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Bio

Dr. Romit Seth is a dedicated plant researcher with a passion for understanding the intricate “Natural Algorithms” governing system biology within plant-environment interactions. With remarkable contributions to plant research, his post-doctoral work at PHHI, under the esteemed guidance of Dr. Massimo Iorizzo, focuses on creation of genetic and genomic resources, a pivotal aspect in uncovering the metabolic pathways of nutritionally important phytochemical compounds in horticulture crop plants. The primary focus of their research revolves around the identification of specific genes involved in the production of these compounds to shed light on the crucial processes that influence the nutritional value and health benefits of plants. With the aim to make a lasting impact on the scientific community and pave the way for further research, Dr. Seth has always been curious to explore the “Natural Algorithms” governing plant-environment interactions and system biology.

Publications

• Alterations in starch, sucrose, and abscisic acid metabolism under drought stress in contrasting genotypes of chickpea , Journal of Biosciences (2025)
• Characterization of anthocyanins, phenolics, and flavonoids in a global carrot collection through application of chemometrics and FT-NIR spectroscopy , Food Chemistry: X (2025)
• Deep transcriptome and metabolome analysis to dissect untapped spatial dynamics of specialized metabolism in Saussurea costus (Falc.) Lipsch , Functional & Integrative Genomics (2025)
• Identification and functional characterization of BAHD acyltransferases associated with anthocyanin acylation in blueberry , Horticulture Research (2025)
• Leveraging NIR Spectroscopy to Enhance Anthocyanin and Phenolic Acid Phenotyping in Purple Carrots , XXXII Plant & Animal Genome (2025)
• Leveraging NIR Spectroscopy to Enhance Anthocyanin and Phenolic Acid Phenotyping in Purple Carrots , XXXII Plant & Animal Genome (2025)
• Nature's nutraceuticals: Harvesting health from fruits and vegetables , Elsevier eBooks (2025)
• Omics approaches in secondary metabolite pathways of plants , Elsevier eBooks (2025)
• Unveiling transcriptional regulation underpinning chilling and frost stress response in Trans-Himalayan Hippophae tibetana L. , Plant Molecular Biology (2025)
• Development of a NIR Spectroscopy Method to Characterize Anthocyanin and Phenolic Acids Content in Carrots , 41st International Carrot Conference 2024 (2024)

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