Dr. Majeti  Narasimha Vara Prasad
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Dr. Majeti Narasimha Vara Prasad

Professor
University of Hyderabad, India


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Botany from Lucknow University, Lucknow, India

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Biography

Dr. M.N.V. Prasad is currently working as Professor of Environmental Biotechnology & Lecturer, Leader at University of Hyderabad, India. He received his PhD in Botany from Lucknow University, Lucknow. In past he worked as Lecturer at North Eastern Hill University, Lecturer & Reader at University of Hyderabad. He is also serving as reviewer in many scientific journals. He is professional member of National Institute of Ecology New Delhi, India, Bioenergy Society of India, New Delhi, Indian Network for Soil Contamination Research, New Delhi. He also completed 20 research projects. He has published 179 articles in peer review journals in which contributed as author/co-author. He supervised 17 PhD and 7 M.Phil students, all students received award in his supervision.

Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Plant Science
62%
Plant Physiology
90%
Biochemistry
75%
Phytoremediation
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
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Selected Publications

  1. Sebastian, A., W. Nakbanpote, N. Panitlertumpai and M.N.V. Prasad, 2015. Fate of Heavy Metals in Rice Paddies. In: Trace Elements in Temporary Waterlogged Soils and Sediments-Bioavaila-Bility, Geochemical Processes, Management and Remediation Approaches, Rinklebe, J., A.S. Knox and M. Paller (Eds.). Taylor & Fran, CRC Press, UK.
  2. Sebastian, A. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2015. Operative photo assimilation associated proteome modulations are critical for iron-dependent cadmium tolerance in Oryza sativa L. Protoplasma. .
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  3. Sebastian, A. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2015. Iron-and manganese-assisted cadmium tolerance in Oryza sativa L.: lowering of rhizotoxicity next to functional photosynthesis. Planta, 241: 1519-1528.
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  4. Sarma, H. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2015. Plant-Microbe Association-Assisted Removal of Heavy Metals and Degradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons. In: Petroleum Geosciences: Indian Context, Mukherjee, S. (Ed.). Springer Geology, USA.
  5. Morais, I., J.S. Campos, P.J.C. Favas, J. Pratas, F. Pita and M.N.V. Prasad, 2015. Nickel accumulation by Alyssum serpyllifolium subsp. lusitanicum (Brassicaceae) from serpentine soils of Braganca and Morais (Portugal) ultramafic massifs: Plant-soil relationships and prospects for phytomining. Austr. J. Bot., 63: 17-30.
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  6. Meitei, M.D. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2015. Risks of Heavy Metals from phoomdi compost, Loktak lake (Ramsar site), Manipur, North-East India. In: Trace Elements in Temporary Water-Logged Soils and Sediments-Bioavailability, Geochemical Processes, Management, and Remediation Approaches, Rinklebe, J., A.S. Knox and M. Paller (Eds.). Taylor CRC Press, UK.
  7. Kumar, A. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2015. Lead-induced toxicity and interference in chlorophyll fluorescence in Talinum triangulare grown hydroponically. Photosynthetica, 53: 66-71.
  8. Koelmel, J., M.N.V. Prasad and K. Pershell, 2015. Bibliometric analysis of phyto- technologies for remediation: Global scenario of research and applications. Int. J. Phytoremediation, 17: 145-153.
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  9. Aksoy, A., Z. Leblebici and M.N.V. Prasad, 2015. Metal-accumulating plants from serpentine habitats of Kizildag, Konya Province, Turkey. Austr. J. Bot., 63: 372-378.
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  10. Sebastian, A. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2014. Vertisol prevent cadmium accumulation in rice: Analysis by ecophysiological toxicity markers. Chemosphere, 108: 85-92.
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  11. Sebastian, A. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2014. Photosynthesis mediated decrease in cadmium translocation protect shoot growth of Oryza sativa seedlings up on ammonium phosphate-sulfur fertilization. Environ. Sci. Poll. Res., 21: 986-997.
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  12. Sebastian, A. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2014. Cadmium minimization in rice: A review. Agron. Sust. Dev., 34: 155-173.
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  13. Sebastian, A. and M.N.V. Prasad 2014. Red and blue lights induced oxidative stress tolerance promote cadmium rhizocomplexation in Oryza sativa. J. Photochem. Photobiol. B: Biol., 137: 135-143.
