Springer, Singapore, Singapore, ISBN: 978-981-13-0535-1, pp: 353-381.
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  52. Kundu, S. and S. Gantait, 2018. Thidiazuron-Induced Protocorm-Like Bodies in Orchid: Progress and Prospects. In: Thidiazuron: From Urea Derivative to Plant Growth Regulator. Ahmad, N. and M. Faisal (Eds.)., Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., Singapore, ISBN: 978-981-10-8004-3, pp: 273-287.
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  53. Kundu, S. and S. Gantait, 2018. Fundamental facets of somatic embryogenesis and its applications for advancement of peanut biotechnology. Biotechnol. Crop Impro., 1: 267-298.
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  54. Hakim, M., D. Rathod, D.A. Trivedi, J. Panigrahi, S. Gantait and I.C. Patel, 2018. An effective validated method for HPTLC-fingerprinting of alkaloids and glycosides from multiple plant parts of three Terminalia spp. Israel J. Plant Sci., 65: 109-117.
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  55. Gantait, S., S. Kundu and P.K. Das, 2018. Acacia: An exclusive survey on in vitro propagation. J. Saudi Soc. Agric. Sci., 17: 163-177.
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  56. Gantait, S., M.M. El-Dawayati, J. Panigrahi, C. Labrooy and S.K. Verma, 2018. The retrospect and prospect of the applications of biotechnology in Phoenix dactylifera L. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 102: 8229-8259.
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  57. Gantait, S., A. Das and J. Banerjee, 2018. Geographical distribution, botanical description and self-incompatibility mechanism of genus Stevia. Sugar Tech., 20: 1-10.
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  58. Gantait, S. and S. Mondal, 2018. Transgenic approaches for genetic improvement in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) against major biotic and abiotic stress factors. J. Genet. Eng. Biotechnol., 16: 537-544.
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  59. Gantait, S. and J. Panigrahi, 2018. In vitro biotechnological advancements in Malabar nut (Adhatoda vasica Nees): Achievements, status and prospects J. Genet. Eng. Biotechnol., 16: 545-552.
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  60. Banerjee, J., S. Gantait, S. Sarkar, P.K. Bhattacharyya, 2018. Transgenic research on tomato: problems, strategies, and achievements. Biotechnol. Crop Improv., 2: 287-334.
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  61. Banerjee, H., S. Chatterjee, S. Sarkar, S. Gantait and S. Samanta, 2018. Evaluation of rapeseed-mustard cultivars under late sown condition in coastal ecosystem of West Bengal. J. Appl. Nat. Sci., 9: 940-949.
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  62. Sarkar, S., S. Bhattacharyya and S. Gantait, 2017. Cytological analysis for meiotic patterns in wild rice (Oryza rufipogon Griff.) Biotechnol. Rep., 13: 26-29.
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  63. Sarkar, S., J. Banerjee and S. Gantait, 2017. Sex-oriented research on dioecious crops of Indian subcontinent: an updated review. 3 Biotech, Vol. 7, 10.1007/s13205-017-0723-8.
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  64. Panigrahi, J., S. Gantait and I.C. Patel, 2017. Concurrent production and relative quantification of vasicinone from in vivo and in vitro plant parts of Malabar nut (Adhatoda vasica Nees). 3 Biotech, Vol. 7, 10.1007/s13205-017-0882-7.
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  65. Panigrahi, J., S. Gantait and I.C. Patel, 2017. An efficient in vitro approach for direct regeneration and callogenesis of Adhatoda vasica nees, a potential source of quinazoline alkaloids. Natl. Acad. Sci. Lett., 40: 319-324.
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  66. Panigrahi, J., S. Gantait and I.C. Patel, 2017. In vitro regeneration of Chlorophytum borivilianum Santapau & R.R. Fern. Med. Plnts. Int. Jrnl. Phyt. Rela. Ind., 9: 76-79.
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  67. Panigrahi, J., B. Gheewala, M. Patel, N. Patel and S. Gantait, 2017. Gibberellic acid coating: A novel approach to expand the shelf-life in green chilli (Capsicum annuum L.). Sci. Hortic., 225: 581-588.
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  68. Kundu, S. and S. Gantait, 2017. Abscisic acid signal crosstalk during abiotic stress response. Plant Gene, 11: 61-69.
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  69. Hakim, M., D. Rathod, J. Panigrahi, S. Gantait, A.D. Trivedi and C.I. Patel, 2017. High performance thin layer chromatographic quantification of key cholesterol reducing compound (-sitosterol) from leaf, bark, fruit and root of Terminalia arjuna, T. bellerica and T. chebula. Med. Plnts. Int. Jrnl. Phyt. Rela. Ind., 9: 272-278.
