Plant Protection & Biological Control Laboratory
MBUST Laboratory
Plant Protection and Bio-Control
Established in 2023 at Organic Agriculture Program at Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology. PPBC Lab focuses on cutting-edge science with practical applications, focusing on plant-microbe interactions, biological control, bio inoculants (bio-pesticides & bio-fertilizers), bacterial genetics, and organic farming.
- Plant-microbe interactions
- Biological control
- Bio inoculants (bio-pesticides & bio-fertilizers)
- Bacterial genetics
- Organic farming
Leadership
Laboratory In-charge
INFRASTRUCTURE
Major Instruments
Bioisafety cabinet
Gel documentation system
Plant growth chamber
Fermenter
Compound microscope (BEL)
Stereomicroscope (BEL)
Laboratory setup at PPBC
RESEARCH OUTPUT
Completed Research in PPBC Laboratory
Full Genome-Sequencing Project: DNA Extraction, Whole Genome Sequencing and Assembly of Rhizobacteria
Principal Investigator: Dr. Anupama Shrestha
Researchers: Completion date: February 2025
Funded by: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), Government of Nepal
Conservation of Indigenous and Nutrient-Rich Crops of Nepal and blast detection methods (Co-PI)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sarbesh Das Dangol
Researchers: Dr. Jarina Joshi, Dr. Hira Kaji Manandhar, Dr. Anupama Shrestha, Ms. Samita Gharti Magar, Ms. Shruti Subedi, Ms. Dibya Chhatkuli, Mr. Pawan Kathayat, and Mr. Birendra Mahara
Completion date: July 2025
Funded by: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), Government of Nepal
Biological Control of Clubroot (Plasmodiophora brassicae Woronin) Disease of Cauliflower
Principal Investigator: Dr. Anupama Shrestha
Researchers: Ms. Sabnam Subedi
Completion date: 2025
RESEARCH PIPELINE
Ongoing Research in PPBC Laboratory
Sustainable Management of Mushroom Disease using Plant-Based Antifungals
Principal Investigator: Dr. Anupama Shrestha
Researcher: Dr. Sabina Shrestha, Basistha Acharya
Date of initiation: 2025
Funded by: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), Government of Nepal
Integrated Biological Disease Management in High-Value Crop: Large Cardamom Using Lactic Acid Bacteria and Virus Detection Technology Development
Principal Investigator: Dr. Anupama Shrestha
Researcher: Mrs. Samiksha Dulal, Mr. Anish Raj Dahal
Date of initiation: 2025
Technology Development for Biological Control Against Pathogens of Vegetables.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Anupama Shrestha
Researcher: Ms. Aakirti Poudel, Ms. Alina Adhikari
Date of initiation: 2025
Funded by: MBUST
Bio-Based Nanomaterials and Nutrient Delivery Systems for Sustainable Crop Production
Principal Investigator: Dr. Anupama Shrestha
Researcher: Ms. Simran Shah, Ms. Riya Shrestha
Date of initiation: 2025
Funded by: MBUST
Students Involved in Research
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Choodamani Joshi - Sustainable Management of Mushroom Disease using Plant-based antifungals.
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Samiksha Dulal - Disease Management of Large Cardamom Diseases using LAB. Samiksha.dulal@mbust.edu.np
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Aakriti Poudel - Technology Development for Biological Control Against Clubroot. aakriti.poudel@mbust.edu.np
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Anish Raj Dahal - Detection and Management of Viral Diseases of Large Cardamom. anish.raj.dahal@mbust.edu.np
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Alina Adhikari - Technology Development for Biological Control against Phytophthora blight. alina.adhikari@mbust.edu.np
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Riya Shrestha - Synthesis Evaluation of Nutrient-Loaded Biochar and its Plant Growth Promoting Activity on Different Vegetables.
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Simran Shah - Biopolymer Based Encapsulation of Synthesized Nanoparticles for Controlled Release of Nutrient Fertilizer.
simran.shah@mbust.edu.np
Our Collaborators
Getgenome
Shubham Biotech Nepal Pvt.Ltd
Praramva Biotech
Indreni Mushroom Farm
Nepal Agricultural Research Council