Specialization :Plant Pathology
Area of Interest :Plant pathology, Microbiology
Dr Anoop K. is Assistant Professor and Research guide in the Post Graduate and Research Department of Botany specializing in plant pathology and fungal endophytes. With a focus on the isolation, identification, and preservation of microbes associated with plant diseases, Dr Anoop K., employs both morphological and molecular techniques to characterize plant pathogens. Their work extends to the isolation and evaluation of biocontrol agents, including comprehensive in vitro, in vivo, and field studies. Dr Anoop K., also explores the bioprospecting potential of fungal endophytes and screens botanicals and fungal metabolites for their effectiveness against plant pathogens, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices.