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  70. Gantait, S., S.K. Gunri, R. Kundu and S. Chatterjee, 2017. Evaluation of genetic divergence in spanish bunch groundnut (Arachis hypogaea Linn.) genotypes. Plant Breed. Biotech., 5: 163-171.
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  71. Gantait, S., S. Kundu, L. Yeasmin and M.N. Ali, 2017. Impact of differential levels of sodium alginate, calcium chloride and basal media on germination frequency of genetically true artificial seeds of Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. ex Kurz. J. Appl. Res. Med. Aromat. Plants, 4: 75-81.
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  72. Gantait, S., J. Vijayan and A. Majee, 2017. Artificial Seed Production of Tylophora indica for Interim Storing and Swapping of Germplasm. Hortic. Plant J., 3: 41-46.
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  73. Gantait, S. and S. Kundu, 2017. Neoteric trends in tissue culture-mediated biotechnology of Indian ipecac [Tylophora indica (Burm. f.) Merrill]. 3 Biotech, Vol. 7, 10.1007/s13205-017-0865-8.
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  74. Gantait, S. and S. Kundu, 2017. In vitro biotechnological approaches on Vanilla planifolia Andrews: advancements and opportunities. Acta Physiol. Plant., Vol. 39, 10.1007/s11738-017-2462-1.
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  75. Banerjee, J., S. Gantait and M.K. Maiti, 2017. Physiological role of rice germin-like protein 1 (OsGLP1) at early stages of growth and development in Indica rice cultivar under salt stress condition. Plant Cell Tiss. Organ. Cult., 131: 127-137.
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  76. Ghosh, B. and N.A. Md., 2016. Response of rice under salinity stress: a review update. J. Rice Res., Vol. 4, No. 2. 10.4172/2375-4338.1000167.
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  77. Gantait, S., B.R. Pramanik and M. Banerjee, 2016. Optimization of planting materials for large scale plantation of Bambusa balcooa Roxb.: Influence of propagation methods. J. Saudi Soc. Agric. Sci. 10.1016/j.jssas.2015.11.008.
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  78. Gangopadhyay, M., S. Gantait, S. Palchoudhury, M.N. Ali, C. Mondal and A.K. Pal, 2016. UVC-priming mediated modulation of forskolin biosynthesis key genes against Macrophomina root rot of Coleus forskohlii-A tissue culture based sustainable approach Phytochem. Lett., 17: 36-44.
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  79. Yeasmin, L., M.N. Ali, S. Gantait and S. Chakraborty, 2015. Bamboo: An overview on its genetic diversity and characterization. 3 Biotech, 5: 1-11.
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  80. Palanyandy, S.R., S. Gantait, P. Suranthran, U.R. Sinniah and S. Subramaniam, 2015. Storage of encapsulated oil palm polyembryoids: Influence of temperature and duration. In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol. Plant, 51: 118-124.
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  81. Gantait, S., U.R. Sinniah, P. Suranthran, S.R. Palanyandy and S. Subramaniam, 2015. Improved cryopreservation of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) polyembryoids using droplet vitrification approach and assessment of genetic fidelity. Protoplasma, 252: 89-101.
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  82. Gantait, S., U.R. Sinniah, N. Ali and N.C. Sahu, 2015. Gibberellins-a multifaceted hormone in plant growth regulatory network. Curr. Protein Peptide Sci., 16: 406-412.
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  83. Gantait, S., S. Kundu, N. Ali and N.C. Sahu, 2015. Synthetic seed production of medicinal plants: a review on influence of explants, encapsulation agent and matrix. Acta Physiol. Plantarum, Vol. 37. 10.1007/s11738-015-1847-2.
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  84. Gantait, S., S. Kundu and N. Ali, 2015. Influence of encapsulating agent and matr ix levels on synseed production of Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell. Med. Plants-Int. J. Phytomedicines Related Ind., 7: 182-187.
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  85. Gantait, S., A. Das and N. Mandal, 2015. Stevia: A comprehensive review on ethnopharmacological properties and In vitro regeneration. Sugar Tech, 17: 95-106.
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  86. Gantait, S. and N.C. Sahu, 2015. Asymbiotic germination of immature seeds of Aranda Dola Miah (Orchidaceae). J. Orchid Soc. Eastern Himalaya, 1: 61-66.
  87. Gantait, S. and M. Vahedi, 2015. In vitro regeneration of high value spice Crocus sativus L.: A concise appraisal. J. Applied Res. Med. Aromatic Plants, 2: 124-133.
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  88. Balilashaki, K., S. Gantait, R. Naderi and M. Vahedi, 2015. Capsule formation and asymbiotic seed germination in some hybrids of Phalaenopsis, influenced by pollination season and capsule maturity. Physiol. Mol. Biol. Plants, 21: 341-347.
