Plant Science, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, General Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Biotechnology
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Microbial-Derived Nanoparticles for Stress-Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture Swapna Battana, Srinivasan Kameswaran, Mandala Ramakrishna Green Nanotechnology for Stress Resilient Crops and Sustainable Agroecosystems, 2026 The limitations of physical and chemical approaches are overcome by the biological synthesis of nanoparticles. Microbes including bacteria, fungi, yeast, actinomycetes, and algae are employed in the synthesis process. Microbially generated nanoparticles are useful in several industries, for instance, electronics, medical, food production, agriculture, and the environment. When it comes to agriculture, environmental changes have had a significant impact on crop productivity worldwide. Abiotic stressors like heat, cold, salinity, drought, UV radiation, and heavy metals, as well as biotic stressors like bacteria, weeds, parasites, insects, and fungi, are having a detrimental effect on crop growth and development. It is believed that nanotechnologies are powerful in crop development aimed at increasing stress resilience and yield. It has been documented that microbially produced nanoparticles can mitigate the effects of stress and encourage plant development in stressful environments. To give crop plants stress tolerance or to create smarter crops that can tolerate stress situations with minimal produce losses, various kinds of nanoparticles, such as metal and carbon-based nanoparticles produced through the aid of microbes, are well investigated. Therefore, the synthesis of different nanoparticles by microbes and their contemporary uses in agriculture for stress resistance and sustainable agriculture are the main topics of this chapter.
Green Synthesised Nanoparticles: A Sustainable Option for Food Packaging Srinivasan Kameswaran, Bellamkonda Ramesh, Gopi Krishna Pitchika Plant Based Nanoparticle Synthesis for Sustainable Agriculture, 2025 The amazing features of green synthesised nanomaterials have garnered a lot of interest in recent years. Utilising plant or microbial products as reducing or stabilising agent is part bottom-up approaches to nanoparticle manufacturing. A variety of characteristics, such as increased stability and suitable dimensions, make green synthesised nanoparticles perfect for food packaging. They also retain their nontoxic and biodegradable nature while improving mechanical, thermal, and gas barrier qualities. However, nanoparticles can exert harmful effects through the physicochemical processes that they induce. In the process of synthesising metal nanoparticles using plant extracts, there are three primary phases: activation, growth, and termination. This chapter discusses the potential of several forms of nanomaterial-based packaging, including bio-based, active, and smart packaging. The hazards caused by nanomaterial-based chemicals and food packaging, however, cannot be adequately measured or evaluated using current techniques. In the future, more work is required to validate green technology on a larger scale and guarantee the stability and storage of sensing elements under field conditions.
Plant Tolerance Mechanisms to Heavy Metal Stress and Breeding Strategies Battana Swapna, Srinivasan Kameswaran, Mandala Ramakrishna Plant Stress Tolerance Molecular Mechanisms and Breeding Strategies Volume One, 2025 Elevated levels of hazardous metals in the environment are a result of improved industrial and farming activities like electroplating, ore processing, irrigation with wastewater, and mineral fertilizers. Both plant growth and productivity are negatively impacted by these elements. Different strategies are used by plants to react to metal toxicity. To improve heavy metal stress resistance, conventional and sophisticated breeding techniques are discussed, along with the tolerance mechanisms displayed by plants.
Plant-Based Nanoparticle Synthesis Srinivasan Kameswaran, Bellamkonda Ramesh, N. O. Gopal, A. Sivashankar Reddy Plant Based Nanoparticle Synthesis for Sustainable Agriculture, 2025 The green synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) is becoming more popular because it makes it easier to develop alternative methods that are safer, more environmentally friendly, sustainable, and less harmful. Therefore, green nanotechnology using plant extracts makes it possible to synthesize new nanoparticles with the properties that are required for the development of cosmetics, nanobiotechnology, biomedicine, and biosensors, as well as for use in electrochemical, antibacterial, catalytic, sensing, electronic, and other applications.
