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

M.Sc. (Microbiology)

	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
	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

	Dr. Upma Dutta Designation : Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology) Area of Specialization : Mycology and Plant Pathology, PGPR E mail : paarthupma@gmail.com Contact No : 08803284866

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