Dr. Prem Lal Kashyap
Name: Dr. Prem Lal Kashyap
Designation: Scientist (Plant Pathology)
Qualification: Ph.D. (Plant Pathology)
Institution name: ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR)
Karnal, Haryana, Pincode: 132001
Publication Type: Journal
Paper title: Molecular Diagnostic Assay for Rapid Detection of Flag Smut Fungus (Urocystis agropyri) in Wheat Plants and Field Soil
Journal Name: Frontiers in Plant Science
ISSN: 1664-462X
Month of Publication: 10 July, 2020
Volume No.: 11
Page No.: 1039
About: Dr. Prem Lal Kashyap
Dr. Prem Lal Kashyap had his agricultural education from Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (CSKHPKV), Palampur and Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana (Punjab). Presently, he is working as Scientist (Plant Pathology) at ICAR –Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal and has more than ten years of research experience. He has made an outstanding and pioneering contribution in the area of wheat pathology, population genomics, phytopathogenomics, biomarker development, biocontrol and integrated disease management. He identified five new chemical molecules for the management of wheat diseases and pests, reported five new races of yellow rust of wheat and contributed in development of “GEHOON DOCTOR” mobile app. He decoded whole genome of several agriculturally important microorganisms, developed biomarkers for early and precise diagnosis of plant pathogens (Alternaria, Fusarium, Colletotrichum, Tilletia indica, Urocystis agropyri, Puccinia triticina etc.) and developed a formulation ‘Biogrow’ available for commercialization by AgriInovate (ICAR) India. He has three wheat varieties to his credit and has filed two patents. Dr. Kashyap has contributed immensely in resource generation through externally funded projects from DBT and other agencies of Indian Government. He also created a large pool of trained human resource in the area of plant pathology that has enabled successful product development following his approach. He has more than 130 publications to his credit, including 70 peer reviewed research papers, 2 books, 30 book chapters, 25 popular articles and 6 technical manuals. He has visited several countries including USA, Kenya, Mexico, Bangladesh and Bolivia for academic pursuits. For significant research contribution in agricultural sciences, Dr. Kashyap has been recognized with several prestigious awards including NAAS Associateship-2019, NAAS Young Scientist Award, Dr. Basant Ram Young Scientist Award, Prof. Abrar Mustafa Memorial Award, and M. K. Patel Memorial Young Scientist Award.