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Praveen K. Saxena

Praveen K. Saxena

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Plant Science and Agronomy

D-Index
71
Citations
14872
World Ranking
689
National Ranking
21

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Botany
  • Enzyme
  • Gene

The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Botany, Somatic embryogenesis, Cytokinin, Shoot and Explant culture. His Botany research incorporates themes from Organogenesis and Cell biology. While the research belongs to areas of Organogenesis, he spends his time largely on the problem of Micropropagation, intersecting his research to questions surrounding Subculture.

His Shoot study incorporates themes from Kinetin, Murashige and Skoog medium, Germination and Flavonoid. His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Melatonin, Hypericum perforatum, Auxin and Tissue culture. Praveen K. Saxena has researched Hypericum perforatum in several fields, including Biochemistry and Serotonin.

His most cited work include:

  • Thidiazuron : A potent regulator of in vitro plant morphogenesis (421 citations)
  • Tryptophan is a precursor for melatonin and serotonin biosynthesis in in vitro regenerated St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum L. cv. Anthos) plants. (220 citations)
  • Role of melatonin in alleviating cold stress in Arabidopsis thaliana. (198 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

His primary areas of study are Botany, Shoot, Somatic embryogenesis, Explant culture and Horticulture. Praveen K. Saxena interconnects Micropropagation, Tissue culture and Cytokinin in the investigation of issues within Botany. His Shoot study also includes

  • Organogenesis, which have a strong connection to Morphogenesis,
  • Germplasm together with Endangered species.

The Somatic embryogenesis study combines topics in areas such as Auxin, Pelargonium × hortorum and Regeneration. His Explant culture research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Petiole and Cotyledon. In his study, which falls under the umbrella issue of Horticulture, Biotechnology is strongly linked to Cryopreservation.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Botany (59.51%)
  • Shoot (26.83%)
  • Somatic embryogenesis (25.37%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2017-2021)?

  • Endangered species (4.88%)
  • Horticulture (19.02%)
  • Cell biology (8.29%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

Praveen K. Saxena mainly investigates Endangered species, Horticulture, Cell biology, Melatonin and Biochemistry. His research in Horticulture is mostly focused on Shoot. The study incorporates disciplines such as Morphogenesis, Plant morphogenesis, Transcription factor, SOS1 and Organogenesis in addition to Cell biology.

His Organogenesis study combines topics in areas such as Auxin, In vivo and Somatic embryogenesis. His research integrates issues of Mechanism of action, Mode of action, Cytokinin and Callus in his study of Somatic embryogenesis. His Melatonin research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Receptor, Serotonin and Plant growth.

Between 2017 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Melatonin and Serotonin: Mediators in the Symphony of Plant Morphogenesis (49 citations)
  • Direct visualization of location and uptake of applied melatonin and serotonin in living tissues and their redistribution in plants in response to thermal stress. (38 citations)
  • Melatonin in plant signalling and behaviour. (23 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Botany
  • Enzyme
  • Gene

Praveen K. Saxena focuses on Melatonin, Vitrification, Cell biology, Cryopreservation and Hypericum perforatum. His Melatonin research integrates issues from Receptor, Serotonin, Plant growth and Abiotic stress. His Vitrification research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Plant species, Glycerol, Horticulture and Sucrose.

Specifically, his work in Horticulture is concerned with the study of Shoot. His research on Cell biology also deals with topics like

  • Organogenesis, which have a strong connection to Abiotic component, Senescence, Developmental biology, Auxin and Callus,
  • In vivo and related Mode of action, Morphogenesis, Cytokinin, Somatic embryogenesis and Plant morphogenesis. His Hypericum perforatum research includes elements of Tryptamine, Gibberellic acid, Abscisic acid and Medicinal plants.

Best Publications

  • Thidiazuron : A potent regulator of in vitro plant morphogenesis

    B. N. S. Murthy;S. J. Murch;Praveen K. Saxena

  • Role of melatonin in alleviating cold stress in Arabidopsis thaliana.

    Vikramjit S. Bajwa;Mukund R. Shukla;Sherif M. Sherif;Susan J. Murch

  • Tryptophan is a precursor for melatonin and serotonin biosynthesis in in vitro regenerated St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum L. cv. Anthos) plants.

    S. J. Murch;S. KrishnaRaj;P. K. Saxena

  • Melatonin in feverfew and other medicinal plants

    Susan J Murch;Colleen B Simmons;Praveen K Saxena

  • Regeneration in Phaseolus vulgaris L.: High-frequency induction of direct shoot formation in intact seedlings by N(6)-benzylaminopurine and thidiazuron.

