Dr. Babitha Rani, A M
Principal Scientist, Aquaculture division
Ph. D (Aquaculture)
Research Interests
- Biofloc Technology
- Recirculating aquaculture systems
- Environmental microbiology
Research Papers
- Irshad, A., Verma, A. K., Babitha Rani, A.M., Rathore, G., Saharan, N. and Gora, A. 2016 Growth, nonspecific immunity and disease resistance of Labeo rohita against Aeromonas hydrophila in biofloc system using different carbon source. Aquaculture, 457, 61-67.
- Irshad Ahmad, A. M. Babitha Rani., A. K. Verma, Mudasir Maqsood. 2017. Biofloc technology: an emerging avenue in aquatic animal healthcare and nutrition. Aquacult Int. DOI 10.1007/s10499-016-0108-8.
- Ajay Kumar, V. Harikrishna, A.K. Reddy, N.K. Chadha and A. M. Babitha Rani. 2017. Salinity Tolerance of Pangasianodon hypophthalmus in Inland Saline Water: Effect on Growth, Survival and Haematological Parameters. Eco. Env. & Cons. 23 (1) : 2017; pp. (475-482).
- Harsha Haridas, Verma, A.K, Rathore. R, Chandraprakash, Sawant, P.B, Babitha Rani, A.M. 2017. Enhanced growth and immuno-physiological response of Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia in indoor biofloc units at different stocking densities. Aquaculture Research DOI: 10.1111/are.13256.
- Arun, V.V. Saharan, N. Ramasubramanian, V..Babitha Rani, A. M. Salin K.R, Sontakke, R. Harsha Haridas and Deepak George P. 2017.Multi-response optimization of Artemia hatching process using split-split-plot design based response surface methodology. Scientific Reports 7:40394.DOI: 10.1038/srep40394.
- Nitin Verma , V. K. Tiwari , A. K. Reddy, C. Prakash and Babitha Rani, A. M. 2017. Effect of different protein and fat levels on amino acid and fatty acid variation in morphotypes of nursed Macrobrachium rosenbergii post larvae (de Man, 1879). Eco. Env. & Cons. 23, 397-402
- Irshad Ahmed , Jagtap, D. Balasinor, N., Babitha Rani, Bhat, I, A., Chadha, N. K., Rawat, K.D., Saharan N., 2018. nhibin anti-peptide antibody macromolecule: an approach to improve fecundity in Clarias batrachus. General and comparative endocrinology DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.08.075
- Irshad Ahmad., Jagtap, D.,Balasinor, N.H., Babitha Rani, Bhat, I.A., Chadha. N,K., Rawat, K.D., Saharan, N 2018. Inhibin anti-peptide antibody macromolecule: An approach to improve fecundity in Clarias batrachus. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 120, Part A, 195-202.
- Irshad Ahmed., Bhat I.A., Jagtap, D., Balasinor, N.H., Selvaa KumarC.ChanuT.I.BabithaRani., Dar .S.A., TasokLeya., Gora A.H., Saharan, N. 2018. Computational and biological approach for studying structure-function of inhibin chimeric peptide antibodies in Clarias batrachusAquaculture501, 25 February 2019, Pages 153-160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2018.11.016
- Fahal, E., Babitha Rani.A.M., Aklakur, M., Chanu T.I., Saharan., N., 2018.Qualitative and Quantitative Phytochemical Analysis of Moringa oleifera (Lam) Pod.International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 7(05):657-665 DOI: 10.20546/ijcmas.2018.705.080
- Ajay Kumar., Reddy, A.K. Babitha Rani., Rathore, G., Lkra, W.S. 2018. Growth and digestive enzymatic activity of Litopenaeus vannamei raised in bio floc systems with different C/N ratios in ground saline water. Journal of entomology and zoology studies., 6(4) 1166-1171
- Suresh Babu., Shrinivas Rao., Biju, I.F., Dharmadurai., Babitha Rani.A.M., 2018.Evaluation of claw development in giant freshwater Prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii (De man, 1879). Indian Journal of Fisheries 65 (1) 116-118.
- Archana, C., Saharan, N., Gaurav Rathore., Srivastava, P.P., Babitha Rani., Pandey, P.K. 2018. Isolation and characterization of potential pendimethalin degrading bacteria from pesticides polluted soil. 2018. Journal Of Entomology And Zoology Studies 6(4):1842-1848.
- Sangeetha Kumari., Tiwari, V.K., Rajesh Kumar., Babitha Rani. A. M., Satya Prakash. 2018. Effect of feeding rate on growth, survival and cannibalism in striped snakehead, Channa striata (Bloch, 1793) fingerlings. J. Exp. Zool. India Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 205-210.
- Sontakke R., Tiwari, V.K., Paniprasad, K., Babitha Rani. A. M., Muralidhar, P.A., 2019. Non specific immune and antioxidant status of Milk fish, Chanos chanos., varies with the carbon source used in the biofloc system. J. Exp. Zool. India. 22(1) 109-118.
- Peer saba Manzoor., Kiran Dube Rawat., V. K. Tiwari., Nalini Poojary and Babitha Rani. A.M., 2020. Dietary lipid influences gonadal maturation, digestive enzymes and serum biochemical indices of Cyprinus carpio reared in biofloc system. Aquaculture Research. https://doi.org/10.1111/are.14659
| Sr. No. | Title of Project | From(Duration) | To(Duration) | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Comparative evaluation of growth and Reproductive Performance of Normal and Stunted yearlings of rohu (Labeo rohita).(Role:Co-Principal Investigator) | 2012 | 2015 | ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai |
| 2. | Evaluation of biofloc based system for rearing of Labeo rohita and L.vannamei (Role:Principal Investigator) | 2013 | 2016 | ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai |
| 3. | Zero water exchange model for carp seed production (Role:Co-Principal Investigator) | 2016 | Ongoing | ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai |
| 4. | Development of zero water exchange indoor biofloc units in controlled conditions using inland saline water (Role: Principal Investigator) | 2017 | 2018 | ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai |
| 5. | Mapping and characterization of soil and water quality parameters of on–going and potential sites and their correction with different production systems (Role:Co-Principal Investigator) | 2017 | Ongoing | ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai |
| 6. | Bioprospecting of ornamental fish species for inland saline aquaculture (Role: Co-Principal Investigator) | 2017 | 2018 | ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai |
| 7. | Development of Energy Efficient and Environment Protective Aquaculture Technologies for Degraded Soils Role : (Component leader) Activity : Biofloc technology for sustainable effluent management in aquafarming | 2018 | Ongoing | NAHEP-CAAST World Bank |
Others
- Elsevier recognized reviewer for “Aquaculture” journal
- Reviewer for Aquaculture Reporter
- Reviewer for Journal of Fishery Technology