Dr. Saurabh Kulshrestha

Professor
Shoolini University, India


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Bioscience from Jamia Millia Islamia University, India

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
Bioscience
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Virology

Selected Publications

  1. Virk, A.K., C. Kumari, A. Tripathi, A. Kakade, X. Li and S. Kulshrestha, 2019. Development and efficacy analysis of a Moringa oleifera based potable water purification kit. J. Water Process Eng., 27: 37-46.
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  2. Han, H., Z. Ling, A. Khan, A.K. Virk, S. Kulshrestha and X. Li, 2019. Improvements of thermophilic enzymes: From genetic modifications to applications. Bioresour. Technol., 279: 350-361.
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  3. Bindra, S. and S. Kulshrestha, 2019. Converting waste to energy: Production and characterization of biodiesel from Chlorella pyrenoidosa grown in a medium designed from waste. Renew. Energy, 142: 415-425.
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  4. Swati, A.K. Virk, C. Kumari, A. Ali and P. Garg et al., 2018. Moringa oleifera-a never die tree: An overview. Asian J. Pharmaceut. Clin. Res., 11: 57-65.
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  5. Sharma, M., S. Guleria, K. Singh, A. Chauhan and S. Kulshrestha, 2018. Mycovirus associated hypovirulence, a potential method for biological control of Fusarium species. VirusDisease, 29: 134-140.
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  6. Attri, C. and S. Kulshrestha, 2018. Restriction enzyme-mediated insertional mutagenesis: An efficient method of Rosellinia necatrix transformation. Arch. Microbiol., 200: 189-194.
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  7. Sharma, A., A. Kaushal and S. Kulshrestha, 2017. A nano-Au/C-MWCNT based label free amperometric immunosensor for the detection of capsicum chlorosis virus in bell pepper. Arch. Virol., 162: 2047-2052.
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  8. Bindra, S., R. Sharma, A. Khan and S. Kulshrestha, 2017. Renewable energy sources in different generations of bio-fuels with special emphasis on microalgae derived biodiesel as sustainable industrial fuel model. Biosci. Biotechnol. Res. Asia, 14: 259-274.
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  9. Sharma, M., S. Guleria and S. Kulshrestha, 2016. Diacylglycerol acyl transferase: A pathogenicity related gene in Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. J. Basic Microbiol., 56: 1308-1315.
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  10. Sharma, M., A. Kapatia and S. Kulshrestha, 2016. Analysis of genetic diversity amongst Fusarium spp. associated with root rot of apple. Biosci. Biotechnol. Res. Asia, 13: 463-468.
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  11. Sharma, A. and S. Kulshrestha, 2016. Molecular characterization of tospoviruses associated with ringspot disease in bell pepper from different districts of Himachal Pradesh. VirusDisease, 27: 188-192.
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  12. Kapatia, A., T. Gupta, M. Sharma, A. Khan and S. Kulshrestha, 2016. Isolation and analysis of genetic diversity amongst Sclerotinia sclerotiorum isolates infecting cauliflower and pea. Indian J. Biotechnol., 15: 589-595.
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  13. Gupta, P. and S. Kulshrestha, 2016. Characterization of a bioactive compound from Tinospora cardifolia having activity against wide range of bacteria and fungi. J. Pure Applied Microbiol., 10: 701-711.
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  14. Sharma, M. and S. Kulshrestha, 2015. Morphological and pathogenicity assay of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides-an anthracnose causing pathogen of fruits and vegetables. Int. J. Agric. Sci. Res., 5: 131-138.
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  15. Sharma, M. and S. Kulshrestha, 2015. Colletotrichum gloeosporioides: An anthracnose causing pathogen of fruits and vegetables. Biosci. Biotechnol. Res. Asia, 12: 1233-1246.
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  16. Mehta, P., A. Walia, S. Kulshrestha, A. Chauhan and C.K. Shirkot, 2015. Efficiency of plant growth-promoting P-solubilizing Bacillus circulans CB7 for enhancement of tomato growth under net house conditions. J. Basic Microbiol., 55: 33-44.
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  17. Gupta, P. and S. Kulshrestha, 2015. Medicinal properties and genetic diversity of a magical shrub Tinospora cardifolia: An update. Int. J. Pharma Bio Sci., 6: 1039-1056.
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  18. Walia, A., P. Mehta, A. Chauhan, S. Kulshrestha and C.K. Shirkot, 2014. Purification and characterization of cellulase-free low molecular weight endo β-1,4 xylanase from an alkalophilic Cellulosimicrobium cellulans CKMX1 isolated from mushroom compost. World J. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 30: 2597-2608.
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  19. Sharma, A. and S. Kulshrestha, 2014. First report of Amaranthus sp. as a natural host of capsicum chlorosis virus in India. VirusDisease, 25: 412-413.
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  20. Kulshrestha, S., C.A. Seth, M. Sharma, A. Sharma, R. Mahajan and A. Chauhan, 2014. Biology and control of Rosellinia necatrix causing white root rot disease: A review. J. Pure Applied Microbiol., 8: 1803-1814.
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  21. Sankhyan, N., A. Sharma, C.A. Seth, A. Chauhan and S. Kulshrestha, 2013. Determination and comparison of vitamin C content from Moringa oleifera by different methods. Int. J. Agric. Sci. Res., 3: 67-70.

