Journal of Food: Microbiology, Safety & Hygiene
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Mahendra Pal

Biography

Prof.Pal has over 520 papers and seven books to his credit. He developed Pal sunflower seed medium, APRM agar, Narayan stain, and PHOL stain for the study on fungi, which are implicated in various clinical disorders of humans and animals. He is recipient of several awards. Very recently ,Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists has instituted an award of his name (Prof.Mahendra Pal Award in Zoonoses).This award is given every year to a Scientist, who has done outstanding research in the field of Zoonoses.Prof.Pal is considered as Father of Veterinary Mycology in India. He worked in several countries such as Belgium, Japan, New Zealand.

Research Interest

1.Veterinary Public Health
2.Veterinary and Medical Mycology
3.Occupational zoonoses
4.Food Hygiene and Safety
5.Food Microbiology