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PhD Agricultural Microbiologist | Scientific Writer | R&D Consultant | Biofertilizers & Biostimulants Expert

Profile Summary

I am a PhD-qualified Agricultural Microbiologist with over eight years of combined experience in research, academia, and industrial R&D, specializing in microbial biotechnology, agricultural microbiology, biostimulants, biofertilizers, biopesticides, aquaculture probiotics, and sustainable agricultural technologies. I have extensive experience supporting academic researchers, startups, biotechnology companies, and agricultural organizations with scientific writing, research proposal development, technical documentation, product development, and R&D consulting. My expertise spans the complete research and product development pipeline—from literature review, experimental design, and microbial formulation development to data interpretation, scientific publications, grant proposals, technical dossiers, regulatory documentation, and commercialization strategies. I have successfully contributed to the development of innovative microbial products, including biofertilizers, microbial consortia, biostimulants, aquaculture probiotics, and nutrient management solutions for agriculture. During my PhD research, I developed a lignocellulolytic microbial consortium for agricultural residue management, optimizing microbial combinations and organic amendments to accelerate biodegradation and improve compost quality. My research involved microbial isolation and characterization, enzyme assays, molecular biology techniques, fermentation technology, statistical analysis, and field validation. This work resulted in peer-reviewed publications and practical applications for sustainable agriculture. In my industrial R&D career, I have been actively involved in developing and improving microbial formulations, biostimulants, aquaculture products, and specialty agricultural inputs. My responsibilities include formulation design, laboratory experimentation, quality control, technical documentation, product validation, regulatory compliance, field trial planning, and technology transfer. I have also prepared technical dossiers, product brochures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), research reports, and scientific presentations for commercial product launches. As a scientific writer, I have extensive experience preparing: Research proposals for national and international funding agencies Grant proposals and concept notes Scientific manuscripts and review articles Literature reviews and technical reports Product technical dossiers and white papers Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Regulatory and technical documentation Conference presentations and scientific posters Product brochures and technical marketing content Experimental protocols and research methodologies My technical expertise includes agricultural microbiology, microbial biotechnology, fermentation technology, biofertilizers, biostimulants, soil microbiology, plant-microbe interactions, biodegradation, microbial ecology, aquaculture probiotics, experimental design, statistical analysis, molecular biology, scientific editing, and research communication. I am proficient in preparing high-quality scientific documents suitable for peer-reviewed journals, research institutions, biotechnology companies, and funding agencies. I prioritize scientific accuracy, clarity, originality, and timely delivery while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism throughout every project. Whether you require assistance with scientific writing, grant proposals, literature reviews, technical documentation, product development, experimental planning, or R&D consulting, I can provide reliable, evidence-based, and publication-quality support tailored to your specific research or business objectives.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiome Research
• ☆ Phycology/Algae
• ☆ Mycology/Fungi
• ☆ Agricultural Microbiology
• ☆ Biostatistics
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Biomass & Bioenergy
• ☆ Agribusiness
• ☆ Agronomy & Crop Science
• ☆ Soil Science
• ☆ Organic Farming
• ☆ Bioenergy & Biofuels
• ☆ Agricultural Biotechnology

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing, Copywriting, Newswriting, Audio Transcription, General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research Market Research, User Research, Technology Scouting, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting, Operations Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting, Regulatory Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Text Mining & Analytics, Data Mining, Data Cleaning, Data Insights

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Material Sourcing, Product Validation, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Product Compliance , Concept Development, Product Launch Support, Packaging Design, Prototyping, Reverse Engineering

Work Experience

Senior Scientist

Signova

June 2026 - Present

Scientist-B

Sowbhagya Biotech Private Limited

June 2024 - March 2026

Assistant Professor

Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University

December 2022 - January 2024

Education

PhD (Agricultural Microbology)

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

August 2019 - March 2023

Pg Diploma (Rural Development)

Annamalai University

January 2020 - January 2021

M.Sc (Department of Agricultural Microbiology)

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

July 2017 - July 2019

B.Sc Agriculture (College of Agriculture)

University of Agricultural Sciences Raichur

July 2013 - May 2017

Certifications

• QUALITY CONTROL OF BIOPESTICIDES

  NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PLANT HEALTH MANAGEMENT

  February 2025 - Present

• SEAWEED FARMING

  ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute

  January 2025 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Santhosh A, Kiranmai C, Ankita N and Jagadeesh U., 2026, Role of biochar in sustainable agriculture: Effects onsoil properties and plant growth. Int. J. Adv. Biochem. Res., 10(6 ): 1062 -1 068. DOI: doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2026.v10.i6Sm.8766 .

Jagadeesh Uppar, Mythra Revanna, Prabhash Kumar Mishra, Rituraj Shukla, Lohit Kumar Baishya (2026). Synergistic Effects of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Bradyrhizobium Improve Drought Resilience and Productivity of Mung Bean . Soil Systems.