Significance of Microbial Nanotechnology for Environmental Sustainability Srinivasan Kameswaran, Bellamkonda Ramesh, A. Sivashankar Reddy, N.O. Gopal, Manjunatha Bangeppagari Microbial Nanotechnology for Sustainable Future Industrial and Environmental Perspectives, 2025 The broad scientific fields of nanoscale engineering, science, and technology will have a significant impact on the economy, industry, and people’s daily lives in the 21st century. Over the past decade, there has been a global movement towards nanotechnology, which involves the study and engineering of materials at intermediate length scales ranging from 1 to around 100 nm. However, it’s worth noting that this technology also has the potential to have significant negative environmental impacts. There is potential for affordable and safe environmental remediation technologies to solve even the most difficult cleanup issues. By combining white biotechnology and green chemistry, it is possible to develop eco-friendly industrial processes, including nanomanufacturing. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in using microbes to synthesise nanoparticles as a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional physical and chemical methods. Microalgae and bacteria are the primary microorganisms used for this process, particularly in biomedical applications. This innovative approach to creating nanomaterials, known as microbial biosynthesis, has significant potential. This chapter will cover the different ways that nanotechnology is being used in agriculture, food production, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals to promote the sustainability of these industries and protect the environment. We will explore the benefits and challenges of using microbial nanotechnology as an alternative to traditional methods.
Vermistabilization Through Earthworms Srinivasan Kameswaran, Bellamkonda Ramesh, Ramesh B. Kasetti, Manjunatha Bangeppagari, P. Sudhakar Reddy, Sudhakara Gujjala, Bhadramraju Ramu Vermitechnology Economic Environmental and Agricultural Sustainability, 2025
Vermicast, Vermiwash: A Suitable Alternative to Chemical Fertilizers Bellemkonda Ramesh, Srinivasan Kameswaran, Sudhakara Gujjala, Gopi Krishna Pitchika, Manjunatha Bangeppagari, B. Swapna, M. Ramakrishna Vermitechnology Economic Environmental and Agricultural Sustainability, 2025
Anti-Aging Effect of Traditional Plant-Based Food: An Overview Gitishree Das, Srinivasan Kameswaran, Bellamkonda Ramesh, Manjunatha Bangeppagari, Rajat Nath, Anupam Das Talukdar, Han-Seung Shin, Jayanta Kumar Patra Foods, 2024 Aging is a complex process that involves many physiological mechanisms that gradually impair normal cellular and tissue function and make us more susceptible to diseases and death. It is influenced by intrinsic factors like cellular function and extrinsic factors like pollution and UV radiation. Recent scientific studies show that traditional plant-based foods and supplements can help mitigate the effects of aging. Nutraceuticals, which are dietary supplements with medicinal properties, have gained attention for their ability to prevent chronic and age-related diseases. Antioxidants like flavonoids, carotenoids, ascorbic acid, terpenes, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, minerals, etc. found in plants are key to managing oxidative stress, which is a major cause of aging. Well-known plant-based supplements from Bacopa monnieri, Curcuma longa, Emblica officinalis, Ginkgo biloba, Glycyrrhiza glabra, and Panax ginseng have been found to possess medicinal properties. These supplements have been shown to improve cognitive function, reduce oxidative stress, improve overall health, and potentially extend life and enhance the excellence of life. The obtained benefits from these plant species are due to the presence of their bioactive secondary metabolites, such as bacosides in Bacopa monnieri, curcumin in Curcuma longa, ginsenosides in Panax ginseng, and many more. These compounds not only protect against free radical damage but also modulate key biological pathways of aging. Also, traditional fermented foods (tempeh and kimchi), which are rich in probiotics and bioactive compounds, support gut health, boost immune function, and have anti-aging properties. The molecular mechanisms behind these benefits are the activation of nutrient-sensing pathways like AMPK, SIRT/NAD+, and mTOR, which are important for cellular homeostasis and longevity. This review shows the potential of traditional plant-based foods and dietary supplements for healthy aging, and more studies are needed to prove their efficacy and safety in humans. Incorporating these natural products into our diet may be a practical and effective way to counteract the effects of aging and overall well-being. The foremost goal of this review is to emphasize the importance of supporting the body’s antioxidant system by consuming the right balance of natural ingredients in the diet.
