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Dr Praveen Kumar Nagadesi

Assistant Profeessor

BIOLOGY

20191201579

Mycology and Plant pathology

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Professional Qualification

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic DegreeSubjectUniversityAddress of the UniversityRank/ Medals
PH.DBotanyThe Maharaja Sayajirao University of BarodaVadodara, Gujarat
M.Sc.Life SciencePondicherry UniversityKazipet, PondicherryYes
B.Sc.Botany, Microbiology, ChemistryAchrya Nagarjuna UniversityNagarjuna Nagar, GunturYes

Eligibility Details
CategorySubjectStatus
GATELife SciencesCleared

PhD Details
Title of ThesisUniversity / InstitutionUniversity AddressDate of RegistrationDate of CompletionDetails of papers published (Enter the total number of papers published / under process as part of Phd)Current Status
Biochemical and control studies on certain Timber degrading fungi of GujaratThe Maharaja Sayajirao University of BarodaThe Maharaja sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat14-08-200722-01-2011Awarded

Journal Publications

Publications
TitleName of JournalYearDOI/URLYour authorial positionHow many authorsClarivate IF
New Host Record, Phenotypic, and Genotypic Identification: One New Species of Ganoderma from Western Ghats of Karnataka, IndiaJournal of Sustainable Forestry2025https://doi.org/10.1080/10549811.2025.2525204Corresponding3
Aeromycoflora of Urban Parks of Bangalore, Karnataka, IndiaAnnals of Biology2024https://agribioj.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/225-228.pdf2nd and corresponding2
Mushroom alkaloids as nutraceuticals, bioactive and medicinal properties: a preliminary reviewPlant Science Today2024doi.org/10.14719/pst.31612nd and corresponding2
Antifungal activities of different plant extracts against pink mold of banana caused by Trichothecium roseum (Pers.) LinkJournal of Biological Control,2023DOI: 10.18311/jbc/2023/35083 /https://informaticsjournals.com/index.php/jbc/article/view/35083Corresponding4
Phenotypical identification, Mycochemicals, Proximate composition and Antifungal activity of Fulvifomes fastuosus (Lév.) Bondartseva and S. Herrera from India.Research J. Pharm. And Tech.2022https://doi.org/10.52711/0974-360X.2022.007971st and corresponding1
First record of the occurrence of Pleurotus species on new hosts in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.Plant Sci. Today,2022https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.17981st and corresponding2
New records of wood inhabiting fungi species from Kondapalli reserved forest of Central-Eastern Ghats, India.Plant Science Today2021https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.2021.8.3.11501st and corresponding2
Phenotypical, Mycochemicals, Proximate composition and Antifungal activity of Phylloporiaribis (Schumach.) Ryvarden from India.Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research2021https://www.jocpr.com/1st and corresponding5
New Records of Wood Decay Fungi from Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh, India.Saudi J Pathol Microbiol2021DOI: 10.36348/sjpm.2021.v06i12.0032nd and corresponding2
Fungal Aerospora of urban roads of Bangalore, Karnataka, India ;Advance Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Discoveries2021Doi No.:10.5281/zenodo.47745272nd and corresponding2
New fruit rot diseases caused by Penicillium citrinum Thom and Fusarium sambucinum Fukel. in star gooseberry (Phyllanthus acidus (L.) Skeels) from Andhra Pradesh, India.J. Agric. Crop Res2021doi: 10.33495/jacr_v9i10.21.139.1st and corresponding1
Aeromycoflora of Fruit and Vegetable Markets of Bangalore, KarnatakaInternational Journal of Biological Research.2020https://www.biovistas.org/1st and corresponding3
New records of wood decay fungi from mangroveforest of Gilakaladindi, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.Journal on New Biological Reports2020https://www.researchtrend.net/jnbr/jnbr.php1st and corresponding1
Phenotypical studies of Ganodermataceae members from Eco-regions of Gujarat, India.. Advance Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Discoveries2020Doi No.:10.5281/zenodo. 44304571st and corresponding2
New records of wood decay fungi from mangrove forest of Gilakaladindi, Krishna district, Andhra PradJournal on New Biological Reports20201st and corresponding1
Mycogenic synthesis of copper nano-particles by Bio-controlling fungi (Aspergillus niger and TrichodInternational Journal on Emerging Technologies2019Corresponding5
Mycogenic synthesis of Silver nanoparticles by Bio-controlling fungi (Aspergillus fumigatus and TricInternational Journal of Green and Herbal Chemistry20191st and corresponding4
Phenotypical studies of lignicolous fungi from Kondapalli hill Central Eastern Ghats, South IndiaIndian Phytopathology2019https://doi.org/10.1007/s42360-018-0090-31st and corresponding1
