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Staff Id : 05269
Name : Dr. G. USHARANI
Designation : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Department : MICROBIOLOGY (AGRL)
Qualification : M.Sc.(Ag.),Ph.D.,
Specialization : Environmental Microbiology, Agricultural of Microbiology, Soil and Agricultural Microbiology, Biotechnology, Industrial microbiology
Date of Birth : 24-01-1967
Date of Joining : 16-07-2001

Present Address Contact Number E-Mail Address
NO.30, K.R.M. NAGAR,
ANNAMALAI NAGAR - 608002
, 		9344656525dr.usha67@gmail.com

Research Guidance
Discipline Awarded Guidance
M.Phil./M.E./M.Sc. 1515
Ph.D. 66


Conference /Seminar / Symposia / Workshop
Conference Seminar Symposia Workshop
National International
Attended 12921111
Conducted --1--


Research Projects
Major Projects Minor Projects Total Amount (Rs.)
Completed 1111,64,800
Ongoing ---

Teaching and Research Experience Industry Experience
23 Years -

Journals Conference Books Published Popular Article
National International National International
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List of Publications - International
D. R. Sudha and G. Usha Rani, "HIGH INCIDENCE OF CYMBIDIUM MOSAIC VIRUS OBSERVED ON THE MATURITY STAGE OF VANDA ORCHID.", International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, Volume Vol. 11, Number 07, Jul 2020, pp. 39291-39294. 10.24327/IJRSR.
G.Usharani,D.Kanchana.M.Jayanthi.D.Stella and Mano.B., ""Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteris (PGPR) for Sustainable and Eco-Frientdly Agriculture.".", International Archive of Applied Science and Technology, Volume 10, Number 02, Jun 2019, pp. 172-177. 2019.
G.Usharani,D.Kanchana.M.Jayanthi.D.Stella and Mano.B., ""Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteris (PGPR) for Sustainable and Eco-Frientdly Agriculture.".", International Archive of Applied Science and Technology, Volume 10, Number 02, Jun 2019, pp. 172-177. 2019.
Mano,B.,Usharani,G.,Kanchana,D.and Praveenkumar,R, "Studies on the inoculation effect of Azospirillum on growth and yield parameters of chilli .", International Journal of Current Research in Life Sciences, Volume 07, Number 04, Apr 2018, pp. 1438-1441. 6/4/2018.
G. Usharani, M. Jayanthi, D. Kanchana and P. Saranraj. , "Effect of Bradyrhizobium isolates for the maximization of growth and yield of Black gram (Vigna munga L.).", Central European Journal of Experimental Biology, , Volume 3, Number 2, 2014, pp. 19-25. 2014.
31. Usharani, M. Jayanthi, D. Kanchana, P. Saranraj and D. Sujitha. , "Effect of Salicylic Acid and Pseudomonas fluorescens on Growth and Yield of Paddy Ir-50. .", International Journal of Microbiological Research .,, Volume 5, Number 1, 2014, pp. 54-60. 2014.
S. Sivasakthi, G. Usharani and P. Saranraj. , "Biocontrol potentiality of Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) – P. fluorescens and B. subtilis: A Review. .", African Journal of Agricultural Sciences, , Volume 9, Number 16, 2014, pp. 1265-1277. 2014.
R. Sivakamasundari and G. Usharani., "Effect of endophytic Pseudomonas fluorescens and Glomus fasciculatum on the maximization of growth and yield of maize(Zea mays L.).", Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci., , Volume 2, Number 11, 2013, pp. 96-104. 2013.
30. G. Usharani, D. Kanchana, M. Jayanthi, P. Saranraj and D. Sujitha, "Evaluation of Certain Resistance Inducing Chemicals against Sheath Blight Incidence in Paddy (Oryza sativa L.)..", International Journal of Microbiological Research , Volume 4, Number 3, 2013, pp. 333-335. 2013.
P.Saranraj, D. Stella, G. Usharani and S. Sivasakthi, "Effective recycling of Lignite Fly Ash for the laboratory cultivation of Blue Green Algae – Spirulina platensis. .", International Journal of Microbiological Research, 4(3): 219 - 226., Volume 4, Number 3, 2013, pp. 219-226. 2013.