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  89. Balilashaki, K., R. Naderi, S. Gantait and M. Vahedi, 2015. Asymbiotic germination of Phalaenopsis cv. Dublin seeds in relation to pollination months and nutrient media. Notulae Sci. Biol., 7: 330-333.
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  90. Sinniah, U.R., S. Gantait and P. Suranthran, 2014. Cryopreservation technology for conservation of selected vegetative propagules. J. Crop Weed, 10: 10-13.
  91. Roy, S.S., N. Ali, S. Gantait, S. Chakraborty and M. Banerjee, 2014. Tissue culture and biochemical characterization of important bamboos. Res. J. Agric. Sci., 5: 135-146.
  92. Gantait, S., U.R. Sinniah and P.K. Das, 2014. Aloe vera: A review update on advancement of in vitro culture. Acta Agric. Scand. Sec. B: Soil Plant Sci., 64: 1-12.
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  93. Gantait, S., S. Debnath and N. Ali, 2014. Genomic profile of the plants with medicinal importance. Biotech, 4: 563-578.
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  94. Gantait, S. and U.R. Sinniah, 2014. Advancements in Tissue Culture of Orchids. In: Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants: Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering II, Govil, J.N. (Ed.). Stadium Press LLC, Houston, TX., USA., pp: 269-292.
  95. Gantait, S. and U.R. Sinniah, 2014. In vitro direct rhizogenesis from Gerbera jamesonii Bolus leaf. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 36: 3081-3087.
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  96. Ali, N., L. Yeasmin, S. Gantait, R. Goswami and S. Chakraborty, 2014. Screening of rice landraces for salinity tolerance at seedling stage through morphological and molecular markers. Physiol. Mol. Biol. Plants, 20: 411-423.
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  97. Ali, M.N., B. Ghosh, S. Gantait and S. Chakraborty, 2014. Selection of rice genotypes for salinity tolerance through morpho-biochemical assessment. Rice Sci., 21: 288-298.
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  98. Sinniah, U.R. and S. Gantait, 2013. Cryopreservation of immature Parkia speciosa Hassk. zygotic embryonic axes following desiccation or exposure to vitrification solution. Acta Physiol. Plantarum, 35: 2629-2634.
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  99. Palanyandy, S.R., P. Suranthran, S. Gantait, U.R. Sinniah and S. Subramaniam et al., 2013. In vitro developmental study of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) polyembryoids from cell suspension using scanning electron microscopy. Acta Physiol. Plant., 35: 1727-1733.
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  100. Gantait, S. and U.R. Sinniah, 2013. Storability, post-storage conversion and genetic stability assessment of alginate-encapsulated shoot tips of monopodial orchid hybrid Aranda Wan Chark Kuan Blue x Vanda coerulea Grifft. ex. Lindl. Plant Biotechnol. Rep., 7: 257-266.
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  101. Suranthran, P., S. Gantait, U.R. Sinniah, S. Subramaniam and S.S.R.S. Alwee et al., 2012. Effect of loading and vitrification solutions on survival of cryopreserved oil palm polyembryoids. Plant Growth Regul., 66: 101-109.
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  102. Sinniah, U.R., S. Wahyuni, B.S.A. Syahputra and S. Gantait, 2012. A potential retardant for lodging resistance in direct seeded rice (Oryza sativa L.). Can. J. Plant Sci., 92: 13-18.
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  103. Gantait, S., U.R. Sinniah, N. Mandal and P.K. Das, 2012. Direct induction of protocorm-like bodies from shoot tips, plantlet formation, and clonal fidelity analysis in Anthurium andreanum cv. CanCan. Plant Growth Regul., 67: 257-270.
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  104. Gantait, S., U.R. Sinniah and P. Suranthran, 2012. Influence of gibberellin A3 application, pH of the medium, photoperiod and temperature on the enhancement of in vitro flowering in Vitex negundo L. Plant Growth Regul., 66: 203-209.
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  105. Gantait, S., S. Bustam and U.R. Sinniah, 2012. Alginate-encapsulation, short-term storage and plant regeneration from protocorm-like bodies of Aranda Wan Chark Kuan 'Blue' × Vanda coerulea Grifft. ex. Lindl. (Orchidaceae). Plant Growth Regul., 68: 303-311.
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  106. Gantait, S. and U.R. Sinniah, 2012. Rapid micropropagation of monopodial orchid hybrid (Aranda Wan Chark Kuan 'Blue' × Vanda coerulea Grifft. ex. Lindl.) through direct induction of protocorm-like bodies from leaf segments. Plant Growth Regul., 68: 129-140.