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  14. Saif, M.M.S., N.S. Kumar and M.N.V. Prasad, 2014. Plant based excipients: The case of Strychnos potatorum seed polysaccharide nanoparticles. Pharma Bio World, 11: 44-48.
  15. Saif, M.M.S., I. Khan, M.N.V. Prasad and N.S. Kumar, 2014. Preparation and characterization of Strychnos potatorum l. seed polysaccharide nanoparticles and affinity matrices: Relevance to biological applications. Adv. Sci. Eng. Med., 6: 318-325.
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  16. Prasad, M.N.V., 2014. Quality control, quality assurance certification for phytopharmaceuticals. Pharma Bio World, 10: 12-16.
  17. Prasad, M.N.V., 2014. Demand, supply mismatch and impediments to international marketing: A challenge to indian phytopharma industry. Pharm. Bio. World, 12: 48-51.
  18. Meitei, M.D. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2014. Phoomdi: A unique plant biosystem of Loktak lake, Manipur, North-East India: Traditional and ecological knowledge. Plant Biosystems. 10.1080/11263504.2013.870250.
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  19. Meitei, M.D. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2014. Adsorption of Cu (II), Mn (II) and Zn (II) by Spirodela polyrhiza (L.) schleiden: Equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic studies. Ecol. Eng., 71: 308-317.
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  20. Kumari, R. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2014. Effect of UV-B pretreatment on essential oil components, health sensory secondary metabolites and antioxidant potential of Coleus aromaticus. Int. J. Biol. Pharmaceut. Res., 5: 675-688.
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  21. Kumari, A., Y.B. Pakade, P. Chand, M.N.V. Prasad and B. Lal, 2014. Comparative accounts of chromium accumulation in three ferns under hydroponic system. Indian J. Sci. Ind. Res., 73: 553-558.
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  22. Kumar, A. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2014. Proteomic responses to lead-induced oxidative stress in Talinum triangulare Jacq. (Willd.) roots: Identification of key biomarkers relat- ed to glutathione metabolisms. Environ Sci. Poll. Res., 21: 8750-8764.
  23. Kacprzak, M., A. Grobelak, A. Grosser and M.N.V. Prasad, 2014. Efficacy of biosolids in assisted phytostabilization of metalliferous acidic sandy soils with five grass species. Int. J. Phytoremed., 16: 593-608.
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  24. Borisova, G., N. Chukina, M. Maleva and M.N.V. Prasad, 2014. Ceratophyllum demersum L. and Potamogeton alpinus Balb. from iset'river, ural region, russia differ in adaptive strategies to heavy metals exposure: A comparative study. Int. J. Phytoremed., 16: 621-633.
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  25. Sytar, O., Z. Cai, M. Brestic, A. Kumar, M.N.V. Prasad, N. Taran and I. Smetanska, 2013. Foliar applied nickel on buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) induced phenolic compounds as potential antioxidants. CLEAN-Soil, Air, Water, 41: 1129-1137.
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  26. Sytar, O., A. Kumar, D. Latowski, P. Kuczynska, K. Strzałka and M.N.V. Prasad, 2013. Heavy metals induced oxidative damage, defence reac- tions and detoxification mechanisms in plants. Acta Physiologia Plantarum, 35: 985-999.
  27. Sebastian, A. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2013. Cadmium accumulation retard activity of functional components of photo assimilation and growth of rice cultivars amended with vermicompost. Int. J. Phytoremed., 15: 965-978.
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  28. Rao, P.S. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2013. Strychnos nux-vomica root extract induces apoptosis in the human multiple myeloma cell line-U266B1. Cell Biochem. Biophys., 66: 443-450.
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  29. Rajkumar, M., M.N.V. Prasad, S. Sandhya and H. Freitas, 2013. Climate change driven plant-metal interactions. Environ. Int., 53: 74-86.
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  30. Prasad, M.N.V., 2013. Metallophytes-Properties, functions and applications. Botanica, 63: 17-26.
  31. Prasad, M.N.V., 2013. Lead (II) and cadmium (II) biosorption on Spirodela polyrhiza L. schleiden biomass. J. Environ. Chem. Eng., 1: 200-200.
  32. Prasad, M.N.V., 2013. Heavy Metal Stress in Plants: From Biomolecules to Ecosystems. Springer Science and Business Media, New York.
