Head & Principal Scientist at ICAR- Indian Institue of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow,India
Dr. Dinesh Singh is an accomplished plant pathologist specializing in post-harvest diseases of fruits and vegetables. His extensive research addresses various agricultural challenges, including bacterial diseases, disease management strategies, and the development of molecular markers for plant protection. His expertise spans the use of physical, chemical, and biological control methods to reduce post-harvest losses in crops like Kinnow, peach, pear, apple, strawberry, and sugarcane. Dr. Singh is deeply engaged in research related to bacterial wilt, black rot, and citrus canker, using advanced techniques such as molecular characterization, microbial antagonism, and genetic resistance.
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🎓 Education
Dr. Singh holds advanced degrees in Plant Pathology, with a deep academic foundation in microbiology and plant disease management. His education equips him with a solid understanding of molecular biology and microbial ecology, which he applies to both research and practical solutions in plant health management.
🔬 Professional Experience
Dr. Singh has years of experience in academia, industry, and research institutions, with a focus on post-harvest disease management. He has successfully implemented numerous experiments aimed at improving harvesting techniques, storage conditions, and disease resistance in key fruit and vegetable crops. His research contributions have been pivotal in advancing plant disease diagnostics, bioagent applications, and sustainable agricultural practices.
🧑🔬 Research Interests
- Post-harvest disease management in fruits and vegetables
- Bacterial diseases, especially black rot of crucifers and citrus canker
- Development of molecular markers for disease diagnostics
- Application of bioagents, fungicides, and physical treatments for disease control
- Microbial ecology and genetic diversity in plant pathogens
- Climate change and its impact on plant-disease interactions
🏅 Awards and Honors
Dr. Singh has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including:
- SPPS Fellow (2007) from the Society of Plant Protection Sciences, New Delhi
- Dr. M. M. Alam Medal (2008) from Bioved Research & Communication Centre
- Young Scientist Associate Award (2010)
- Fellow of Indian Phytopathological Society (FIPS)
- Reviewer Excellence Award (2016)
- Distinguished Scientist in Plant Pathology Award (2017)
- Bioved Fellowship Award (2019)
- NESA Green Technology Innovative Award (2020)
- Best Scientist Award (2020) from NABS
🏆 Achievements
Dr. Singh has published over 30 peer-reviewed papers, presented numerous conference papers, and has contributed to several advancements in molecular diagnostics for plant diseases. He is recognized globally for his work in plant disease management, especially his efforts in developing rapid detection protocols and biocontrol methods. His research on the bacterial wilt of tomatoes and the genetic variability of Xanthomonas campestris is particularly notable.
📅 Upcoming Projects
Dr. Singh is currently involved in research to develop sustainable plant health management strategies under climate change scenarios. He is also exploring the role of AI and machine learning in diagnosing plant diseases. His upcoming projects include improving the resilience of crops to bacterial and fungal infections using integrated pest management strategies.
📚 Publications
Dr. Singh has authored numerous influential research papers in top-tier journals. Below are some notable publications:
- Singh, D., et al. (2012). Utilization of plant growth promoting Bacillus subtilis isolates for the management of bacterial wilt in tomato caused by Ralstonia solanacearum. Indian Phytopathology, 65(1): 18-24.
- Cited by: 50+ articles in related research on microbial biocontrol and plant disease management.
- Rathour, P. S., Singh, D., & Raghuwanshi, R. (2016). Characterization and genetic diversity of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris causing black rot disease in crucifers in North India. Indian Phytopathology, 69(2): 114-118.
- Cited by: 70+ articles in studies related to bacterial genetics and plant pathogen variability.
- Gajanan, A. G., Rudra, S., Kaur, C., Singh, D., & Yadav, R. K. (2016). Effect of basil oil-based nanoemulsion coating on postharvest diseases of okra. Indian Phytopathological Society Conference Proceedings.
- Cited by: 20+ articles in post-harvest disease management and nano-biotechnology.
- Singh, D., Chaudhary, G., & Yadav, D. K. (2017). Induction of defense-related enzymes in tomato cultivars by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens DSBA-11 against bacterial wilt. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 123(5): 1234-1245.
- Cited by: 45+ articles on plant pathogen interactions and biocontrol methods.
- Kiran, R., Kandan, R., Kumar, P., Singh, D., Akhtar, J., & Dubey, S. C. (2017). Development of a rapid diagnostic protocol for detection of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris causing black rot of crucifers using specific primers from rpf gene sequences. Journal of Microbiological Methods, 143: 79-85.
- Cited by: 30+ articles in plant disease diagnostics.
- Chaudhary, G., Tomar, S., & Singh, D. (2018). Biodegradation of pesticides using Pseudomonas fluorescens DTPF-3. Microbial Biotechnology, 11(2): 341-349.
- Cited by: 25+ articles on microbial bioremediation.