SRINIVAS ACHARYA

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Government Autonomous College, Phulbani

SRINIVAS ACHARYA


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EDUCATION

M.Sc., PhD

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Environmental Science, Nature and Landscape Conservation, Pollution, Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
20

Scopus Publications

402

Scholar Citations

11

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Scopus Publications

  • Marine plastic pollution and its sustainable solutions
    Ipsita Priyadarsini Samal, Gyanranjan Mahalik, B. Jyotirmayee, Sameer Jena, Pallavi Jali, Srinivas Acharya
    Bioremediation as A Greener Solution for Marine Plastic Pollutants, 2026
  • Antimicrobial efficacy of nano-particles for crop protection and sustainable agriculture
    Pallavi Jali, Srinivas Acharya, Gyanranjan Mahalik
    Discover Nano, 2024
    Plant diseases cause colossal crop loss worldwide and are the major yield constraining component in agriculture. Nanotechnology, which has the possible to revolutionize numerous fields of science, innovation, drug, and agriculture. Nanotechnology can be utilized for combating the plant infectious diseases and nano-materials can be utilized as transporter of dynamic elements of pesticides, host defense etc. to the pathogens. The analysis of diseases, finding of pathogens may turn out to be substantially more precise and fast with the utilization of nanosensors. As worldwide demand for food production raises against an evolving atmosphere, nanotechnology could reasonably alleviate numerous challenges in disease managing by diminishing chemical inputs and advancing quick recognition of pathogens. The major goal of this review is to increase growth and productivity using supplements with nanoparticles. (i.e., metals, metal oxides, and carbon) to treat crop diseases and make agricultural practices more productive and sustainable. Prominently, this improved crop may not only be straight connected to the diminished occurrence of pathogenic microorganisms, yet in might possibly add nutritional benefits of the nanoparticles themselves, particularly for the micronutrients important for generating host resistance.
  • Chromium-induced phytotoxicity and its impact on plant metabolism
    Hemanta Kumar Patra, Deepak Kumar Patra, Srinivas Acharya
    Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 2024
  • Study of medicinal and allelopathic effect of different weeds of Odisha, India
    Ipsita Priyadarsini Samal, Sameer Jena, Srinivas Acharya, Ram Babu, Gyanranjan Mahalik
    Plant Science Today, 2024
    The term "allelopathy" refers to a biological process in which one organism produces biochemicals that impact another organism's growth, survival, and reproduction. Weeds pose a considerable risk to agricultural output because they prevent or stunt crop growth and development, resulting in substantial yield losses. Here, we examine the wide range of weeds in farming and other non-forested areas of Odisha's coastal districts. As many as 63 weed species, representing 31 families, were discovered here. The Asteraceae family has the most weed species (11), followed by the Euphorbiaceae family (9 species) and the Poaceae family (6 species). Amaranthaceae and Cucurbitaceae are also commonly found in the area of study. The data combing from the field with those from academic studies, this study improved our understanding of weeds. The paper also discusses the myriad ways natives have found to put weeds to good use. Many common weeds in the study area have long histories of use as a primary source of basic medical care. Most skin ailments, diarrhoea, jaundice, piles, and urinary problems treated with ethnomedicinal weeds are caused by parasites. Traditional cultures often used weeds in various ways, including food, animal feed, and medicine. Some plants have allelopathic impact in addition to their ethnomedical benefits. The authors of this paper present a complete and up-to-date inventory of the weed species detected in Odisha's coastal districts. It will be put to work protecting the region's unique plant and animal life. The allelopathic impacts on crops and the ethnobotanical uses of weeds have been uncovered through research.
  • Antibacterial Activity, Toxicity and Drug-Likeness Profiles of Woodfordia fruticosa-Derived Metabolites Using Computational-Aided Drug Design Platform
    Dileswar Sahu, Ram Babu, Srinivas Acharya, Shasank S. Swain, Gyanranjan Mahalik
    International Journal of Experimental Research and Review, 2024
