Dr. Soni Gupta

@csjmu.ac.in

Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Sciences
Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University Kanpur-208024

Dr. Soni Gupta


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RESEARCH INTERESTS

Plant Biotechnology, reverse genetics, functional genomics, medicinal plants
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Scopus Publications

  • Biotechnological Approaches for Agricultural Waste Management
    Ananya Dwivedi, Soni Gupta, Ariba Mahmood, Suchi Srivastava, Shivam Verma, et al.
    Sustainable Solutions for Agricultural Waste Applications Challenges and Management, 2026
  • Vrikshkosh: Application of geospatial technologies in developing curated medicinal plant database
    Mamta Tiwari, Soni Gupta, Shivneet Tripathi
    Technologies and Innovations for Sustainable Development, 2025
  • Estimation of genetic diversity utilizing gene-targeted SCoT markers and morpho-chemotypic analyses in Senna alexandrina Mill. (Senna)
    Ashish Kumar, Anil Kumar Gupta, Saba Siddiqui, Soni Gupta, R.K. Lal, et al.
    Ecological Genetics and Genomics, 2024
  • Industrial mint crop revolution, new opportunities, and novel cultivation ambitions: A review
    Soni Gupta, A. Kumar, A.K. Gupta, A.C. Jnanesha, M. Talha, et al.
    Ecological Genetics and Genomics, 2023
  • Mutations in tomato 1-aminocyclopropane carboxylic acid synthase2 uncover its role in development beside fruit ripening
    Kapil Sharma, Soni Gupta, Supriya Sarma, Meenakshi Rai, Yellamaraju Sreelakshmi, et al.
    Plant Journal, 2021
    The role of ethylene in plant development is mostly inferred from its exogenous application. The usage of the mutants affecting ethylene biosynthesis proffers a better alternative to decipher its role. In tomato, 1-aminocyclopropane carboxylic acid synthase2 (ACS2) is a key enzyme regulating ripening-specific ethylene biosynthesis. We characterized two contrasting acs2 mutants; acs2-1 overproduces ethylene, has higher ACS activity, and increased protein levels, while acs2-2 is an ethylene under-producer, displays lower ACS activity and protein levels than wild type. Consistent with high/low ethylene emission, the mutants show opposite phenotypes, physiological responses, and metabolomic profiles than the wild type. The acs2-1 showed early seed germination, faster leaf senescence, and accelerated fruit ripening. Conversely, acs2-2 had delayed seed germination, slower leaf senescence, and prolonged fruit ripening. The phytohormone profiles of mutants were mostly opposite in the leaves and fruits. The faster/slower senescence of acs2-1/acs2-2 leaves correlated with the endogenous ethylene/zeatin ratio. The genetic analysis showed that the metabolite profiles of respective mutants co-segregated with the homozygous mutant progeny. Our results uncover that besides ripening, ACS2 participates in the vegetative and reproductive development of tomato. The distinct influence of ethylene on phytohormone profiles indicates the intertwining of ethylene action with other phytohormones in regulating plant development.
  • Genetic diversity in Indian poppy (P. somniferum L.) germplasm using multivariate and SCoT marker analyses
    Abhilasha Srivastava, Soni Gupta, Karuna Shanker, Namita Gupta, Anil Kumar Gupta, et al.
    Industrial Crops and Products, 2020
  • Variability and heritability studies in floral homeotic mutants of Papaver somniferum L.
    Sharad K. Singh, Soni Gupta, Noor Ahmad, Ashutosh K. Shukla, Ajit K. Shasany, et al.
    Industrial Crops and Products, 2017
  • First report of downy mildew on opium poppy caused by peronospora meconopsidis in India
    S. Gupta, A. Khan, O. P. Dhawan
    Plant Disease, 2016
  • Tomato fruits show wide phenomic diversity but fruit developmental genes show low genomic diversity
    Vijee Mohan, Soni Gupta, Sherinmol Thomas, Hanjabam Mickey, Chaitanya Charakana, et al.
    Plos One, 2016