  33. Meitei,M.D. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2013. Phytotechnological applications of phoomdi, Loktak lake-Manipur, North-Eastern India. Curr. Sci., 105: 569-570.
  34. Maleva, M., G. Borisova, N. Chukina, G. Nekrasova and M.N.V. Prasad, 2013. Influence of exogenous urea on photosynthetic pigments, 14CO2 uptake and urease activity in Elodea densa-environmental implications. Environ. Sci. Poll. Res., 20: 6172-6177.
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  35. Lavu, R.V.S., V. De Schepper, K. Steppe, P.N. Majeti, F. Tack and G. Du Laing, 2013. Use of selenium fertilizers for production of Se‐enriched Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus): Effect on Se concentration and plant productivity. J. Plant Nutr. Soil Sci., 176: 634-639.
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  36. Lavu, R.V.S., M.N.V. Prasad, V.L. Pratti, R. Meibner, W.T.V.D. Rinklebe, F. Tack and G. Du Laing, 2013. Metals ccumulation in Bacopa monnieri and their Bioaccessibiliy. Planta Medica, 79: 1081-1083.
  37. Kumari, R. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2013. Medicinal plant active compounds produced by UV-B exposure.c Sustain. Agric. Rev., 12: 225-225.
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  38. Kumar, A., M.N.V M. Achary and B.B. Panda and V.M. Prasad, 2013. Elucidation of lead-induced oxidative stress in Talinum triangulare roots by analysis of antioxidant responses and DNA damage at cellular level. Environ. Sci. Poll. Res., 20: 4551-4561.
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  39. Favas, P.J.C., J. Pratas and M.N.V. Prasad, 2013. Temporal variation in the arsenic and metal accumulation in the maritime pine tree grown on contaminated soils. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol., 10: 809-826.
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  40. Ahmad, P., M.M. Azooz and M.N.V. Prasad, 2013. Salt Stress in Plants: Signaling, Omics and Adaptations. Springer, USA., ISBN: 978-1-4614-6108-1, Pages: 509.
  41. Ahmad, P., M.M. Azooz and M.N.V. Prasad, 2013. Ecophysiology and Responses of Plants Under Salt Stress. Springer, USA., ISBN: 978-1-4614-4747-4 , Pages: 510.
  42. Saif, M.M.S., N.S. Kumar and M.N.V. Prasad, 2012. Binding of cadmium to Strychnos potatorum seed proteins in aqueous solution: Adsorption kinetics and relevance to water purification. Coll. Surf. B: Biointerf., 94: 73-79.
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  43. Rajkumar, M., S. Sandhya, M.N.V. Prasad and H. Freitas, 2012. Perspectives of plant-associated microbes in heavy metal phytoremediation. Biotechnol. Adv., 30: 1562-1574.
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  44. Pratas, J., P.J. Favas, C. Paulo, N. Rodrigues and M.N.V. Prasad, 2012. Uranium accumulation by aquatic plants from uranium-contaminated water in central Portugal. Int. J. Phytoremed., 14: 221-234.
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  45. Prasad, M.N.V. and R. Prasad, 2012. Nature's cure for cleanup of contaminated environment: A review of bioremediation strategies. Rev. Environ. Health, 28: 181-189.
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  46. Kumar, A., M.N.V. Prasad and O. Sytar, 2012. Lead toxicity, defense strategies and associated indicative biomarkers in Talinum triangulare grown hydroponically. Chemosphere, 89: 1056-1065.
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  47. Gude, V., K. Kalpana, M.N.V. Prasad and N.S.V. Rao, 2012. Green synthesis of gold and sil- ver nanoparticles using Achyranthes aspera L. leaf extract. Adv. Sc. Engi. Med., 5: 223-228.
  48. Favas, P.J., J. Pratas and M.N.V. Prasad, 2012. Accumulation of arsenic by aquatic plants in large-scale field conditions: Opportunities for phytoremediation and bioindication. Sci. Total Environ., 433: 390-397.
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  49. Anjum, N.A., I. Ahmad, I. Mohmood, M. Pacheco and A.C. Duarte et al., 2012. Modulation of glutathione and its related enzymes in plant's responses to toxic metals and metalloids: A review. Environ. Exp. Bot., 75: 307-324.
