Title Prof. First Name Arun Last Name Sharma
Designation Professor
Department Department of Plant Molecular Biology SDC
Email arun.sharma@outlook.com
Webpage
Phone.no 011-24111208
Employement Info
Employee Type Nature Of Employment
Teaching Permanent
Educational Qualifications
Degree/Certification Name Institution Year of Completion
Ph.D. - Ph.D. Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 1987
M.Phil. Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 1982
PG Meerut University 1980
UG Meerut University 1978
Research Supervision Overview
PhD Scholars Supervised PhD Degrees Awarded Theses Submitted
2 16 2
M.Phil Scholars Supervised M.Phil Degrees Awarded M.Phil Theses Submitted
0 2 0
Research Publications
Title of Article Type of Publication Name of Journal ISSN Journal Volume Year Link to Article DOI (Digital Object Identifier)
An auxin regulated Universal stress protein (TaUSP_3B-1) interacts with TaGolS and provides tolerance under drought stress and ER stress Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Physiologia Plantarum 1399-3054 176 2024 https://doi.org/10.1111/ppl.14390

Transcriptional regulation of tomato fruit ripening Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants 30 2024 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12298-024-01424-x https://doi.org/10.1007/s12298-024-01424-x

A glutathione‐independent DJ‐1/PfpI domain‐containing tomato glyoxalaseIII2, SlGLYIII2, confers enhanced tolerance under salt and osmotic stresses Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Plant Physiology ISSN 0032-0889 190 https://doi.org/10.1093/plphys/kiac441

Expression of toxin co-regulated pilus subunit A (TCPA) of Vibrio cholerae and its immunogenic epitopes fused to cholera toxin B subunit in transgenic tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Plant Cell Reports 27 https://doi.org/10.1007%2Fs00299-007-0464-y 10.1007/s00299-007-0464-y

Expression of accessory colonization factor subunit A (ACFA) of Vibrio cholerae and ACFA fused to cholera toxin B subunit in transgenic tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Biotechnology 135 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiotec.2008.03.002 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2008.03.002

Signal transduction during cold stress in plants Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants 14 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12298-008-0006-2 10.1007/s12298-008-0006-2

Studies on the immunogenic potential of plant-expressed cholera toxin B subunit Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Plant Cell Reports 22 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00299-003-0711-9 10.1007/s00299-003-0711-9

Transgenic plants as bioreactors Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Indian Journal of Biotechnology 0975-0967 3
The current status of plant transformation technologies Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Current Science 0011-3891 84
Expression of Cholera Toxin B Subunit in Transgenic Tomato Plants Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Transgenic Research 11 https://doi.org/10.1023/a:1020336332392 10.1023/a:1020336332392

Analysis of the activity of promoters from two photosynthesis-related genes psaF and petH of spinach in a monocot plant, rice Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics 0975-0959 37
Involvement of phytochrome(s), Ca2+ and phosphorylation in light-dependent control of transcript levels for plastid genes (psbA, psaA and rbcL) in rice (Oryza sativa) Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Physiologia Plantarum 105 https://doi.org/10.1034%2Fj.1399-3054.1999.105415.x 10.1034/j.1399-3054.1999.105415.x

Regulation of plastid gene expression in rice involves calcium and protein phosphatases/kinases for signal transduction Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Plant Science 137 https://doi.org/10.1016/s0168-9452(98)00130-7 10.1016/s0168-9452(98)00130-7

Investigations on the nature of the phytochrome-induced transmitter for the regulation of nitrate reductase in etiolated leaves of maize Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Experimental Botany 45 https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/45.4.485 10.1093/jxb/45.4.485

Analysis of the activity of promoters from two photosynthesis-related genes psaF and petH of spinach in a monocot plant, rice Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics 0975-0959 37
Involvement of phytochrome(s), Ca2+ and phosphorylation in light-dependent control of transcript levels for plastid genes (psbA, psaA and rbcL) in rice (Oryza sativa) Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Physiologia Plantarum 105 https://doi.org/10.1034/j.1399-3054.1999.105415.x 10.1034/j.1399-3054.1999.105415.x

