CURRICULUM VITAE
Anita Singh
Assistant Professor
Center of Advanced Study in Botany
Institute of Science
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, UP, India.
Contact: +91- 9889452093
E-mail ID:[email protected]
ACADEMIC RECORD:
Ph.D. in Botany (Submitted; 2009), Department of Botany, Banaras Hindu
University, Varanasi (U.P.), India.
Thesis Title “Effect of irrigation water on heavy metal contamination of
vegetable Crops”
Supervisor: Dr. Madhoolika Agrawal, Professor in Botany, Department of
Botany, Banaras Hindu University.
M.Sc. in Botany (2004)-Department of Botany, Banaras Hindu University
First division (74.3%) and specialization in Ecology
B.Sc. in Botany (Hons.)(2002)-Department of Botany, Banaras Hindu University
First Division (68.0%)
XIIth Std. (1998)-Lucknow Public School, Lucknow
CBSE Board with 71.6 %
Xth Std. (1996)-Lucknow Public School, Lucknow
UP Board with 74.8 %
Additional Awards
Winner of the 2012 BMBF-“Green Talents” Competition for Young Scientist
organized by Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Germany.
International Alice J. Murphy Outstanding Achievement Award for excellence in
Research and Education leading to a better Understanding of the Ecology of the
Tropics 2007.
Best Oral Presentation Award for presenting a talk on Application of
Nanotechnology in Agriculture in the National Symposium on Natural Resource
Management for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development on November 05-
06, 2016
First Prize in paper presentation in the conference organized by Indian Science
congress Association, Allahabad Chapter, Department of Chemistry, University
of Allahabad, Allahabad 2013.
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Mrs. Prem Kumari Singh Memorial Gold Medal for securing highest marks in
Ecology of M.Sc. (Final) Botany Examination- 2004.
Late Prof. R.S. Inamdar Memorial Gold Medal for securing highest marks in Plant
Physiology and Biochemistry of M.Sc. (Final) Botany Examination- 2004.
Professional Profile
Worked as Council of Scientific and Industrial ResearchSenior Research Fellow
(CSIR-SRF) from 2009-2010 on the topic Effects of soil amendments on the
extractability, retention and plant uptake of heavy metals” from Department of Botany
of University of Allahabad, Allahabad under the supervision of Dr. S. M. Prasad.
Worked as UGC-Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doc Fellow from- 22nd June 2010 to 21st June
2013 on the topic “Effects of using economically viable techniques for reducing the
bioavailability of heavy metal and their consequent effects on physiological
functioning, antioxidant defense system and yield attributes of vegetable crops” from
Department of Botany of University of Allahabad, Allahabad under the supervision of Dr.
S. M. Prasad.
Worked as DST Young Scientist from 2014 to 2017 on topic “Biosynthesis of
nanoparticle from hyperaccumulator plants and its implementation for metal
remediation” at Department of Botany of University of Allahabad, Allahabad under the
mentorship of Dr. S. M. Prasad.
LIST OF SOME BEST PUBLICATIONS
Role of Oxylipin on Luffa aegyptiaca seedlings Exposed to NaCl and UV-B Stresses: An
Insight into Mechanism. (2021). Parihar, P., Singh R., Prasad, S.M., Singh, A. Plant
Physiol. Biochem. accepted IF: 4.27
Role of nano-powder of Azadirachta indica leaves to regulate the physiological
responses and metal uptake in Triticum aestivum seedlings. (2019). Singh, A., Prasad
S.M., Singh S. Chem. Ecol. 35 (5); 483-499 IF 2.24
Cadmium toxicity and its amelioration by kinetin in tomato seedlings vis-à-vis ascorbate-
glutathione cycle (2018). Singh, S., Singh, A., Srivastava, P.K., Prasad S.M. J.
Photochem. Photobiol. B: Biol 178, 76-84 IF: 6.25; citation; 31
A lucrative technique to reduce Ni toxicity in Raphanus sativus plant by phosphate
amendment: Special reference to plant metabolism (2015). Singh A., Prasad, S.M.
Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. 119, 81-89 IF: 6.29; citation; 8
Effect of agro-industrial waste amendment on Cd uptake in Amaranthus caudatus grown
under contaminated soil: An Oxidative Biomarker Response (2014). Singh A.,
Prasad, S.M. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. 100, 105-113 IF: 6.29; citation; 52
.
Reduction of heavy metal load in food chain: technology (2011). Singh, A., Prasad, S.M.
Rev. Environ. Sci. 10, 199-214 IF: 8.04; citation; 98
Health risk assessment of heavy metals via dietary intake of foodstuffs from the
wastewater irrigated site of a dry tropical area of India (2010). Singh, A.,
Sharma, R.K., Agrawal, M., Fiona, M. Food Chem. Toxicol. ISSN: 0278-6915,
48, 619. IF: 6.03; citation; 806
LIST OF ALL PUBLICATIONS
Role of Oxylipin on Luffa aegyptiaca seedlings Exposed to NaCl and UV-B Stresses: An
Insight into Mechanism. (2021). Parihar, P., Singh R., Prasad, S.M., Singh, A.
Plant Physiol. Biochem., Accepted IF: 4.27
Sustainable Wastewater Remediation Technologies for Agricultural Uses. (2021). Singh,
A., Gautam, K., Agrawal., M. In: Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals,1st Edition,
Circular Bioeconomy: Technologies for Biofuels and Biochemicals, Elsevier.
Paper backISBN:9780323898553; Chapter Seven.
Nutrient recovery from municipal waste stream: status and prospects. (2020). Srivastava
V, Vaish B, Singh A, Singh RP., In: Urban ecology Emerging Patterns and
Social-Ecological Systems, Pages 265-297.
An Overview on Management of Micronutrients Deficiency in Plants Through
Biofortification: A Solution of Hidden Hunger (2020). Yadav PK, Singh A,
Agrawal SB. In:Sustainable Solutions for Elemental Deficiency and Excess in
Crop Plants pp. 183-208.
Role of nano-powder of Azadirachta indica leaves to regulate the physiological responses
and metal uptake in Triticum aestivum seedlings. (2019). Singh, A., Prasad S.M.,
Singh S. Chem. Ecol. 35 (5); 483-499. IF: 2.24
Regulation of pesticide stress on metabolic activities of plant. (2019). Tiwari S., Singh
A., and Prasad S.M. In: Metabolic Adaptation in Plants During Abiotic Stress.
Eds. Rama Krishna, A., Gill, S.S. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis, NewYork pp;
99-110.
Toxicity of heavy metal and its mitigation strategies through application of nutrients,
hormones and metabolites. (2019). Singh, R., Parihar, P., Singh, A., Prasad S.M.
In: Metabolic Adaptation in Plants During Abiotic Stress. Eds. Rama Krishna, A.,
Gill, S.S. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis, NewYork pp; 81-98.
Impact of nano ZnO on metabolic attributes and fluorescence kinetics of rice Seedlings.
(2018).Singh, A., Prasad S.M., Singh S. ISSN: 2215-1532, Environ.
Nanotechnol. Monit. Manag. 9, 42–49.
Cadmium toxicity and its amelioration by kinetin in tomato seedlings vis-à-vis ascorbate-
glutathione cycle (2018). Singh S., Singh, A., Srivastava, P.K., Prasad S.M.
ISSN: 1011-1344, J. Photochem. Photobiol. B: Biol. 178, 76–84. IF: 6.25
Application of nanotechnology to enhance the nutrient quality of food crop and
agricultural production. (2018). Mishra P., Singh, A., Mishra, R.R., Yean Ong S.,
.
Prasad S.M. In: Nanomaterials in Plants, Algae, and Microorganisms. pp; 453-
472
Regulation of plants metabolism in response to salt stress: an omics approach. (2017).
