Dr. Ratul Nath

Dr. Ratul Nath
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Department of Botany
Date of Joining: -/-/-
Mobile: +91-9707914210 (M), +91-8876211051(Whatsapp)
E-mail: rnath286@gmail.com / ratul@biswanathcollege.in
Area of Specialization: Microbiology

Professional Qualification: 

  • Ph.D. in Life Sciences and Bioinformatics, 2015, AUS, Area: Endophytic microbiology of tea.
  • M.Sc. in Life Sciences (Botany), Department of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam-786004.

Skills and expertise: Microbial Culture, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, Gel electrophoresis, RFLP, ELISA.DNA Sequencing, Bioinformatics, Animal cell culture

Carrier Highlights: 

  • 1st class 1st position in M.Sc.
  • Got INSPIRE Fellowship from DST, India, IF-10477
  • First Ph.D. in Endophytic Microorganism of tea in NE India.

Awards:  Dr. Radhakrishnan Award to Dr. RatulNath for achievement in Science, education and research. May -01, 2019.

Research Experience: 

  • Major research project completed: “To prepare a suitable consortium of microorganisms to develop a standard starter culture for locally prepared rice beer by Deori community of Assam”. Funding agency-DBT India.
  • PhD. Research: “A study on endophytic microbial inoculants of Camellia sinensis L. and their evaluation for promoting plant growth”. Assam University, Silchar.
  • MSc. thesis: Physical and microbial analysis of different soil samples of Dibrugarh district and their alkaline phosphatase and nitrate reductase activity. 

Invited deliveries: 

  • Key note speaker in INFES 2019.
  • Invited as resource person for the workshop “Techniques in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics” BirJhoraMahavidyalaya, Bangaigaon, 2014. 
  • Training of Schools teachers on use of Foldscope (paper microscope) at Darrang district on 27th August, 2019. Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Scieince& Technology, Mangaldai College.
  • Invited as resource person for Orientation of Higher Secondary Teachers in Birjhora Higher secondary School, Bongaigaon, 2014.
  • Invited as visiting professor in Department of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University.  

Activities related to Academic institution: 

  • Coordinator of UGC sponsored career oriented programme “Certificate course in Tea Husbandry.” Biswanath college, Chariali. (2016-cont.)
  • Coordinator of College Beautification committee, Biswanath College, Chariali, 2017
  • Convenor of MHRD Institutions Innovation Cell, Biswanath College.
  • Assistant Coordinator of IQAC, Biswanath College. (2017-cont.)
  • Assistant coordinator of Institutional level Biotech. Hub, Biswanath College. (2016-cont.)
  • Coordinator of collaborative activities with ICT academy. 

Seminars/workshops conducted: 

  • Joint convener of National seminar on “Advances in Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge for sustainable Development: special reference to N.E. India” (ABITRAK-NE-2020) organised by Deptt. of Botany, Biswanath College, 10-11 Aug., 2020.
  • Coordinator of Multidisciplinary career counselling series-Academics, organised by IIC, Biswanath College, 21 Aug., 2020.

Sequences submitted to Gene Bank:

  1. Cladosporium sp. F9 SB-2013 internal transcribed spacer 1, partial sequence; 5.8S ribosomal RNA gene, complete sequence; and internal transcribed spacer 2, partial sequence GenBank: KC894921.1
  2. Fusarium sp. F8 SB-2013 18S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence; internal transcribed spacer1 and 5.8S ribosomal RNA gene, complete sequence; and internal transcribed spacer 2, partial sequence. GenBank: KC894920.1
  3. Penicillium sp. F3 SB-2013 internal transcribed spacer 1, partial sequence; 5.8S ribosomal RNA gene and internal transcribed spacer 2, complete sequence; and 28S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence. GenBank: KC894917.1
  4. Penicillium sp. F5 SB-2013 internal transcribed spacer 1, partial sequence; 5.8S ribosomal RNA gene, complete sequence; and internal transcribed spacer 2, partial sequence. GenBank: KC894918.1
  5. Penicillium sp. F7 SB-2013 internal transcribed spacer 1, partial sequence; 5.8S ribosomal RNA gene, complete sequence; and internal transcribed spacer 2, partial sequence. GenBank: KC894919.1
  6. Penicillium sp. F10 SB-2013 18S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence; internal transcribed spacer 1 and 5.8S ribosomal RNA gene, complete sequence; and internal transcribed spacer 2, partial sequence. GenBank: KC894922.1
  7. Penicillium sp. F1 SB-2013 internal transcribed spacer 1, partial sequence; 5.8S ribosomal RNA gene, complete sequence; and internal transcribed spacer 2, partial sequenc. GenBank: KC894916.1
  8. Bacillus pumilus strain RN 1 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence GenBank: KF225783.1
  9. Staphylococcus gallinarum strain RN 2 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence GenBank: KF225784.1
  10. Bacillus cereus strain RN 5 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence GenBank: KF225785.1
  11. Bacillus flexus strain RN 6 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence GenBank: KF225786.1
  12. Pseudomonas sp. RN 8 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence GenBank: KF225787.1
  13. Staphylococcus sp. RN 10 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence GenBank: KF225788.1
  14. Bacillus flexus strain RN 11 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence GenBank: KF225789.1
  15. Pseudomonas rhodesiae strain RN 12 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence GenBank: KF225790.1

Research Paper Presented: 