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  50. Ahmad, P. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2012. Environmental Adaptations and Stress Tolerance of Plants in the Era of Climate Change. Springer, ISBN: 978-1-4614-0814-7, Pages: 498.
  51. Ahmad, P. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2012. Abiotic Stress Responses in Plants: Metabolism, Productivity and Sustainability. Springer, USA., ISBN: 978-1-4614-0634-1, Pages: 473.
  52. Prasad, M.N.V., 2011. A State-of-the-Art Report on Bioremediation, its Applications to Contaminated Sites in India. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, New Delhi, Pages: 90.
  53. Ma, Y., M.N.V. Prasad, M. Rajkumar and H. Freitas, 2011. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and endophytes accelerate phytoremediation of metalliferous soils. Biotechnol. Adv., 29: 248-258.
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  54. Lalhruaitluanga, H., M.N.V. Prasad and K. Radha, 2011. Potential of chemically activated and raw charcoals of Melocanna baccifera for removal of Ni (II) and Zn (II) from aqueous solutions. Desalination, 271: 301-301.
  55. Wei, S., S. Wang, Q. Zhou, J. Zhan and L. Ma et al., 2010. Potential of Taraxacum mongolicum hand-mazz for accelerating phytoextraction of cadmium in combination with eco-friendly amendments. J. Hazardous Mater., 181: 480-484.
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  56. Wei, S., Q. Zhou, J. Zhan, Z. Wu, T. Sun, Y. Lyubu and M.N.V. Prasad, 2010. Poultry manured Bidens tripartite L. extracting Cd from soil-potential for phytoremediating Cd contaminated soil. Biores. Technol., 101: 8907-8910.
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  57. Sukumaran, S., S. Jeeva and M.N.V. Prasad, 2010. Sacred forests of South Travancore of South India. BioDiCon, 3: 10-14.
  58. Raju, N.L. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2010. Influence of growth hormones on adventitious root formation in semi-hardwood cuttings of Celasturs paniculatus Willd: A contribution for rapid multiplication and conservation management. Agrofor. Syst., 79: 249-252.
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  59. Rajkumar, M., N. Ae, M.N.V. Prasad and H. Freitas, 2010. Potential of siderophore-producing bacteria for improving heavy metal phytoextraction. Trends Biotechnol., 28: 142-149.
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  60. Prasad, M.N.V., H. Freitas, S. Fraenzle, S. Wuenschmann and B. Markert, 2010. Knowledge explosion in phytotechnologies for environmental solutions. Environ. Poll., 158: 18-23.
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  61. Prasad, M.N.V. and S.C. Katiyar, 2010. Drill cuttings and fluids of fossil fuel exploration in north-eastern India: Environmental concern and mitigation options. Curr. Sci., 98: 1566-1569.
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  62. Meibner, R., M.N.V. Prasad, G. Du Laing and J. Rinklebe, 2010. Lysimeter application for measuring the water and solute fluxes with high precision. Curr. Sci., 99: 601-607.
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  63. Malec, P., M.G. Maleva, M.N.V. Prasad and K. Strzalka, 2010. Responses of Lemna trisulca L.(Duckweed) exposed to low doses of cadmium: thiols, metal binding complexes, and photosynthetic pigments as sensitive biomarkers of ecotoxicity. Protoplasma, 240: 69-74.
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  64. Lalhruaitluanga, H., K. Jayaram, M.N.V. Prasad and K.K. Kumar, 2010. Lead (II) adsorption from aqueous solutions by raw and activated charcoals of Melocanna baccifera Roxburgh (bamboo)-a comparative study. J. Hazardous Mater., 175: 311-318.
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  65. Kumar, A. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2010. Propagation of Talinum cuneifolium L.(Portulacaceae), an ornamental plant and leafy vegetable, by stem cuttings. Floricult. Ornament. Biotechnol, 4: 68-68.
  66. Atabayeva, S., B. Sarsenbayev, M.N.V. Prasad, J.A.T. da Silva and S. Kenzhebayeva et al., 2010. Accumulation of trace metals in grasses of Kazakhstan: relevance to phytostabilization of mine waste and metal-smelting areas. Asian Austr. J. Plant Sci. Biotechnol., 4: 91-97.
