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Rajan Sharma

Principal Investigator

International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)

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Plant pathology, microbial biocontrol, crop protection

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Focused on host–microbe interactions in cereals, integrating microbial biocontrol and seed defense biology to manage fungal diseases. Work spans actinomycete screening, metabolite characterization, greenhouse/field validation, and microscopy to link mechanisms with durable crop protection.

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International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)

Streptomyces-based biocontrol formulations for Fusarium disease management in crops

Multi-strain Streptomyces consortia and their secondary metabolites offer a sustainable biocontrol solution for Fusarium wilt and other soil-borne diseases. Validated in chickpea under greenhouse and field conditions, th...

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Rajan Sharma

Principal Investigator

International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)

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International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)

Principal Investigator

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Agricultural biotechnologyPest and disease management

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Agricultural ScienceGenomicsMicrobiologyMycologyPlant Pathology

Last updated Mar 2026