§ Molecular Plant-Pathogen Interactions – Understanding host-pathogen dynamics at the molecular level
§ Pathogen Informatics – Leveraging bioinformatics to study virulence factors and signaling pathways
§ Biocontrol Strategies – Exploring sustainable solutions to combat plant diseases
Appressorium formation at the spore tips of wild-type Magnaporthe oryzae on GelBond film observed at 8 hours post-inoculation (hpi). Image captured using a confocal microscope.
§ Research Activities:
1. Co-PI of CRG project entitled "Functional inter-connection between WISH and cell-wall biosynthesis / remodelling pathway in rice blast fungus", DST-SERB, Govt. of India, 2022-2025 (Tenure Completed).
2. Principal Investigator of SRG project entitled "Functional characterization of novel secreted effectors in Magnaporthe oryzae", DST-SERB, Govt. of India, 2019-2022. (Completed)
Best Oral Presentation Award at Green Bio-Merge 2024: International Conference On: "Enhancing Health Through Environment, Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship", organized by Brainware University, Kolkata!