1. Dr. SIDDHANT OYS
Professor’s Colony, Railway Station Road,
Ayodhya –Faizabad, (UP)
PIN: 224 123
Residence Phone :+91 9839850107
Mobile & SMS: +91 7275726376, 9689849999
Email & chat: siddhant.ani@gmail.com,
sidsmushroom@yahoo.co.in
VISION & OBJECTIVE
Looking for challenging career, where there is scope for demonstration, always on a look out for
a positive & bigger outlook, thrive on Imagination & Passion, Rigorous thinking and boundless
curiosity, Sets levels & standards that exceed expectations, A Learner for Life.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Working as a Scientist R&D, in Indo-Canadian Farms and Resorts Pvt. Ltd., Pune from
February 2013 to till date. (http://www.indocanadianfarms.com/)
Worked (1.7 years) as a Production executive at Agro Dutch Industries limited, Lalru, Punjab
from December 2010 to July 2012. (http://www.agro-dutch.com/)
Worked (3 months) as a Trainee in the field of Biotechnology from Center of Sugarcane
Biotechnology and Breeding at U.P. Council of Sugarcane Research, Shahjahanpur from Sep
2010 to November 2010. (http://www.upcsr.org/)
Worked (2.7 years) as J.R.A. in the Council of Science and Technology –Uttar Pradesh
(CST-UP) project entitled “To develop technologies for minimizing sugar losses in staled
sugarcane under U.P. conditions” in U.P. Council of Sugarcane Research, Shahjahanpur
since November 2006- June 2009. (http://www.upcsr.org/)
Research experience (1.3 years) in “Cultivation technology of edible mushrooms” from
Mushroom Research Laboratory, K.S.S. P.G. College, Ayodhya, Faizabad during January
2004 – March 2005. (http://www.saketpgcollege.org/)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Examination Year Board/ University Subject Division
Ph.D. 2009
Dr. R.M.L. Avadh
University, Faizabad
Botany (Cultivation Technology of
Mushroom)
Awarded
M. Sc. 2003
Dr. R.M.L. Avadh
University, Faizabad Botany First
B.Sc. 1999
Dr. R.M.L. Avadh
University, Faizabad
Botany, Chemistry, Zoology
First
Intermediate 1996
U.P. Edu. Board,
Allahabad
Hindi, English, Physics,
Chemistry,
Biology
Second
High- School 1993
U.P. Edu. Board,
Allahabad
Hindi, English,
Science, Maths,
Biology, Social Sci.
Second

2. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE:
Microbiological Test: Counting of Cells & spores of Microorganisms, Microscopic
examination of living microorganisms, staining methods, preparation of bacterial &
Blood smears, Preparation of Culture media, Isolation & Enumeration of
Microorganisms, Pure Culture of Microorganisms.
Biochemical Test: Estimation of Protein, Proline, Chlorophyll A, Chlorophyll B,
Carotenoides, Total sugar, Reducing sugar, Dextran, Brix and Pol % cane.
Molecular Techniques: DNA Isolation, purification from leaf and fungus, Polymerase
Chain Reaction (PCR), Agarose gel and Polyacryl Amide Gel Electrophoresis (PAGE).
SPECIALISATIONS & INTERESTS
Biofertilizer
Biocontrol
Mushroom Spawn
Mushroom cultivation.
Post harvest management of sugarcane.
Post harvest management of spent mushroom substrate.
EXRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Participation of Science Exhibition Program (1993-1994).
Participation of District Science Exhibition Program (1994-1995).
Participation of Divisional Science Exhibition Program (1994-1995).
Participation of University Talk AIDS Programs (1997-1998).
Attended National Service Scheme (NSS) from 1996-1998.
Engaged in writing blog http://itismypen.blogspot.in/ since February 2012.
Seminar/Symposia attended
National Symposium on Plant Pathogen: Exploitation and Management and 59th
annual meeting of Indian Phytopathological Society, organized by Biological Science,
Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur (M.P.). 16-18th
January, 2007.
