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Expertise

Environmental microbiology
Bio(Phyto)remediation
Biodegradation of bioplastic
Biocontrol of fungal plant pathogens

ศาสตราจารย์ ดร. เบญจภรณ์ ประภักดี

Professor Dr.Benjaphorn Prapagdee

คุณวุฒิ :
B.Sc. (Microbiology),
M.Sc. (Industrial Microbiology),
D.Tech.Sc.(Environmental Toxicology, Technology and Management)


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Research Interests

- Bioremediation of heavy metal in contaminated soil: Microbial remediation and phytoremediation
- Responses on heavy metal toxicity in heavy metal-resistant bacteria
- Biodegradation process of bioplastic
- Biocontrol of fungal plant pathogens using bacterial antagonists

Academic Awards & Honors

2025 Mahidol University’s Teaching Excellence Award
2023 Certificate of Mahidol University Professional Standards Framework (MUPSF) Level 2, Mahidol University
2022 Certificate of Outstanding of Academic staff of Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies 2022, Mahidol University
2018 Certificate of Outstanding of Academic staff of Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies 2018, Mahidol University
2018 Editor-in-Chief Certificate of Environment and Natural Resources Journal awarded by TCI-TRF-Scopus
2017 Certificate of Outstanding of Academic staff of Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies 2017, Mahidol University
2014 Mahidol University Brand Ambassador of Core value in Mastery, Mahidol University
2013 TRF-CHE-Scopus Young Researcher Award (Life Sciences & Agricultural Sciences)
2009 Certificate of Outstanding of Civil Servant level 8 of Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University
2006 Certificate of Outstanding of Civil Servant level 6 of Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University
1995 Certificate of Honor of the Top of the Class in M.Sc. in Industrial Microbiology from Dr.Thab Neelanithi Foundation
1992 Certificate of Honor of the Top of the Class in B.Sc. in Microbiology from Dr.Thab Neelanithi Foundation

