Faculty Detail

Dr Amit Chandra Kharkwal

Dy. Director/ Professor

Amity Institute of Microbial Technology

Academic Area
Microbial Technology
Teaching Interests
Microbial Technology, Biodiversity, Plant Microbe Interaction, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Plant Tissue Culture
Qualifications
Graduation : B.Sc(Zoology, Botany, Chemistry)-1995,Shivaji College

Post Graduation : M.Sc.(Environmental Botany)-1997,Jamia Hamdard

Doctorate : Ph.D.(Botany)-2003,Guru Nanak Dev University
Experience
05 Oct 2005 - Present
Dy. Director/ Professor,
Amity Institute of Microbial Technology
Current Courses Taught
Research Methodology in Biosciences and Biotechnology
Research Interests
Plant-Microbe Interaction, Plant Tissue Culture, Commercialization,
Publications
An efficient method of propagation of Podophyllum hexandrum – an endangered medicinal plant of Western Himalayas under Ex situ conditions. ,
Journal of Natural Medicines

Genetic variation within and among the populations of Podophyllum hexandrum Royle (Podophyllaceae) in western Himalaya ,
PGR Newsletter FAO Rome

Co-cultivation of Curcuma longa with Piriformospora indica enhances the yield and active ingredients ,
American Journal of Current Microbiology

Functions of Novel Symbiotic Fungus - Piriformospora indica ,
Springer

Mass Cultivation of Piriformospora indica and Sebacina species. In: Piriformospora indica Sebacinales and their Biotechnological Applications ,
Springer

A review on pharmacological properties of Aloe vera ,
Global Research Online

Co-cultivation of Curcuma longa with Piriformospora indica enhances the yield and active ingredients ,
Ivy Union Publishing

CURCUMIN: A WONDER THERAPEUTICAL DRUG ,
WORLD JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

Isolation and screening of alkali tolerant trichoderma spp as biocontrol agent for alkaline agricultural soil ,
International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science

Study of bio-efficacy of alkali tolerant trichoderma against damping off and rotting diseases of tomato and cauliflower caused by Pythium spp. and Sclerotina spp ,
International Journal of ChemTech Research

Salt Stress Alleviation Using Mycorrhizal Fungi-A short review ,
The Botanica

Salt Stress Alleviation Using Mycorrhizal Fungi- A Short Review ,
Delhi University Botanical Society

Study of Piriformospora indica as bioinoculant for nutrient management in Calcareous soil. ,
Chem Tech

Evaluation of rhizospheric Trichoderma species strains for producing cell walldegrading and defense related enzymes in response to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lentis ,
Springer

Comparative Study on Different Modified Techniques Used For DNA Isolation From Teeth Samples for Obtaining Optimized Output ,
Institute of Medico-Legal Publications

Recent advances on Berberis aristata emphasizing berberine alkaloid including phytochemistry, pharmacology and drug delivery system ,
Elsevier

Eradication of Malaria by the mutualistic interaction between Wickerhamomyces anomalus and Anopheles sp. ,
Springer

Panorama of Metarhizium - Host interaction and its uses in Bio-control and Plant growth promotion. ,
Springer
Projects
Phytoremediation of saline soils by novel Arbuscular mycorrhiza-like-fungus for value addition and g(None)
A project aimed at reclaiming degraded waste lands impacted by high salinity.by (Ministry of Environment and Forest)

Growth analysis of value addition of some cultivated plants on interaction with multifunctional symb(DRDO)
For cold tolerance studiesby (DBT)

Mediation of Root Endophytes for Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry in Kandi Region of Punjab(SWRDC)
For Societal Developmentby (DST)
Affiliations
International Symbiosis Society Since 25 Nov 2014

Association of Microbiologists, India Since 01 May 2012
Patents
A modified medium for co-cultivation of sebacinales fungi with plants of lamiaceae family ,New Delhi,India - Complete ( 902/DEL/2009 )

An efficient method of fungal elicitation of callus cultures of Lepidium sativum for enhanced production of lepidine ,New Delhi,India - Complete ( 3251/DEL/2011 )

Novel and new nutrient for cultivation of Piriformospora indica ,New Delhi,India - Complete ( 944/DEL/2012 )

Polymer based gelatin free capsules ,New Delhi,India - Complete ( 1031/DEL/2012 )

Novel Polysaccharide Ethers ,New Delhi,India - Complete ( 2026/DEL/2012 )

Carbohydrate based Biodegradable and Hydrobiodegradable Plastics ,New Delhi,India - Complete ( 2140/DEL/2012 )

Thickening Agents for Food, Paint and textile Industry ,New Delhi,India - Complete ( 2800/DEL/2012 )

A novel composition for the preparation of herbal tea ,New Delhi,India - Complete ( 2646/DEL/2012 )

Novel composites prepared using coagulum (diterpene carboxymethyl ester) with jute fiber ,Delhi,India - Complete ( 680/DEL/2015 )

Novel composites composition prepared from coagulum extracted plant source Scoparia dulcis ,Delhi,India - Complete ( 881/DEL/2015 )