  67. Sarma, V.V., 2009. Flowering of Melocanna baccifera (Bambusaceae) in Northeastern India. Curr. Sci., 96: 1165-1166.
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  68. Rao, P.S., M. Ramanadham and M.N.V. Prasad, 2009. Anti-proliferative and cytotoxic effects of Strychnos nux-vomica root extract on human multiple myeloma cell line-RPMI 8226. Food Chem. Toxicol., 47: 283-288.
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  69. Rajkumar, M., M.N.V. Prasad, H. Freitas and N. Ae, 2009. Biotechnological applications of serpentine soil bacteria for phytoremediation of trace metals. Crit. Rev. Biotechnol., 29: 120-130.
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  70. Prasad, M.N.V. and S. Jeeva, 2009. Coal mining and its leachate are potential threats to Nepenthes khasiana Hook. f.(Nepenthaceae) that preys on insects-an endemic plant in North Eastern India. Biol. Div. Con., 2: 29-33.
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  71. Padmalatha, K., K. Jayaram, N.L. Raju, M.N.V. Prasad and R. Arora, 2009. Ethnopharmacological and biotechnological significance of Vitex. Bioremed. Biodivers. Bioavail., 3: 6-14.
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  72. Maleva, M.G., G.F. Nekrasova, P. Malec, M.N.V. Prasad and K. Strzalka, 2009. Ecophysiological tolerance of Elodea canadensis to nickel exposure. Chemosphere, 77: 392-398.
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  73. Malec, P., M.G. Maleva, M.N.V. Prasad and K. Strzałka, 2009. Identification and characterization of Cd-induced peptides in Egeria densa (water weed): Putative role in Cd detoxification. Aquatic Toxicol., 95: 213-221.
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  74. Malec, P., M. Maleva, M.N.V. Prasad and K. Strzalka, 2009. Copper toxicity in leaves of Elodea canadensis Michx. Bull. Environ. Contamin. Toxicol., 82: 627-632.
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  75. Lalhruaitluanga, H. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2009. Traditional uses, economic importance and ecological services of Melocanna baccifera Roxb. in Mizoram, India. Asian Austr. J. Plant Sci. Biotechnol., 3: 1-6.
  76. Lalhruaitluanga, H. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2009. Comparative results of RAPD and ISSR markers for genetic diversity assessment in Melocanna baccifera Roxb. growing in Mizoram State of India. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 8: 6053-6062.
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  77. Kanoun-Boule, M., J.A. Vicente, C. Nabais, M.N.V. Prasad and H. Freitas, 2009. Ecophysiological tolerance of duckweeds exposed to copper. Aquatic Toxicol., 91: 1-9.
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  78. Jayaram, K., I.Y.L.N. Murthy, H. Lalhruaitluanga and M.N.V. Prasad, 2009. Biosorption of lead from aqueous solution by seed powder of Strychnos potatorum L. Coll. Surf. B: Biointerf., 71: 248-254.
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  79. Jayaram, K. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2009. Removal of Pb (II) from aqueous solution by seed powder of Prosopis juliflora DC. J. Hazardous Mater., 169: 169-997.
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  80. Aravind, P., M.N.V. Prasad, P. Malec, A. Waloszek and K. Strzalka, 2009. Zinc protects Ceratophyllum demersum L.(free-floating hydrophyte) against reactive oxygen species induced by cadmium. J. Trace Elements Med. Biol., 23: 50-60.
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  81. Rao, P.S. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2008. Extraction, Purification and Characterization of Indole alkaloids from the south indian Strychnos wallichiana L.: An endangered medicinal plant. Med. Arom. Plant Sci. Biotechnol., 2: 63-67.
  82. Prasad, M.N.V., M. Rajkumar and H. Freitas, 2008. Rehabilitation of abandoned minesites: connection to bioprospecting of metal tolerant plants and phytoassisted rhizoremediation. Palaeobotanist, 58: 559-571.
  83. Prasad, M.N.V., 2008. Trace Elements as Contaminants and Nutrients: Consequences in Ecosystems and Human Health. John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York, Pages: 777.
  84. Padmalatha, K., K. Jayaram and M.N.V. Prasad, 2008. A rapid protocol for the isolation of polysaccharide-and polyphenolic-free genomic DNA for RAPD analysis of threat-ened medicinal plants. Med. Arom. Plant Sci. Biotechnol., 2: 50-53.
