Dr. Sajad Un Nabi, Central institute of Temperate Horticulture, India
Dr. Sajad Un Nabi is a Scientist in Plant Pathology at ICAR-Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Srinagar, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. With a specialization in molecular diagnostics, pathogenomics, and virome analysis of fruit crops, he has made significant contributions to the detection and management of plant pathogens. He has developed several innovative technologies and diagnostic tools in horticulture. Widely recognized for his academic and research excellence, Dr. Sajad is an award-winning scientist committed to improving plant health and sustainable agriculture in the temperate regions of India. 🌿🧬
Publication Profile
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🎓 Education
Dr. Sajad earned his B.Sc. in Agriculture from SKUAST-K in 2012 with 85%, followed by an M.Sc. in Plant Pathology from ICAR-IARI in 2014 with 88.9%, supported by ICAR’s JRF. He later completed his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the same institute in 2020, again with 85%, earning the ICAR SRF and IARI Merit Scholarship. His academic journey is marked by top ranks in national-level competitive exams including 1st in IARI PhD entrance and 2nd in ARS Plant Pathology. His strong academic foundation has been pivotal in shaping his impactful research career. 📚🔬
💼 Experience
Dr. Sajad Un Nabi currently serves as a Scientist at ICAR-CITH, Srinagar. With over a decade of experience in plant pathology, he specializes in molecular diagnostics, phytoplasma research, virome analysis, and pathogenomics of fruit crops. His work encompasses developing novel disease management technologies, rapid detection tools for viruses, and bioformulations for disease suppression. Dr. Sajad has played a key role in identifying pathogen spectra in temperate fruits and developing user-friendly apps and biotechnological tools. His career reflects a strong integration of lab research with field applications aimed at sustainable horticultural improvement. 🧪🌱
🏅 Awards and Honors
Dr. Sajad has been recognized with numerous national and international awards, including the IARI Gold Medal, M.J. Narshiman Medal, Young Achiever Award, Young Scientist Award, and Excellence in Plant Pathology Award. He has also received multiple Best Oral and Poster Presentation Awards in prestigious plant pathology conferences. His academic distinction is further evidenced by scholarships from ICAR and the J&K Police Department. These honors celebrate his contributions to diagnostics, disease management, and scientific innovation in Indian horticulture. 🏆🇮🇳
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Sajad’s research revolves around molecular diagnostics of phytoplasmas, viruses, and fungi; development of multiplex RT-PCR assays; virome analysis in fruit crops; and plant disease epidemiology in temperate horticulture. He focuses on innovative, field-applicable detection systems, scab-resistant apple hybridization, bioformulation of vermicompost, and real-time virus detection in crops like apple and saffron. His work supports sustainable horticulture and early pathogen management through cutting-edge molecular tools and AI-based nutrient diagnostics. His research continues to address critical challenges in fruit crop health management. 🧫🧪📱
Publication Top Notes
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📚 Mixed infection of plant viruses: diagnostics, interactions and impact on host – 70 citations (2021)
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🌿 Molecular characterization of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris’ in sesame phyllody – 52 citations (2015)
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🦠 Ralstonia solanacearum: Global plant wilt pathogen – 48 citations (2018)
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🍄 Trichoderma harzianum chitinase production & antifungal behavior – 41 citations (2021)
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🍎 Post-harvest diseases of temperate fruits: Review – 40 citations (2017)
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🌾 Overview on a century progress in sesame phyllody disease (Madhupriya 2015) – 36 citations (2015)
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🧬 Characterization of phytoplasmas in sesame phyllody in North India – 29 citations (2015)
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🍓 Effect of substrates on strawberry cv. chandler in soilless culture – 27 citations (2018)
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🌽 Resistance of insect pests against Bt-Crops: An overview – 27 citations (2017)
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🌼 Overview on century of research in sesame phyllody disease – 27 citations (2015)