Purushothaman Natarajan

Dr. Purushothaman Natarajan serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agriculture, Food, and Resource Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), operating within the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences. His academic role integrates teaching with research focused on global agricultural challenges.

His research centers on food security solutions for Africa, specifically through plant pest diagnostics, in vitro propagation techniques, and clean plant production systems. This work emphasizes capacity building by training researchers to implement sustainable agricultural practices in resource-limited settings, addressing critical crop vulnerability issues.

Dr. Natarajan's 2025 publication in In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology-Plant demonstrates his commitment to developing practical frameworks for agricultural advancement in Africa. His research portfolio shows strong alignment with UMES' land-grant mission, focusing on applied plant science solutions for real-world food security challenges.