Dr. Amit  Kumar Kesharwani | Plant Pathology | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Amit Kumar Kesharwani is a highly accomplished Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Plant Pathology at the Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center, Washington State University, USA, where he advances cutting-edge research in microbiology, molecular biology, plant–microbe interactions, and plant pathology. His work focuses on antimicrobial resistance in Erwinia amylovora and the development of CRISPR/Cas12a-based diagnostic platforms for X-disease phytoplasma, contributing significantly to next-generation plant disease detection technologies. Prior to joining WSU, he served as a Scientist (Microbiology) at Absolute Foods in India and held key research positions at premier institutions including ICAR-IARI, Gautam Buddha University, CSIR-CIMAP, Delhi University South Campus, and CSIR-IHBT. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Biotechnology with impactful research on Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris, an M.Sc. in Microbiology, and a B.Sc. in Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology. Dr. Kesharwani has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, invited talks, editorial responsibilities, and international travel grants, reflecting his research excellence and leadership. His scientific contributions span advanced diagnostics, biocontrol strategies, microbial genomics, and sustainable plant disease management, positioning him as a rapidly emerging expert in plant health research.

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