Singh M, Singh A, Prasad SM, Singh RK.Acta Physiol. Plant. 39: 48.
doi:10.1007/s11738-016-2345-x. IF: 2.35
Major influence on phytochrome and photosynthetic machinery under UV-B exposure
UV-B radiation. (2017). Singh A., Bashari G., Prasad S.M. In; UV-B Radiation
pp:123-142
Nanotechnology and its role in agro-ecosystem: a strategic perspective. (2016)A. Singh,
S. M. Prasad ISSN: 1735-1472. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.14: 2277-2300. IF:
2.86
Exploring untapped energy potential of urban solid waste. (2016). Vaish, B., Srivastava,
V., Singh, P., Singh, A., Singh, P.K., Singh, R.P. ISSN: 2363-8338. Energy Ecol.
Environ. 1, 323-342
Assessment of phytoremediaion potential of weed plants through oxidative biomarker and
antioxidant responses: A study to understand a mechanism (2016).Singh, A.,
Prasad, S.M., Singh, S., Singh M. Chem. Ecol. ISSN
0275-7540, 32(7); 684-706. IF: 2.24
Impact of Cd stress on cellular functioning and its amelioration by phytohormones: An
overview on regulatory network. (2016). Singh, S., Singh, A., Bashari, G.,
Prasad, S.M. Plant Growth Regul. ISSN: 0167-6903, 80:253-263. IF: 3.41
Evaluating the combined effects of pretilachlor and UV-B on two Azolla species (2015).
Prasad, S.M., Kumar, S., Parihar, P., Singh, A., Singh, R. Pesticide Biochem.
Physiol.ISSN: 0048-3575, 128; 45-56.IF: 3.93
Changes in physiological attributes and biochemical marker responses in vegetable crops
grown under cadmium stress: a comparative study(2015). Bashari, G., Singh, S.,
Singh, A., Prasad, S.M. Plant Arch. ISSN 0972-5210, 15(1), 170.
A lucrative technique to reduce Ni toxicity in Raphanus sativus plant by phosphate
amendment: Special reference to plant metabolism (2015). Singh A., Prasad,
S.M. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. ISSN: 1735-1472, 119, 89. IF: 6.29
Metal stress signaling in plants and management practices for its remediation: An
overview on technology advancement (2015). Singh A., Prasad, S.M. Int. J.
Environ. Sci.Technol.12, 366. IF: 2.86
Physiological, biochemical and growth responses of Azolla pinnata to chlorpyrifos and
cyprmethrin pesticides exposure: A comparative study (2014) Prasad, S.M.,
Singh A., Singh P. Chem. Ecol. ISSN 0275-7540. 31(3); 1-14. IF: 2.27
Effect of agro-industrial waste amendment on Cd uptake in Amaranthus caudatus grown
under contaminated soil: An Oxidative Biomarker Response (2014). Singh A.,
Prasad, S.M. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. ISSN: 0147-6513, 100, 113.IF: 6.29
Reduction in metal toxicity by applying different soil amendments in agricultural field
and its consequent effects on characteristics of Raphanus sativus (2013). Singh
A., Agrarwal, M. J. Agricul. Sci. Technol.ISSN 1680-7073, 15, 1564.
An eco-sustainable technique to reduce cadmium availability to Amaranthus caudatus
grown under agricultural waste and fertiliser amended soil: Growth and
.
physiological response (2013). Singh A., Prasad, S.M.Environ. Eng. Manage. J.
ISSN: 1582-959612, 2310. IF: 0.9
Management of metal contaminated soil by using soil amendment and fertiliser
application: An approach for cleaner environment (2012). Singh A., Prasad, S.M.
Plant Arch. ISSN:0972-5210, 12, 478.
Effects of wastewater irrigation on physical biochemical characteristics of soil and metal
partitioning Beta vulgaris L.: A comparative study (2012). Singh, A., Agrawal,
M. Agricul. Res. ISSN: 2249-720X1(4), 391
Management of heavy metal contaminated soil by using organic and inorganic fertilizer
Effect on plant performance (2011).Singh, A., Agrawal, M., IIOAB.ISSN: 0976–
3104, 30.
Reduction of heavy metal load in food chain: technology assessment (2011). Singh, A.,
Prasad, S.M., Rev. Environ. Sci. Technol. ISSN: 1569-1705, 10, 214. IF: 8.04
Metabolic responses of Azolla pinnata to cadmium stress: photosynthesis, antioxidative
system and Phytoremediation (2011). Prasad, S. M., Singh, A. Chem. Ecol.
