Debasis Mitra

@icar-nrri.in

Researcher (Plant-Microbe Interactions)
ICAR-National Rice Research Institute

Debasis Mitra

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Plant Microbe Interactions, Soil Microbiology, Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi, Environmental Microbiology, Strigolactone
4690

Scholar Citations

36

Scholar h-index

95

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Promoting a sustainable agriculture practice by recycling of waste generated in the Indian Himalayan Region: a dual approach towards achieving SDG 11, 12, and 15
    A Srivastava, S Gangola, A Rani, P Panneerselvam, D Mitra
    Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability 81, 101645 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Recent Developments Regarding the Causes, Effects, and Methods of Bioremediation of Microplastics
    N Kumari, R Kumar, D Mitra, A Ray
    Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 237 (13), 770 , 2026
    2026
  • Microbial Siderophores for Agricultural Productivity
    D Mitra, A Madan, A Rani
    John Wiley & Sons , 2026
    2026
  • Siderophores as Biofertilizers: Enhancing Nutrient Availability
    S Sharma, R Karmakar, A Madan, D Jabborova, R Kumar, D Mitra
    Microbial Siderophores for Agricultural Productivity: Perspectives of Use in … , 2026
    2026
  • Influence of Siderophores on Plant Stress Tolerance
    R Kumar, D Mitra, Y Rasmi, A Madan, R Karmakar, S Adjelković
    Microbial Siderophores for Agricultural Productivity: Perspectives of Use in … , 2026
    2026
  • Overview of Siderophores: Types and Functions
    R Kumar, A Madan, ET Akange, R Karmakar, D Mitra
    Microbial Siderophores for Agricultural Productivity: Perspectives of Use in … , 2026
    2026
  • Emerging role of hydrophobins as a novel bio-surfactant and its multifaceted applications for sustainable practices: a mini-review
    A Srivastava, G Jevtić, J Milenković, S Andjelković, S Thankappan, ...
    Archives of Microbiology 208 (6), 298 , 2026
    2026
  • Harnessing of Soil Microbiome for Sustainable Agriculture
    D Mitra, M Pellegrini, L Koolman
    Bacteria 5 (2), 29 , 2026
    2026
  • Cytokine and chemokine dysregulation by microbial biofilm components: mechanisms and clinical implications
    A Ganguly, S Das, S Pal, R Kaibarta, S Mahapatra, M Ganguly, MC Sahu, ...
    Archives of microbiology 208 (8), 387 , 2026
    2026
  • Sustainable Valorization of Algal Biomass in Fish Nutrition and Dietetics: A Critical Review and Scientometric Study
    S Chattaraj, A Ganguly, D Mitra, H Thatoi, PK Das Mohapatra
    Waste and Biomass Valorization, 1-33 , 2026
    2026
  • Harnessing the potential role of Lignocellulolytic Microbial Consortia for Rapid Decomposition of Rice Straw
    B Sonth, T Sodimalla, KK SIVA KATYAYANI, VK Nallagatla, L P Chandran, ...
    Frontiers in Microbiology 17, 1825309 , 2026
    2026
  • Bioremediation and Biosorption Technologies for Sustainable Industrial Wastewater Management
    R Kumar, S Chattaraj, D Mitra
    Industrial Biotechnology for Sustainability and Circular Economy, 53 , 2026
    2026
  • Impact of Fire and Heat Stress on Soil Microorganisms: A Review of Community Changes, Molecular Responses and Plant‐Beneficial Roles
    MC Orozco‐Mosqueda, A Flores‐Piña, A Kumar, FI Parra‐Cota, ...
    Environmental Microbiology Reports 18 (2), e70247 , 2026
    2026
  • Shifting disease dynamics: effect of climate change on plant pathogens and their management in field crops
    B Farda, E Sabbi, R Fares, R Djebaili, A Mignini, D Mitra, M Pellegrini
    Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 1-23 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 3
  • Unearthing and Harnessing the Role of Microbial Biofilms in Soil Ecosystems: Structure, Function and Potential for Enhancing Soil Integrity and Climate Mitigation
    Y Joshi, R Karmakar, S Andjelković, G Boyno, G Santoyo, ...
    Agriculture Communications, 100133 , 2026
    2026
  • Microbial metabolites—a sustainable solution for agricultural challenges: A review
    R SINGH, S Priyanka, J Rajul, A CHAUHAN, R KUMAR, D GUNSOLA, ...
    PEDOSPHERE 36 (1), 302-316 , 2026
    2026
  • Frontiers in plastic biodegradation: unraveling the mechanisms and impacts of macro-and microplastic pollution
    A Ganguly, S Mahapatra, S Ray, S Chattopadhyay, MJ Islam, S Garai, ...
    Biodegradation 37 (1), 19 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Integrated Approach for Sustainable Management and Control of Kyasanur Forest Disease in Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals
    S Chattaraj, M Ganguly, M Chattaraj, D Mitra, R Kaibarta, A Ganguly
    Virology 110749, 110749 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Nutritional and phytochemical properties of Pakhoi a traditional fermented beverage from Uttarakhand, India
    S Tomar, K Pant, J Anand, K Bhadoriya, D Mitra, A Assefa
    Scientific Reports , 2026
    2026
  • In silico computational screening and molecular dynamics analysis unveil Moringa oleifera phytochemicals as a promising PPAR-γ receptor agonist for targeted …
    N Singh, A Pal, D Rana, P Sharma, A Thapliyal, D Mitra, R Sami, ...
    Open Chemistry 24 (1), 20250216 , 2026
    2026

