Kariali Ekamber

Kariali Ekamber is a Professor at Sambalpur University in the School of Life Sciences, Odisha, India. With an academic career spanning nearly three decades, he has established himself as a prominent researcher in plant physiology with a specialized focus on rice biology. His academic journey at Sambalpur University includes serving as Professor since 1997, and previously as Head of the School of Life Sciences and Reader in Biotechnology from 1995 to 2015.

Dr. Ekamber's research interests center on rice physiology, particularly examining tiller development, grain filling mechanisms, ethylene signaling pathways, and starch biosynthesis. His work investigates how environmental factors influence rice growth patterns and yield potential, with particular attention to the physiological mechanisms that limit grain filling in modern high-yielding rice varieties. He has also expanded his research to include UV-B resistance in rice and mosquito vector control in tribal areas of India.

His publication record shows consistent output with 81 publications that have garnered 20,337 reads and 746 citations. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate continued active research, with numerous book chapters and articles focusing on rice development, stress responses, and evolutionary aspects. His work reveals a trend toward increasingly interdisciplinary research, connecting plant physiology with climate change adaptation, food security, and public health concerns.

Dr. Ekamber collaborates extensively with Pravat Mohapatra's Lab and has co-authored works with researchers including Trupti Mohapatra, Iswar Baitharu, Sushanta Dash, Sudhanshu Sekhar, and Kaushik Das. His research spans plant physiology, biotechnology, entomology, and nutritional science, demonstrating a broad scientific approach to agricultural challenges. His work on wild rice relatives like Oryza rufipogon provides valuable insights into stress tolerance mechanisms that could be transferred to cultivated varieties, addressing critical challenges in climate-resilient agriculture.