  85. Padmalatha, K. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2008. Genetic Diversity in Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.a memory-enhancing neutraceutical herb, using RAPD markers. Med. Arom. Plant Sci. Biotechnol., 2: 90-95.
  86. Padmalatha, K. And M.N.V. Prasad, 2008. In vitro plant regeneration of Pterocarpus santalinus L.f (Red Sanders): An endangered medicinal plant and important timber tree. Tree For. Sci. Biotechnol., 2: 1-6.
  87. Malec, P., A. Waloszek, M.N.V. Prasad and K. Strzałka, 2008. Zinc reversal of cadmium-induced energy transfer changes in photosystem II of Ceratophyllum demersum L. as observed by whole-leaf 77 K fluorescence. Plant Stress, 2: 121-126.
  88. Kuriakose, S.V. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2008. Cadmium stress affects seed germination and seedling growth in Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench by changing the activities of hydrolyzing enzymes. Plant Growth Regul., 54: 143-156.
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  89. Jayaram, K. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2008. Rapid in vitro multiplication of Drosera burmanii Vahl.: A vulnerable and medicinally important insectivorous plant. Indian J. Biotechnol., 7: 260-265.
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  90. Jayaram, K. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2008. Genetic diversity in Oroxylum indicum (L.) Vent. (Bignoniaceae), a vulnerable medicinal plant by random amplified polymorphic DNA marker. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 7: 254-262.
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  91. Sagyndyk, K.S., S.S. Aidossova and M.N.V. Prasad, 2007. Grasses tolerant to radionuclides growing in kazakhstan nuclear test sites exhibit structural and ultrastructural changes - implications for phytoremedaition and involved risks. Terrestr. Aquatic Ecotoxicol., 1: 70-77.
  92. Raju, N.L. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2007. Genetic diversity analysis of Celastrus paniculatus willd. by RAPD Markers: A nearly threatened, cognitive and intelligence enhancer. Functional Plant Sci. Biotechnol., 1: 195-199.
  93. Raju, N.L. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2007. Cytokinin-induced high frequency shoot multiplica- tion in Celastrus paniculatus Willd. a red listed medicinal plant. Med. Aro-matic Plant Sci. Biotechnol., 1: 133-137c.
  94. Prasad, M.N.V., K. Padmalatha, K. Jayaram, N.L. Raju and J. Teixeira da Silva, 2007. Me- dicinal plants from deccan ecoregion, India-traditional knowledge ethnophamacology, cultivation, utilization, biotechnology and conservation. Med. Aromatic Plant Sci. Biotechnol., 1: 155-208.
  95. Prasad, M.N.V., 2007. Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.): A potential crop for environ- mental industry. Helia, 30: 167-174.
  96. Prasad, M.N.V. and N. Nirupa, 2007. Phytoferritins-implications for human health and nutrition. Asian Austr. J. Plant Sci. Biotechnol., 1: 1-9.
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  97. Padmaltha, K. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2007. Seed germination studies in Pterocarpus santalinus L. F: An endangered and endemic medicinal plant and relevance to conservation. Seed Sci. Biotechnol., 1: 32-34.
  98. Padmalatha, K. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2007. Morphological and molecular diversity in Pterocarpus santalinus L.f - an endemic and endangered medicinal plant. Med. Aromatic Plant Sci. Biotechnol., 1: 263-273.
  99. Padmalatha, K. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2007. Inter and Intrapopulation genetic diversity of Rauvolfia serpentina (L). Benth. Ex Kurz, an endangered medicinal plant, by RAPD analysis. Ind. J. Biotech., 40: 18-22.
  100. Nirupa, N., M.N.V. Prasad, S.K. Jami and P.B. Kirti, 2007. Optimization of Agrobacterium- mediated overexpression of osmotin-ferritin genes in Brassica juncea. Trans. Plant J., 1: 384-392.
  101. Jayaram, K. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2007. Rapid in vitro multiplication of Drosera indica L.: A vulnerable, medicinally important insectivorous plant. Plant Biotechnol. Rep., 1: 79-84.
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  102. Prasad, M.N.V., 2006. Trace elements in medicinal plants: environmental quality and human health concerns. Ecol. Eng., 16: 56-58.
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  103. Padmalatha, K. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2006. Optimization of DNA isolation and PCR protocol for RAPD analysis of selected medicinal and aromatic plants of conservation concern from Deccan ecoregion of India. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 5: 230-234.
