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Dr Dr. A M Anthony Johnson

Assistant Professor

BIOTECHNOLOGY

20201001611

Viral Biotechnology, Genomics, Bioinformatics

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https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/470954

Professional QualificationJournal PublicationsBooks And Chapters PublishedResearch ProjectsPaper PresentationsWorkshop/Conference/Training ProgrammeContribution Through Clubs And CommitteesMembershipAwardsFaculty Development ProgramResource PersonsResearch Ids

Professional Qualification

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic DegreeSubjectUniversityAddress of the UniversityRank/ Medals
Master of Science (Distance Mode)BotanySri Venkateswara UniversityTirupati
Master of ScienceVirologySri Venkateswara UniversityTirupatiYes
Eligibility Details
CategorySubjectStatus
KSETLIFESCIENCECleared
NETAgricultural BiotechnologyCleared
PG Diploma Details
Programme NameMain SubjectUniversity NameStart DateEnd DateMark / Grade Obtained
Advance Diploma in BioinformaticsBioinformaticsOsmania University10-09-200308-09-2004First Division with Distinction
Post Doc Details
Institution NameInstitution AddressSubjectStart DateEnd DateOutcome
Sri Krishnadevaraya UniversityAnantapurViral Biotechnology/Transgenics03-07-201708-10-2020Development of dual virus disease resistant transgenic groundnut Arachis hypogaea L. conferring resi
Sri Krishnadevaraya UniversitySri Krishnadevaraya University, SV Puram, Anantapuramu - 515003 APLife Sciences, Viral Biotechnology03-07-201708-10-2020Development of TSV and GBNV resistant dual groundnut transgenic through RNAi
Sri Krishnadevaraya UniversitySri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur - 515003 Andhra PradeshViral Biotechnology - Life Sciences03-07-201402-07-2017Development of RNAi mediated citrus yellow mosaic Badnavirus (CMBV) resistant sweet orange (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck) transgenic plants and evaluation of developed transgenic citrus for CMBV resistance
Sri Krishnadevaraya UniversityAnantapurViral Biotechnology/Transgenics03-07-201402-07-2017Development of RNAi mediated citrus yellow mosaic Badnavirus (CMBV) resistant sweet orange (Citrus s
Sri Venkateswara UniversitySri Venkateswara University, Tirupati - 517502 Andhra PradeshLifesciences - Viral Biotechnology02-04-201202-07-2014Development of quick and sensitive methods for detection of citrus yellow mosaic virus (CMBV) infecting citrus species in India
Sri Venkateswara UniversitySri Venkateswara University, TirupatiViral Biotechnology/Diagnostics02-04-201202-07-2014Development of Quick and Sensitive Molecular diagnostics for detection of Citrus yellow mosaic badna
PhD Details
Title of ThesisUniversity / InstitutionUniversity AddressDate of RegistrationDate of CompletionDetails of papers published (Enter the total number of papers published / under process as part of Phd)Current Status
Genomics, Development of diagnostics of Citrus yellow mosaic Badnavirus(CMBV) infecting citrus speciSri Venkateswara UniversityTirupati09-09-200431-12-2011Awarded