    Domestication of tomato has resulted in large diversity in fruit phenotypes. An intensive phenotyping of 127 tomato accessions from 20 countries revealed extensive morphological diversity in fruit traits. The diversity in fruit traits clustered the accessions into nine classes and identified certain promising lines having desirable traits pertaining to total soluble salts (TSS), carotenoids, ripening index, weight and shape. Factor analysis of the morphometric data from Tomato Analyzer showed that the fruit shape is a complex trait shared by several factors. The 100% variance between round and flat fruit shapes was explained by one discriminant function having a canonical correlation of 0.874 by stepwise discriminant analysis. A set of 10 genes (ACS2, COP1, CYC-B, RIN, MSH2, NAC-NOR, PHOT1, PHYA, PHYB and PSY1) involved in various plant developmental processes were screened for SNP polymorphism by EcoTILLING. The genetic diversity in these genes revealed a total of 36 non-synonymous and 18 synonymous changes leading to the identification of 28 haplotypes. The average frequency of polymorphism across the genes was 0.038/Kb. Significant negative Tajima’D statistic in two of the genes, ACS2 and PHOT1 indicated the presence of rare alleles in low frequency. Our study indicates that while there is low polymorphic diversity in the genes regulating plant development, the population shows wider phenotype diversity. Nonetheless, morphological and genetic diversity of the present collection can be further exploited as potential resources in future.
  • Fluorescent dye labeled DNA size standards for molecular mass detection in visible/infrared range
    Soni Gupta, Chaitanya Charakana, Yellamaraju Sreelakshmi, Rameshwar Sharma
    BMC Research Notes, 2011
    BackgroundTargeting Induced Local Lesions in Genomes (TILLING) is a high throughput reverse genetics tool which detects mismatches (single point mutations or small indels) in large number of individuals of mutagenized populations. Currently, TILLING is intensively used for genomics assisted molecular breeding of several crop plants for desired traits. Most commonly used platform for mutation detection is Li-COR DNA Analyzer, where PCR amplified products treated with single strand mismatch specific nuclease are resolved on denaturing gels. The molecular size of any cut product can be easily estimated by comparing with IR dye labeled markers of known sizes. Similar fluorescent dye labeled size markers are also used for several genotyping experiments. Currently, commercially available size standards are expensive and are restricted up to only 700 bp which renders estimation of products of sizes greater than 700 bases inaccurate.FindingsA simple protocol was developed for labeling 5' end of multiple DNA size markers with fluorescent dyes. This method involves cloning a pool of different size markers of DNA in a plasmid vector. PCR amplification of plasmid using IR dye labeled universal primers generates 5' fluorescent labeled products of various sizes. The size of products constituting the ladder can be customized as per the need. The generated size markers can be used without any further purification and were found to be stable up to one year at -20°C.ConclusionsA simple method was developed for generating fluorescent dye labeled size standards. This method can be customized to generate different size standards as per experimental needs. The protocol described can also be adapted for developing labeled size standards for detection on platforms other than Li-COR i.e. other than infra red range of the spectrum.
  • NEATTILL: A simplified procedure for nucleic acid extraction from arrayed tissue for TILLING and other high-throughput reverse genetic applications
    Yellamaraju Sreelakshmi, Soni Gupta, Reddaiah Bodanapu, Vineeta Singh Chauhan, Mickey Hanjabam, et al.
    Plant Methods, 2010
  • Assessment of menthol mint collection for genetic variability and monoterpene biosynthetic potential
    Ajit K. Shasany, Soni Gupta, Mahesh K. Gupta, Ali A. Naqvi, Janak R. Bahl, et al.
    Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 2010
  • Computer aided data acquisition tool for high-throughput phenotyping of plant populations
    Raju Naik Vankadavath, Appibhai Jakir Hussain, Reddaiah Bodanapu, Eros Kharshiing, Pinjari Osman Basha, et al.
    Plant Methods, 2009
  • Chemotypic comparison of AFLP analyzed indian peppermint germplasm to selected peppermint oils of other countries
    Ajit K. Shasany, Soni Gupta, Mahesh K. Gupta, Anil K. Singh, Ali A. Naqvi, et al.
    Journal of Essential Oil Research, 2007
  • First report of a 16SrVI group phytoplasma associated with witches'-broom disease on withania somnifera
    A. Samad, A. K. Shasany, Soni Gupta, P. V. Ajayakuar, M. P. Darokar, et al.
    Plant Disease, 2006
  • Use of RAPD and AFLP markers to identify inter- and intraspecific hybrids of Mentha
    A. K. Shasany, M. P. Darokar, S. Dhawan, A. K. Gupta, S. Gupta, et al.
    Journal of Heredity, 2005

