Dr Sadanand D. Sontakke

@neeri.res.in

Chief Scientist - Environmental Health and Toxicology Division
CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur INDIA

Dr Sadanand D. Sontakke


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Chief Scientist (April 2026 -- today) CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur
Senior Principal Scientist (Oct 2020 - April 2026) CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur
Senior Principal Scientist (April 2004 - Sept 2020) CSIR-CCMB , Hyderabad

EDUCATION

PhD (Biotechnology and Molecular Biology) - The Roslin Institute & Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, UK (2015)
MVSc (Vet Microbiology) - Bombay Veterinary College, Mumbai (2000)
BVSc & AH - Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur (1997)

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, Reproductive Medicine, Animal Science and Zoology, Biotechnology
1260

Scholar Citations

16

Scholar h-index

17

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Molecular Tools for Non-invasive Sexing of Wildlife
    SD Sontakke, P Anuradha Reddy, SS Singh
    Reproductive Sciences in Animal Conservation, 225-273 , 2026
    2026
  • Advancing animal reproduction: Artificial Intelligence, precision technologies and reproductive biotechnologies
    CL Pollard, NM Hashem, SD Sontakke, P Comizzoli
    Frontiers in Veterinary Science 13, 1790388 , 2026
    2026
  • Insights into histopathological and ecotoxicological implications of heavy metal contamination in Siganus rivulatus from the Red Sea, Egypt
    SSDAMM Ekraim YM, Ghanem MH, Elshaer FM, Salahuldeen A
    Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries 29 (3), 3491 – 3523 , 2025
    2025
  • Fructooligosaccharide and Bacillus subtilis synbiotic combination promoted disease resistance, but not growth performance, is additive in fish
    NA Pawar, C Prakash, MPS Kohli, A Jamwal, RS Dalvi, BN Devi, ...
    Scientific reports 13 (1), 11345 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 33
  • Monitoring and controlling ovarian activities in wild ungulates
    SD Sontakke
    Theriogenology 109, 31-41 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 33
  • Effect of extender and different storage temperature on keeping quality of crossbred LWY boar semen
    M Mahesh, RK Chandrashekar, RK Ramchandra, SD Sontakke, SR KG
    The Pharma Innovation 6 (7, Part H), 1011 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 2
  • MicroRNA indicators of follicular steroidogenesis
    FX Donadeu, SD Sontakke, J Ioannidis
    Reproduction, Fertility and Development 29 (5), 906-912 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 29
  • The adequate corpus luteum: miR-96 promotes luteal cell survival and progesterone production
    BT Mohammed, SD Sontakke, J Ioannidis, WC Duncan, FX Donadeu
    The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 56
  • Identification and characterisation of microRNAs during bovine ovarian follicular development
    SD Sontakke
    The University of Edinburgh , 2015
    2015
  • Functional evaluation of miRNAs during bovine ovarian follicular/luteal development
    B Mohammed, SD Sontakke, WC Duncan, FX Donadeu
    Reproduction Abstracts 1 , 2014
    2014
  • Characterization of microRNAs differentially expressed during bovine follicle development.
    DFX Sontakke Sadanand D, Mohammed Bushra T, McNeilly Alan S
    Reproduction 148 (3), 271-283. , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 136
  • Involvement of miRNAs in equine follicle development
    SN Schauer, SD Sontakke, ED Watson, CL Esteves, FX Donadeu
    Reproduction 146 (3), 273-282 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 93
  • The 34, XY1, der (13) Chromosome Constitution with Loss of Y2 Is Associated with Unilateral Testicular Hypoplasia in the Endangered Indian Blackbuck Antelope (Antilope cervicapra)
    SD Sontakke, LR Kandukuri, G Umapathy, KM Kulashekaran, PO Venkata, ...
    Sexual Development 6 (5), 240-246 , 2012
    2012
  • Identification of miRNAs associated with the follicular–luteal transition in the ruminant ovary
    D McBride, W Carre, SD Sontakke, CO Hogg, A Law, FX Donadeu, ...
    Reproduction 144 (2), 221-233 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 243
  • Ultrasonographic characterization of ovarian follicular development in the Indian blackbuck antelope (Antilope cervicapra)
    SD Sontakke, MS Patil, U Lakshmikantan, S Shivaji
    Small Ruminant Research 105 (1-3), 222-230 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 6
  • Involvement of miRNAs in ovarian follicular and luteal development
    FX Donadeu, SN Schauer, SD Sontakke
    Journal of Endocrinology 215 (3), 323 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 217
  • MicroRNA expression during ovarian follicular differentiation
    X Donadeu, S Sontakke, D McBride, M Clinton
    Reproduction in Domestic Animals 47 (S4), 495 , 2012
    2012
  • Tolazoline antagonises ketamine–xylazine anaesthesia in an endangered Black buck ( Antilope cervicapra )
    SD Sontakke, G Umapathy, MS Patil, S Shivaji
    European Journal of Wildlife Research 55 (4), 357-361 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 14
  • Ejaculate characteristics, short-term semen storage and successful artificial insemination following synchronisation of oestrus in the Indian blackbuck antelope (Antilope …
    SD Sontakke, MS Patil, G Umapathy, KR Rao, S Shivaji
    Reproduction, Fertility and Development 21 (6), 749-756 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 20
  • Yohimbine antagonizes the anaesthetic effects of ketamine-xylazine in captive Indian wild felids
    SD Sontakke, G Umapathy, S Shivaji
    Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia 36 (1), 34-41 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 37

