Prof. Debdulal Banerjee
Professor
Department
BOTANY AND FORESTRY
Contact
+91 3222 298-349 / Centrex-349
Email
Educational Qualification
| Degree Name | Institute | Year of passing/awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Post Doc, advance training | Montana State University, USA | 2010 |
| Ph.D. | Vidyasagar University | 2005 |
| M.Sc. | Vidyasagar University | 1999 |
| B.Sc. | Vidyasagar University | 1997 |
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
| Title of the Ph. D. Thesis |
|---|
| Microbial Production of Tannase and Gallic acid |
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
| Description of Experience |
|---|
| Director, Center for Life Sciences, Vidyasagar University since 2020 |
| Professor, Department of Botany and Forestry, Vidyasagar University, since 6th October, 2019 |
| Associate Professor, Department of Botany and Forestry, Vidyasagar University, since 6th October, 2016 |
| Assistant Professor (AGP III), Department of Botany and Forestry, Vidyasagar University, since 6th October, 2013 |
| Assistant Professor (AGP II), Department of Botany and Forestry, Vidyasagar University, since 6th September, 2010 |
| Sr. Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, Vidyasagar University since 6th october, 2008 |
| Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, Vidyasagar University since 6th October, 2004 |
Specialization/Research Area
| Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest) | Detailed Description |
|---|---|
| Field of Specialization | Microbiology |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Microbial Enzyme, Endophyte biology, Fungal Exopolysaccharide, Plant Microbe Interraction, Medicinal Plants |
| Field of Specialization | Microbial Biotechnology |
Course/ Subject Taught
| Course Name |
|---|
| M.Sc. (Microbiology, Biotechnology, Mycology, Biochemistry, Forest surveying) |
| M.Phil (Techniques and Instruments in Biological Sciences; Food and Applied Microbiology) |
| Ph.D. course work (Research Methods, computer applications, advanced microbiology) |
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
| Author' Name | Title | Publication Type | Published in | Published on | Publisher's Name | Role | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiran Kanti Santra, Debdulal Banerjee | Optimization of the Production Parameters of a Novel Exopolysaccharide Chrysosporine from Endophytic Chrysosporium sp. KTL2, and Evaluation of its Antioxidative and Prebiotic Potentialities | International | Indian Journal of Microbiology | Jun, 2025 | Springer Nature | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 1.5Indexing: SCOPUS,UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: HTTPS://LINK.SPRINGER.COM/ARTICLE/10.1007/S12088-024-01419-Y |
| Sani Sen; Hiran Kanti Santra; Debdulal Banerjee | Production, Optimization and Characterization of L-asparaginase from Endophytic Fusarium oxysporum Strain MJS2, an Isolate of Mirabilis jalapa | International | Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology | May, 2025 | Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.96Indexing: SCOPUS,UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://microbiologyjournal.org/abstract-19-2-34/ |
| Hiran Kanti Santra; Debdulal Banerjee | Bioactivities of secondary metabolites of two actinomycetes Streptomyces parvulus GloL3, and Streptomyces lienomycini SK5, endophytes of two Indian medicinal herbs- Globba marantina L. and Selaginella kraussiana (Kunze) A. Braun | International | Brazilian Journal of Microbiology | Jan, 2025 | Springer | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 1.9Indexing: SCOPUS,ESCI,SCI,UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12095722/ |
| Sangita Saha, Angshita Ghosh, Hiran Kanti Santra, Debdulal Banerjee, Sandip Chattopadhyay | Corrective role of endophytic exopolysaccharides from Clerodendrum infortunatum L. on arsenic-induced ovarian steroidogenic dysfunction and associated inflammatory responses | International | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules | Dec, 2024 | ELSEVIER | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 9.29Indexing: SCOPUS,ESCI,SCI,SCIE,UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0141813024076049?via%3Dihub |
| Sangita Saha; Hiran Kanti Santra; Sandip Chattopadhyay; Debdulal Banerjee | Production of Exopolysaccharide from an Endophytic Fusarium sp. GloS2 and Documentation of its In vitro Antioxidative Potentialities | International | Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology | Nov, 2024 | Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.96Indexing: SCOPUS,UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://microbiologyjournal.org/production-of-exopolysaccharide-from-an-endophytic-fusarium-sp-glos2-and-documentation-of-its-in-vitro-antioxidative-potentialities/ |
