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Dr. Pragati Saini

Assistant Professor

Dr. Pragati Saini is currently working as a Assistant Professor in the Division of Life Science, School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, India. She has 11+ years of research and teaching experience. She has more than 20 research publications in reputed Journals/Book/ Book chapters/Conference proceedings to her credit. 

Experience

  • 11+ years of teaching/research

Qualification

  • M.Sc. General Microbiology
  • Ph.D. (Microbiology) 

Award & Recognition

Course coordinator

Project coordinator

Criteria- 5 incharge (life science) 

Research (12)

  • Ajay Kumar, Pragati Saini, G. P. Satsangi and J. N. Shrivastava (2007). Isolation of Bacillus subtilis and its antagonistic effects against dermatophytic fungi Microsporum fulvum and Trichophyton spp. Allelopathy Journal, 20(2): 427-434 (Thomson-1.275).
  • Ajay Kumar, Pragati Saini and J. N. Shrivastava (2008). Studies on cultural, physiological and antifungal properties of Bacillus subtilis MTCC-8114. Geobios, 35(1); 91-93 (NAAS-7.43).
  • Ajay Kumar, Pragati Saini and J. N. Shrivastava (2009). Production of peptide antifungal antibiotic and biocontrol activity of Bacillus subtilis. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 47, 57-62 (Thomson-0.783).
  • Pragati Saini, Ajay Kumar, J. N. Shrivastava (2009). Influence of untreated and bacterial treated Yamuna water on the plant growth of Zea mays L. African Journal of Biotechnology, 8(17): 4149-4153.
  • Pragati Saini, Ajay Kumar, J. N. Shrivastava (2010). Effect of sewage water on seedling growth of Cicer aeritinum. Geobios, 37(I): 57-60 (NAAS-7.43).
  • Krishan Murari Mangal, Jawahar Lal Bhat, Ajay Kumar and Pragati Saini (2013). Allelopathic Effect of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Moringa oleifera L. on Seedling Growth of Cicer arietinum L. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 8(12), 1028-1032.
  • Ajay Kumar, Charu Jadaun, Krishan Murari Mangal, and Pragati Saini (2013). Cumulative effect of bacterial consortia in bioremediation of sewage waste water pollution. Pollution Research, 32 (4): 759-764.
  • Ajay Kumar, Charu Jadaun, Alok Dwivedi and Pragati Saini (2013). Potentiality of indigenous mycoflora in bioremediation of textile dye. Acta Biologica Indica, 2(2): 467-475 (Conference Proceeding).
  • Krishan Murari Mangal,Ajay Kumarand Pragati Saini. (2014). Germination and seedling vigour of vigna sinensis as affected by allelopathy of Calotropis gigantea. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 48 (1), 31-36 (Thomson-0.31NAAS-3.86).
  • Ajay Kumar, Charu Singh and Pragati Saini (2014). Biodegradation of feather by Microsporum fulvum singly or in combination with other fungi. Journal of Bioremediation & Biodegradation, 5(7): 2-4 (NAAS-3.86)
  • Ajay Kumar, Charu Singh and Pragati Saini (2015). Seasonal variation in physico-chemical & Microbiological analysis of Sewage water in Gwalior City (MP). Indian Journal of Ecology, 32(4): 759-764. (NAAS Rating-4.45).
  • Ajay Kumar, Anurag Agrawal, Diwakar Chauhan and Pragati Saini (2020). Structural analysis, antifungal activity and molecular docking study of a compound isolated from Streptomyces sp. Anti-infective Agent, Vol.18 (Accepted) (Thomson-0.13).

Books (2) 

  • A laboratory manual titled, “A Laboratory Guide of Plant Pathology” has been published for undergraduate students from University with Registration number 79/2017. 
  • A laboratory manual titled, “A Handbook of Fungi” is under writing stage will be published in 2018. 

Book Chapters (3) 

  • Ajay Kumar and Pragati Saini “Testing and Monitoring of Biodegradable Contaminants in Bioremediation technique” in book title, Handbook of Research on Inventive Bioremediation Technique by IGI Global, USA, ISSN-2326-9162.
  • Ajay Kumar, Pragati Saini, J. N. Shrivastava, R.S. Sasode, R.K. Pandya and Reeti Singh published a book, entitled, Biocontrol agents for sustainable agriculture” in book title, Plant Disease and Their Management” will be published in Sept. 2018.

  • Ajay Kumar, Pragati Saini and J. N. Shrivastava. (2018). Role of secondary metabolites for Host plant Resistance to pathogens and insects in the book title, Recent trends and developments in natural product research will be published in Springer nature book." (Submitted for publication). 

