MANAS RANJAN SAHOO

@icar.gov.in

Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (Central Horticultural Experiment Station)

https://researchid.co/manas.sahoo

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Biotic and Abiotic stress tolerance in vegetables

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Scopus Publications

Harnessing genotype × environment interaction and advanced selection indices for nutritional enhancement in taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott)
Vijay Bahadur Singh Chauhan, Hanume Gowda Krishnappa, Pinki Mohapatra, Samarendra Narayan Mallick, Maniyam Nedunchezhiyan, Byju Gangadharan, Manas Ranjan Sahoo, Kalidas Pati, Rameshkumar Arutselvan, Mohammad Shahid,et al.
Elsevier BV

Harnessing weedy rice as functional food and source of novel traits for crop improvement
Ingudam Bhupenchandra, Sunil Kumar Chongtham, Ayam Gangarani Devi, Pranab Dutta, Elangbam Lamalakshmi, Sansuta Mohanty, Anil K. Choudhary, Anup Das, Konsam Sarika, Sumit Kumar,et al.
Wiley
AbstractA relative of cultivated rice (Oryza sativa L.), weedy or red rice (Oryza spp.) is currently recognized as the dominant weed, leading to a drastic loss of yield of cultivated rice due to its highly competitive abilities like producing more tillers, panicles, and biomass with better nutrient uptake. Due to its high nutritional value, antioxidant properties (anthocyanin and proanthocyanin), and nutrient absorption ability, weedy rice is gaining immense research attentions to understand its genetic constitution to augment future breeding strategies and to develop nutrition‐rich functional foods. Consequently, this review focuses on the unique gene source of weedy rice to enhance the cultivated rice for its crucial features like water use efficiency, abiotic and biotic stress tolerance, early flowering, and the red pericarp of the seed. It explores the debating issues on the origin and evolution of weedy rice, including its high diversity, signalling aspects, quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping under stress conditions, the intricacy of the mechanism in the expression of the gene flow, and ecological challenges of nutrient removal by weedy rice. This review may create a foundation for future researchers to understand the gene flow between cultivated crops and weedy traits and support an improved approach for the applicability of several models in predicting multiomics variables.

Genotype × Environment Interaction Analysis and Simultaneous Selection Using AMMI, BLUP, GGE Biplot and MTSI Under Drought Condition in Sweet Potato
K. H. Gowda, V. B. S. Chauhan, M. Nedunchezhiyan, C. Pradeepika, K. M. Senthilkumar, V. Chandra, G. Byju, M. R. Sahoo, K. Pati, and R. Arutselvan
Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Influence of gamma irradiation on germination traits, growth and biochemical attributes of dragon fruit (Selenicereus monacanthus)
Kundan Kishore, Kuldeep K. Shukla, Manas R. Sahoo, Kedareswar Pradhan, Rajkumari Bhol, and Subash C. Swain
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Abstract The aim of this research is to assess the effectiveness of gamma irradiation in developing genetic variability in dragon fruit by influencing biochemical attributes. Seeds of dragon fruit were exposed to 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 Gy γ-radiation using Co-60 source. Highest germinability, mean germination time, mean daily germination, vigour index and growth rate were observed in untreated seeds, however these traits were relatively less affected at lower irradiation level (up to 200 Gy). An irradiation level of ≥ 400 Gy severely affected germination traits and seedling growth and consequently 441 Gy irradiation level was considered as the lethal dose (LD50) for dragon fruit. Photosynthetic pigments, protein content and nutrient content were highest in untreated seedlings and moderately high up to 200 Gy. Findings demonstrated that the concentration of biochemical markers for abiotic stress tolerance viz. proline, phenol, flavonoid and antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase, catalase and ascorbate peroxidase), were significantly high at 200 Gy irradiation level. Hence an irradiation dose of 200 Gy may be considered as an optimal for induced mutagenesis for abiotic stress tolerance in dragon fruit with the least possible unintended damage to seedling growth traits. The findings provide valuable insights into the efficient utilization of γ-irradiation in expediting the development of abiotic stress-tolerant mutant lines of dragon fruit.