NIPS (MEZ) Annual meet and National Symposium on “Advancing Frontiers of
Plant Disease management” organized by Narendra Deva University of Agriculture &
Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad. (U.P.). November 15-17, 2007
National Seminar on ‘Chemicals use pattern in India’ organized by Chemistry Dept.,
G.A.P.G. College, Ambedkar Nagar (U.P.) Feb.05-06, 2010
3rd National Conference on Environment & Biodiversity of India organized by North
East Centre for Environmental Education and Research, Imphal in association with PE
Society’s Modern College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune,
Maharashtra. Oct. 06, 2013.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION/MEMBERSHIP
(Organization), (Role), (Year), (Level)
World Society for Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products (WSMBMP) Korea, Individual
member, 2006-2009, (International)
Mushroom Society of India, Life member, (National)

3. Association of Microbiologist of India (AMI), Life member, (National)
Society for Basic and Applied Mycology (SBAM), Life member, (National)
International Society for Conservation of Natural Resources, Annual member, 2006
(National)
The Indian Botanical Society, Annual member, 2008 & 2009.(National)
SEMINAR DELIVERED IN M.Sc.
Bioluminescence in bacteria.
Cultivation of edible mushrooms especially Agaricus bisporus.
Chlamydia
ABSTRACTS
Ruchira Singh, Ram Kumar and Siddhant (2006). A study on fungal diversity of
Faizabad with special emphasis to edible mushrooms. National Symposium & IPS
meeting (MEZ) Dec. 18-19, 2006 Botany Dept., DDUGU, Gorakhpur. p25.
Ram Kumar and Siddhant (2007). Preliminary survey of wood inhabiting/ damaging
larger fungi of district Barabanki, U.P. National Symposium on Plant Pathogen :
Expoitation and Management and 59th
annual meeting of Indian Phytopathological
Society, organized by Biological Science, Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur (M.P.).
16th
-18th
January, 2007. p.100.
Ram Kumar and Siddhant (2007). Morphotaxonomical studies of some interesting wood
inhabiting larger fungi from different sub-division of the district Barabanki, Uttar
Pradesh. NIPS (MEZ) Annual meet and National Symposium on “Advancing Frontiers of
Plant Disease management” organized by Narendra Deva University of Agriculture &
Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad. (U.P.). November 15-17, 2007. p.57.
R.P. Srivastava, D. Johari, S.P. Singh, Aneg Singh, Siddhant and M.L. Sharma (2008).
Varietal evaluation for soil moisture deficit condition. All India seminar on “Water
management in Sugarcane Development” & Modern Techniques Abating Water
Pollution in Distilleries. 26th
-27th
March, 2008.
R.P. Srivastava, Siddhant and M.L. Sharma (2009). Studies on certain chemicals to
minimize sugar deterioration in staled sugarcane. Rashtrabhasha hindi me gyarahvi
Krishi Vighyan Sangoshthi “Satrangi Kranti hetu Krishi evam Pashupalan ki Samekit
Pradali: Anusandhan, Upalabdhiyan evam Rananeeti”. 13-15 April, 2009. p. 75.
Siddhant, Ruchira Singh, C.S. Singh and R.S. Kanaujia (2010). Influence of substrate
supplementation on biological efficiency of Pleurotus eous (Berk.) Sacc. National
Seminar on “Recent Advances in Plant Science” organized by Department of Botany,
Padmashri Vikhe Patil College of Arts, Science and Commerce. Pravaranagar, Loni.
(M.S.) February 15-17, 2010.
Siddhant, Ruchira Singh, C.S. Singh and R.S. Kanaujia (2010). Effect of pasteurization
techniques on the cultivation of Pleurotus sajor-caju (Fr.) Singer. National Seminar on
‘Chemicals use pattern in India’ organized by Chemistry Dept., G.A.P.G. College,
Ambedkar Nagar (U.P.) Feb.05-06, 2010 p. 71
Ruchira Singh, Siddhant and R.S. Kanaujia (2013). Diversity of Genus Volvariella in
Faizabad district. 3rd National Conference on Environment & Biodiversity of India.
Organized by North East Centre for Environmental Education and Research, Imphal in

4. association with PE Society’s Modern College of Arts, Science & Commerce,
Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra. Oct. 06, 2013. p. 51-52.
Siddhant, Ruchira Singh, Jyoti Rastogi and R.S. Kanaujia (2013). Cereal and millet
wastes management through mushroom cultivation. 3rd National Conference on
Environment & Biodiversity of India. Organized by North East Centre for Environmental
Education and Research, Imphal in association with PE Society’s Modern College of
Arts, Science & Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra. Oct. 06, 2013. p.71.
