Our Team

Dr. Asha Jyoti Bharati – Ph.D. Biotechnology, M.Sc Biotechnology, B.Sc Biotechnology

 

My expertise spans plant tissue culture, medicinal plants, plant biology, plant genetics, secondary metabolites, and plant biochemistry. My technical expertise is SEO and scientific and food blogging for more than 8 years. I’ve contributed significantly to research with 12 papers and 4 chapters in leading global journals. I have a research experience of more than 10 years and teaching experience of 6 years to master’s and undergraduate students. Currently consulting some of the leading plant tissue culture labs in India for protocol establishment.

List of Publications 

1. Bansal, S. Bharati, A. J., and Bansal, Y. K. (2013). Efficient in vitro Regeneration of a Medicinal Plant Harsinghar (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis). Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology, 22(2): 137-142.
2. Bansal, S., Bharati, A. J., and Bansal, Y. K. (2013) Isolation and identification of flavonoid from in vitro and naturally grown Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Harsingar) -a medicinally important plant. Research In Plant Biology, 3(6): 17-22.
3. Bansal, S. Bharati, A. J., and Bansal, Y. K. (2013). In vitro Callogenesis and Phytochemical Screening of Harsingar (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis) a Multipotent Medicinal Tree. International Journal of Pharm Tech Research, 5(4): 1786-1793.
4. Bharati, A. J. and Bansal Y. K. (2013). Elephant creeper (Argyreia nervosa Burm F.): An important hallucinogenic plant with immense medicinal potential. Int Pharmaceutica Scientia3(3): 50-54.
5. Bharati, A. J. and Bansal Y. K. (2014). In vitro production of flavonoids: a review. World Jour Pharmacy Pharmaceut Sci. 3 (6): 508-533.
6. Bharati, A. J., and Bansal Y. K. (2014). Phytochemical investigation on nature grown and in vitro raised plants of Vriddhadaaruka (Argyreia nervosa). Ancient Science of Life 34(2): 80-84.
7. Bharati, A. J., and Bansal Y. K. (2015). In vitro propagation and GC-MS study of Argyreia nervosa f.: An endangered ornamental and medicinal plant.
8. Bharati, A. J. and Bansal Y. K. (2015). In vitro propagation, effect of additives, and profiling of flavonoids in Argyreia nervosa an endangered medicinal plant by HPLC–ESI-Q-TOF MS (Communicated).
9. Bansal, S. Bharati, A. J., and Bansal, Y. K. (2015). In vitro propagation of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis and profiling of flavonoids by HPLC–ESI-Q-TOF MS (Communicated).

10. In Vitro Production of Alkaloids: A Review by Asha Bharati, 2021

Chapter contributed to Books

1. Bharati, A. J., Bansal, S., and Bansal, Y. K. (2013). Efficient Multiple Shoot Regeneration in Medicinal Tree Harsinghar (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis). In: Sustainable Biodiversity Conservation in the Landscape (Eds. O.P. Chaubey and R Prakash). pp: 171-177.
2. Bansal, Y. K. and Bharati, A. J. Selective protocols for in vitro propagation and secondary metabolite production Springer, The Netherlands entitled “Biotechnological strategies for the conservation of medicinal and ornamental climbers”.

Abstracts

1. Bansal, Y. K. and Bharati, A. J. (2010). In vitro regeneration of Harsinghar (Nyctanthes arbor-tris-tis Linn.)- An important medicinal plant. In: National Seminar on Current Advances in Bioscience: Application in Health, Environment, and Agriculture, Deptt. Of Botany, Hitkarini Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jabalpur. 69, p.
2. Bharati, A. J., Bansal, Shikha and Bansal, Y. K. (2012). Efficient Multiple Shoot Regeneration in Medicinal Tree Harsinghar (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn.) in vitro. In: National seminar on Strategy for restoration of forest biodiversity of natural forests and plantations at State Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur. 57, p.
3. Bharati, A. J., and Bansal, Y. K. (2013). Identification of Flavonoids “Quercetin” from in vitro cultures of Nyctanthes arbor-tristisLinn. In: National seminar on Frontiers in modern biology: from discovery to applications. St. Aloysius College, Jabalpur. 94-95, p.
4. Bharati, A. J. & Bansal, S. (2013). Effect of cytokinins on multiple shoot induction in Nyctanthes arbor-tristis. 100th Indian Science Congress, Kolkata.
5. Bharati, A. J. (2013). The effect of cytokinin types and their concentration on in vitro multiplication of Harsinghar (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn.). 28th M.P. Young Scientist Congress by MP Biotechnology Council, Bhopal. 119,p.
6. Bharati, A. J. (2012). Multiple shoot regeneration in medicinal tree Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn. 35th All India Botanical Conference at M.S. University Baroda, Vadodara (Gujarat). 210, p.