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Identification of miRNAs associated with the follicular–luteal transition in the ruminant ovary
    D McBride, W Carre, SD Sontakke, CO Hogg, A Law, FX Donadeu, ...
    Reproduction 144 (2), 221-233 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 243
  • Involvement of miRNAs in ovarian follicular and luteal development
    FX Donadeu, SN Schauer, SD Sontakke
    Journal of Endocrinology 215 (3), 323 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 217
  • Characterization of microRNAs differentially expressed during bovine follicle development.
    DFX Sontakke Sadanand D, Mohammed Bushra T, McNeilly Alan S
    Reproduction 148 (3), 271-283. , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 136
  • Semen characteristics, cryopreservation, and successful artificial insemination in the Blue rock pigeon (Columba livia)
    SD Sontakke, G Umapathy, V Sivaram, SD Kholkute, S Shivaji
    Theriogenology 62 (1-2), 139-153 , 2004
    2004
    Citations: 101
  • Involvement of miRNAs in equine follicle development
    SN Schauer, SD Sontakke, ED Watson, CL Esteves, FX Donadeu
    Reproduction 146 (3), 273-282 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 93
  • Seasonal variations in semen characteristics, semen cryopreservation, estrus synchronization, and successful artificial insemination in the spotted deer (Axis axis)
    G Umapathy, SD Sontakke, A Reddy, S Shivaji
    Theriogenology 67 (8), 1371-1378 , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 69
  • Semen Characteristics of the Captive Indian White-Backed Vulture ( Gyps bengalensis )
    G Umapathy, S Sontakke, A Reddy, S Ahmed, S Shivaji
    Biology of Reproduction 73 (5), 1039-1045 , 2005
    2005
    Citations: 61
  • The adequate corpus luteum: miR-96 promotes luteal cell survival and progesterone production
    BT Mohammed, SD Sontakke, J Ioannidis, WC Duncan, FX Donadeu
    The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 56
  • Conservation of wild animals by assisted reproduction and molecular marker technology
    S Shivaji, SD Kholkute, SK Verma, A Gaur, G Umapathy, A Singh, ...
    Indian journal of experimental biology 41 (7), 710-723 , 2003
    2003
    Citations: 46
  • Estrus behavior and fecal steroid profiles in the Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) during natural and gonadotropin-induced estrus
    G Umapathy, SD Sontakke, K Srinivasu, T Kiran, SD Kholkute, S Shivaji
    Animal Reproduction Science 101 (3-4), 313-325 , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 42
  • Yohimbine antagonizes the anaesthetic effects of ketamine-xylazine in captive Indian wild felids
    SD Sontakke, G Umapathy, S Shivaji
    Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia 36 (1), 34-41 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 37
  • Fructooligosaccharide and Bacillus subtilis synbiotic combination promoted disease resistance, but not growth performance, is additive in fish
    NA Pawar, C Prakash, MPS Kohli, A Jamwal, RS Dalvi, BN Devi, ...
    Scientific reports 13 (1), 11345 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 33
  • Monitoring and controlling ovarian activities in wild ungulates
    SD Sontakke
    Theriogenology 109, 31-41 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 33
  • MicroRNA indicators of follicular steroidogenesis
    FX Donadeu, SD Sontakke, J Ioannidis
    Reproduction, Fertility and Development 29 (5), 906-912 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 29
  • Ejaculate characteristics, short-term semen storage and successful artificial insemination following synchronisation of oestrus in the Indian blackbuck antelope (Antilope …
    SD Sontakke, MS Patil, G Umapathy, KR Rao, S Shivaji
    Reproduction, Fertility and Development 21 (6), 749-756 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 20
  • Anesthesia induced by administration of xylazine hydrochloride alone or in combination with ketamine hydrochloride and reversal by administration of yohimbine hydrochloride in …
    SD Sontakke, AP Reddy, G Umapathy, S Shivaji
    American journal of veterinary research 68 (1), 20-24 , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 20
  • Tolazoline antagonises ketamine–xylazine anaesthesia in an endangered Black buck ( Antilope cervicapra )
    SD Sontakke, G Umapathy, MS Patil, S Shivaji
    European Journal of Wildlife Research 55 (4), 357-361 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 14
  • Ultrasonographic characterization of ovarian follicular development in the Indian blackbuck antelope (Antilope cervicapra)
    SD Sontakke, MS Patil, U Lakshmikantan, S Shivaji
    Small Ruminant Research 105 (1-3), 222-230 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 6
  • Effect of extender and different storage temperature on keeping quality of crossbred LWY boar semen
    M Mahesh, RK Chandrashekar, RK Ramchandra, SD Sontakke, SR KG
    The Pharma Innovation 6 (7, Part H), 1011 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 2
  • Ketamine-Xylazine induced anaesthesia in captive Indian Axis deer (Axis axis) and its reversal with yohimbine hydrochloride
    SD Sontakke, A Reddy, G Umapathy
    Am. J. Vet. Res 68, 20-24 , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 2