Received In-house Research Project as Principal Investigator entitled, “Role of selected rhizobacterial strains in enhancing   plant growth and Capsaicinoid content in Capsicum annuum under saline conditions” letter no: DR/Cir/JIBB/IRPs/2018/23.

• Research/Review articles

1. Praneetha, T. P., Masih, S. A., Addesso, R., Maxton, A*., and Sofo, A. (2025). Brassicaceae Isothiocyanate-Mediated Alleviation of Soil-Borne Diseases. Plants, 14(8): 1200. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14081200. (ISSN: 2223-7747, IF: 4.0, SCOPUS, ESCI and UGC-Care indexed).
2. Maxton, A. and Masih, S.A.* (2025) Potential of Industrial waste to transfer Microbial electron in Microbial Fuel Cell using dye reduction assay. Water, Air and Soil Pollution. 236: 126. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-025-07765-x. (ISSN: 0049-6979, IF: 3.8, SCOPUS, ESCI and UGC-Care indexed).
3. Shivani, M. L.S., Gantait, A. and Maxton, A.* (2025) Boosting Mungbean Growth and Root Nodulation with Phytohormonal Seed Priming for Sustainable Agriculture. Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology. 26: 1-17 doi: 10.56557/pcbmb/2025/v26i1-29057 (ISSN: 2394-1081, NAAS: 5.20).
4. Patra, L.R., Divyanshukumar, P., Masih, S.A. and Maxton, A.*. (2025) Effects of Different Pre-sowing Seed Priming Agents on Chickpea Vigor and Germination. Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology. 28: 418-424. https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11895 (ISSN: 2278-4535, NAAS: 5.30).
5. Gantait, A. Masih, S.A., Addesso, R., Maxton, A*. and Sofo, A. (2024) Glucosinolates mediated regulation of enzymatic activity in response to oxidative stress in Brassica. Plants. 13(23), 3422; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13233422. (ISSN: 2223-7747, IF: 4.0, SCOPUS, SCIE and UGC-Care indexed).
6. Srikanth, P., Maxton, A., Masih, S.A., Sofo, A and Khan, N. A. (2024). Isoprene: An Antioxidant to Guard Plants against Stress. International Journal of Plant Biology. 15: 161–174. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijpb15010013 (SCOPUS and WoS Indexed).
7. Jeesthitha, P., Masih, S.A. and Maxton, A.* (2024). Priming techniques for sustainable Agro-Ecological system and abiotic stress mollification: A Review. Environment biotic stress Journal. https://doi.org/10.36953/ECJ.27912851. (ISSN: 2278-5124, SCOPUS, WoS and UGC-Care indexed, NAAS: 5.66).
8. Yadav, V. and Maxton, A.* (2024). Determination of genetic diversity in greengram (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek). Journal of Experimental Agriculture International. 46: 602-610. (ISSN: 2457-0591, NAAS: 5.14)
9. Gantait, A., Masih, S.A. and Maxton, A.* (2024) Effect of biological priming on metabolomics and molecular changes in response to drought stress in Brassica juncea. Journal of Advances in Biology and Biotechnology. 27: 1325-1338. (ISSN: 2394-1081, NAAS: 5.30)
10. Yadav, M., Kumari, J., Gantait, A., Kumar, V. and Maxton, A*. (2024). Assessment of genetic diversity in for yield component traits and grain yield of Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.). Journal of Experimental Agriculture International. 46: 426-433. (ISSN: 2457-0591, NAAS: 5.14). doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i92839 .
11. Kumari, J., Kumar, V., Gantait, A., Pandey, V. and Maxton, A.* (2024). Biological Control of Anthracnose in Capsicum annuum Using Inoculants in Hydroponics: A Mechanistic Review. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science. 36 (10). 9-19. (ISSN: 2320-7035, NAAS: 5.07) https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i105050.
12. Jeeshitha, P., Masih, S.A. and Maxton, A*. (2024). Bacillus cereus: An eco-friendly alternative for inducing salinity tolerance and augmenting plant growth in Vigna radiate L. Environment and Ecology. 44(4A): 1711-1719. DOI: https://doi.org/10.60151/envec/XGYP7465 (ISSN: 0970-0420, WoS and UGC-Care indexed, NAAS: 5.25)
13. Goesh, A.G., Masih S.A., Gantait, A. and Maxton, A* (2024). Biological priming: An eco-friendly alternative for inducing salinity tolerance and augmenting plant growth in Brassica juncea. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International. 46:1052-1073. (ISSN: 2457-0591, NAAS: 5.14).