Insect pest management strategies in organic vegetable cultivation

Exploring the morphological and biochemical characteristics of Kharif onion (Allium cepa L.): principal component and path coefficient analysis
Bibhuti Bhusan Sahoo, Debabrata Panda, Amitabh Panda, Amar Jeet Gupta, Pradyumna Tripathy, Niranjan Senapati, Ingudam Bhupenchandra, Satyapriya Singh, Sansuta Mohanty, Madhumita Dasgupta,et al.
Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Unveiling the Implications of Organic Nutrient Management Protocols on Soil Properties, Economic Sustainability, and Yield Optimization in Fenugreek Cultivation in Acidic Soils of Northeast India
Chongtham Tania, Ingudam Bhupenchandra, Chingakham Premabati Devi, Amit Phonglosa, Chongtham Sonia, Mangsatabam Norjit Singh, Phuritsabam Chandramani, Yumnam Prabhabati Devi, Hidangmayum Lembisana Devi, Madhumita Dasgupta,et al.
MDPI AG
Utilizing yield, profitability, and environmental sustainability in terms of soil quality as the goal variables, we created a methodological protocol for a thorough assessment of nutrient management (NM) technologies for feasibility and optimized fenugreek production employing organic sources of nutrients in the acid soil of Northeast India. Five organic nutrient management technologies were tried and tested comprising T1: absolute control; T2: 2.5 t ha−1 vermicompost (VC) + 250 kg ha−1 lime; T3: 5 t ha−1 farmyard manure (FYM) + 250 kg ha−1 lime; T4: 10 t ha−1 FYM + 250 kg ha−1 lime; and T5: 5 t ha−1 VC + 250 kg ha−1 lime with four replications laid out in a randomized block design for two consecutive growing seasons during 2018–2020. Results indicated that across the differential levels of organic amendments (treatments) employed, the addition of maximum doses of VC and FYM, in general, excelled over the other treatments concerning fenugreek seed yield, its yield attributes, soil properties, and better economic returns. Thus, the overall findings elucidated that the addition of higher doses of organic amendments (VC and FYM) can sustainably improve fenugreek productivity, soil properties, and economic returns for fenugreek growers in the acid soil of Northeast India.

Repercussions of fertilization with boron and enriched organic manure on soil chemical characteristics, boron and phosphorus fractions, and French bean productivity in an acidic Inceptisol of eastern Himalaya
Ingudam Bhupenchandra, Anjali Basumatary, Samiron Dutta, Anup Das, Anil K. Choudhary, Rattan Lal, A. Dhanachandra Sharma, Arnab Sen, Yumnam Prabhabati, and Manas Ranjan Sahoo
Elsevier BV

Unlocking the Potential of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi: Exploring Role in Plant Growth Promotion, Nutrient Uptake Mechanisms, Biotic Stress Alleviation, and Sustaining Agricultural Production Systems
Ingudam Bhupenchandra, Sunil Kumar Chongtham, Ayam Gangarani Devi, Pranab Dutta, Manas Ranjan Sahoo, Sansuta Mohanty, Sumit Kumar, Anil K. Choudhary, Elangbam Lamalakshmi Devi, Soibam Sinyorita,et al.
Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Deciphering phenotyping, DNA barcoding, and RNA secondary structure predictions in eggplant wild relatives provide insights for their future breeding strategies
Sansuta Mohanty, Bandana Kumari Mishra, Madhumita Dasgupta, Gobinda Chandra Acharya, Satyapriya Singh, Ponnam Naresh, Shyamlal Bhue, Anshuman Dixit, Arup Sarkar, and Manas Ranjan Sahoo
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
AbstractEggplant or aubergine (Solanum melongena L.) and its wild cousins, comprising 13 clades with 1500 species, have an unprecedented demand across the globe. Cultivated eggplant has a narrow molecular diversity that hinders eggplant breeding advancements. Wild eggplants need resurgent attention to broaden eggplant breeding resources. In this study, we emphasized phenotypic and genotypic discriminations among 13 eggplant species deploying chloroplast–plastid (Kim matK) and nuclear (ITS2) short gene sequences (400–800 bp) at DNA barcode region followed by ITS2 secondary structure predictions. The identification efficiency at the Kim matK region was higher (99–100%) than in the ITS2 region (80–90%). The eggplant species showed 13 unique secondary structures with a central ring with various helical orientations. Principal component analysis (PCoA) provides the descriptor–wise phenotypic clustering, which is essential for trait–specific breeding. Groups I and IV are categorized under scarlet complexes S. aethiopicum, S. trilobatum, and S. melongena (wild and cultivated). Group II represented the gboma clade (S. macrocarpon, S. wrightii, S. sisymbriifolium, and S. aculeatissimum), and group III includes S. mammosum, and S. torvum with unique fruit shape and size. The present study would be helpful in genetic discrimination, biodiversity conservation, and the safe utilization of wild eggplants.

