Department of Agricultural Microbiology – Yezin Agricultural University

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Background

Department of Agricultural Microbiology (AMB) was established in December 2017. It was subsequently composed of the subject group of Agriculture Environment under the framework of credit system of Yezin Agricultural University. Currently, the department is being under equipped with laboratory facilities.

Vision/ Objective

To impart and maintain quality in education, research and extension activities in the field of Agricultural Microbiology

Mandate

To train students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to expertize in microbial technology and strengthen the capacity of research

The priority areas include:

Climate change, its impact on beneficial soil microflora and mitigation of climate change by exploiting microbes
Soil and plant disease management through bioinoculants
Identification of indigenous microbes
Rapid composting of bio-solid waste using microbial consortia
Small/Large scale production and distribution of microbial inoculants
Documentation of microbial diversity

Plan for Facilities

Standard laboratory
Preparatory lab
Molecular biology lab
Bioinoculants production unit
Composting unit for bio-solid wastes
Experiment and lecture room
Green house

Dr. Yu Yu Min

Professor
Head of Department
Ph.D (Plant Nematology, Microbiology)
email:dr.yuyumin@yau.edu.mm

U Tin Htun Naing

Lecturer
M.Sc (Soil and Water Science)

Subjects offered from the department are interdisciplinary courses related to agricultural sciences. Basic and fundamental of Microbiology are offered to undergraduate students. The basic structure and biology of microorganisms will be covered, with a focus on bacteria, protozoa, viruses and fungi. This subject introduces students are introduced to the diverse world of microbiology and the roles that microorganisms play in all aspects of agriculture, including animal, plant and soil science. Meanwhile the whole scheme of curriculum for undergraduate and postgraduate courses is being under construction.

Students

• Two postgraduate students from Tokyo University of Agriculture and technology (TUAT) were joined under the short term student exchange program between YAU and TUAT. They conducted part of their graduation research; effect green manure and root exduates on nematode hatching efficacy and isolation of nematophagus fungi at the department from Dec 2019 – Feb 2020.
• At present, we accept five undergraduate students to study in the field of microbiology.

Undergraduate courses in credit hour saving system

Subject Code	Course Title	Compulsory/Selective	Credit
AMB- 101	Introduction to Microbiology	C	2
AMB -102	General Agricultural Microbiology	C/S	3
AMB -103	Applied Microbiology 1	C/S	3
AMB -104	Microbial Techniques 1	C/S	3
AMB -105	Applied Microbiology 2	C/S	3
AMB -106	Microbial Techniques 2	C/S	3
AMB -107	Microbial Genetics	C/S	3
AMB -108	Bio control Agents and Microbial Techniques 3	C/S	3
AMB -109	Special Topics 1	C/S	3
AMB -110	Special Topic 2	C/S	3
AMB -111	Special Topic 2	C/S	3
AMB -131	Scientific writing	C	1
AMB -132	Presentation practice skill	C	1
AMB -133	Special research group	C	8
AMB-134	Special field Assignment	C	1
GAG-135	General Agriculture	C	3
AMB-136	Internship	C	7

Research program

No.	Research Title	Leader	Funding Agency
1	Occurrence and distribution of Pigeon pea cyst nematode in major sesame growing areas in Myanmar	Dr. Yu Yu Min	JICA
2	Screening of potential biocontrol agents (Trichoderma spp.) from soil	Dr. Yu Yu Min	YAU
3	Evaluation of Azolla on rice root rot nematode disease and its impact on yield	Dr. Yu Yu Min	YAU