Effect Of Extraction And Solvent On Mycochemicals And Proximate Composition Of Lignicolous Fungi GanSCIREA Journal of Pharmacy20191st and corresponding2
Effect of extraction method on Mycochemicals and Proximate composition of Pyrrhoderma noxium (CornerStudies in Fungi2019Doi 10.5943/sif/4/1/24 ISSN 2465-49731st and corresponding5
Intrageneric Diversity of Timber Degrading Fungi from Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat, India Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Science20181st and corresponding7
Biogenic Synthesis of Engineered Platinum Nanomaterial: A Review.International Journal of Scientific Development and Research2018Corresponding2
Soft rot of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) by Rhizopus artocarpi (Berk. & Broome) Boedijn,Annals of Plant Sciences20182nd and corresponding4
Aero-mycoflora of Amaravati Capital of Andhra Pradesh, IndiaJournal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences2018Corresponding4
Bio-Ethanol Fuel production by White Rot Fungi for future Energy Needs and EconomyInternational Journal of Creative Research Thoughts20181st and corresponding1
dentification of volatile organic compound producing Lignicolous fungal cultures from Gujarat, IndiaWorld Scientific News20171st and corresponding5
Biocontrol of Timber Decaying Fungi by Botanical Pesticides an Ecofreindly TechnologyWorld Scientific News20161st and corresponding2
Lignicolous Macro Fungi from Gujarat, IndiaWorld Scientific News,20161st and corresponding2
Molecular identification of Timber Decay fungi of Gujarat, India by RAPDInternational Journal of Current Research20161st and corresponding4
Aero-mycoflora of National Highways in Andhra Pradesh, IndiaBio Bulletin20161st and corresponding2
Lignin Modifying Enzymes of Lignicolous Fungi from Rathanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat, IndiaInt. J. Adv. Res.2016DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/18341st and corresponding2
Taxonomy and Bioactive chemicals from Ganoderma and Phellinus of India.Biological Forum – An International Journal20161st and corresponding3
Wood Decay Fungi Associated with Tamarind tree in Gujarat, IndiaInternational letters of Natural Science2015doi:10.18052/www.scipress.com/ILNS.46.841st and corresponding2
Timber Degrading Fungi in Sawmills of Gujarat.International letters of Natural Science20141st and corresponding2
records of Lignicolous fungi from Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaInternational letters of Natural Science20141st and corresponding3
New records of Lignicolous fungi from Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat, IndiaInternational letters of Natural Science20141st and corresponding2
A new Heart rot disease in Ailanthus excelsa Roxb. caused by Navisporus floccosus (Bresadola.) Ryv. International letters of Natural Science20141st and corresponding2
Delignification of Valuable Timbers decayed by Lignicolous fungi from IndiaInternational letters of Natural Science20141st and corresponding2
Delignification pattern of wood decay by White rot Fungi in Teak (Tectona grandis L. f.).Journal of Indian Academy of Wood Science2013DOI: 10.1007/s13196-013-0085-81st and corresponding3
Use of laccase produced from lignicolous macro fungi for the synthesis of biomaterials.International Journal of luminescence and applications20131st and corresponding2
). Rotting of Peltophorum ferrugineum (Decne.) Benth. by wood decay fungi in Rajpipla area of GujaraJournal on new biological report20131st and corresponding-2
Fungal biomaterial chitin production from lignicolous macro fungi of Gujarat, India.International Journal of luminescence and applications20131st and corresponding2
Effect of Carbon and Nitrogen on the growth of Lignicolous fungi from IndiaInternational journal of Science and Nature20131st and corresponding2
Enzymatic Combustion by ligninolytic enzymes of Lignicolous fungiKathmandu university journal of Science and Engineering Technology20131st and corresponding2
Lignocellulolytic activity of Wood-inhabiting Fungi from Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary Gujarat, IndiAdvanced Biotech20121st and corresponding2
New records of Lignicolous fungi deteriorating wood in India.Mycosphere2012Doi 10.5943 /mycosphere/3/6/13,1st and corresponding2
Physiological studies of lignicolous macrofungi from Gujarat.Advanced Biotech20121st and corresponding-2
Lignin degradation by Flavodon flavus (Klotzsch.) Ryv. and Schizophyllum commune Fr. on Mangifera inJournal of Wood Chemistry and Technology20101st and corresponding3
Comparative analysis of Bt and Non Bt hybrid cotton with special reference to growth, biochemical chPlant Archives2010Other5
Anatomy, Morphology and Cultural Characteristics of Two Wood Decaying Fungi Schizophyllum commune anJ Mycol Pl Pathol (Udaipur20092nd4
New and interesting records of Basidiomycetous fungi from Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat, InJ Mycol Pl Pathol (Udaipur2008Other3