Applicability of molecular markers in ascertaining genetic diversity and relationship between five edible bamboos of North-East India
Leimapokpam Tikendra, Hamidur Rahaman, Abhijit Dey, Manas Ranjan Sahoo, and Potshangbam Nongdam
Springer Nature Singapore

Occurrence, Distribution, Damage Potential, and Farmers’ Perception on Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith): Evidence from the Eastern Himalayan Region
Satyapriya Singh, Mahadevan Raghuraman, Manikyanahalli Chandrashekara Keerthi, Anup Das, Saswat Kumar Kar, Biswajit Das, Hidangmayum Lembisana Devi, Sunil Kumar Sunani, Manas Ranjan Sahoo, Ryan Casini,et al.
MDPI AG
The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith), is a polyphagous non-native pest identified as a serious threat to crop production and food security globally, including in India. Its unintentional introduction and quick coverage in large areas is a serious concern to millions of farmers in the eastern Himalayan region. However, detailed understanding of farmers’ perceptions and the biological attributes associated with the meteorological factors for FAW is limited. The present investigation, which aimed to create baseline data on this pest, concurs with the idea that the FAW is widely dispersed throughout the maize ecosystems of Tripura, with an average infestation rate of 21.33 percent. The severity ranged from 0 to 1.40, with an average leaf damage score of 1 on a 0–4 categorical scale. The findings indicate that pheromone trap catch was significantly correlated with the evaporation rate as other meteorological factors influenced variably. The biological attributes imply that the life cycle was completed in 32.82 ± 0.08 days, with a high fecundity potential (1068.57 ± 4.35 numbers) in controlled conditions (25 ± 1 °C, 70 ± 5% RH). Indigenous natural enemies, such as entomopathogens, spiders, and wasps, were found to be the first defence against this invasive pest. A minority of the population (17.51%) was aware of the incidence of FAW. Furthermore, respondents’ socio-demographic variables were associated significantly with FAW status. This is the first scientific report from the eastern Himalayan region about farmers’ knowledge and awareness of the invasiveness of FAW. This finding enumerates a detailed understanding of FAW from diverse perspectives. Further, the concerted data provide an important baseline that could help the development of holistic management strategies for FAW.

Understanding How Silicon Fertilization Impacts Chemical Ecology and Multitrophic Interactions Among Plants, Insects and Beneficial Arthropods
Tanmaya Kumar Bhoi, Ipsita Samal, Deepak Kumar Mahanta, J. Komal, Dinesh Jinger, Manas Ranjan Sahoo, Gobinda Chandra Achary, Priyanka Nayak, Sunil Kumar Sunani, Varun Saini,et al.
Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Genetic Stability in Micropropagated Orchids: Assessment by Molecular Markers and Flow Cytometry
Leimapokpam Tikendra, Abhijit Dey, Manas Ranjan Sahoo, and Potshangbam Nongdam
BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS
Orchids occupy a significant position in the international floricultural market because of their spectacularly beautiful flowers with varied sizes, forms, patterns, and colorations. Apart from their high ornamental values, they are known for therapeutic application in the traditional medicinal system. However, natural orchid resources are quickly depleting because of excessive unregulated commercial collection and mass habitat destruction. Orchid production through conventional propagation methods cannot meet the present demands for these ornamental plants. Micropropagation of orchids through plant tissue culture provides an excellent opportunity to propagate true-to-type quality plants on a large scale rapidly. However, somaclonal variation may appear in the in vitro clones producing undesired plants with phenotypic and molecular defects. It is obligatory to test the genetic integrity of the propagated plants to ensure the production of identical quality orchids. Genetic stable orchids are produced by evaluating the fidelity of the regenerants using molecular markers. The present chapter highlights the genetic stability assessment of several micropropagated orchids using molecular markers and the flow cytometry method.

Reactive oxygen species turnover, phenolics metabolism, and some key gene expressions modulate postharvest physiological deterioration in cassava tubers
Elizabeth Devi Wahengbam, Chingakham Premabati Devi, Susheel Kumar Sharma, Subhra Saikat Roy, Albert Maibam, Madhumita Dasgupta, Star Luikham, Tania Chongtham, Arati Ningombam, Ingudam Bhupenchandra,et al.
Frontiers Media SA
Rapid postharvest physiological deterioration (PPD) in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) tuber is a significant concern during storage. The freshly harvested tubers start spoiling within 24 to 72 h. Accumulation of H2O2 is one of the earliest biochemical events that occurred during PPD, which was detected using the 3,3 diaminobenzidine (DAB) in two contrast cassava genotypes, MNP Local A (29–57 μg g–1) and Sree Prakash (64–141 μg g–1). Accumulating the fluorescence hydroxycoumarin compounds emitted by the cassava tubers observed under an ultraviolet (UV) lamp showed significant variations at 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, and 15 days of storage. The total phenolics and carotenoids significantly and negatively correlated with PPD progression; however, the anthocyanin and flavonoids positively correlated with the PPD–anchored ROS accumulation. The primary compound, Phthalic acid, di(2–propylpentyl) ester, was identified in both the cassava tubers, Sree Prakash (57.21 and 35.21%), and MNP Local A (75.58 and 60.21%) at 0, and 72 h of PPD, respectively. The expression of PPD–associated genes APX–2, APX–3, PAL, and AP was higher at 6–12 days of PPD, which signified the synthesis of ROS turnover and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis. A significant, strong, and positive correlation was established between the secondary metabolites and PPD signaling gene expression, which was inversely correlated with hydroxycoumarin and H2O2 accumulation. MNP Local A tubers exhibited longer storage life of 15 days with a low PPD score, higher metabolites synthesis, and gene expression. The PPD–resistant lines may be used to augment cassava breeding strategies for large–scale commercial and industrial use.