| Production of Exopolysaccharide from an Endophytic Fusarium sp. GloS2 and Documentation of its In vitro Antioxidative Potentialities | International | Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology 2024. https://doi.org/10.22207/JPAM.18.4.63 | Nov, 2024 | JPAM | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.50000Indexing: SCOPUS, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Hiran Kanti Santra, Debdulal Banerjee | Bioactive metabolites from endophytes of African club moss- Selaginella kraussiana (Kunze) A. Braun exhibit broad-spectrum pharmaceutical utilities | International | South African Journal of Botany | Jun, 2024 | ELSEVIER | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 3,1Indexing: SCOPUS,ESCI,SCI,UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S025462992400262X?via%3Dihub |
| Antifungal activity of bio-active cell-free culture extracts and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) synthesised by endophytic fungal isolates of Garden Nasturtium | International | Scientifc Reports | (2024) 14:11228 | May, 2024 | Nature group | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 4.60000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Broad spectrum bioactivity of a novel ß-glucan rich heteropolysaccharide, Pestalopine isolated from endophytic fungi Pestalotiopsis chamaeropsis CEL6 | International | Archives of Microbiology : (2023) 205:284 | Jul, 2023 | Springer Nature | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 2.66700Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Antifungal activity of volatile and non-volatile metabolites of endophytes of Chloranthus elatior Sw. | International | Frontiers in Plant Science, Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1156323 | May, 2023 | Frontiers Media S.A. | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 6.62700Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2023.1156323/full | |
| Broad-spectrum antimicrobial action of Cell-Free Culture extracts and Volatile Organic Compounds produced by endophytic fungi Curvularia eragrostidis | International | Frontiers in Microbiology DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.920561 | Jun, 2022 | Frontiers Media SA, Lausanne, Switzerland | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 5.64000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/microbiology | |
| Bioactivity study and metabolic profiling of Colletotrichum alatae LCS1, an endophyte of club moss Lycopodium clavatum L. | International | PLoS ONE 17(4): e0267302. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0267302 | Apr, 2022 | PLOS, San Francisco, California, US | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 3.24000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0267302 | |
| Production of Bioactive Compounds with Broad Spectrum Bactericidal Action, Bio-Film Inhibition and Antilarval Potential by the Secondary Metabolites of the Endophytic Fungus Cochliobolus sp. APS1 Isolated from the Indian Medicinal Herb Andrographis paniculata | International | Molecules 2022, 27(5), 1459 | Feb, 2022 | MDPI, Sweetzerland | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 4.41100Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/5/1459 | |
| Production, Optimization, Characterization and Drought Stress Resistance by ß-Glucan-Rich Heteropolysaccharide From an Endophytic Fungi Colletotrichum alatae LCS1 Isolated From Clubmoss (Lycopodium clavatum) | International | Frontiers in Fungal Biology, 04 January 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/ffunb.2021.796010 | Jan, 2022 | Frontiers Media SA, Lausanne, Switzerland | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.00000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/ffunb.2021.796010/full | |
| Antioxidative Compounds from the Secreted Metabolome of Strain ‘Mucor irregularis Isolate Dro2’—an Endophyte of the Carnivorous Plant Drosera burmannii | International | Applied biochemistry and microbiology 2021 v.57 no.Supplement 1 https://doi.org/10.1134/S0003683821100069 (ISSN: 0003-6838) | Dec, 2021 | Pleiades Publishing, Inc. | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 1.08000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1134/S0003683821100069 | |
| Broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity of Streptomyces griseus BLS4, a newly isolated endophyte of Blumea lacera | International | Research Journal of Biotechnology 15 (3) | Jan, 2020 | Research Journal of Biotechnology | Impact Factor: 0.45400Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Different Cases of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Its Impact on Health and Economy with Special Emphasis on Antiviral Drug Targets. | International | Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. 14: 2020. | Jan, 2020 | Microbiology Jornal | Impact Factor: 0.48300Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Occurrence of a novel tannase (tan BLP) in endophytic Streptomyces sp. AL1L from the leaf of Ailanthus excelsa Roxb | International | 3 Biotech (2018) 8: 33. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-017-1055-4 | Jan, 2018 | Springer | Impact Factor: 2.40600Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Bioactive Metabolites of Actinomycetes–Screening from Genomic and Metabolomic Approach | International | Metabolomics:ISSN: (2153-0769), 2017, 7:3 doi: 10.4172/2153-0769.1000e154 | Jan, 2017 | Metabolomics (Los Angel) | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ANTIFUNGAL SUSCEPTIBILITY OF KERATITIS ASSOCIATED FUNGAL BIOFILM AND PLANKTONIC CULTURES | International | International Journal of Advanced Research 5 (11): 1248–1252. doi:10.21474/ijar01/5892 | Jan, 2017 | IJAR | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Traditional phytotherapeutic uses in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India | National | International journal of Pharmaceutical sciences and research, 8(9): 3904-3910. | Jan, 2017 | IJPSR | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Production and structural elucidation of exopolysaccharidefrom endophytic Pestalotiopsis sp. BC55 | International | International Journal OfBiological Macromolecules,Volume 82C, 2016, Pages 182-191 | Jan, 2016 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: 8.02500Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Anti-infective metabolites of a newly isolated Bacillus thuringiensis KL1 associated with Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata Nees.), a traditional medicinal herb | International | Microbiology Insights, 9: 1-7. | Jan, 2016 | Libertas Academica | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Multi-Response Optimization of Granaticinic Acid Production by Endophytic Streptomyces thermoviolaceus NT1, Using Response Surface Methodology | International | Bioengineering 2016, 3(3), 19; doi:10.3390/bioengineering3030019 | Jan, 2016 | MDPI AG (Basel, Switzerland) | Impact Factor: 5.04600Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Bioactive Endophytic Actinomycetes of Cinnamomum sp.; Isolation, Identification, Activity Guided Purification and Process Optimization of Active Metabolite | International | American Journal of Microbiology :DOI: 10.3844/ajmsp.2015.¦¦¦.¦¦¦ | Jan, 2015 | Science Publications | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Broad spectrum antibacterial activity of granaticinic acid, isolatedfrom Streptomyces thermoviolaceus NT1; an endophyte in Catharanthusroseus (L.) G. Don | International | Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science Vol. 5 (07), pp. 006-011 (DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2015.50702) | Jan, 2015 | JAPS | Impact Factor: 1.41000Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Muscodor albus MOW12 an Endophyteof Piper nigrum L. (Piperaceae) Collectedfrom North East India Produces VolatileAntimicrobials | International | Indian Journal of Microbiology (DOI 10.1007/s12088-013-0400-5) | Jan, 2014 | Springer | Impact Factor: 2.25900Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| IN-VIVO IMMUNOMODULATORY POTENTIAL OF STANDARDIZED PUERARIA TUBEROSA EXTRACT AND ITS ISOFLAVONOIDS | International | International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 6(1):861- 867 | Jan, 2014 | Academic Sciences | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Pueraria tuberosa: a review on its phytochemical and therapeutic potential | International | Natural Product Research, doi:10.1080/14786419.2014.928291 | Jan, 2014 | Taylor and Francis | Impact Factor: 2.48800Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Effects of Standardized Wrightia tinctoria andStereospermum suaveolens Extracts on VariousImmuno-Inflammatory Parameters | International | Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants, 21:75–85 | Jan, 2014 | Taylor and Francis | Impact Factor: 1.26900Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Distribution of Endophtyic Actinomycetes of Three Medicinal Plants and Evaluation of Their Antibacterial Potencies | International | Journal of Advanced Microbiology 1 (4): 218 - 226 | Jan, 2014 | H K Bhalla publications | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Rhodotorula mucilaginosa Keratitis: A rare fungus from Eastern India | International | Indian journal of ophthalmology | Jan, 2013 | Medknow | Impact Factor: 1.01900Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Fungal Exopolysaccharide: Production, Composition and Applications | International | Microbiology Insights, 6: 1–16 (doi: 10.4137/MBI.S10957) | Jan, 2013 | Libertas Academica | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Schizophyllum commune: A New Organism in Eye Infection | International | Mycopathologia (DOI 10.1007/s11046-013-9625-1 | Jan, 2013 | Springer | Impact Factor: 3.78500Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Optimization of a bioactive exopolysaccharide production from endophytic Fusarium solani SD5 | International | Carbohydrate Polymers, 97:627-634 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.05.039) | Jan, 2013 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: 10.12000Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| In-vivo immunomodulatory activity of standardizedStereospermum suaveolens (Roxb.) DC. root extract | International | Orient Pharm Exp MedDOI 10.1007/s13596-013-0132-4 | Jan, 2013 | Springer | Impact Factor: 0.21100Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Validated