Istkhar Rao
Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur National University, Chaudhary Charan Singh University
0000-0001-5912-513X
About
I am currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology at Banasthali Vidyapith in Rajasthan, India. As a dedicated researcher and life member of the Indian Science Congress Association, the Nematological Society of India, and the Indian Society for Parasitology, I am deeply engaged in advancing our understanding of various biological systems.
My research focuses on the taxonomy of entomopathogenic nematodes and their symbiotic bacteria, along with bacterial metabolomics and the biological control of insect pests and disease vectors. Additionally, I am exploring the innovative application of insects in plastic degradation. I am also proud to lead an ICMR-funded project aimed at managing mosquito larvae using entomopathogenic nematodes, which is currently in progress.
Employment
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Banasthali Vidyapith Assistant Professor2018 - Present
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Jaipur National University Assistant Professor2018 - 2018
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Chaudhary Charan Singh University SRF2012 - 2015
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National Institute of Malaria Research Research Assistant2011 - 2011
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Indian Agricultural Research Institute SRF2010 - 2011
Education
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Chaudhary Charan Singh University Ph.D2012 - 2017
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Chaudhary Charan Singh University M.Phil.2009 - 2010
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Chaudhary Charan Singh University M.Sc.2008 - Present
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (40)
- Secondary metabolites of Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus: Diversity, biosynthesis and biotechnological potential Save
- Characterisation, Thermal Adaptability, and Growth Kinetics of Photorhabdus luminescens: An Isolate from the Hot Climates of Rajasthan, India Save
- Characterisation, Thermal Adaptability, and Growth Kinetics of Photorhabdus luminescens: An Isolate from the Hot Climates of Rajasthan, India Save
- Integrative Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Steinernema Siamkayai Isolates from Semi-Arid India and Their Prospects for Biological Control Save
- Isolation and characterization of the thermotolerant bacterial symbiont Xenorhabdus stockiae from Steinernema siamkayai, collected from the semi-arid region of Rajasthan, India Save
- Correction: Invertebrates and Microorganisms: Potential Tools for Plastic Biomanagement Save
- Biological degradation of low-density polyethylene by Tenebrio molitor L. larvae, demonstrated through ultramicroscopy and chemical analyses Save
- The role of insects in the biodegradation of plastics Save
- Towards standardized forensic DNA practices: Comparative analysis of forensic DNA quality management systems in India and the UK Save
- Thermal tolerance and characterisation of Xenorhabdus isolates from Steinernema pakistanense in semi-arid regions of Rajasthan, India Save