Quenching and quorum sensing in bacterial bio-films Srinivasan Kameswaran, Sudhakara Gujjala, Shaoqing Zhang, Suresh Kondeti, Sundararajan Mahalingam, Manjunatha Bangeppagari, Ramesh Bellemkonda Research in Microbiology, 2024
Role of biotechnology and processing in bioenergy Srinivasan Kameswaran, N.O. Gopal, A. Sivashankar Reddy, Ch. Manjula, Manjunatha Bangeppagari, Bellamkonda Ramesh Microbial Biotechnology for Bioenergy, 2024
Interaction Between Soil Microbiomes and Plants Srinivasan Kameswaran, Bellamkonda Ramesh, Gopi Krishna Pitchika, Manjunatha Bangeppagari, B. Swapna, M. Ramakrishna, P. Sudhakar Reddy Soil Microbiome in Green Technology Sustainability, 2024
Impact of Heat Coupled with Drought Stress on Plants Battana Swapna, Srinivasan Kameswaran, Mandala Ramakrishna, Thummala Chandrasekhar Molecular and Physiological Insights into Plant Stress Tolerance and Applications in Agriculture, 2023
Microbial production of acetic acid Bellamkonda Ramesh, Srinivasan Kameswaran, Gopi Krishna Pitchika, Gujjala Sudhakara, B. Swapna, M. Ramakrishna Microbiology for Cleaner Production and Environmental Sustainability, 2023
Microbial capacities for utilization of nitroaromatics Bellemkonda Ramesh, Srinivasan Kameswaran, Ch. Venkatrayulu, M. Subhosh Chandra, G. Vidya Sagar Reddy, M. Ramakrishna Innovations in Biotechnology for A Sustainable Future, 2021
Enzymes from microorganisms Silpa Somavarapu, Bellamkonda Ramesh, G. Vidya Sagar Reddy, Srinivasan Kameswaran, M. Subhosh Chandra, Ch. Venkatrayulu, B. Vijay Kumar Innovations in Biotechnology for A Sustainable Future, 2021
Microbial interaction with metals and metalloids Bellemkonda Ramesh, Srinivasan Kameswaran, Ch. Venkatrayulu, Somavarapu Silpa, M. Subhosh Chandra, G. Vidya Sagar Reddy, K. Naveen Kumar Innovations in Biotechnology for A Sustainable Future, 2021
Organic waste: A cheaper source for probiotics production G. Vidya Sagar Reddy, Ch. Vijaya, Bellamkonda Ramesh, Srinivasan Kameswaran, Somavarapu Silpa, M. Subhosh Chandra, Ch. Venkatrayulu, M. Srinivasulu Innovations in Biotechnology for A Sustainable Future, 2021
Quorum Sensing in Extremophiles Srinivasan Kameswaran, Bellamkonda Ramesh Perspectives of Quorum Quenching in New Drug Development, 2009
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Deep Learning in Plant Pest Control B Swapna, S Kameswaran, M Ramakrishna Plant Genomic Prediction: AI-Enhanced Models for Plant Genomics and Crop … , 2026 2026
Artificial Intelligence-Driven Nanocarriers in Plant Science and Agriculture: Opportunities and Challenges B Swapna, S Kameswaran, M Ramakrishna Intelligent Nanotechnology in Plant Science and Agriculture, 272-286 , 2026 2026
AI and computational biology for advancing heavy metal stress-tolerant crop breeding B Swapna, S Kameswaran, M Ramakrishna AI Technologies for Crop Breeding, 207-216 , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
Vermicast, Vermiwash: A Suitable Alternative to Chemical Fertilizers B Ramesh, S Kameswaran, S Gujjala, GK Pitchika, M Bangeppagari, ... Vermitechnology: Economic, Environmental and Agricultural Sustainability … , 2025 2025
Vermistabilization Through Earthworms S Kameswaran, B Ramesh, RB Kasetti, M Bangeppagari, ... Vermitechnology: Economic, Environmental and Agricultural Sustainability … , 2025 2025
Health Cries Through White Pollution Exposure S Kameswaran, B Ramesh White Pollution: Biodiversity and hazards in marine plastisphere, 261-283 , 2025 2025
