Prashant Singh

Biography:

Dr. Prashant Singh received his PhD from the University of Essex, UK, and currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India. His research is at the forefront of plant-microbe interactions, with a strong focus on the role of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and Trichoderma-derived metabolites in seed priming strategies aimed at enhancing crop resilience under biotic and abiotic stresses. Dr. Singh is a recognized expert in induced growth and immune priming (IGIP), and his work employs integrative multi-omics approaches—particularly metabolomics and transcriptomics—to decode the molecular mechanisms underlying stress tolerance and intergenerational priming. His goal is to develop novel, sustainable solutions for improving crop productivity in the face of climate change. Trained in leading research institutions in the UK, USA, and Taiwan, Dr. Singh has been the recipient of several prestigious fellowships and competitive grants, including the UK Overseas Research Scholarship (ORS), USDA-NIFA, US-NSF, BBSRC-UK, and the NSC Postdoctoral Fellowship (Taiwan). He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as The Plant Cell, New Phytologist, Plant Physiology, and Plant Journal, and has published a widely used book titled Modern Principles of Biotechnology. He has also edited volumes for Springer Nature and contributed key book chapters on sustainable crop improvement. One of his research papers was ranked among the top five most cited articles by The Plant Cell and was highlighted in the Nature Index for its scientific significance. He also holds a US patent for his innovative work on plant immune priming. Dr. Singh is a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London (FLS) and a Member of the Royal Society of Biology (MRSB), in recognition of his impactful and globally relevant contributions to plant science. Deeply committed to translational research, he continues to bridge fundamental science with field-level applications to support climate-resilient, sustainable agriculture.