RP-HPLC-UV method for the determination of betulin in Asteracantha longifolia (L.) Nees. extract. | International | International journal of Phytomedicine 5: 131- 135. | Jan, 2013 | A R Journals | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Structural elucidation and bioactivity of a novel exopolysaccharide from endophytic Fusarium solani SD5 | International | Carbohydrate Polymers | Jan, 2012 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: 10.12000Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Biosorption of cadmium (II) using discarded biomass of Aspergillus aculeatus DBF9. | International | Terrestrial and Aquatic Environmental Toxicology. | Jan, 2012 | Global Science books | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Production and Characterization of Thermal Acid Amylase from Aspergillus aculeatus DBF9. | International | Dynamic Biochemistry, Process Biotechnology and Molecular Biology. SPECIAL ISSUE: Microbiology | Jan, 2012 | Global Science Books | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Lasiodiplodia theobromas keratitis: a case report and review of literature | International | Mycopathologia | Jan, 2012 | Springer | Impact Factor: 3.78500Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Barleria prionitis Linn: A review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicity | International | Research Journal of Phytochemistry | Jan, 2012 | Academic Journals Inc | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Evaluation of in vitro antioxidant potency of exopolysaccharide from endophytic Fusarium solani SD5 | International | Internantional Journal of Biological Macromolecule, 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2012.11.003 | Jan, 2012 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: 8.02500Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Fungal Tannase: A journey from strain isolation to enzyme applications | International | Dynamic Biochemistry, Process Biotechnology and Molecular Biology | Jan, 2012 | Global science books | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Endophytic fungal diversity in tropical and subtropical plants | International | Research Journal of Microbiology | Jan, 2011 | Academic Publisher | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Candida Keratitis: Emerging Problem in India | International | Cornea | Jan, 2011 | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins | Impact Factor: 2.34900Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Mast Cell Stabilization and Membrane Protection Activity of Barleria prionitis L | National | Pharmacognosy Journal | Jan, 2011 | Pharmacognosy Research | Impact Factor: 0.93000Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Characteristics of microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis in an Eastern indian cohort: A case series. | National | Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology | Jan, 2011 | press | Impact Factor: 0.51000Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Antimicrobial activities of some medicinal plants of West Bengal | National | International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences. | Jan, 2010 | Press | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Isolation of antimicrobial compound by endophytic bacteria from Vinca rosea | National | International Journal of Current Research | Jan, 2010 | Press | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| An endophytic Myrothecium inundatum producing volatile organic compounds. | International | Mycosphere | Jan, 2010 | Mycological society | Impact Factor: 4.10000Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Muscodor albus GBA, an endophytic fungus of Ginkgo biloba from the USA, produces volatile antimicrobials. | International | Mycology | Jan, 2010 | Taylor and Francis | Impact Factor: 4.51000Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Diversity and screening for antimicrobial activity of endophytic fungi from Alstonia scholaris | International | Acta Microbiologica et Immunologica Hungarica. | Jan, 2010 | AKademiai Kiado | Impact Factor: 2.29800Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Epidemiological profile of fungal keratitis in urban population of West Bengal, India | International | Oman Journal of Opthalmology. | Jan, 2009 | Press | Impact Factor: 0.59800Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Extracellular tannase production by endophytic Hyalopus sp. | International | Journal of General and Applied Microbiology | Jan, 2009 | Japan society of applied microbiology | Impact Factor: 1.43000Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Production of exopolysaccharide by endophytic Stemphylium sp. | International | Micologia Applicada International. | Jan, 2009 | Press | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Fungal endophytes in three medicinal plants of Lamiaceae | International | Acta Microbiologica et Immunologica Hungarica | Jan, 2009 | Akademiai Kiado | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Antimicrobial properties of Indian Spices | National | Natural Products | Jan, 2009 | Press | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Optimization of tannase production by Aureobasidium pullulans DBS66. | International | Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology | Jan, 2007 | Korean Society of Biotechnology | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Tannase production by Aspergillus aculeatus DBF9 through solid state fermentation. | International | Acta Microbiologica et Immunologica Hungarica. | Jan, 2007 | AKademiai Kiado | Impact Factor: 2.29800Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Gallic Acid Production by Submerged Fermentation of Aspergillus aculeatus DBF9. | International | Research Journal of Microbiology | Jan, 2007 | Academic Journal | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Occurrence of Endophytic fungi in Vitex negundo L. (Verbenaceae). | National | Journal of Botanical Society of Bengal | Jan, 2006 | Botanical Society of Bengal | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| An assessment of Tannase and Gallic acid production by Aspergillus aculeatus DBF9 from different plant tannin | National | Journal of Biological Sciences | Jan, 2006 | Vidyasagar University | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Optimization of Gallic Acid Production from Tannic Acid by Aspergillus aculeatus DBF9. | National | Journal of Science and Technology | Jan, 2003 | Sambalpur University | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Regulation of Tannase Synthesis in Aureobasidium pullulans DBS66 | National | Journal of Biological Science | Jan, 2002 | Vidyasagar University | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Production and Characterization of Extracellular and Intracellular Tannase from Newly Isolated Aspergillus aculeatus DBF9 | International | Journal of Basic Microbiology | Jan, 2001 | Wiley VCH | Impact Factor: 2.28100Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Colorimetric Assay Method for Determination of Tannin Acyl Hydrolase (EC: 3.1.1.20) Activity. | International | Analytical Biochemistry | Jan, 2001 | Academic Press | Impact Factor: 3.19100Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Production and Characterization of Tannase from Bacillus cereus KBR9 | International | Journal of General and Applied Microbiology | Jan, 2001 | Japan society of Applied Microbiology | Impact Factor: 1.43000Indexing: Article's Web Link: |
Book Published
Book Chapter Published
| Title of Chapter | Title of the Book | Published by | Published on | Role | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endophytic Fungi: Biocontrol Agents for Postharvest Disease-Causing Pathogenic Fungi | Fungal Endophytes Volume II | Springer Nature | Oct, 2024 | Corresponding Author | Indexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS, Others Article's Web Link: |
| Diversity of Endophytes from Medicinal Plants and Their Effect in Mitigating the Agricultural Problems | Fungal Endophytes Volume I | Springer Nature | Sep, 2024 | Corresponding Author | Indexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS, Others Article's Web Link: |
| Microbial plant growth promoting and their induction in abiotic stress management | Fungal Secondary Metabolites | Elsevier Inc. | Jun, 2023 | Corresponding Author | Indexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS, Others Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95241-5.00002-2 |
| Recent Trends and Prospects in Endophyte Biology and Research | Endophytes Editor: Pragya Tiwari (ISBN: 979-8-88697-045-6) | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. | Jun, 2022 | Corresponding Author | Indexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS Article's Web Link: |
| Microbial Exopolysaccharides: Structure and Therapeutic Properties | Biofertilizer and sustainable development | ABS PUBLISHERS | Jul, 2021 | Corresponding Author | Indexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS Article's Web Link: |
| Microbial Exopolysaccharides: Structure and Therapeutic Properties | Microbial Polymers | Springer, Singapore | Jun, 2021 | Corresponding Author | Indexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS Article's Web Link: |
| Microbial Exopolysaccharides: Structure and Therapeutic Properties | Extremophilic Microbes and their Extremozymes for Industry and Allied Sectors In Microbiomes of Extreme Environments | CRC Press | Mar, 2021 | Corresponding Author | Indexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS Article's Web Link: |
Ph. D. Thesis Guidance
| Scholar Name | Thesis Title | Name of the Co Supervisor | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sima Dalai | Control of Sclerotinia disease of ...... using endophyte | Ongoing | Nov, 2024 | |
| Subham Kumar De | Application of exopolysaccharide in ................. abiotic stress in plants | Ongoing | Nov, 2024 | |
| Julekha Bagum | Endophytic fungi as biocontrol agent of Sclerotinia stem rot in oil seeded plant | Ongoing | Nov, 2024 | |
| Nandita Jana | Alleviation of salt stress in selected crop plant through endophytic fungal metabolites | Ongoing | Nov, 2024 | |