Publications

  1. Rungphitackchai B, and Juntongjin K. Production of sodium channel blocker by bacteria cultivated in bivalve infusions. In Matangkasombut P. and Yoshida T. (eds.), Microbial Utilization of Renewable Resources. 1995; 9: 264-270.
  2. Kenzaka T, Yamaguchi N, Prapagdee B, Mikami E, and Nasu M. Bacterial community composition and activity in tropical rivers in Thailand and Malaysia. Journal of Health Science. 2001; 47(4): 353-361.
  3. Eiamphungporn W, Nakjarung K, Prapagdee B, Vattanaviboon P, and Mongkolsuk S. Oxidant-inducible resistance to hydrogen peroxide killing in Agrobacterium tumefaciens requires the global peroxide sensor-regulator OxyR and KatA. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 2003; 225: 167-172.
  4. Prapagdee B, Vattanaviboon P, and Mongkolsuk S. The role of a bifunctional catalase-peroxidase KatA in protection of Agrobacterium tumefaciens from menadione toxicity. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 2004; 232: 217-223.
  5. Prapagdee B, Eiamphungporn W, Saenkham P, Mongkolsuk S, Vattanaviboon P. Analysis of growth phase regulated KatA and CatE and their physiological roles in determining hydrogen peroxide resistance in Agrobacterium tumefaciens. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 2004; 237: 219-226.
  6. Prapagdee B, Suphaka N, and Juntongjin K. Effect of phosphate concentration in bivalve infusion and artificial cultured medium on sodium channel blocker producing by Vibrio alginolyticus. Journal of Environmental Research. 2004; 26(2): 47-56.
  7. Kotchadat K, Prapagdee B, Kumsopa A, and Visarathanone N. Effects of chitosan on Furasium solani causative related-sudden death syndrome pathogen. Environment and Natural Resources Journal. 2005; 3(1): 89-98.
  8. Sukchawalit R, Prapagdee B, Charoenlap N, Vattanaviboon P, and Mongkolsuk S. Protection of Xanthomonas against arsenic toxicity involves the peroxide-sensing transcription regulator OxyR. Research in Microbiology. 2005; 156: 30-34.
  9. Chuchue T, Tanboon W, Prapagdee B, Dubbs JM, Vattanaviboon P, and Mongkolsuk S. OhrR-ohr are the primary sensor/regulator and protective genes against organic hydroperoxide stress in Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Journal of Bacteriology. 2006; 188: 842-851.
  10. Hrimpeng K, Prapagdee B, Banjerdkij P, Vattanaviboon P, Dubbs JM, and Mongkolsuk S. Challenging Xanthomonas campestris with low levels of arsenic mediates cross-protection against oxidant killing. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 2006; 262(1): 121-127.
  11. Prapagdee B, Kotchadat K, Kumsopa A, and Visarathanonth N. The role of chitosan in protection of soybean from sudden death syndrome caused by Fusarium solani f. sp. glycines. Bioresource Technology. 2007; 98(7): 1353-1358.
  12. Wongtanet J, and Prapagdee B. Effects of inorganic ions and glucose on hydrogen production by indigenous microbes in sewage sludge. EnvironmentAsia. 2008; 1(2): 30-36.
  13. Watcharamusik A, Prapagdee B, Thavipoke P, and Boontanon N. The role of exopolymers in protection of Ralstonia sp., a cadmium-resistant bacterium, from cadmium toxicity. EnvironmentAsia. 2008; 1(2): 37-42.
  14. Prapagdee B, Kuekulvong C, and Mongkolsuk S. Antifungal potential of extracellular metabolites produced by Streptomyces hygroscopicus against phytopathogenic fungi. International Journal of Biological Sciences. 2008; 4(5): 330-337.
  15. Prapagdee B, Akrapikulchart U, and Mongkolsuk S. Potential of a soil-borne Streptomyces hygroscopicus for biocontrol of anthracnose disease caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides in orchid. Journal of Biological Sciences. 2008; 8(7): 1187-1192.
  16. Prapagdee B, and Watcharamusik A. Adaptive and cross-protective responses against cadmium and zinc toxicity in cadmium-resistant bacterium isolated from a zinc mine. Brazilian Journal of Microbiology. 2009; 40(4): 838-845.
  17. Ruanchaiman S, Kumsopa A, Boontanon N and Prapagdee B. Dispersion of cadmium resistant Bacteria in cadmium contaminated soils at Mae Sot district, Tak province. Journal of Environmental Research. 2009; 31(2): 35-48.
  18. Noisopa C, Prapagdee B, Navanugraha C and Hutacharoen R. Effects of bio-extracts on the growth of Chinese kale. Kasetsart Journal: Natural Science. 2010; 44(5): 808-815.
  19. Thasana N, Prapagdee B, Rangkadilok N, Sallabhan R, Aye SL, Ruchirawat S and Loprasert S. Bacillus subtilis SSE4 produces subtulene A, a new lipopeptide antibiotic possessing an unusual C15 unsaturated β-amino acid. FEBS Letters. 2010; 584: 3209-3214.
  20. Chompoothawat N, Wongthanate J, Ussawarujikulchai A and Prapagdee B. Removal of cadmium ion from aqueous solution by exopolysaccharide-producing bacterium, Ralstonia sp. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin. 2010; 19(12): 2919-2923.
  21. Pratum C, Wongthanate J, Arunlertaree C and Prapagdee B. Decolorization of reactive dyes and textile dyeing effluent by Pleurotus sajor-caju. International Journal of Integrative Biology. 2011; 11(1): 52-57.