Journal Publications

Publications
TitleName of JournalYearDOI/URLYour authorial positionHow many authorsClarivate IF
Biosorption and Symbiotic Potential of Horse Gram Rhizobia in Soils Contaminated with CobaltCurrent Microbiology2023https://doi.org/10.1007/s00284-023-03278-02nd5
Co-expression of stress-responsive regulatory genes, MuNAC4, MuWRKY3 and MuMYB96 associated with resistant-traits improves drought adaptation in transgenic groundnut (Arachis hypogaea l.) plantsFrontiers in Plant Science2022https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1055851Other10
Morpho-physiological responses and expression analysis of MYB94 transcription factor gene in four groundnut cultivars under drought and salinity stressJournal of Environmental Biology2022http://doi.org/10.22438/jeb/43/5/MRN-19592nd7
De novo Transcriptome Analysis of Drought-Adapted Cluster Bean (Cultivar RGC-1025) Reveals the Wax Regulatory Genes Involved in Drought ResistanceFrontiers in Plant Science2022https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.8681422nd7
): Nickel tolerance and biosorption potential of rhizobia associated with horse gram [Macrotyloma unInternational Journal of Phytoremediation2021https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2021.18841822nd5
Pathophysiology of high fat diet induced obesity: impact of probiotic banana juice on obesity associScientific Reports2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-73670-4Other19
Multilocus sequence analysis of a ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma australasia’- related strain associateJournal of Plant Pathology2020https://doi.org/10.1007/s42161-020-00704-1Other8
Overexpression of ß-Ketoacyl Co-A synthase1 gene Improves Tolerance of Drought Susceptible GroundnuFrontiers in plant science2019https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.01869Other9
Small RNA-based interactions between rice and the viruses which cause the tungro diseaseVirology2018https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virol.2018.07.022Other4
Inhibition of phytopathogenic fungi by Chitinase producing Rhizobium isolates obtained from root nodBangladesh Journal of Botany2018Other5
) A Novel WRKY Transcription Factor, MuWRKY3 (Macrotyloma uniflorum Lam. Verdc.) Enhances Drought StFrontiers in Plant Science2018https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.00346Other9
Molybdenum and zinc effect on symbiotic efficiency and pod formation of Horse gramAnnals of Arid zone2017http://epubs.icar.org.in/ejournal/index.php/AAZ/article/view/788632nd4
Heterologous expression of Infectious bursal disease virus VP2 gene in Chlorella pyrenoidosa as a moPlant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC)2017https://doi.org/10.1007/s11240-017-1268-62nd5
Citrus yellow mosaic badnavirus infecting citrus sp. – a threat to citrus industry and a quarantinJournal of General Plant Pathology2017https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10327-017-0702-21st4
First Report of Groundnut bud necrosis virus infecting Parthenium hysterophorus in India.Plant Disease2015https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-02-15-0162-PDNOther7
Genetic Characterization of Rhizobia Associated with Horse Gram [Macrotyloma uniflorum(Lam.)Verdc.]British Microbiology Research Journal2015DOI: 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/114572nd5
Development of Loop-mediated isothermal amplification and SYBR Green Real-time PCR methods for the dJournal of Virological Methods2014https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jviromet.2014.03.0131st3
First Report of Zucchini yellow mosaic virus Infecting Gherkin (Cucumis anguira) in IndiaIndian Journal of Virology (Renamed as Virus Disease)2013https://doi.org/10.1007/s13337-013-0134-31st6
First report of Tobacco streak ilarvirus infecting jasmine and horse gramNew Disease Reports2013http://dx.doi.org/10.5197/j.2044-0588.2013.028.007Other11
Bacilliform DNA-containing plant viruses in the tropics: commonalities within a genetically diverseMolecular Plant Pathology2013https://doi.org/10.1111/mpp.12046Other6
Plasmid profiles of salt tolerant rhizobia nodulating Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum)Journal of Environmental Biology2012http://www.jeb.co.in/journal_issues/201203_mar12/paper_07.pdf2nd4
Analysis of full-length sequences of two Citrus yellow mosaic badnavirus isolates infecting Citrus jVirus Genes2012DOI: 10.1007/s11262-012-0808-81st4
Homology Modeling of the coat protein of Cucumber mosaic virus strain banana Coat protein and buildiCurrent trends in Pharmacy and Biotechnology2011https://www.abap.co.in/index.php/home/issue/view/411st2
Production of Bacteriosin by Rhizobia obtained from Root nodules of Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) VerBangladesh Journal of Microbiology2011https://doi.org/10.3329/bjm.v28i2.118202nd4
Novel root nodule bacteria belonging to genus CaulobacterLetters in Applied Microbiology2011https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1472-765X.2011.03151.x2nd4
Association of a Potyvirus with mosaic disease of Gherkin (Cucumis anguira L.) in IndiaIndian Journal of Microbiology2010doi: 10.1007/s12088-010-0043-8Other4
Sequencing and computational analysis of complete genome sequences of Citrus yellow mosaic badna virVirus Genes2009DOI: 10.1007/s11262-009-0367-92nd4
A comparison of four DNA extraction methods for the detection of Citrus yellow mosaic badna virus frJournal of Virological Methods2008DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2008.05.0222nd4
Molecular detection and analysis of Chikungunya virus isolate causing epidemic in Rayalaseema regionIndian Journal of Medical Research2007https://journals.lww.com/ijmr/Abstract/2007/26060/Molecular_characterization_of_chikungunya_virus.8.2nd3