14. Maxton, A., Kumar, R., Kusum, K., Bisht, R.S. and Masih, S.A.* (2024). Biochemical Modulation Analysis of Phytohormonal Primed Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) Seeds under Salinity Stress. Indian Journal of Agricultural Biochemistry. 37(1): 111-115.  Doi: 10.5958/0974.4479.2024.00017.1 (ISSN: 0974-4479, SCOPUS and UGC-Care indexed, NAAS: 5.12).
15. Divyansukumar, P., Masih, S. A. and Maxton A.* (2024). Potential of seed priming to ameliorate plant productivity and augment active nodulation in Vigna mungo for sustainable agriculture. Current Agriculture Research Journal. 12(3): https://bit.ly/47DCGzu . (ISSN: 2347-4688, UGC-Care indexed, NAAS: 4.98)
16. Yadav, K.K., Kumari, J., Mamatha, A., Kumar, V., Gantait, A. and Maxton, A*. (2024). Study of genetic variability and path analysis for yield in greengram (Vigna dadata L. Wilczek). Journal of Experimental Agriculture International. 46:130-141. (ISSN: 2457-0591, NAAS: 5.14). doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i92812
17. Maxton, A. and Masih, S.A. (2024). Variovorax soli mediated growth amelioration and abiotic stress alleviation in Capsicum annuum. Research Journal of Biotechnology. 19 (01): 79-86.  doi: https://doi.org/10.25303/1901rjbt079086 (ISSN: 2278-4535, IF: 0.20, SCOPUS, ESCIand UGC-Care indexed, NAAS: 6.20).
18. Patra, L.R., Yadav, M. and Maxton, A. * (2024). Evaluation of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Genetic Diversity Germplasm in Prayagraj Agro-Climatic Conditions using Metroglyph Analysis. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change. 14 (6): 271-277. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i64226 (ISSN: 2581-8627, UGC-Care indexed, NAAS: 5.16)
19. Deshmukh, V.V., Masih, S.A., Yadav, K.K. and Maxton, A.* (2024) Study on variability and character association analysis in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). International Journal of Plant & Soil Science. 36(5): 329-338 (ISSN: 2320-7035, UGC-Care indexed, NAAS: 5.02).
20. Aftab, A. Raina, O.K. Maxton, A. and Masih, S.A. (2024) Advances in the diagnostic approaches for Fasciola infection in animals and humans: An overview. Journal of Helminthology.  98: e12. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022149X23000950 (ISSN: 1559-0291, IF: 1.86, NAAS: 7.60, SCOPUS, SCIE and UGC-Care indexed).
21. Chhikkala, J., Masih, S. A. and Maxton, A*. (2023). Efficiency of seed bio-priming technique for drought management in mungbean. Environment and Ecology. 41(41C):2798-2804.  (ISSN: 0970-0420, WoS and UGC-Care indexed, NAAS: 5.25)
22. Vilasrao, D.V., Masih, S. A. and Maxton, A*. (2023) Biotic stress alleviating strategies in chickpea. Environment Conservation Journal. https://doi.org/10.36953/ECJ.22932590 (ISSN: 2278-5124, SCOPUS, WoS and UGC-Care indexed, NAAS: 5.66)
23. Maxton, A., Evangelin, K. M. and Masih, S.A. (2023). Role of Brassinosteroids in response to abiotic stress tolerance in Plants. Indian Journal of Agricultural Biochemistry.  36(2): 120-126.  Doi: 10.5958/0974-4479.2023.00018.7 (ISSN: 0974-4479, SCOPUS and UGC-Care indexed, NAAS: 5.12).
24. Patra, L.R., Masih, S. A. and Maxton, A*. (2023) Amelioration of Abiotic Stress and Climate Change Resilience in Chickpea. Environment and Ecology. 41(3): 1867-1874. https://doi.org/10.60151/envec/UMKM6878 (ISSN:0970-0420, WoS and UGC-Care indexed , NAAS: 5.25).
25. Maxton, A. and Masih, S.A.* (2021). Dye Effluents: Challenges and Opportunities. Journal of Survey in Fisheries Sciences. 7(3): 161-163. https://doi.org/10.53555/sfs.v7i3.2871 (ISSN: 2368-7487, SCOPUS, ESCI and UGC-Care indexed)
26. Maxton A., Jaiswal R. Kaushik, I., Mishra R and Masih S.A*. (2020). Efficiency of Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus cereus to Abate Salinity Stress and Augment Plant Growth. Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications. 13: 313-319. (ISSN: 2321-4007, NAAS: 4.31, WoS and UGC-Care indexed)
