UMEXPERT - ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. CHANDRAN A/L SOMASUNDRAM

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1.	The antioxidant properties and microbial load of Moringa oleifera leaves dried using a prototype convective air-dryer 2022 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DOI : 10.1016/j.sjbs.2022.103290
2.	Dual activity of Meloidogyne incognita-regulated Musa acuminata Pathogenesis-related-10 (MaPR-10) gene 2022 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram,Khanom Binti Simarani,Zuliana Binti Razali,Syarifah Aisyafaznim Bt Sayed Abdul Rahman,Nur Ardiyana Binti Rejab Source : GENE DOI : 10.1016/j.gene.2021.146041
3.	Involvement of Phenolic Compounds and Their Composition in the Defense Response of Fusarium oxysporum Infected Berangan Banana Plants 2021 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Sains Malaysiana DOI : DOI: 10.17576/jsm-2021-5001-03
4.	Effects of Four Different Washing Agents on Microbial Load, Biochemical Properties, Heavy Metals and Pesticides Residues in Sweet Potato Leaves (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) 2021 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram,Zuliana Binti Razali Source : CHIANG MAI JOURNAL OF SCIENCE
5.	Involvement of Phenolic Compounds and Their Composition in the Defense Response of Fusarium oxysporum infected Berangan Banana Plants 2021 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram,Zuliana Binti Razali Source : SAINS MALAYSIANA DOI : 10.17576/jsm-2021-5001-03
6.	Effects of four different washing agents on Microbial Load and Biochemical Properties of Sweet potato leaves (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) 2021 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : CHIANG MAI JOURNAL OF SCIENCE
7.	Mathematical models to describe the drying process of Moringa oleifera leaves in a convective-air dryer 2021 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram,Zuliana Binti Razali Source : CZECH JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES DOI : 10.17221/257/2020-CJFS
8.	Postharvest Quality of Cherry Tomatoes Coated with Mucilage from Dragon Fruit and Irradiated with UV-C 2021 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram,Zuliana Binti Razali Source : POLYMERS DOI : 10.3390/polym13172919
9.	Effects of Ultrasonic Treatment on Disease Resistance, Antioxidant Content and Antioxidant Changes (Reactive Oxygen Species) In Chokanan Mango 2020 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Mitteilungen Klosterneuburg
10.	Reactive Oxygen Species Scavenging Enzyme Activities in Berangan Banana Plant Infected by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense 2019 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram,Zuliana Binti Razali Source : CHIANG MAI JOURNAL OF SCIENCE
11.	Reactive Oxygen Species Scavenging Enzyme Activities in Berangan Banana Plant Infected by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense 2019 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Chiang Mai Journal of Science
12.	Effects of two different water sources used for irrigation on the soil geochemical properties and the quality of the Lohan guava (Psidium guajava L. Lohan) 2017 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Water Science and Technology DOI : doi: 10.2166/wst.2017.080.
13.	ROS activity and antioxidant properties of Fusarium infected bananas 2017 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Journal of Phytopathology DOI : doi.org/10.1111/jph.12552
14.	Physiochemical Changes during Growth and Development of Pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merr. cv. Sarawak) 2016 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology
15.	Effects of soybean processing and packaging on the quality of commonly consumed local delicacy tempe. 2016 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Journal of Food Quality. DOI : https://doi.org/10.1111/jfq.12252
16.	Effect of postharvest ultraviolet-C treatment on the proteome changes in fresh cut mango (Mangifera indica L. cv. Chokanan) 2016 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture DOI : https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.7454
17.	Review on Organic Food Production in Malaysia 2016 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Horticulturae DOI : 10.3390/horticulturae2030012
18.	Effects of Ultraviolet Light (UV-C) and Heat Treatment on The Quality of Fresh-Cut Chokanan Mango and Josephine Pineapple 2015 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Journal of Food Science DOI : DOI:10.1111/1750-3841.12762
19.	From Low Technology to Biotechnology: Practical Solutions to Indigenous Communities' Postharvest Needs. 2015 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Acta Horticulturae DOI : https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1088.44
20.	Enzymatic Activity of Pathogenesis-related (PR) Proteins of Five Local Banana Cultivars During Ripening. 2015 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Acta Horticulturae DOI : https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1088.59
21.	Effects of Thermal and Non-thermal Processing on Phenolic Compounds, Antioxidant Activity and Sensory Attributes of Chokanan Mango (Mangifera indica L.). 2015 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Food Bioprocess Technology DOI : DOI:10.1007/s11947-015-1576-y
22.	Efficacy of Packaging and Storage Conditions in Mitigating Physiological Changes and Extending Shelf Life of Nangka and Abu Bananas. 2015 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Acta Horticulturae DOI : https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1088.15