  22. Mehta, P., A. Walia, A. Chauhan, S. Kulshrestha and C.K. Shirkot, 2013. Phosphate solubilisation and plant growth promoting potential by stress tolerant Bacillus sp. isolated from rhizosphere of apple orchards in trans Himalayan region of Himachal Pradesh. Ann. Applied Biol., 163: 430-443.
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  23. Kulshrestha, S., V. Hallan, A. Sharma, C.A. Seth, A. Chauhan and A.A. Zaidi, 2013. Molecular characterization and intermolecular interaction of coat protein of Prunus necrotic ringspot virus: Implications for virus assembly. Indian J. Virol., 24: 235-241.
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  24. Kulshrestha, S., A. Sharma and C.A. Seth, 2013. Molecular biology of Tomato spotted wilt virus-an update. J. Applied Hortic., 15: 71-80.
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  25. Kulshrestha, S., V. Hallan, G. Raikhy and A.A. Zaidi, 2009. Potential uses of in vitro expressed and purified recombinant Prunus necrotic ringspot virus coat protein gene. Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Protect., 42: 442-452.
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  26. Venard, C., S. Kulshrestha, J. Sweigard, E. Nuckles and L. Vaillancourt, 2008. The role of a fadA ortholog in the growth and development of Colletotrichum graminicola in vitro and in planta. Fungal Genet. Biol., 45: 973-983.
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  27. Chanda, B., S.C. Venugopal, S. Kulshrestha, D.A. Navarre and B. Downie et al., 2008. Glycerol-3-phosphate levels are associated with basal resistance to the hemibiotrophic fungus Colletotrichum higginsianum in Arabidopsis. Plant Physiol., 147: 2017-2029.
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  28. Raikhy, G., V. Hallan, S. Kulshrestha and A.A. Zaidi, 2007. Polyclonal antibodies to the coat protein of Carnation etched ring virus expressed in bacterial system: Production and use in immunodiagnosis. J. Phytopathol., 155: 616-622.
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  29. Verma, N., K. Kumar, S. Kulshrestha, G. Raikhy, V. Hallan, R. Ram and A.A. Zaidi, 2006. Detection and molecular characterization of a Tomato aspermy virus isolate infecting Chrysanthemums in India. ActaHorticulturae, 722: 41-53.

  30. Raikhy, G., V. Hallan, S. Kulshrestha, R. Ram and A.A. Zaidi, 2006. Multiplex PCR and genome analysis of Carnation mottle virus Indian isolate. Curr. Science-Bangalore, 90: 74-82.

  31. Raikhy, G., V. Hallan, S. Kulshrestha, R. Ram and A.A. Zaidi, 2006. Complete nucleotide sequence of an Indian isolate of Carnation etched ring virus and its homology with other caulimoviruses. Curr. Sci., 90: 176-187.
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  32. Raikhy, G., V. Hallan, S. Kulshrestha, M.L. Sharma, N. Verma, R. Ram and A.A. Zaidi, 2006. Detection of Carnation ringspot and Carnation vein mottle viruses in carnation cultivars in India. ActaHorticulturae, 722: 247-258.

