About
Professional SummaryDr. Ekta Menghani, Women Scientist-A, possess sixteen years research experience in the field of Indian Medicinal Plants and their various bioefficacies and standardized 13 single and 9 compound formulations of ISM (Indian System of Medicines) Drugs under Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeial Committee (APC) Project sanctioned by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India. Simultaneously, during her scientific path she worked on various bioactivity guided fractionation of different extracts lead to bioactives with potent antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiabetic and anticancerous agents and have expertise on qualitative and quantitative studies of various natural products by HPLC. Recently she is also working on nine projects (major, minor and student) sanctioned from Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, India of approx. of 20 million Rs for Women Technology Park, Cognitive Science Omnics Theory and Centre with Potentials for Excellence in Biotechnology. She contributed more than sixty publication in National and International Journal of Repute and published 15 books to her credit.
Education
Academic Background-
Ph.D. Rajasthan University, Jaipur, India Botany | Completed: 2007
Editorial Services
Editorial & Publishing Roles
Editor-in-Chief
Serving as Editor-in-Chief for International Journal of Botany.
Editorial Board Member
Serving as Editorial Board Member for Asian Journal of Plant Sciences.
Editorial Board Member
Serving as Editorial Board Member for Research Journal of Botany.
Editorial Board Member
Serving as Editorial Board Member for International Journal of Biological Chemistry.
Publications (74)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
Ethnomedicinal knowledge of Mogiya tribe around Ranthambhore National Park: With special reference for treating sports injuries
2025
Metabolic Pathway of Natural Antioxidants, Antioxidant Enzymes and ROS Providence
2022
The Role of CNN in Detection and Prediction of Tomato Leaf Disease: A review
2022
Antibiotic potentials and isolation of metabolomes from microorganisms of mesophilic soil of Rajasthan, India.
Ekta Menghani
2017
An endangered medicinal plant, Plumbago zeylanica L. and its substitute, Dyerophytum indicum (Gibbs ex Wight) Kuntze: A comparative HPTLC, HPLC Study and screening of antioxidant activity.
Ekta Menghani
2017
Microorganisms as chemical factories for isolation of meta-bolomes from mesophilic soil.
Ekta Menghani
2017
TLC and GC-MS Analysis of methanol extract of Root of Prosopis cineraria from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Ekta Menghani
2016
Indian medicinal plants as an effective antimicrobial agent.
Ekta Menghani
2016
A review of research on actinomycetes in Rajasthan.
Ekta Menghani
2016
Antimicrobial activity of isolates of actinomycetes from soils of semi arid regions of Rajasthan.
Ekta Menghani
2015
A review on commonly used Indian medicinal plants and its medicinal use.
Ekta Menghani
2015
Total phenolic and primary metabolites in Verbesina encelioides.
Ekta Menghani
2015
Antimicrobial activity of Prosopis cineraria (leaf) methanol and chloroform extract against selected bacterial species.
Ekta Menghani
2015
Continuing hunt for endophytic actinomycetes as a source of novel biologically active metabolites.
Ekta Menghani
2015
Screening of successive extracts of Amorphophallus konjac for antibacterial activity.
Ekta Menghani
2015
Microwave assisted ZnO Nanocatalysed biginelli synthesis of pyrazolopyrimidione derivatives and evaluation of their bioactivity.
Ekta Menghani
2014
Bioreduction of fluoride in affected water samples of Jaipur by Oscillatoria (Cyanophyta) species.
Ekta Menghani
2014
The physiochemical standards of Dyerophytum indicum Gibs. Ex wt and Plumbago zeylanica L leaf: A co-comparison.
Ekta Menghani
2014
Phytochemical standards of Chitrak: A boon of therapeutic.
Ekta Menghani
2014
Amorphophallus species as potential source of antimicrobial agent.
Ekta Menghani
2014
Phytochemical screening of Plumbago zeylanica: A potent Herb.
Ekta Menghani
2014
Antimicrobial ability of Curcuma longa extract cloth as antibiotic enviornment.
Ekta Menghani
2014
Phytochemical evaluation of Plumbago zeylanica: A prevailing herb.
Ekta Menghani
2014
A review on Plumabgo zeylanica: A compelling herb.
Ekta Menghani
2014
Bioactive secondary metabolites: An overview.
Ekta Menghani
2014
A one pot, environmentally friendly, multicomponent synthesis of 2-Amino-5-cyano-4-[(2-aryl)-1H-indol-3-yl]-6-hydroxypyrimidines and their antimicrobial activity.