27. Srikanth, P., Devasahayam, M., Maxton, A. and Masih, S.A*. (2019). Optimization of spacing and refuge strategy for improved Cry1Ac expression level in Bt cotton. Research Journal of Biotechnology. 14: 45-52. (ISSN: 2278-4535, IF: 0.20, NAAS: 6.20, SCOPUS, ESCI and UGC-Care indexed).
28. Peardon, R. Devasahayam, M., Maxton, A. and Masih, S.A*. (2019)  Optimization of Nitrogen content for improved Cry1Ac expression level in Bt cotton. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 8(5): 851-856. (ISSN: 2219-7692, NAAS: 5.38).
29. Srikanth, P., Maxton, A. and Masih, S.A*. (2019). Bt cotton: A boon against insect resistance. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 8(2): 202-205. (ISSN: 2349-8234, NAAS: 5.21, UGC-Care indexed).
30. Maxton, A*., Singh, P. and Masih, S.A. (2018). ACC deaminase producing bacteria mediated drought and salt tolerance in Capsicum annum. Journal of Plant Nutrition. (Taylor & Francis Group) doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2017.1392574 (ISSN: 0190-4167, NAAS: 7.71, Impact Factor: 2.21, SCOPUS, SCIE and UGC-Care indexed).
31. Maxton, A., Singh, P., Aruna, A., Prasad, S.M. and Masih, S.A*. (2018) PGPR: A Boon in Stress Tolerance. Research Journal of Biotechnology. 13(2): 105-111 (ISSN: 2278-4535, IF: 0.20, NAAS: 6.20, SCOPUS, ESCI and UGC-Care indexed)
32. Peardon, R., Devasahaym, M., Srikanth, P., Maxton, A., Singh, R.S and Masih, S.A*. (2018). Effect of refuge cotton crops on yield of Bollgard II in Allahabad. Advances in Bioresearch. 13 (9): 20-25. (ISSN: 2278-4535, WoS indexed, NAAS: 4.77)
33. Maxton, A., Singh, P., Singh, R.S. Singh, A.W. and Masih, S.A*. (2018). Evidence of B. cepacia, C. freundii and S. marcescens as potential agents inducing increased plant growth and heavy metal (Cd, Cr, Pb) metals. Asian Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences. 20(1): 280-287 (ISSN: 0972-3005, NAAS: 4.93, SCOPUS, ESCI and UGC-Care indexed).
34. Parveen, A., Gupta, R., Masih, S. A. and Maxton, A*. (2018). Isolation, characterization of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and screening for Biosurfactant production. Advances in Bioresearch. 9(5):32-39. (ISSN: 2277-1573, NAAS: 4.77, WoS and UGC-Care indexed).
35. Jha, M., Masih, S. A., Singh, R. and Maxton, A*. (2018). Molecular characterization and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of isolated pathogenic bacterial strains from Sangam water in Allahabad region. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 7(4): 61-65 (ISSN: 2349-8234, NAAS: 5.21, UGC-Care indexed).
36. Maxton, A., Singh, P., Aruna, A., Prasad, S.M. and Masih, S.A*. (2107). Characterization of ACC deaminase producing B. cepacia, C. freundii and S. marcescens for plant growth promoting activity. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 6(8): 883-897 (ISSN: 2219-7692, NAAS: 5.38, UGC-Care indexed).
37. Maxton, A., Singh, P., Prasad, S.M., Aruna, A. and Masih, S.A*. (2017)  In-vitro Screening of B. cepacia, C. freundii and S. marcescens for Antagonistic efficacy. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. 11(3):1523-1534 (ISSN: 0143-0750, Impact Factor: 0.8, NAAS:6.8, SCOPUS, ESCI and UGC-Care indexed)
38. Maxton, A., Masih S. A., Bailey, S., Ram G. D. and Singh, S*. (2017). Comparative analysis of mecA and nuc gene sequences of Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from human urine samples. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. 11(1):205-211 (ISSN: 0143-0750, Impact Factor: 0.8, NAAS: 6.8, SCOPUS, ESCI and UGC-Care indexed).
39. Maxton A, Benjamin J C, Ram G D, Bailey S B and Ramteke P W. (2013).  Antibacterial activity of isolated human intestinal microbiota Lactobacillus strains against methicillin resistant and susceptible Staphylococcus aureus. African Journal of Microbial Research.7 (18) 1802-1808 (ISSN: 1996-0808, NAAS: 6.5 and Impact Factor: 0.5 in 2013, ESCI indexed).
40. Kushwaha A, Baily S B, Maxton A and Ram G D*. (2013). Isolation and characterization of PGPR associated with cauliflower roots and its effect on plant growth. The Bioscan. 8 (1). 95-99. (ISSN: 0973-7049, NAAS: 5.26).

