THANGASAMY SAMINATHAN

I have mix of expertise in Molecular Biology, Mapping and Functional Genomics, and Groundwater Remediation

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Research Expertise

Genetics

Molecular biology

Groundwater remediation

Biotechnology

Plant Science

Physiology

Cell Biology

Environmental Chemistry

Pollution

Plant Breeding

Coal mine reclamation

About

Dr. Thangasamy Saminathan is a highly educated and experienced scientist with a passion for biotechnology and agriculture. He completed his PhD in Biotechnology at the prestigious Taiwan International Graduate Program at Academia Sinica in 2011. He has a diverse range of experience in the field of biotechnology and agriculture. He works as an Environmental Resource Analyst at the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, where he utilized his knowledge and skills to analyze and assess environmental resources. He also serves as an Associate Adjunct Faculty at West Virginia State University, teaching biotechnology and agriculture courses to students. His research experience includes a postdoctoral position at Academia Sinica, where he worked on projects related to plant biotechnology and genetics. He gained hands-on experience in plant breeding and genetics. Dr. Saminathan's education and experience have equipped him with a strong foundation in biotechnology and agriculture, and he continues to be actively involved in research and teaching in these fields. He is a dedicated scientist who is committed to finding innovative solutions to challenges in agriculture and utilizing biotechnology for sustainable development.

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Publications

Single nucleotide polymorphisms generated by genotyping by sequencing to characterize genome-wide diversity, linkage disequilibrium, and selective sweeps in cultivated watermelon

BMC Genomics

2014

Rice SIZ1, a SUMO E3 ligase, controls spikelet fertility through regulation of anther dehiscence

New Phytologist

2010

Metagenomic and Metatranscriptomic Analyses of Diverse Watermelon Cultivars Reveal the Role of Fruit Associated Microbiome in Carbohydrate Metabolism and Ripening of Mature Fruits

Frontiers in Plant Science

2018

Genome-wide identification of microRNAs in pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) by high-throughput sequencing

BMC Plant Biology

2016

Genome-wide Diversity and Association Mapping for Capsaicinoids and Fruit Weight in Capsicum annuum L

Scientific Reports

2016

Differential gene expression and alternative splicing between diploid and tetraploid watermelon

Journal of Experimental Botany

2014

Genetic diversity and association mapping of bacterial blight and other horticulturally important traits with microsatellite markers in pomegranate from India

Molecular Genetics and Genomics

2015

Genome-Wide Differentiation of Various Melon Horticultural Groups for Use in GWAS for Fruit Firmness and Construction of a High Resolution Genetic Map

Frontiers in Plant Science

2016

High-Resolution Genetic Map for Understanding the Effect of Genome-Wide Recombination Rate on Nucleotide Diversity in Watermelon

G3 Genes|Genomes|Genetics

2014

Genome-wide identification and gene expression pattern of ABC transporter gene family in Capsicum spp.

PLOS ONE

2019

A Genome-Wide Scan of Selective Sweeps and Association Mapping of Fruit Traits Using Microsatellite Markers in Watermelon

Journal of Heredity

2014

Rice LGD1 containing RNA binding activity affects growth and development through alternative promoters

The Plant Journal

2012

Genome-Wide Divergence and Linkage Disequilibrium Analyses for Capsicum baccatum Revealed by Genome-Anchored Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms

Frontiers in Plant Science

2016

Elevated carbon dioxide and drought modulate physiology and storage-root development in sweet potato by regulating microRNAs

Functional & Integrative Genomics

2018

Transcriptome Analysis of Invasive Plants in Response to Mineral Toxicity of Reclaimed Coal-Mine Soil in the Appalachian Region

Environmental Science & Technology

2015

Punctured-hypocotyl method for high-efficient transformation and adventitious shoot regeneration of tomato

Scientia Horticulturae

2014

Arsenic Stress-Related F-Box (ASRF) gene regulates arsenic stress tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana

Journal of Hazardous Materials

2021

Genome-wide divergence, haplotype distribution and population demographic histories for Gossypium hirsutum and Gossypium barbadense as revealed by genome-anchored SNPs

Scientific Reports

2017

Impacts of genetic enhancement in pearl millet.

Crop variety improvement and its effect on productivity: the impact of international agricultural research

2003

Comparative Genomics of the Cucurbitaceae

Genetics and Genomics of Cucurbitaceae

2017

Genome-Wide Association Study of Natural Variation in Arabidopsis Exposed to Acid Mine Drainage Toxicity and Validation of Associated Genes with Reverse Genetics

Plants

2021

RNA isolation from high polyphenol containing tissues of pomegranate

Indian Journal of Horticulture

2015

Transcriptome Analysis of Cambium Tissue of Paulownia Collected during Winter and Spring

Diversity

2021

The Potential Health Benefits of Brown Rice

Sustainable Rice Production - Challenges, Strategies and Opportunities

2023

Stress responses and comparative transcriptome analysis of Arabidopsis thaliana ecotypes exposed to BTEX compounds

Environmental and Experimental Botany

2022

The ankyrin repeat gene family in Capsicum spp: Genome-wide survey, characterization and gene expression profile

Scientific Reports

2020

Northwestern Blot of Protein-RNA Interaction from Young Rice Panicles

BIO-PROTOCOL

2013

Apomixis in Crop Plants—Cytogenetic Basis and Role in Plant Breeding

Chromosome Engineering in Plants: Genetics, Breeding, Evolution, Part A

1991

Breeding behaviour for juice quality through selfing and progeny evaluation in hybrid clones and inbred derivatives of sugarcane (Saccharum sp.)

Sugar Tech

2003

Education

Academia Sinica

PhD Biotechnology, Taiwan International Graduate Program / January, 2011

Taipei

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

MSc Agriculture (Plant Breeding and Genetics), Center for Plant Breeding and Genetics / August, 2000

Coimbatore

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

BSc Agriculture, Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute / November, 1996

Coimbatore

Experience

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Environmental Resource Analyst / February, 2018 — Present

West Virginia State University

Associate Adjunct Faculty / May, 2013 — Present

Academia Sinica

Postdoctoral Research Fellow / February, 2011 — April, 2013

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Senior Research Fellow / March, 2003 — August, 2004

Sugarcane Breeding Institute (ICAR)

Research Associate / October, 2000 — February, 2003

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