Dr. Wangkhem Tampakleima Chanu
Name: Dr. Wangkhem Tampakleima Chanu
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (Plant Pathology)
Designation : Ph.D.
Department: Plant Pathology
Institute name : College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Imphal
College address : College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Iroismba, Imphal West-795004, Manipur
Publication Type: Journal
Paper title : Management of soil borne diseases of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) by native Trichoderma species in Manipur
Journal Name : Ecology, Environment and Conservation
Volume : 23
Issue No. : 2
Month of Publication: September
Year: 2017
Page No. : 1022-1026
ISSN: 0971-765X
About Dr. Wangkhem Tampakleima Chanu
Wangkhem Tampakleima Chanu is a PhD in Plant Pathology. She is a young researcher and have completed Bachelor of Sciences in Agriculture from Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. During her undergraduate studies, 'Plant Pathology' evoked her keen interest. Therefore, she have felt a strong desire to choose a specialized field on plant pathology. Through her M.Sc. studies, she had done extensive survey work, application of different laboratory techniques for rapid isolation, gained knowledge of molecular characterization of microbes, and evaluation of bioagents in the field. During her Ph.D. programme, she have done notable work on the characterization of Fusarium wilt of pea and developed a management strategy for this disease. In the due course of her Ph.D., she have also acquired skills in the field of disease survey and screening of plant genotypes for resistance to various plant diseases, isolation and identification of different pathogens, expertise in molecular detection of various nucleic acid techniques (DNA, RNA isolation and purification), amplification (PCR, reverse transcription-PCR and immunocapture-PCR) procedures, and bioinformatics sequence analysis (primer designing, sequence editing, sequence assembly, BLAST analysis, sequence identity matrices preparation and phylogenetic analysis), management of diseases by using chemical, plant extracts and biocontrol agents and expertise at statistical analysis.Achievement’s/Awards/ PublicationsAwarded Best Article in Agriculture and Food e-newsletter, 2020. Awarded Best Poster in National Seminar on Strengthening of Seed Systems in the North Eastern and Unreached Regions-Problems, Prospects and Policies (ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat, Imphal), 2019. Nominated through best Oral Presentation for American Phytopathological Society (APS) Travel Grant Awardee for NEZ (North East Zone) by Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi, 2019. Received University Research Scholarship (Fellowship) from Central Agricultural University, Impahl, Manipur, (2016-2019). Working as a Trainer in Department of Training and Skill Development, ORGANIK MAN AGRI SOLUTIONS. Acted as a Resource person in one day training programme on “GAP, CGAP and Primary processing of aromatic and medicinal plants in Manipur” on 23rd September, 2020, at Farmer’s Training Hall, Horticulture Farm, Khongampat. Published 10 research papers in reputed journals and 2 short communications. Published 12 book chapters. Published 17 popular articles at Newsletters and Magazines. Presented 7 oral presentations at National and International seminar, symposium and conferences. Presented 6 poster presentations at National and International seminar, symposium and conferences. 17 DNA sequences generated and deposited to Gene Bank, NCBI Four Workshops/Training attended as a participant. Four Webinar attended as a participant. Annual member at Indian Phytopathological Socieity (New Delhi), Association of Plant Pathologists (Akola) and Agriculture and Food e-Newsletter In my broader vision I wish to pursue Science for the betterment of the mankind and the society.