Bathina Poornesha
Bangalore
Summary
- 8 years of research experience on biopesticides for crop pest management
- 2.5 years of industrial experience on INM/IPM agri-input sustainable solutions for crop production and protection (Ideation to product market launch end to end)
- Entomopathogenic fungi/Entomopathogenic nematode for crop pest management and Antagonistic fungi/Antagonistic bacteria for plant disease management.
- Production of entomopathogenic fungi, entomopathogenic nematode, antagonistic fungi and antagonistic bacteria (Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae, Metarhizium rileyi, Lecanicillium spp, Isaria spp., Heterorhabditis spp., steinernema spp., Trichoderma spp. and Pseudomonas fluorescens).
- Molecular characterization and endophytic establishment of entomopathogenic and antagonistic fungi for crop protection. Biofertilizers-nitrogen fixing bacteria, phosphorous solubilizing bacteria, potassium mobilizing bacteria for crop production and INM.
- Worked on Invasive pests viz., Spodoptera frugiperda, Spodoptera litura, Helicoverpa armigera, Tuta absolulta, Rugose spiraling whitefly, Plutella xylostella, Chilo Partellus, Sesamia inferens, whitegrubs, Housefly and sucking pests like aphids, thrips, whiteflies, mites, mealybugs.
- Experienced in developing SOPs, designing experiments and evaluating agri-input products for crop productivity and protection through INM and IPM.
- Involved in training Students, Research scholars, Scientists, Agriculture officers, Dealers and Farmers on benefits of IPM and INM for sustainable agriculture.
- Experienced in research planning, project proposals, project/product management, team management, technology development and biofertilizer, biopesticides, biostimulant regulations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Application Scientist (Grade 2)/ Senior Manager of R and D
Criyagen Agri and Biotech Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
10.2021 - Current
- Product Development, improvement and management of INM/IPM agri-input sustainable solutions for crop production & protection
- Different formulations developed- Granules, microgranules, powder & liquid based, water soluble & water dispersible
- Standardizing QC specifications of FG products
- Product, project, R and D team management
- Providing training for the various university students, induction to Employees, training on INM and IPM, agri-input products for sustainable agriculture
- SPOC person for B2B clients for the products (end to end) and order generation
- Data generation/documentation for regulations and product registration purpose,Trademarks registration, DSIR renewal
- Updated product catalogue, technical brochures/pamphlets, training material
- Collaborated with cross functional teams to streamline process for improved efficiency of the product and management
Research Associate
ATGC Biotech Private Limited
Hyderabad
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Worked on Biosynthesis of Fatty acyl pheromone precursors through molecular approach as well as synthesis process.
Senior Research Fellow
National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (ICAR-NBAIR)
Bangalore
10.2012 - 09.2020
- Working in ICAR funded 'Application of Microorganisms in Agriculture and Allied Sectors (AMAAS)' Project
- Conducted experiments on isolation, identification, molecular characterization, laboratory bioassay, mass production (solid and liquid state fermentation) and formulations (Wettable powder, Oil/Invert emulsion formulations and Granular) of entomopathogenic fungi (Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae, Metarhizium rileyi, Lecanicillium spp and Isaria spp.)
- Conducted glass house and field trials of microbial bio-pesticides for crop pest management
- Standardized the protocol for establishment of Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae as endophytes in maize, sorghum and cabbage for pest management
- Confirmation of endophytic establishment in plants by re-isolation, Electron Microscopy (SEM and TEM) and by Molecular techniques
- Quality analysis of different microbial pesticides as per CIBRC guidelines
- Statistical Data analysis, reports preparation and presentation of findings in scientific journals, books and conferences
- Involved in the preparation of dossier/documents required for CIBRC registration of microbial biopesticides.
Education
PhD - Biotechnology
Jain University
08-2023
M.Sc - Integrated Biotechnology
Periyar University
01.2011
Skills
- Self-starter
- Team Player
- Dependability
- Resourceful
- Detail oriented
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Self Motivation
- Customer support
Accomplishments
- Awarded commendation certificate in the field of Biocontrol from Society for Biocontrol Advancement (ICAR-NBAIR, Bangalore) in the year 2020
- Life member of Society for Biocontrol Advancement
- Awarded best poster in International Conference on Plant Protection in Horticulture (ICPPH2019) at ICAR-IIHR, Bangalore
- Awarded young researcher award in insect and plant pathology at the International Conference (IAAHAS-2023) on "Innovative Approaches in Agriculture, Horticulture & Allied Sciences"
Languages
Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kannada
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Research Publications
Research Articles-24
Conference Abstracts-16
Book Chapter-3
Timeline
Application Scientist (Grade 2)/ Senior Manager of R and D
Criyagen Agri and Biotech Pvt Ltd
10.2021 - Current
Research Associate
ATGC Biotech Private Limited
10.2020 - 03.2021
Senior Research Fellow
National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (ICAR-NBAIR)
10.2012 - 09.2020
PhD - Biotechnology
Jain University
M.Sc - Integrated Biotechnology
Periyar University
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