S. Sivasakthi, D. Kanchana, G. Usharani and P. Saranraj. , "Production of plant growth promoting substance by Pseudomonas fluorescens and Bacillus subtilis isolated from paddy rhizosphere soil of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India. .", International Journal of Microbiological Research, , Volume 4, Number 3, 2013, pp. 227-233. 2013.
Brammavidhya. S. and Usharani. G. , "Isolation and Purification of low molecular weight peptide from marine B.cereus and its antimicrobial activity. .", International Journal of Research in Marine Sciences, Volume 2, Number 1, 2013, pp. 1-5. 2013.
T. Sheela And Usharani, "Influence Of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (pgpr) On Thegrowth Of Maize (zea Mays L.).", Golden Research Thoughts., , Volume 3, Number 6, 2013, pp. 1-5. 2013.
R. Sivakamasundari and G. Usharani, "Effect Of Endophytic Pseudomonas Fluorescens And Glomus Fasciculatum For The Improvement Of Nutrient Content And Biochemical Constitients In Maize ( Zea Mays L.) .", Indian Streams Research Journal., Volume 3, Number 10, 2013, pp. 1-5. 2013.
T. Sheela and Usharani, "Colonization Of Exopolysaccharide Producing Paenibacillus Polymyxa On Maize(Zea Mays L.) Roots for Enhancing Resistance Against Root Rot Disease.", Indian Streams Research Journal., Volume 3, Number 11, 2013, pp. 1-5. 2013.
S. Brammavidhya and G. Usharani. , "Cytotoxic and antioxidant activity of marine sponge associated bcaterium Bacillus cereus.", Golden Research Thoughts, Volume 2, Number 12, 2013, pp. 1-6. 2013.
Brammavidhya. S. and Usharani. G., "Bioactive potential of sponge associated Bacillus Cereus SBS02 isolated from Hyattela cribriformis. .", International Journal of Research in Environmental Science and Technology., Volume 3, Number 2, 2013, pp. 61-64. 2013.
Usharani, G., P. Saranraj and D. Kanchana, "In vitro cultivation of Spirulina platensis using Rice mill effluent..", International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Archives, , Volume 3, Number 6, 2012, pp. 1518-1523. 2012.
Usharani, G., P. Saranraj and D. Kanchana., "Spirulina Cultivation: A Review. .", International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Archives, 3(6): 1327 - 1341, Volume 3, Number 6, 2012, pp. 1327-1341. 2012.
Usharani, G., P. Saranraj and D. Kanchana, "Spirulina Cultivation: A Review.", International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Archives , Volume 3, Number 6, 2012, pp. 1327-1341. 2012.
Sivasakthi. S., D. Kanchana, P. Saranraj and G. Usharani, ". Evaluation of amylase activity of the amylolytic fungi Aspergillus niger using cassava as substrate.", International Journal of Applied Microbiology Science, Volume 1, Number 1, 2012, pp. 24-34. 2012.
R.Sivakamasundari and G. Usharani, "Studies on the Influence of Pseudomonas fluorescens and Chemicals on the Biocontrol Sheath Blight Incidence in Rice.", International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biological Archives, Volume 3, Number 4, 2012, pp. 973-977. 2012.
Thripurasundari, G and G. Usharani, "Comparative production of vinegar curing cashew apple juice by different immobilization techniques..", Current Botany, , Volume 2, Number 3, 2011, pp. 31-33. 2011.
Thripurasundari, G and G. Usharani. , "Isolation and Identification of an Acetobacter isolates from cashew apple as a potential strains for vinegar production. .", International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, , Volume 3, Number 3, 2011, pp. 80-84. 2011.
Neelakandan, T and G. Usharani, "Bioethanol production from cashew apple juice using Saccharomyces cerevisiae.", International Journal of Current Research, Volume 2, Number 3, 2010, pp. 151-153. 2010.