Transgenic plants for the production of edible vaccines and antibodies for immunotherapy Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Current Science 0011-3891 77
Regulation of plastid gene expression in rice involves calcium and protein phosphatases/kinases for signal transduction Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Plant Science 137 https://doi.org/10.1016/s0168-9452(98)00130-7 10.1016/s0168-9452(98)00130-7

Investigations on the nature of the phytochrome-induced transmitter for the regulation of nitrate reductase in etiolated leaves of maize Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Experimental Botany 45 https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/45.4.485 10.1093/jxb/45.4.485

Cloning of the BamHI repeat from Amaranthus and study of its methylation in genomic DNA during dedifferentiation Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Biochemistry and Molecular Biology International 30
Localization of adjacent binding domains for cellular proteins over the minute virus of mice P4 promoter by site-specific photoaffinity labelling Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Gene 127 https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-1119(93)90726-j 10.1016/0378-1119(93)90726-j

Incorporation of BrdU in a DNA fragment may affect protein-DNA interactions in a site-dependent manner Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Oncogene 7
A 53 kDa protein binds to the negative regulatory region of JC virus early promoter Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals FEBS Letters 281 https://doi.org/10.1016/0014-5793(91)80409-v 10.1016/0014-5793(91)80409-v

Regulation of NADH-Glutamate Dehydrogenase Activity by Phytochrome, Calcium and Calmodulin in Zea mays Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Plant and Cell Physiology 30 https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.pcp.a077745 10.1093/oxfordjournals.pcp.a077745

Inhibition of nitrate reductase induction in germinating barley embryos by endosperm Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Plant Science 54 https://doi.org/10.1016/0168-9452(88)90092-1 10.1016/0168-9452(88)90092-1

Regulation of nitrate reductase activity by phytochrome and cytokinin Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Plant physiology & biochemistry
Effect of phytochrome and kinetin on nitrite reductase activity in zea mays Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Plant and Cell Physiology 28 https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.pcp.a077315 10.1093/oxfordjournals.pcp.a077315

Independent effects of phytochrome and nitrate on nitrate reductase and nitrite reductase activities in maize Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Photochemistry and Photobiology 39 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-1097.1984.tb03880.x 10.1111/j.1751-1097.1984.tb03880.x

Role of plant hormones and their interplay in development and ripening of fleshy fruits Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Experimental Botany 65 https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/eru277 10.1093/jxb/eru277

Functions of Phytochrome-Interacting Factors (PIFs) in the regulation of plant growth and development: A comprehensive review Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 244 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125234 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125234

A glutathione-independent DJ-1/PfpI domain-containing tomato glyoxalaseIII2, SlGLYIII2, confers enhanced tolerance under salt and osmotic stresses Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Plant, Cell & Environment 46 https://doi.org/10.1111/pce.14493 10.1111/pce.14493

Identification of universal stress proteins in wheat and functional characterization during abiotic stress Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Plant Cell Reports https://doi.org/10.1007/s00299-023-03043-4 10.1007/s00299-023-03043-4

OsCRY2 and OsFBO10 co-regulate photomorphogenesis and photoperiodic flowering in indica rice Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Plant Science 330 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2023.111631 10.1016/j.plantsci.2023.111631

The two faces of DJ-1D proteins Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Trends in Plant Science 10.1016/j.tplants.2023.06.005 10.1016/j.tplants.2023.06.005

Identification, evolutionary profiling, and expression analysis of F-box superfamily genes under phosphate deficiency in tomato Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 162 10.1016/j.plaphy.2021.03.002 10.1016/j.plaphy.2021.03.002

AtMBD4: A methylated DNA binding protein negatively regulates a subset of phosphate starvation genes Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Biosciences 44 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12038-018-9843-5 10.1007/s12038-018-9843-5

