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Post Graduate Student Thesis

Details of the M.Sc. theses in progress

Sr.No.

Name and Admn. No.

Title of thesis

Name of Major Advisor

1

Akriti

(S-2021-30-001)

Studies on isolation and screening of cellulolytic bacteria from the rumen of chegu (Pashmina) goats of Himachal Pradesh

Mr. Rajinder Kumar

2

Partiksha Rana

(S-2021-30-003)

Study on Lactic acid bacteria screening from Yak milk from Lahaul-Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh

Mr. Rajinder Kumar

3

Rishika Mahajan

(S-2021-30-004)

Exploring niche specific bacterial communities associated with red rice varieties from Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh

Dr. Rishi Mahajan

4

Rishav Sharma

(S-2021-30-005)

Exploration of indigenous bacterial strains for liquid biofertilizer formulation from Himachal Pradesh

Mr. Rajinder Kumar

5

Shweta Sagar

(S-2021-30-006)

Bioprospecting of cow dung microflora and its bioformulation from Himachali Pahari and Jersey cow for plant growth promoting potential

Dr. Abhishek Walia

6

Shivani

(S-2022-30-001)

Exploration of halophytes for plant growth promoting rhizobacteria around the salt mines of Himachal Pradesh

Dr. Abhishek Walia

 

 

M.Sc. Thesis Completed

Sr.No.

Name and Admn. No.

Title of thesis

Name of Major Advisor

Date and Year of completion

1

Ms. Radhika Gulari

(S-95-30-08)

Production and evaluation of some fermented products from unmarketable kinnow fruit

Dr.C.R.Sharma

31.12.1997

2

Ms.Neelam Kumari

(S-95-30-06)

Seasonal periodicity of coliforms in some water bodies around Palampur

Dr.K.K.R.Bhardwaj

04.02.1998

3

Mr.Rajesh Rana

(S-95-30-07)

Studies on the antimicrobial activity of Eupatorium weed on nitrogen fixing and biogas producing microorganisms

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

16.12.1997

4

Ms.Amita

(S-95-30-05)

Studies on the production of thermostable proteinase from psychrotrophicPseudomonasfragi

Dr.VasuPunj

16.04.1998

5

Mr.Rajinder Kumar

(S-95-30-09)

Effect of anaerobic digestion on survival of some selected pathogen bacteria

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

20.05.1998

6

Mr.Ramesh Chand

(S-96-30-05)

Isolation and identification of lipolyticpsychrotrophic pseudomonas spp. From perishable foods

Dr.VasuPunj

29.09.1998

7

Mr.Shivesh Sharma

(S-96-30-06)

Study on the comparative performance of different isolates of Rhizobium sp. On the symbiotic parameters and the production of black gram (Gignamungi (L.) Hepper)

Dr.C.R.Sharma

28.07.1998

8

Ms. Shweta Chambial

(S-96-30-07)

Volatilization of insoluble phosphate by microorganisms isolated from an Alfisol

Sh.M.K.Gupta

17.08.1998

9

Ms. Maya Devi

(S-97-30-04)

Evaluation of apple pomace as a substrate for generation of Biogas

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

21.08.1999

10

Mr. Rajeev Kumar

(S-97-30-05)

Utilization of apple pomace as Phosphocompost through microbial and mineral enrichment

Mr.M.K.Gupta

15.09.2000

11

Ms. Geetika Banta

(S-98-30-06)

Evaluation of nitrogen enriched Phosphocompost as a source of nitrogen phosphorus in wheat crop

Dr.S.P.Dev

06.12.2000

12

Ms. Pooja Suneja (S-98-30-07)

Microbiological studies on optimization of phosphate level in composting

Dr.C.R.Shearma

06.12.2000

13

Ms. Raj Saini

(S-99-30-05)

Anaerobic digestion of lantana weed for generation of biogas

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

08.11.2001

14

Ms. Sunita

(S-99-30-06)

Studies on microbial diversity during mesophilic land thermophilic phases of composting.

Dr. C.R. Sharma

23.10.2001

15

Ms. Anuja Acharya

(S-2000-30-06)

Biomethanation of Poultry droppings under psychrophilic conditions

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

14.11.2002

16

Ms. Pratibha Vyas

(S-2000-30-08)

Isolation and characterization of phosphate solubilizing bacter from the Rhizosphere of green manuring crops

Sh.M.K.Gupta

13.11.2002

17

Ms. RajniVerma

(S-2000-30-09)

Studies on microbial biodiversity under different cattle shed waste management systems

Dr.C.R.Sharma

19.10.2002

18

Ms. Shikha Kalotra

(S-2000-30-10)

Processing and utilization of poplar leaves as Phosphocompost and its evaluation in soybean crops

Dr.S.P.Dev

05.12.2002

19

Mr. Ajay Kumar

(S-2001-30-07)

Studies on augmentation of nitrogen in Phosphocompost through Rhizobium-sun hemp symbiosis and its evaluation in paddy crops

Dr.S.P.Dev

15.12.2003

20

Ms. Chhaya Katoch

(S-2001-30-08)

Documentation land microbiological examination of traditional fermented products of LahaulandSpiti areas of Himachal Pradesh

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

08.09.2003

21

Mr. Pardeep Kumar

(S-2001-30-09)

Microbiological studies on the environmental impacat of city waste management around Palampur.