                *Corresponding author

• Books

1. Maxton, A. and Masih, S.A. (2025). Fundamental Concepts of Genetics and Cytogenetics. Kalyani, New Delhi (ISBN: 978-93-6440-043-5)  
2. Maxton A*. (2014). Probiotic Control of MRSA infection. Lambert Academic Publishing. (ISBN No: 978-3-69-5486-7).

Conferences and Workshops:

1. Presented paper on “Role of PGPR in sustainable agriculture” as Invited Speaker at International Conference on recent Development in Science and impact on Management, Arts and Culture, Social Sciences and Education (21^st-23^rd January, 2023) at Government Degree College, University of Rajasthan.
2. Participated in two days’ workshop on “Recombinant DNA Technology and Immunoassay techniques” (18-19 April, 2023) at SHUATS, Prayagraj. 
3. Participated in International Seminar on Climate resilience of agricultural biodiversity,   Technology and marketing Policy (09^th-10^th, March, 2019) at University of Allahabad, Allahabad.
4. Participated in Seven days hands-on-workshop on Applied Techniques of Genetic Recombination (03^rd-09^th Jan, 2019) at CytoGene Research and Development, Lucknow.
5. Participated at Entrepreneurship Conclave (01 March, 2017) at SHUATS, Allahabad.
6. Presented poster at International Conference at Advancing Frontiers in Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture and Health (25-26 Feb, 2016) at SHIATS, Allahabad.
7. Participation at pre Conference workshop on Therapeutic Advances for Diabetes Mellitus  (03 Dec, 2015) organized by OMICS International at SHIATS, Allahabad
8. Participated in National Symposium on Expanding Horizons in Molecular Biotechnology (03 March, 2014) at SHIATS, Allahabad.
9. Participated in International Conference on Future prospects of advancement in Biological Sciences, Health issues & Environmental Protection (07-08 Feb, 2014) at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow.
10. Presented poster on Comparative analysis of mecA and nuc gene sequences of staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from human urine samples at International Conference on Health, Environment & Industrial Biotechnology “Biosangam” (21-23 Nov, 2013) at MNIT, Allahabad.
11. Attended workshop on Intellectual Property Right and Innovation Management in Knowledge Era at SHIATS in coordination with National research Development Corporation, New Delhi. on 12^th, Nov, 2013.
12. Attended Workshop (13^th-14^th March, 2013) on “Biochemical Techniques- Application in life Sciences” at SHIATS, Allahabad.
13. Attended 3 Days Workshop (15^th-17^th Oct, 2012) on “Gene Cloning and its expression to produce Genetically Modified Organisms” at SHIATS, Allahabad.
14. Attended 13^th Indian Agricultural Scientist & Farmers Congress (19^th- 20^th Feb, 2011) on “Sustainable Developmental Strategies for food security, biodiversity and livelihood security” at SHIATS, Allahabad.