Genome-wide analysis of genes encoding {MBD} domain-containing proteins from tomato suggest their role in fruit development and abiotic stress responses Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Molecular Biology Reports 45 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-018-4435-x 10.1007/s11033-018-4435-x

An Overview of Signaling Regulons During Cold Stress Tolerance in Plants Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Current Genomics 18 https://doi.org/10.2174/1389202918666170228141345 10.2174/1389202918666170228141345

AtMBD6, a methyl CpG binding domain protein, maintains gene silencing in Arabidopsis by interacting with RNA binding proteins Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Biosciences 42 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12038-016-9658-1 10.1007/s12038-016-9658-1

Fruit preferential activity of the tomato RIP1 gene promoter in transgenic tomato and Arabidopsis Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Molecular Genetics and Genomics 292 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00438-016-1262-4 10.1007/s00438-016-1262-4

Evolutionary Profiling of Group II Pyridoxal-Phosphate-Dependent Decarboxylases Suggests Expansion and Functional Diversification of Histidine Decarboxylases in Tomato Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals The Plant Genome 9 https://doi.org/10.3835/plantgenome2015.07.0057 10.3835/plantgenome2015.07.0057

Genomic Survey, Gene Expression, and Interaction Analysis Suggest Diverse Roles of ARF and Aux/IAA Proteins in Solanaceae Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Plant Molecular Biology Reporter 33 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11105-015-0856-z 10.1007/s11105-015-0856-z

Elevated methylglyoxal levels inhibit tomato fruit ripening by preventing ethylene biosynthesis Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Plant Physiology 192 https://doi.org/10.1093/plphys/kiad142 10.1093/plphys/kiad142

Molecular regulators of fruit ripening Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Stewart Postharvest Review 9 https://doi.org/10.2212/spr.2013.4.6 10.2212/spr.2013.4.6

Genome-wide investigation and expression analysis suggest diverse roles of auxin-responsive GH3 genes during development and response to different stimuli in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Molecular Genetics and Genomics 287 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00438-011-0672-6 10.1007/s00438-011-0672-6

The tomato genome sequence provides insights into fleshy fruit evolution Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Nature 485 https://doi.org/10.1038/nature11119 10.1038/nature11119

Transcriptome analysis of rin mutant fruit and in silico analysis of promoters of differentially regulated genes provides insight into LeMADS-RIN-regulated ethylene-dependent as well as ethylene-independent aspects of ripening in tomato Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Molecular Genetics and Genomics 287 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00438-011-0671-7 10.1007/s00438-011-0671-7

Genome-wide analysis of auxin response factor (ARF) gene family from tomato and analysis of their role in flower and fruit development Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Molecular Genetics and Genomics 285 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00438-011-0602-7 10.1007/s00438-011-0602-7

Identification, phylogeny, and transcript profiling of ERF family genes during development and abiotic stress treatments in tomato Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Molecular Genetics and Genomics 284 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00438-010-0580-1 10.1007/s00438-010-0580-1

A simple and efficient Agrobacterium-mediated procedure for transformation of tomato Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Biosciences 34 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12038-009-0049-8 10.1007/s12038-009-0049-8

Genome analysis and genetic enhancement of tomato Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Critical Reviews in Biotechnology 29 https://doi.org/10.1080/07388550802688870 10.1080/07388550802688870

A Snapshot of the Emerging Tomato Genome Sequence Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals The Plant Genome 2 https://doi.org/10.3835/plantgenome2008.08.0005 10.3835/plantgenome2008.08.0005

Characterization and phylogenetic analysis of environmental stress-responsive SAP gene family encoding A20/AN1 zinc finger proteins in tomato Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Molecular Genetics and Genomics 282 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00438-009-0455-5 10.1007/s00438-009-0455-5

Genome analysis and genetic enhancement of tomato Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Critical Reviews in Biotechnology 29 https://doi.org/10.1080/07388550802688870 10.1080/07388550802688870