| Arjun Patra | Ecofloristic survey of family Acanthaceae.....bioactivity | Prof. A. K. Mondal | Awarded | Feb, 2024 |
| Suchandra Mondal | Study of Endophytic microorganisms in ...heterotrophic plants. | Awarded | Sep, 2023 | |
| Manika Das | Studies on some medicinal plants......... Salinity conditions | Dr. D. K. Das | Awarded | May, 2023 |
| Usha Rani Murmu | Plant growth potentials of endophytic actinomycetes | Ongoing | Nov, 2022 | |
| Nandadulal Sanigrahi | Study of ethnobotany of .....Purulia District | Prof. A. K. Mondal | Awarded | Sep, 2022 |
| Santanu Maity | Study of antimicrobial compound.......endophytic actinomycetes | Awarded | Aug, 2022 | |
| Bisnupada Jana | Studies on dune vegetation of Purba Midnapore | Prof. A. K. Mondal | Awarded | Jan, 2022 |
| Hiran Kanti Santra | Endophyte..... bioactive molecules | Awarded | Jun, 2021 | |
| Sangita Saha | Production exopolysaccharide.......endophytic fungi.. | Submitted | Jun, 2021 | |
| Riya Dutta | Production of plant growth promoters ...from endophyte. | Awarded | Apr, 2021 | |
| Bibartan Mishra | Production of Enzyme from Endophytic fungi | Awarded | Feb, 2020 | |
| Sani Sen | Production and characterization of L-asperginase..... microorganisms | Professor Debdulal Banerjee | Awarded | Jan, 2020 |
| Jayangshu Sengupta | Biofilm formation by ...keratitis causing fungi | Awarded | Jan, 2018 | |
| Biplab Bagchi | Endophytic fungi in lianas plants of Paschim Medenipur | Awarded | Jan, 2018 | |
| Dr. Monami Chakraborty | Strategic approach..... tapatum specific promoter | Prof. B. R. Pati | Awarded | Jan, 2018 |
| Mr. Barun Kumar Dey | Production of biopigment from fungi | Dr. Bikas R. Pati | Awarded | Jan, 2017 |
| Mr. Akhil Pandey | Production of Volatile antimicrobials by endophytic fungi | Awarded | Jan, 2017 | |
| Dr. Sudipta Roy | Production of antimicrobial compound from endophytic actinomycetes | Awarded | Jan, 2016 | |
| Dr. Subhadip Mahapatra | Production of exopolysaccharide from endophytic fungi | Awarded | Jan, 2014 | |
| Amal Kanta Maji | Immunomodulatory compounds from ......medicinal plants. | Awarded | Jan, 2014 | |
| Dr. Suman Saha | Epidemiological and microbiological profile of fungal keratitis in West Bengal | Dr. Jayangshu Sengupta | Awarded | Jan, 2012 |
| Dr. Subrata Kumar Das | Genetic manipulation of lignin biosynthetic pathway in jute (Corchorus sp.) | Dr. Asitava Basu | Awarded | Jan, 2011 |
Research Project
| Worked as | Funding Agency | Amount in Rs. | Duration | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Investigator | SERB, New Delhi (ANRF) | 5236000 | 3 years | 2024-2027 | Ongoing |
| PI | DBT, New Delhi | 400000 | 1 year | 2018-2019 | Complete |
| CoI | UGC | 4005000 | 2 years | 2015-2017 | Complete |
| PI | University Grants Commission (UGC) | 530000 | 3 years | 2011-2014 | Complete |
| Co-investigator | Public Health Engineering Department, Govt. of West Bengal | 4220000 | 1 year | 2011-2012 | Complete |
| PI | University Grants Commission (UGC) | 680000 | 3 years | 2007-2010 | Complete |
Invited Lectures
| Title | Organized By | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endophytic metabolomes; a new weapon of modern biology | Midnapore College (autonomous) | Vivekananda Hall, Midnapore College | Jan, 2020 |
| Microbial endophytes:Biotechnological potentials | P.G. Department of Life Sciences, Rama Devi Womens University, Bhubaneswar | Rama Devi Womens University, Bhubaneswar | Jan, 2019 |
| Exploitation of plants of Southern West Bengal: Bioactive Compounds and Microbial endophytes | Department of Botany, Egra SSB College | Egra SSB College, Egra | Jan, 2018 |
| Production of antimicrobial compounds from endophytic actinomycetes isolated from plants of Jungal Mahal | Faculty of Science | Vidyasagar University | Jan, 2017 |
| Biotechnological potentials of Microbial endophytes | Association of Microbiologists of India and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow | BBAU, Lucknow | Jan, 2017 |
| Testing for water potability | Department of Botany, Raja N. L. Khan Womens college | Raja N. L. Khan Womens College, Midnapore | Jan, 2016 |
| Bio-prospecting of endophytic actinomycetes | Faculty of Science | Vidyasagar University | Jan, 2016 |
| Medicinal plant endophytes: a potential source of bioactive natural product | Department of Botany, Vidyasagar University | Vidyasagar University | Jan, 2016 |
| Genetically modified (GM) food: Prospects and challanges | Department of Botany and Nutrition, Nistarini College, Purulia | Nistarini College, Purulia | Jan, 2016 |
| Endophytes: source of bioactive natural products | Department of Botany and Chemistry, Egra SSB College, Egra, Purba Medinipur | Egra SSB College, Egra, Purba Medinipur | Jan, 2015 |
| Endophytes: Biotechnological application of this microbial group | Department of Aquaculture Management and Technology, Vidyasagar University | Vidyasagar University, Midnapore | Jan, 2015 |
| Food: Role of microbes in production and preservation | Department of Chemistry, Vidyasagar University | Department of Chemistry, Vidyasagar University | Jan, 2015 |
