Dr. M. S. Reddy is a Professor in the Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology at Auburn University, USA. He has established a multi-disciplinary, nationally and internationally recognized, comprehensive research in the area of biocontrol of soil-borne diseases, IPM, biofertilizers & biofungicides (PGPR and development of safer environmentally-friendly agricultural products for sustainable agriculture with reduction of pesticide use and poverty alleviation around the world for over 35 years. He has authored and co-authored over 250 research papers and several book chapters, refereed research and extension articles, proceedings, bulletins, popular press reports, electronic media and others. His research efforts have been recognized widely and have been invited to several countries around the globe for presentations and research collaborations. He is a founder Chairman of Asian PGPR Society and organized conferences for sustainable agriculture in several countries. Dr. Reddy has trained several graduate, post-doctoral and visiting scientists. He is recipient of many prestigious awards from USA, Canada, and India. Currently, he is an entrepreneur and consultant for several national and international agencies.