Prasun Ray

My current research is focused on enhancing productivity of agronomically important crops by the use of novel plant growth promoting fungus Serendipita vermifera, well known for its ability to impart biomass gains under normal or stressed conditions. I have studied the underlying mechanisms behind nutrient acquisition efficiency and plant growth benefits conferred by S. bescii in an agronomically important crop, winter wheat, and in a bioenergy feedstock, switchgrass.