| Potential applications of Endophytic Microorganisms | Department of Microbiology, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha | OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha | Jan, 2015 |
| Fungal endophytes: Some biotechnological applications | ACS College | Sonai, Maharastra | Jan, 2012 |
| Green planet for safe future | District Science Centre, Purulia | Science Centre, Purulia | Jan, 2012 |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) of Plant and Microbial Origin | Egra College and Belda College | Egra College, Purba Medenipur, West Bengal | Jan, 2012 |
| HIV/ AIDS: Getting to Zero | NSS Unit, Midnapore College | Midnapore College, Midnapore | Jan, 2011 |
| Endophytic fungi and their role in Biotechnology | Dept of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Panskura Banamali College | Panskura Banamali College, Panskura | Jan, 2006 |
| Wetlands as Cultural Landscapes and Heritage: Living Traditions and Traditional Ecological Knowledge |
Membership of Learned Society
| Title/Name of the Society |
|---|
| International Society of Plant Pathology |
| Association of Microbiologists of India |
Association with Professional Bodies
| Type of Professional Activity | Period |
|---|---|
| Member, International Society of Plant Pathology, Australia | 2008 to 2009 |
| Life member, Association of Microbiologists of India, New Delhi, India | 2006 to 2035 |
| Member, Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata | 2002 to 2003 |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role | Held at and Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Webinar on the theme : 'Only One World' on the occasion of 'World Environment Day' / Invited Lecture on "Environmental issues in 21st Century" | Jun, 2022 | Invited lecture | NSS Units, Contai P.K. College |
| Science Communication Popularization and its Extension (SCoPE) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’s Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate”/ Invited lecture on "Forest Resources of Jungal Mahal" | Feb, 2022 | Invited lecture | Ministry Culture & Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, Govt. of India ; Midnapore College |
| National Webinar on “ Biodiversity: Threats and conservation” | Aug, 2021 | Invited lecture | Garhbeta College, Garhbeta |
| National Workshop on "Emerging trends in Life Sciences for Sustainable Development" | Jan, 2019 | Invited Speaker | Rama Devi Womens University, P.G. Department of Life Sciences, RDW University, Bhubaneswar |
| State level one day seminar | Jan, 2019 | Invited speaker | Nistarini College, Purulia |
| National seminar on "Recent advances in plant science" | Jan, 2019 | Invited speaker | Midnapore College (autonomous), Midnapore |
| In Service Training and Sensitization of Key Functionaries of Central and State Governments, Local Bodies and Other Service Providers | Jan, 2018 | Participant | Vidyasagar University, Rehabilitation Council of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| DBT Star College Programme Sponsored Workshop on "Testing for Drinking Water Potability" | Jan, 2016 | Resource Person (invited lecture) | Department of Botany, Raja N. L. Khan Womens College, Midnapore |
| UGC and DST sponsored National Seminar on Medicinal Plant (NSMP-2016) | Jan, 2016 | Invited Speaker | Department of Botany, Vidyasagar University |
| Seminar on New Generation Biologically Active Natural Products and Their Importance | Jan, 2015 | Invited Lecture | Egra SSB College, Egra, Purba Medinipur |
| National Symposium on Food processesing, preservation and packaging, | Jan, 2015 | Invited Speaker | Organized by Department of Chemistry, Vidyasagar University |
| National seminar on Microbial Technology: Prospects and Applications | Jan, 2015 | Invited Speaker | Organised by Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar. |
| DST, UGC sponsored National Seminar in National Resources development strategies through Biotechnological Approaches | Jan, 2015 | Invited speaker | Organized by Department of Aquaculture Management and Technology, Vidyasagar University |
| Workshop for revision of syllabus fror honours and pass course of Vidyasagar university in Environmental studies | Jan, 2014 | attended | BOS, Env Studies, VU |
| Workshop for revision of syllabus fror honours and pass course of Vidyasagar university in Botany | Jan, 2014 | Attended | UG BOS of Botany, VU |
| International Conference on Biotechnology and Bioengineering | Jan, 2014 | Oral presentation | Dubai, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus |
| Use of ICT in Teaching- Learning process | Jan, 2014 | Attended | Computer center, VU, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Kolkata |
| One day seminar on advances in Botany | Jan, 2014 | Invited Speaker | Department of Botany, Garhbeta College, Midnapore |
| National conference on biodiversity biotechnology and climate change | Jan, 2012 | Invited Speaker | ACS College, Sonai, Maharastra |
| Science and technology for rural people | Jan, 2012 | Participated and presented paper | Lalbahadur Sastri National Academy of Administration, Mussorrie, Uttarakhand |
