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Dr. Anupama Shrestha
Assistant Professor

Dr. Anupama Shrestha

Dr. Shrestha is a Principal investigator at Plant Protection and Biological Control Lab. Inclusive, Charitable, Competent, born in Nepal, with 14 years of experience in Plant pathology.

+977 984-1353335
GPB IV Building Room 312/4 MBUST Chitlang, Makawanpur, Nepal

Biography

Dr. Shrestha is a Principal investigator at Plant Protection and Biological Control Lab. Inclusive, Charitable, Competent, born in Nepal, with 14 years of experience in Plant pathology. Skilled in bioinformatics, molecular biology, plant pathology. She conducts her research on plant microbe and sustainable agriculture. She also conducts research on bio-pesticides and bio-fertilizers and encourages farmers to switch to organic farming for healthy food and safer environment for future generations to come. She love to travel, dance and work with community where she is best at learning and sharing.
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Education

Ph.D. in Plant Pathology
Kangwon National University Korea
Plant Pathology
2005
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Awards & Honors

  • Science and Technology Young Scientist Award (2021)
  • Best fellow (2019) (2019)
  • President Award (2016) Nepal Bidhya Bhushan ‘Ka’ (2016)
  • • Best KNU scholarship (2008) Doctoral degree (2008)

Research Areas

Plant microbe interaction, Bio inoculants, Bacterial genetics, and Organic farming

Full Genome-sequencing project GetGenome UK

DNA extraction, whole genome sequencing and assembly of 2 Rhizobacteria (PI), NP 1,500,000 Completed February 2025.

Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Technology

Conservation of Indigenous and Nutrient-Rich Crops of Nepal and blast detection methods (Co-PI), NPR 775,000, Completed July 16, 2025.

Federal Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation

Federal Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation - Sustainable Management of Mushroom disease using plant based antifungals (PI) (NPR 2,188,000).

Courses Taught

She has successfully supervised numerous research graduates (Master’s level) and currently supervising doctoral students along with several graduate researchers. Additionally she has mentored numerous interns.

Masters, PhD.
Organic Agriculture