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  107. Suranthran, P., U.R. Sinniah, S. Subramaniam, M.A. Aziz and N. Romzi et al., 2011. Effect of plant growth regulators and activated charcoal on in vitro growth and development of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq. var. Dura) zygotic embryo. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 10: 10600-10606.
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  108. Gantait, S., N. Mandal, S. Bhattacharyya and P.K. Das, 2011. Induction and identification of tetraploids using in vitro colchicine treatment of Gerbera jamesonii Bolus cv. Sciella. Plant Cell Tissue Organ Cult., 106: 485-493.
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  109. Gantait, S., N. Mandal and S. Nandy, 2011. Advances in micropropagation of selected aromatic plants: A review on vanilla and strawberry. Am. J. Biochem. Mol. Biol., 1: 1-19.
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  110. Gantait, S., N. Mandal and P.K. Das, 2011. In vitro accelerated mass propagation and Ex vitro evaluation of Aloe vera L. with aloin content and superoxide dismutase activity. Nat. Prod. Res. Part A, 25: 1370-1378.
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  111. Gantait, S. and U.R. Sinniah, 2011. Morphology, flow cytometry and molecular assessment of ex-vitro grown micropropagated anthurium in comparison with seed germinated plants. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 10: 13991-13998.
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  112. Das, A., S. Gantait and N. Mandal, 2011. Micropropagation of an elite medicinal plant: Stevia rebaudiana bert. Int. J. Agric. Res., 6: 40-48.
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  113. Banerjee, M., S. Gantait and B.R. Pramanik, 2011. A two step method for accelerated mass propagation of Dendrocalamus asper and their evaluation in field. Physiol. Mol. Biol. Plants, 17: 387-393.
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  114. Gantait, S., N. Mandal, S. Bhattacharyya and P.K. Das, 2010. Sustainable in vitro propagation and clonal fidelity in strawberry. Int. J. Plant Dev. Biol., 4: 19-25.
  115. Gantait, S., N. Mandal, S. Bhattacharyya and P.K. Das, 2010. Determination of genetic integrity in long-term micropropagated plantlets of Allium ampeloprasum L. using ISSR markers. Biotechnology, 9: 218-223.
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  116. Gantait, S., N. Mandal, S. Bhattacharyya and P.K. Das, 2010. An elite protocol for accelerated quality-cloning in Gerbera jamesonii Bolus cv. Sciella. In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol. Plant, 46: 537-548.
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  117. Gantait, S., N. Mandal, S. Bhattacharyya and P.K. Das, 2010. A novel strategy for in vitro conservation of Aloe vera L. through long term shoot culture. Biotechnology, 9: 326-331.
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  118. Gantait, S., N. Mandal and P.K. Das, 2010. Field performance and molecular evaluation of micropropagated strawberry. Recent Res. Sci. Technol., 2: 12-16.
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  119. Gantait, S., N. Mandal and P.K. Das, 2010. Field evaluation of micropropagated vs. conventionally propagated elephant garlic. J. Agric. Technol., 7: 97-103.
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  120. Gantait, S., N. Mandal and P.K. Das, 2010. An overview on in vitro culture of genus Allium. Am. J. Plant Physiol., 5: 325-337.
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  121. Gantait, S. and N. Mandal, 2010. Tissue culture of Anthurium andreanum: A significant review and future prospective. Int. J. Botany, 6: 207-219.
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  122. Gantait, S., N. Mandal, S. Bhattacharyya, P.K. Das and S. Nandy, 2009. Mass multiplication of Vanilla planifolia with pure genetic identity confirmed by ISSR. Int. J. Plant Dev. Biol., 3: 18-23.
  123. Gantait, S., N. Mandal, S. Bhattacharyya and P.K. Das, 2009. In vitro mass multiplication with genetic clonality in elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum L.). J. Crop Weed, 5: 100-104.
  124. Gantait, S., N. Mandal and P.K. Das, 2009. Impact of auxins and activated charcoal on in vitro rooting of Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl. cv Golden Boy. J. Trop. Agric., 47: 84-86.
  125. Gantait, S., N. Mandal and P.K. Das, 2009. Diversity of blackgram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper) genotypes assessed through morphological and biochemical approach. J. Trop. Agric., 47: 80-83.
  126. Gantait, S. and P.K. Das, 2009. Genetic divergence, adaptability and genotypic response to YMV in blackgram. Legume Res., 32: 79-85.
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  127. Gantait, S., N. Mandal, S. Bhattacharyya and P.K. Das, 2008. Sustained accelerated mass multiplication in vitro with pure genetic identity in anthurium. Plant Tissue Cult. Biotechnol., 18: 113-122.