College of Basic Sciences & Humanities / Microbiology / Thrust Areas
Biofertilizer production in relation to crop productivity and soil health- research and development of biofertilizers for agronomically important crops, plant microbe interactions.
Tapping the available soil microbial biodiversity of Punjab for improving soil and water health- Elucidating status of soil microbial diversity and role of microorganisms in enhancing soil health,
Development of technologies for production of low alcoholic beverages and wines from fruits and vegetables- Value addition of horticultural produce using industrially important microbes.
Production of industrial alcohols, organic acids, enzymes and vinegar through fermentation- Fermentative production using microorganisms like yeast and bacteria to convert sugars into alcohol and acids. Understanding the fermentation process and fermentation products is essential for applications in food production, biotechnology, and biofuel industries.
Strain development and utilization of agricultural residues for mushroom production- Utilization of agricultural residues for cultivation of edible fungi. Development of cultivation technologies and their dissemination among farmers and entrepreneurs. Strain improvement of fungal cultures. Processing to increase shelf life of mushrooms.
Wheat and paddy straw degradation by potential isolates- on-farm and in-situ degradation technology