  22. Prapagdee B, Tharasaithong L, Nanthaphot R and Paisitwiroj C. Efficacy of crude extract of antifungal compounds produced from Bacillus subtilis on prevention of anthracnose disease in Dendrobium orchid. EnvironmentAsia. 2012; 5(1): 32-38.
  23. Prapagdee B, Chumphonwong N, Khonsue N and Mongkolsuk S. Influence of cadmium resistant bacteria on promoting plant root elongation and increasing cadmium mobilization in contaminated soil. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin. 2012; 21(5): 1186-1191.
  24. Gitchaiwat A, Kositchaiyong A, Sombatsompop K, Prapagdee B, Isarangkura K and Sombatsompop N. Assessment and characterization of antifungal and antialgal performances for biocide-enhanced linear low-density polyethylene. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 2013; 128(1): 371-379.
  25. Gitchaiwat A, Likhitlert S, Kositchaiyong A, Sombatsompop K, Prapagdee B, Isarangkura K and Sombatsompop N. Anti-algal performances for biocide-enhanced low-density polyethylene film. Advanced Materials Research. 2013; 747: 481-484.
  26. Kositchaiyong A, Rosarpitak V, Prapagdee B and Sombatsompop N. Molecular characterizations, mechanical properties and anti-algal activities for PVC and wood/PVC composites containing urea- and triazine-based algaecides. Composites Part B: Engineering. 2013; 53: 25-35.
  27. Prapagdee B, Chanprasert M and Mongkolsuk S. Bioaugmentation with cadmium-resistant plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria to assist cadmium phytoextraction by Helianthus annuus. Chemosphere. 2013; 92(6): 659-666.
  28. Khonsue N, Kittisuwan K, Kumsopa A, Tawinteung N and Prapagdee B. Inoculation of soil with cadmium-resistant bacteria enhances cadmium phytoextraction by Vetiveria nemoralis and Ocimum gratissimum. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 2013; 224(10): 1696.
  29. Setkit K, Kumsopa A, Wongthanate J and Prapagdee B. Enhanced cadmium (Cd) phytoextraction from contaminated soil using Cd-resistant bacterium. EnvironmentAsia. 2014; 7(1): 89-94.
  30. Kijawatworawet K, Wongthanate J and Prapagdee B. Role of cadmium-resistant siderophore-producing rhizobacteria in increasing cadmium bioavailability in contaminated soils. International Journal of Integrative Biology. 2014; 15(1): 1-6.
  31. Sangthong C, Duangboobpha S, and Prapagdee B. Cadmium removal from water and soil by a cadmium-resistant rhizobacterium and its effect on plant root elongation. EnvironmentAsia. 2015; 8(1): 94-100.
  32. Apinya T, Sombatsompop N and Prapagdee B. Selection of a Pseudonocardia sp. RM423 that accelerates the biodegradation of poly(lactic) acid in submerged cultures and in soil microcosms. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 2015; 99: 23-30.
  33. Prapagdee B and Khonsue N. Bacterial-assisted cadmium phytoremediation by Ocimum gratissimum L. in polluted agricultural soil: A field trial experiment. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 2015; 12(12): 3843-3852.
  34. Sangthong C, Setkit K and Prapagdee B. Improvement of cadmium phytoremediation after soil inoculation with a cadmium resistant Micrococcus sp. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2016; 23(1): 756-764.
  35. Pin-ngoen K, Kositchaiyong A, Prapagdee B and Sombatsompop N. Formation of E. coli biofilm on LLDPE sheets by incorporation of 2-hydroxypropyl-3-piperazinyl-quinoline carboxylic acid methacrylate or silver-substituted zeolite. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 2016; 109: 211-222.
  36. Chan-Hom T, Yamsaengsung W, Prapagdee B, Markpin T and Sombatsompop N. Flame retardancy, antifungal efficacies, and physical–mechanical properties for wood/polymer composites containing zinc borate. Fire and Materials. 2016; doi: 10.1002/fam.2408.
  37. Rojjanateeranaj P, Sangthong C and Prapagdee B. Enhanced cadmium phytoremediation of Glycine max L. through bioaugmentation of cadmium-resistant bacteria assisted by biostimulation. Chemosphere. 2017; 185: 764-771.
  38. Prapagdee B and Wankumpha J. Phytoremediation of cadmium-polluted soil by Chlorophytum laxum combined with chitosan-immobilized cadmium-resistant bacteria. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2017; 24(23): 19249-19258.
  39. Srimalanon P, Prapagdee B, Markpin T and Sombatsompop N. Effects of DCP as a free radical producer and HPQM as a biocide on the mechanical properties and antibacterial performance of in situ compatibilized PBS/PLA blends. Polymer Testing. 2018; 67: 331-341.
  40. Wiangkham N and Prapagdee B. Potential of Napier grass with cadmium-resistant bacterial inoculation on cadmium phytoremediation and its possibility to use as biomass fuel. Chemosphere. 2018; 201: 511-518.
  41. Bubpachat T, Sombatsompop N and Prapagdee B. Isolation and role of polylactic acid-degrading bacteria on degrading enzymes productions and PLA biodegradability at mesophilic conditions. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 2018; 152: 75-85.
