Where did you grow up?
India
Where are you currently doing research?
South Dakota State University
Who are you working with?
Shyam Solanki
Describe your research project.
I am working on Host-pathogen-soil interaction in soybean white mold Patho system.
What are your career goals/plans for after you’re done with your current position?
To be a post doc and continue in academia.
What is your favorite fungus and why?
White mold because of its ability to not produce sexual spores and still survive the harsh environment.
Who is your mycology role model?
Anton de Bary
Any great stories from fieldwork?
While doing my soil sampling, I had a fierce encounter with with a snake and deer at same time.
What is something inspiring or useful that you learned from your experiences in mycology?
Life is hard and be like fungus grow where ever you can find space.
What do you like to do in your free time? What are your hobbies?
I like to sing and go for hikes.
Which awards would you like to brag about?
Gold medalist in Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree.
Anything else you’d like to talk about, leave here!
I was first to report a new fusarium pathogen on soybean from US.
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