Conservation strategies for endemic Dendrocalamus manipureanus: A study on genetic diversity and population structure based on molecular and phytochemical markers
Thoungamba Amom, Leimapokpam Tikendra, Angamba Meetei Potshangbam, Nongthombam Bidyananda, Rajkumari Sanayaima Devi, Abhijit Dey, Manas Ranjan Sahoo, Wagner Aparecido Vendrame, Imlitoshi Jamir, and Potshangbam Nongdam
Elsevier BV

DNA Barcoding and ITS2 Secondary Structure Predictions in Taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott) from the North Eastern Hill Region of India
Mayengbam Premi Devi, Madhumita Dasgupta, Sansuta Mohanty, Susheel Kumar Sharma, Vivek Hegde, Subhra Saikat Roy, Rennya Renadevan, Kinathi Bipin Kumar, Hitendra Kumar Patel, and Manas Ranjan Sahoo
MDPI AG
Taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott, Araceae), an ancient root and tuber crop, is highly polygenic, polyphyletic, and polygeographic in nature, which leads to its rapid genetic erosion. To prevent the perceived loss of taro diversity, species discrimination and genetic conservation of promising taro genotypes need special attention. Reports on genetic discrimination of taro at its center of origin are still untapped. We performed DNA barcoding of twenty promising genotypes of taro indigenous to the northeastern hill region of India, deploying two chloroplast-plastid genes, matK and rbcL, and the ribosomal nuclear gene ITS2. The secondary structure of ITS2 was determined and molecular phylogeny was performed to assess genetic discrimination among the taro genotypes. The matK and rbcL genes were highly efficient (>90%) in amplification and sequencing. However, the ITS2 barcode region achieved significant discrimination among the tested taro genotypes. All the taro genotypes displayed most similar sequences at the conserved matK and rbcL loci. However, distinct sequence lengths were observed in the ITS2 barcode region, revealing accurate discriminations among the genotypes. Multiple barcode markers are unrelated to one another and change independently, providing different estimations of heritable traits and genetic lineages; thus, they are advantageous over a single locus in genetic discrimination studies. A dynamic programming algorithm that used base-pairing interactions within a single nucleic acid polymer or between two polymers transformed the secondary structures into the symbol code data to predict seven different minimum free energy secondary structures. Our analysis strengthens the potential of the ITS2 gene as a potent DNA barcode candidate in the prediction of a valuable secondary structure that would help in genetic discrimination between the genotypes while augmenting future breeding strategies in taro.

Cytokinin influence on in vitro shoot induction and genetic stability assessment of Dendrocalamus latiflorus Munro: a commercially important bamboo in Manipur, North-East India
Leimapokpam Tikendra, Abhijit Dey, Imlitoshi Jamir, Manas Ranjan Sahoo, and Potshangbam Nongdam
Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Elucidating the impact of boron fertilization on soil physico-chemical and biological entities under cauliflower-cowpea-okra cropping system in an Eastern Himalayan acidic Inceptisol
Ingudam Bhupenchandra, Anjali Basumatary, Anil K. Choudhary, Adarsh Kumar, Dibyendu Sarkar, Sunil Kumar Chongtham, Athokpam Herojit Singh, Elangbam Lamalakshmi Devi, S. S. Bora, Menaka Devi Salam,et al.
Frontiers Media SA
Information on the role of boron (B) on soil physico-chemical and biological entities is scarce, and the precise mechanism in soil is still obscure. Present field investigation aimed to assessing the implication of direct and residual effect of graded levels of applied-B on soil biological entities and its concomitant impact on crop productivity. The treatments comprised of five graded levels of B with four replications. To assess the direct effect of B-fertilization, cauliflower was grown as a test crop wherein, B-fertilization was done every year. For assessment of succeeding residual effects of B-fertilization, cowpea and okra were grown as test crops and, B-fertilization was phased out in both crops. The 100% recommended dose of NPK (RDF) along with FYM was uniformly applied to all crops under CCOCS. Results indicated that the direct effect of B had the edge over residual effect of B in affecting soil physico-chemical and biological entities under CCOCS. Amongst the graded levels of B, application of the highest B level (2 kg ha–1) was most prominent in augmenting microbiological pools in soil at different crop growth stages. The order of B treatments in respect of MBC, MBN, and soil respiration at different crop growth stages was 2.0 kg B ha–1 &gt; 1.5 kg B ha–1 &gt; 1.0 kg B ha–1 &gt; 0.5 kg B ha–1 &gt; 0 kg B ha–1, respectively. Moreover, maximum recoveries of potentially mineralizable-C (PMC) and potentially mineralizable-N (PMN) were noticed under 2 kg B ha–1. Analogous trend was recorded in soil microbial populations at different crop growth stages. Similarly, escalating B levels up to 2 kg B ha–1 exhibited significantly greater soil enzymatic activities viz., arylsulphatase (AS), dehydrogenase (DH), fluorescein diacetate (FDA) and phosphomonoesterase (PMA), except urease enzyme (UE) which showed an antagonistic effect of applied-B in soil. Greater geometric mean enzyme activity (GMEA) and soil functional diversity index were recorded under 2 kg B ha–1 in CCOCS, at all crop growth stages over control. The inclusive results indicated that different soil physico-chemical and biological properties CCOCS can be invariably improved by the application of graded levels of B up to 2 kg B ha–1 in an acid Inceptisol.

