Research

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Title :

Deciphering gene co expression network of salinity stress responsive genes

Area of research :

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Focus area :

Theoretical Sciences

Principal Investigator :

Dr. Rajesh Mehrotra, Birla Institute Of Technology & Science Pilani, Goa

Timeline Start Year :

2023

Timeline End Year :

2026

Contact info :

Details

Executive Summary :

Gene-environment interactions are very critical in determining the yield of any crop type. It implies that in altered environment gene co expression networks will alter. In the proposed study I intend to undertake how salinity affects the gene co expression network so that we can identify the key players contributing to salinity stress response. In the present study I intend to undertake how salinity affects the gene co expression network. This study will have great agricultural impact beacause it is projected that by 2025 India will have 11.7Mha area under salinity and sodicity. The finding of this theoretical research can be useful in designing future experiments to combat salinity stress which will have great impact on the annual budget of the Government.

Total Budget (INR):

6,60,000

Organizations involved