Biography:
Ms. Padmaja Rai earned her Master's degree from Allahabad Institute of Agriculture (SHUATS) with a CGPA of 9.73. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD in the Department of Biotechnology at MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj, India. With a wealth of collaborative and independent research experience, her focus lies in the field of nanoparticles-plant-abiotic stress management. Through extensive research, she recognized the potential of a research career in NPs-plant interactions as an intriguing and groundbreaking interdisciplinary arena for grassroots-level research. She has contributed research outputs to esteemed journals like Journal of Hazardous Materials, Environmental Pollution and Journal of Experimental Botany etc.
Title : Iron oxide nanoparticles confer cross-tolerance to arsenate-induced stress in rice roots by engaging nitric oxide