Ongoing research projects:

  1. Isolation and evaluation of biofilm-producing endophytic bacteria with potential application for biological control of Magnaporthe oryzae in rice
  2. Improvement of rust resistance in soybean cultivars by Introgression of Rpp Genes
  3. Microbial priming for plant growth promotion, disease suppression, and abiotic stress tolerance
  4. Seaweed extract for plant growth promotion, disease suppression, and abiotic stress tolerance in rice
  5. Genetic studies of soybean rust resistance and its application to soybean breeding