PVA/CMC‐Ag Polymer Blend Nanocomposites Prepared by Doping Bio‐Derived Ag Nanoparticles and Their Structural, Thermal, Optical, Antimicrobial, and Electrical Characterization GK Manne, K Srinivasan, GN Obularajugari, R Kumar, P Pathi, ... Journal of Applied Polymer Science 142 (18), e56811 , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
Green Synthesised Nanoparticles: A Sustainable Option for Food Packaging S Kameswaran, B Ramesh, GK Pitchika Plant-Based Nanoparticle Synthesis for Sustainable Agriculture, 289-298 , 2025 2025
Plant-Based Nanoparticle Synthesis S Kameswaran, B Ramesh, NO Gopal, AS Reddy Plant-Based Nanoparticle Synthesis for Sustainable Agriculture, 20-29 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Plant Tolerance Mechanisms to Heavy Metal Stress and Breeding Strategies B Swapna, S Kameswaran, M Ramakrishna Plant Stress Tolerance, 308-326 , 2025 2025
Disease-resistant genes and signal transduction pathways and their applications in disease management S Kameswaran, G Pitchika, B Ramesh, M Bangeppagari, B Swapna, ... Molecular and Biotechnological Tools for Plant Disease Management, 427-463 , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
Anti-aging effect of traditional plant-based food: an overview G Das, S Kameswaran, B Ramesh, M Bangeppagari, R Nath, ... Foods 13 (23), 3785 , 2024 2024 Citations: 23
Interaction Between Soil Microbiomes and Plants S Kameswaran, B Ramesh, GK Pitchika, M Bangeppagari, B Swapna, ... Soil Microbiome in Green Technology Sustainability, 69-105 , 2024 2024
Challenges of Soil Microbiomes and Food Safety S Kameswaran, B Ramesh, GK Pitchika, M Bangeppagari Soil Microbiome in Green Technology Sustainability, 159-181 , 2024 2024
Different tools for modern drug discovery research S Kameswaran, B Swapna, M Ramakrishna, B Ramesh, M Bangeppagari Traditional Resources and Tools for Modern Drug Discovery: Ethnomedicine and … , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Ethnic Plants as Therapeutic Agents for Human Diseases B Swapna, M Ramakrishna, S Kameswaran, PG Krishna Traditional Resources and Tools for Modern Drug Discovery: Ethnomedicine and … , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Plant uptake of emerging contaminants in foods: the extent of its effects S Kameswaran, RB Kasetti, B Ramesh Phytoremediation in food safety, 138-160 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Phytoremediation and Food Safety Case Studies S Kameswaran, RB Kasetti, B Ramesh Phytoremediation in Food Safety, 201-219 , 2024 2024
8 Emerging Contaminants from Pesticide, Bio Solids, and Manure in Agricultural Food Production S Kameswaran, B Ramesh Emerging Contaminants in Food and Food Products, 106 , 2024 2024
Antimicrobial packaging to preserve food quality and food self life S Kameswaran, B Ramesh Antimicrobials for Sustainable Food Storage, 94-115 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Dust Pollution and Its Influence on Vegetation – A Critical Analysis S Kameswaran Research Journal of Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Pharmaceutical and … , 2019 2019 Citations: 64
Quenching and quorum sensing in bacterial bio-films S Kameswaran, S Gujjala, S Zhang, S Kondeti, S Mahalingam, ... Research in Microbiology 175 (3), 104085 , 2024 2024 Citations: 34
Anti-aging effect of traditional plant-based food: an overview G Das, S Kameswaran, B Ramesh, M Bangeppagari, R Nath, ... Foods 13 (23), 3785 , 2024 2024 Citations: 23
Recent developments in nanoencapsulation of bioactive compounds of microbial sources and their biomedical applications PG Krishna, S Kameswaran, TS Ranjani, Y Gunavathi Recent developments in applied microbiology and biochemistry, 141-152 , 2021 2021 Citations: 9