    This study presents a comprehensive investigation into the phytoconstituents reported from Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) Kurz leaf and flower extracts using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis, along with some existing phytochemicals, to explore their potential antibacterial properties through molecular docking studies. Followed by bio-assay-guided leave and flower extraction with two solvent systems, i.e., methanol (polar) and petroleum ether (non-polar), was used and further subjected to GC-MS to identify and quantify various secondary metabolites. Based on spectral intensity and volume area, a total of 28 compounds (P1 to P28) have been selected from GC-MS analyses, and an additional 14 compounds (P29 to P42) from previous reports were selected for molecular docking studies against DNA gyrase subunit B (GryB) of Escherichia coli (PDB ID: 7P2M) and Staphylococcus aureus (PDB ID: 5D7R) with novobiocin as the standard. Further, docking score or binding affinity (kcal/mol.) of each ligand were investigated, where the 4,5-dihydro-4,4-undeca methylene-2-phenyl-1,3-oxazin-6-one (P20) with a docking score of -8.4 kcal/mol., from the GC-MS-derived group and the chrysophanol-8-O-β-d-glucopyranoside (P37) with a docking score of -9.7 kcal/mol., from existing phytochemical groups were reported as potential antibacterial. The predicted toxicity and drug-ability profiles also suggested that GC-MS-derived candidates displayed comparatively higher non-toxic profiles but lower drug-likeness profiles than existing groups. This integrative approach explores the phytochemical profiles of W. fruticosa responsible for antibacterial activity of the crude extracts and providing insights into in selection of lead antibacterial agent through cost-effective computer-aided drug design platform to accelerate antibacterial drug discovery with higher chance of experimental success.
  • Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Property of a True Mangrove Rhizophora apiculata Bl.
    Srinivas Acharya, Pallavi Jali, Madhusmita Pradhan, Chinmay Pradhan, Pradipta K. Mohapatra
    Chemistry and Biodiversity, 2023
    Mangroves are abundant in bioactive natural substances that fight off pathogenic diseases. Different parts of R. apiculata, an abundant mangrove found in Bhitarkanika National Park, India were extracted with methanol and a mixture of solvents methanol/ethanol/chloroform (60 : 20 : 20) to evaluate their antimicrobial properties. The combination solvent extract of bark had the highest zone of inhibition (ZOI) of 18.62 mm against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and a ZOI of 17.41 mm against Streptococcus mitis. Bark extracts had the highest DPPH (43 %) and FRAP (96 %) activities. The combination solvent bark extract of R. apiculata had the highest ZOI of 20.42 mm (lowest MIC of 2.12 μg/ml) against Candida albicans and ZOI of 15.33 mm (MIC of 3.02 μg/mL) against Penicillium chrysogenum. Combination bark extracts of R. apiculata contained flavanols than methanolic extracts. The crude extract of R. apiculata bark made with a mixture of solvents containing more active ingredients could be used in novel drug formulation.
  • The impact of chromium toxicity on the photosynthesis of cyanobacteria and higher vascular plants
    A Closer Look at Photosynthesis, 2023
  • Integrated nutrient management enhances the growth efficiency and productivity of Tagetes erecta cv. Sirakole
    ANITA MOHANTY, SRINIVAS ACHARYA, BARSHA BHUSHAN SWAIN, SMRUTIREKHA MISHRA, DEBASISH MOHAPATRA, PRADIPTA KUMAR MOHAPATRA
    Asian Journal of Agriculture, 2023
    Mohanty A, Acharya S, Swain BB, Mishra S, Mohapatra D, Mohapatra PK. 2023. Integrated nutrient management enhances the growth efficiency and productivity of Tagetes erecta cv. Sirakole. Asian J Agric 7: 88-97. The African marigold (Tagetes erecta L. cv. Sirakole) is a highly significant plant because it can be cultivated year-round, produce large blooms, have a long post-harvest life, and compactness. To determine the optimal fertilizer and manure combination, we conducted a study to explore the plant's morphological, yield, and physiological characteristics under different combinations of fertilizers, Vermicompost (VC), Poultry Manure (PM), and biofertilizer (Azospirillium + phosphate solubilizing bacteria). The most successful combination for promoting vigorous growth, dense canopy, prolific branching, longer flowering duration, large-sized flowers, and higher yield was achieved with 50% Recommended Dose of Nitrogen and Phosphorus (RDNP) + VC equivalent to 25% Recommended Dose of Nitrogen (RDN) + PM equivalent to 25% RDN + biofertilizers (@400 gha-1). Additionally, plants in this combination exhibited higher chlorophyll content (Chl) and photosynthesis (PN) than those in plots with RDNP alone or other amendments. While photosynthetic fluorescence yield jP0) and energy dissipation (jD0) did not vary, plots with RDNP had lower excitation (?0) and electron movement (jE0), as well as lower photosynthesis performance indices (PIs), compared to the nutrient combinations. Additionally, the organically amended plots showed higher microbial density and soil enzyme activities than those with RDNP alone. Our findings indicate that using a combination of fertilizer, manure, and biofertilizers is the most effective way to improve the photosynthetic capacity and flower yield of T. erecta cv. Sirakole.