Books And Chapters Published

Book Chapter Published
Article TitleBook titleBook editorArticle pagesNo of ChaptersYour authorial positionYearISBNPublisher DetailsPlaceAre you the publisher of this book
GM Crops for Virus resistance - A PrimerGenetically Modified Crops Current Status, Prospects and Challenges Volume 2Kishor, P. B. Kavi, Rajam, M. V., Pullaiah, T257-33721st2020978-981-15-59Springer/NatureUSANo
MOSAIC DISEASE OF CITRUS – AN EMERGING AND ENDEMIC VIRUS DISEASE FROM INDIARecent Trends in Plant Virology. Edited by GP Rao, VK Baranwal, Bikash Mondal and Narayan RishiGP Rao, VK Baranwal, Bikash Mondal and Narayan Rishi351-37021st20121-933699-72-8Studium Press, USAUSANo
Bioinformatics: Molecular Sequence Analysis Applications in Plant Virology – A PrimerAnnual Review Plant Pathology edited by HN Gour and SM ReddyHN Gour and SM Reddy217-26022nd20088172335588Scientific PublishersIndiaNo

Research Projects

In house Project (Seed Money)
Title of ProjectProject Start DateProject End DateAmount Received
Genome Editing of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) to confer resistance against Peanut stem necrosis disease19-01-202618-01-2028500000
Projects
Type of ProjectLevelTitle of ProjectCurrent StatusFunding AgencyAmountProject Start DateProject End DateDuration
MajorNationalDevelopment of RNAi mediated citrus yellow mosaic Badnavirus (CMBV) resistant sweet orange (Citrus sCompletedSCIENCE & ENGINEERING RESEARCH BOARD (SERB)31 Lakhs03-07-201402-07-20173 Years

Paper Presentations

Presentations
Title of PaperTitle of Seminar/ConferenceOrganized byLevelStart DatePlaceCountryDuration
Transcriptome analysis of cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonaloba L. cv RGC-1025) reveals the differenNational Conference of Plant Physiology (NCPP-2019)Indian Society of Plant Physiology and Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, KeralaNational19-12-2019Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, KeralaIndiaThree Days
Real time screening of viral titre in mixed infection of Tobacco streak virus (TSV) and Groundnut buAP Science Congress 2018AP Akademi of Sciences and Yogi Vemana University, KadapaState09-11-2018Yogi Vemana University, KadapaIndiaThree Days
Sg-RT-PCR diagnosis of mosaic disease of Sweet Orange and RNAi mediated Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensiNational Seminar on “Recent Developments in Applied Microbiology and Biochemistry”Department of Microbiology, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, AnantapurOthers30-05-2018AnantapurIndiaTwo Days
Generation of Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange) Plants Expressing dsRNA of Citrus Yellow Mosaic Virus aAP Science Congress 2017Andhra University, VizagState05-11-2017Andhra University, VizagIndiaThree Days
Sequencing and Computational Analysis of Two Citrus yellow mosaic virus (CMBV) isolate genomes and DNational Conference of Indian Virological Society VIROCON 2014Tamilnadu Agricultural University, CoimbatoreNational01-12-2014TNAU, CoimbatoreIndiaThree Days
Genomics, Diagnostics of Citrus yellow mosaic Badnavirus(CMBV) – -an insight into Citrus virus disUGC Sponsored National Conference on YVU Plant Biology – 2014 (YVUPB-2014)Department of Botany, Yogi Vemana University, KadapaNational24-02-2014Yogi Vemana University, KadapaIndiaTwo Days
Zucchini yellow mosaic virus, a devastating viral mosaic disease affecting Cucumis anguira (Gherkin)International Conference on “Environmental Impact on Human Health and Therapeutic Challenges”, 6Department of Virology, S.V. University, TirupatiInternational20-12-2012Sri Venkateswara University, TirupatiIndiaThree Days
Genomics and Diagnostics of Citrus yellow mosaic Badnavirus (CMBV) – a threat to Citrus industry iInternational Conference on “Environmental Impact on Human Health and Therapeutic Challenges”, 6Department of Virology, S.V. University, TirupatiInternational20-12-2012Sri Venkateswara University, TirupatiIndiaThree Days
Annotation of Genome of Citrus yellow mosaic Badnavirus (CMBV) isolates infecting rough lemon and sw9th National Conference of Indian Association of Applied Microbiologists [IAAM] on “Current TrendsDepartment of Microbiology, Periyar University, SalemInternational14-10-2011Periyar University, SalemIndiaTwo Days
Genomics of Citrus yellow mosaic Badnavirus (CMBV) isolates infecting Rough Lemon and Sweet Orange fAnnual Conference of Society for Biotechnologists (India) and National conference on “Emerging TreDepartment of Biotechnology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, IndiaNational24-09-2011Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, IndiaIndiaThree Days
Natural occurrence of isolates of Zucchini yellow mosaic virus infecting Cucumis anguira (Gherkin) aNational Seminar on “Current trends in Viral diseases and its diagnosis”Department of Microbiology, Periyar University, SalemNational03-03-2011Periyar University, SalemIndiaTwo Days
First report on Natural occurrence of isolate of Zucchini yellow mosaic virus infecting Cucumis anguXIX IVS National conference (Virocon - 2010) on “Recent trends in viral disease problems and managDepartment of Virology, Sri Venkateswara University, TirupatiNational18-03-2010Sri Venkateswara University, TirupatiIndiaTwo Days
Molecular biodiversity of Citrus yellow mosaic virus (CMBV) isolates infecting citrus species in IndInternational Seminar on “Plant Biotechnology and Genomics Towards A New Green Revolution” (ISPBYogi Vemana University, KadapaNational06-02-2009Yogi Vemana University, KadapaIndiaTwo Days
Cloning, Sequencing and Sequence analysis of a 3.2 Kbp clone of Citrus yellow mosaic virus infecting2nd Asian congress of Mycology and Plant Pathology on “Microbial Diversity for Asian Prosperity”Osmania University, HyderabadNational19-12-2007Osmania University, HyderabadIndiaOthers
Molecular Characterisation and detection of Citrus yellow mosaic Badnavirus (CMBV) infecting Citrus International Conference on “Emerging and Reemerging Viral Diseases of Tropics and SubtropicsIndian Agricultural Research Institute, New DelhiInternational11-12-2007Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New DelhiIndiaOthers
Test for Molecular Diagnosis of Citrus yellow mosaic virus infecting Sweet Orange: a step in control10th International Plant Virus Epidemiology Symposium on “Controlling Epidemics of Emerging and EsICRISAT, Patancheru, HyderabadInternational01-10-2007ICRISAT, Patancheru, HyderabadIndiaOthers
Modeling of Coat Protein of Cucumber mosaic virus infecting banana and building of its virion from tNational Symposium on “Molecular Diagnostics for management of Viral Diseases”Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New DelhiNational14-10-2004Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New DelhiIndiaThree Days