PRESENTATIONS (16)

  • Pragati Saini, Ajay Kumar and J. N. Shrivastava presented a paper entitled, “Bioremediation of waste water using bacterial consortium” in 15th APSI Scientist Meet and National Conference on New Vistas in Microbiology and Plant Science, at Kanya Gurukul Mahavidyalya, Haridwar, 19-20 September 2006.
  • Ajay Kumar, Pragati Saini and J. N. Shrivastava presented a paper entitled, “Production antifungal antibiotic from Bacillus subtilis against dermatophytes” in Recent Advances in the Development of Sustainable Environment (RADSE), at Haryana Engineering College, Jagadhary, Yamunanagar, (Haryana), 3 - 4 May 2008.
  • Ajay Kumar, Pragati Saini and J. N. Shrivastava attended the National Seminar on Biotechnology & Health: Prospects & Perspective in 21st Century at Institute of Allied Sciences & Computer Application, ITM Universe, Gwalior (M.P.), 19-20 March 2010.
  • Pragati Saini, Ajay Kumar and J. N. Shrivastava presented a paper entitled, “Impact of Waste water on the seed ling growth of Cicer aeritinum” in 2nd National Seminar on Recent Approach in Environmental Sciences (RAES-2010) at Gwalior Engineering College, Gwalior (M.P.) 24 April 2010.
  • Pragati Saini, Ajay Kumar and J. N. Shrivastava presented a paper entitled, “Bioremediation: An approach to clean environment” in 2nd International Conference on Climate Change & Sustainable Management of Natural Resources on 5 – 7 December 2010 (TIMS-10) at IASCA, ITM Universe, Gwalior (MP) affiliated with Jiwaji University, Gwalior (MP).
  • Pragati Saini, Ajay Kumar, Bhanu Shrivastava, Abhilasha Saxena and J. N. Shrivastava presented a paper entitled, “Bioremediation and restoration of Vegetation using Effective Microbes” in 3rd National Seminar on Recent Approach in Environmental Sciences (RAES-2011) at Gwalior Engineering College, Gwalior (M.P.) 5 June 2011.
  • Pragati Saini, Ajay Kumar and J. N. Shrivastava submitted a paper entitled, “Monthly & Seasonal Variation of Physico-chemical properties of Yamuna water samples, Agra, U.P.” for oral presentation in Frontiers in Environmental Research (FIER-2012) for oral presentation at SLP College, Gwalior (M.P.) 18-19 Feb. 2012.
  • Pragati Saini presented a research paper on the topic, “Monthly and Seasonal variation of physic-chemical properties of sewage water samples Dayalbagh, Agra, UPinNational Seminar on Conservation, cultivation and sustainable utilization of Medicinal and Herbal Plants” sponsored by University Grants Commission, New Delhi and organized by RBS College, Agra, UP, 25-26 February 2012.
  • Pragati Saini presented a research paper on the topic, “Bioremediation of industrial waste waterin 2ndNational Conference on Immerging Trends in Basic Sciences organized by Department of Applied Sciences Nagaji Institute OF Management, Gwalior (MP), 29-30 December 2012.
  • Pragati Saini, participated in 4th International Conference on Climate Change & Sustainable Management of Natural Resources on 12–14 February 2014 (TIMS-14) at ITM University, Gwalior (MP). 
  • Pragati Saini hasparticipated inNational conference on the topic Recent Advances in Chemical and Environmental Sciences Emphasis on Occupational Health organized by Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences, ITM University, Gwalior (MP), 25-26, September 2014.
  • Pragati Saini presented a research paper on the topic, “Bioremediation of waste water using effective bacterial consortiuminNational Seminar on Environmental Stress and Remedies organized by Department of Zoology, KRG PG College, Gwalior (MP), 30-31, October 2014.
  • Pragati Saini, participated in 5th International Conference on Climate Change & Sustainable Management of Natural Resources on 9 –11 February 2015 (TIMS-15) at ITM University, Gwalior (MP).
  • Pragati Saini and Ajay Kumar presented a paper on the topic, “Isolation and identification of lipolytic bacteria from oil contaminated soil in Gwalior” in a National Conference on Microbes in extreme environment: Diversity & Translational Applications (MEEDTA 2015) in Department of Microbiology, HNB Garhwal University, Garhwal Srinagar, held on 30 – 31 October 2015. 
  • Pragati Saini participated in National Seminar on Antioxidants in Aging, Health and Diseases on 08 April (Antioxisem 2015) at Dept. Food & Nutrition, College of Life Sciences, Gwalior (MP). 
  • Pragati Saini participated in One Day Conference on “Agri & Food Processor’s Conclave: Finance, Technology, Market” organized by Assocham, New Delhi on 30 January 2017 at RVSKVV, College of Agriculture, Gwalior (MP). 

 

Certification

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Area of Interest

Molecular techniques

Book Published

  • A laboratory manual titled, “A Laboratory Guide of Plant Pathology” has been published for undergraduate students from University with Registration number 79/2017. 
  • A laboratory manual titled, “A Handbook of Fungi” is under writing stage will be published in 2018. 

Other Achievements 

    • Completed six-month course on Certificate in Computer Application (CCA) from Jan 2017-June 2017 at Space computer & Training Academy Gwalior MP.
    • Completed and passed Course on Computer Concepts (CCC) Exam conducted by National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) during October 2017.
    • Participate as team member in one day boot camp in “Start-up India Madhya Pradesh Yatra Programme” on 22 July 2018 at College of Agriculture, RVSKVV, Gwalior.
  • Pragati Saini represented College of Agriculture Gwalior as Event Manager in the Inter-Collegiate Cultural Meet ‘Yuva Mahotsav 2017-18’ held at College of Agriculture, Indore (MP).