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Microbial pollution of water with special reference to coliform bacteria and their nexus with environment
    S Some, R Mondal, D Mitra, D Jain, D Verma, S Das
    Energy Nexus 1, 100008 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 316
  • Actinobacteria-enhanced plant growth, nutrient acquisition, and crop protection: Advances in soil, plant, and microbial multifactorial interactions
    D Mitra, R Mondal, B Khoshru, A Senapati, TK Radha, B Mahakur, ...
    Pedosphere 32 (1), 149–170 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 300
  • Current scenario and future prospects of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria : an economic valuable resource for the agriculture revival under stressful conditions
    B Khoshru, D Mitra, E Khoshmanzar, EM Myo, N Uniyal, B Mahakur, ...
    Journal of Plant Nutrition 43 (20), 3062–3092 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 200
  • Advances in microbial based bio-inoculum for amelioration of soil health and sustainable crop production
    A Samantaray, S Chattaraj, D Mitra, A Ganguly, R Kumar, A Gaur, ...
    Current Research in Microbial Sciences, 100251 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 146
  • Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis: plant growth improvement and induction of resistance under stressful conditions
    D Mitra, R Djebaili, M Pellegrini, B Mahakur, A Sarker, P Chaudhary, ...
    Journal of Plant Nutrition 44 (13), 1993–2028 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 143
  • Role of mycorrhiza and its associated bacteria on plant growth promotion and nutrient management in sustainable agriculture
    D Mitra, N Uniyal, P Panneerselvam, A Senapati, AN Ganeshamurthy, ...
    Int. J. Life Sci. Appl. Sci. 1 (1), 1-10 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 140
  • Rhizobacteria mediated seed bio-priming triggers the resistance and plant growth for sustainable crop production
    D Mitra, R Mondal, B Khoshru, S Shadangi, PKD Mohapatra, ...
    Current Research in Microbial Sciences 2, 100071 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 124
  • Solid-State Fermentation: Applications and Future Perspectives for Biostimulant and Biopesticides Production
    A Mattedi, E Sabbi, B Farda, R Djebaili, D Mitra, C Ercole, P Cacchio, ...
    Microorganisms 11 (6), 1408 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 118
  • Phosphate-Solubilizing Microbes and Biocontrol Agent for Plant Nutrition and Protection: Current Perspective
    D Mitra, S Anđelković, P Panneerselvam, A Senapati, T Vasić, ...
    Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 51 (5), 645-657 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 99
  • Enhancing Manganese Availability for Plants through Microbial Potential: A Sustainable Approach for Improving Soil Health and Food Security
    B Khoshru, D Mitra, AF Nosratabad, A Reyhanitabar, L Mandal, B Farda, ...
    Bacteria 2 (3), 129-141 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 86
  • Involvement of strigolactone hormone in root development, influence and interaction with mycorrhizal fungi in plant: mini-review
    D Mitra, KV Rad, P Chaudhary, J Ruparelia, MS Sagarika, H Boutaj, ...
    Current Research in Microbial Sciences, 100026 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 86
  • Impacts of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on rice growth, development, and stress management with a particular emphasis on strigolactone effects on root development
    D Mitra, BE Guerra Sierra, B Khoshru, S de los Santos-Villalobos, C Belz, ...
    Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 52 (14), 1591–1621 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 85
  • Articulating beneficial rhizobacteria mediated plant defenses through induced systemic resistance
    A Rabari, J Ruparelia, CK Jha, RZ Sayyed, D Mitra, A Priyadarshini, ...
    Pedosphere 33 (4), 556-566 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 77
  • Decrypting the multi-functional biological activators and inducers of defense responses against biotic stresses in plants
    B Khoshru, D Mitra, K Joshi, P Adhikari, MSI Rion, AE Fadiji, M Alizadeh, ...
    Heliyon 9 (3), e13825 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 74
  • Trichoderma and Bacillus multifunctional allies for plant growth and health in saline soils: recent advances and future challenges
    G Santoyo, M Orozco-Mosqueda, MS Afridi, D Mitra, E Valencia-Cantero, ...
    Frontiers in Microbiology 15, 1423980 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 70
  • Multifactorial role of nanoparticles in alleviating environmental stresses for sustainable crop production and protection
    B Pramanik, P Sar, R Bharti, RK Gupta, S Purkaystha, S Sinha, ...
    Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 201, 107831 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 69
  • Amelioration of thermal stress in crops by plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria
    D Mitra, AM Díaz Rodríguez, FI Parra-Cota, B Khoshru, P Panneerselvam, ...
    Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology 115, 101679 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 69
  • Potential inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID 19) proteases PLpro and Mpro/ 3CLpro: molecular docking and simulation studies of three pertinent medicinal plant natural components
    D Verma, D Mitra, M Paul, P Chaudhary, A Kamboj, H Thatoi, P Janmeda, ...
    Current Research in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery 2, 10038 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 67
  • Rice straw recycling: A sustainable approach for ensuring environmental quality and economic security
    A Kumar, AK Nayak, S Sharma, A Senapati, D Mitra, B Mohanty, ...
    Pedosphere 33 (1), 34–48 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 61
  • Evolution of Bioinformatics and its impact on modern bio-science in the twenty-first century: special attention to pharmacology, plant science and drug discovery
    D Mitra, D Mitra, MS Bensaad, S Sinha, M Pant, Kumud, Pant, ...
    Computational Toxicology 24, 100248 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 59