Rama Shanker Dubey

Indian biochemist

Professor

Rama Shanker Dubey

Vice chancellor of Central University of Gujarat
In office
22 November 2019 – 22 November 2025
Preceded by| Syed Abdul Bari
Vice Chancellor of Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University
In office
2014–2017
Preceded by| Dr. N. K. Verma
Succeeded by| Nalini Kant Jha [1]
Personal details
Born|  (1955-12-23) 23 December 1955 (age 69)
Sanisonakara, Bihar, India
Alma mater| Banaras Hindu University
Occupation| Biochemist

Rama Shanker Dubey (born 23 December 1955) is a biochemist and academic leader, currently serving as the Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Gujarat, Kundhela, Vadodara.[2][3]

## Early life and education

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Rama Shanker Dubey was born on 23 December 1955 in Sanisonakara, Raghunathpur, Siwan district, Bihar.

He received his Master of Science degree in biochemistry in 1976 and his Doctor of Philosophy in biochemistry in 1980 from Banaras Hindu University.[2]

## Career

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He started his career as a scientist at Indian Council of Agricultural Research in 1978 and served there till 1983. After this, he was appointed as a lecturer at the Department of Biochemistry, Banaras Hindu University in year 1983 and served the same post till 1991. Thereafter, he became a reader (1991-1999), and a professor from 1999 to 2020. Subsequently, he served as the vice chancellor of Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University from 2014 to 2017. He was appointed as vice chancellor of the Central University of Gujarat on 22 November 2019 and is currently serving there.[2][4]

## Research interests

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His most cited article, "Reactive Oxygen Species, Oxidative Damage, and Antioxidative Defense Mechanism in Plants under Stressful Conditions",[5] explores the role of reactive oxygen species and antioxidative defense mechanisms in plants under stressful conditions, contributing to our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying stress responses in plants.[6][7]

"Lead Toxicity in Plants" is a review article that discusses the effects of lead contamination on plants. Lead, a potential soil pollutant, is readily absorbed by plants and can cause a number of toxicity symptoms, such as stunted growth, chlorosis, and root system blackening.[8] The article explores the various morphological, physiological, and biochemical effects of lead toxicity and the mechanisms adopted by plants for lead detoxification and developing tolerance to it. Some of these mechanisms include sequestration of lead in the vacuole, phytochelatin synthesis, and binding to glutathione and amino acids. The article also highlights the potential of using phytoremediation and rhizofiltration technologies for cleaning lead-contaminated soils.[9]

## References

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1. ^ "MU, LNMU and TMBU get new VCs". The Times of India. 17 March 2017.
2. ^ a b c "Central University of Gujarat (CUG)". www.cug.ac.in. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
3. ^ "Detailed Bio-Data". R S Dubey's Blog. 7 September 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
4. ^ "BHU professor appointed Central University of Gujarat vice-chancellor". The Indian Express. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
5. ^ Sharma, Pallavi; Jha, Ambuj Bhushan; Dubey, Rama Shanker; Pessarakli, Mohammad (24 April 2012). "Reactive Oxygen Species, Oxidative Damage, and Antioxidative Defense Mechanism in Plants under Stressful Conditions". Journal of Botany. 2012: e217037. doi:10.1155/2012/217037. ISSN 2090-0120.
6. ^ "Reactive oxygen species, oxidative damage, and antioxidative defense mechanism in plants under stressful conditions. Author(s) : Pallavi Sharma; Jha, A. B.; Dubey, R. S.; Pessarakli, M." www.cabdirect.org. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
7. ^ "Reactive Oxygen Species, Oxidative Damage, and Antioxidative DefenseMechanism in Plants under Stressful Conditions". scholar.google.co.in. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
8. ^ Sharma, Pallavi; Dubey, Rama Shanker (3 June 2005). "Lead toxicity in plants". Brazilian Journal of Plant Physiology. 17: 35–52\. doi:10.1590/S1677-04202005000100004. ISSN 1677-9452.
9. ^ "Lead Toxicity in Plants". Research Gate. Retrieved 7 May 2023.

## External links

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* Rama Shanker Dubey publications indexed by Google Scholar