    Kamal A. Malik;Praveen K. Saxena

  • Thidiazuron-induced somatic embryogenesis in intact seedlings of peanut (Arachis hypogaea): Endogenous growth regulator levels and significance of cotyledons

    B. N. S. Murthy;Susan J. Murch;Praveen K. Saxena

  • Morphoregulatory Role of Thidiazuron: Substitution of Auxin and Cytokinin Requirement for the Induction of Somatic Embryogenesis in Geranium Hypocotyl Cultures

    Christena Visser;Javed A. Qureshi;Ravinder Gill;Praveen K. Saxena

  • Melatonin Natural Health Products and Supplements: Presence of Serotonin and Significant Variability of Melatonin Content.

    Lauren A.E. Erland;Praveen K. Saxena

  • THE ROLE OF SEROTONIN AND MELATONIN IN PLANT MORPHOGENESIS: REGULATION OF AUXIN-INDUCED ROOT ORGANOGENESIS IN IN VITRO-CULTURED EXPLANTS OF ST. JOHN'S WORT (HYPERICUM PERFORATUM L.)

    Susan J. Murch;Skye S. B. Campbell;Praveen K. Saxena

  • Thidiazuron induces high-frequency shoot regeneration in intact seedlings of pea (Pisum sativum), chickpea (Cicer arietinum) and lentil (Lens culinaris)

    KA Malik;PK Saxena

  • Thidiazuron induces shoot organogenesis at low concentrations and somatic embryogenesis at high concentrations on leaf and petiole explants of African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha Wendl.)

    J. Mithila;J. C. Hall;J. M. R. Victor;P. K. Saxena

  • Melatonin and serotonin in flowers and fruits of Datura metel L.

    Susan J. Murch;Ali R. Alan;Jin Cao;Praveen K. Saxena

  • Melatonin improves the survival of cryopreserved callus of Rhodiola crenulata.

    Yan Zhao;Li-Wang Qi;Wei-Ming Wang;Praveen K. Saxena

  • Phytoremediation of Heavy Metal Contaminated and Polluted Soils

    P. K. Saxena;S. KrishnaRaj;T. Dan;M. R. Perras

  • Inhibition of phenylpropanoid biosynthesis in Artemisia annua L.: a novel approach to reduce oxidative browning in plant tissue culture.

    Andrew Maxwell Phineas Jones;Praveen Kumar Saxena

  • Melatonin: A potential regulator of plant growth and development?

    Susan J. Murch;Praveen K. Saxena

  • Thidiazuron-induced regeneration of Echinacea purpurea L.: micropropagation in solid and liquid culture systems.

    Maxwell P. A. Jones;Zhijun Yi;Susan J. Murch;Praveen K. Saxena

  • Identification and quantification of eight flavones in root and shoot tissues of the medicinal plant huang-qin (Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi) using high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array and mass spectrometric detection.

    Christopher R. Horvath;Perry A. Martos;Praveen K. Saxena

  • Direct somatic embryogenesis and regeneration of plants from seedling explants of peanut (Arachis hypogaea): promotive role of thidiazuron

    R. Gill;Praveen K. Saxena

  • Thidiazuron-induced plant regeneration from hypocotyl cultures of St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum. cv 'Anthos')

    S. J. Murch;K. L. Choffe;J. M. R. Victor;T. Y. Slimmon

  • Induction by thidiazuron of somatic embryogenesis in intact seedlings of peanut

    Praveen K. Saxena;Kamal A. Malik;R. Gill

  • Regeneration in Phaseolus vulgaris L. : High-frequency induction of direct shoot formation in intact seedlings by N6-benzylaminopurine

    Kamal A. Malik;Praveen K. Saxena

Frequent Co-Authors

Susan J. Murch
Susan J. Murch University of British Columbia
Chun-Zhao Liu
Chun-Zhao Liu Chinese Academy of Sciences
Tissa Senaratna
Tissa Senaratna University of Western Australia
Bilal Haider Abbasi
Bilal Haider Abbasi Quaid-i-Azam University
H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe
H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe Dalhousie University
Youbin Zheng
Youbin Zheng University of Guelph
Nahla V. Bassil
Nahla V. Bassil Agricultural Research Service
Paul H. Goodwin
Paul H. Goodwin University of Guelph
Louis Bernier
Louis Bernier Université Laval
Barry W. Glickman
Barry W. Glickman University of Victoria

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