Training:

1. Participated in one week faculty training (27.01.25-31.01.25) on Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management for Aatam Nirbhar Bharat at NITTTR, Chandigarh.
2. Participated in one week faculty training (23.09.24-27.09.24) on Enhancing Research Capabilities for Academic Career Progression at NITTTR, Chandigarh.
3. Completed Refresher Course (01.10.2023-16.10.2023) in Environmental Sciences from HRDC- Goa University, Goa.
4. Completed Seven days (23^rd-31^st August, 2023) training on Precision Farming organized by Society of Advancement of Agricultural, Horticultural and Allied Sciences, Prayagraj.                  
5. Participated in one week faculty development programme (12.06.23-16.06.23) on Leadership Development for Governance and Management of the Institute at NITTTR, Bhopal.
6. Participated in one week faculty development programme (18.07.22-22.07.22) on Water Chemistry at NITTTR, Kolkata.
7. Participated in one week faculty development programme (06.06.22-10.06.22) on New Education Policy at NITTTR, Bhopal.
8. Participated in Orientation Course/Faculty Induction Programme (14.06.22-11.07.2022) from UGC-HRDC, Lucknow University with A+ grade.
9. Participated in one week faculty development programme (03.10.21-09.10.21) on Teaching, Examination and Research Ethics at Innovation Centre, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi with A+ grade.
10. Participated in one week faculty development programme (24.09.20-30.09.20) on Research and Publication Ethics & IPR and Patenting at Innovation Centre, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi with A+ grade.
11. Participated in 7^th Summer School (21.06.18-11.07.18) at UGC-HRDC, Allahabad University with A grade.
12. One month practical summer training (15.05.2010-15.06.2010) in “Medical Bacteriology and Mycology” from Bacteriology Lab, Chattrapati Sahuji Maharaj Medical University, Lucknow.

Dr. Maxton has teaching experience of 13 years while teaching different biotechnology releted courses like Introductory Biotechnology, Industrial Genomics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Bioinstrumentationt, Plant Biotechnology etc. to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Out of the Thirteen years teaching experience at SHUATS, She has 06 years of teaching experience at Assistant Professor where She has taught couses like Principles of Genetics, Genomics for Crop Improvments, Biotechnology for Crop Improvments, Molecular breeding and Bioinformatics, Principles of Cytogenetics to Masters and Doctoral Stuents. 

Microbial Type Culture Collection (MTCC)- CSIR, Govenment of India recognised novelty and Industrial significance of 03 Bactrial Species isolated and Characterized by Dr. Maxton and approved the submission at their Culture Bank. 

Apart from teaching, Dr. Maxton is Departmental Library In-Charge, Member of Borad of studies of various departments of University, Member of Doctoral Reasech Committee.