Balaram Sarkar

About

Dr. Balaram Sarkar is a microbiologist and environmental researcher with a PhD in Ecological Studies from the University of Kalyani. His research focuses on microbial biofertilizers, nitrogen-fixing bacteria (NFB), phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB), potassium-solubilizing bacteria (KSB), plant–microbe interactions, rhizosphere microbiology and sustainable agriculture. His research experience includes the isolation and characterization of beneficial microorganisms, development of biofertilizers, promotion of plant growth, microbial stress tolerance, resistance to antibiotics, pesticides, heavy metals and metal biosorption.

His current research interests include microbial ecology, environmental biotechnology, rhizosphere–microbe interactions and sustainable microbial technologies for soil health and nutrient management. He is particularly interested in applying molecular and genomic approaches to understand beneficial and stress-adapted microorganisms and their interactions within agricultural environments.

Employment

• University of Kalyani Research Scholar

Education

• University of Kalyani PhD
  2019 - 2025
• University of Kalyani M.Sc.-Botany--Microbiology specialization
  2016 - 2018
• Nabadwip Vidyasagar College B.Sc.
  2013 - 2016

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (9)

• Influence of Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria Screened from Soil on Chili Growth
  Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology 2026 DOI: 10.24925/turjaf.v14i3.692-696.8405
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• Exploration of potent phosphate solubilizing bacteria with evaluating pesticide, heavy metal and antibiotic resistance properties for biofertilizer application in sustainable agriculture
  Environment, Development and Sustainability 2025 DOI: 10.1007/s10668-025-06460-5
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• Screening and characterization of novel biosorbent for the removal of Cadmium from contaminated water
  Energy Nexus 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.nexus.2024.100278
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• Bioslurry as a Potential Fertilizer in Sustainable Organic Farming
  Research Advancements in Organic Farming 2023 DOI: 10.52305/hskj2568
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• Microbial Biofertilizer as an Important Tool in Managing Soil Nutrients for Sustainable Agriculture
  Research Advancements in Organic Farming 2023 DOI: 10.52305/iukh3165
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• Organic Aquaculture for Sustainable Production
  Research Advancements in Organic Farming 2023 DOI: 10.52305/ppgg7644
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• The Role of Azolla in Organic Farming
  Research Advancements in Organic Farming 2023 DOI: 10.52305/fuhr5851
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• Isolation and characterization of potential phosphate solubilizing bacteria from earthworm (Metaphire posthuma) for applying as biofertilizer
  Organic Agriculture 2022 DOI: 10.1007/s13165-022-00400-7
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• CARRIER DEVELOPMENT FOR PGPR-BIOFERTILIZER AND ITS EXPLOITATION UNDER CADMIUM AND LEAD STRESSED CONDITION
  Journal of microbiology, biotechnology and food sciences 2022 DOI: 10.55251/jmbfs.2506
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