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Dr. Debanjana Debnath

Dr. Debanjana Debnath

Assistant Professor

Department of Plant Pathology

debanjana.d@srisriuniversity.edu.in

Qualification:

  • ICAR NET in Plant Pathology qualified in 2019
  • Ph. D. in Plant Pathology (Pursuing) Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, West Bengal
  • M.Sc. Ag in Plant Pathology, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya,Mohanpur, West Bengal, Year -2017
  • B.Sc. Hons, Ag. College of Agriculture, Tripura, Year 2011

Broad Current Research interest:

Bio-control agent, Sustainable methods of disease control, safe fungicide, Plant immunity and defence.

Teaching interest:


Course
Code
   
Course   Title   

Credit
Hours
   
Program   
   
University   
   
PLP 103   
   
Fundamental of   Plant Pathology   
   
4(3+1)   
   
B.Sc. Agri   

SSU,Cuttack,
Odisha
   
HPP 203   
   
Fundamental of   Plant Pathology   
   
3(2+1)   
   
B.Sc. Horti   

SSU,Cuttack,
Odisha
   
HDC 203   
   
Diseases of   Fruits,Plantation and Medicinal and Aromatic crops   
   
3(2+1)   
   
B.Sc. Horti   

SSU,Cuttack,
Odisha
   
HDV 305   
   
Diseases of   Vegetables, Ornamental and spice crops.   
   
3(2+1)   
   
B.Sc. Horti.   

SSU,Cuttack,
Odisha
   
AGC 201   
   
Agrochemicals
   
   
   
3(2+1)   
   
B.Sc. Agri.   

SSU,Cuttack,
Odisha

Course
Code
   
Course   Title   

Credit
Hours
   
Program   
   
University   
   
PLP 103   
   
Fundamental of   Plant Pathology   
   
4(3+1)   
   
B.Sc. Agri   

SSU,Cuttack,
Odisha
   
HPP 203   
   
Fundamental of   Plant Pathology   
   
3(2+1)   
   
B.Sc. Horti   

SSU,Cuttack,
Odisha
   
HDC 203   
   
Diseases of   Fruits,Plantation and Medicinal and Aromatic crops   
   
3(2+1)   
   
B.Sc. Horti   

SSU,Cuttack,
Odisha
   
HDV 305   
   
Diseases of   Vegetables, Ornamental and spice crops.   
   
3(2+1)   
   
B.Sc. Horti.   

SSU,Cuttack,
Odisha
   
AGC 201   
   
Agrochemicals
   
   
   
3(2+1)   
   
B.Sc. Agri.   

SSU,Cuttack,
Odisha

Academic Positions:

  • SRF in the project entitled “Survey and surveillance for wheat blast caused by Magnaporthaeoryzae pathotypetriticum and strategic research to manage it .” sponsored by Govt. of India since 20.11.18 to till 31.10.2019

Publications:

Scopus indexed Journal:

  • Mondal A, Debnath D ,Das T,Das S, Samanta M and Mahapatra S.(2020)Pathogenicity study of Sclerotium rolfsii isolates on popular lentil varieties in in vivo condition” .legume research.Article id-LR-4356 (Scopus Indexed)
  • Debnath D, Mohapatra C,  Routry S and  Golder S.Life without antibiotic?-A review on increasing threat of antibiotic resistance with a broader look on agricultural aspect. Ecology,Environment and conservation. Accepted and will be published on February,2022.
  • Routry S, Kabi M, Debnath D.Potential of Lantana Camera L.extracts as bio pesticide against insect pest.Journal of Entomological Research (Accepted.)
  • Kesawat M S, Kherawat B S, Singh A, Dey P, Kabi M, Debnath D, Khandual A, Rout S, Ali A, Manorama, Palem  R R,Gupta R, Kadam AA, Kim H, Chung S, Kumar M. (2021).Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of the Brassinazole-resistant (BZR) Gene Family and Its Expression in the Various Developmental Stage and Stress Conditions in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) International  Journal of  Molecular  Science, 22, 8743

NAAS Journal:

  • Yadav Y, Kumar PM, Devi PA, Jamir I, Bhattacharjee T, Banerjee S, Dutta S, Debnath D, Mandal AK,  Dutta S and Chattopadhyay A.2018. Enation leaf curl virus(ELCV):A real threat in major okra production belts of India:Areview. Journal of pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 7(2):3795-3802
  • Debnath D, Divya M ,Golder S , Jamir I , Bhattacharje T.2019. Screening of different genotypes /crosses of tomato(Lycopersiconesculentum) for resistance to bacterial wilt(Ralstoniasolanacearum) under field condition. Journal of pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 8(5): 174-177.
  • Patsa R, Goldar S, Debnath D and Hembram S. 2020.Efficacy of chemical fungicides against spot blotch (Bipolarissorokiniana) disease management of wheat in northern part of West Bengal.  International Journal of Chemical Studies , 8(3): 2627-2631
  • Debsharma R,    Islam S,    Debnath D,    Chakraborty S and Mahapatra S . 2021.Efficacy study of some botanical oils against spot blotch disease (Bipolaris sorokiniana) of wheat under In-vitro condition. International Journal of Chemical Studies. 9(1): 3022-3028

Book chapter:

  • Debnath D, Chakraborty S and  Deb G.2020Book chapter on “Sustainable farming:The oldest but smartest soldier against hardest enemy ;The soil pathogens” in the edited book titled “Current Research and innovations in plant pathology”(volume -11) .Akinik Publishers ,New Delhi
  • Debnath D,  Routray S. 2021. Book chapter titled “Disease and Pest management of Vegetables seeds after Harvesting” in the edited book “A text book on Fundamentals & Concepts in vegetables in vegetable seed production”bySatish serial publishing house,New Delhi.
  • Chakroborty S, Debnath D, Mahapatra S, Das S.2020. Role of endophytes in plant disease management ,In book:Emerging Trends in Plant Pathology .Springer,Singapore.
  • Debnath D,  Chakraborty S ,  Golder S , Patsa R.2021.Hydroponic is full proof Protection against Soil borne pathogen in the absence of soil-Myth or Truth.InBook:Food And Agriculture. ESN publication .Tamilnadu.

Popular article:

  • Debnath D and  Islam S (2019) Phylloplane Bacteria: A Natural Fighter in Eco-Friendly Plant Protection,AgribiosNews letter.18(2):95
  • Debnath D (2019) Bakanae Disease-An Emerging Issue of Rice Cultivation”. Agribios News letter.17(12):89
  • Goldar S, Patsa R and  Debnath D(2020) Late Blight of Potato and Tomato-Most Weather Dependent Disease and its Rapid Management. AgriCos e-Newsletter. 1(02):136-140
  • Debnath D, Dey P , Goldar S(2020) Organic Matter Versus Chemical Treatment: A Tug of War to Manage the Rhizoctonia Solani. Agriculture & food: e-Newsletter.2 (5):459-461
  • Patsa P, Debnath D and Golder S. Brassicas: the most potential warrior in controlling  soil pathogens by biofumgation.Agriallis e-nrwsletter.2(7).14-17
  • Debnath D, Samal I .(2021).The five “F” of whitefly’s mastery over the concern of plant protectors.Sabujeema. 1(4).57-60
  • Debnath D, Mohapatra S, Mohapatra C (2021)The trend of increasing economic importance of sheath blight of rice –A concern .Agriblossom.1(11).34-37

Other Accomplishments:

  • Worked as senior research fellow in the project entitled “Bioefficacy and phyto toxicity of new fungicide MAFRM 13 against anthracnose,leaf spot,fruit rot and die back (Colletotrichum capsici) and powdery mildew(Leveillula taurica)in chilli”sponsored by M/S ADAMA India Pvt.Ltd. from 01.08.2017 to 19.11.2018
  • Worked as senior research fellow in the project entitled “Survey and surveillance for wheat blast caused by Magnaporthae oryzae pathotype triticum and strategic research to manage it .” sponsored by Govt. of India since 20.11.18 to 31.10.2019.

Participation in webinar , seminar , conference , symposium ,woprkshop:

National:

