At the Centre of Research for Development, Parul University, Vadodara (Gujarat), the Mycology laboratory was set up during the month of March 2020 with the purpose of developing mycological practices especially for rapidly assimilating and learning, research processes applicable to fungal strain improvement for high level production of extracellular cellulases. Also, the lab is intended towards finding second-generation biofules such as bioethanol. Alongside, the laboratory is working for developing early phase identification techniques for mycoses caused by a group of molds as well as criminal investigations based on mycological evidences. The laboratory is well equipped with the facilities for performing routine microbiological practices by using traditional procedures and automated equipment.
Ongoing Project
Title of the Project:
Strain Development of Fungal Isolates for High Cellulase Activity for Biomass Saccharification
Funding Agency:
Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission under Research and Development Project Scheme
Ongoing Additional Projects
Enhanced cellulase production through directed-evolution of fungi;
Bio-sorption of dyes for eco-friendly wastewater treatment;
Myco-nanoremediation for removing heavy metals and dyes from sewage;
Synthesis of different nanoparticles with anti-mycotic properties;
We delve into the growing concern of antifungal resistance, identifying mechanisms and potential solutions to combat this global health threat.
FT-IR spectroscopy for Candida sp. differentiation in medical mycology
Associated Faculty Dr. Harjeet Singh
Junior Research Fellow Ms. Srushti Jasani
M.Sc.
Ph,D. Scholar Ms. Anjali Gupta
M.Sc