DR. PANNALAL DEY

Senior Scientist & General Manager – Product and Technology Transfer Translational Research and Innovations Pvt. Ltd. | Unit 30 Annexie, AFNHB Farms, Village Mandori, District Palwal, Haryana 121102 Honorary Fellow | School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, Engineering & Built Environment, Deakin University, Australia

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi 2014 – 2021 Post-Doctoral Fellow Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) 2013 – 2014 Scientist, Centre for Mycorrhizal Research, Biotechnology and Management of Bioresources Division Development of next generation bio-formulation products using advanced biotechnology

Development and maintenance of PGPR and PGPF germplasm bank

Scale-up of bioactive compounds through bioreactor route Project: Amelioration of abiotic stresses in wheat varieties by osmo-tolerant and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and elucidation of their mechanism of action Isolation, characterization and identification of salt and drought tolerant microorganisms Study on antioxidative and defense enzymes Microarray and bioinformatics analysis of biotic and abiotic stress management

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi 2006 – 2013

Outreach Programme 2007 Network Project: Application of Microorganisms for Agriculture and Allied Sectors (AMAAS) – funded by NBAIM Isolation and molecular characterization of microorganisms from soil (forest, agricultural and riverine) and plant roots across six districts of North Bengal Analysis of microbial diversity from diverse ecosystems Community and academic engagement: Community mobilization and sustainable developmental works Project monitoring, evaluation and management

Mushroom Cultivation, Vermicomposting and solid waste management

Secondary (1998) Jenkins School, Cooch Behar

1998 1st – 80%

Jenkins School, Cooch Behar

2000 1st – 61.8% B.Sc. (Hons.) ABN Seal College, Cooch Behar

Botany (Hons.); Zoology, Chemistry 2003 2nd – 53.5% M.Sc. University of North Bengal, Siliguri Botany; Specialization: Molecular Plant Pathology & Fungal Biotechnology 2005 1st – 67.3% Ph.D. University of North Bengal, Siliguri Supervisor: Prof. B N Chakraborty Co-supervisor: Dr. A Saha

Thesis: Search for Agriculturally Important Microorganisms from Soils of River Basins, Forests and Crop Fields in the Terai-Dooars of North Bengal and Analysis of Their Diversity 2011

Biotechnology: All basic and advanced techniques Microbiology: Isolation, identification and characterization of microbes Proteomics: SDS-PAGE, PAGE analysis, protein purification Genomics: RAPD, RFLP, ITS-PCR, cloning, gene expression, gene sequencing, microarray analysis Metagenomics: DGGE, TGGE, 16S & 18S rDNA technology, phenogram construction Bioinformatics: Primer designing, gene mining, sequencing, Affymetrix console for microarray analysis Biochemistry: Extraction & estimation of proteins/enzymes/compounds, TLC, HPLC, lyophilization, sonication Immunology: Antibody raising, ELISA, diffusion, Dot Blot, Western blot, immunofluorescence Plant Pathology: Isolation and identification of pathogens, Koch's postulates, disease diagnosis and management Applied/Field Work: Greenhouse and field management for growth promotion by nutrient mobilization Bioformulation: PGPR & PGPF optimization, biomass and secondary metabolite production via fermentation; micro-encapsulation technology Mushroom Cultivation: Pure line spawns of edible mushrooms; nutritive profiling Bioremediation: Soil restoration and bioremediation strategies

1. Next Generation Microencapsulation Technology: Development of microspheres loaded with non-sporulating nodulating rhizobacteria using natural polysaccharides for seed coating applications. Technology increases shelf life, survivability, and functionality of microbial strains across 10–40°C storage temperatures, enhancing plant growth, nodulation and yield. 2. Microbial Consortia for Bioremediation: Development of microbial consortia for bioremediation of land previously loaded with biorefinery wastewater. 3. Macrofungal Consortia for Pharmaceutical Bioremediation: Consortia of macrofungi for bioremediation of recalcitrant pharmaceutical contaminants (including antibiotics) in wastewater. PI / CO-PI FOR PROJECTS

PI Biomass & Metabolite Profile of Aspergillus (L'Oreal Pvt. Ltd.) 6 Months (2019–20)

₹16 L PI Bio-degradable Nanofiber Encapsulated Biofertilizer for Rice (DBT) (2020–21) Quantify efficiency of mycorrhiza nanofiber formulation on colonisation, nutrient uptake and rice productivity Synthesis of nanofiber and evaluation carried out. Completed. Transferred to TERI. ₹32 L

