Dr. Sheeja T E 

• Soil Metagenome and plant transcriptome-based studies related to biosafety issues of nano metal oxides of Zinc, Calcium and Silicon 
• Genome guided investigation of biosynthesis of major secondary metabolites like curcumin of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and piperine of black pepper (Piper nigrum) 
• Whole genome sequencing of Piper species for establishing varietal identity, identifying trait specific markers, phylogenetic relationships and genetic diversity analysis. 
• Association mapping in cardamom and black pepper for improving yield and quality 
• DNA fingerprinting of major and minor spices for varietal authenticity and securing registration by the Central Varietal Release Committee 
• Devising molecular strategies for identifying biological adulteration of spices
• International publications- 37 
  National Publications- 16