Biotechnology

Faculty Details

Subhankar Roy Barman Associate Professor
Joined the Institute in 2010
srbarman[dot]bt[at]nitdgp[dot]ac[dot]in
Publication

14

Publications

6

Sponsored Projects

0

Consultancy Projects
Education

6

Doctoral Students

0

UG Students

0

PG Dissertation
Education
Ph.D. in Plant Molecular Genetics (2000 – 2005), MSU, Baroda & ETH, Zurich, Switzerland
M.Sc. in Biotechnology (1998 – 2000), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara
B.Sc. in Agriculture (1993 - 1997), BCKV, Mohanpur, West Bengal
Work Experiences

 

1. Associate Professor (2018 - till date)
2. Assistant Professor, Grade I (2014 - 2018)
3. Assistant Professor, Grade II (2010 - 2014)
4. Research Scientist, Centre for Genome Research, MSU, Vadodara (2008 - 2010)
5. Post-Doctoral Researcher, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Kentucky, USA (2006 - 2008)
6. Scientist, Institute of Plant Sciences, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, Switzerland (2000 - 2002)
Research Interest

Molecular Plant - Pathogen Interactions:

  1. Mechanisms of GPCR-signalling in rice blast fungus in relation to infection-related development.

  2. Linkage between secondary metabolism and fungal pathogenesis in rice blast fungus.

  3. RNAi-mediated genetic enhancement of blast disease resistance in rice.

  4. Genetic, biochemical and molecular investigations into cell wall integrity / remodeling pathway in rice blast fungus.

Projects

 

Title Investigator Co-investigator Sponsered Agency Duration Status

Functional inter-connection between WISH and cell wall biosynthesis / remodeling pathway in rice blast fungus.

 Dr. S. Roy-Barman   DST-SERB 2022-25 Ongoing

Investigation of functional connection between cAMP-dependent signaling pathway and MoWISH, a gene encoding a novel GPCR in rice blast fungus

 Dr. S. Roy-Barman   DST-SERB 2018-2021 Completed

RNAi-based resistance to rice blast fungus

 Dr. S. Roy-Barman   DBT 2013-2017 Completed

Pathogenesis of rice blast fungus

 Dr. S. Roy-Barman   DBT 2013-2016 Completed
Functional genomics of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) in Magnaporthe oryzae Dr. S. Roy-Barman   DST-SERB 2011-2014 Completed
Isolation and characterization of Magnaporthe oryzae mutants to study early events of pathogenesis Prof. B. B. Chattoo Dr. S. Roy-Barman DBT 2009-2014 Completed

 

Teachings

B.Tech.

M.Tech.

Odd Semester

Even Semester

Odd Semester

Even Semester

BT502

(Cell & Tissue Culture) [3]

 

BT1001

(Molecular Biology & rDNA Technology) [4]

BT9054

(Molecular Plant Pathogen Interactions) [3]

BTE724

(Molecular Plant Pathology) [3]

 

NA

BT2051

(Molecular Biology & rDNA Technology Lab) [3]

 

BTO740

(Genetic Engiineering) [3]

(Open Elective)

BTC01

(Life Science)

NA

NA

Credit: 9

Credit: 2

Credit: 4

Credit: 6

 

UG Students

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PG Students

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Doctoral Students

Atrayee Sarkar

Atrayee Sarkar

PhD (Submitted)
RNAi-based resistance to rice blast fungus
Atrayee Sarkar

Atrayee Sarkar

PhD (Submitted)
RNAi-based resistance to rice blast fungus
Mousumi Biswas

Mousumi Biswas

PhD (Ongoing)
Dependence of MoWISH on cAMP-dependent signalling pathway
Mousumi Biswas

Mousumi Biswas

PhD (Ongoing)
Dependence of MoWISH on cAMP-dependent signalling pathway
Pallabi Saha

Pallabi Saha

PhD (Completed)
LaeA - Its role in molecular pathogenesis of Magnaporthe oryzae
Pallabi Saha

