Gurpreet Singh Brar

Professional with background in research and analysis. Skilled in data collection, statistical analysis, and report generation. Strong focus on collaborating with teams to achieve impactful results. Adaptable and reliable in dynamic environments.

Research professional prepared to deliver insightful analysis and support decision-making processes. Proven ability to gather and synthesize data, identify patterns, and communicate findings effectively. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability, ensuring alignment with team goals and organizational needs. Proficient in statistical analysis and data visualization.

• Sandeep Jain, Gurpreet Singh, Vikas Jindal, Amarjit Singh, 2021, Resolving the etiological conundrum of gummy stem, sudden death and leaf blight syndromes of bottlegourd in Indo-Gangetic plains of India., Journal of Plant Pathology, Published
• Gurpreet Singh, Sandeep Jain, 2020, Field and In Vitro Effectiveness of Fungicides against Gummy Stem Disease, Sudden Death and Leaf Blight, the Emerging Syndromes of Bottle Gourd., Pesticide Research Journal, 32, 2, 316-325
• Sandeep Jain, Gurpreet Singh, Pooja Salaria, 2021, Efficacy of Picoxystrobin 7.05% + Propiconazole 12.5% w/v SC against onion purple blotch caused by Alternaria porri (Ellis) Cif., Pesticide Research Journal, 33, 1, 39-43
• Gurpreet Singh, Sandeep Jain, Mamta Pathak, Amarjit Singh, 2018, Standardization of screening technique and evaluation of bottle gourd genotypes against stem gummosis and slow vine decline syndrome caused by Fusarium verticillioides, Plant Disease Research, 33, 1, 37-40
• Pooja Salaria, Amarjit Singh, Sandeep Jain, Gurpreet Singh, 2022, Management of Stemphylium Blight of Garlic (Allium sativum) by Botanicals., Pesticide Research Journal, 34, 1, 56-60

• One month village extension training under Rural Agriculture and Work Experience (RAWE) program
• Delivered lectures to the farmer on various topics like management of Parthenium hysterophorus, Water saving, Design and management of home vegetable gardening, collection and preparation of soil samples for soil testing, management of rice diseases etc.
• Group leader of Rural Agriculture and Work Experience (RAWE) training group

• Effect of fungicides on the germination of cotton (Gossypium spp.), wheat (Triticum aestivum), maize (zea mays) and rice (Oryza sativa) at various concentrations
• Isolation, purification and inoculation of Xanthomonas oryzae pv oryzae causing agent of bacterial blight in rice
• Diagnosed potato tuber diseased sample for confirmation of Ralstonia solanacearum by using Enzyme-Linked Immune Sorbent Assay (ELISA)
• Diagnosis of farmer samples and provided remedy for the diseases
• Isolation of bacterial DNA, amplification using PCR and DNA quantitation by using NanoDrop spectrophotometer
• Preparation of Tri Phosphate buffer and sap inoculum of cucurbits mosaic virus for evaluation of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) germplasm
• Detection of bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) samples for conformation of Zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMB) and Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) by using Enzyme-Linked Immune Sorbent Assay (ELISA)
• Transmission of Pumpkin yellow vein mosaic virus (PYVMV) causes yellow vein mosaic (YVM) disease of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) through whitefly
• Detection of soil sample for Phytophthora by using ImmunoStrip and leaf bit methods
• Preparation of Phytophthora inoculum by using Haemocytometer, inoculation of Potato plants with Phytophthora infestans and evaluation of different fungicides against late blight of potato
• Evaluation of different fungicides as seed treatment against soil borne pathogens like Fusarium, Pythium and Rhizoctonia
• Practical experience in growing Soybean (Glycine max) and Wheat (Triticum aestivum), and management their diseases and insect pest on University Research Farm
• Mass rearing of honey bee by Doolittle method
• Proficient with farm equipment, viz. tractor, tillers, power tools, fencing, insect trap installation etc.
• Adept in identification of various horticultural and field crops, weeds insect pest and diseases
• DNA Extraction, amplification by using PCR and purification of Botrytis cinerea.
• Extraction of plant parasitic nematode through Baermann’s funnel technique
• Isolation of native strain of Biological Control Agents (BCAs) from rhizosphere; identification and evaluation of these BCAs and their metabolites against plant pathogens like Fusarium and Rhizoctonia
• Preparation of talc based bio-formulation of Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma viride and Pseudomonas fluorescens, and tested their compatibility with fungicide
• Evaluation of Trichoderma harzianum as seed treatment against foot rot of Basmati caused by Fusarium moniliformae
• Collection of data to evaluate the effect of fungicides and Biological control agents (BCAs) against black scurf of potato (Solanum tuberosum)
• Collection of the grain samples and testing for the quality control like grading size, mixing of inert material, infestation and infection of any insect pest or pathogen(s) etc.
• Evaluation of grain sample for quarantine and prepared its report
• Maintain of Oat (Avena sativa) germplasms and their multiplication, crossing, phenotypic selection of promising lines, maintenance of pedigree records and harvesting of crosses

• Graduate Research Assistant, Dr. Sandeep Jain, 2015-2018, Isolation and maintenance of fungal culture from various diseased plant parts associated with stem gummosis and slow vine decline, quick wilting and leaf blight of bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria), Extraction of fungal DNA, amplification using PCR, purification from Agarose gel and cloning ITS conserved region of fungus associated with stem gummosis and slow vine decline, quick wilting and leaf blight of bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria), Screening of available germplasm of bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) and their evaluation, In vitro and in vivo evaluation of fungicides against pathogens causing agent of stem gummosis and slow vine decline, quick wilting and leaf blight of bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) in Punjab
• Research Assistant, Department of Plant Pathology, Dr. Sandeep Jain, Tested Bioefficacy and phytotoxicity of different fungitoxicants of BASF India Limited, Tested Bioefficacy and phytotoxicity of different fungitoxicants of Bayer Crop Science Limited, Tested Bioefficacy and phytotoxicity of different fungitoxicants of ADAMA India Pvt Limited, Tested Bioefficacy and phytotoxicity of different fungitoxicants of Biostadt India Limited, Tested Bioefficacy and phytotoxicity of different fungitoxicants of Dupont India Pvt Ltd, Tested Bioefficacy and phytotoxicity of different fungitoxicants of UPL Limited, Tested Bioefficacy and phytotoxicity of different fungitoxicants of Rallis India Limited, Conducted adaptive research trials against different varieties of Muskmelon, Potato, Chilli, Brinjal, Cluster Bean, Onion, Sponge gourd

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