Workshop/Conference/Training Programme

Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)
Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceDuration
Hydra Model system in Teaching and ResearchWorkshopNationalNational Centre For Biological Sciences, (NCBS), Bengaluru27-05-2025NCBS, Bengaluru3 Days
Genome Informatics Across ScalesConferenceInternationalNational Centre For Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru23-04-2025NCBS, Bengaluru4 Days
Microphysiological SystemsWorkshopNationalCPHMS,Hyderabad and C-CAMP, Bangalore19-08-2024Bangalore6

Contribution Through Clubs And Committees

Contribution through Clubs
Name of ClubRoleStart DateEnd Date
GREEN GENE GUILDCoordinator01-10-2022
AICUFJoint Coordinator20-09-202128-06-2022

Membership

Membership (Research body/Professional Association)
Name of the BodyLevelStart DateEnd DateAny other Information
WORLD SOCIETY FOR VIROLOGYInternational01-01-2025
Indian Virological SocietyNational10-09-2023
Indian Society for Plant Physiology (ISPP)National21-12-2019
Indian Association of Applied Microbiologists (IAAM)National22-03-201222-03-2012

Awards

Name of Award/AchievementLevelAwarded byPlaceDateDuration of Fellowship
Co-ConvenorNationalSt Josephs UniversityBengaluru28-03-2025
External chair for Conference Oral PresentationsNationalJyoti Nivas College, BengaluruBengaluru05-02-2025
Puraskara 2024OthersSt Josephs University, BangaloreBangalore18-05-2024Not applicable
Associate Fellow, AP Akademi of Sciences, Andhra PradeshStateAP Akademi of Sciences, Andhra PradeshAP Akademi of Sciences, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh07-11-2016Life time
Young Scientist Award for Best Oral Presentation (30 Years and Above Category)NationalAssociation of Biotechnology and Pharmacy (ABAP) and Department of virologyDepartment of virology, SV University, Tirupati22-12-2012
Young Scientist Award for Best Poster PresentationNationalAssociation of Biotechnology and Pharmacy (ABAP)Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati22-12-2012
Ist Best Oral Presentation Award at Annual National Conference of the Indian Association of Applied NationalPeriyar University, SalemPeriyar University, Salem14-10-2011
Shri C.V. Jacob award for the Best Original Paper presented (Oral) in Plant Biotechnology/SpicesNationalSociety for Biotechnologists (India)India26-09-2011
Young Gun Award for Best Oral PresentationNationalDepartment of Biotechnology and Centre for Bioinformation, Tumkur University, TumkurTumkur University, Tumkur18-09-2011