(HPCL) 1 Year Green cover development in phosphogypsum dumps Reclamation of 11 acres in CIL, Vizag. Completed. ₹164 L

Translational Research and Innovations in Nanobiotechnology (DBT) 3 Years Develop financially independent knowledge centre for translational research in nanobiotechnology Website, expert linkages, webinars. Completed. ₹82 L PI / CO-PI FOR PHD CANDIDATES

Life Cycle Analysis of Agriculturally Useful Nano Particles

Lead: Dr. Alok Adholeya External: Dr. Pannalal Dey, Dr. Pushpalata Singh, Dr. Mandira Kochar Bioremediation of recalcitrant pharmaceutical contaminants containing antibiotics in wastewater

Lead: Dr. Doyli Sanyal External: Dr. Pannalal Dey, Dr. Pawan Kaur TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT & RESEARCH LEADERSHIP Water4Crops [Project Code: 2013CM03] Microbial consortia developed for the bioremediation of land previously loaded with biorefinery wastewater. Field trials carried out at Ugar-Sugar, Karnataka, with promising results. Bio-formulation containing Mycorrhiza & Micro-encapsulated Nodulating Rhizobacteria [Project Code: 2013CM15] Optimization of microencapsulation process for non-sporulating organisms achieved viability, product consistency and functional activity towards nodulation and nitrogen fixation. Validation and stability assessment in real-time and in vivo bio-efficacy testing showed significant results. Second Generation Germplasm Bank for AMF & Ectomycorrhiza [Project Code: 2013CM08] In vivo assessment of 50 AMF isolates under drought conditions; bio-control efficacy tested against two pathogens. Webpage database created. Final report submitted on time. Production of Bacterial Fertilizer [Project Code: 2020CM02] • Production capacity >1,500,000 Hectares of bacterial fertilizer per year for overseas and domestic orders • Total revenue approximately ₹2 Crore • Setting up 1000 L fermenter facility

1. 3rd Best Poster Paper Award – National Symposium on New Biology in Agriculture, Punjab University, Chandigarh (November 7–8, 2008). Paper: "Molecular Detection of Trichoderma isolates and their evaluation against fungal pathogens" 2. Prof. K.S. Bilgrami Award for Best Paper – 32nd Annual Conference of ISMPP, Junagadh Agricultural University, Gujarat (November 24–26, 2010). Paper on Trichoderma isolates of North Bengal. 3. P.R. Verma Ph.D. Student Award for Best Paper – 34th Annual Conference, Navsari Agricultural University, Gujarat (January 21–23, 2013). Paper on agriculturally important microorganisms of Terai-Dooars regions. 4. Prof. K.S. Bilgrami Award for Best Paper – 34th Annual Conference, Navsari Agricultural University, Gujarat (January 21–23, 2013). Paper on utilization of microbial resources for crop improvement. 5. Prof. K.S. Bilgrami Best Poster Award 2014 – 35th Annual Conference, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola (January 8–10, 2014). Paper on ecofriendly research for plant disease management.

Group Member – American Phytopathological Society (APS) Life Member – Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology (ISMPP) Life Member – Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI) Annual Member – Indian Phytopathological Society (IPS)

HM107419, GU187915, GU191829, HM117841, GU564471, GU564470, HQ334993, Q265418, HQ334995, HQ334997, GU187914, HM107420, HM107421, HM117840, GQ454925, U564469, GQ995194, HQ334994, HQ334996, GU324073, HQ849482, JF899300, JF836847, JN020963, JQ765580, JQ765579, JQ765578, JQ765577, JQ429785, JQ765577, JQ765578, JQ765580, JX411945, JX399583, JX399584, KF952603, KF952602, KF552068, KJ183140

National Training on "Molecular and Serological Detection of Plant Viruses" – NBAIM, February 24–March 1, 2008 National Training on "Microbial Identification and Gene Mining: A Bioinformatic Approach" – NBAIM, September 1–10, 2010 National Training on "Mushroom Cultivation" – Department of Botany, University of North Bengal, September 20–October 12, 2010

A. Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles (National & International) Mathur, P., Sanyal, D. and Dey, P. (2021). The optimization of enzymatic oxidation of levofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic for wastewater treatment. Biodegradation. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10532-021-09946-x [IF 2.80] ISSN 0923-9820 Sanyal, D. and Dey, P. (2021). Quality markers as a tool for evaluation of medicinal mushroom, Cordyceps s.l. species during bioprocessing and quality control. Current Research in Environmental & Applied Mycology (Journal of Fungal Biology) 11(1): 137–158 [IF 0.5] ISSN 2229-2225 Mathur P, Dey PL, Sanyal D (2021). Optimization of growth conditions for enhancing the production of microbial laccase and its application in treating antibiotic contamination in wastewater. 3 Biotech 11:81 [IF 2.389] ISSN 2190-5738 Dey PL, Chakraborty U, Chakraborty BN (2020). Genetic relatedness among Trichoderma harzianum, T. asperellum and T. erinaceum and their evaluation for management of Sclerotial blight of Vigna radiata. Journal of Mycopathology Research 57(4): 243–254 ISSN 0971-3719 Chakraborty U, Chakraborty BN, Dey PL, Chakraborty AP and Sarkar J (2019). Biochemical Responses of Wheat Plants Primed with Ochrobactrum pseudogrignonense and Subjected to Salinity Stress. Agricultural Research 8: 427–440 ISSN 2249-720X Dey PL, Choudhary R, Singh R, Adholeya A (2018). Synergism and Compatibility Study of Micro-Encapsulated Formulation of Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria with Improved Viability and Functionality for Tropical Regions. Journal of Crop Research and Fertilizers 1: 1–7 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Dey PL, and Chakraborty A (2018). Bacillus safensis from wheat rhizosphere promotes growth and ameliorates salinity stress in wheat. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 17: 466–479 ISSN 0972-5849 Choudhary R and Dey PL (2017). Nano carriers and their potential use in Agriculture. Journal of Scientific Research and Advances 4: 425–429 ISSN 2395-0226 Mishra RK, Agrawal S and Dey PL (2016). Application of intense laser interaction with plasma in nanotechnology. Journal of Scientific Research and Advances 3: 302–305 ISSN 2395-0226 Dey PL and Chakraborty BN (2015). Screening of phosphate solubilizing isolates of actinomycetes for in vivo assay for antagonistic activity against fungal pathogens. Journal of Scientific Research and Advances 2(4): 137–140 ISSN 2395-0226 Mishra RK and Dey PL (2015). Study of nanotoxicity: Current need. Journal of Scientific Research and Advances 2(2): 88–89 ISSN 2395-0226 Sunar K, Dey PL, Chakraborty U, and Chakraborty BN (2015). Biocontrol efficacy and plant growth promoting activity of Bacillus altitudinis isolated from Darjeeling hills, India. Journal of Basic Microbiology 55(1): 91–104 [IF 1.82] ISSN 1521-4028 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Dey PL and Sunar K (2014). Evaluation of PGPR traits of native bacterial strains from Darjeeling and analysis of their diversity. Journal of the Botanical Society of Bengal 68(2): 159–176 ISSN 0971-2976 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Chakraborty A, and Dey PL (2014). Molecular identification and immunological characterization of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria of Camellia sinensis. International Journal of Tea Science 10(3&4): 41–52 ISSN 0972-544X Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Sunar K and Dey PL (2014). RAPD Analysis of Phosphate Solubilizing Fungi and rDNA Gene Sequence based Phylogeny of Talaromyces flavus. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology 44(1): 62–73 ISSN 0971-9393 Chakraborty U, Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty AP, and Dey PL (2013). Water and salt stress alleviation in wheat induced by rhizosphere bacteria with multifunctional traits. International Journal of Bioresource and Stress Management 4(2): 214–219 ISSN 0976-4038 Dey PL, Chakraborty BN and Saha A (2013). Search for Agriculturally Important Microorganisms from Terai-Dooars Regions of North Bengal. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology 43(1): 51–62 ISSN 0971-9393 Chakraborty U, Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty AP, and Dey PL (2013). Water stress amelioration and plant growth promotion in wheat plants by osmotic stress tolerant bacteria. World Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology 29: 789–803 [IF 1.8] ISSN 1573-0972 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Chakraborty AP, Sunar K and Dey PL (2013). Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria mediated improvement of health status of tea plants. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 12: 20–31 ISSN 0975-096 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Sunar K and Dey PL (2012). Evaluation of plant growth promoting and antifungal activities of Talaromyces flavus against Sclerotium rolfsii and its phylogenetic analysis. Indian Phytopathology 65(3): 258–263 ISSN 2248-9800 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Rai K, Sunar K and Dey PL (2012). Serological and Molecular detection of Macrophomina phaseolina causing root rot of Citrus reticulata. NBU Journal of Plant Sciences 6: 77–86 ISSN 0974-6927 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Dey PL, and Rai K (2011). rDNA Sequence and Phylogenetic Analysis of Macrophomina phaseolina, Root Rot Pathogen of Citrus reticulata. Global Journal of Molecular Sciences 6(2): 26–34 ISSN 1990-9241 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Saha A, Dey PL and Sunar K (2011). Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Trichoderma Isolates of North Bengal. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology 41(2): 207–214 ISSN 0971-9393 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Sunar K and Dey PL (2011). RAPD profile and rDNA sequence analysis of Talaromyces flavus and Trichoderma species. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 10: 487–495 ISSN 0975-0967 Chakraborty U, Roy S, Chakraborty AP, Dey PL and Chakraborty BN (2011). Plant growth promotion and amelioration of salinity stress in crop plants by a salt-tolerant bacterium. Recent Research in Science and Technology 3(11): 61–70 ISSN 2076-5061 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Dey PL and Sunar K (2010). Phylogenetic relationship of Trichoderma isolates of North Bengal based on sequence analysis of ITS region of rDNA. Journal of Applied Science and Research 6(10): 1477–1482 ISSN 1816157X Chakraborty BN, Dey PL, Shankar R, Adhikari J and Lama D (2010). Genetic relatedness between some saprophytic and parasitic macrofungi of Darjeeling Hills. NBU Journal of Plant Sciences 4: 77–80 ISSN 0974-6927 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Saha A, Dey PL and Sunar K (2010). Molecular characterization of Trichoderma viride and Trichoderma harzianum isolated from soils of North Bengal based on rDNA markers and analysis of their PCR-RAPD profiles. Global Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology 5(1): 55–61 [IF 1.211] Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Saha A, Dey PL and Sunar K (2010). Evaluation of phosphate solubilizer from soil of North Bengal and their diversity analysis. World Journal of Agricultural Science 6(2): 195–200 ISSN 2329-9312 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Saha A, Dey PL and Sunar K (2008). Screening of phosphate solubilizing Aspergilli isolates from soils of North Bengal and their effects on soybean. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology 38(2): 227–233 ISSN 0971-9393 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Saha A, Dey PL and Sunar K (2008). Searching for phosphate solubilizing fungal isolates from soil. NBU Journal of Plant Sciences 2: 30–38 ISSN 0974-6927 B. Chapters in Books & Proceedings Volumes Mukherjee G, Dey PL, Dhiman S (2018). Agricultural Important Microorganisms: From Rhizosphere to Bioformulation as Biological Control Weapons for Sustainable Agriculture. In: Fungi and their Role in Sustainable Development: Current Perspectives (Gehlot P, Singh J, eds.). Springer Nature, Singapore. pp. 147–158 Chakraborty U, Chakraborty BN, Dey PL and Chakraborty A (2015). Role of Microorganisms in Alleviation of Abiotic Stresses for Sustainable Agriculture. In: Abiotic Stresses in Crop Plants (eds. Chakraborty U and Chakraborty BN). CAB International, London, UK. pp. 232–253 ISBN 9781780643731 Chakraborty U, Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty A, Sunar K and Dey PL (2014). Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria: Diversity, Mechanisms of Action and Perspectives in Agriculture. In: Review of Plant Pathology Vol 6. Scientific Publishers, India. pp. 215–268 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Sunar K and Dey PL (2014). Harnessing Beneficial Microbial Resources for Crop Improvement. In: Trends in Soil Ecology Vol II. Stadium Press, USA. pp. 175–201 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Dey PL and Sunar K (2016). Molecular Characterization and Identification of Beneficial Fungi from Forest, River Basin and Agricultural Fields of North Bengal, their Diversity and Utilization for Crop Protection. In: Biodiversity and Sustainability. pp. 1–22 ISBN 978-93-5254-104-1 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Dey PL, Sunar K and Chakraborty AP (2016). Functional and Genetic Diversity of Bacterial Isolates from Soil and Utilization of their Beneficial Traits for Crop Improvement. In: Biodiversity and Sustainability. pp. 59–76 ISBN 978-93-5254-104-1 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Dey PL and Sunar K (2012). Exploitation of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms from soil. In: Biodiversity: Threats and Conservation through Traditional and Biotechnological Approaches. pp. 41–56 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Rai K, Allay S and Dey PL (2011). Molecular detection of fungal pathogens of Citrus reticulata grown in Darjeeling hills and their management. Acta Horticulturae No. 892: 189–206 ISBN 9789066057432 Dey PL, Ray P, Chakraborty U and Chakraborty BN (2012). Biochemical and molecular characterization of Streptomyces sp. isolated from Agricultural field of North Bengal. In: Microbial Resources for Crop Improvement. pp. 251–261 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Roy S, Dey PL and Chakraborty AP (2012). Isolation, biochemical and molecular characterization of salt tolerant bacteria from rhizosphere of facultative halophyte. In: Microbial Resources for Crop Improvement. pp. 239–250 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U, Alley S, Khati S, De U and Dey PL (2012). Rhizosphere mycoflora of Citrus reticulata and their diversity analysis. In: Microbial Resources for Crop Improvement. pp. 157–172 Chakraborty U, Chakraborty BN, Sunar K and Dey PL (2012). Evaluation of Talaromyces flavus for phosphate solubilization and biocontrol activity and its molecular analysis. In: Microbial Resources for Crop Improvement. pp. 129–144 Chakraborty BN, Chakraborty U and Dey PL (2011). Potential Application of Trichoderma as Biocontrol agents, their Molecular Characterization and Diversity Analysis. In: Plant Disease and their Biocontrol (Ed. Archana Singh). Aaviskar Publication, Jaipur. pp. 186–216

