Micro Biotechnology Lab
lab is working on three different aspects:-
1.Exploration of plant beneficial microbes such as Trichoderma and Streptomyces as biocontrol and biofertilizer.
Figure 1: Growth inhibition of fungal pathogens by Trichoderma against- Sclerotinia sp. (a); Fusarium oxysporum (b); Dual interaction of Trichoderma against Sclerotinia (C); Dual interaction of Trichoderma against Fusarium
Figure 2: Evaluation of Trichoderma harzianum (T4R2). on growth promotion of tomato plants compared to control (T3R2).
2.Genome mining and exploration of industrially relevant enzymes from microorganisms
Figure 3: Laccase activity, Genomic annotation and Biochemical organisation of 2D laccase from Streptomyces. The three trinuclear copper (TNC) in a homotrimeric laccase is located between domain 1 and domain 2 of adjacent units, contribute to the stability of the protein. Published in Molecular Biotechnology.
3. Characterization of bioactive compounds, their biological activities from Anethum graveolens
Figure 4: Antifungal activities of volatiles compounds released from Anethum graveolens seeds against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum responsible for white mold, Alternaria solani responsible for early blight and Fusarium oxysporum responsible for vascular wilt in plants
Figure. 5: Overview of applications of Anethum graveolens
Associated Projects
- Developing synergistic blend of bioformulation for combating plant diseases in agricultural crops-An approach towards sustainable agriculture" (SP/YO/125/2017) Budget 34,75,699/- DST funded, GOI India.
- Mass multiplication of plant beneficial microbes for combating nutrient imbalance in organic farming SEED Division DST India. (SEED/TIASN/023/2018). Budget 32,62,541/-.
Details of funding agencies
1. SEED Division DST GOI India.
Outcomes mapped with the accomplishment of sustainability goals by today
- The repository of plant beneficial microorganisms is presently explored for the developing carrier and bead based bioformulation as biocontrol and biofertilizer for agriculture applications
- Industrial relevant extracellular enzymes will be explored for the industrial effluent treatment and other industrial applications
- The secondary bioactive metabolites from seeds and aerial part of Anethum will be explored for food and pharma industries
