নৰ্থ লখিমপুৰ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় North Lakhimpur University A Public State University established by upgrading North Lakhimpur College
under Assam Act No. LVIII of 2023 & Recognized by the UGC under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956

Biotech Hub

Institutional Level Biotech Hub

North Lakhimpur University, Assam
Sponsored by: Department of Biotechnology Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India
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The Institutional Level Biotech Hub was established during the 2011-12 session with financial assistance from the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India under NER-BPMC.

The major objective is to provide basic laboratory facilities with necessary equipment to carry on biotechnological research for the benefit of all stakeholders and to bring awareness to the field of Biotechnology. Since its establishment, the DBT-sponsored hub has provided:

  • Basic laboratory facilities and research equipment to all stakeholders.
  • Students with an overview of the finer aspects of biotechnology and molecular biology.
  • Hands-on training for teachers and students of neighboring institutions.
  • In-house workshops, invited talks, and awareness/outreach programs.
  • Observation of National Science Day, World Environment Day, etc.

The hub is well equipped for carrying out research both on Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology. Major achievements include:

  • Isolation of MAPs from Paederia foetida (vedai lota) and Ocimum sanctum (Tulshi).
  • Antimicrobial and antioxidant studies of MAPs showing inhibition of citrus canker disease in Citrus lemon.
  • Inhibition of red rot disease in sugarcane using MAPs from Tulshi.
  • Phytoremediation of hydrocarbon and heavy metals contaminated soil using Dolomiaea costus.
  • Study of ground water quality in Upper Assam and human health effects.
  • Plant regeneration by somatic embryogenesis in Azadirachta indica (Neem).
  • In vitro micropropagation of Aloe vera, Brahmi, Orchids, and Banana.
  • Phytochemical Screening and GC-MS Analysis of endemic plants like K. assamica.
  • Hepato-Protective Effect studies of Jackfruit extracts against hepatotoxicity.
  • In vitro germination of Bhut jolokiya from Khashi Hills.
  • Training UG/PG students and scholars on modern sophisticated instruments.

  • Continue research on active biomolecules from Paederia foetida & Ocimum sanctum.
  • Study enzymatic degradation of hydrocarbons & heavy metals.
  • Study health complications from heavy metals in ground water.
  • Tissue culture & micropropagation of orchid/medicinal plants.
  • Small scale Mushroom cultivation.
  • In vitro seed germination of Orchids, Bhut Jalakiya, and Citrus sinensis.
  • Isolation/characterization of endophytes from K. assamica.
  • Effect of endophytic fungal metabolites in bioassays.
  • Scientific conservation work on endemic medicinal plant K. assamica.
  • Provide UG Botany/Zoology students exposure to Molecular Biology Techniques.
  • Organize Workshops, Training, Outreach & Awareness Programs.
  • Capacity building for regional biology teachers and school students.

Papers Published / Presented

  1. Plant regeneration by somatic embryogenesis in Azadirachta indicia. Juss (Neem). 2017. IRJET Vol.4 (6) Pp. 3212-17 Impact factor 5.181.
  2. Phytochemical Screening and GC-MS Analysis of Methanolic leaf Extract of an Endemic Plant Kayea assamica. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences. e-ISSN: 2278-3008, p-ISSN: 2319-7676. Vol 12, Issue 5 Ver. II (Sep–Oct 2017).
  3. GC-MS Analysis of Bioactive Compounds Present in Methanol Extract of Fruit of An Endemic Plant Kayea assamica. Presented in IOCBS 2017. ISBN: 978-81-934141-0-1.
  4. Identification of medicinally important bioactive compounds present in fruit of endemic plant Kayea assamica. Poster presented in Biodiverse 2018, ADNAT Silver Jubilee Convention.
  5. Hepato-Protective Effect of Aqueous Extract of Seed, Leaf and Fruit of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) Against CCl4 Induced Hepatotoxicity. (Communicated).
Co-ordinator
Dr. Buddhadev Basumatary

Assistant Professor, Department of Botany

+91 99548 47844

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