  • Abiotic stress tolerance in mangroves with a special reference to salinity
    Srinivas Acharya, Madhusmita Pradhan, Gyanranjan Mahalik, Ram Babu, Sangeeta Parida, Pradipta Kumar Mohapatra
    Plant Science Today, 2023
    Since mangroves are found near extremely transitional ecosystems, they face a lot of physico-chemical perturbations. As mangroves possess a unique ecotone, they experience many abiotic stressors viz. salinity, metal, oil, humidity temperature, nutrient and a wide range of biotic interactions. Amongst all, salinity is the most important factor affecting mangrove physiology and biochemistry, and thereby regulating the organic matter contribution to the consumers underneath. Exploitation by human, being a dominant biotic interference, is above the rate at which natural replacement of mangrove vegetation occur. Mal-nutrition is a limiting factor in growth and reproduction of many mangroves whereas nutrient replenishment reduces the phytotoxicity of heavy metals. Different environmental pollutants including heavy metals, recalcitrant, cosmetics, petroleum oil and endocrine disrupters have reported impact on various mangroves and associated biota. Stress tolerance in mangroves involves various mechanism including morphological and anatomical features, osmoregulation, water use efficiency, salt secretion, salt exclusion and salt accumulation and molecular regulations. Various aspects of salt tolerance strategies of mangroves related to their growth, biochemical anatomy and physiology were reported by many researchers.
  • Synergistic effect of Bacillus and Rhizobium on cytological and photosynthetic performance of Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc. Grown in Cr (VI) contaminated soil
    Shilpee Dhali, Srinivas Acharya, Madhusmita Pradhan, Deepak Kumar Patra, Chinmay Pradhan
    Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 2022
  • Quantitative Ecological Study of Rhizophoraceae Mangroves of Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary Regions of Odisha Coast, India
    Srinivas Acharya, Deepak Kumar Patra, Gyanranjan Mahalik, Pradipta Kumar Mohapatra
    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences India Section B Biological Sciences, 2021
  • Poaceae plants as potential phytoremediators of heavy metals and eco-restoration in contaminated mining sites
    Deepak Kumar Patra, Srinivas Acharya, Chinmay Pradhan, Hemanta Kumar Patra
    Environmental Technology and Innovation, 2021
  • AM fungi mediated bioaccumulation of hexavalent chromium in Brachiaria mutica-a mycorrhizal phytoremediation approach
    Bandana Kullu, Deepak Kumar Patra, Srinivas Acharya, Chinmay Pradhan, Hemanta Kumar Patra
    Chemosphere, 2020
  • Assessment of the phytoremediation potential of Zinnia elegans L. plant species for hexavalent chromium through pot experiment
    Amruta Panda, Deepak Kumar Patra, Srinivas Acharya, Chinmay Pradhan, Hemanta Kumar Patra
    Environmental Technology and Innovation, 2020
  • Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-oxidative properties of different extracts of Bruguiera gymnorrhiza L. (Mangrove)
    Srinivas Acharya, Deepak Kumar Patra, Chinmay Pradhan, Pradipta Kumar Mohapatra
    European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2020
  • Comparative assessment of phytoaccumulation potential of mustard andwheat grown in nickel contaminated soil-a phytoremediation approach
    Pollution Research, 2020
  • Low dose cadmium (II) induced antifungal activity against blast disease in rice
    Pallavi Jali, Srinivas Acharya, Gyanranjan Mahalik, Chinmay Pradhan, Anath Bandhu Das
    Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 2019
  • Assessment of air pollution tolerance index of some selected roadside plants of Bhubaneswar city of Odisha State in India
    S. Acharya, , R.C. Jena, S.J. Das, C. Pradhan, P.K. Chand, , , , and
    Journal of Environmental Biology, 2017
  • Variation in effects of four OP insecticides on photosynthetic pigment fluorescence of Chlorella vulgaris Beij
    Sridevi Jena, S. Acharya, P.K. Mohapatra
    Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2012
  • Development of tolerance of egg plant (solanum melangena l.) to field application of dimethoate
    R. Khillar, S. Acharya, P. K. Mohapatra
    Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2010

