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DR. AJAY KUMAR SINGH
He has completed his doctorate entitled "Isolation and characterization of secondary metabolites of some selected fungi as herbicide of M. P." from Mycological Research Laboratory, Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur. Presently, he is working as Principal Scientist & Head R&D at A.G. Biu Systems Private Limited. Ile has fair knowledge in Mycology, Fungal taxonomy and Plant Pathology. He is an agricultural scientist and microbiologist with particular expertise in biopesticide (plant diseases, insect and weed) & biofertilizer development. Since his Ph. D. he has involved in ecofriendly solutions to weed problems. Then he began investigations into the potential use of indigenous or naturally occurring fungal pathogens and their metabolites for weed control. His research led to novel invention of patent and he has innovator of 24 patents (21 International and 3 national) based on development of novel mycoherbicide for noxious weed management. He is also focused on effective formulation of bioherbicides and other biopesticide. He has a proven track record of innovative research through awards/achievements, various publications and/or patents and understanding of commercialization processes from lab scale to pilot scale (scale-up). He has deep industrial research and development experience with fermentation, culture development, formulation including implementation into industrial processes. He has strong organizational and analytical skills, including data management and analysis.