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Gyaneshwar Prasad is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM). He holds a PhD in Biology from the University of Baroda (India, 1998), an MSc in Biochemistry (University of Baroda, 1990), and a BSc in Biology (Osmania University, 1988). His research focuses on symbiotic interactions between plants and microbes, particularly in non-legume crops like rice, to enhance agricultural sustainability through nitrogen fixation and microbial colonization mechanisms.
Key research areas include rhizobial-cereal interactions, bacterial sulfur metabolism in symbiotic/pathogenic contexts, and mechanisms governing plant colonization by beneficial microbes. His work combines genomic, transcriptomic, and ecological approaches to study symbiosis evolution, soil microbiome dynamics, and crop yield optimization.
Recent studies highlight his exploration of biofilm formation in Rhizobium sp. IRBG74, transcriptomic responses to plant rhizospheres, and the role of rhamnose O-antigens in symbiotic compatibility with Mimosa pudica. He has also investigated sulfur metabolic pathways critical for nitrogen fixation in legumes and pathogenesis in Salmonella.
Publications span 20+ years, emphasizing symbiotic mechanisms, microbial adaptation, and agricultural biotechnology. His work contributes to understanding how microbes can be harnessed to reduce fertilizer dependency and improve crop resilience in changing environments.
