Doctorate at University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India
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🎓Education
Ph.D. in Plant Pathology
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi (2009-2012)
M.Sc. in Plant Pathology
ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, India (2007-2009)
B.Sc. in Agriculture
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India (2002-2006)
👨🏫 Professional Experience
🔬 Senior Scientist
University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India
10/2021 – Present: Leads research, field trials, and postgraduate programs. Manages lab activities and supervises student research.
🧪 Scientist Senior Scale
University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India
10/2016 – 09/2021: Directed research programs and managed projects, teaching plant pathology courses.
🔬 Scientist
University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India
10/2012 – 09/2016: Conducted rice pathology experiments, managed field surveys, and implemented disease management strategies.
🌍 Visiting Scientist
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
03/2022 – 06/2022: Collaborated on research and training programs.
🔬Research Interests
🔍 Plant Disease Management: Exploring disease diagnostics, host plant resistance, and pathogenomics.
🌾 Host-Pathogen Interactions: Investigating molecular mechanisms and developing resistant plant varieties.
🌿 Tissue Culture: Utilizing techniques for pathogen research and plant improvement.
🏆Honors and Awards
NAAS-Associateship-2023 – National Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Memorial Award – Indian Phytopathological Society
Research Excellence Award-2020 – Institute of Scholars, Bangalore
Incentive Awards (2019 & 2021) – University of Agricultural Sciences Raichur
Young Scientists Award (2018) – Society for Agriculture and Innovation and Development
Scientist of the Year Award-2017 – National Environmental Science Academy
Best Young Scientist Award-2016 – Pearl Foundation
Publications📝
Refinement of rice blast disease resistance QTLs and gene networks through meta-QTL analysis
Authors: Devanna, B.N., Sucharita, S., Sunitha, N.C., Rajashekara, H., Sharma, T.R.
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2024
The interaction of fungicides and nitrogen dose under two crop establishment methods influences the severity of brown spot disease in rice
Authors: Pramesh, D., Raghunandana, A., Harish, M.N., Manjunatha, C., Sunilkumar, V.P.
Journal: Crop Protection
Year: 2024
Identification and characterization of multiple fungal pathogens associated with brown spot disease of rice in India
Authors: Pramesh, D., Prasannakumar, M.K., Raghunandana, A., Kunduru, B., Manjunatha, C.
Journal: 3 Biotech
Year: 2024
EFFICACY OF SOME INSECTICIDES AGAINST THRIPS AND YELLOW MITES IN CHILLI
Authors: Poornima, G., Harischandra, N.R., Pramesh, D., Bheemanna, M., Prabhuraj, A.
Journal: Indian Journal of Entomology
Year: 2024
Stalk rot species diversity and molecular phylogeny associated with diseased maize in India
Authors: Harish, J., Venkateshbabu, G., Prasannakumar, M.K., Lohithaswa, H.C., Jambhulkar, P.P.
Journal: World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
Year: 2024
Field-scale efficacy of bioformulations, bioagents, and fungicides for controlling rice false smut disease: an integrated approach
Authors: Alase, S., Pramesh, D., Prasanna Kumar, M.K., Sharanabasav, H., Nagaraja, A.
Journal: Cogent Food and Agriculture
Year: 2024