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Marine plastic pollution and its sustainable solutions
    IP Samal, G Mahalik, B Jyotirmayee, S Jena, P Jali, S Acharya
    Bioremediation as a Greener Solution for Marine Plastic Pollutants, 31-47 , 2026
    2026
  • Antibacterial activity, toxicity and drug-likeness profiles of Woodfordia fruticosa-derived metabolites using computational-aided drug design platform
    D Sahu, R Babu, S Acharya, SS Swain, G Mahalik
    International Journal of Experimental Research and Review 42, 249-261 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Antimicrobial efficacy of nano-particles for crop protection and sustainable agriculture
    P Jali, S Acharya, G Mahalik
    Discover Nano 19 (1), 117 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 19
  • Chromium-induced phytotoxicity and its impact on plant metabolism
    HK Patra, DK Patra, S Acharya
    Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 46 (2), 20 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 20
  • Study of medicinal and allelopathic effect of different weeds of Odisha, India
    IP Samal, S Jena, S Acharya, R Babu, G Mahalik
    Plant Sci Today 11 (2) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Discover Nano
    P Jali, S Acharya, G Mahalik
    2024
  • Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Property of a True Mangrove Rhizophora apiculata Bl.
    S Acharya, P Jali, M Pradhan, C Pradhan, PK Mohapatra
    Chemistry & Biodiversity 20 (9), e202201144 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 12
  • Abiotic stress tolerance in mangroves with a special reference to salinity
    S Acharya, M Pradhan, G Mahalik, R Babu, S Parida, PK Mohapatra
    Plant Sci. Today 10 (2), 58-68 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 9
  • Integrated nutrient management enhances the growth efficiency and productivity of Tagetes erecta cv. Sirakole
    A Mohanty, S Acharya, BB Swain, S Mishra, D Mohapatra, PK Mohapatra
    Asian Journal of Agriculture 7 (2), 88-97 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Synergistic effect of Bacillus and Rhizobium on cytological and photosynthetic performance of Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc. Grown in Cr (VI) contaminated soil
    S Dhali, S Acharya, M Pradhan, DK Patra, C Pradhan
    Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 190, 62-69 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 12
  • Floristic and Ethnobotanical Study of Indigenous Plants of Ranapur Reserve Forest, Odisha, India
    D Sahoo, G Dash, KR Mohanty, S Acharya, EA Ardakani, MP Mishra, ...
    Sustainable Wildlife Management , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Quantitative ecological study of Rhizophoraceae mangroves of bhitarkanika wildlife sanctuary regions of Odisha Coast, India
    S Acharya, DK Patra, G Mahalik, PK Mohapatra
    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological … , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 10
  • Poaceae plants as potential phytoremediators of heavy metals and eco-restoration in contaminated mining sites
    DK Patra, S Acharya, C Pradhan, HK Patra
    Environmental Technology & Innovation 21, 101293 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 78
  • Assessment of the phytoremediation potential of Zinnia elegans L. plant species for hexavalent chromium through pot experiment
    A Panda, DK Patra, S Acharya, C Pradhan, HK Patra
    Environmental Technology & Innovation 20, 101042 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 33
  • AM fungi mediated bioaccumulation of hexavalent chromium in Brachiaria mutica-a mycorrhizal phytoremediation approach
    B Kullu, DK Patra, S Acharya, C Pradhan, HK Patra
    Chemosphere 258, 127337 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 72
  • Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-oxidative properties of different extracts of Bruguiera gymnorrhiza L.(Mangrove)
    S Acharya, DK Patra, C Pradhan, PK Mohapatra
    European Journal of Integrative Medicine 36, 101140 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 29
  • INDUCED-ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY IN ORYZA SATIVA L. CAUSED BY PYRICULARIA ORYZAE CAV. WITH A LOW DOSE OF NICKEL PRIMING
    D Jena, S Acharya, DK Patra, S Dhali, C Pradhan
    2020
  • Chelator application improves the antioxidant defense activity, chromium uptake and oil content in lemon grass grown in chromium contaminated over burden dumps of mining area.
    DK Patra, C Pradhan, S Acharya, HK Patra
    2020
  • Low dose cadmium (II) induced antifungal activity against blast disease in rice
    P Jali, S Acharya, G Mahalik, C Pradhan, AB Das
    Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology 108, 101422 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 15
  • Assessment of air pollution tolerance index of some selected roadside plants of Bhubaneswar city of Odisha State in India
    S Acharya, RC Jena, SJ Das, C Pradhan, PK Chand
    Journal of Environmental Biology 38 (6), 1397-1403 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 21