Books And Chapters Published

Book Chapter Published
Article TitleBook titleBook editorArticle pagesNo of ChaptersYour authorial positionYearISBNPublisher DetailsPlaceAre you the publisher of this book
Selective and Simultaneous Delignification Capacity of Wood Decay Fungus Trametes pini in Tectona grBiology, Cultivation and Applications of Mushrooms.Arya A., Rusevska K.535-54511st and corresponding2022978-981-16-6257-7Springer,SingaporeNo
Bioprospecting of Lignicolous fungal diversity for Mycochemical compounds and its application in MedWisdom of Indian Medicinal PlantsDr. P. Shivakumar Singh98 – 12011st and corresponding2021978-93-5419-762-8Immortal publications,Andhra Pradesh, IndiaNo
Bioprospecting of Lignicolous fungal diversity for Mycochemical compounds and its application in MedWisdom of Indian Medicinal PlantsDr. P. Shivakumar Singh98 – 12011st and corresponding2021978-93-5419-762-8Immortal publicationsAndhra Pradesh, IndiaNo
Ligninolytic enzymes from white rot fungi in Bioremediation of XenobioticsBiotechnology Volume 11 Biodegradation and bioremediationMasood Ahmad and J.N. Govil.3111st20141-62699-026-3Stadium press LLC,USANo
Nanoremidiation: A New and Emerging Area of Environmental ProtectionBiotechnology Volume 11 Biodegradation and bioremediationMasood Ahmad and J.N. Govil811st20141-62699-026-3Stadium press LLCUSANo
Ultra Structural details of Teak wood decay caused by Lenzites sterioides (Fr.) Ryv. and Coriolus vePhytotechnology Emerging trendsM. Daniel and Arun Arya1311st2012978-81-7233-796-4Scientific publisherNew DelhiNo
Occurrence of certain timber degrading fungi from saw mills of GujaratPhytotechnology Emerging trendsM. Daniel and Arun Arya811st2012978-81-7233-796-4Scientific publisherNew DelhiNo
Interesting records of Basidiomycetous fungi from Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat, IndiaGermplasm Diversity and Evaluation of – Algae, Fungi and LichensN.S. Atri, R.C. Gupta, M.I.S. Saggoo and V.K. Singhal,89-100MoreOther2009978-81-211-0726-6Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal SinghDehra Dun, U.K. (IndiaNo

Research Projects

In house Project (Seed Money)
Title of ProjectProject Start DateProject End DateAmount Received
Wood rotting Macro-fungi and their bioactive medicinal potential from Bengaluru and its environs26-03-202126-03-2024281235/-

Paper Presentations

Presentations
Title of PaperTitle of Seminar/ConferenceOrganized byLevelStart DatePlaceCountryDuration
Fungi causing damage to Peltophorum ferrugineum (Decne.) Benth. trees in Rajpipla area of Gujarat5th International Conference on Plant pathology in the globalized era"Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New DelhiInternational10-11-2009New DelhiIndiaOthers
Enzymatic Combustion: Screening of lignin degrading Basidiomycetous fungi.Science ExcellenceGujarat University.National05-06-2008AhmadabadIndiaOne day
Occurrence of wood-inhabiting fungi from Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary Gujarat, India.National Conference on Fungal Diversity: Impact & Exploitation and 34th Annual Meeting of MycoloThapar University,National05-10-2007Patiala,IndiaTwo Days
Interesting records of Basidiomycetous fungi from Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary, GujaratNational Symposium on Researches in Fungal Biology: Emerging trends,Punjabi University,National30-01-2007PatialaIndiaTwo Days

Workshop/Conference/Training Programme

Events Organized
Type of EventLevelOrganized byDate FromTitle of EventDurationPlace
ConferenceNationalGene Research Foundation and St. Joseph's College (Autonomous) Bengaluru, Dr. Agarwal Hospitals,26-02-2021International Society of Gene and Cell Therapy ConventionTwo daysSt. Joseph's College Auditorium, Bangalore
ConferenceNationalDepartment of Botany, St. Josephs college17-01-2020Data revolution in computational Biology and Drug developmentTwo daysBangalore
SeminarStatePG Department of Botany, Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada07-02-2018Vruksha-2018 - Dynamism of plants in present millenniumOne dayAndhra Pradesh
SeminarNationalDepartment of Botany, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada02-09-2016National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Environment and Sustainable DevelopmentTwo daysVijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
SeminarStateDepartment of Biotechnology, Botany, Microbiology, Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada25-08-2015Bio-sastra 2015One day
Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)
Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceDuration
Teaching Learning and EvaluationTraining ProgramUniversitySt. Joseph's University28-03-2024Bangalore0ne day
International ConferenceConferenceNationalCAS in Botany, University of Madras, India06-03-2024University of Madras, Chennai3days

