The Centre for Medicinal Plant Pathology (CMPP) at Manav Rachna is focused on promoting research, education, conservation, promotion, and popularisation of medicinal plants—addressing current and future challenges in the field of medicinal plant pathology. Guided by a team of seasoned plant pathologists and academicians, the centre envisions developing and providing innovative eco-friendly technologies and solutions through multidisciplinary high-quality research cost-effectively and sustainably.

Vision & Mission

VISION

The center aims to provide innovative, eco-friendly solutions for medicinal plant challenges through multidisciplinary, high-quality research.

MISSION

The center promotes sustainable farming of medicinal plants, addressing farmers' needs with eco-friendly, scientific solutions while encouraging local businesses and managing climate change impacts.

Our Key Offerings

The Centre for Medicinal Plant Pathology aims to provide a holistic approach towards ecological development, promotion, and innovation through the following offerings and services:

Medicinal/Herbal Garden
Plant Diagnostics clinic
Research Analysis Lab
Green House/Nursery
Demonstration Field
Herbarium
Field Germplasm Bank
Medicinal Plant Supply
Microgreens Cultivation

Constructive Projects & Work of CMPP

Aimed at developing sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly future, the Centre for Medicinal Plant Pathology has undertaken several key projects:

Projects

Established Institutional Herbal Garden for ex-situ conservation and biodiversity introduction.

Genetic analysis, seed invigoration, and phytochemical characterization of Meswak tree.

Cost-effective Remedy for foliar pathogens at the Tomato Grand Challenge.

Organized Species Specific National Campaign on Ashwagandha “A Health Promoter.

Ecodata of MRIIRS: 5 database volumes prepared of in-campus plants.

Co-solving water logging and groundwater depletion issue in Faridabad Smart City.

Startups

Tricho Agronica Pvt. Ltd

Start-Up with all women team members has received a grant of Rs 172 lacs under Indian Oil Startup Scheme (IOSUS).

MedPlant care, Incubated at NewGenIEDC, MRIIRS

An app-based technology for disease identification and management in Medicinal Plants.

Consultancy

Recognized by Quality Council of India, for Medicinal Plant Produce VCSMPP certification.

Study of Biodiversity in and around Dholta Pahar Iron Ore Mine, WCS, Bhuvaneshwar

Study of Biodiversity at Netrabandha Pahar (West) Iron Ore Mine, WCS, Bhuvaneshwar

Improving Water Prospects around Khoh (Manesar) through Plantation. Maruti-Suzuki Foundation

Recognized by Quality Council of India, for Medicinal Plant Produce VCSMPP certification.

Major Research Areas

The centre is actively involved in the following research areas and divisions:

Crop Improvement

Biocontrol & Plant Disease Management

Climate Change Impact Studies

Extension Services

Host-Pathogen Relationship

Plant Systematics & Genetic Resources

Meet the CMPP Team

Research-backed innovation and progress are possible at the Centre for Medicinal Plant Pathology, thanks to the experienced faculty members and fraternity:

Dr. Nidhi Didwania

Director, Manav Rachna Centre For Medicinal Plant Pathology (MRCMPP)

Professor, Department of Biotechnology, SET, MRIIRS

Dr. Neeraj Dwivedi

Associate Professor, Manav Rachna Centre For Medicinal Plant Pathology (MRCMPP)

Department of Biotechnology, SET, MRIIRS

Dr. Neda Fatima

Associate Professor

Department of ECE, SET, MRIIRS

Mr. Yaman Hooda

Assistant Professor

Department of Civil Engineering, SET, MRIIRS

Dr. Arunangshu Mukherjee

Ms. Sneha Rai

Ms. Pushpa

Technical Assistant, Manav Rachna Centre For Medicinal Plant Pathology (MRCMPP)

Department of Biotechnology, SET, MRIIRS

Ms. Sadhana Shukla

PhD Scholar, Manav Rachna Centre For Medicinal Plant Pathology (MRCMPP)

Department of Biotechnology, SET, MRIIRS

Our Industry Partners and Collaborations

NMPB ( National Medicinal Plants Board)
SMPB(( State Medicinal Plants Board, Haryana)
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
QCI (Quality Council of India)
Dabur India Ltd.
Indian Agricultural Research Institute(IARI)
CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)
Directorate of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Research, Anand, Gujarat
ICAR- Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research (IISR), Lucknow
Multani Pharmaceuticals Limited
Navjyoti India Foundation

Awards & Recognitions

With impressive projects delivered and benchmarks set in the plant pathology field, the Centre for Medicinal Plant Pathology has bagged several awards and recognitions as elaborated below:

She Maps Award for research in the Medicinal & Aromatic Plant Sector
City President, Faridabad nominated by WICCI
Best Paper Award for Med Plant Care, May 2022 at NCIPM
First Prize in Technology For Rural Areas at Innoskill 2022
Best Oral Presentation Award for a eco-friendly bull's eye pathogen solution
Eco-Exhibitor Award at International Conference on "Environmental Challenges & Solutions"
Best Oral Presentation Award for “Plant Pathologists entrepreneurship: From idea to business”
Entrepreneur Award for the outstanding contribution in Biofertilizers & Biopesticides
Most Influential Woman Award for contribution in Agriculture and society by Brijbhoomi foundation.
Woman of the Future Award for significant achievement & contribution in Education, Agriculture

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CMPP in the News

Article in news (360 One world, Many voices, Health on air, The stars & Pressreader) “ Plants can be game-changers in cancer treatment” Dated on 5th February 2024. DOI 10.54377/1a0c-db4d
Article in hindi newspaper Navbharat Times “ Fungicides and pesticides are harmful.” dated 27th February 2017
Article in FET Technical Magazine (Ingenieur Sphere)-“Green homes are healthy homes” January 2018
Article in FET Technical Magazine (Ingenieur Sphere)-“Biopesticides-The Need of the Hour” November 2018