Plants as bioreactors: Recent developments and emerging opportunities Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Biotechnology Advances 27 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biotechadv.2009.06.004 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2009.06.004

Non-Journal Publications
Title of Publication Type of Publication Publisher Role ISBN Year Link to Publication Level
Integration of Multiple Signaling Cues Text/Reference/Subject Books/Other Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8922-1_21
Ethylene perception and signalling in ripening fruit Text/Reference/Subject Books/Other CABI CABI https://doi.org/10.1079/9781845939625.0193
Organ-specific gene expression and genetic transformation for improving rice Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other World Scientific Publishing Company World Scientific Publishing Company https://doi.org/10.1142/9789812814319_0211
Spectral quality of light, hormones and nitrate assimilation Text/Reference/Subject Books/Other John Wiley and Sons, Chichester John Wiley and Sons, Chichester
Research Projects
Project Title Project Type Year Of Sanction Outcome/Output Duration
Regulation of ripening in tomato by manipulation of epigenome Major 2016 Roles of methy CpG binding proteins in regulation of ripening of tomato fruits characterized. 16-06-2018 To 31-03-2022 (3 years, 9 months, 15 days)
Characterization of ripening-associated ERFs of tomato Major 2015 Role of several ERFs in regulation of tomato fruit ripening by ethylene in tomato identified. 14-01-2015 To 13-01-2021 (5 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Transcriptome analysis and genetic manipulation of tomato targeted at folate enhancement Major 2011 Transcriptome analysis of different tomato cultivars carried out to understand how level of folate can be increased in tomato fruits. 28-09-2011 To 31-03-2018 (6 years, 6 months, 3 days)
Delay of fruit ripening of tomato by expression of mutant etr1-1 gene encoding ethylene receptor of Arabidopsis Major 2013 A mutant gene of Arabidopsis, named etr1-1 was expressed in tomato to delay fruit ripening. 28-06-2013 To 27-06-2016 (2 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Over-expression of cold-induced genes encoding for mitogen activated protein kinase 3 and alternative oxidase 1 in tomato to improve cold-tolerance Major 2008 Two genes, MPK3 and AOX1 were expressed in tomato plants to imrove its tolerance to cold stress. 08-09-2008 To 07-09-2012 (3 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Manipulation of fruit ripening by phase specific gene silencing- a case study with tomato LeEIL1 and LeEIL3 Major 2008 LeEIL1 and LeEIL3 were silenced individually or all 3 LeEIL genes were silenced together in tomato to achive delay in tomato ripening to varied extent. 15-07-2008 To 12-01-2014 (5 years, 5 months, 28 days)
Microarray analysis of ripening-related genes in tomato lines engineered to suppress LeMAD-RIN gene for MADS box transcription factor to study developmental regulation of ripening Major 2005 Tomato lines silenced for LeMADS-RIN, a gene responsible for most of the ripening-related changes were made. Microarray analysis of genes in these lines was carried out to understand the regulation of ripening by LeMADS-RIN gene. 31-03-2005 To 30-03-2009 (3 years, 11 months, 27 days)
Preparation of an array of ripening-related genes from tomato and other fruit crops and study of their expression profile during fruit ripening Major 2002 A microarray of about 100 ripening related genes of tomato was generated so that the expression of all these could be analyzed in one single experiment. 30-10-2002 To 29-10-2005 (2 years, 11 months, 29 days)
Expression of OSISAP1 gene of rice and CBF1 gene of Arabidopsis in tomato to improve cold tolerance Major 2004 OSISAP1 gene of rice and CBF1 gene of Arabidopsis were cloned. OSISAP was expressed in tomato to improve its cold tolerance. 16-02-2004 To 15-02-2007 (2 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Role of DNA methylation in silencing of genes in plants Major 1999 Role of DNA methylation in silencing of genes was studied. Roles of 2 metgylated DNA binding proteins was studied in tobacco. 02-09-1999 To 01-03-2003 (3 years, 5 months, 27 days)
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