Lalit Patidar
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Lalit Patidar

Plant Biotechnology Expert & micropropagation Specialist

M.Sc. Biotechnology, Certified Tissue Culture Lab Consultant 6+ Years in Biotechnology & Tissue Culture Research

Expertise

Plant Tissue Culture & MicropropagationDisease-Free Clonal DevelopmentContamination Control & Sterile Protocol SetupHorticultural Genetic Screening (PCR, ELISA)Commercial Nursery Lab Setup & Consultancy

Biography

Lalit is an expert biotechnologist specializing in micropropagation, clonal selection, and genetic certification of horticulture crops. He has set up multiple state-of-the-art plant tissue culture labs across India, specializing in disease-free banana, bamboo, and ornamental varieties.

Key Achievements

  • Standardized micropropagation protocols for 3 rare bamboo species in Central India.
  • Consulted and set up tissue culture labs producing over 1 million plantlets annually.
  • Authored research insights on disease-free clone multiplication for premium G9 Banana.
  • Trained over 100 rural laboratory technicians in aseptic handling and greenhouse hardening.

Professional Experience

Lead Plant Biotechnologist & Lab Advisor

2023 - Present

PlantTrade India

Providing scientific advisory to partner nurseries, designing clean tissue culture setups, and leading clonal certification and genetic diagnostic standards.

Senior Micropropagation Researcher

2020 - 2023

AgriBiotech Research Lab

Managed cleanroom workflows, optimized nutrient media formulations, and developed micropropagation protocols for banana, bamboo, and exotic ornamentals.

Education

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biotechnology

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore

2018 - 2020

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biotechnology

Vikram University, Ujjain

2015 - 2018