Fungal systems
Fungal Biotechnology & Mycology
Trichoderma, fungal metabolites and secretomes, plant growth promoting fungi, fungal cultivation, mycogenic systems and fungal biomaterials.
BIOTECHNOLOGY · BIOENGINEERING · SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION
Abhijith
Padukana
Biotechnologist · Scientist · Researcher · Innovator · Engineer
Building practical biological technologies through interdisciplinary research that connects fungal and microbial systems, plant science, nanobiotechnology, environmental biotechnology, computation, sensing and agricultural engineering with a focus on translating scientific insight into resilient, field relevant solutions.
Research · Innovation · TranslationIndia / UK
9international publications
4government backed research & innovation projects
₹40.5Lreported cumulative government funding
3fungal sequences associated with GenBank accessions
92UK farms in Reclaimer's reported trial pipeline
PROFILE
A scientist builder working across disciplines.
Abhijith Padukana is an interdisciplinary biotechnology researcher and technology innovator whose work links experimental biology with engineering, computation and practical deployment. His scientific interests span fungal and microbial biotechnology, plant health, nanobiotechnology, environmental remediation, molecular biology, bioinformatics and intelligent agricultural systems.
The same translational mindset runs through his entrepreneurial work. He founded Dr.Mushroom Agro Tech Pvt Ltd in Kerala, India, and co founded Reclaimer Industries Ltd in the United Kingdom, creating a professional trajectory that connects laboratory research, field problems, startup development, consulting and international agricultural biotechnology.
His published research moves from low frequency physical interactions with plants and green nanoparticle synthesis to microbial heavy metal stress, nanomycoremediation, PGPF secretomes and biomagnetic approaches to plant disease mitigation.
“Research becomes most valuable when it can survive the transition from a controlled experiment to a real biological system.”
EDUCATIONComputer ScienceM.Sc. BiotechnologyPhD in Biotechnology University of MysoreSet to complete in 2027.
SCIENTIFIC AFFILIATIONNanobiotechnology LaboratoryDepartment of Studies in Biotechnology, University of Mysore · 2015 present
ENTREPRENEURSHIPDr.Mushroom Agro Tech Pvt Ltd · IndiaReclaimer Industries Ltd · UK
RESEARCH
From molecular mechanisms to deployable biology.
Plant systems
Plant Health & Pathology
Plant pathogen and plant microbe interactions, molecular plant pathology, plant tissue culture, disease biology, biocontrol, biostimulation and stress response.
Nano bio interfaces
Nanobiotechnology
Biogenic silver and magnetic nanoparticles, myconanotechnology, biological synthesis routes, nanocomposites and nano enabled biological interventions.
Environmental systems
Bioremediation & Circular Biotechnology
Heavy metal tolerance and detoxification, fungal and microbial remediation, environmental stress biology, agricultural waste valorisation and resource recovery.
Molecular data
Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics
PCR/qRT PCR, DNA workflows, microbial genetics, fungal sequence analysis, GenBank linked molecular characterization and computational analysis of biological data.
Integrated engineering
AI, Sensing & Agricultural Engineering
Machine vision, AI/ML for agricultural diagnostics, environmental sensing, embedded systems, controlled microclimates and automation for biological production.
PUBLISHED RESEARCH
Published work with verification at source.
7 published research papersDOI / PubMed links where available9 international publications including book chapters
2025
Biomagnetic resonance: an innovative approach for the mitigation of plant diseases
Trends in Plant Science 30(3):338 339 · Abhijith Padukana, Geetha Nagaraja, Lam Son Phan Tran, Sudisha Jogaiah
2023
Warhorses in soil bioremediation: Seed biopriming with PGPF secretome to phytostimulate crop health under heavy metal stress
Environmental Research 216(Pt 1):114498 · PMID 36209791
2022
Burn inducing device with temperature control to generate experimental cutaneous burn wounds in animal models
Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 53(1):18 21
2021
Insights into nanomycoremediation: Secretomics and mycogenic biopolymer nanocomposites for heavy metal detoxification
Journal of Hazardous Materials 409:124541 · PMID 33223321
2019
Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles from the Endangered Medicinal Plant Salacia chinensis and Analysis of its Bioactive Potentials
Life Science Edge 5(1):43 50 · Abhijith P., Bhavya G., Ashika P., Geetha N.
2019
A Study on Antioxidant Activity and Membrane Integrity of Candida sp. Strain Y 01 Upon Pb Stress
Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research 6(3):8 12 · Bhavya G., Abhijith P., Ravikant Shekhar, Geetha N.
2018
A Study of Interaction between Low Frequency Sound Waves and Germination of Cowpea Seeds (Vigna unguiculata)
BioTechnology: An Indian Journal 14(1):159 · Abhijith P., Ashika P., Bhavya G., Geetha N.
BOOK CHAPTERS
International scholarly book contributions.
Climate Neutral Agriculture
In Climate Change and Food Security, CABI Climate Change Series, pp. 75 110. Authors: Abhijith P., Aditya K.A., Bose S., Geetha N.
DOI 10.1079/9781800625037.0005 ↗Influence of Magnetic Nanoparticles on Plant Growth and Stress Adaptation in Natural Environments
In The Life of Plants in a Changing Environment, 1st ed., pp. 208 228. Authors: Abhijith Padukana, Bhavya G., Geetha N.
Book chapter record ↗GOVERNMENT FUNDED INNOVATION
Research translated through funded programmes.
₹40.5Lreported cumulative value across four government backed research and innovation projects
2018
ATMA / Department of Agriculture, Government of Kerala
Biocontrol research project involving biological control and applied agricultural biotechnology.
