04. Microorganisms in Agro-industry and Environment:
Microorganisms in agro-industry and environment could play a vital role in producing important primary and secondary metabolites integral to optimizing agricultural production while minimizing ecological footprints. Accordingly, expected primary research areas under this track are,
- Plant and animal-associated microbes and their role in soil health, plant growth, biogeochemical cycles
- Diseases in plants, animals and other organisms
- Microbial industries: fermented food and beverages, food additives, quality assurance, animal feed, pharmaceuticals, biofuel and other industrial chemicals
- Biofertilizer
- Bio-stimulants
- Biofortification
- Biopesticides
- Soil health improvement
- Plant growth regulator
- Biodegradation and bioremediation
- Isolation and identification of microorganisms
- Strain improvements
- Microbial culture techniques
- Green control of pest and diseases by natural enemies
- Bioreactors…etc.