Division of Microbiology
- Teaching: To impart quality teaching in Microbiology across the faculty
- Research: To carry out basic and strategic research with focus on microbial biodiversity, biofertilizers, biopesticides and other fields related to agriculture, industry and environment
- Extension: To disseminate knowledge about practical applications of microbiology through trainings and demonstrations
- Field testing for validated technologies/modules
Name of the project | Principal Investigator | Funding Agency | Duration |
Evaluation of resident microflora for bio fertilizer potential | Dr Brajeshwar Singh | ||
Studies on plant growth promoting activity of bacteria isolated from cucumber rhizosphere | Dr Upma Dutta |
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Dr. S.E.H. Rizvi Designation : Dean & Head Area of Specialization : Sampling Theory ( Optimum Stratification), Applied Statistics, Statistical Modelling E mail : sehrizvi_stats@yahoo.co.in Contact No : 094191-38953 |
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Dr. Brajeshwar Singh Designation : Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology) Area of Specialization : Microbial biodiversity Molecular Plant Pathology, Endophytes, Microbial Diagnostics, PGPR E mail : brajeshbhau@yahoo.co.in Contact No : 09419210036 |
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Dr. Upma Dutta Designation : Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology) Area of Specialization : Mycology and Plant Pathology, PGPR E mail : paarthupma@gmail.com Contact No : 08803284866 |
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S.No. | Name of Student | Registration No. | Advisor | Title of thesis |
1. | Ms. AnshelaKoul | J-14-MBS-09 | Dr A.K. Bhat | Isolation and identification of antibiotic producing microorganisms from different ecological niches in Jammu region |
2. | Ms.Ekta Rani | J-14-MBS-10 | Dr A.K. Bhat | Utilization of agro-industrial waste for the production of important enzyme by fungal isolates |
3. | Ms.Deepika Khajuria | J-14-MBS-11 | Dr.Upma Dutta | Bioprospecting of endophytic microorganisms from ‘ Allium sativum’ from Jammu |
4. | SakshiBhagat | J-14-MBS-10 | Dr.Upma Dutta | Screening of phytochemicals and antimicrobial activity of important botanicals against plant pathogens |
5. | Ms. Sneahpreet Kour | J/15/MBS/12 | Dr Brajeshwar Singh | Isolation, Screening and Characterization of Thermophilic bacteria from Geothermal Springs of Jammu Division for Industrial Enzymes |
6. | Ms Shivangi Singh | J-13-MBS-01 | Dr Upma Dutta | Studies on plant growth promoting activities of Pseudomonas species in Solanummelongena (L.) (Brinjal) |
7. | Ms Hemshiveta Pandita | J-13-MBS-02 | Dr Brajeshwar Singh | Studies on isolation, characterization and antimicrobial activities of endophytic microflora of Digitalis purpurea. |
8. | Ms Diksha Raina | J-13-MBS-03 | Dr Brajeshwar Singh | Studies on antimicrobial activities of endophytes isolated from Picrorhiza kurroa. |
9. | Ms AkankshaRathore | J-13-MBS-04 | Dr Brajeshwar Singh | Isolation and screening for novel bioactive molecules from endophytic populations associated with Arisaema erubescens |
10. | Ms Manisha Slathia | J-13-MBS-05 | Dr A. K. Bhat | Bio mediated transformations in industrial belt of Jammu |
11. | Aijaz Ah. Dar | J-13-MBS-06 | Dr A. K. Bhat | Isolation, Characterization and efficacy of Phosphate solubilizing bacteria |