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info@sliit.lkACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
PhD (Plant Genetics and Breeding), Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 2019
MSc (Master of Agri-Business Management), University of Ruhuna,2015
BSc (Plant Biotechnology), University of Colombo, 2007
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
Molecular Biology
Plant tissue culture
Genetic transformation
Stress resistance
RESEARCH CLUSTERS
Integrated Plant Biotechnology and circular bioeconomy Resaerch Group
The Integrated Plant Biotechnology, Plant Tissue Culture, and Circular Bioeconomy Cluster is an interdisciplinary research group looking at advancing sustainable and innovative solutions in plant science and agricultural resource management. We are expertise in plant biotechnology, genetic improvement, in vitro propagation techniques, and sustainable utilization of agricultural residues.
The core focus areas include the development of efficient plant tissue culture systems for large-scale propagation, the implementation of integrated plant disease control strategies, and the application of modern breeding and molecular techniques for crop improvement. We promote circular bioeconomy and try to transform agricultural and agro-industrial waste into valuable bioproducts to reduce environmental impact and create new opportunities to farming community.
ONGOING RESEARCH
- Optimization of DNA Extraction Protocol for Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.)
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Effect of Silicon as a Fertilizer on Growth and Development and Disease Resistance in Radish Plants (Raphanus sativus L)
PUBLICATIONS
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ROS and Oxidative Response Systems in Plants Under Biotic and Abiotic Stresses: Revisiting the Crucial Role of Phosphite Triggered Plants Defense Response
Mohammadi, M. A., Cheng, Y., Aslam, M., Jakada, B. H., Wai, M. H., Ye, K., He, X., Luo, T., Ye, L., Dong, C., Hu, B., Priyadarshani, S. V. G. N., Wang-Pruski, G., and Qin, Y. , “Frontiers in Microbiology”
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Assembly and comparative analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of Suaeda glauca
Cheng, Y., He, X., Priyadarshani, S. V. G. N., Wang, Y., Ye, L., Shi, C., Ye, K., Zhou, Q., Luo, Z., Deng, F., Cao, L., Zheng, P., Aslam, M., and Qin, Y. , “BMC Genomics” , pp. 67
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Genome-wide Identification and Expression Pattern Analysis of the HD-Zip Transcription Factor Family in Pineapple (Ananas Comosus)
Zhou Q, Liu L, Cheng H, Li Z, Wai M, Luo T, Jin X, Zhao H, Priyadarshani SVGN, Qin Y, “Tropical Plant Biology ” , pp. 120–131
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Genome-Wide Identification and Evaluation of New Reference Genes in Pineapple (Ananas comosus L.) during Stamen and Ovule Development
Jin, X., Hou, Z., Zhao, L., Liu, L., Priyadarshani, S. V. G. N., Wang, L., Huang, Y., Chen, F., and Qin, Y. , “Tropical Plant Biology ” , pp. 371–381
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A Soybean bZIP Transcription Factor GmbZIP19 Confers Multiple Biotic and Abiotic Stress Responses in Plan
He, Q., H. Cai, M. Bai, M. Zhang, F. Chen, Y. Huang, S. V. G. N. Priyadarshani, M. Chai, L. Liu, Y. Liu, H. Chen and Y. Qin, “He, Q., H. Cai, M. Bai, M. Zhang, F. Chen, Y. Huang, S. V. G. N. Priyadarshani, M. Chai, L. Liu, Y. Liu, H. Chen and Y. Qin (2020). "A Soybean bZIP Transcription Factor GmbZIP19 Confers Multiple Biotic and Abiotic Stress Responses in Plant." International Journal of Molecular Sciences” , pp. 4701
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Genome-Wide Analysis, Characterization, and Expression Profile of the Basic Leucine Zipper Transcription Factor Family in Pineapple
Liu, Y., M. Chai, M. Zhang, Q. He, Z. Su, S. V. G. N. Priyadarshani, L. Liu, G. Dong and Y. Qin , “International Journal of Genomics ”
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Identification and expression analysis of the DREB transcription factor family in pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.)
