Applications of Biosurfactant in Agriculture

Dr. Inamuddin, is an Assistant professor at Department of Applied Chemistry, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He has extensive research experience in multidisciplinary fields of analytical chemistry, materials chemistry, electrochemistry, renewable energy and environmental science. He has worked on different research projects funded by various government agencies and universities and is the recipient of awards, including the Fast-Track Young Scientist Award and young researcher of the year award-2020 of the university. His current research interests include ion exchange materials, a sensor for heavy metal ions, biofuel cells, supercapacitors and bending actuators. Prof. Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji is a full Professor at the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Sciences and the Director of Research and Innovation, Edo State University Uzairue (EDSU), Edo State, Nigeria. He formerly served as the Acting Director of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer, Head of the Department of Microbiology, and Sub Dean of the Faculty of Science. Currently, he holds the positions of Chairman of the Grant Committee and Dean of the Faculty of Science at EDSU.Prof. Adetunji is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology in the UK. Additionally, he serves as a Visiting Professor and the Executive Director of the Center for Biotechnology at Precious Cornerstone University, Nigeria. His research centers on applying biological techniques and microbial bioprocesses to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and contribute to advancements in agriculture.

• 1. Post-harvest management of fruits and vegetables2. Biological control activity of biosurfactant against Plant Pathogen3. Application of biosurfactant as a replacement to synthetic surfactant used in pesticide industries4. Biosurfactant as Biostimulant: Factors Responsible for Plant Growth Promotions5. Production and Commercialization of biosurfactant for Plant Disease Management6. Significant of advanced methodologies for effective production of biosurfactant from diverse microbial population most especially from uncultivated agricultural soil7. Cultivation of biosurfactant on Cheap Energy Sources most especially on agricultural wastes8. Application of biosurfactant as antibiotics for the management of diseases affecting livestock9. Application of biosurfactants for the management of mycotoxins10. Screening of efficient strains of agrobiotechnological significant that could produce a high yield of biosurfactant11. The potential of biosurfactant for improving the bioavailability of nutrient for beneficial plant-associated microbes12. Synergetic effect of biosurfactant with bioherbicides and their effectiveness in the management of weeds13. Understanding Mechanisms Underlying genes regulating the production of biosurfactant14. Molecular and cultural techniques for the characterization of biosurfactant producing strains15. Microbial biostimulants in protecting against nematodes16. Microbial biostimulants for the management of insect pests and diseases17. Biosurfactant for soil bioremediation