Mr. Devesh Pathak is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology at R.S.M. College, Dhampur, Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh (affiliated with Guru Jambheshwar University, Moradabad, U.P.). He completed his graduation from R.B.S. College, Bichpuri, Agra, and pursued his post-graduation and Ph.D. (pursuing) from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. He has also qualified the ASRB-NET. His research primarily focuses on the management of fungal diseases affecting pulses and oilseed crops. He has published one edited book, 12 research papers, seven book chapters with ISBN, and seven popular articles in reputed national and international journals and magazines. Mr. Pathak has actively participated in more than 10 national and international conferences, seminars, and training workshops. He has been honored with four awards in recognition of his academic and research contributions. He is also a life member of several reputed professional societies and organizations.