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Ph.D in Agricultural Microbiology
Prelude
Master’s programme in Agricultural Microbiology was started in 1979 and so far 252 M.Sc.(Ag.) students have graduated. Agricultural Microbiology is one of the applied areas of microbiology in the field of Agriculture i.e., utilization of the beneficial microorganisms for soil and crop nutrition and management as bio-fertilizers, plant growth promoters as bio-stimulants, bio-degraders for compost /manure production, bio-control agents and value addition by way of production of fuels and renewable chemicals.
Why this programme?
- The knowledge gained during master’s programme can be well experienced in various applied aspects of microbiology.
- To get specialized in their specific applied area of interest (eg. Viz., Soil, biofertilizer, food, industry, biofuel and microbial biotechnology).
Study Programme
The Doctoral programme in Agricultural Microbiology has been designed following the UGC guidelines. The course imparts:
- Microbiology students gain knowledge & experience the advancements in various fields of microbiology viz., microbial physiology, microbial genetics, soil, food and industry.
- Promote research on frontier areas of microbiology for developing efficient microbial strains and technologies for climate smart agriculture, food microbiology, biofuel production, waste management and other industrial application.
- Collaborative research (Indo-US, Indo-Japan) to reach global excellence
- Promote entrepreneurial skills of microbiology students in the field of biofertilizer production and probiotics.
Colleges offering
The doctoral programme in Agricultural Microbiology is offered at the Department of Agricultural Microbiology, TNAU, Coimbatore; further scholars are alloted with their thesis research work at the different campuses.
- AC & RI, TNAU, Coimbatore
- AC & RI, Madurai
- ADAC & RI, Trichy
Application and Admission
Interested in taking part in the doctoral program of Agricultural microbiology? Find out more about the specific Admission requirements and the application procedures. If you doubt whether admission is possible, feel welcome to apply online. The Admission Committee will check your admissibility.
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Ph.D in Agricultural Microbiology
Ph.D Courses
The doctoral students undergo a set of major (Microbiology-18), minor (10) and specialized (9) courses which will help them to enrich their knowledge in microbiology as per the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) with a total credit load of 85; of which 45 credits are exclusively earmarked for their Thesis Research and 3 credits for seminar to explore their knowledge & presentation skill.
Doctoral thesis research
After completing the courses in the first year, the students start their thesis research. Each student is assigned to an experienced faculty, approved by the Dean of School of Post-Graduate Studies, who would guide the student on his/ her choice of research topic.
Student Experiences
I have spent eight years at the Department of Agricultural Microbiology, TNAU, Coimbatore, for my Master’s and Doctoral degree programs. During my Master’s research, I was well-trained in advanced microbiological techniques and supported with the MHRD-Junior research fellowship. During my Ph.D., I was encouraged to do a part of my thesis research in the USA funded by the prestigious Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship. I was also funded by the DST-SERB Travel Scheme to present my Ph.D. work at an International conference in Malaysia. Immediately after graduating with my Ph.D., I was recruited as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. I am forever grateful to the Department of Agricultural Microbiology, TNAU, Coimbatore, for turning me into a fine microbiologist with several international publications and a respectable research career.
Ambreetha Sakthivel, Ph.D.
Dr.Iniyakumar Muniraj Ph.D. (Ireland)
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Microbiology)
Amrita School of Agricultural Sciences
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Arasampalayam Campus,Coimbatore.
I did my Masters in Agricultural Microbiology during 2008-2010. The department has and having leading researchers as Professors. I took up fascinating research on Microbial Oil Production for my research. I could get full research support from my mentors as they are trained in Abroad. Through the experience I could pursue my PhD abroad. And now settle as Assistant Professor at Country 5th ranking university. The training has made me a good researcher in the field of Microbiology and I would use it for the betterment of the Society.
Myself Dr.D.Senthamilselvi, completed my master and doctoral degree in this department of Agricultural Microbiology, TNAU, Coimbatore from 2015 to 2022 in the field of plant-microbe interaction and algal bio-fuel production. During this study period, not only I have gain knowledge in various areas of microbiology and agricultural microbiology, but also learnt recent and advanced molecular microbiological techniques. In addition the department also supported by providing MHRD-Junior research fellowship for my master’s thesis research. As a scholar, I had several opportunities to attend national and international conferences, workshops, seminars and trainings. Received best thesis award for my master’s thesis research. I am highly thankful to my mentors and Professors of my department to reach this dissertation. Now I am working as Senior Research Fellow under DST-SERB in plant-microbe interaction.
Dr.D.Senthamilselvi
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