  42. Pattanasuttichonlakul W, Sombatsompop N and Prapagdee B. Accelerating biodegradation of PLA using microbial consortium from dairy wastewater sludge combined with PLA-degrading bacterium. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 2018; 132:74-83.
  43. Tangudom P, Wimolmala E, Prapagdee B and Sombatsompop N. Material formulations for AR/PMMA and AR-TiO2/PMMA blends and effects of UV radiation and TiO2loading on mechanical and antibacterial performances. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering. 2018; 57(18):1963-1967.
  44. Chuaphasuk C and Prapagdee B. Effects of biochar-immobilized bacteria on phytoremediation of cadmium-polluted soil. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2019; 26: 23679-23688.
  45. Tangudom P, Wimolmala E, Prapagdee B and Sombatsompop N. Mechanical properties and antibacterial performance of PMMA toughened with acrylic rubber containing 2-Hydroxypropyl-3-Piperazinyl-Quinoline Carboxylic Acid Methacrylate (HPQM) and HPQM absorbed on TiO2 particles. Polymer Testing. 2019; 79: 106023.
  46. Boonluksiri Y, Prapagdee B and Sombatsompop N. Effect of poly(D-lactic acid) and cooling temperature on heat resistance and antibacterial performance of stereocomplex poly(L-lactic acid). Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 2020; 137: 48970.
  47. Srimalanon P, Prapagdee B and Sombatsompop N. Soil inoculation with Pseudomonas geniculate WS3 for accelerating the biodegradation process of in situ compatibilized PBS/PLA blends doped with HPQM. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 2020; 28: 1138-1149.
  48. Tangudom P, Martín-Fabiani I, Prapagdee B, Wimolmala E, Markpin T and Sombatsompop N. Improvement of mechanical-antibacterial performances of AR/PMMA with TiO2 and HPQM treated by N-2(aminoethyl)-3-aminopropyl trimethoxysilane. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 2021; 40(13-14): 477-489.
  49. Sangsuwan P and Prapagdee B. Cadmium phytoremediation performance of two species of Chlorophytum and enhancing their potentials by cadmium-resistant bacteria. Environmental Technology and Innovation. 2021; 21: 101311.
  50. Sombatsompop N, Srimalanon P, Markpin T and Prapagdee B. Polylactic acid (PLA): Improve it, use it, and dump it faster. BioResources. 2021; 16: 2196-2199.
  51. Khanthom S, Stewart TN and Prapagdee B. Potential of a rhizobacterium on removal of heavy metals from aqueous solution and promoting plant root elongation under heavy metal toxic conditions. Environmental Technology and Innovation. 2021; 22: 101419.
  52. Boonluksiri Y, Prapagdee B and Sombatsompop N. Promotion of polylactic acid biodegradation by a combined addition of PLA-degrading bacterium and nitrogen source under submerged and soil burial conditions. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 2021; 188: 109562
  53. Junpradit C, Thooppeng P, Duangmal K and Prapagdee B. Influence of cadmium-resistant Streptomycetes on plant growth and cadmium uptake by Chlorophytum comosum (Thunb.) Jacques. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2021; 28(29): 39398-39408.
  54. Srimalanon P, Martín-Fabiani I, Prapagdee B, Wimolmala E, Markpin T and Sombatsompop N. Influence of reprocessing cycles on mechanical and antibacterial performances of hygienic in-situ compatibilized PBS/PLA blends doped with HPQM. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management. 2021; 23: 1893-1904.
  55. Ruangpanupan N, Ussawarujikulchai A, Prapagdee B and Chavanich S. Microplastics in the surface seawater of Bandon Bay, Gulf of Thailand. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 2022; 179: 113664.
  56. Thooppeng P, Junpradit C, Rongsayamanont W, Duangmal K and Prapagdee B. Cadmium-resistant Streptomyces stimulates phytoextraction potential of Crotalaria juncea L. in cadmium-polluted soil. International Journal of Phytoremediation. 2023; 25(10): 1318-1327.
  57. Ruangpanupan N, Ussawarujikulchai A and Prapagdee B, Chavanich S. Seasonal variation in the abundance of microplastics in three commercial bivalves from Bandon Bay, Gulf of Thailand. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 2023; 197: 1515600.
  58. Ketaubon P and Prapagdee B. Enhancing cadmium phytoremediation of Chlorophytum comosum (Thunb.) Jacques by applying cadmium-resistant bacterial tablet. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2023; 30(52): 113015-113025.
  59. Montreemuk J, Stewart TN and Prapagdee B. Bacterial-assisted phytoremediation of heavy metals: Concepts, current knowledge, and future directions. Environmental Technology and Innovation. 2024; 33: 103488.
  60. Ketaubon P, Ritthikasem N, Tanheng P and Prapagdee B. Enhancing heavy metal phytoremediation in landfill soil by Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) roberty through the application of bacterial-biochar pellets. Environmental Technology and Innovation. 2024; 35: 103738.
  61. Boonsong P, Ussawarujikulchai A, Prapagdee B and Pansak W. Contamination of microplastics in greenhouse soil subjected to plastic mulching. Environmental Technology and Innovation. 2025; 37: 103991.

