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Dr. Mujahidkhan A. Pathan, ARS

Dr. Mujahidkhan A. Pathan, ARS
Senior Scientist , Officer-in-charge
Ph.D. (Fish Biotechnology)
Research Gate ORCID Google Scholar

Research Area

  • Aquaculture Breeding and Genetics

Research Papers

  • Pathan, M. A. 2026. Multi-trait breeding value-based selection and prediction of genetic gain under alternative breeding scenarios in common carp (Cyprinus carpio). GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme, Iceland. Final project.
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  • Kumari, K., Pathan, M.A., Surendran, S., Varghese, T., Poojary, N., Singh, A.L., Kranthirekha, M., Halim, A.F., Poinern, G.E.J., Fawcett, D. and Sharma, R., 2026. Pharmacokinetics and bio-distribution of differently functionalized Carbon nanotube in Zebrafish, Danio rerio. Discover nano, 21(1), p.145.
  • Raghul, R., Pathan, M.A., Nagaraja, P.S., Sanwal, P., Krishnan, S., Singh, S., Kumar, A., Reang, D., Aklakur, M., Nayak, S.K. and Singh, A.L., 2026. Genetic analysis of progeny performance through diallel crosses in common carp Cyprinus carpio cultured in varying inland saline water. Aquaculture Reports, 48, p.103555
  • Nagaraja, P.S., Pathan, M.A., Raghul, R., V, S., Sanwal, P., Krishnan, S., Singh, S., Kumar, A., Reang, D., Singh, A.L. and Chaudhari, A., 2026. Variability in harvest growth traits and genetic parameters in common carp, Cyprinus carpio (Linnaeus, 1758), cultured in extracted inland saline groundwater. Aquaculture International, 34(3), p.89.
  • Gowda, K.B., Jahageerdar, S., Pathan, M. and Jayaraman, J., 2026. Genetic and non-genetic factors influencing reproductive traits of female Clarias magur in a line selected for improved harvest body weight. Aquaculture, p.743690.
  • Raghul, R., Pathan, M.A., Gjerde, B., Singh, A.L., Misra, A., PS, N. and Prakash, S., 2026. Juvenile growth performance and associated genetic parameters in common carp, Cyprinus carpio cultured in 8 ppt inland saline groundwater. Aquatic Living Resources, 39, p.9.
  • Singh, A.L., Pathan, M.A., Prakash, S., Kumar, A.P., Chaudhari, A., Sonwane, A. and Krishna, G., 2026. Evaluation of growth performance and stock variance of common carp, Cyprinus carpio in inland saline aquaculture system. Journal of Environmental Biology, 47(1), pp.114-125.
  • Kumari, A., Pathan, M.A., PS, N., V, S., Sanwal, P. and Singh, A.L., 2025. Polymorphism in the Growth Hormone Gene and Its Association With Growth‐Related Traits in Common Carp, Cyprinus carpio (Linnaeus, 1778), in the Inland Saline Production System. Journal of Applied Ichthyology, 2025(1), p.8839234.
  • Nagaraja, P.S., Susitharan, V., Upaskar, S.S., Yadav, J.P., Kumar, P., Krishnan, S., Rani, A.B., Kumar, A., Singh, S., Reang, D. and Nayak, S.K., Pathan, M.A. 2025. Dynamics of inland saline ground water and associated growth potential of common carp Cyprinus carpio for a sustainable aquaculture. Discover Sustainability, 6(1), p.42.
  • Lalramnunsanga, Mishra, A., Singh, A.L., Prakash, S., Salvi, A., Kumar, A.P. and Pathan, M.A., 2024. Genetic diversity of common carp Cyprinus carpio in the base population of a selective breeding programme in India. Discover Animals, 1(1), p.3.
  • Pandey, A., Pathan, M.A., Sudhagar, S.A., Krishnani, K.K., Sreedharan, K., Prakash, Satya., Jana, Prasantha. 2024. Influence of crowding density mediated stress on haematological, biochemical indices, and molecular changes of Penaeus vannamei reared in inland saline water (ISW) sourced earthen ponds. Aquaculture International.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s10499-024-01466-8
  • Pandey, A., Pathan, M.A., Ananthan, P.S., Sudhagar, A., Krishnani, K.K., Sreedharan, K., Kumar, P., Thirunavukkarasar, R., and Harikrishna, V., 2023. Stocking for sustainable aqua-venture: optimal growth, yield, and economic analysis of Penaeus vannamei culture in inland saline water (ISW) of India. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 26(3), pp.6913-6942.
  • KP, J., PN, S., KP, G., Bedekar, M.K., Pathan, M.A., and KV, R., 2025. Alterations in intestinal microbiota and host response in Penaeus monodon experimentally challenged with Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP). Aquaculture International, 33(6), pp.1-21.
  • Rajeshwar, B.N., Kumar, T.S., Jithendran, K.P., Bedekar, M.K., Kumar, H.S., Jeena, K., Pathan, M.A., and Rajendran, K.V., 2025. Experimental infection study reveals differential susceptibilities of Penaeus monodon and Penaeus vannamei to Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, 211, p.108331.
  • Rajendran, K.V., Pagare, S., Raut, S., Prasad, K.P. and Pathan, M.A., 2022. Monodon baculovirus (MBV) infects wild mud crab, Scylla serrata. Journal of invertebrate pathology, 187, p.107701.
  • Gurphale, N., Pathan, M. A., Kumari, K., Harshavarthini, M., Walke, P. S., Poojary, N., … Sharma, R. (2025). Evaluating the toxicity of PEGylated multiwalled carbon nanotubes in zebrafish embryos: insights for biomedical and environmental safety. Nanotoxicology, 19(7–8), 665–678.
    https://doi.org/10.1080/17435390.2025.2584287
  • Mukkeri, K., Sethy, A.K., Pathan, M.A., Poojary, N., Walke, P., Kumari, K. and Sharma, R., 2025. Evaluation of genotoxicity and biodistribution of various functionalised multiwalled carbon nanotubes in zebrafish (Danio rerio). Results in Chemistry, p.102314.