Manikandan,T., T. Neelakandan and G. Usharani, "Effect of salinity of the growth photosynthesis and minerals constituents of the mangrove Rhizophore apiculata L. seedling.", Recent Research in Science and Technology, Volume 1, Number 3, 2009, pp. 134-141. 2009.
Priya, T and G. Usharani, ". Comparative study for Bio-surfactant production by using Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.", International Botany Research,, Volume 2, Number 4, 2009, pp. 284-287. 2009.
Santhini. K, J. Myla., S. Sajini and G. Usharani, "Screening of micrococcus sp from oil contaminated soil with reference to bioremediation.", International Botany Research, Volume 2, Number 4, 2009, pp. 248-252. 2009.
Neelakandan, T and G. Usharani, "Optimization and production of Bioethanol from cashew apple immobilized yeast cells by Saccharomyces cerevisiae.", American Eurasian Journal of Scientific Research, Volume 4, Number 2, 2009, pp. 85-88. 2009.
Manikandan, T., T. Neelakandan and G. Usharani, "Antibacterial activity of Salicornia brachiata, a halophyte.", Journal of Phytology, Volume 1, Number 6, 2009, pp. 441-443. 2009.
List of Book Published
Saranraj J. P. Usharani G., Recycling of Lignite fly ash for Spirulina platensis cultivation”, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing , Germany: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing , 978-3-659-31191-8, pp. 1-88. Dec 2012, https://www.lap-publishing.com/catalog/details/store/fr/book/978-3-659-31191-8/recycling-of-lignite-.
Usharani G. Stella D. Saranraj J. P., Mass cultivation of Spirulina platensis using agroindustrial effluent Waste recycling for Spirulina platensis cultivation, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing , Germany: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing , 978-3-659-19459-7, pp. 1-92. Jul 2012, https://www.lap-publishing.com/catalog/details/store/fr/book/978-3-659-19459-7/mass-cultivation-of-s.
USHARANI G.,STELLA D. AND SARANRAJ.J.P, MASS CULTIVATION OF APIRULINA PLATENSIS USING AGROINDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT, Heinnich-Bocking-Str,6-8,66121 Saarbrucken, Deutschland: LAMBERT ACADEMIC PUBLISHING Gmbh &co.kg, 978-3-659-19459-7, pp. 1-83. Jul 2012, info@lap-publishing.com.
Neelakandan T. Usharani G., Value Addition Of Yeast Sludge Waste For Aquaculture Diet, LAMBERT ACADEMIC PUBLICATION, Germany: LAMBERT ACADEMIC PUBLICATION, 978-3-659-13637-5, pp. 1-52. May 2012, https://www.lap-publishing.com/catalog/details/store/cn/book/978-3-659-13637-5/value-addition-of-yea.
Usharani G. Kanchana D. Jayanthi M., Pseudomonas fluorescens on biocontrol of Rhizoctonia solani in rice, LAMBERT ACADEMIC PUBLICATION, Germany: LAMBERT ACADEMIC PUBLICATION, 978-3-659-51618-4, pp. 1-132. Mar 2014, https://www.lap-publishing.com/catalog/details/store/de/book/978-3-659-51618-4/pseudomonas-fluoresce.
Kanchana D. Jayanthi M. Usharani G., Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria and Chili cultivation, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing , Germany: LAMBERT ACADEMIC PUBLICATION, 978-3-659-51309-1, pp. 1-140. Jan 2014, https://www.lap-publishing.com/catalog/details/store/cn/book/978-3-659-51309-1/plant-growth-promotin.

List of Awards /Honours / Memberships
P.hd guideship - 2125

List of Awards
Dr.RADHA KRISHNAN BEST TEACHER STATE AWARD-2019 - AHUJANA SAHITYA ACADEMY (NSA) - 2019
INDO ASIAN DISTINGUISHED WOMEN MICROBIOLOGIST AWARD - RPMRES INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH - 2020
EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD - VDGOOD PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION, INDIA - 2021