Dr. Pramod Prasad, ICAR- Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal, India
Dr. Pramod Prasad, a distinguished plant pathologist, earned his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from GBPUAT, Pantnagar, India, in 2011, after completing his M.Sc. in the same field and a B.Sc. in Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry. He has been serving at ICAR-IIWBR, Shimla, since 2011, where he has played a crucial role in genome sequencing and surveillance of wheat and barley rusts. His significant contributions include identifying rust resistance genes and developing resistant genetic stocks. Dr. Prasad’s current research focuses on the population biology and genetics of rust resistance in cereals š¾š¬.
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Academic Qualification šš
Dr. Pramod Prasad holds a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology with minors in Biotechnology and Entomology from GBPUAT, Pantnagar, obtained in 2011. He also completed his M.Sc. in Plant Pathology from the same institution in 2006 and a B.Sc. in Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry from HNBGU, Srinagar, in 2003 šæš¦ .
Work Experience š¢š°ļø
Dr. Prasad has been a Senior Scientist at ICAR-IIWBR, Shimla, since September 2023, focusing on genome sequencing of Puccinia species, rust surveillance, and developing rust-resistant genetic stocks š¾š¬. Previously, he held similar roles at the same institute, progressively advancing his expertise in cereal crop pathology from 2011 onward šš.
Research Focus
The research focus of this individual falls under the category of Plant Pathology, with a specific emphasis on wheat rust research š¾š¬. Their work includes exploring the genetic and molecular aspects of rust pathogens like Puccinia triticina and Puccinia striiformis. The key areas of their research are genome sequencing, pathogen population biology, and the development of rust-resistant wheat varieties š±š. They have made significant contributions to understanding pathogen evolution, rust management strategies, and the identification of resistance genes, which are crucial for enhancing wheat crop resilience and ensuring global food security šš. Their efforts in this field are not only scientifically impactful but also vital for sustainable agriculture and disease control.
Publication Top Notes
- Status of Wheat Rust Research and Progress in Rust Management-Indian Context (Cited by 95, 2019) š¾š
- Draft genome of the wheat rust pathogen (Puccinia triticina) unravels genome-wide structural variations during evolution (Cited by 94, 2016) š§¬š
- The progress of leaf rust research in wheat (Cited by 67, 2020) šš¬
- Molecular breeding technologies and strategies for rust resistance in wheat (Triticum aestivum) for sustained food security (Cited by 66, 2017) š¾š
- Lr80: A new and widely effective source of leaf rust resistance of wheat for enhancing diversity of resistance among modern cultivars (Cited by 64, 2021) š”ļøš¾
- Dissection of genomic features and variations of three pathotypes of Puccinia striiformis through whole genome sequencing (Cited by 52, 2017) š¬š§¬
- Evaluation of 19,460 wheat accessions conserved in the Indian national genebank to identify new sources of resistance to rust and spot blotch diseases (Cited by 52, 2016) š¾š§«
- Barley diseases and their management: An Indian perspective (Cited by 45, 2018) š¾š
- Rust pathogen effectors: perspectives in resistance breeding (Cited by 40, 2019) š”ļøš
- Wheat rust research-then and now (Cited by 39, 2016) š¾š