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SNGS College encourages research and scholarly activities across various disciplines. This section highlights recent research publications by faculty members and research scholars of the college, along with selected media coverage of research findings.

Publications – 2026–27

  1. Palakkaparambil, P., Venugopal, V., Sujith, A., Augustine, C., Kuriadom, S. T., Vardhanan, Y. S., A V, R., V, G., Narayanan, J. K., & Ajaykumar, A. P. (2026). Dataset on exoskeleton chemistry and surface morphology of the pill millipede, Arthrosphaera lutescens. Scientific Data, 13, 848.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-026-07171-w
    Media coverage: The Hindu | Mathrubhumi
  2. Venugopal, V., Unnathpadi, R., Bolisetti, T., Pullithadathil, B., Varma, S. R., Binitha, V. P. S., Jayaraj, K. N., Narayanankutty, A., Rohit, M. K., Vardhanan, Y. S., Das, R., & Ajaykumar, A. P. (2026). Multiomics and Confocal Raman mapping of Stegodyphus sarasinorum venom gland biomolecules with antioxidant and cytotoxic activities. Scientific Reports.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-67431-y
    Media coverage: The Hindu
  3. Sabira, O., & Ajaykumar, A. P. (2026). Biogenic ZnO nanoparticles derived from the Luprops tristis beetle exhibit broad spectrum activity, including DPPH radical scavenging, antibacterial, anticancer effects, and sensitive glucose detection. Next Materials, 11, 101940.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxmate.2026.101940
  4. Nishma, M., Resmi, M. S., & Vivek, P. J. (2026). Integrated biochemical and molecular insights reveal curcuminoid depletion coupled with phenolic–antioxidant elevation in turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) under salinity stress. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 48(2), 14.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11738-025-03884-4
  5. Pallath, M., Jayanthikumari, V. P., & Saraladevi, R. M. (2026). Unlocking the potential of multimetal-tolerant fungal strains associated with the roots of Alternanthera tenella Colla to boost plant growth under metal-stressed conditions. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 26(1), 1632–1650.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-025-02953-4
  6. Nishma, M., Resmi, M. S., & Vivek, P. J. (2026). Evolutionary analysis, structural characterization, and cultivar- and tissue-specific expression profiling of the CDPK gene family in turmeric (Curcuma longa L.). 3 Biotech, 16(9), 374.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-026-05008-2
  7. Amrutha, K., Resmi, M. S., & Vivek, P. J. (2026). Comprehensive genome-wide analysis and functional insights into calcium-dependent protein kinases (CDPKs) in ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). Computational Biology and Chemistry, 124, 109102.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2026.109102
  8. Anila, P. S., Vivek, P. J., Aswini, M., & Resmi, M. S. (2026). L-phenylalanine- and L-tyrosine-mediated modulation of phenylpropanoid pathway genes enhances antioxidant potential and curculigoside accumulation in Curculigo orchioides Gaertn. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12298-026-01738-y
  9. Prasad, C. V., & Sathik, S. J. (2026). Consumer satisfaction towards health insurance in Kerala: A multidimensional empirical analysis of influencing factors. SN Social Sciences, 6, 382.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s43545-026-01658-4
  10. Kumar, C. S., & Ramachandran, R. (2026). A wide class of zero-inflated count data models and its applications. Asian Journal of Statistical Sciences, 5(2). Read more here,

Popular Science & Newspaper Coverage

The Hindu

Indian researchers map colonial spider’s venom gland, uncover molecules with potential for future cancer and antimicrobial drug research (2026).
Read the article – The Hindu

New study reveals self-cleaning mechanism of green pill millipede in Western Ghats (2026).
Read the article – The Hindu

Mathrubhumi

Study highlights the exoskeleton chemistry, surface morphology and self-cleaning/water-repellent properties of the pill millipede Arthrosphaera lutescens (2026).
Read the article – Mathrubhumi

PUBLICATIONS 2025-26

  1. Amrutha, K., Resmi, M. S., & Vivek, P. J. (2026). Comprehensive genome-wide analysis and functional insights into calcium-dependent protein kinases (CDPKs) in Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). Computational Biology and Chemistry, 124, 109102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2026.109102
  2. Palakkaparambil, P., Venugopal, V., Sujith, A., Augustine, C., Kuriadom, S. T., Vardhanan, Y. S., A V, R., V, G., Narayanan, J. K., & Ajaykumar, A. P. (2026). Dataset on exoskeleton chemistry and surface morphology of the pill millipede, Arthrosphaera lutescens. Scientific Data. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-026-07171-w in news: The Hindu, Mathrubhumi
  3. Anila, P. S., Vivek, P. J., Aswini, M., & MS, Resmi (2026). L-phenylalanine- and L-tyrosine- mediated modulation of phenylpropanoid pathway genes enhances antioxidant potential and curculigoside accumulation in Curculigo orchioides Gaertn. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12298-026-01738-y

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