Dr.C.R. Sharma

23.09.2003

22

Ms. Shiphali Katoch

(S-2001-30-10)

Studies on lthe comparative efficiency of the local phosphate-solubilizing bacterial isolates on the phosphate availability in Soybean

Sh.M.K.Gupta

08.12.2003

23

Ms. Shivani

(S-2001-30-11)

Utilization of Clippings of Lantana camera under different wastes management practices in wheat crop

Dr.S.P.Dev

24.11.2003

24

Mr.Brajesh Kaistha

(S-2002-30-06)

Anaerobic processing of Ageratum for generation of biogas

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

18.06.2004

25

Ms. Meenakshi

(S-2002-30-07)

Studies on microbiological dynamics in an aquaculture ecosystem under mid-hill conditions of North-West Himalayas

Dr.C.R.Sharma

07.02.2005

26

Ms. Pushpa Kumari

(S-2002-30-08)

Long term effects of chemical fertilizers and amendments on microbial dynamics in acidic soils of Western Himalayas

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

08.04.2005

27

Ms. Smita Rana

(S-2002-30-09)

Studies on the antifungal activity exhibited by phosphate solubilizing microorganisms

Sh. M.K. Gupta

08.04.2005

28

Ms. Arti Guleria

(S-2003-30-07)

Comparative evaluation of yeast isolates of alcoholic beverages of Lahaul and Spiti area of Himachal Pradesh

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

15.10.2005

29

Mr. A.Prasath

(S-2003-30-08)

Studies on antimicrobial activity of essential oils of certain aromatic plants of Himachal Pradesh

Sh.M.K.Gupta

01.10.2005

30

Ms. Poonam

(S-2003-30-09)

Studies on periodical microbial dynamics under direct soil incorporation of green plant biomass of Eupatorium

Dr.C.R. Sharma

09.01.2006

31

Ms. Pratibha Sharma

(S-2003-30-10)

Studies on Plant Growth Promoting rhizobacteria associated with soybean crop under mid hill conditions of Himachal Pradesh

Dr.C.R.Sharma

09.01.2006

32

Ms.Nisha

(S-2003-30-12)

Anaerobic digestion of vegetable waste

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

15.10.2005

33

Ms. Aditi Sourabh (S-2004-30-02)

Phosphate solubilization and siderophore production by microorganisms isolated from the rhizophere of selected aromatic plants

Sh.M.K.Gupta

13.10.2006

34

Ms. Rajni Ohri

(S-2004-30-03)

Studies on periodic incidences of coliforms in some water bodies around Kangra Township of Himachal Pradesh

Dr.C.R.Sharma

04.01.2007

35

Mr. Sumeet Mahajan

(S-2004-30-04)

Long term effects of chemical fertilizers and amendments on soil enzymes in acidic soils of Western Himalayas

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

29.12.2007

36

Ms. Nandina Kanoujia

(S-2005-30-01)

Studies on the effect of dual inoculation of Rhizobium and some plant growth promoting Rhizobacteria on the symbiotic parameters of soybean

Dr.C.R.Sharma

29.09.2007

37

Ms. Natasha

(S-2005-30-02)

Preparation and testing of immobilized inocula of yeast isolates obtained from indigenous fermented alcoholic beverages of Himachal Pradesh

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

01.10.2007

38

Ms. Neemisha

(S-2005-30-03)

Molecular characterization of yeast isolates of traditional fermented food products of trial areas of Himachal Pradesh

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

01.10.2007

39

Ms. Swati Sood

(S-2005-30-04)

Studies on the Mycorrhizal association of some horticultural plants around Palampur

Dr.C.R.Sharma

24.09.2007

40

Ms. Anamika Jain

(S-2006-30-01)

Analysis of indigenous yeast isolates of Western Himalayas for amylolytic enzymes

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

14.08.2008

41

Ms. SheetalSood

(S-2006-30-04)

Studies on the mycorrhizal association of some economically important forest trees of KangraValley

Dr.C.R.Sharma

14.08.2008

42

Mr. ManojNegi

(S-2003-30-13)

Studies on Nodulation Status of Off-Season Peas of Kinnour District in Himachal Pradesh

Dr.C.R.Sharma

16.05.2009

43

Mr. Mohinder Pal

(S-2007-30-01)

