Dr. Prem Lal Kashyap, Scientist (Plant Pathology), ICAR – Indian Institute of Wheat & Barley Research, Karnal is awarded Prof Mahatim Singh Memorial Award 2019 for his contributions in plant pathology
Dr. Prem Lal Kashyap obtained his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana and has nine years of research experience. He is a dedicated researcher in the area of wheat pathology, and has made an outstanding and pioneering contribution in the area of wheat pathology, 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 two 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 has more than 100 publications to his credit, including 62 peer reviewed research papers, 2 books, 19 book chapters, 21 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.
The Society for Advancement of Wheat & Barley Research (SAWBAR) is honored to confer Prof. Mahatim Singh Memorial Award 2019 on Dr. Prem Lal Kashyap today, the 26th August 2019 on the occasion of the 58th All India Wheat & Barley Research Workers’ Meet at ICAR-IARI, Regional Station, Indore.