Contribution Through Clubs And Committees

Contribution through Clubs
Name of ClubRoleStart DateEnd Date
BOTANICAL SOCIETYCoordinator01-08-202230-06-2023

Membership

Membership (Research body/Professional Association)
Name of the BodyLevelStart DateEnd DateAny other Information
Plant Science TodayNational29-05-2024
Mycological Society of IndiaNational09-03-2024
Plant Science TodayNational01-08-2023
Asian Journal of Research in BiochemistryInternational15-04-2020
Asian Journal of BiologyInternational05-03-2020
Journal of Biological DiversityInternational30-06-2016
Journal of Tropical Forest scienceInternational03-03-2016
Journal of Plant Sciences (JPS)International28-08-2015
Science Journal of Public Health (SJPH)International02-07-2015

Awards

Name of Award/AchievementLevelAwarded byPlaceDateDuration of Fellowship
Puraskara -2024 for publicationOthersSt Josephs UniversityBangalore18-05-2024
Puraskara-2021 for Management FundOthersSt Joseph's UniversityBangalore23-04-2021
Puraskara-2021 for National awardOthersSt Joseph's UniversityBangalore23-04-2021
Puraskara-2021 for PublicationsOthersSt. Joseph's universityBangalore23-04-2021
International Innovative Scientist Award-2021InternationalCenter for Professional AdvancementUnited Kingdom08-03-2021
First prize in Inter Departmental Quiz ProgramOthersAndhra Loyola College (Autonomous)Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh03-02-2003
First Prize in Group Discussion on Natural ProductsOthersAndhra Loyola College (Autonomous)Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh01-02-2003
Third Prize In Science Exhibition Loyola Vision 2000 PlusOthersAndhra Loyola College (Autonomous),Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh08-12-2000

Guideship Details

Serial NumberName of ScholarGenderDepartment of CandidateUniversityTitle of the thesis for scholarDate of RegistrationRegistration Order No:StatusTypeScholarshipName of Co-GuideDate of Awarding PhD
22PHDBOT001Mr. Bharath Kumar SMALEBotanySt. Joseph's UniversityDiversity of wood degrading fungi and their biocontrol from timber depots of adjoining western ghats of Karnataka, India26-08-2023SJU/PhD/Bot/Regn/01Currently PursuingFull timeNo Scholarship01-08-2026
22PHDBOT003Miss Tejashwini KFEMALEBotanySt. Josephs UniversityWild mushrooms nutraceuticals from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India26-08-2023SJU/PhD/Bot/Regn/03Currently PursuingFull timeNo Scholarship01-08-2026

Previous Experience

DesignationInstitution NameStart DateEnd Date
LecturerAndhra Loyola College01-06-201506-12-2019
LecturerAndhra Layola College,08-06-201230-04-2013
LecturerAditya Degree College,12-12-200519-09-2006

Guidance And Support

Title of the PaperYear of GuidanceTypeName of StudentsName of the Institution
Soil microflora in agricultural lands of Rayalseema,AP.2021Term PaperPINNEPALLI NEELAKANTA SIDDHARTHA
Bio fuel producing diversity of algae from Arabian sea coast of karnataka, India2021Term PaperKAVYA B
Medicinal plants from Darjeeling hills and its uses to mankind2021Term PaperVISHESH SUBBA
Diversity of Algae in different lakes of Hosur and Bangalore2021Term PaperSAGAR TIMOTHY J
Crop patterns and yields in different types of soil cultivations2021Term PaperNITHIN V
Tissue cultured medicinal plants for the treatment of cancer in humans2021Term PaperAKASH P
Myco - Diversity of urban areas of Bangalore, Karnataka.2021Term PaperTHERAN.E
Aloe vera products and it application in ayurvedic medicine2021Term PaperGOWTHAMAN D
Medicinal plants used in homeopathy medicine and it applications in curing human diseases.2021Term PaperMOHD DAWOD
Airomicoflora of vegetables and fruit markets of Bangalore Karnataka2019Term PaperPRIYA A
Aeromycoplora of National highways in Bangalore,karnataka2019Term PaperRESHMA RAJAN
Soft rot causing fungal pathogens in different vegetables and fruits of Bangalore , Karnataka2019Term PaperSHREE KUMARI G.R
Biocontrol of bacterial and fungal pathogens of Vegetables in Bangalore market2019Term PaperNITHYA M.S