23.	Comparison of UV-C treatment and thermal pasteurization on quality of Chokanan mango (Mangifera indica L.) juice 2015 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Food and Bioproducts Processing DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbp.2014.03.011
24.	Connecting learners: The role of biotechnology programme in preparing students for the industry. 2015 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Biochemistry and Molecular Biology International DOI : DOI 10.1002/bmb.20892
25.	Physicochemical, nutritional, microbial, and sensory analysis of thermal and non-thermal processed Chokanan mango (Mangifera indica L.) juice. 2015 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Acta Horticulturae DOI : https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1088.105
26.	Extraction from Agricultural Waste, Ipomoea batatas L. Lam Leaves as a Cheap Source of Natural Dye 2014 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : International Journal of Environmental Bioremediation & Biodegradation DOI : DOI: 10.12691/ijebb-2-1-1
27.	Effects of sonication and ultraviolet-c treatment as a hurdle concept on quality attributes of Chokanan mango (Mangifera indica L.) juice. 2014 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Food Science and Technology International DOI : https://doi.org/10.1177/1082013214528188
28.	Cell wall enzyme activity and changes in sugar content in pollinated orchids treated with ethylene inhibitors and sugars. 2013 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Scientia Horticultulturae DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2013.04.034
29.	Quality and Safety of Agri-Foods in Malaysia 2013 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Acta Horticulturae DOI : https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2013.989.32
30.	Multi-gene region phylogenetic analyses suggest reticulate evolution and a clade of Australian origin among paleotropical woody bamboos (Poaceae: Bambusoideae: Bambuseae) 2013 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Plant Systematics and Evolution DOI : 10.1007/s00606-012-0718-1
31.	Effects of thermal treatment and sonication on quality attributes of Chokanan mango (Mangifera indica L.) juice 2013 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Ultrasonics Sonochemistry DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2013.02.005
32.	Cell wall degrading enzyme activities during ripening in 'Nangka' (AAB) Bananas 2012 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Acta Horticulturae DOI : https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2012.943.10
33.	Isolation and Identification of Myo-Inositol Crystals from Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus). 2012 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : MOLECULES DOI : https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules17044583
34.	Bacteriophage lambda genomic library construction of Hylocereus polyrhizus and Hylocereus undatus 2012 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Acta Horticulturae DOI : https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2012.943.5
35.	Variations of leaf and storage roots morphology in Ipomoea batatas L. (sweet potato) cultivars 2012 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Acta Horticulturae DOI : https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2012.943.6
36.	Antioxidant activity, phenolic and flavonoid contents in the leaves of different varieties of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) 2012 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Australian Journal Of Crop Science
37.	Extraction of Genomic DNA from roots and leaves of Hylocereus undatus 2012 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Israel Journal of Plant Sciences DOI : DOI: 10.1560/IJPS.60.1.345
38.	Cloning and Characterisation of ACC oxidase gene from Mas (AA) Banana 2011 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Malaysian Journal of Science DOI : https://doi.org/10.22452/mjs.vol30no1.5
39.	A natural hybrid between Dendrocalamus pendulus and Gigantochloa scortechinii (Poaceae: Bambusoideae: Bambuseae) in Peninsular Malaysia. 2011 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Gardens Bulletin-Singapore
40.	Influence of growth stage and variety on the pigment levels in Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato) leaves 2011 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : African Journal of Agricultural Research DOI : https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR11.299
41.	Postharvest physico-chemical and mechanical changes in jambu air (Syzygium aqueum Alston) fruits. 2011 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Australian Journal of Crop Science
42.	Biodiesel production from waste soybean oil biomass as renewable energy and environmental recycled process 2010 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : African Journal of Biotechnology DOI : DOI: 10.5897/AJB10.299
43.	A simple, rapid and efficient method of isolating DNA from Chokanan mango (Mangifera indica L.) 2010 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : African Journal of Biotechnology
44.	Potential Natural Dye with Antioxidant Properties from Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus). 2010 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Acta Horticulturae DOI : https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2010.875.62