  33. Kulshrestha, S., V. Hallan, G. Raikhy, R. Ram, I.D. Garg, Q.M.R. Haq and A.A. Zaidi, 2006. Occurrence of Iris mild mosaic potyvirus in cultivated iris in India. J. Biotechnol., 5: 94-98.
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  34. Chandel, V., S. Kulshrestha, V. Hallan and A.A. Zaidi, 2006. Natural infection of Ornithogalum mosaic virus on Iris from India. Nucleic Acids Res., 55: 284-284.
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  35. Adekunle, O.K., S. Kulshrestha, R. Prasad, V. Hallan and G. Raikhy et al., 2006. Plant parasitic and vector nematodes associated with Asiatic and Oriental hybrid lilies. Bioresour. Technol., 97: 364-371.
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  36. Verma, N., L. Singh, A.K. Singh, S. Kulshrestha and G. Raikhy et al., 2005. Ornithogalum: A new host of Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) from India. Plant Pathol., 54: 256-256.
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  37. Verma, N., A.K. Singh, L. Singh, G. Raikhy and S. Kulshrestha et al., 2005. Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) infecting Alstroemeria hybrids in India. Aust. Plant Pathol., 34: 119-120.
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  38. Singh, H.P., V. Hallan, G. Raikhy, S. Kulshrestha and M.L. Sharma et al., 2005. Characterization of an Indian isolate of Carnation mottle virus infecting carnations. Curr. Sci., 88: 594-601.
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  39. Sharma, A., B.K. Mahinghara, A.K. Singh, S. Kulshrestha and G. Raikhy et al., 2005. Identification, detection and frequency of lily viruses in Northern India. Sci. Horticult., 106: 213-227.
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  40. Kulshrestha, S., V. Hallan, G. Raikhy, O.K. Adekunle, N. Verma, Q.M.R. Haq and A.A. Zaidi, 2005. Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction-based detection of Arabis mosaic virus and Strawberry latent ringspot virus in vector nematodes. Curr. Sci., 89: 1759-1762.
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  41. Kulshrestha, S., N. Verma, V. Hollan, G. Raikhy, M.K. Singh, R. Ram and A.A. Zaidi, 2005. Detection and identification of Prunus necrotic ringspot virus in Pelargonium. Aust. Plant Pathol., 34: 599-601.
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  42. Kulshrestha, S., A. Mehra, V. Hallan, G. Raikhy, R. Ram and A.A. Zaidi, 2005. Molecular evidence for occurrence of Tuberose mild mottle virus infecting tuberose (Polianthes tuberose) in India. Curr. Sci., 89: 870-872.
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  43. Verma, N., A.K. Singh, L. Singh, S. Kulshreshtha and G. Raikhy et al., 2004. Occurrence of cucumber mosaic virus in Gerbera jamesonii in India. Plant Dis., 88: 1161-1161.
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  44. Kulshrestha, S., V. Hallan, G. Raikhy, R. Ram and A.A. Zaidi, 2004. Strawberry Latent Ringspot Virus (SLRSV) infecting roses in India. Plant Dis., 88: 86-86.
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  45. Kulshrestha, S., V. Hallan, G. Raikhy, R. Ram and A.A. Zaidi, 2004. Incidence of Bean yellow mosaic virus on Iris. ActaHorticulturae, 722: 235-240.

  46. Kulshrestha, S., V. Hallan, G. Raikhy, A. Kumar, R. Ram, I.D. Garg and A.A. Zaidi, 2004. Molecular characterization of an Iris severe mosaic virus isolate from India. Acta Virol., 48: 65-67.
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  47. Ram, R., A. Joshi, N. Verma, S. Kulshrestha, G. Raikhy, V. Hallan and A.A. Zaidi, 2003. First report of dasheen mosaic virus infecting four ornamental aroids in India. Plant Pathol., 52: 411-411.
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  48. Raikhy, G., V. Hallan, S. Kulshrestha, M.S. Lal, R. Ram and A.A. Zaidi, 2003. Molecular characterization of a carnation etched ring virus isolate from India. Acta Virol., 47: 105-111.
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  49. Raikhy, G., V. Hallan, S. Kulshrestha, M.L. Sharma, R. Raja and A.A. Zaidi, 2003. First report of Carnation Necrotic Fleck Virus (CNFV) infecting carnations in India. Plant Pathol., 52: 801-801.
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