Proceedings & Presentation:

  1. Rungphitackchai B, Teintongdee W and Juntongjin K. Sodium channel blocker producing bacteria associated with bivalves as possible a causative organism of their toxicity. Presentation in the 5th Annual Meeting of Thai Society for Biotechnology. Bangkok, November 25-27, 1993.
  2. Prapagdee B. The situation and problems of the water quality in the major rivers of Thailand. Oral Presentation in the International Workshop on “Environmental Pollution in Southeast Asia: Research and Management of Current Problems”, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, November 11, 1999.
  3. Kenzaka T, Yamaguchi N, Prapagdee B, Mikami E and Nasu M. Bacterial community structure and their activity in tropical rivers determined by fluorescent staining methods. Presentation in the 100th General Meeting of American Society for Microbiology, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California, USA., May 21-25, 2000.
  4. Kenzaka T, Yamaguchi N, Prapagdee B, Mikami E and Nasu M. Bacterial community structure and their activity determined by in situ hybridization in tropical rivers. Presentation in the 147th Ordinary Meeting of Society for General Microbiology, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK, September 12-15, 2000.
  5. Tanboon W, Prapagdee B, Vattanaviboon P and Mongkolsuk S. Physiological characterization of genes encoding organic hydroperoxide protection in Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Presentation in the 29th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand 2003, Khon Kaen, Thailand, October 20-22, 2003.
  6. Prapagdee B, Vattanaviboon P, Loprasert S, Parkpain P, Polprasert C and Mongkolsuk S. Physiological characterization of encoding monofunctional and bifunctional catalases in Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Presentation in the Conference on Environmental Science, Technology and Management, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok, Thailand, July 8-11, 2003.
  7. Prapagdee B, Banjerdkij P, Charoenlap N, Sukchawalit R and Mongkolsuk S. OxyR-dependent response to arsenite toxicity in Xanthomonas campestris pv. phaseoli. Presentation in the 15th Annual Meeting of Thai Society for Biotechnology. Chiangmai, Thailand, February 3-6, 2004.
  8. Prapagdee B, Vattanaviboon P and Mongkolsuk S. Catalase-peroxidase of Agrobacterium tumefaciens: Cloning and characterization of KatA function. Presentation in the 15th Annual Meeting of Thai Society for Biotechnology. Chiangmai, Thailand, February 3-6, 2004.
  9. Prapagdee B, Sukchawalit R, Charoenlap N, Vattanaviboon P and Mongkolsuk S. Protection of Xanthomonas against arsenic toxicity involves the peroxide-sensing transcription regulator. Presentation in the Conference on Ecological and Environmental Health Effects of Heavy Metals, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok, Thailand, April 2, 2004.
  10. Prapagdee B, Vattanaviboon P and Mongkolsuk S. The novel role of Agrobacterium tumefaciens KatA, a bifunctional catalase-peroxidase, in response to menadione toxicity. Presentation in the 5th Princess Chulabhorn Science Congress. Bangkok, Thailand, August 16-20, 2004.
  11. Prapagdee B, Pinrod S, Khondee N and Chotnok W. Isolation and screening of cadmium-resistant bacteria from cadmium contaminated soil. Proceedings in the 18th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology. Bangkok, Thailand, November 2-3, 2006.
  12. Prapagdee B, Kuekulvong C, Akrapikulchart U and Mongkolsuk S. Screening for antagonistic activity of actinomycetes to phytopathogenic fungi. Proceedings in the 19th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology. Pathumthani, Thailand, October 9-12, 2007.
  13. Prapagdee B, Kaewchai A and Mongkolsuk S. Isolation and screening of chitinolytic bacteria and their antagonism to phytopathogenic fungi. Proceedings in the 19th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology. Pathumthani, Thailand, October 9-12, 2007.
  14. Kaewchai A, Prapagdee B, Kumsopa A and Siwayaprahm P. Growth suppression of phytopathogenic fungi by antagonistic bacteria. Presentation in the 6th Princess Chulabhorn International Science Congress. Bangkok, Thailand, November 25-29, 2007.
  15. Prapagdee B and Mongkolsuk S. Antagonisms of Streptomyces hygroscopicus isolated from rhizosphere soils to phytopathogenic fungi. Presentation in the 108th General Meeting of American Society for Microbiology (ASM), Boston Convention and Exposition Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA., June 1-5, 2008.
