Explore my research contributions in plant physiology, stress biology, photosynthesis, and plant responses to environmental stress. My research focuses on understanding the physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms that help plants adapt to challenging environmental conditions.
Research Interests
- Plant Physiology
- Plant Stress Physiology
- Photosynthesis & Chlorophyll Fluorescence
- Heat Stress & Plant Adaptation
- Plant Biochemistry
- Antioxidant Defence Mechanisms
- Plant Metabolomics & Proteomics
Publications
Putrescine attenuates heat stress by modulating membrane stability, antioxidant activity, and gaseous exchange in Brassica juncea L.
Parul Sharma, Nita Lakra, Annu Luhach, Abbu Zaid, Kadambot H.M. Siddique (2025). Plant Science, 359 (2025) 112609.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2025.112609
Putrescine Mitigates High Temperature Effects by Modulating Morpho-Physiological and Biochemical Attributes in Brassica juncea Seedlings
Parul Sharma, Nita Lakra, Yogesh Ahlawat, Abbu Zaid, Ahmed M. Abd-ElGawad, Hosam O. Elansary and Anita Gupta (2023). Agronomy 2023, 13, 1879.
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agronomy130
Drought and heat stress mediated activation of lipid signaling in plants: a critical review
Parul Sharma, Nita Lakra, Alisha Goyal, Yogesh K. Ahlawat, Abbu Zaid and Kadambot H. M. Siddique (2023). Frontiers in
Plant Science, 14, 1216835.
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1216835
Revolutionizing High Temperature Stress Relief: Exploring the Latest Advances in Salicylic Acid Application.
Monika Janaagal, Parul Sharma, Gayatri Kumari, Heena Gulia, Gali Suresh, Sridevi Tallapragada, Sarita Devi, Nita Lakra, Sunder Singh Arya, and Pooja Pooja (2024). Journal of Crop Health (2024): 1-13.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10343-024-01032-5
Nanoparticle Innovations in Plant Systems: Enhancing Photosynthesis and Nutrient Dynamics.
Parul Sharma, Monika Janaagal, Chaitanya Sharma (2024). Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research, 24(12):75-88.
https://doi.org/10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i12574
Multifaceted Responses to Heat Stress in Plants: A Review of the Morpho-physiological, Biochemical and Anatomical Changes.
Parul Sharma, Monika Janaagal, Asha Rani Sheoran, Annu Luhach, Divya Sharma, Chaitanya Sharma (2024). Asian Research Journal of Agriculture, 17(4):1059-1071.
https://doi.org/10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4620
Putrescine enhances heat stress tolerance in Brassica juncea L. Seedlings by modulating growth and physiological responses
Parul Sharma, Nita Lakra, Chaitanya Sharma (2024). International Journal of Research in Agronomy 2024; SP-7(8): 592-60.
https://doi.org/10.33545/2618060X.2024.v7.i8Sh.1333
Nano-engineered Solutions for Sustainable Environmental Cleanup
Asha Rani Sheoran, Nita Lakra, Annu Luhach, Baljeet Singh Saharan, Nitai Debnath & Parul Sharma (2024). Bio-Nanoscience. DOI: 10.1007/s12668024-01370-8.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12668-024-01370-8
Unveiling the Potential of OsRuvB DNA Helicases in Enhancing Salinity Stress Tolerance in Chickpea
Deepak Kumar, Nita Lakra, Parul Sharma, Annu Luhach and Abbu Zaid (2023). Austin Journal of Plant Biology 2023, 9(1): 1037.
http://dx.doi.org/10.26420/austinjplantbiol.2023.1037