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Estimation of genetic diversity utilizing gene-targeted SCoT markers and morpho-chemotypic analyses in Senna alexandrina Mill.(Senna)
    A Kumar, AK Gupta, S Siddiqui, S Gupta, RK Lal, A Srivastava, ...
    Ecological Genetics and Genomics 31, 100252 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • Industrial mint crop revolution, new opportunities, and novel cultivation ambitions: A review
    S Gupta, A Kumar, AK Gupta, AC Jnanesha, M Talha, A Srivastava, ...
    Ecological Genetics and Genomics 27, 100174 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 29
  • Saussurea costus (Kust) and Senna alexandrina (Senna)
    A Dubey, S Gupta, M Khatoon, AK Gupta
    Herbs, shrubs, and trees of potential medicinal benefits, 261-290 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 8
  • Integrated Approach of Nutrient Management for Improvement in Crop Productivity of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) cv. Arka Anamika
    R Narwariya, A Sharma, S Gupta
    Biological Forum–An International Journal 14 (4), 479-483 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Genetic variability and elite line selection for high essential oil and nepetalactone content in catmint (Nepeta cataria L.)
    A Srivastava, S Gupta, S Singh, RS Verma, RK Srivastava, AK Gupta, ...
    Am. J. Plant Sci 12 (07), 1135-1154 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 22
  • Mutations in tomato 1‐aminocyclopropane carboxylic acid synthase2 uncover its role in development beside fruit ripening
    K Sharma, S Gupta, S Sarma, M Rai, Y Sreelakshmi, R Sharma
    The Plant Journal 106 (1), 95-112 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 59
  • Mutations in tomato 1-aminocyclopropane carboxylic acid synthase2 uncover its role in development beside system II responses
    K Sharma, S Gupta, S Sarma, M Rai, Y Sreelakshmi, R Sharma
    bioRxiv, 2020.05. 12.090431 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 1
  • Genetic diversity in Indian poppy (P. somniferum L.) germplasm using multivariate and SCoT marker analyses
    A Srivastava, S Gupta, K Shanker, N Gupta, AK Gupta, RK Lal
    Industrial Crops and Products 144, 112050 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 35
  • CIM-Sushil: a high vindoline yielding variety of Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don
    AK Gupta, AK Shukla, P Singh, M Mall, S Yadav, AK Shasany, K Shanker, ...
    J Med Arom Plant Sci 42 (1-2), 51-63 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 10
  • Genetics, Cytogenetics, and Genetic Diversity in the Genus Ocimum
    S Gupta, A Srivastava, AK Shasany, AK Gupta
    The Ocimum Genome, 73-87 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 27
  • Variability and heritability studies in floral homeotic mutants of Papaver somniferum L.
    SK Singh*, S Gupta*, N Ahmad, AK Shukla, AK Shasany, RK Lal, ...
    Industrial Crops and Products 95, 276–285 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 9
  • Tomato fruits show wide phenomic diversity but fruit developmental genes show low genomic diversity
    V Mohan*, S Gupta*, S Thomas, H Mickey, C Charakana, VS Chauhan, ...
    PloS one 11 (4), e0152907 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 60
  • First Report of Downy Mildew on Opium Poppy Caused by Peronospora meconopsidis in India
    S Gupta, A Khan, OP Dhawan
    Plant Disease 100 (15), 2525 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 7
  • Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceri Race 1 Induced Redox State Alterations Are Coupled to Downstream Defense
    S Gupta, A Bhar, M Chatterjee, S Das
    2013
  • Fluorescent dye labeled DNA size standards for molecular mass detection in visible/infrared range
    S Gupta, C Charakana, Y Sreelakshmi, R Sharma
    BMC research notes 4 (1), 12 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 3
  • NEATTILL: A simplified procedure for nucleic acid extraction from arrayed tissue for TILLING and other high-throughput reverse genetic applications
    Y Sreelakshmi, S Gupta, R Bodanapu, VS Chauhan, M Hanjabam, ...
    Plant methods 6 (1), 3 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 50
  • Assessment of menthol mint collection for genetic variability and monoterpene biosynthetic potential
    AK Shasany, S Gupta, MK Gupta, AA Naqvi, JR Bahl, SPS Khanuja
    Flavour and fragrance journal 25 (1), 41-47 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 11
  • Computer aided data acquisition tool for high-throughput phenotyping of plant populations
    RN Vankadavath, AJ Hussain, R Bodanapu, E Kharshiing, PO Basha, ...
    Plant methods 5 (1), 18 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 41
  • Screening and analysis of expressed sequence tags from the trichome specific cDNA library of menthol mint (Mentha arvensis)
    SS Dhawan, AK Shasany, S Gupta, A Bakhla, S Pal, P Nair, SPS Khanuja
    Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences 30, 281-285 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 3
  • Chemotypic comparison of AFLP analyzed Indian Peppermint germplasm to selected peppermint oils of other countries
    AK Shasany, S Gupta, MK Gupta, AK Singh, AA Naqvi, SPS Khanuja
    Journal of Essential Oil Research 19 (2), 138-145 , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 9