Extraction and Purification of Gymnemic Acid from Gymnema sylvestre R.Br. S Kameswaran Medicinal Plants: Biodiversity, Sustainable Utilization and Conservation … , 2020 2020 Citations: 7
Zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesis using herbal plant extracts and its applications BV Kumar, B Ramesh, S Kameswaran, N Supraja, GK Pitchika Agricultural and Environmental Nanotechnology: Novel Technologies and their … , 2023 2023 Citations: 6
Microbial reductive dehalogenation and its role in bioremediation S Kameswaran, B Ramesh, GK Pitchika, MS Chandra, S B, M Srinivasulu Innovations in biotechnology for a sustainable future, 205-226 , 2021 2021 Citations: 6
Foodborne pathogen detection using nanomaterial-based biosensors: recent trends S Kameswaran, B Ramesh, GK Pitchika, TS Ranjani Recent Developments in Nanomaterial-based Sensing of Human Pathogens, 69-92 , 2024 2024 Citations: 5
PVA/CMC‐Ag Polymer Blend Nanocomposites Prepared by Doping Bio‐Derived Ag Nanoparticles and Their Structural, Thermal, Optical, Antimicrobial, and Electrical Characterization GK Manne, K Srinivasan, GN Obularajugari, R Kumar, P Pathi, ... Journal of Applied Polymer Science 142 (18), e56811 , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
Pleiotropic effects of Salacia reticulata and Simvastatin on oxidative stress and insulin resistance in a rat model S Gujjala, M Bangeppagari, VL Narasimha Prasad Devarakonda, ... Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 164, 114960 , 2023 2023 Citations: 4
Study on Extraction and Purification of Gymnemic Acid from Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. K Srinivasan, K Perumal International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences 9 (1), 305-311 , 2019 2019 Citations: 4
Disease-resistant genes and signal transduction pathways and their applications in disease management S Kameswaran, G Pitchika, B Ramesh, M Bangeppagari, B Swapna, ... Molecular and Biotechnological Tools for Plant Disease Management, 427-463 , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
Environmental conservation for rural and urban development S Kameswaran, B Ramesh, M Bangeppagari Prospects for soil regeneration and its impact on environmental protection … , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
Organic Waste: A Cheaper Source for Probiotics Production GVS Reddy, C Vijaya, B Ramesh, S Kameswaran, S Silpa, MS Chandra, ... Innovations in Biotechnology for a Sustainable Future, 105-116 , 2021 2021 Citations: 3
Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals by Aquatic Plant Hydrilla verticillata Royle. S Kameswaran International Journal of Science and Research 6 (9), 535-553 , 2017 2017 Citations: 3
Role of biotechnology and processing in bioenergy S Kameswaran, NO Gopal, AS Reddy, C Manjula, M Bangeppagari, ... Microbial Biotechnology for Bioenergy, 45-64 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Natural QSIs for Biofilm Control in Pathogenic Bacteria S Kameswaran, B Ramesh 2023 Citations: 2
Microbial interaction with metals and metalloids B Ramesh, S Kameswaran, C Venkatrayulu, S Silpa, MS Chandra, ... Innovations in Biotechnology for a Sustainable Future, 243-272 , 2021 2021 Citations: 2
Enzymes from microorganisms S Somavarapu, B Ramesh, GVS Reddy, S Kameswaran, MS Chandra, ... Innovations in Biotechnology for a Sustainable Future, 45-58 , 2021 2021 Citations: 2
In Vitro Studies on Tropical Orchid, Vanilla planifolia using different Concentration of Growth Regulators S Kameswaran International Journal of Science and Research 6 (1), 107-111 , 2017 2017 Citations: 2