45.	Obtaining Genomic DNA for Construction of Genomic Library. 2010 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Acta Horticulturae DOI : https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2010.875.72
46.	Pigment identification and antioxidant properties of red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus). 2010 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : African Journal of Biotechnology DOI : https://doi.org/10.5897/AJB09.1603
47.	Effect of Film Packaging in Extending Shelf Life of Dragon Fruit, Hylocereus undatus and Hylocereus polyrhizus. 2010 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Acta Horticulturae DOI : https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2010.875.49
48.	Effects of Postharvest Hot Water Treatment on Physiological and Biochemical Properties of Eksotika Papaya during Ripening 2010 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Acta Horticulturae DOI : https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2010.875.22
49.	Impacts of alcohol type, ratio and stirring time on the biodiesel production from waste canola oil. 2010 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : African Journal of Agricultural Research DOI : https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR09.135
50.	Isolation and Characterization of Ethylene Related Genes during Pollination Induced Senescence of Dendobrium Orchids. 2010 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Acta Horticulturae DOI : https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2010.875.68
51.	Phylogenetic relationships among Southeast Asian climbing bamboos (Poaceae: Bambusoideae) and the Bambusa complex 2010 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Biochemical Systematics and Ecology DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bse.2010.07.006
52.	Biochemical and Molecular Characterisation of Pectate Lyase in Ripening Nangka (AAB) Bananas 2010 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Acta Horticulturae DOI : https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2010.875.42
53.	Optimization of the ISSR-PCR System for the Bamboos of Economic Importance 2010 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Acta Horticulturae DOI : https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2010.875.71
54.	Effect of sugars and aminooxyacetic acid on the longevity of pollinated Dendrobium Pompadour flowers 2010 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Indian Journal of Horticulture
55.	Isolation and characterization of ethylene receptor genes in Dendrobium Pompadour 2010 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (APJMBB) i
56.	Construction of Genomic Library of Chokanan Mango (Mangifera Indica) 2010 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Acta Horticulturae DOI : https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2010.875.67
57.	Effect of Storage Temperatures on the Physiological and Biochemical Properties of Hylocereus polyrhizus. 2010 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Acta Horticulturae DOI : https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2010.875.16
58.	Activity of cell wall degrading enzymes in Hylocereus polyrhizus. 2009 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Indian Journal of Agricultural Research
59.	A Comparative Study on Selected Antioxidants During Pollination Induced Senescence on Dendrobium Sonia and Dendrobium Savin White 2008 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Asian Journal of Plant Sciences DOI : 10.3923/ajps.2008.724.729
60.	Study of Optimal Temperature, pH and Stability of Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) Peel for Use as Potential Natural Colorant. 2008 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Pakistan Journal Of Biological Sciences DOI : 10.3923/pjbs.2008.2259.2263
61.	Determining pigment extraction efficiency and pigment stability of dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus). 2008 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Journal Of Biological Sciences DOI : 10.3923/jbs.2008.1174.1180
62.	Plantlet Production through Development of Competent Multiple Meristem Cultures from Male Inflorescence of Banana, Musa acuminata cv. 'Pisang Mas' (AA) 2008 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology DOI : DOI : 10.3844/ajbbsp.2008.325.328
63.	Effects of Aminooxyacetic Acid and Sugar on the Longevity of Pollinated Dendrobium Pompadour. 2008 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Asian Journal of Plant Science DOI : DOI: 10.3923/ajps.2008.654.659
64.	Physiological Changes Following Pollination of Dendrobium Pompadour Flowers 2008 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Malaysian Journal of Science
65.	Effects of ethanol on the longevity and abscission of bougainvillea flowers. 2007 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Maejo International Journal of Sceince and Technology
66.	Effects of sugars and aminoacetic acid on the longevity of pollinated Oncidium Gower Ramsey flowers. 2007 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Malaysian Journal of Science
67.	Effects of sugars and aminooxyacetic acid on the longevity of pollinated Dendrobium (Heang Beauty) flowers. 2006 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Journal of Applied Horticulture
68.	Effects of sugars and aminooxyacetic acid on the longevity of pollinated Oncidium Goldiana Flowers 2005 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram Source : Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science

