Ram Kumar
Plant pathologist and molecular biologist specializing in fungicide resistance
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Šumperk, Czech Republic
Joined May 2026
Summary
Expertise in fungicide resistance and fungal plant pathogens, with peer-reviewed research on molecular mechanisms of DMI resistance in Cercospora beticola and broader reviews on epigenetic contributions to fungicide resistance. nih+1
Blends molecular biology and phytopathology in applied agricultural contexts—doctoral research, molecular assays (Cyp51 sequencing and expression analyses), and computational approaches (molecular docking/dynamics) are part of his work. nih+1
Operates at the interface of academia and industry: holds academic research roles at the Czech University of Life Sciences and scientific positions with commercial/agricultural research organizations (Agritec, Genetia), and presents findings at industry and scientific meetings. wiley+2
Skills in life‑science data analysis and scientific communication, reflected by completion of data-analysis training and use of data analysis/bioinformatics in research and freelance scientific-writing/data-analysis offerings. researchgate+1
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Epigenetic Regulation of Fungicide Resistance in Plant-pathogenic Fungi
May 1, 2025Mini-review discussing how epigenetic mechanisms (DNA and histone methylation, demethylases) may contribute to fungicide resistance evolution in plant-pathogenic fungi and implications for developing novel fungicide targets.
Characterization of the Molecular Mechanisms of Resistance against DMI Fungicides in Cercospora beticola Populations from the Czech Republic
December 1, 2021Research article reporting screening of Czech C. beticola isolates for sensitivity to DMI fungicides, identification of resistant strains with a Y464S Cyp51 mutation, and evidence of fungicide-induced Cyp51 overexpression.