  • Acharya, A., Tripathi, G., Rasal, K.D., Pathan, M.A., Bhat, R.A.H., Dinakaran, C. and Rathinam, R.B., 2024. Biotic and abiotic stress affects the stability of housekeeping genes in Catla Labeo catla. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health, 36(4), pp.330-341.
  • Dasgupta, S., Biswas, G., Tripathi, G., Pathan, M.A., Ghoshal, T.K., Singh, P.K., Jana, T., Mitra, P., Samanta, S., De, D. and Adhikari, S., 2024. Assessment of Sex, Gonad Volume, and Reproductive Maturation Status of the Indian Shad, Tenualosa ilisha, Using Ultrasonic Imaging: A Rapid and Non‐Invasive Tool. Journal of Applied Ichthyology, 2024(1), p.6597804.
  • Porkodi, M., Brahmane, M.P., Pathan, M.A., Poojary, N., Singh, S., Harshavarthini, M., and Nagpure, N.S., 2024. Indigo dyes: Toxicity, teratogenicity, and genotoxicity studies in zebrafish embryos. Mutation Research-Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis, 896, p.503752.
  • Surendran, S., Pathan, M.A., Walke, P., Syam, K.R., Babu, P.G., Poojary, N. and Sharma, R., 2024. Green synthesis and characterization of multiwall carbon nanotubes from sugarcane bagasse as a biogenic catalyst via chemical vapour deposition method using LPG as hydrocarbon source. Materials Letters, 359, p.135904.
  • Kumari, R., Pathan, M.A., Chaudhari, A., Goswami, M., Poojary, N., and Nagpure, N.S., 2023. Determination of cefaclor antibiotic toxicity in zebrafish embryos. Comparative Clinical Pathology, 33(1), pp.93-104.
  • Harshavarthini M, Pathan MA, Poojary N, Kumar S, Gurphale N, Varshini SVS, Kumari R, Nagpure NS. Assessment of toxicity potential of neglected Mithi River water from Mumbai megacity, India, in zebrafish using embryotoxicity, teratogenicity, and genotoxicity biomarkers. Environ Monit Assess. 2023 Jul 14;195(8):950. doi: 10.1007/s10661-023-11542-w. PMID: 37450229.
  • Pinto, N., Nissa, M.U., Pathan, M.A., Yashwanth, B.S., Pratapa, M.G., Srivastava, S. and Goswami, M., 2023. High throughput proteomic analysis of Labeo rohita liver infected with Edwardsiella tarda. Aquaculture, p.739338.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2023.739338
  • Wisdom, K.S., Bhat, I.A., Pathan, M.A., Babu, P.G., Walke, P., Nayak, S.K. and Sharma, R., 2022. Teleost Nonapeptides, Isotocin and Vasotocin Administration Released the Milt by Abdominal Massage in Male Catfish, Clarias magur. Front. Endocrinol. 13: 899463. doi: 10.3389/fendo.
  • Debroy, S., Chadha. N. K., Sawant, Paramita., Krishna, Hari., Pathan, Mujahidkhan., Haque, Ramjanul., Jana, Prasanta., Roy, Udipata. 2022. Effect of salinity on growth, survival, hemato-biochemical and antioxidative status of Anabas testudineus (Bloch,1792) juveniles reared in inland saline water. Aquaculture Research. 00:1–14. doi.org/10.1111/are.16149
  • Ramya, V.L., Behera, B.K., Das, B.K., Krishna, G., Pavankumar, A. and Pathan, M.A., 2021. Stock structure analysis of the endemic fish, Barbodes carnaticus (Jerdon 1849), for conservation in a biodiversity hotspot. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(39), pp.55277-55289.
  • Pathan, M.A., Chaudhari, A. and Krishna, G., 2019. Inbred zebrafish lines: A genetic repository for zebrafish researchers. Indian Journal of Plant Genetics and Breeding, 79(Sup-01), pp.150-159.
  • Wisdom, K.S., Bhat, I.A., Kumar, P., Pathan, M.A., Chanu, T.I., Walke, P. and Sharma, R., 2018. Fabrication of chitosan nanoparticles loaded with aromatase inhibitors for the advancement of gonadal development in Clarias magur (Hamilton, 1822). Aquaculture, 497, pp.125-133.
  • Pathan, M.A., Nesnas, E.A., Acharya, A.P., Roshan, R., Kumar, T.P., Gireesh-Babu, P., Jahageerdar, S., Chaudhari, A. and Krishna, G., 2017. In Silico Characterization of Selected Microsatellite Loci Reported in Zebrafish Genome. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci, 6(11), pp.2244-2252.
  • Jayaramu, P.K., Tripathi, G., Kumar, A.P., Keezhedath, J., Pathan, M.A. and Kurcheti, P.P., 2017. Studies on expression pattern of toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5) in Edwardsiella tarda infected Pangasianodon hypophthalmus. Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 63, pp.68-73.
  • Keezhedath, J., Kurcheti, P.P., Pathan, M.A., Babu, G.P., Tripathi, G., Sudhagar, A. and Rao, S.P., 2013. Expression profile of Penaeus monodon ubiquitin conjugating enzyme (PmUbc) at protein level in white spot syndrome virus challenged shrimp. Indian Journal of Virology, 24(1), pp.48-53.
  • Pathan, M., Gireesh-Babu, P., Pavan-Kumar, A., Jeena, K., Sharma, R., Makesh, M., Prasad, K.P. and Krishna, G., 2013. In vivo therapeutic efficacy of recombinant Penaeus monodon antiviral protein (rPmAV) administered in three different forms to WSSV infected Penaeus monodon. Aquaculture, 376, pp.64-67.
  • Jeena, K., Prasad, K.P., Pathan, M.A. and Babu, P.G., 2012. Expression profiling of WSSV ORF 199 and shrimp ubiquitin conjugating enzyme in WSSV Infected Penaeus monodon. Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences, 25(8), p.1184.
  • Rather, M.A., Sharma, R., Aklakur, M., Ahmad, S., Kumar, N., Khan, M. and Ramya, V.L., 2011. Nanotechnology: a novel tool for aquaculture and fisheries development. A prospective mini-review. Fisheries and Aquaculture Journal, 16(1-5), p.3.