Chai, M., H. Cheng, M. Yan, S. Priyadarshani, M. Zhang, Q. He, Y. Huang, F. Chen, L. Liu, X. Huang, L. Lai, H. Chen, H. Cai and Y. Qin, “Peer J”
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Genome-Wide Analysis of the YABBY Transcription Factor Family in Pineapple and Functional Identification of AcYABBY4 Involvement in Salt Stress
Li, Z., Li, G., Cai, M., Priyadarshani, S. V. G. N., Aslam, M., Zhou, Q., Huang, X., Wang, X., Liu, Y., and Qin, Y. , “International Journal of Molecular Sciences ” , pp. 23
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Studies on genome size estimation, chromosome number, gametophyte development, and plant morphology of salt-tolerant halophyte Suaeda salsa
Cheng, Y., P. Yang, L. Zhao, S. Priyadarshani, Q. Zhou, Z. Li, W. Li, J. Xiong, Z. Lin, L. Li, X. Huang, J. Liu, M. Aslam, H. Zhao, G. Li, J. Ma, L. Li and Y. Qin , “BMC Plant Biology” , pp. 473
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An Efficient Agrobacterium Mediated Transformation of Pineapple with GFP-Tagged Protein Allows Easy, Non-Destructive Screening of Transgenic Pineapple Plants
Priyadarshani, S., H. Cai, Q. Zhou, Y. Liu, Y. Cheng, J. Xiong, D. L. Patson, S. Cao, H. Zhao and Y. Qin , “Biomolecules” , pp. 617
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Genome-Wide Identification, Expression Pattern Analysis and Evolution of the Ces/Csl Gene Superfamily in Pineapple (Ananas comosus
Cao, S., H. Cheng, J. Zhang, M. Aslam, M. Yan, A. Hu, L. Lin, S. P. Ojolo, H. Zhao, S. V. G. N. Priyadarshani, Y. Yu, G. Cao and Y. Qin , “Plants”
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Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the NAC Transcription Factor Family in Pineapple
He, Q., Y. Liu, M. Zhang, M. Bai, S. V. G. N. Priyadarshani, M. Chai, F. Chen, Y. Huang, L. Liu, H. Cai and Y. Qin , “Peer J”
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Differential Expression Analysis of Reference Genes in Pineapple (Ananas comosus L.) during Reproductive Development and Response to Abiotic Stress, Hormonal Stimuli
Chen, H., B. Hu, L. Zhao, D. Shi, Z. She, X. Huang, S. V. G. N. Priyadarshani, X. Niu and Y. Qin , “Tropical Plant Biology ” , pp. 67-77
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Simple protoplast isolation system for gene expression and protein interaction studies in pineapple (Ananas comosus L.
Priyadarshani, S., B. Hu, W. Li, H. Ali, H. Jia, L. Zhao, S. P. Ojolo, S. M. Azam, J. Xiong, M. Yan, Z. Ur Rahman, Q. Wu and Y. Qin , “Plant Methods”
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Characterization and the Expression Analysis of Nitrate Transporter (NRT) Gene Family in Pineapple
Li, W., M. Yan, B. Hu, S. V. G. N. Priyadarshani, Z. Hou, S. P. Ojolo, J. Xiong, H. Zhao and Y. Qin , “Tropical Plant Biology ” , pp. 177-191
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Regulation of Plant Growth and Development: A Review From a Chromatin Remodeling Perspective
Ojolo, S. P., S. Cao, S. Priyadarshani, W. Li, M. Yan, M. Aslam, H. Zhao and Y. Qin , “Frontiers in Plant Science”
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Identification, Characterization and Expression Profiles of Dof Transcription Factors in Pineapple (Ananas comosus L)
Azam, S. M., Y. Liu, Z. U. Rahman, H. Ali, C. Yan, L. Wang, S. V. G. N. Priyadarshani, B. Hu, X. Huang, J. Xiong and Y. Qin , “Tropical Plant Biology ” , pp. 49-64
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Expression Profiles of Wuschel-Related Homeobox Gene Family in Pineapple (Ananas comosus L)
Rahman, Z. U., S. M. Azam, Y. Liu, C. Yan, H. Ali, L. Zhao, P. Chen, L. Yi, S. V. G. N. Priyadarshani and Q. Yuan , “Tropical Plant Biology ” , pp. 1-14
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Genomic Survey, Characterization, and Expression Profile Analysis of the SBP Genes in Pineapple (Ananas comosus L.
Ali, H., Y. Liu, S. M. Azam, Z. u. Rahman, S. V. G. N. Priyadarshani, W. Li, X. Huang, B. Hu, J. Xiong, U. Ali and Y. Qin , “International Journal of Genomics”
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AcWRKY28 mediated activation of AcCPK genes confers salt tolerance in pineapple (Ananas comosus)
Zhou Q, Priyadarshani SVGN, Qin R, Cheng H, Luo T, Wai M, Mohammadi MA, Liu Y, Liu C, Cai H et al, “Horticultural Plant Journal ”
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Epigenetic modification mechanisms of chloroplasts mutants in pineapple leaves during somatic regeneration
Liu, Y., Priyadarshani, S., Chi, M., Yan, M., Mohammadi, M. A., Zhang, M., Zhou, Q., Wang, L., Luo, T., Wai, M. H., Wang, X., Cai, H., Wang, H., & Qin, Y. , “Horticultural Plant Journal”
