Manas Kumar Bag
Central Rice Research Institute, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya
About
Dr. Manas Kumar Bag, Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology) at ICAR – Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, India since 2015 and also researched at ICAR- National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi from 2011-2014 and has research experience of >25 yrs. He is Ph.D. from ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi in 2001. A major area of research is host resistance to plant diseases, identification of resistant genotypes, and bio-intensive pest management. He has publications of > 200 that include, Peer-reviewed Full papers: 59. Google Scholar Citations: 1658; h-index: 22; i10-index: 35. He presented more than 50 papers at international and national conferences that including memorial lectures, lead lectures, and invited lectures. For his contribution in the field of plant pathology/crop protection, he has been bestowed with various awards and Fellow. Delivered 11th Prof. S.B. Chattopadhyay Memorial Lecture, IMS, Kolkata; Prof. A. K. Sarabhoy memorial lecture, IPS, Kolkata; Fellow of Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi; Indian Mycological Society, Kolkata; Crop and weed Science Society, BCKV, and many others. He received the Outstanding Scientist Award 2016 at the 4th International Conference at Jodhpur and Anandprakas Award 2020 at UAS, Raichur; Awarded Prof. M.J. Narasimhan Gold Medal 2003 for best paper by IPS, New Delhi; awarded best paper presenter in International conference at Kolkata 2013, International Conference at UAS, Raichur, 2020 and in National Conference organized by Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi, 2021; State Science Congress, West Bengal, 2012; awarded best poster presenter by International Plant Nutrition Institute, Georgia, USA and Visva-Bharati, West Bengal, India, 2012; He was a guest lecturer of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University, West Bengal and Faculty Member of Post Graduate School, IARI New Delhi. He is a regular reviewer of Elsevier, Springer, Academic published journals, and many other international and national journals including Indian Phytopathology.
Employment
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Central Rice Research Institute Principal Scientist2017 - Present
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Central Rice Research Institute Senior Scientist2014 - 2017
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National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources2011 - 2014
Education
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Indian Agricultural Research Institute Ph.D1996 - 2000
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Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya M. Sc (Ag)1993 - 1996
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Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya Graduation1988 - 1992
Projects & Funding
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Publications (60)
- Comparative genomics of Eastern-Indian Ustilaginoidea virens strain NRRI-FSM-1 at whole-genome level unravels genome evolution and genetic plasticity Save
- Morpho-cultural and molecular characterization of Ustilaginoidea virens isolates collected from diverse geographical regions of India Save
- Pyramiding QTLs for durable sheath blight resistance in the popular rice variety 'Maudamani' Save
- Decoding Volatile Organic Compounds' Signatures of 14 Trichoderma Isolates to Predict Antifungal Activity against Rice Pathogens through Integrated Chemical, Multivariate, and Computational Analyses Save
- Insights Into the Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Fusarium spp. Associated With Rice Bakanae Disease in Eastern and North-Eastern India Using Microsatellite Markers Save
- Comparative proteomic analysis of resistant and susceptible aromatic rice landraces in response to blast pathogen, Magnaporthe oryzae Save
- Determination of the pathogen causing grain discolouration of rice Save
- Exploring Ustilaginoidea virens, the causal agent of false smut of rice disease: A comprehensive study of infection dynamics, effectors, and genetic structure (vol 208, 107987, 2025) Save
- Exploring Ustilaginoidea virens, the causal agent of false smut of rice disease: A comprehensive study of infection dynamics, effectors, and genetic structure Save
- Identification and validation of novel source of resistance to downy mildew in cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Save