₹5 lakh
2018 19
NIDHI PRAYAS · Government of India innovation programme
“Thermo electric Heat Exchanger for Treating Migraine headaches and reducing tension” prototype oriented biomedical engineering project.
₹10 lakh
2020
Kerala Startup Mission Idea Grant
Innovation support associated with Dr.Mushroom Agro Tech Pvt Ltd.
₹2 lakh
2022
RKVY RAFTAAR Agribusiness Grant
Agribusiness / commercialization support associated with Dr.Mushroom and the RKVY RAFTAAR entrepreneurship ecosystem.
₹23.5 lakh
CONSULTING
Scientific consulting & technology transfer.
2017 present · Idukki, Kerala
Highrange Fertilizers Biotech & Research Centre
Consulting biotechnologist supporting development and optimisation of biological agricultural inputs and microbial fertilizer technologies. The engagement has included technology inputs for several biological fertilizer products, excluding the company's neem based products.
Highrange publicly describes its work across organic fertilizers, biofertilizers, biopesticides, biostimulants, plant nutrition and biocontrol production for South Indian agriculture.
Visit Highrange Fertilizers ↗2022 2024 · Wayanad, Kerala
Uravu / Uravu Eco Links
Biotechnology consulting focused on converting bamboo residues into higher value biological resources and on bioremediation of a pond / water body to improve water quality.
The engagement reflects the environmental biotechnology side of the profile: circular use of biomass, microbial processes and practical ecological restoration.
VENTURES & TRANSLATION
Building organisations around applied science.
KERALA, INDIA
Dr.Mushroom Agro Tech Pvt Ltd
Founder and Managing Director of an agriculture and life sciences company based in Wayanad. Kerala Startup Mission lists Dr.Mushroom in Agriculture & Life Sciences with AI/ML and sensor technologies.
- AI and sensor enabled agricultural automation
- Microclimate management and controlled cultivation
- Regenerative / cyclic agriculture
- Fungal biomaterials, waste to fertiliser and bioremediation
UNITED KINGDOM
Reclaimer Industries Ltd
Co founder & Chief Scientific Officer. Reclaimer describes Abhijith as the originator of its core biological process and the scientific architect of its living microbial biofertiliser platform.
- Microbial consortia and soil biology
- Agricultural waste valorisation
- Plant pathogen and plant microbe science
- Regenerative soil health technology
RECLAIMER · INTERNATIONAL VALIDATION
From Kerala origin insight to a UK field trial pipeline.
University of Hertfordshire reporting describes Reclaimer as a Herts supported startup developing a natural fertiliser from upcycled agricultural waste and living beneficial microbes. The company is preparing regulatory approval and pilot production ahead of commercial rollout.
92UK farms signed up to trial
25,000+hectares represented
120+farmer conversations reported by Reclaimer
Flare Enterprise Champion 2026Best Positive Impact · University of HertfordshireUK StartUp Awards · East of England finalistLord Lieutenant's “One to Watch”University of Hertfordshire · R&D / pilot production support
AFFILIATIONS & SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY
Scientific community, laboratory and presentation.
Nanobiotechnology Laboratory
Department of Studies in Biotechnology, University of Mysore
Research affiliation from 2015 present, associated with fungal biotechnology, nanobiotechnology, plant microbe systems, environmental biotechnology and molecular research.
Professional memberships
- Life Member Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI)
- International Contributing Member American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
- Member Indian Science Congress Association
Selected academic engagement
- Best Paper & Oral Presentation Award GASYM
- 103rd Indian Science Congress
- BioRujith 2019 oral paper presentation
- 62nd AMI Annual International Conference oral presentation
- KVASU Centre for Wildlife Studies Teaching Assistant experience
MOLECULAR & COMPUTATIONAL
Sequence biology and bioinformatics.
MEDIA & INSTITUTIONAL COVERAGE
International coverage of science and translation.
THE TIMES OF INDIA27 JUN 2026
UK farms set to trial fertiliser invented by two PIOs
Coverage of Reclaimer Industries, naming Abhijith Padukana as the Kerala origin biotechnologist behind the company alongside co founder Adwaith Suresh, as the microbial fertiliser moves toward large scale UK trials.
Read article ↗UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE25 JUN 2026
92 UK farms sign up to trial award winning natural fertiliser
Institutional coverage of the Reclaimer trial pipeline 92 farms and more than 25,000 hectares and the company's development of a living microbial fertiliser from upcycled agricultural waste.
Read article ↗FARMING.CO.UK23 JUN 2026
More than 90 UK farms prepare to trial Reclaimer's natural fertiliser
Agricultural industry coverage of the field trial programme, the beneficial bacteria and fungi platform and the Kerala to UK development story behind Reclaimer Industries.
Read article ↗HERTFORDSHIRE LIEUTENANCY2026
Reclaimer named “One to Watch”
The official Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire Entrepreneurs Challenge recognised Reclaimer Industries in its “One to Watch” category at the Hertfordshire County Show.
Official recognition ↗KERALA STARTUP MISSIONSTARTUP PROFILE
Dr.Mushroom Agro Tech Agriculture & Life Sciences
KSUM's startup database lists Dr.Mushroom as a certified Kerala startup using AI/ML and sensors for agricultural automation, microclimate management, urban farming and bioremediation.
View KSUM profile ↗RECLAIMER INDUSTRIESCOMPANY PROFILE
Scientific architecture of a living microbial biofertiliser
Reclaimer's company profile presents Abhijith as Co founder & Chief Scientific Officer and describes years of R&D into a stable multi organism consortium and proprietary growth medium.
View company profile ↗CONTACT
Research. Consulting. Collaboration.
For scientific collaboration, biotechnology consulting, research translation and technology development discussions.