Role of biostimulants in mitigating the effects of climate change on crop performance
Ingudam Bhupenchandra, Sunil Kumar Chongtham, Elangbam Lamalakshmi Devi, Ramesh R., Anil Kumar Choudhary, Menaka Devi Salam, Manas Ranjan Sahoo, Tshering Lhamu Bhutia, Soibam Helena Devi, Amarjit Singh Thounaojam,et al.
Frontiers Media SA
Climate change is a critical yield–limiting factor that has threatened the entire global crop production system in the present scenario. The use of biostimulants in agriculture has shown tremendous potential in combating climate change–induced stresses such as drought, salinity, temperature stress, etc. Biostimulants are organic compounds, microbes, or amalgamation of both that could regulate plant growth behavior through molecular alteration and physiological, biochemical, and anatomical modulations. Their nature is diverse due to the varying composition of bioactive compounds, and they function through various modes of action. To generate a successful biostimulatory action on crops under different parameters, a multi–omics approach would be beneficial to identify or predict its outcome comprehensively. The ‘omics’ approach has greatly helped us to understand the mode of action of biostimulants on plants at cellular levels. Biostimulants acting as a messenger in signal transduction resembling phytohormones and other chemical compounds and their cross–talk in various abiotic stresses help us design future crop management under changing climate, thus, sustaining food security with finite natural resources. This review article elucidates the strategic potential and prospects of biostimulants in mitigating the adverse impacts of harsh environmental conditions on plants.

Molecular Phylogeny, DNA Barcoding, and ITS2 Secondary Structure Predictions in the Medicinally Important Eryngium Genotypes of East Coast Region of India
Gobinda Chandra Acharya, Sansuta Mohanty, Madhumita Dasgupta, Supriya Sahu, Satyapriya Singh, Ayyagari V. V. Koundinya, Meenu Kumari, Ponnam Naresh, and Manas Ranjan Sahoo
MDPI AG
Commercial interest in the culinary herb, Eryngium foetidum L., has increased worldwide due to its typical pungency, similar to coriander or cilantro, with immense pharmaceutical components. The molecular delimitation and taxonomic classification of this lesser-known medicinal plant are restricted to conventional phenotyping and DNA-based marker evaluation, which hinders accurate identification, genetic conservation, and safe utilization. This study focused on species discrimination using DNA sequencing with chloroplast–plastid genes (matK, Kim matK, and rbcL) and the nuclear ITS2 gene in two Eryngium genotypes collected from the east coast region of India. The results revealed that matK discriminated between two genotypes, however, Kim matK, rbcL, and ITS2 identified these genotypes as E. foetidum. The ribosomal nuclear ITS2 region exhibited significant inter- and intra-specific divergence, depicted in the DNA barcodes and the secondary structures derived based on the minimum free energy. Although the efficiency of matK genes is better in species discrimination, ITS2 demonstrated polyphyletic phylogeny, and could be used as a reliable marker for genetic divergence studies understanding the mechanisms of RNA molecules. The results of this study provide insights into the scientific basis of species identification, genetic conservation, and safe utilization of this important medicinal plant species.