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
C.S. Singh and Siddhant (2005). Maize cob- A new substrate for planting spawn. J.
Basic Appl. Mycol. 4(I&II): 71-74.
Siddhant, Ruchira Singh, C.S. Singh and R.S. Kanaujia (2005). Effect of chemical
treatment on the yield and biological efficiency of oyster mushroom Pleurotus sajor-caju
(Fr.) Singer, Strain- Malaysia. J. Basic Appl. Mycol. 4(I&II): 75-81.
C.S. Singh, Siddhant, Ruchira singh and R.S. Kanaujia (2006). Bottle Culture: A
suitable method of oyster mushroom cultivation for flatlets. Environmental Biology and
Conservation. 11:25-26.
Siddhant, Ruchira Singh and D.C. Shukla (2006). Evaluation of agro-wastes for the
cultivation of Pleurotus sajor-caju (Fr.) Singer. J. Basic Appl. Mycol. 5 (I &II): 73-74.
Siddhant, Ram Kumar and D.C. Shukla (2006). Weed extract: A cheap source for better
yield and biological efficiency of Oyster mushroom, Pleurotus sajor-caju (Fr.) Singer. J.
Basic Appl. Mycol. 5(I &II): 91-92.
Ram Kumar and Siddhant (2007). Preliminary survey of wood inhabiting/ damaging
larger fungi of district Barabanki, U.P. J. Basic Appl. Mycol. 6(I &II): 73-74.
C.S. Singh, Siddhant, Ruchira singh and R.S. Kanaujia (2008). Integrated approach to
increase biological efficiency of Pleurotus florida Strain P1. J. Basic Appl. Mycol
7(I&II): 27-30.
Siddhant, R.P. Srivastava, M.L. Sharma, S.B. Singh and R.R. Singh (2008). Assessment
of sugar losses during staling in different varieties of sugarcane under subtropical
condition. Sugar Tech 10(4): 350-354.
Siddhant, Ruchira Singh and R.S. Kanaujia (2009). Cultivation of Pleurotus flabellatus
(Berk. Et Br.) Sacc. using different waste substrates. Journal of the Indian Botanical
Society 88 (1&2): 137-139.
R.P. Srivastava, Siddhant and M.L. Sharma (2009). Studies on minimizing quality and
quantity losses in staled cane. Sugar Tech 11(2): 176-180.
Siddhant, R.P. Srivastava, S.B. Singh and M.L. Sharma (2009). Post- harvest sugar

5. losses in sugarcane varieties at high ambient temperature under subtropical condition.
Sugar Tech 11(2): 222-224.
Siddhant and C.S. Singh (2009). Recycling of spent oyster mushroom substrate to
recover additional value. Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and
Technology. 5(2): 66-71.
Siddhant, Swapnil Yadav and C.S. Singh (2013). Spawn and spawning strategies for the
cultivation of Pleurotus eous (Berkeley) Saccardo. International Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences. 2(3):1494-1500.
Siddhant, Swapnil Yadav and C.S. Singh (2013). Effect of wheat straw component on
yield of Pleurotus eous. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied
Sciences. 2(8): 221-225.
Siddhant, Swapnil Yadav and C.S. Singh (2013). Conversion of crop waste in to pink
oyster mushroom Pleurotus eous. Trends in Biosciences. 6(4):418-420.
Siddhant, Swapnil Yadav, Rupali Mishra and Ruchira Singh (2014). Effect of substrate
disinfection on biological efficiency of Pleurotus sajor-caju (Fr.) Singer. Plant Archives
(Accepted)
International Publications
MISCELLANIOUS RESEARCH FINDINGS
Siddhant (2013). Mushroom Ornaments: A photo Gallery.
http://itismypen.blogspot.in/2012/05/mushroom-ornaments-photo-gallery.html
Siddhant (2013). Effect of Oxytocin on growth and yield of Oyster mushroom: A
research note. http://itismypen.blogspot.in/2013/08/effect-of-oxytocin-on-growth-and-
yield.html
Siddhant (2013). Trust in your mushrooms. http://itismypen.blogspot.in/2013/08/trust-
on-your-mushrooms.html
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth July 09, 1978
Place of Birth Faizabad
Citizenship Indian
Marital Status Married
Gender Male
Pan No. AZQPS3233C
Declaration
I hereby declare that the information mentioned above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Place : Pune
Date : 01 May, 2014
(Siddhant)