Indian Journal of Plant and Soil

I Supriya Mondal, Ph.D. Scholar in Plant Pathology at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India. I completed my B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture from The Neotia University, West Bengal, and my M.Sc. in Mycology and Plant Pathology from the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. I have qualified the UGC-NET in Environmental Science in December 2024, June 2025, and December 2025, as well as the ASRB-NET in Plant Pathology (2025).

My research interests encompass molecular plant pathology, plant virology, mycology, metabolomics, soil microflora, and plant disease management. I am particularly interested in understanding plant–pathogen interactions and exploring innovative and sustainable approaches for disease management, including molecular and RNA-based strategies.

I have contributed to scientific research through research publications, book chapters, and scientific articles. My research publication on exogenously applied double-stranded RNAs as a strategy to trigger RNA silencing for sustainable plant disease management reflects my interest in emerging molecular approaches for crop protection. I have also contributed book chapters on metabolomics and plant disease resistance and major diseases of cucurbits, along with scientific articles on biocontrol and sericulture.

I have actively participated in national and international scientific conferences, workshops, and specialized training programmes covering genome engineering and gene editing, cytogenomic approaches, molecular plant pathology, bioengineering, digital science, and plant disease management. I have presented my research through oral and poster presentations at several scientific platforms and received the Best Oral Presentation Award at an International Conference on Agriculture and Allied Sciences focused on climate-smart agriculture.

Alongside my research activities, I have developed substantial experience in scientific peer review and scholarly communication. I have served as a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals and scholarly publications in the fields of plant pathology, plant and soil sciences, environmental sciences, biotechnology, microbiology, agricultural sciences, and related disciplines. I am also a member of the Asian Phytopathological Society.

As an Editorial Board Member and peer reviewer, I am committed to maintaining high standards of scientific quality, ensuring rigorous and constructive peer review, promoting research integrity, and supporting the dissemination of reliable and impactful scientific knowledge. I look forward to contributing my academic background, interdisciplinary research interests, and reviewing experience to the advancement of high-quality research in plant pathology, plant health, molecular biology, and sustainable agriculture.

Ph. D . Student

N.A.

Assam Agricultural University

Barbheta, Jorhat MB and OG Part

Jorhat

India

785013

Email : supriya.mondal.adj25@aau.ac.in