National Symposium on "Current Perspective in Stress Biology" – Department of Botany, University of North Bengal, February 6–8, 2004 National Symposium on "Diversity and Functionality of Plants and Microbes" – University of North Bengal 2nd Asian Congress of Mycology and Plant Pathology – Osmania University, Hyderabad, December 19–22, 2007 National Symposium on "Advances in Biotechnology for Plant Protection" – University of Mysore, November 17–19, 2008 National Symposium on "Sustainable Utilization of Plant and Microbial Resources" – University of North Bengal, February 28–March 1, 2009 31st Annual Conference of ISMPP and National Symposium on Microbial Wealth-Plant Health – University of North Bengal, October 23–25, 2009 National Symposium on Biodiversity and Natural Resource Utilization – Visva Bharati, Santiniketan, March 14–16, 2010 International Conference on Genomic Sciences: Recent Trends – Madurai Kamraj University, November 12–14, 2010 32nd Annual Conference and Symposium on "Innovations in Plant Pathology" – Junagarh Agricultural University, November 24–26, 2010 International Conference on Plant Science in Post Genomic Era – Sambalpur University, Orissa, February 17–19, 2011 National Symposium on Advances in Abiotic and Biotic Stress Management of Plants – University of North Bengal, September 23–24, 2011 52nd Annual Conference of AMI on "Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Development" – Punjab University, Chandigarh, November 3–6, 2011 National Symposium on "Biology and Bioinformatics of Economically Important Plants and Microbes" – University of North Bengal, February 17–19, 2012 National Symposium on "Glimpses of Phytopathology for Sustainable Agriculture" – TNB College, Bhagalpur, March 27–28, 2012 National Symposium on Plant Microbial Interactions and Crop Health Management – Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan, October 6–7, 2012 3rd Global Conference of ISMPP on "Plant Pathology for Food Security" – MPUAT, Udaipur, January 10–13, 2012 National Symposium on Biotic and Abiotic Stresses in Plants under Changing Climate – UBKV, Cooch Behar, November 29–30, 2012 34th Annual Conference on "Crop Disease Management: Advances and Challenges" – Navsari Agricultural University, Gujarat, January 21–23, 2013 National Symposium on Recent Trends in Plant and Microbial Research – University of North Bengal, March 22–23, 2013 International Symposium of Deakin India Research Initiatives (DIRI) on Translational Research – TERI and Deakin University, December 6–9, 2015 Workshop on "Sustaining Botanical Pesticides through Innovation and Enterprise Development" – DBT, Govt. of India and NIF, Ahmedabad, May 24–25, 2016 Workshop on "Production of User & Environment Friendly Pesticides Formulation, Quality Assurance & Instrumental Methods of Analysis" – Institute of Pesticides Formulation Technology, Gurgaon, July 25–28, 2016 International Conference on Nanobiotechnology for Agriculture: From Research to Innovation – TERI, New Delhi, November 20–21, 2017 Workshop on Advance Techniques in Mycorrhizal Research – TERI, New Delhi, February 21–23, 2018 2nd International Conference on "Nanobiotechnology for Agriculture: Detection, Conservation and Responsible Use of Natural Resources" – TERI Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre, Gurugram, December 13–14, 2018 International Symposium on Nature, Microbes and Society – Indian Mycology Society, University of Calcutta, February 6–8, 2020

Father's Name Mr. Bhupendra Chandra Dey

20th April 1982

General (Non-SC/ST)

I do hereby declare that all the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Place: Palwal, Haryana Date: September 2022 Dr. Pannalal Dey