Ekta Menghani
2014
Antibacterial potentials of two Indian spices.
Ekta Menghani
2014
Antioxidant potential and validation of bioactive β-sitosterol in Eulophia campestris Wall.
Ekta Menghani
2013
In vitro Phytochemical screening antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of the methanolic extract of Quercus infectoria L.
Ekta Menghani
2013
Assessment of phytochemical screening, antioxidant and antibacterial potential of the methanolic extract of Ricinus communis.
Ekta Menghani
2013
Isolation, identification and characterization of oil degrading bacteria isolated from the contaminated sites of barmer, Rajasthan.
Ekta Menghani
2013
Chemical investigation and biological activities of Verbesina encelioides.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Influence of environmental factors on antioxidant activity of Linum Usitatissimum.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Phytochemical potentials of successive series of Tectona grandis L., viola odorata L.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Antimicrobial potentials of viola ordata.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Phytochemical and antimicrobial efficacy of successive series of Solanum xanthocarpum.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Antimicrobial efficacy of bryonopsis laciniosa (shivlingi stem and fruit).
Ekta Menghani
2012
Screening of various extracts of Gymnema sylvestre (retz.) R. Br. ex Schult. for antimicrobial activity.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Screening of antioxidant potential of Citrullus colocynthis methanolic extract.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Dashamularishta: Phytochemical and antimicrobial screening against effect of environmental pollution.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Phytochemical and antimicrobial activity of withania coagulans (stocks) dunal (fruit).
Ekta Menghani
2012
Antioxidant activity of rivea hypocratreiformis, breynia retusa, woodfordia fruticosa used as traditional medicine.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Antimicrobial activity of Adiantum lunulatum burn used as medicinal agent.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity of malva sylvestris.
Ekta Menghani
2012
In vitro antioxidant activity and phytochemical screening of the methanolic extract of cichorium intybus.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Evaluation of anti-malarial and antioxidant effect of pranassia nubicola methanolic extract.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Antioxidant agents alternative source for malaria disease.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Evaluation of antioxidant properties of Valeriana wallichi to scavenge free radicals.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Phytochemical potentials of Gymnema sylvestre, Adiantum lunulatum, Bryonia laciniosa.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Antimicrobial efficacy of Piper cubeba and Tribulus terrestris.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Screening for folklore for antimicrobial activity.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Search for antimicrobial potentials from simmondsia chinensis.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Search for antimicrobial efficacy of certain Indian medicinal plants.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Search for antimicrobial efficacy of certain Indian medicinal plants.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Isolation and characterization of bioactives from arid zone plants.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Antimicrobial efficacy of Cassia tora and Aconitum napellus.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Ethno-medicinal studies at sanchor and mount abu regions, located in Sirohi district of Rajasthan.
Ekta Menghani
2012
Search for antimicrobial potentials from certain indian medicinal plants.
Ekta Menghani
2011
Generation of a new algorithm using priority measurement based routes.
Ekta Menghani
2011
Radioprotection of swiss albino mice by prunus avium with special reference to hematopoietic system.
Ekta Menghani
2011
Anticonvulsant potentials of Sesamum indicum and Alliums sativum oil alone and in combination in animal models.
Ekta Menghani
2011
Free radical scavenging capacity and antioxidant activity of onosma bracteatum.
Ekta Menghani
2011
Medicinal bioactives as antimicrobial agents: An overview.
Ekta Menghani
2011
Screening of Indian medicinal plants and their potentials as antimicrobial agents.
Ekta Menghani
2011
Analyzing complexity for NP-complete problem through DNA computing algorithm.
Ekta Menghani
2010
Antidiabetic potentials of various ethno-medicinal plants of Rajasthan.
Ekta Menghani
2010
Quantification of piperine in P. chaba by HPLC and its bio-potentials.
Ekta Menghani
2010
Scientific validation of Piper nigrum by HPLC and anti-oxidative assay markers.
Ekta Menghani
2010
Scientific validation and authentication of genuine and market samples of Tinospora cordifolia.
Ekta Menghani
2009
Verbesina encelioides: Perspective and potentials of a noxious weed.
Ekta Menghani
2008
Galegine-an antimicrobial principle from Verbesina encelioides.
Ekta Menghani
2007
Biomarkers as a tool for validation of herbs and spices.
Ekta Menghani
2007
Search for macro- and micro-scopic markers from genuine fruits of Piper species and its adulterants.
Ekta Menghani
2007
Fluorescence and HPLC-based standardization of Piper nigrum fruits.
Ekta Menghani
2007