Invasion and escalation of Aleurodicus rugioperculatus: An alarming pest in east coast region of India
SATYAPRIYA SINGH, DEEPA SAMANT, MANAS RANJAN SAHOO, KUNDAN KISHORE, DINESH JINGER, and GOBINDA CHANDRA ACHARYA
Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Directorate of Knowledge Management in Agriculture
In nutshell, invasive species causes serious threat to the natural ecosystem. Severe and up surging phenomenon of exotic rugose spiraling whitefly (RSW), Aleurodicus rugioperculatus (Martin) became a major concern in global crop production. The present study aimed to document and assesses the host range, nature and intensity of damage caused by this cryptic species. The roving survey was conducted to study the occurrence of RSW in the fruit orchards, vegetable gardens, ornamental crops and avenues trees plantation in the east-coast region of India. Hierarchical clustering was performed based on its incidence on different host plants and correlated with the dissimilarity index. The RSW was identified based on morphological characteristics and the nature of the damage. RSW infested a total of 27 crops. Four host plants, viz. Cocos nucifera (L.), Musa sp. Psidium guajava (L.) and Syzygium cumini (L.) (Skeels) showed severe levels of infestation. An important implication from the current study is the occurrence of its incidence on the two new host crops, viz. Amaranthus tricolor (L.) and Solanum torvum that was envisaged firstly to the scientific world. This study provides baseline information about RSW among various stakeholders, helps to develop a sustainable management strategy for timely mitigation of RSW menace.

Silicon: a Potent Nutrient in Plant Defense Mechanisms Against Arthropods
Satyapriya Singh, Manas Ranjan Sahoo, Gobinda Chandra Acharya, Dinesh Jinger, and Priyanka Nayak
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
The agriculture production system is the gamble of biotic and abiotic stresses. However, biotic stresses pose more menace to the crops compared to abiotic stresses. Biotic stress especially arthropod pests are one of the major constraints in agricultural production globally. Silicone (Si) is recognized as a beneficial quasi mineral nutrient available most abundantly in the earth’s crust and has a robust effect on plant health by viably alleviating biotic and abiotic stresses. It strengthens plant resistance against arthropod pests. In this line, the present study fundamentally unites its attention on Si-mediated defense mechanism with physical, biochemical, or molecular traits, by boosting up host plant resistance against insect pests. Moreover, Si up-regulates phytohormone signaling pathways for example jasmonic acid and salicylic acid which induces the production of various herbivore induced plant volatiles (HIPVs) resulting in the strengthening of natural biological control by attracting more natural enemies. It further justifies the interactive signaling pathways and defensive enzyme production and their association in initiating resistance against biotic stresses. In addition, this study features the new research ponders and achievements that have effectively uncovered the essential part of Si in shielding the plants against herbivory pests. The article explores the potentiality of Si in up-regulating the resistance in plants against various economically significant crop pests and its importance to incorporation in sustainable pest management, further revealing insight upon future research issues in regards to the importance of Si in plant defense mechanisms against arthropod crop pests.

Phytochemical profiling of spiny coriander (Eryngium foetidum L.) - A potential perennial spicing-culinary herb of eastern India
Gobinda Chandra Acharya, Naresh Ponnam, Meenu Kumari, Tapas Kumar Roy, Kodthalu Seetharamaiah Shivashankara, and Manas Ranjan Sahoo
Akademiai Kiado Zrt.
Abstract Spiny coriander (Eryngium foetidum L.) is a perennial medicinal herb grown in the tropical regions worldwide. In India, it is used as a potential spice for garnishing and flavoring the dishes and treating several ailments. Eryngium spp. found in coastal Odisha, India has a strong aroma similar to the seasonal Coriandrum. The volatile flavor constituents of the unique plants were analyzed through headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) using capillary gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (GC–MS/MS). The volatile compounds exhibited high chemodiversity, with 10-undecenal as the major component in leaves (44.98%) and branches (57.43%). Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy identified eight major peaks grouped into six main regions. Chemo profiles of these two corianders were overlapped and showed similar area differences in the spectral peak. The lesser-known perennial Eryngium with high chemodiversity would be a better alternative to the seasonal coriander for aromatic, pharmaceutical, and industrial uses.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Harnessing genotype environment interaction and advanced selection indices for nutritional enhancement in taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott)
VBS Chauhan, HG Krishnappa, P Mohapatra, SN Mallick, ...
Food Chemistry 473, 142938 2025

Genotype Environment Interaction Analysis and Simultaneous Selection Using AMMI, BLUP, GGE Biplot and MTSI Under Drought Condition in Sweet Potato
KH Gowda, VBS Chauhan, M Nedunchezhiyan, C Pradeepika, ...
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729 2025

Enhancing Adaptability, Nutritional Quality in Tropical Tuber Crops: Source for Adaptive Food and Nutrition
A Mukherjee, J Sreekumar, MN Sheela, S Immanuel, MR Sahoo, V Hegde
Food and Nutrition Sciences 15 (11), 1141-1169, DOI: 10.4236/fns.2024.1511074 2024