Faculty Development Program

Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byPlaceDate FromDate To
Faculty Induction ProgrammOrientation (HRDC)HRDCDepartment of Education (CASE), The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda,Vadodara01-11-202529-11-2025
Enhancing teaching and learning 2 days workshop on outcome based educationWorkshopOthersSt. Joseph's UniversityBangalore18-07-202519-07-2025
Implications of Climate change and conservation of natural resources and cultural heritageConferenceInternationalManipur University Imphal, ICBPC LucknowIMphal25-02-202527-02-2025
NEP 2020 Orientation and sensitization ProgrammOrientation (HRDC)NationalUGC-MM TTC, Andhra University VisakhapatnamVisakhapatnam17-02-202525-02-2025
Jescol 1 Proactive leadershipOther OrientationOthersSt. Josephs UniversityBangalore04-11-202406-11-2024
Credible Research PublicationsTalks attendedOthersSt. Joseph's UniversityBengaluru13-10-202213-10-2022
Biotechnology trends and Future ProspectsConferenceInternationalUniversity of Agricultural SciencesBangalore13-09-202215-09-2022
Research tools and ApplicationsTraining ProgramOthersSt. Joseph's UnibersityBengaluru04-08-202204-08-2022
5 Learning DisciplinesFDPs attendedOthersSt. Joseph's College (Autonomous)Bengaluru12-07-202213-07-2022
Teache Competencies and Effective classroom Management SkillsWorkshopOthersSt. Joseph's College (Autonomous)Bengaluru25-02-202226-02-2022
online - In-silico Drug designing and Molecular Dynamics SimulationsShort Term ProgramNationalCytoGene Research and DevelopmentLucknow09-12-202115-12-2021
Teaching, Learning, Testing Processes and PracticesTraining ProgramOthersSt. Joseph's College (Autonomous)Bengaluru17-11-202117-12-2021
"Need of the study of rust fungi in plant pathology"SeminarInternationalAnnakkili Amma Research Institute (AARI)Chennai31-05-202031-05-2020
"Importance of Myco-taxonomy & need of Myco-Databases documentation"SeminarInternationalAnnakkili Amma Research Institute (AARI)chennai28-05-202028-05-2020
International FDP on Biological ScienceFDPs attendedInternationalorganized by PG and Research Department of Botany, Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College, PollachiPollachi,Tamilnadu, India25-05-202031-05-2020
E-course on Plant identification through digital photographsTraining ProgramStateDr. L. H. Govt. Degree collegemylaavaram, krishna dist22-05-202022-05-2020
microbial transformation of waste for Renewable chemicals Fuels and MaterialsSeminarNationalLittle flower Degree collegeHyderabad18-05-202018-05-2020
"Seaweed Biodiversity of India: Current Knowledge-base and identifying gaps, challenges, and OpSeminarInternationalAnnakkili Amma Research Institute (AARI)chennai16-05-202016-05-2020
Role of Plant sciences in combating PandamicsSeminarNationalLittle Flower Degree collegeHyderabad15-05-202015-05-2020
“Training on E-Content Development: Strategies, Tools and Opportunities”FDPs attendedStateSt. Joseph’s College (Autonomous)Bangalore13-05-202021-05-2020
Herbals at Home for Health Management During Covid19SeminarNationalDepartment of Botany Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of BarodaVadodara09-05-202009-05-2020
Plant Omics in Space,SeminarInternationalthe Botanical Society, Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, IndiaBangalore05-05-202005-05-2020
Environmental conservation and Sustainable developmentSeminarNationalDepartment of Botany, Palamuru UniversityMahabubnagar10-01-202010-01-2020
Resonance @25ConferenceNationalSt. Josephs College (Autonomous))Bangalore03-01-202004-01-2020
Electron MicroscopyWorkshopNationalB. R. Doshi School of Bio-Sciences, Sardar Patel University,Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Gujarat19-01-200924-01-2009
Silencing the Message : mi and sn RNA’sSeminarNationalM.S. University of Baroda,vadodara27-11-200827-11-2008
• World Environment Day CelebrationsSeminarStateThe M.S. university of Baroda,Vadodara.05-06-200805-06-2008
Bioinformatics and Computational BiologySeminarStateBioinformatics Center, Pondichearry UniversityPondicherry16-02-200518-02-2005
Bimics -04SeminarStatePondichearry University,Pondichearry.27-02-200427-02-2004
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