Dr. Prahlad Poonia

• Working in the adoption of insect resistance management practices in Bt-cotton cultivation in Rajasthan and Haryana.
• Organization of farmers' training, Farmers' Mela, and farmers' interaction to raise awareness about pink bollworm management.
• Field survey and data collection of major insect pests and diseases of cotton.
• Report compilation of the IRM-PBW project and data analysis.
• To raise awareness for farmers about the management of major diseases and insect pests of cotton.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance research methodologies and outcomes.
• Discussed effective research protocols and procedures to minimize errors.
• Supervised junior research fellows and provided guidance on project management techniques.
• Utilized advanced statistical and computational techniques for data analysis.
• Participated in the peer review process for academic journals and conference submissions.
• Provided technical support for faculty members conducting their own independent research efforts.
• Managed research projects, overseeing timelines, budget, and resource allocation.
• Performed microscopic examinations of organs, tissues and organisms.
• Managed laboratory teams and delegated tasks to complete experiments.
• Wrote, compiled and edited assigned portions of proposals and project reports to achieve grant writing and publication objectives.
• Stored specimens and laboratory equipment in specific locations under correct conditions.

• Screening of Bt cotton germplasm against major cotton diseases (Cotton Leaf Curl Disease, fungal foliar spots, root rot).
• Isolation of fungal (Rhizoctonia solani, Corynespora cassiicola, Macrophomina phaseolina, Alternaria gossypina) and bacterial (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv) pathogens.
• Malvacerarum pathogens from foliar parts, root, and soil samples, and their identification and maintenance through a scientific protocol.
• Examination of the efficacy of bio-control agents (Trichoderma spp., Mortierella spp.) Against major foliar and root pathogens of cotton, and their data analysis.
• Mass production of Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma viride, Gliocladium virens, Metarhizium anisopliae, and Beauveria bassiana in the laboratory.
• Isolation of plant and fungal DNA, agarose gel electrophoresis, PCR, and ELISA.
• Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
• Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
• Updated and maintained databases with current information.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

• Collection of management data from cotton fields, and their analysis.
• Biodiversity of cotton rhizospheric fungi and their data analysis.
• Examination of the efficacy of biocontrol agents against major foliar and root pathogens of cotton, and analysis of their data.
• Project report and manuscript preparation.
• Mass production of bio-control agents.
• Formulation of different entomopathogenic fungi.
• Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.

GPA: 76.90

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GPA: 70.20

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GPA: 70.40

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GPA:77.69

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GPA: 74.50

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