  • R. Nath, G. D. Sharma and M. Barooah. (2012). Screening of Endophytic microorganisms of Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) for Plant Growth Promoting Substances. International Conference on Biodiversity Conservation and Environmental Health. Assam University, Silchar. 16-17 March, 2012.
  • R. Nath, G. D. Sharma and M. Barooah (2012). Production of plant growth promoting substances by endophytic fungal isolates of tea (Camellia sinensis L.). National Seminar on “Biodiversity of the North East With Special Reference To Brahmaputra Valley”. Majuli College, Kamalabari. Majuli. 26th April 2012.
  • R. Nath, G. D. Sharma and M. Barooah (2012). Isolation And Characterization of Endophytic Microorganisms from Tea (Camellia sinensis L.). National Seminar on “Biotechnology Research in Sustainable Development”. Dibrugarh University. 27-28 February. 
  • R. Nath, D. R. Rabha, G. D. Sharma, R. C. Boro and M. Barooah (2011). Population dynamics of endophytic microorganisms in Camellia sinensis L. National Seminar On “Biochemical and Biotechnological Approaches for Bio Resource Management Of North East India Towards Sustainable Rural Development”. Biswanath College of Agriculture. Sonitpur. 11-12 November. 
  • R. Nath, G. D. Sharma and M. Barooah (2013). Phosphate and Zinc Solubilizing Activity of EndophyticPenicillium Sp. Isolated from Tea (Camellia sinensis L.)                                                              UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Research in Biological Sciences for Sustainable Development with the Application of Mathematics and Allied Branches. May 10-11.
  • Diganggana Talukdar, R. K. Dantre, RatulNath, GunajitGoswami. (2013). Non-conventional Management for Myrothecium Leaf Spot of Soybean (Glycine Max L.). UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Research in Biological Sciences for Sustainable Development with the Application of Mathematics and Allied Branches. May 10-11.
  • Ratul Nath, G. D. Sharma &MadhumitaBarooah (2014). Endophytic Bacillus sp. isolated from tea (C. sinensis L.) leaves: a promising antifungal and plant growth promoting agent.
  • Ratul Nath, G. D. Sharma &MadhumitaBarooah (2019). Evaluation of biofertilizer potential of Endophytic microbial consortium isolated from tea bush (Camellia sinensis L.) INFES Guwahati University.
  • Ratul Nath, G. D. Sharma &MadhumitaBarooah (20118). Fungal endophytes isolated from Tea (Camellia sinensis L. (O) Kuntze) shrubs and their plant growth promoting activities. ADP College, Nagaon. 
  • Ratul Nath, Robert Dahanga (2019). Entrepreneurship potentiality and Microbial Analysis of the Starter Cake of Suze, the Traditional Rice Beer of Deori Community, Assam, India. IIE, Guwahati. 
  • Ratul Nath, Robert Dahanga (2019). Microbial and food value analysis of traditional rice beer prepared by Deori community of Assam. Nowgaon College, Assam.

Book chapters published

  • Dulumoni Tamuly, RatulNath and Mithra Dey (2019). Acute and chronic effects of organophosphate pesticide (Chlorpyrifos) to amphibian tadpoles (Polypedatesteraiensis). Role of Biodiversity conservation in promotion of adventure tourism and entrepreneurship. 
  • Dulumoni Tamuly, RatulNath and Mithra Dey (2020). Food and feeding habit of polypedatestetaiensis ( Rhacophoridae) tadpoles from cachar district of Assam. Environmental issues and policies in India.
  • RatulNath (2013). Simplified Protocols for Estimation of Plant Growth Promoting Activities by Microorganisms. Modern approach to microbiology and allied biosciences. Kaustabhprakashan, Dibrugarh, Assam, India.
  • RatulNath (2013). Isolation and Characterization of Endophytes. Modern approach to microbiology and allied biosciences. Kaustabhprakashan, Dibrugarh, Assam, India.

Research paper published: 

  • Tamuly D. and Nath R. (2020). Acute and chronic effects of imidacloprid to anuran tadpoles ( polypedatesteraiensis). Research journal of chemistry and environment. 24(10), 25-30
  • Ratul Nath, G. D. Sharma & M. Barooah (2018). Endophytic Bacillus spp. of Camellia sinensis (L.) and their plant growth promoting activities. International Journal of Life Sciences Research Vol. 6, Issue 2, pp: (106-118)
  • Ratul Nath, G. D. Sharma & M. Barooah (2015). Impact of agrochemicals on endophytic bacterial population in tea (Camellia sinensis L.) shrubs, International Journal of Pure And Applied Bioscience. 3 (2): 542-546.
  • Ratul Nath, G. D. Sharma & M. Barooah (2015). Plant growth promoting endophytic fungi isolated from tea (Camellia sinensis) shrubs of Assam, India. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 13(3): 877-891.
  • Ratul Nath, Swarna Devi, Ananda Nath, G.D. Sharma, MadhumitaBarooah (2014). A Few Common Traditional Phytotherapies Among Nath (Yogi) Community of Majuli Island. International Journal of Pure And Applied Bioscience. 2 (3): 71-76.
  • Ratul Nath, G. D. Sharma & M. Barooah (2013). Screening of endophytic bacterial isolates of tea (Camellia sinensisL.) roots for their multiple plant growth promoting activities. International journal of Agriculture Environment and Biotechnology. 6(2): 211-215.
  • R. Nath, G. D. Sharma and M. Barooah (2012). Efficiency of Tricalcium Phosphate Solubilization by Two Different EndophyticPenicillium sp. Isolated from Tea (Camellia sinensis L.). European Journal of Experimental Biology, 2 (4):1354-1358.
  • R. Nath and R. Samanta (2012). Soil pH, microbial population, nitrate reductase and alkaline phosphatase activities of different environment of Dibrugarh district, Assam. Advances in Applied Science Research, 2012, 3 (3):1772-1775.