Pranaya Kaki

• Antagonistic activity of rhizosphere bacterial community against corn pathogens, American Phytopathological Society (APS), Memphis, TN, 2024
• Evaluation and characterization of corn root microbiome for plant protection, World Food Prize, Borlaug Dialogue, Iowa, 2023
• Antagonistic activity of rhizosphere microbiota against corn fungal pathogens, College of Food Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) symposium, University of Minnesota, 03/01/23
• Evaluation and characterization of corn rhizosphere microbes for plant protection and nitrogen uptake, Thesis proposal seminar, Dept of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota, 01/01/22
• Antagonistic activity of rhizosphere microbiota against corn fungal pathogens, APS North Central division, University of Nebraska, 07/01/22
• Screening of phyllosphere microflora against Alternaria macrospore of cotton under in vitro conditions, International E-Conference on Multidisciplinary approaches for plant disease management in achieving sustainability in agriculture, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bengaluru, 03/01/20
• Sensitizing and educating farmers on the best cultivation, pest and disease management practices, Rythu Sadassu cum Agriculture exhibition, DAATT center and KVK, Khammam, 08/01/18

• In vitro evaluation of Fungicides against Alternaria leaf spot of cotton, Pranaya Kaki, Bharati N Bhat, G Uma Devi, S Triveni, International Journal of Chemical Studies, 8, 4, 3571-3575, 11/01/20
• The cultural variability of Different isolates of cotton Alternaria spp. on different media, Pranaya Kaki, Bharati N Bhat, G Uma Devi, S Triveni, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9, 08, 08/01/20

Abstracts 

• Pranaya Kaki, “Antagonistic activity of the rhizosphere bacterial community against corn pathogens”. American Phytopathological Society (APS) at Memphis, TN, 2024
• Pranaya Kaki, “Antagonistic activity of rhizosphere microbiota against corn fungal pathogens”. APS North Central division, University of Nebraska, 2022

• Caregiver Travel Grant, American Phytopathological Society (APS), Memphis, 2024
• M.F Kernkamp scholarship, 2024
• Hueg-Harrison Fellowship, College of Food Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS), 2023
• MnDRIVE GFV Graduate Student Professional Development Program award, College of Food Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS), 2023
• Fred I. Frosheiser Scholarship Fellowship, Department of Plant Pathology, 2023
• Ward C. Stienstra & Richard A. Meronuck Graduate Student Travel Award, Department of Plant Pathology, 2022
• Best abstract, APS North Central Division, University of Nebraska, 07/01/22
• Provost award, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minneapolis, MN, 06/01/20
• Junior Research Fellowship, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, 01/01/18 - 12/31/20
• Received incentives for conducting a survey on Food and nutrition, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Khammam, 12/01/17

• STEM Outreach Volunteer Participated in STEM events and educational workshops, including the Minnesota Academy of Science. Volunteered in seed dispersal activities, engaging with K-2 students (up to 125 participants) to foster an understanding of plant biology.
• Educational Volunteer at Minnesota State Fair (2023) Hosted an interactive activity, "What Minnesota Plant Disease Are You?", to educate participants on plant pathology—promoted awareness of plant health's importance to agriculture and ecosystems through engaging, hands-on learning.
• Teaching Assistant – Principles of Plant Pathology taught laboratory sessions and graded assignments for approximately 21 undergraduates. Provided hands-on instruction, guided practical experiments, and clarified key concepts to improve student understanding of plant pathology.
• Research Lab Internship Program Leader led a summer internship program mentoring two high school students, three undergraduates, and one master’s student. Provided hands-on training in microbial research, contributing to developing next-generation STEM talent.