  • IPS East zone meet cum National symposium on “Challenges and perspective in plant health management under climate change scenario”:from Nov 23 to 24,2017. BCKV.West Bengal.
  • National Conference on  “Innovative Farming For Food And Lively-hood Security In Changing Climate” : from February 12th-13th , 2018 at BCKV, West Bengal
  • National Conference on “Challenges and Innovative Approaches in Agriculture and Allied Science Research” : from February 26th-27th July, 2019 at Regional Sericulture Research Station, Central Silk Board, Govt. of India, Salem, Tamil Nadu
  • Participated In the ICAR-NRCB Webinar on “Integrated Insect pest and Nematodes Managements in Banana held on 04.08.2020.
  • Participated in Webinar “Entrepreneurship opportunities in Mushroom Production” organized by ICAR-RCER,Ranchi on 11.08.2020
  • Participated in Webinar “Translating physiology into techniques for abiotic stress tolerance” organized by ICAR-NIASM on 09.10.2020
  • Participated in National Webinar on “Nanotechnological Interventions in Agriculture” organized by Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University,Jobner-Jaipur on 14.10.2020
  • Participated in “National Webinar  on Conserving soil biodiversity for our common future” by Sri SriUniversity,Cuttack.on 05.12.2020
  • participated in the webinar “Production technology and management of white button mushroom”by Department of Horticulture,Hariyana.on 02.12.2020
  • Participated in National webinar on “Diversity and taxonomy of fungi”and “diversity of marine fungi and their biotechnological potential”on 06.12.2020 by Department of botany SIES college and mycological society of India,Mumbai Unit.
  • Participated National E-workshop entitled” Functionalfoods, bioactive compounds and phytochemicals for better nutrition” on 9.12.2020-11.12.2020 organized by Uttar Banga KrishiViswavidyalaya,West Bengal.
  • participated in National webinar on “transboundary pests-threats to bio-security and bio-safety issues”organized by Department of entomology,S.V Agricultural college,Tirupati.ANGRAU on 21.12.2020
  • Participated National webinar on “Plant Health Management-Sustainable Agriculture” organized by Department of Entomology,Agricultural College,Baptala o 16.12.2020.
  • Participated National webinar on “Drought Mitigation and Preparedness under climate change” organized by College Of Agriculture,Lalsot.on 26.03.2021.
  • Participated National webinar on “Agriculture Residue and Waste Utilization for Energy Generation” Organized by Depatment of Renewable Engineering ,College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology,JAU,Junagadh on 16th-17th March ,2021
  • Participated National Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights on 03.05.2021 to 09.05.2021 organised by the Department of Biotechnology and Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Govt. V.Y.T. PG.Autonomous College,Durg.
  • Participated National Workshop on “NAAC Assesment and Accreditation :A Step by Step Process” on 27.05.2021 to 29.05.2021 Organized by Chadalawada Ramanamma Engineering College.
  • Participated National webinar on Plant Diseases in Eastern and Northeastern India:Current Dynamics and Proposed Action Plan for Their Management on 24.06.2021-25.06.2021.
  • Participated Faculty Development Program on Blended Learning & LMS on 20.06.2021 Organised by Sri Sri University,Cuttack.
  • Participated National webinar on “Sustainable Strategies for Enhancing Productivity & Profitability  in Dryland Agriculture on 29.06.2021 organised by AICRP on Dryland Farming Research Station ,Arija,Bhilwara.

International:

  • Participated in International web conference on Ensuring Food safety,Security and Sustainibility through Crop Protection organized by Bihar Agricultural University,Sabour on 05.08.2020-06.08.2020.
  • Participate International Training on ‘Organic farming:Field to fashion”on 14.12.2020-19.12.2020 organized by centre for organic agriculture Reserch and Training,PDKV,Akola

Professional affiliation:

  • Annual member of Society for Advancement of Wheat & Barley Reserch.
  • Editorial board membership of Agriculture and food E-Magazine
  • Reviewer of Sabujeema-An Agricultural E-Magazine.
  • Reviewer of Agri-India Today.

Award/Recognition:

Best article award given by Agriculture and food E-Magazine.

Journals

  • Yogendra Yadav, Praveen Kumar Maurya, Ayam Pushparani Devi, Imtinungsang Jamir, Tridip Bhattacharjee, Swadesh Banerjee, Subhramalya Dutta, Debanjana Debnath, Asit Kumar Mandal, Subrata Dutta and Arup Chattopadhyay. “Enation leaf curl virus(ELCV):A real threat in major okra production belts of India:A review.”Journal of pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry,2018:7(2):3795-3802
  • Debanjana Debnath and Saidul Islam “Phylloplane Bacteria: A Natural Fighter in Eco- Friendly Plant Protection,Agribios News letter.2019:18(2):95
  • Debanjana Debnath. “Bakanae Disease-An Emerging Issue of Rice Cultivation”. Agribios News letter 2019:17(12):89
  • Debanjana Debnath, M. Divya , Suraj Golder , Imtinungsang Jamir , Tridip Bhattacharjee “Screening of different genotypes /crosses of tomato(Lycopersicon esculentum) for resistance to bacterial wilt(Ralstonia solanacearum) under field condition”. Manuscreept accepted:(Ref:Phyto:8-4-770) Journal of pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

Interests:

Eaching,Research and Inovation,Farming and Travelling.