Unlocking the Potential of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi: Exploring Role in Plant Growth Promotion, Nutrient Uptake Mechanisms, Biotic Stress Alleviation, and Sustaining
I Bhupenchandra, SK Chongtham, AG Devi, P Dutta, MR Sahoo, ...
Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, doi.org/10.1007/s00344-024-11467-9 2024

Unveiling the Implications of Organic Nutrient Management Protocols on Soil Properties, Economic Sustainability, and Yield Optimization in Fenugreek Cultivation in Acidic Soils
C Tania, I Bhupenchandra, CP Devi, A Phonglosa, C Sonia, MN Singh, ...
Sustainability 16 (7241), https://doi.org/ 10.3390/su16167241 2024

Influence of gamma irradiation on germination traits, growth and biochemical attributes of dragon fruit (Selenicereus monacanthus)
K Kishore, KK Shukla, MR Sahoo, K Pradhan, R Bhol, SC Swain
Radiochimica Acta, https://doi.org/10.1515/ract-2024-0294 2024

Exploring the morphological and biochemical characteristics of Kharif onion (Allium cepa L.): principal component and path coefficient analysis
BB Sahoo, D Panda, A Panda, AJ Gupta, P Tripathy, N Senapati, ...
Vegetos, 1-10 2024

Insect Pest Management Strategies in Organic Vegetable Cultivation
S Singh, TK Bhoi, SK Sunani, S Majumder, P Srinivas, MR Sahoo, ...
In book: Advances in Organic Farming: Crop Production and Management, 467 2024

Harnessing weedy rice as functional food and source of novel traits for crop improvement
I Bhupenchandra, SK Chongtham, A Gangarani, P Dutta, E Lamalakshmi, ...
Plant Cell and Environment, https://doi.org/10.1111/pce.14868 2024

Repercussions of fertilization with boron and enriched organic manure on soil chemical characteristics, boron and phosphorus fractions, and French bean productivity in an
I Bhupenchandra, A Basumatary, S Dutta, A Das, AK Choudhary, R Lal, ...
Scientia Horticulturae 324 (2024), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2023.1 2023

Deciphering phenotyping, DNA barcoding, and RNA secondary structure predictions in eggplant wild relatives provide insights for their future breeding strategies
S Mohanty, BK Mishra, M Dasgupta, GC Acharya, S Singh, P Naresh, ...
Scientific Reports 2023

Applicability of Molecular Markers in Ascertaining Genetic Diversity and Relationship Between Five Edible Bamboos of North-East India
L Tikendra, H Rahaman, A Dey, MR Sahoo, P Nongdam
Molecular Marker Techniques: A Potential Approach of Crop Improvement, 141-160 2023

Understanding how silicon fertilization impacts chemical ecology and multitrophic interactions among plants, insects and beneficial arthropods
TK Bhoi, I Samal, DK Mahanta, J Komal, D Jinger, MR Sahoo, GC Achary, ...
Silicon 15 (6), 2529-2549 2023

Occurrence, Distribution, Damage Potential, and Farmers’ Perception on Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith): Evidence from the Eastern Himalayan
S Singh, M Raghuraman, MC Keerthi, A Das, SK Kar, B Das, HL Devi, ...
Sustainability 15 (7), 5681 2023

Reactive oxygen species turnover, phenolics metabolism, and some key gene expressions modulate postharvest physiological deterioration in cassava tubers
ED Wahengbam, CP Devi, SK Sharma, SS Roy, A Maibam, M Dasgupta, ...
Frontiers in Microbiology 14, 1148464 2023

Conservation strategies for endemic Dendrocalamus manipureanus: A study on genetic diversity and population structure based on molecular and phytochemical markers
T Amom, L Tikendra, AM Potshangbam, N Bidyananda, RS Devi, A Dey, ...
South African Journal of Botany 152, 106-123 2023

DNA Barcoding and ITS2 Secondary Structure Predictions in Taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott) from the North Eastern Hill Region of India
MP Devi, M Dasgupta, S Mohanty, SK Sharma, V Hegde, SS Roy, ...
Genes 13 (12), 2294 2022

Elucidating the impact of boron fertilization on soil physico-chemical and biological entities under cauliflower-cowpea-okra cropping system in an eastern Himalayan acidic
I Bhupenchandra, A Basumatary, AK Choudhary, A Kumar, D Sarkar, ...
Frontiers in Microbiology 13, 996220 2022

Role of biostimulants in mitigating the effects of climate change on crop performance
I Bhupenchandra, SK Chongtham, EL Devi, AK Choudhary, MD Salam, ...
Frontiers in Plant Science 13, 967665 2022

