Dr. P. N. Meena is a dedicated plant pathologist with over 11 years of experience. His significant contributions to virus detection, IPM, and crop variety development have been recognized through numerous awards and honors. He has actively participated in teaching, training, and organizing farmer education programs, reflecting his commitment to advancing agricultural science and ensuring food security.
professional profile
Education š
- Dr. P. N. Meena has a strong academic foundation in Agriculture and Plant Pathology. He completed his B.Sc. (Agriculture) from SKRAU, Bikaner, Rajasthan, in 2002, followed by an M.Sc. (Plant Pathology) from MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan, in 2004. He earned his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from SKRAU, Bikaner, Rajasthan, in 2019. His educational background has provided him with a robust knowledge base and research skills essential for his field.
Professional Recognition
Dr. Meena has received numerous awards and recognitions, reflecting his excellence in research and contributions to plant pathology. He was awarded the Young Scientist Award by the Venus International Foundation in 2015 and topped the All India ICAR JRF entrance examination in 2003. He received the Best Plant Pathologist Award in 2019 and the Best Thesis Presentation Award in 2020. In 2024, he was honored with the Global Outstanding Scientist Award at an international conference in Nepal. Additionally, he received a certificate of appreciation for his role in organizing the IPSCONF2020.
Membership in Professional Societies
Dr. Meena is an active member of several professional societies, including the Indian Fibre Society, NIRJAFT, Kolkata, the Social and Farmers Welfare Society, BHU, Varanasi, and the Indian Phytopathology Society, New Delhi. These memberships indicate his engagement with the broader scientific community and his commitment to advancing his field.
Work Experience š¼
- Scientist:
- ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad (Jan 2013 – Apr 2013)
- ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, Kolkata (Apr 2013 – Dec 2017)
- Senior Scientist:
- ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, Kolkata (Jan 2018 – Nov 2019)
- ICAR-NCIPM, New Delhi (Nov 2019 – Dec 2022)
- ICAR-NCIPM, New Delhi (Jan 2023 – Present)
Skills & Expertise š§¬
- Development of rapid virus detection techniques
- Optimization of LAMP assays for plant virus detection
- Implementation of IPM modules for various crops
- Data management for pest and disease control
- Variety development for disease resistance in crops
Awards & Recognitions š
- Young Scientist Award: Venus International Foundation, 2015
- Best Plant Pathologist Award: GAAFES-2019, 2019
- Best Thesis Presentation Award: GRISAAS-2020, 2020
- Global Outstanding Scientist Award: GABELS-2024, 2024
- Numerous editorial roles in esteemed journals
Teaching & Training Experience š©āš«
- Delivered 13 invited lectures in farmers’ training programs
- Organized 18 Farmer Field Schools (FFS) and 5 Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs)
- Conducted 15 trainings, workshops, and conferences
- Served as an editor for multiple annual reports and journals
Research Focus š¬
- Virus Detection Methods: Developed LAMP and HNB dye-based assays for virus detection in crops like mesta and groundnut.
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Developed and validated IPM modules for various crops, including kinnow, mango, capsicum, cucumber, green gram, and black gram.
- Variety Development: Contributed to developing resistant varieties of kenaf (JBMP-4 Utkarsh) and roselle (JRR 17 Ayush) with higher fiber yield and disease resistance.
Publications šš§¬
- Management of stem rot disease of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) by alternate fungicides š±
- Year: 2023
- Journal: Indian Phytopathology
- Bio-Management of Soil-Borne Pathogens Infecting Capsicum (Capsicum annum L.) under Protected Cultivation š¶ļø
- Year: 2022
- Journal: Indian Journal of Nematology
- Mesta yellow vein mosaic virus: application of loop-mediated isothermal amplification method to study efficiency of acquisition, retention and transmission by Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Kenaf š¦
- Year: 2021
- Journal: International Journal of Tropical Insect Science
- Efficacy of strobilurin, triazole and propylene bis-dithiocarbamate fungicides against Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) goid of jute šŖ²
- Year: 2021
- Journal: Indian Phytopathology
- Biocontrol activity of Trichoderma harzianum, Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas fluorescens against Meloidogyne incognita, Fusarium oxysporum and Rhizoctonia solani š¦
- Year: 2021
- Journal: Indian Phytopathology
- Detection of Mesta yellow vein mosaic virus (MeYVMV) in field samples by a loop-mediated isothermal amplification reaction š¬
- Year: 2019
- Journal: Journal of Virological Methods
- Efficacy of bio agents and fungicides against collar rot and early leaf spot of groundnut š¾
- Year: 2018
- Journal: Indian Phytopathology
- Evaluation of fungicides against foot and stem rot and Phoma leaf spot of roselle and their impact on fibre yield šæ
- Year: 2018
- Journal: Indian Phytopathology
- First report of a subgroup 16SrIX-E (āCandidatus phytoplasma phoeniciumā-related) phytoplasma associated with phyllody and stem fasciation of sunn hemp (Crotalaria juncea L.) in India š§Ŗ
- Year: 2018
- Journal: Plant Disease
- Effect of nitrogenous fertilizer on yellow mite infestation in Corchorus spp. š¾
- Year: 2016
- Journal: Journal of Environmental Biology