Faculty Development Program

Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byPlaceDate FromDate To
JESCOL IIOther OrientationOthersHRDC, Ashirvad Center, BangaloreBangalore18-07-202420-07-2024
2nd Drosophila Hands-on workshopWorkshopNationalNational Centre for Biological Sciences, BengaluruBengaluru29-05-202404-06-2024
Two week Refresher Cours eon BiochemistryRefresher CoursesNationalHRDC, North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) MeghalayaShillong Meghalaya13-09-202327-09-2023
4-Week Faculty Induction/Orientation Programme for “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher EducationOrientation ProgrammesNationalTeaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College, University of DelhiNew Delhi22-06-202321-07-2023
Managing Online Classes & Co-creating MOOCS 27.0Refresher CoursesOnlineTEACHING LEARNING CENTRE, RAMANUJAN COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF DELHINEW DELHI06-06-202320-06-2023
Online one week Faculty Development Programme on “Education 4.0”MOOCs completedOnlineTeaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College, University of DelhiNEWDELHI01-06-202307-06-2023
Hands on training cum workshop on Next Generation SequencingWorkshopNationalCentre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) and Premas Life SciencesCentre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), Bengaluru26-11-202128-11-2021
Indo-Swiss workshop on “Genetic Variant Analysis”WorkshopInternationalC-Camp, Bangalore, India. and Functional Genomics Center, University of Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandOnline, Bangalore09-03-202112-03-2021
Hands on course on “Essentials of Research Writing & Using Mendeley Reference Manager”Talks attendedStateUniversity of Mysore and Elsevier Research AcademyOnline, Bangalore27-11-202027-11-2020
Certificate course on Technology Enabled LearningWorkshopOthersAmity University, New DelhiOnline, New Delhi10-07-202027-07-2020
Science Writing WorkshopWorkshopNationalCurrent Science Association, BangaloreIndian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore07-11-201609-11-2016
DBT Sponsored Short term training course on “Plant Genetic Engineering”WorkshopNationalDept. of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, Bharathidasan University, TiruchirapalliTrichy, Tamilnadu27-11-201313-12-2013
Training Programme on Nano-Herbal TechnologyWorkshopNationalCentre for Nanoscience and Technology, Anna University, Chennai and Armats Biotek, ChennaiCentre for Nanoscience and Technology, Anna University, Chennai and Armats Biotek, Chennai08-07-201312-07-2013
DBT Sponsored training programme on “Whole Genome Sequencing and Annotation”WorkshopNationalDivision of Bioinformatics, Indian Institute of Spice Research (IISR), CalicutCalicut21-03-201225-03-2012
Hands on Workshop on Biophysical and Biotechnological Research Techniques for Scientists and ScholarWorkshopNationalAU-KBC Research Centre, MIT, Anna University Campus, ChennaiAnna University Campus, Chennai25-07-201127-07-2011

Resource Persons

Title of the ProgramRoleLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceCountry
National Conference on Advances in Biological Sciences and Phytotherapeutics Research (ABSPR-2025)Invited TalkNationalSt. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli24-09-2025SAIL HALL, SJC, TiruchirapalliIndia
Guest LectureInvited TalkCollege levelCollege of Veterinary Science, Proddatur21-01-2023Proddatur, YSR Kadapa DistrictIndia
ICAR Winter School on Molecular Diagnosis of Diseases of Small RuminantsInvited TalkNationalDepartment Of Virology , SV Veterinary University, Tirupati04-10-2017Department Of Virology , SV Veterinary University, TirupatiIndia
Brain storming Dialogue on Viral and Greening Diseases of Citrus: Challenges and Way ForwardInvited TalkNationalCentral Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur28-07-2015Central Citrus Research Institute, NagpurIndia
National workshop on BioinformaticsInvited TalkNationalDepartment of Zoology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati16-12-2005Department of Zoology, Sri Venkateswara University, TirupatiIndia
DBT funded workshop cum training programme on “Role of Bioinformatics in AgricultureInvited TalkNational WorkshopCentral Research Institute for Jute and Allied fibres (ICAR), Barrackpore, Kolkota03-04-2005Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied fibres (ICAR), Barrackpore, KolkotaIndia

Research Ids

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https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=APRmBMMAAAAJ&hl=enhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/A-M-Anthony-Johnson?ev=hdr_xprfhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3462-6186https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=24167958300https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/470954
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