Ram Kumar

Plant pathologist

Research Expertise

mycology
fungicide resistance
molecular biology
plant pathology

About

🌱 Highly skilled Plant Pathologist with a Ph.D. focused on DMI fungicide resistance and extensive expertise in agricultural research, plant pathology, and plant breeding practices. Proven track record in developing microbiome-based plant improvement applications, interpreting plant-pathogen interactions, and pioneering innovative crop intercropping methods. Strong background in molecular biology techniques, including molecular markers, assay development, and next-generation sequencing. Effective collaborator with international research teams and industry partners. Passionate about continuous learning and driving innovation in sustainable agriculture. 🌿 -Some of my technical skills are as follows: Molecular Biology \| Plant Pathology \| Experimental Design \| Next\-Generation Sequencing \(NGS\) \| Gene Editing \| PCR\, qPCR \| RNA Sequencing \| Data Science \| Bioinformatics \| DNA/RNA Extraction \| Cloning \| Protein Purification \| Enzyme Activity Assays \| Pathogen Identification \| Field Trial Management \| Biotechnology Regulations \| Project Management \| Fieldwork \| Sanger Sequencing Analysis \| Gene Expression Analysis \| Proficient in R \| Disease Diagnosis \| Crop Protection Products \| Plant Disease Management \| Agronomy \| Mycology \| Microbiology \| Fungal Transformation \| Nucleotide Diversity Analysis \| MS Office Proficiency -Gained proficiency in various computational tools. Some of my technical computational tool's skills are as follows: SciFinder \| R programming \| Omicsbox \| Bioconductor \| NCBI \| Microsoft Word \| Microsoft PowerPoint \| Microsoft Excel -Some of my transferable skills are as follows: Project management skills \| Self\-motivated with an ability to work autonomously \| Interpersonal skills \| Communication skills \| Problem\-solving skills \| Organizational skills \| Highly motivated \| Time management skills \| Troubleshooting skills \| Strong communication skills \| Teamwork skills \| Strategic planner \| Innovation skills \| Curious\, imaginative and dedicated researcher skills \| Writing skills \| Teaching and training skills \| Presentation skills\.

Publications

Characterization of the Molecular Mechanisms of Resistance against DMI Fungicides in Cercospora beticola Populations from the Czech Republic

Journal of Fungi / Dec 11, 2021

Kumar, R., Mazakova, J., Ali, A., Sur, V. P., Sen, M. K., Bolton, M. D., Manasova, M., Rysanek, P., & Zouhar, M. (2021). Characterization of the Molecular Mechanisms of Resistance against DMI Fungicides in Cercospora beticola Populations from the Czech Republic. Journal of Fungi, 7(12), 1062. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof7121062

Evaluation of the Ability of Seven Active Ingredients of Fungicides to Suppress Phytophthora cactorum at Diverse Life Stages, and Variability in Resistance Found among Isolates

Journal of Fungi / Sep 30, 2022

Ali, A., Kumar, R., Mazákova, J., Maňasová, M., Zouhar, M., & Pánek, M. (2022). Evaluation of the Ability of Seven Active Ingredients of Fungicides to Suppress Phytophthora cactorum at Diverse Life Stages, and Variability in Resistance Found among Isolates. Journal of Fungi, 8(10), 1039. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof8101039

Systematic Identification of Suitable Reference Genes for Quantitative Real-Time PCR Analysis in Melissa officinalis L

Plants / Jan 19, 2023

Bharati, R., Sen, M. K., Kumar, R., Gupta, A., Žiarovská, J., Fernández-Cusimamani, E., & Leuner, O. (2023). Systematic Identification of Suitable Reference Genes for Quantitative Real-Time PCR Analysis in Melissa officinalis L. Plants, 12(3), 470. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12030470

Socio-Economic Status of Farmers in Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh: A Case Study

International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences / Nov 10, 2018

Kumar, R., Kumar, A., Prajapat, V., & Panwar, V. (2018). Socio-Economic Status of Farmers in Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh: A Case Study. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(11), 2802–2806. https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2018.711.322

Identification of the most suitable reference genes for nanoparticle stress response in Salvia rosmarinus (rosemary) produced under in vitro conditions

May 31, 2022

Bharati, R., Sen, M. K., Kumar, R., Gupta, A., Sur, V. P., Melnikovová, I., & Fernández-Cusimamani, E. (2022). Identification of the most suitable reference genes for nanoparticle stress response in Salvia rosmarinus (rosemary) produced under in vitro conditions. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1652567/v1

Selection and Validation of the Most Suitable Reference Genes for Quantitative Real-Time PCR Normalization in Salvia rosmarinus under In Vitro Conditions

Plants / Oct 27, 2022

Bharati, R., Sen, M. K., Kumar, R., Gupta, A., Sur, V. P., Melnikovová, I., & Fernández-Cusimamani, E. (2022). Selection and Validation of the Most Suitable Reference Genes for Quantitative Real-Time PCR Normalization in Salvia rosmarinus under In Vitro Conditions. Plants, 11(21), 2878. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11212878

Education

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

PhD, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural resources

Prague

Experience

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Agritec (Czechia)

Scientist / April, 2023 — Present

Links & Social Media

Research Web Site

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