Pallabi Saha

PhD (Completed)
LaeA - Its role in molecular pathogenesis of Magnaporthe oryzae
Nazmiara Sabnam

Nazmiara Sabnam

PhD (Completed)
Functional genomics of GPCRs in Magnaporthe oryzae
Nazmiara Sabnam

Nazmiara Sabnam

PhD (Completed)
Functional genomics of GPCRs in Magnaporthe oryzae
Chandrima Roy

Chandrima Roy

PhD (Ongoing)
Identification of molecular mechanisms of MoLAEA function with respect to synthesis of penicillin in rice blast fungus
Chandrima Roy

Chandrima Roy

PhD (Ongoing)
Identification of molecular mechanisms of MoLAEA function with respect to synthesis of penicillin in rice blast fungus
Debarpita Dutta

Debarpita Dutta

PhD (Ongoing)
Functional inter-connection between WISH and cell wall biosynthesis / remodelling pathway in rice blast fungus
Debarpita Dutta

Debarpita Dutta

PhD (Ongoing)
Functional inter-connection between WISH and cell wall biosynthesis / remodelling pathway in rice blast fungus

Projects

Sl.No. Title Name of the PI Name of the CoPIs Funding Agency Amount (Rs.) Project Type Project Status Date of Initiation Date of Completion
1 Functional interconnection between WISH and cell wall biosynthesis / remodeling pathway in rice blast fungus Roy-Barman, S. Sabnam, N. and Adhikary, U. DST 7,000,000 Sponsored Ongoing 2022
2 Investigation of functional connection between cAMP-dependent signaling pathway and MoWISH, a gene encoding a novel GPCR in rice blast fungus Roy-Barman, S. Mukhopadhyay, S. DST-Govt of India 5,000,000 Sponsored Completed 2018 2021
3 RNAi-based resistance to rice blast fungus Roy-Barman, S. Mukhopadhyay, S. DBT, Govt of India 5,000,000 Sponsored Completed 2013 2017
4 Pathogenesis of rice blast fungus Roy-Barman, S. Mukhopadhyay, S. DBT, Govt of India 4,500,000 Sponsored Completed 2013 2016
5 Functional genomics of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) in Magnaporthe oryzae Roy-Barman, S. NA DST–SERC Ramanna Fellowship Grant 2,300,000 Sponsored Completed 2011 2014
6 Isolation and characterization of Magnaporthe oryzae mutants to study early events of pathogenesis Roy-Barman, S. Chattoo, B. B. Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India 34,000,000 Sponsored Completed 2009 2014

Projects

Sl.No. Title Name of the PI Name of the CoPIs Funding Agency Amount (Rs.) Project Type Project Status Date of Initiation Date of Completion
1 Functional interconnection between WISH and cell wall biosynthesis / remodeling pathway in rice blast fungus Roy-Barman, S. Sabnam, N. and Adhikary, U. DST 7,000,000 Sponsored Ongoing 2022
2 Investigation of functional connection between cAMP-dependent signaling pathway and MoWISH, a gene encoding a novel GPCR in rice blast fungus Roy-Barman, S. Mukhopadhyay, S. DST-Govt of India 5,000,000 Sponsored Completed 2018 2021
3 RNAi-based resistance to rice blast fungus Roy-Barman, S. Mukhopadhyay, S. DBT, Govt of India 5,000,000 Sponsored Completed 2013 2017
4 Pathogenesis of rice blast fungus Roy-Barman, S. Mukhopadhyay, S. DBT, Govt of India 4,500,000 Sponsored Completed 2013 2016
5 Functional genomics of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) in Magnaporthe oryzae Roy-Barman, S. NA DST–SERC Ramanna Fellowship Grant 2,300,000 Sponsored Completed 2011 2014
6 Isolation and characterization of Magnaporthe oryzae mutants to study early events of pathogenesis Roy-Barman, S. Chattoo, B. B. Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India 34,000,000 Sponsored Completed 2009 2014