Content writing team

Ahana Mitra – M.Sc. Zoology

Ahana Mitra, a zoology teacher with 22 years of experience, excels in teaching higher classes. Her strength lies in understanding students’ specific needs and simplifying complex biological concepts into clear, precise lessons.As a writer, her key asset is making intricate and complicated topics accessible. In essence, Ahana Mitra’s expertise lies in combining extensive teaching experience with the ability to communicate complex ideas in a straightforward manner.

 

Ankita Gangopadhaya – M.Sc. Geography & Environment Management, B.Sc. Geography, B.Ed.

Bharat Awasthi – B.Tech. Mechatronics student

Bharat Awasthi is a B.Tech. Mechatronics student at Government Engineering College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. In his 3rd year (5th Sem), he excelled academically with achievements in exams like NDA, JEE Mains, and multiple Olympiads. Bharat’s keen interests lie in artificial intelligence, chemistry, and physics. He possesses a unique skill set for simplifying complex topics through clear diagrams, making information easily readable and comprehensible.

Deva Singh- B.Sc. Hons. in Biomedical Sciences, MBA

Deva Singh holds a B.Sc. Hons. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Delhi and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Business Management. With a unique flair for making topics interesting and simple, his specialization includes biotechnology, medical biology, and subjects related to food and nutrition.

 

Manisha Bharati – B.A. (Honours) Geography

Manisha Bharati has an Undergraduate (Honours) degree in Geography from Burdwan University, W.B. India. She is a passionate writer and is interested in topics like geography, earth, ecosystem, and ecology. she has been in the field of content writing for the last three years. She is an expert in writing the topics in precise up to points with easy diagrams that can be easily understandable.

Neetu Ladiya – M.Sc. Biotechnology, B.Sc. Biotechnology, B.Ed.

Neetu Ladiya is a dedicated professional with a passion for both teaching and scientific writing. Currently serving as a biology teacher in a government school, Neetu imparts knowledge to higher secondary classes, accumulating a rich teaching experience spanning six years.

Beyond the classroom, Neetu has honed her skills as a content developer for three years. Her proficiency lies in writing precise articles with easy comprehension for both school and college students. This dual expertise, as an experienced educator and content developer, reflects her commitment to making scientific concepts accessible and engaging for students at various educational levels.

Pritha Chowdhury – M.Sc. Botany, B.Ed

Pritha Chowdhury is a postgraduate in botany at Kalyani University, also completed graduation in botany and a B.Ed from Kalyani University, W.B., India. She specializes in Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Biometry, and Plant Breeding. She is also having one research paper. Also competed in multiple olympiads (maths and English) and secured ranks.

As a scientific content writer, she has a unique ability to delve into intricate topics and provides detailed insight with well-crafted diagrams.

 

 

Sushmita Mukhopadhyay – M.Sc. life sciences

Sushmita holds a Master’s degree in Life sciences with specialization in Industrial Biotechnology from BBMK University, Dhanbad, India. She also has working experience as a Junior academic researcher in Royal Research Kolakata as a content writer. Her interest areas in scientific writing are biotechnology, industrial biology, microbiology, and biochemistry.

 

 

 

Richa Pachori – M.Sc. Biochemistry

Richa holds a Master’s degree in Biochemistry from Barkatullah University, Bhopal, and a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Jabalpur Home Science College, India. Her interest areas in scientific writing are biochemistry, chemistry, and biotechnology.