Molecular Phylogeny, DNA Barcoding, and ITS2 Secondary Structure Predictions in the Medicinally Important Eryngium Genotypes of East Coast Region of India
GC Acharya, S Mohanty, M Dasgupta, S Sahu, S Singh, AVV Koundinya, ...
Genes 13 (9), 1678 2022

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Role of biostimulants in mitigating the effects of climate change on crop performance
I Bhupenchandra, SK Chongtham, EL Devi, AK Choudhary, MD Salam, ...
Frontiers in Plant Science 13, 967665 2022
Citations: 94

Evaluation of orange-fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) genotypes for salt tolerance through shoot apex culture under in vitro NaCl mediated salinity stress
M Dasgupta, MR Sahoo, PC Kole, A Mukherjee
Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture 94, 161-170 2008
Citations: 72

RAPD, ISSR, and SCoT markers based genetic stability assessment of micropropagated Dendrobium fimbriatum Lindl. var. oculatum Hk. f.-an important endangered orchid
L Tikendra, AM Potshangbam, A Dey, TR Devi, MR Sahoo, P Nongdam
Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12298 2021
Citations: 67

Antioxidative enzymes and isozymes analysis of taro genotypes and their implications in Phytophthora blight disease resistance
MR Sahoo, M DasGupta, PC Kole, JS Bhat, A Mukherjee
Mycopathologia 163, 241-248 2007
Citations: 52

Reactive oxygen species scavenging mechanisms associated with polyethylene glycol mediated osmotic stress tolerance in Chinese potato
MR Sahoo, RD Tongbram, M Dasgupta, P Nongdam, N Prakash
Scientific Reports 10 (5404), https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-62317 2020
Citations: 29

Effect of in vitro and in vivo induction of polyethelene glycol-mediated osmotic stress on hybrid taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott)
MR Sahoo, M DasGupta, A Mukherjee
Annals of Tropical Research 28 (2), 1-11 2006
Citations: 21

Phytochemical profiling of spiny coriander ( Eryngium foetidum L.) – A potential perennial spicing-culinary herb of eastern India
GC Acharya, N Ponnam, M Kumari, TK Roy, KS Shivashankara, ...
Acta Chromatographica 34 (2), 197-202 2021
Citations: 18

Changes in Phenolics, Polyphenol Oxidase and its Isoenzyme Patterns in Relation to Resistance in Taro against Phytophthora colocasiae
MR Sahoo, PC Kole, M Dasgupta, A Mukherjee
Journal of Phytopathology 157 (3), 145-153 2009
Citations: 18

Biochemical Changes in Leaf Tissues of Taro [Colocasia esculenta L. (Schott)] Infected with Phytophthora colocasiae
MR Sahoo, M Dasgupta, PC Kole, A Mukherjee
Journal of Phytopathology 158 (3), 154-159 2010
Citations: 17

Indigenous plant protection practices of Tripura, India
S Singh, B Das, A Das, S Majumder, HL Devi, RS Godara, AK Sahoo, ...
Journal of Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine 17 (50), https://doi.org/10.1186 2021
Citations: 16

An efficient protocol for in vitro regeneration and conservation of Shirui lily (Lilium mackliniae Sealy): a lab-to-land approach to save the rare endangered Asiatic lily species
MR Sahoo, MP Devi, M Dasgupta, N Prakash, SV Ngachan
In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology-Plant 54 (6), 701-710 2018
Citations: 15

Photosynthetic, physiological and biochemical events associated with polyethylene glycol-mediated osmotic stress tolerance in taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott)
MR SAHOO, M DASGUPTA, PC KOLE, A MUKHERJEE
Photosynthetica 56 2018
Citations: 15

Relationship of yield contributing characters in sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) under salinity stress
M Dasgupta, MR Sahoo, PC Kole, A Mukherjee
Orissa Journal of Horticulture 35 (1), 27-31 2007
Citations: 13

Fortification of ready–to–eat extruded snacks with tree bean powder: nutritional, antioxidant, essential amino acids, and sensory properties
MR Sahoo, A Kuna, MP Devi, M Sowmya, M Dasgupta
Journal of Food Science and Technology 59 (6), 2351-2360 2022
Citations: 12

Correlations between antioxidative enzyme activities and resistance to Phytophthora leaf blight in taro
YI Devi, MR Sahoo, J Mandal, M Dasgupta, N Prakash
Journal of Crop Improvement, https://doi.org/10.1080/15427528.2020.18 2020
Citations: 11

Effect of gamma irradiation on nutritional properties and antinutrient contents of Citrus jambhiri Lush. fruits
MP Devi, MR Sahoo, A Kuna, P Deb, M Dasgupta, N Prakash
Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 7 (4), 2833-2836 2018
Citations: 11