Projects

Sl.No. Title Name of the PI Name of the CoPIs Funding Agency Amount (Rs.) Project Type Project Status Date of Initiation Date of Completion
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Journals

ID Details Year
2021 1. Optimisation of a rapid and efficient transformation protocol for fungal blast-susceptible indica rice cultivars HR-12 and CO-39 Atrayee Sarkar, Indhumathi Srinivasan and Subhankar Roy-Barman Plant Biotechnology Accepted SCI Japanese Society for Plant Biotechnology 2021
2020 2. MoLAEA Regulates Secondary Metabolism in Magnaporthe oryzae Saha, P. Ghosh, S. and Roy-Barman, S. mSphere (Eukaryotic Cell) 5, 2, e00936-19. SCI American Society for Microbiology 2020
2020 3. Comparative analysis of secondary metabolite gene clusters in different strains of Magnaporthe oryzae Pallabi Saha, Atrayee Sarkar, Nazmiara Sabnam, Meghana D.Shirke, H.B. Mahesh, Aman Nikhil, Anantharamanan Rajamanie, Malali Gowda, Subhankar Roy-Barman FEMS Microbiology Letters Accepted SCI Oxford University Press 2020
2018 4. The role of the global regulator of secondary metabolism LaeA in different fungi Saha, P. and Roy-Barman, S. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology 31 (1), 1 – 5 SCI British Journal of Applied Science & Technology 2018
2017 5. WISH, a Novel CFEM GPCR is Indispensable for Surface Sensing, Asexual and Pathogenic Differentiation in Rice Blast Fungus Sabnam, N. and Roy-Barman, S. Fungal Genetics and Biology 105, 37–51. SCI Elsevier 2017
2010 6. Cryptochrome 2 and phototropin 2 regulate resistance protein-mediated viral defense by negatively regulating an E3 ubiquitin ligase Jeong, R-D., Chandra-Shekara, A. C., Roy-Barman, S., Navarre, D-R., Klessig, D., Kachroo, A., Kachroo, P. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. 107: 13538-13543. SCI United States National Academy of Sciences 2010
2009 7. Genomic Resources of Magnaporthe oryzae (GROMO): A comprehensive and integrated database on rice blast fungus Thakur, S., Jha, S., Roy-Barman, S., Chattoo, B. B. BMC Genomics 10: 316. SCI United States National Academy of Sciences 2009
2007 8. Plastidial fatty acid levels regulate resistance gene-dependent defense signaling in Arabidopsis. Chandra-Shekara, A.C, Venugopal, S.C., Roy Barman, S., Kachroo, A., Kachroo, P. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 104: 7277-7282. SCI United States National Academy of Sciences 2007
2006 9. Molecular mapping of a novel blast resistance gene Pi38 in rice using SSLP and AFLP markers. Gowda, M., Roy-Barman, S., Chattoo, B. B. Plant Breeding 125: 596-599. SCI Wiley Online Library 2006
2006 10. Expression of the lipid transfer protein Ace-AMP1 in transgenic wheat enhances antifungal activity and defense responses. Roy-Barman, S., Sautter, C., Chattoo, B. B. Transgenic Research 15: 435-446. SCI Springer 2006
2005 11. Rice blast fungus sequenced Roy-Barman, S. and Chattoo, B. B. Current Science 89: 930-931. SCI Indian Academy of Sciences 2005
2004 12. Identification of a major blast resistance gene in the rice cultivar ‘Tetep’ Barman, S. R., Gowda, M., Venu, R. C., Chattoo, B. B. Plant Breeding 123: 300-302. SCI Wiley Online Library 2004

Conferences

ID Details Year
1.  Roy-Barman S and Chattoo BB. (2013). Engineering disease resistance in rice. In: Muralidharan K and Siddiq EA, eds. International Dialogue on Perception and Prospects of Designer Rice. Society for Advancement of Rice Research, Directorate of Rice Research, Hyderabad 500030, India, pp 164-172. Roy-Barman, S., (2013), Genetic improvement of crop plants, a conference on High Tech Vegetable Cultivation, University of Calcutta; pages 45 – 54; ISBN 978-93-5258-582-3.

