ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Qualification: M.Sc., Ph.D. E-mail: tapanmaitra59[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]in
Ph. D. Thesis Title: Studies on the relative wood decaying capabilities of Monokaryotic and Dikaryotic Mycelia of common decay inducing organisms of Sal (Shorea Robusta).
Ph. D. Thesis Title: Production and molecular characterization of somatic hybrid mushroom strains between Agaricus bisporus + Pleurotus florida and Agaricus bisporus + Calocybe indica
Specialization: Cell biology and molecular genetics; Fungal biotechnology
Dr. Biplab Patra, Associate Professor completed a UGC funded Minor research project entitled “Studies on the herbivorous fauna of the aquatic ferns of the Gangetic delta of W.B. and evaluation of their biological control potential” and received financial assistance of Rs. 1,60,000/- [2012-2014].