| International Conference on Frontiers in Biological Researches | Jan, 2012 | Presented a paper | Department of Human Physiology with Community Health, VU. |
| Seminar on "HIV-AIDS: Getting to Zero" | Jan, 2011 | Speaker | Midnapore College NSS Unit, Midnapore |
| Asian Mycological Congress | Jan, 2011 | Participated and presented paper | Inchion University, Seoul, Korea |
| Development of Concept in Modern Biology | Jan, 2010 | Participated | JNU, New Delhi |
| BOYSCAST fellowship (DST) | Jan, 2009 | Post Doctoral Work | Montana State University, USA |
| International symposium on Microbial Biotechnology: Diversity, Genomics and Metagenomics | Jan, 2008 | Participated and presented paper | Association of Microbiologists of India, New Delhi |
| National seminar on Microbes, Plants and Forestry research for sustenable development | Jan, 2008 | Participated and presented paper | Vidyasagar University |
| International Congress on Plant Pathology | Jan, 2008 | attended and presented paper | ISPP, Turin, Italy |
| 2nd Asian congress of Mycology and Plant Pathology at Osmania University, Hydrabad | Jan, 2007 | paper presented | Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology |
| Workshop of Lindau Alumni Members | Jan, 2006 | attended and presented paper | DFG, New Delhi |
| Intellectual Property Rights | Jan, 2006 | attended | DST, New Delhi and Midnapore College |
| UGC refresher course on “Analytical Instruments and Their Applications | Jan, 2006 | attended | Academic Staff College and department of Instrumentation Science, Jadavpur University |
| National Workshop on Interactive Multimedia in Distance Learning | Jan, 2005 | attended | DEC and IGNOU, New Delhi |
| Meeting of “Noble Laureates and Students” held at Lindau, Germany | Jan, 2003 | Attended | DFG, Germany and DST, India |
| 89th Session of Indian Science Congress | Jan, 2002 | attended and presented paper | ISCA |
| 25th AMBO International Training Course on “Approach to Supra Molecular Complexes and Their Functions- Glycobiology, Lipid Biology and Microbiology” held at Saitama, Tokyo, Japan | Jan, 2002 | Attended | AMBO, Japan |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role in the Event | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop on Documentation and Utilization of Plant Resources (DUPR 2023) | Mar, 2023 | Organizing Secretary | UGC (Under SAP programme) |
| National Seminar on Biodiversity and Biomolecules (NSBB 2022) | Dec, 2022 | Organizing Secretary | UGC, New Delhi and SERB, DST |
| National Workshop on Biological Instrumentation | Jun, 2022 | Organizing Secretary | VU |
| National Webinar on "Recent Trends of Research in Plant and Microbial Sciences" | Feb, 2022 | Organizing Secretary | UGC and VU |
| National Seminar on Trends in Contemporary Research in Plant Science | Jan, 2018 | Joint Secretary | SERB and UGC |
| National Seminar on Microbial Biotechnology | Jan, 2017 | Organizing Secretary | UGC |
| National Seminar on Medicinal Plants (NSMP- 2016) | Jan, 2016 | Treasurer | UGC and DST |
| National Seminar on "Microbiology in 21st Century" (NSM21C- 2016) | Jan, 2016 | Organizing Secretary | UGC |
| National Symposium on Bioresource Management (NSBM-2016) | Jan, 2016 | Organizing Secretary | UGC |
| National Seminar on "Plant Biodiversity: Aspects and Prospects" | Jan, 2011 | Treasurer | UGC and West Bengal Biodiversity Board |
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded by | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Siksharatna | Department of Higher education, Government of West Bengal | Jan, 2020 |
| BOYSCAST fellowship to work at Montana State University, USA | DST, New Delhi | Jan, 2009 |
| International Travel support for attending ICPP at Turin, Italy | DST, New Delhi | Jan, 2008 |
| DST fellowship to attend meeting of Noble Laureates and Students at Lindau, Germany | Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India; DFG, Germany | Jan, 2003 |
| National Elligibility Test (NET) and Selected for Shyamaprasad Mukherjee fellowship (ranked among first 20 candidates) | CSIR | Jan, 2002 |
| AMBO fellowship to attend training programme at Japan | Asian Molecular Biology Organization (AMBO), Japan | Jan, 2002 |
| National Elligibility Test (NET) | CSIR | Jan, 2000 |
| University gold medal (M.Sc.) | Vidyasagar University | Jan, 1999 |
| National Elligibility Test (NET) | CSIR | Jan, 1999 |
| Siromoni Gold Medal for obtaining highest mark in Botany | Vidyasagar University | Jan, 1999 |
| University gold medal (B.Sc.) | Vidyasagar University | Jan, 1997 |
Patent
| Patent Type | Patent Application No. | Applicant/s Name | Title of the Patent | Inventor/s Name | Patent Filed Date | Patent Published Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design Patent | 445369-001 | Vidyasagar University, Dr. Debdulal Banerjee, Dr. Hiran Kanti Santra | MICROBIAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC) TESTING PLATE | Vidyasagar University, Dr. Debdulal Banerjee, Dr. Hiran Kanti Santra | 2025-01-15 | 2025-04-03 |