Books

ID Title

Roy-Barman et al., (2018), Recent advances in the development of transgenic crop plants, biosafety aspects and future perspectives; In Plant Biotechnology: Principles, Techniques and Applications. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9781771885812 - CAT# N11896.

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Roy-Barman et al., (2018), Recent advances in the development of transgenic crop plants, biosafety aspects and future perspectives; In Plant Biotechnology: Principles, Techniques and Applications. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9781771885812 - CAT# N11896.

Patents

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Awards and Recognitions
  1. DST Fast-track Young Scientist, 2011 (2011 - 2014)
  2. PDF under National Science Foundation, USA (2006 - 2008)
  3. Scientist in Indo-Swiss Collaborative Project (2001 - 2002)
  4. JRF/SRF in Rockefeller Foundation Project (2000 - 2001)
  5. Invited Talks: Bose Institute, Kolkata; BNB College of Science, Mumbai; University of Calcutta, Kolkata
  6. Examiner of Several External PhD theses (C-CAMP, NCBS, Bangalore; Sikkim Manipal University, Mangalore, S. P. University, Anand, KIIT University etc.)
  7. Reviewer / Editorial Board Member: A few International Journals like mBio, Microbial Biotechnology etc.
Administrative Responsibilities
  1. Faculty Advisor, “Prakriti” – the environmental club of NIT Durgapur students (2019 – till date)
  2. Convener, 12th to 15th Convocation, Printing & Distribution of Invitations, NIT Durgapur (2016-2019)
  3. Associate Dean (Academic & Examination), NIT Durgapur (Jan, 2016 – till date)
  4. Convener, Committee on Roles & Structures of Cells, Centres, Departments, Schools etc.  (2016-2017)
  5. Member; Administrative Reforms Committee, NIT Durgapur (Dec, 2015 - April, 2016)
  6. Convener, Hostel Tender Committee (for Equipments & Furnitures), NIT Durgapur (2014 - 2016)
  7. Warden; Sir J. C. Bose Hall of Residence, NIT Durgapur (June, 2013 - March, 2016)
  8. Member, Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC) (Since 2015)
  9. Member, Anti-Ragging Duties (2010 - 2018)
  10. Member, Preparation of NIT Durgapur Annual Report (2011 - 2013)
  11. Member, TEQIP Phase-II (Project Implementation Committee) (2012 - 2015)
  12. Member Secretary, Departmental Academic Committee (BT)  (2010 - 2013)
  13. Coordinator for development / restructuring of the Dept. (BT) (2011 - 2014)
  14. Instrument-in-Charge (BT) (Since 2012)
  15. Radiological Safety Officer (Since 2016)
  16. Member, Admission Committee (BT) (Since 2011)
  17. Departmental Training & Placement Officer (BT) (2011 - 2013)
  18. Member Secretary, Departmental Research Programme Committee (BT) (2011 - 2012)
Contact

Phone: +91-9434789002; Whatsapp: +91-8327485011
Email: subhankar.roybarman@bt.nitdgp.ac.in, sroybarman@gmail.com

Miscellaneous
Specializations: Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Plant Pathology, Functional Genomics
Established: New laboratories, Plant Tissue Culture Facility, Greenhouse for rice
Developed New Courses: Molecular Plant Pathogen Interactions; GM Crops, Functional Genomics, Molecular Plant Pathology etc.
Convener: 3 Workshops / Conferences (National)

  • Research Collaborations:

  1. Center for Genomics Discovery, Trans Disciplinary University, Bangalore

  2. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai

  3. Centre for Genome Research, MSU, Vadodara

  4. Yenepoya University, Mysore

 

  • Membership Availed:

  1. The American Phytopathological Society (APS), USA.

  2. Society of Biological Chemists (SBC), India.

 

Academic Identity

Orcid Id
0000-0002-2927-3809
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Researcher Id
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Subhankar-Roy-Barman
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