Jagadeesh Uppar, Mythra Revanna, Prabhash Kumar Mishra, Rituraj Shukla, Lohit Kumar Baishya (2026). Synergistic Effects of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and <i>Bradyrhizobium</i> Improve Drought Resilience and Productivity of Mung Bean . Soil Systems.

Jagadeesh U, Sparjan BDS, Ajay PP, Ankita N, Nagendra P, Sindhu B, et al. Multilocation evaluation of protein hydrolysates (20 %) foliar application on growth and yield of chickpea under diverse agro-climatic conditions in India. Plant Sci. Today [Internet]. 2026 Mar. 18 .

Jagadeesh U., Muthuraju R., Mythra R., Kadalli G. G., Yogananda S. B. (2026). Enhanced Degradation of Sugarcane Trash Utilizing a Lignocellulolytic Microbial Consortium and Optimized Amendments . CLEAN – Soil, Air, Water.

Sarika, M., Prashanthi, B., Jagadeesh, U., Bhavana, B., Varalakshmi, P. and Kumar, K.A., 2026. ENHANCED ZINC MANAGEMENT FOR IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY AND POST-HARVEST NUTRIENT AVAILABILITY IN MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.). Plant Archives, 26(1), pp.439-444 .

Jagadeesh, U, Sparjan Babu D. S, Ankita Nandi, Ajay Prasanth P, Billa Sindhu, B, Ganesh. D, P. Nagendra Babu, Narayana Rao R. L, Rajesh K Sharma (2025). Zinc Gluconate: A Promising Foliar Nutrient for Enhancing Crop Productivity . International Journal of Plant & Soil Science.

Nandi, A., Babu, S., Jagadeesh, U., Sharma, R.K., Rao, R.N. and Babu, P.N., 2025. Advancements and Applications of Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Protein for Agricultural Sustainability. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 37(6), pp.1-9 .

YN, M.B., Jagadeesh, U., Lakshmi, P.V., Sparjan Babu, D.S. and Sharma, R.K., 2025. Evaluation of amino acid based biostimulant with surfactant on groundnut growth and yield. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 37(2), pp.276-281 .

Jagadeesh, U., Sparjan Babu, D.S., Pasagadi, A.P., Ganesh, D., Sindhu, B., Nandi, A., Sharma, R.K. and Rao, N., 2025. Field evaluation of novel peptide and amino acid-based cattle feed supplement for improved milk yield and quality in dairy cattle in Kolhapur region of Maharashtra state. International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, 10(3), pp.372-379 .

JAGADEESH U (2024). Influence of Bioinoculants on Growth and Yield of Field Bean (Lablab purpureus L.) Under Field Condition. Ecology, Environment and Conservation, Ref.No.EEC-F-332.

Srikanth, G.S., Mythra, R., Jagadeesh, U., Kale, N., Bhagyashree, K.B. and Nagaraju, K., Estimation of Plant Growth Promoting Traits of Bacterial Endophytes Isolated from Potato Plants .

Jagadeesh, U., Muthuraju, R., Nalini, B.S., Kadalli, G.G. and Yogananda, S.B., 2023. Evaluation of lignocellulolytic cultures on In-vitro degradation of paddy straw .

Jagadeesh, U., Mythra, R., Prathima, M.N., Bhagyashree, K.B., Ashoka, S., Srikanth, G.S. and Suvarna, V.C., 2022. Effect of fermentation period on alcohol content, pH, TSS and titrable acidity during microbial processing of coconut water for the development of coconut wine. Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, pp.1-7 .

Mythra, R., Srikanth, G.S., Jagadeesh, U., Bhagyashree, K.B. and Manjunath, A., 2022. Effect of AM fungus on phosphorus nutrition of maize and pigeon pea in alfisols as influenced by different phosphorus amendments of North Carolina Rock Phosphate (NCRP). Kavaka, 58, pp.28-35 .

Jagadeesh, U. and Muthura, R., 2022. Isolation and Screening of Potential Lignocellulolytic Microorganisms from Different Ecosystems. Mysore Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 56(4) .

Jagadeesh, U., Narayanaswamy, B. and Suvarna, V.C., 2019. Microbial processing of coconut water for the development of coconut wine (Doctoral dissertation, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK) .

BOOK CHAPTER

JAGADEESH U, JAGADEESH U, JAGADEESH U, JAGADEESH U, JAGADEESH U (2024). From Extreme to Essential: Desert and Mangrove Microbes as Biostimulants in Agriculture . Organic Farming Practices and Sustainable Agriculture (Volume - 11).

JAGADEESH U, JAGADEESH U (2023). Nanotechnology and their Implication on Soil Beneficial Microorganisms . Current Research in Soil Science.