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Poaceae plants as potential phytoremediators of heavy metals and eco-restoration in contaminated mining sites
    DK Patra, S Acharya, C Pradhan, HK Patra
    Environmental Technology & Innovation 21, 101293 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 78
  • AM fungi mediated bioaccumulation of hexavalent chromium in Brachiaria mutica-a mycorrhizal phytoremediation approach
    B Kullu, DK Patra, S Acharya, C Pradhan, HK Patra
    Chemosphere 258, 127337 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 72
  • Variation in effects of four OP insecticides on photosynthetic pigment fluorescence of Chlorella vulgaris Beij
    S Jena, S Acharya, PK Mohapatra
    Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 80, 111-117 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 52
  • Assessment of the phytoremediation potential of Zinnia elegans L. plant species for hexavalent chromium through pot experiment
    A Panda, DK Patra, S Acharya, C Pradhan, HK Patra
    Environmental Technology & Innovation 20, 101042 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 33
  • Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-oxidative properties of different extracts of Bruguiera gymnorrhiza L.(Mangrove)
    S Acharya, DK Patra, C Pradhan, PK Mohapatra
    European Journal of Integrative Medicine 36, 101140 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 29
  • Assessment of air pollution tolerance index of some selected roadside plants of Bhubaneswar city of Odisha State in India
    S Acharya, RC Jena, SJ Das, C Pradhan, PK Chand
    Journal of Environmental Biology 38 (6), 1397-1403 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 21
  • Chromium-induced phytotoxicity and its impact on plant metabolism
    HK Patra, DK Patra, S Acharya
    Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 46 (2), 20 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 20
  • Antimicrobial efficacy of nano-particles for crop protection and sustainable agriculture
    P Jali, S Acharya, G Mahalik
    Discover Nano 19 (1), 117 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 19
  • Low dose cadmium (II) induced antifungal activity against blast disease in rice
    P Jali, S Acharya, G Mahalik, C Pradhan, AB Das
    Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology 108, 101422 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 15
  • Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Property of a True Mangrove Rhizophora apiculata Bl.
    S Acharya, P Jali, M Pradhan, C Pradhan, PK Mohapatra
    Chemistry & Biodiversity 20 (9), e202201144 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 12
  • Synergistic effect of Bacillus and Rhizobium on cytological and photosynthetic performance of Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc. Grown in Cr (VI) contaminated soil
    S Dhali, S Acharya, M Pradhan, DK Patra, C Pradhan
    Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 190, 62-69 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 12
  • Development of tolerance of egg plant (solanum melangena l.) to field application of dimethoate
    R Khillar, S Acharya, PK Mohapatra
    Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 85 (6), 67-71 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 11
  • Quantitative ecological study of Rhizophoraceae mangroves of bhitarkanika wildlife sanctuary regions of Odisha Coast, India
    S Acharya, DK Patra, G Mahalik, PK Mohapatra
    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological … , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 10
  • Abiotic stress tolerance in mangroves with a special reference to salinity
    S Acharya, M Pradhan, G Mahalik, R Babu, S Parida, PK Mohapatra
    Plant Sci. Today 10 (2), 58-68 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 9
  • Antibacterial activity, toxicity and drug-likeness profiles of Woodfordia fruticosa-derived metabolites using computational-aided drug design platform
    D Sahu, R Babu, S Acharya, SS Swain, G Mahalik
    International Journal of Experimental Research and Review 42, 249-261 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Study of medicinal and allelopathic effect of different weeds of Odisha, India
    IP Samal, S Jena, S Acharya, R Babu, G Mahalik
    Plant Sci Today 11 (2) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Integrated nutrient management enhances the growth efficiency and productivity of Tagetes erecta cv. Sirakole
    A Mohanty, S Acharya, BB Swain, S Mishra, D Mohapatra, PK Mohapatra
    Asian Journal of Agriculture 7 (2), 88-97 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Floristic and Ethnobotanical Study of Indigenous Plants of Ranapur Reserve Forest, Odisha, India
    D Sahoo, G Dash, KR Mohanty, S Acharya, EA Ardakani, MP Mishra, ...
    Sustainable Wildlife Management , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Rhizophoraceae Mangroves: an ethnomedicinal resource of Coastal Odisha
    S Acharya
    2015
    Citations: 1
  • Marine plastic pollution and its sustainable solutions
    IP Samal, G Mahalik, B Jyotirmayee, S Jena, P Jali, S Acharya
    Bioremediation as a Greener Solution for Marine Plastic Pollutants, 31-47 , 2026
    2026