Research & Academics
Research & Publications
A researcher in agricultural microbiology, exploring the invisible life that shapes our food, our soil, and the balance between science and nature.
Academic Journey
Education & experience
Education
B.Sc Agriculture
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Education
M.Sc Microbiology
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Research
Researcher · 2 Years
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore — Department of Agricultural Microbiology
Teaching
Assistant Professor
Palar Agricultural College, Tamil Nadu
Teaching
Assistant Professor
Kerala Agricultural University
Areas of Focus
Research interests
Agricultural Microbiology
PlantβMicrobe Interactions
Food Safety & Quality
Sustainable Agriculture
Biofertilizers
Post-Harvest Technology
Selected Work
Publications
2024
Screening of Native Isolated Rhizobia from Cowpea Group of Plants and Their Nodulation Efficiency in Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea)
Plant Archives, 2024, Vol. 24, Issue 2, p. 815
Identifies natural soil bacteria that help groundnut plants grow stronger and healthier β a step toward reducing chemical fertilizers and keeping soil fertile.
2024
Assessing the Impact of Corn-Rind-Carrier Based Biofertilizer on the Growth and Yield of Capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.)
The Mysore Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2024, Vol. 58, Issue 1, pp. 295β305
Shows that corn-cob waste can be turned into an eco-friendly biofertilizer that boosts capsicum growth and yield β turning farm waste into a useful, sustainable resource.
2024
Microbial Fermentation of Banana Pseudo-Stem Core Juice Enriched with Honey and Whey for Quality and Nutritional Improvement
Journal of Food Processing & Technology, 2024, Vol. 15, Issue 24
Explores how fermenting banana stem juice with honey and whey improves its nutritional value β finding new food uses for a part of the plant usually thrown away.
2019
Natural Micro Flora on Edible Raw Vegetables and Fruits
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2019, Vol. 8, Issue 8, pp. 83β94
Studies the natural bacteria and molds living on everyday fruits and vegetables β telling apart the helpful microbes that support health from the ones that cause spoilage.
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