About

Background

Nitesh Kumar Patel is a lecturer in Biotechnology at NIST College, specializing in microbiology and environmental biotechnology. His research focuses on Arsenic-resistant Bacillus species from agricultural soil, which exhibit plant growth-promoting traits and biocontrol activity against pathogens like Fusarium oxysporum and Rhizoctonia solani.

Nitesh's work aims to enhance sustainable agriculture through bioremediation and microbial solutions for contaminated soils. His studies contribute to understanding microbial adaptations to extreme conditions, such as arsenic toxicity, and their potential use in environmental health.

Skills

• Microbial Bioremediation: Using microbes to detoxify contaminants, especially heavy metals.
• Plant-Microbe Interactions: Promoting plant growth through beneficial microbial activities.
• Biocontrol Agents: Using microbes for pathogen suppression in crops.
• Molecular Biology: PCR, DNA sequencing, bioinformatics.
• Environmental Biotechnology: Solutions for sustainable agriculture and pollution cleanup.
• Teaching: Lecturer in microbiology and biotechnology.