CHAPTER IN BOOK

NO	DETAILS OF CHAPTER IN BOOK
1.	Effects of Black Rot on the Antioxidant Properties of Morris and Sarawak Pineapple (Ananas comosus). 2018 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram
2.	Emerging Fruit Juice Processing Technologies: Quality Improvement. 2018 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram
3.	Safety improvement of fruit juices by novel thermal and nonthermal processing 2016 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram,Zuliana Binti Razali
4.	Isolation and characterization of senescence-associated ethylene genes from Dendrobium orchids. 2007 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram

MONOGRAPH

NO	DETAILS OF MONOGRAPH
1.	Postharvest practices through a community engagement workshop in Kampung Sungai Suloh,Senggarang, Johor 2016 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram
2.	Engaging with a community's needs: a postharvest lab initiative in Kampung Parit Kaseh, Senggarang, Johor 2016 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram
3.	Promoting Social Engagement Amongst Postgraduate: Postharvest Training for Orang Asli Entrepreneurs 2015 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram
4.	Inculcating Proper Postharvest Practices through a Community Engagement Workshop 2015 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram
5.	Promoting Social Responsibility amongst Postgraduate: Engaging The Orang Asli Children 2014 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram

MASS MEDIA(NEWSPAPER,RADIO,TV,POPULAR MAGAZINE)

NO	DETAILS OF MASS MEDIA(NEWSPAPER,RADIO,TV,POPULAR MAGAZINE)
1.	UM team speaks their way to victory 2018 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram
2.	Local varsities are champs at international debate 2016 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram
3.	eps 3 Rokok Tikus 2015 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram
4.	Sedutan maut rokok seludup. Dr Chandran (2015). Harian Metro 2015 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram
5.	Rokok Seludup Undang Ketagihan Melampau. 2015 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram
6.	Smuggled cigarettes pose higher risk 2015 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram
7.	KAJIAN MENUNJUKKAN BAHAN-BAHAN TIDAK TERKAWAL DALAM ROKOK HARAM ADALAH BERACUN 2015 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram
8.	Smuggled cigarettes contain higher levels of tar and nicotine 2015 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram

OTHER MEDIA(TAPE,VIDEO,INTERNET)

NO	DETAILS OF OTHER MEDIA(TAPE,VIDEO,INTERNET)
1.	QIUP WUPID 2017 launched by Minister of Higher Education 2017 Author(s) : Chandran A/l Somasundram

RESEARCH PROJECT

GRANT	PROGRESS	STATUS
Biochemical And Antiseptic Properties Of Malaysian Moringa Oleifera Leave Extracts And Their Potential As A Sanitizing Agent Researcher(s) : Dr. Zuliana Binti Razali (RU Geran - Fakulti Program)		end
FINGERPRINTING THE ROS AND RNS DEFENCE SYSTEM IN BERANGAN BANANA Researcher(s) : - (Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research)		end
PLANT DEFENCE INTERACTION IN MORRIS AND SARAWAK PINEAPPLE CULTIVARS TO COMBAT BLACK ROT DISEASE. Researcher(s) : - (Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research)		end
Revealing Plant-bacterial Defence Interaction Using Metabolic Profiling And Reactive Species Defencesystem In Selected Local Pineapple (ananascomosus) Cultivars To Compliment Current Strategies In Combating Pineapple Heart Rot (MOSTI-Science Fund)		end
Fingerprinting The Ros And Rns Defence System In Banana Researcher(s) : Dr. Zuliana Binti Razali,Dr. Ow Phui San Rebecca (Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - AET (Innovative Technology (ITRC)))		end
Expression Isolation Purification And Antifungal Activity Studies Of Pathogenesis Related (Pr) Proteins In Selected Cooking And Dessert Varities Of Bananas Researcher(s) : -- (Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research)		end
Workshop On The Postharvest Handling Of Frest Vegetables (RU Geran)		end
BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR AGRICULTURE: Community study (Flagship - AET (Innovative Technology (ITRC)))		end
Effect Of High Intensity Pulsed Electric Field (hipef) Variables On Changes In Bioactive Compounds And Quality Of Mango Juice (mangifera Indica L.) And Its Resultant Antioxidant Activity And Microbial Inactivation (Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research)		end

RESEARCH COLLABORATOR

GRANT	PROGRESS	STATUS
A Comparative Metabolome And Proteome Analysis To Elucidate Disease Resistance In Hot Water Treated Papaya Researcher(s) : Associate Prof. Dr. Chandran A/l Somasundram,Dr. Tan Boon Chin,Dr. Arpah Binti Abu,Dr. Taznim Begam Binti Mohd Mohidin (Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS))		end
Revealing Plant-nematode Defence Interaction Through Metabolic Profiling: The Role Of Secondary Metabolites Researcher(s) : Associate Prof. Dr. Chandran A/l Somasundram,Dr. Syarifah Aisyafaznim Bt Sayed Abdul Rahman (Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - AET (Innovative Technology (ITRC)))		end

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