Novel composite prepared using derivatized diterpene from Clerodendrum kaichianum and PVC polymer ,Delhi,India - Complete ( 1102/DEL/2015 )

Novel composites composition prepared from coagulum extracted from plant source Platycladus orientalis ,Delhi,India - Complete ( 1218/DEL/2015 )

A METHOD TO ESTABLISH THE TRIPARTITE INTERACTION BETWEEN ENDOPHYTE TALAROMYCES PURPUREOGENUS HNB9 ,Delhi,India - Provisional ( 202111023162 )

A METHOD AND FORMULATION FOR ENHANCEMENT OF XANTHAN GUM PRODUCTION BY USING MEDICINAL HERBS ,Delhi,India - Provisional ( 202111023163 )

A METHOD AND FORMULATION FOR PLANT GROWTH PROMOTING CONSORTIA OF TALAROMYCES PURPUREOGENUS HNB9 AND BACILLUS SUBTILIS ,Delhi,India - Provisional ( 202111023165 )
Conferences attended
International Symposium on Molecular Pathology
Organized By :SRL Global Knowledge Forum

National Symposium on HIV and AIDS: Biology to Bedside
Organized By :Amity Science Technology and Innovation Foundation (ASTIF)

4th annual Herbal International Summit cum Exhibition on Medicinal & Aromatic Products
Organized By :NMPB & ASSOCHAM

Conference and Brainstorming Session on Sustainable Green Revolution
Organized By :PHD House

Conference on Food Processing Industry INNOVATION & APPLICATION
Organized By :ASSOCHAM

PharmaTech India 2012
Organized By :PHD Chamber of Commerce

National Information Day in Food, Agriculture, Fisheries and Biotechnology
Organized By :AIMT and JNU

Promotion of Rootonic
Organized By :Department of Agriculture, Punjab

AUDIT BY IQAC & POST AUDIT PROCESSES
Organized By :QAE

The Mycorrhiza Network
Organized By :TERI

1st Meat & Poultry Summit 2013
Organized By :Food & Agriculture, Centre of Excellence (FACE)

Climate Change and Impact on Himalayan Population
Organized By :Amulyanidhi Organic Farm Composite Farming Unit

Promotion of Walnut and Almond in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
Organized By :WANGAI

National IP Awards & National IPR Summit 2013
Organized By :CII

Promotion of Guar Cultivation
Organized By :Sunita Hydrocolloids Private Ltd

FICCI Global R&D Summit
Organized By :FICCI

National Fund for Basic, Strategic and Frontier Application Research in Agriculture (NFBSFARA)
Organized By :Ministry of Agriculture

Launch Seminar of HS-20
Organized By :Shimadzu

Amity Bio IPR
Organized By :AIMt

FARM 2 FORK 2013 International Conference cum Exhibition
Organized By :FICCI

Asian Congress on Biotechnology
Organized By :IIT Delhi

INDO-US INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS-CUM-WORKSHOP ON IPR- 2014
Organized By :AUUP-USPTO

NIFTEM & CII-FACE Food Safety Seminar and Workshop
Organized By :NIFTEM & CII-FACE

Common Effluent Treatment Plants in India: Issues, Challenges, Opportunities & Way Forward
Organized By :CII

Afro-Asian Congress on Microbes for Human & Environmental Health
Organized By :AIMT

Indo-Italian Workshop on “Food Technology & Cold Chain Management
Organized By :AIMT

Creation of Awareness among Students Faculty & Farmers on Provision of protection of Plant Varieties
Organized By :AIMT

Creation of Awareness among Students Faculty & Farmers on Provision of protection of Plant Varieties
Organized By :AIMT and AUR

National Conference on IPR in Bio Sciences for Scientists from North- East Indian States
Organized By :AIMT and USTM

National Workshop on Relevance of Microscopy in Microbial Characterization
Organized By :AIMT

Workshop on Promotion of Walnut and Almond in Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand, Solan
Organized By :Amity Institute of Horticulture Research and Studies and Walnut and other Nut Growers Association of India

Micropropagation of Walnut
Organized By :Amity Institute of Horticulture Research and Studies and Walnut and other Nut Growers Association of India
Scholary Activities
International Symposium on Molecular Pathology
Organized By :SRL Global Knowledge Forum

National Symposium on HIV and AIDS: Biology to Bedside
Organized By :Amity Science Technology and Innovation Foundation (ASTIF)

4th annual Herbal International Summit cum Exhibition on Medicinal & Aromatic Products
Organized By :NMPB & ASSOCHAM

Promotion of Rootonic
Organized By :Department of Agriculture, Punjab

National IP Awards & National IPR Summit 2013
Organized By :CII

Asian Congress on Biotechnology
Organized By :IIT Delhi
Short Description
Over 18 years’ experience in Research Development and Extension leading organizations. Currently associated as Dy. Director and Head with Amity University, Uttar Pradesh NOIDA. Have researched on varied topics including Plant Cell, Tissue and Hairy Root Culture; Transgenic Plant Research, Germplasm Characterization by using RAPD markers and Seed Biology. Well versed with Plant Tissue Culture, Molecular and Herbarium techniques. Experienced in translating innovative technologies to farmer’s field.

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