Retting of flax for extraction of fibre : Microbiological approach

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

22.08.2009

44

Ms. Monu Jariyal

(S-2007-30-02)

Evaluation of biofertilizers potential on production of white button mushroom

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

11.09.2009

45

Ms. Reetika

(S-2007-30-04)

Analysis of indigenous yeast isolates of Himachal Pradesh for pectinolytic activity

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

21.08.2009

46

Ms.Ruchi Sharma

(S-2007-30-05)

Studies on diversity of plant growth promoting bacteria in the substrate of white button mushroom

Sh.M.K.Gupta

26.10.2009

47

Ms. Sohini Walia

(S-2007-30-06)

Fermentation of Seabuckthorn (HippophaerhamnoidesL.) juice with indigenous yeast isolates

Sh.M.K.Gupta

21.08.2009

48

Ms. Gitanjali

(S-2008-30-20)

Co-immobilization studies with indigenous amylolytic and alcoholic yeasts for fermentation of starchy substrates

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

13.08.2010

49

Ms. Keshani

(S-2008-30-21)

Optimization of production parameters for amylolytic enzyme from indigenous yeast of Western Himalayas

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

13.08.2010

50

Ms. Madhu Kumari

 

(S-2008-30-22)

Salt-tolerant phosphate solubilizing bacteria isolated from the rhizosphere of plants growing around the salt mines of Himachal Pradesh

Sh.M.K.Gupta

13.08.2010

51

Ms. Sapna Thakur

(S-2008-30-23)

Studies on some plant growth promoting traits in bacteria isolated from Vermiwash

Sh.M.K.Gupta

21.08.2010

52

Mr. Gaurav Sood

(S-2009-30-29)

Microbiological studies on Agnihotra, a technique of Organic Farming

Dr.M.K.Gupta

25.8.2011

53

Ms. Himankshi

(S-2009-30-30)

Probiotic diversity of butter milk, a biocontrol agent in organic farming

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

20.6.2011

54

Ms. Rajni Devi (S-2009-30-31) (SF)

Studies on microbial diversity and plant growth promoting activity of termite mount soil

Dr.M.K.Gupta

25.8.2011

55

Mr. ShobitThapa

(S-2009-30-32)

Evaluation of tolerance level of indigenous biofertilizer isolate against some common pesticides

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

30.9.2011

56

Ms. Nandita Sharma

(S-2010-30-30)

Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of Ajugabracteosa (Neelkanthi) against human and phytopathogens.

Dr.M.K.Gupta

22.9.12

57

Ms. Nisha Chauhan

(S-2010-30-31)

Purification and characterization of bacteriocin(s) of Lactobacillus spp. obtained from fermented foods of Himachal Pradesh

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

22.9.12

58

Ms. Poonam Sharma

(S-2010-30-32)

Behaviour of indigenous plant growth promoting rhizo bacteria under different stress conditions.

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

22.9.12

59

Ms. Kalpana Rana

(S-2010-30-28)

Purification and characterization of bacteriocin(s) of Enterococcus spp. obtained from fermented foods of Himachal Pradesh

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

6.10.12

60

Ms. Meghna Sharma

(S-2010-30-29)

Biodiversity of Listeria spp. in dairy products and their interaction with indigenous probiotics

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

19.11.2012

61

Ms. Aakriti Sharma

(S-2011-30-11)

Biodiversity of Listeria spp. in meat and meat products and their interaction with indigenous probiotics

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

7.9.2013

62

Ms. Aditi Chauhan

(S-2011-30-12)

Studies on exopolysaccharides production by indigenous Lactic acid bacteria

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

31.8.2013

63

Ms. Bindu Devi (S-2012-30-011)

Optimization of growth conditions of indigenous probiotics Lactobacillus species and their interaction studies with food borne pathogens

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

10.10.2014

64

Ms.Anita

(S-2012-30-009)

Studies on rhizosphere bacterial diversity associated with Arnebiaeuchroma (Ratanjot)

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

20.10.2014

65

Ms. Bindu Thakur

(S-2012-30-010)

To assess the probiotics potential of microorganisms incorporated in marketable food products

Dr.S.S.Kanwar

20.10.2014

66

Ms. Shivani Anand Sharma

(S-2013-30-11)

Study on cellulolytic bacteria from the rumen of migratory sheep of Himachal Pradesh

Dr. Birbal Singh

12.08.2015

67

Ms. Ritu Sharma

(S-2013-30-10)

Evaluation of biofilm formation potential of bacterial isolates fron hot water spring of Manikarn Himachal Pradesh

Dr. S.S. Kanwar

29.07.2015

68

Ms. Kavita Rana

(S-2013-30-09)

Study on cellulolytic bacteria from the rumen of migratory goats of Himachal Pradesh

Dr. S.S.Kanwar

14.08.2015