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Use of RAPD and AFLP Markers to Identify Inter- and Intraspecific Hybrids of Mentha
    AK Shasany, MP Darokar, S Dhawan, AK Gupta, S Gupta, AK Shukla, ...
    Journal of Heredity 96 (5), 542-549 , 2005
    2005
    Citations: 125
  • Tomato fruits show wide phenomic diversity but fruit developmental genes show low genomic diversity
    V Mohan*, S Gupta*, S Thomas, H Mickey, C Charakana, VS Chauhan, ...
    PloS one 11 (4), e0152907 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 60
  • Mutations in tomato 1‐aminocyclopropane carboxylic acid synthase2 uncover its role in development beside fruit ripening
    K Sharma, S Gupta, S Sarma, M Rai, Y Sreelakshmi, R Sharma
    The Plant Journal 106 (1), 95-112 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 59
  • NEATTILL: A simplified procedure for nucleic acid extraction from arrayed tissue for TILLING and other high-throughput reverse genetic applications
    Y Sreelakshmi, S Gupta, R Bodanapu, VS Chauhan, M Hanjabam, ...
    Plant methods 6 (1), 3 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 50
  • Computer aided data acquisition tool for high-throughput phenotyping of plant populations
    RN Vankadavath, AJ Hussain, R Bodanapu, E Kharshiing, PO Basha, ...
    Plant methods 5 (1), 18 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 41
  • Genetic diversity in Indian poppy (P. somniferum L.) germplasm using multivariate and SCoT marker analyses
    A Srivastava, S Gupta, K Shanker, N Gupta, AK Gupta, RK Lal
    Industrial Crops and Products 144, 112050 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 35
  • Industrial mint crop revolution, new opportunities, and novel cultivation ambitions: A review
    S Gupta, A Kumar, AK Gupta, AC Jnanesha, M Talha, A Srivastava, ...
    Ecological Genetics and Genomics 27, 100174 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 29
  • Genetics, Cytogenetics, and Genetic Diversity in the Genus Ocimum
    S Gupta, A Srivastava, AK Shasany, AK Gupta
    The Ocimum Genome, 73-87 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 27
  • First report of a 16SrVI group phytoplasma associated with witches'-broom disease on Withania somnifera
    A Samad, AK Shasany, S Gupta, PV Ajayakuar, MP Darokar, ...
    Plant Disease 90 (2), 248-248 , 2006
    2006
    Citations: 26
  • Genetic variability and elite line selection for high essential oil and nepetalactone content in catmint (Nepeta cataria L.)
    A Srivastava, S Gupta, S Singh, RS Verma, RK Srivastava, AK Gupta, ...
    Am. J. Plant Sci 12 (07), 1135-1154 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 22
  • AFLP analysis for genetic relationships among Mentha species.
    AK Shasany, AK Shukla, S Gupta, S Rajkumar, SPS Khanuja
    2005
    Citations: 16
  • Assessment of menthol mint collection for genetic variability and monoterpene biosynthetic potential
    AK Shasany, S Gupta, MK Gupta, AA Naqvi, JR Bahl, SPS Khanuja
    Flavour and fragrance journal 25 (1), 41-47 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 11
  • CIM-Sushil: a high vindoline yielding variety of Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don
    AK Gupta, AK Shukla, P Singh, M Mall, S Yadav, AK Shasany, K Shanker, ...
    J Med Arom Plant Sci 42 (1-2), 51-63 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 10
  • Variability and heritability studies in floral homeotic mutants of Papaver somniferum L.
    SK Singh*, S Gupta*, N Ahmad, AK Shukla, AK Shasany, RK Lal, ...
    Industrial Crops and Products 95, 276–285 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 9
  • Chemotypic comparison of AFLP analyzed Indian Peppermint germplasm to selected peppermint oils of other countries
    AK Shasany, S Gupta, MK Gupta, AK Singh, AA Naqvi, SPS Khanuja
    Journal of Essential Oil Research 19 (2), 138-145 , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 9
  • High menthofuran chemotype “CIM-Indus" of Mentha x piperita
    RK Upadhyay, TP Priya, AK Singh, MP Darokar, AK Singh
    Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences 27, 721-726 , 2005
    2005
    Citations: 9
  • Saussurea costus (Kust) and Senna alexandrina (Senna)
    A Dubey, S Gupta, M Khatoon, AK Gupta
    Herbs, shrubs, and trees of potential medicinal benefits, 261-290 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 8
  • Estimation of genetic diversity utilizing gene-targeted SCoT markers and morpho-chemotypic analyses in Senna alexandrina Mill.(Senna)
    A Kumar, AK Gupta, S Siddiqui, S Gupta, RK Lal, A Srivastava, ...
    Ecological Genetics and Genomics 31, 100252 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • First Report of Downy Mildew on Opium Poppy Caused by Peronospora meconopsidis in India
    S Gupta, A Khan, OP Dhawan
    Plant Disease 100 (15), 2525 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 7
  • A sweet smelling peppermint plant,'CIM-Madhuras'.
    SPS Khanuja, AK Shasany, AK Alok Kalra, NK Patra, MP Darokar, ...
    2004
    Citations: 5