  104. Padmalatha, K. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2006. Genetic diversity in Rauvolfia tetraphylla L. using RAPD markers. J. Plant Biotechnol., 8: 1-7.
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  105. Mishra, S., S. Srivastava, R.D. Tripathi, R. Govindarajan, S.V. Kuriakose and M.N.V. Prasad, 2006. Phytochelatin synthesis and response of antioxidants during cadmium stress in Bacopa monnieri L. Plant Physiol. Biochem., 44: 25-37.
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  106. Jayaram, K. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2006. Drosera indica L. and D. burmanii Vahl., medicinally important insectivorous plants in Andhra Pradesh-regional threats and conservation. Curr. Sci., 91: 943-947.
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  107. Prasad, M.N.V., K.S. Sajwan and R. Naidu, 2006. Trace Elements in the Environment: Biogeochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioremediation. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Pages: 726.
  108. Taulavuori, K., M.N.V. Prasad, E. Taulavuori and K. Laine, 2005. Metal stress conse- quences on frost hardiness of plants at northern high latitudes: A review and hypothesis. Environ. Poll., 135: 209-220.
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  109. Pratas, J., M.N.V. Prasad, H. Freitas and L. Conde, 2005. Plants growing in abandoned mines of Portugal are useful for biogeochemical exploration of arsenic, antimony, tungsten and mine reclamation. J. Geochem. Exp., 85: 99-107.
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  110. Prasad, M.N.V., 2005. Nickelophilous plants and their significance in phytotechnologies. Brazilian J. Plant Physiol., 17: 113-128.
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  111. Jayaram, K. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2005. Rapidly in vitro multiplied Drosera as reliable source for plumbagin bioprospection. Curr. Sci., 89: 447-448.
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  112. Gratao, P.L., M.N.V. Prasad, P.F. Cardoso, P.J. Lea and R.A. Azevedo, 2005. Phytoremediation: Green technology for the clean up of toxic metals in the environment. Braz. J. Plant Physiol., 17: 53-64.
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  113. Devi, S.R. and M.N.V. Parsad, 2005. Antioxidant capacity of Brassica juncea plants exposed to elevated levels of copper. Russian J. Plant Physiol., 51: 233-237.
  114. Aravind, P. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2005. Zinc meadiated protection to the conformation of carbonic anhydrase in cadmium exposed Ceratophyllum demersum L. Plant Sci., 169: 245-254.
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  115. Aravind, P. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2005. Modulation of cadmium-induced oxidative stress in Ceratophyllum demersum by zinc involves ascorbate-glutathione cycle and glutathi- one metabolism. Plant Physiol. Biochem., 43: 107-116.
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  116. Aravind, P. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2005. Cadmium-Zinc interactions in hydroponic system using Ceratophyllum demersum: Adaptive plant ecophysiology, biochemistry and molecular toxicology. Brazilian J. Plant Physiol., 17: 3-20.
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  117. Aravind, P. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2005. Cadmium induced toxicity reversal by zinc in Ceratophyllum demersum L. (a freshwater macrophyte) together with exogenous sup- plements of amino acids and and organic acids. Chemosphere, 61: 1720-1733.
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  118. Pratas, J., M.N.V. Prasad, H. Freitas and L. Conde, 2004. Pinus pinaster Aiton (maritime pine): A reliable indicator for delineating areas of anomalous soil composi-tion for bio- geochemical prospecting of As (Arsenic), Sb (Antimony) and W (Tungsten). Eur. J. Mineral Process. Envir. Protect., 4: 136-143.
  119. Prasad, M.N.V., 2004. Phytoremediation of metals in the environment for sustainable development. Proc. Indian Nat. Sci. Acad. PART B., 70: 71-98.
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  120. Prasad, M.N.V., 2004. Heavy Metal Stress in Plants: From Biomolecules To Ecosystems. 2nd Edn., Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, Pages: 462.
  121. Kumar, P.G. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2004. Cadmium-inducible proteins in Ceratophyllum demersum L. (a fresh water macrophyte): Toxicity bioassays and relevance to cadmium detoxification. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 73: 174-181.
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  122. Kumar, G.P. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2004. Photosynthetic pigments and gaseous exchange in cadmium exposed Ceratophyllum demersum L. (a freshwater macrophyte): A model for hormesis. J. Plant Biol., 31: 1-8.