Ongoing Projects - Grants (External Projects)

Principal Investigator (PI)

1. Project Title : Genetic Improvement of Common Carp Cyprinus carpio for Inland Saline Aquaculture: Strain development for underutilized water resources
Project Duration : 4 years (April 2023- March 2027)
Funding Agency : Department of Fisheries, Government of India
Project Cost : Rs 9.28 crores (USD 1,118,899 approx.)

2. Project Title : Establishment of a Bio-resource Facility of Zebrafish (Danio rerio): A National Genetic Repository for Wild Type and Inbred Zebrafish
Project Duration : 4 years (June 2023- March 2027)
Funding Agency : National Fisheries Development Board, Government of India
Project Cost : Rs 70 lakhs

3. Project Title : Promotion of Saline Water Aquaculture through Species Diversification using Sea Bass Lates calcarifer
Project Duration : 4 years (Feb 2026- Feb 2030)
Funding Agency : National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development , Government of India
Project Cost : Rs 38 lakhs (USD 41000 approx)

Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)

  • Genetic Improvement of Growth and Breeding efficiency of Clarias magur through Selective Breeding Phase-III, CIFE funded (2022-2027)

Sr. No. Name of Award Awarding Agency Year
1 GRO-FTP, UNESCO (Fisheries Training Program) in Iceland (Nov 2025 to May 2026) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Iceland 2025
2 Best Scientist of ICAR-CIFE (Regional Centre) ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai 2024
3 Dr. Hiralal Chowdhary University Gold Medal ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai 2013
4 Alltech Young Scientist Award Alltech USA 2012
5 UGC-MANF (Junior Research Fellowship) for pursuing PhD University Grants Commission, India 2011
6 Best Fisheries Graduate of India 2009- Gold Medal Professional Fisheries Graduate Forum of India 2009