ISSN 0275-7540, 13. IF: 2.24
Effects of municipal waste water irrigation on availability of heavy metals and morpho-
physiological characteristics of Beta vulgaris L. (2010), Singh, A., Agrawal, M.
ISSN : 0254-8704, J. Environ. Biol. 31 (5):727-736.
Risk assessment of heavy metal toxicity through contaminated vegetables from waste
water irrigated area of Varanasi, India (2010). Singh, A., Sharma, R.K., Agrawal,
M., Fiona, M. Trop. Ecol.ISSN 0564-3295, 51(2S), 387
The role of organic vs. inorganic fertilizers in reducing phytoavailability of heavy metals
in a wastewater-irrigated area (2010). Singh, A., Agrawal, M., Fiona, M. Ecol.
Eng.ISSN: 0925-8574 36, 1740. IF: 4.04
Health risk assessment of heavy metals via dietary intake of foodstuffs from the
wastewater irrigated site of a dry tropical area of India (2010). Singh, A.,
Sharma, R.K., Agrawal, M., Fiona, M. Food Chem. Toxicol. ISSN: 0278-6915,
48, 619. IF: 6.03
Effects of wastewater irrigation on physico-chemical properties of soil and availability of
heavy metals in soil and vegetables (2009). Singh, A., Sharma, R.K., Agrawal,
M., Fiona, M. Comm. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. ISSN 0010-3624, 40, 3490; IF1.37
Acid rain and its ecological consequences (2007).Singh A., Agrawal M.J. Environ.
Biol. ISSN : 0254-8704 29(1), 24
Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Vegetables: A Threat to Human Health (2007).
Agrawal S.B., Singh A., Sharma R.K., Agrawal M., Terres. Aqua. Toxicol.
ISSN: 0976-3104,1(2)
Books Edited
An edited book published (2021), “Water Pollution and Management Practices”
by Springer Nature, Singapur ISBN978-981-15-8358-2
.
An edited book published (2020), “Pesticide in Crop Production: Physiological
and Biochemical Action” by John Wiley and Sons, US. ISBN: 978-1-119-43219-7
An edited book published (2017), “Environmental Issues Surrounding Human
Overpopulation” by IGI, publisher, U.S.A. ISBN13: 9781522516835
An edited book published (2016), “Plant Responses to Xenobiotics” by Springer
Nature, Singapur. ISBN978-981-10-2860-1
Conferences/Seminar: total no. 28; recent detail is given below:
An invited talk in National Seminar on Socioeconomic and Environmental Issues and
Challenges In Current Pandemic Situation held on 20-21 Feb., 2021
A poster presented in the International E-Conference on Advances and Future
Outlook in Biotechnology and Crop Improvement For Sustainable Productivity
organized on 24-27th Nov., 2020
Presented a paper in the International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture
Development in Changing Scenario organized on 11-13th Oct., 2019
An invited talk in National Conference on Food Processing and Management
organized on 16th Oct. 2019
Project Sanctioned/completed as Principal Investigator:
IoE Grant of Rs 12,00,000/- from 2019-2022 on topic Exogenous Application of
Signaling Molecules and Its impact on metabolic attributes of vegetable Crops and
rhizosphere soil characteristics under metal stress: Productivity and Quality
Assessment (Sanctioned)
UGC- Start-Up grant of Rs. 10,00,000/- from 2018-2020 on topic Biogenic
formation ofcopperoxidenanoparticle from fruit peels and it application for growth
regulation of vegetable crops: A potential nutrient or nutritional hazard (completed)
Project Submitted as Principal Investigator:
CORE Research Grant, DST, New Delhi; 2021for grant Rs. 33,84288/- on topic
“Application of Agricultural Residues to Regulate Metal Toxicity in Food Crops
grown at Waste Water irrigated sites: State-Of-the-Art Remediation Approach”.
Membership of Scientific Societies
Life Membership of The Institute of Applied Sciences
Life member of Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological and Environmental,
Engineering Society
Life member of Indian Science Congress Association, Calcutta
Life Member of Indian Botanical Society