  123. Kumar, G.P. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2004. Cadmium accumulation and adsorption by Ceratophyllum demersum L.: A fresh water macrophyte. Eur. J. Mineral Process. Environ. Prot., 4: 95-101.
  124. Kumar, G.P. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2004. Cadmium Toxicity to Ceratophyllum demersum L.: Morphological symptoms, membrane damage and ion leakage. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 72: 1038-1045.
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  125. Freitas, H., M.N.V. Prasad and J. Pratas, 2004. Plant community tolerant to trace elements growing on the degraded soils of Sao Domingos mine in the south east of Portugal: Environmental implications. Environ. Int., 30: 65-72.
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  126. Freitas, H., M.N.V. Prasad and J. Pratas, 2004. Analysis of serpentinophytes from North-East of Portugal for trace metal accumulation-relevance to the management of mine environment. Chemosphere, 54: 1625-1642.
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  127. Aravind, P. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2004. Zinc protects chloroplasts and associated photochemical functions in cadmium exposed Ceratophyllum demersum L., a freshwater macrophyte. Plant Sci., 166: 1321-1327.
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  128. Aravind, P. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2004. Carbonic anhydrase impairment in cadmium-treated Ceratophyllum demersum L.(free floating freshwater macrophyte): Toxicity reversal by zinc. J. Anal. Atomic Spectr., 19: 52-57.
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  129. Prasad, M.N.V., 2003. Phytoremediation of metal-polluted ecosystems: Hype for com- mercialization. Russian J. Plant Physiol., 50: 686-701.
  130. Prasad, M.N.V. and H. Freitas, 2003. Metal hyperaccumulation in plants-Biodiversity prospecting for phytoremediation technology. Electron. J. Biotechnol., 6: 275-321.
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  131. Aravind, P. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2003. Zinc alleviates cadmium-induced oxidative stress in Ceratophyllum demersum L.: A free floating freshwater macrophyte. Plant Physiol. Biochem., 41: 391-397.
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  132. Prasad, M.N.V. and K. Strzalka, 2002. Physiology and Biochemistry of Metal Toxicity and Tolerance in Plants. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Pages: 432.
  133. Prasad, M.N.V., P. Malec, A. Waloszek, M. Bojko and K. Strzalka, 2001. Physiological responses of Lemna trisulca L. (duckweed) to cadmium and copper bioaccumulation. Plant Sci., 161: 881-889.
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  134. Prasad, M.N.V., M. Greger and T. Landberg, 2001. Acacia nilotica L. bark removes tox- ic metals from solution: Corroboration from toxicity bioassay using L. in hydroponic system. Int. J. Phytorem., 3: 289-289.
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  135. Prasad, M.N.V., 2001. Metals in the Environment: Analysis by Biodiversity. Marcel Dekker Inc., New York, Pages: 504.
  136. Nagalakshmi, N. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2001. Responses of glutathione cycle enzymes and glutathione metabolism to copper stress in Scenedesmus bijugatus. Plant Sci., 160: 291-299.
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  137. Kumar, R.T. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2001. Probable involvement of calcium/ calmodulin dependent kinase(s) in phosphorylation of ferritin in Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper (Black Gram). J. Plant Biol., 28: 1-5.
  138. Prasad, M.N.V. and H. Freitas, 2000. Removal of toxic metals from the aqueous solution by the leaf, stem and root phytomass of Quercus ilex L. (Holly Oak). Environ. Poll., 110: 277-283.
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  139. Kumar, R.T. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2000. Partial purification and characterization of Ferritin from Vigna mungo (Black gram) seeds. J. Plant Biol., 27: 241-246.
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  140. Prasad, M.N.V. and J. Hagemeyer, 1999. Heavy Metal Stress in Plants: From Molecules to Ecosystems. Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, Pages: 401.
  141. Devi, S.R. and M.N.V. Prasad, 1998. Copper toxicity in Ceratophyllum demersum L. (Coontail), a free floating macrophyte: Response of antioxidant enzymes and antioxidants. Plant Sci., 138: 157-165.
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  142. Prasad, M.N.V., 1997. Plant Ecophysiology. John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York, USA., Pages: 542.
  143. Prasad, M.N.V., 1995. Cadmium toxicity and tolerance in vascular plants. Environ. Exp. Bot., 35: 525-545.
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