  16. Thongprayoon S, Prapagdee B, Suwanich P and Ussawarujikulchai A. Factor effecting on microbiological quality in groundwater: Case study on Bangkla district, Chachoengsao province and Kosumphisai district, Mahasarakham province. Proceedings in the International Symposium on Efficient Groundwater Resources Management. Bangkok, Thailand, February 16-21, 2009.
  17. Prapagdee B, Kuekulvong C, Kumsopa A and Duangmal K. Activity of antagonistic bacteria on the growth inhibition of Sclerotium rolfsii. Presentation in the Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference (ABIC), Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand, September 22-25, 2009.
  18. Pratum C, Wongthanate J, Arunlertaree C and Prapagdee B. Efficiency of white-rot fungi on the decolorization of reactive dyes. Proceedings in the 6th KU-KPS Conference. Kasetsart University, Nakhonpathom, Thailand, December 8-9, 2009.
  19. Chompoothawat N, Wongthanate J, Ussawarujikulchai A and Prapagdee B. Removal of cadmium from aqueous solution by exopolymers produced by Ralstonia sp. TAK1. Proceedings in the 6th KU-KPS Conference. Kasetsart University, Nakhonpathom, Thailand, December 8-9, 2009.
  20. Jitapunkul A, Wilairat P, Kitphati W and Prapagdee B. Detection of estrogenic hormonal residues in the lower Chao Phraya river, Thailand. Proceedings in the 11th Graduate Research Conference, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand, February 12, 2010.
  21. Chansong N, Prapagdee B, Mutchimwong A, Tribuddharat C and Trakulsomboon S. Isolation of multi-drug resistant bacteria in the air in various rooms using different air ventilation systems in a university hospital. Proceedings in the 8th Science and Technology Conference, Thammasart University, Pathumthani, Thailand, March 19, 2010.
  22. Pattarapipatpok S, Prapagdee B, Wongthanate J and Arunlertaree C. Screening of Ligninolytic Enzymes-Producing White Rot Fungi for Dye Removal. Proceedings in the 36th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand (STT 36), Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand, October 26-28, 2010.
  23. Choochuen C, Prapagdee B, Arunlertaree C and Kumsopa A. Biocontrol of anthracnose disease in Dendrobium orchid by crude extract of extracellular antifungal compounds produced from microbial antagonists. Proceedings in the 36th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand (STT 36), Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand, October 26-28, 2010.
  24. Pitisuradech S, Prapagdee B, Kumsopa A and Wongthanate J. Effects of intracellular and extracellular antifungal compounds produced from bacterial antagonists on the growth of Sclerotium rolfsii. Proceedings in the 36th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand (STT 36), Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand, October 26-28, 2010.
  25. Khonsue N, Prapagdee B, Kumsopa A and Tawinteung N. Effects of exopolymer produced by cadmium - resistant bacteria on the enhancement of cadmium mobility in soil. Poster Proceedings in the 36th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand (STT 36), Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand, October 26-28, 2010.
  26. Chumphonwong N, Prapagdee B, Kumsopa A and Wongthanate J. Screening of siderophore-producing cadmium resistant rhizobacteria from rhizosphere soils and plant roots. Proceedings in the 36th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand (STT 36), Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand, October 26-28, 2010.
  27. Chongpian Y, Wongaree T, Yoytong J and Prapagdee B. Enhancement of winery waste composting by bioaugmentation with cellulase-producing bacteria. Proceedings in the 1st EnvironmentAsia International Conference, Rama Gardens Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand, March 22-25, 2011, pp.940-948.
  28. Rogchanaboworn N, Prapagdee B, Wongthanate J and Arunlertaree C. Decolorization of a reactive dye by a white-rot fungus. Proceedings in the 8th KU-KPS Conference. Kasetsart University, Nakhonpathom, Thailand, December 8-9, 2011, pp.729-736.
  29. Chanprasert M, Prapagdee B, Wongthanate J and Eiamphungporn W. Isolation and screening of IAA-producing rhizobacteria from heavy metal contaminated areas. Proceedings in the 8th KU-KPS Conference. Kasetsart University, Nakhonpathom, Thailand, December 8-9, 2011, pp.737-744.
  30. Kittisuwan K, Prapagdee B, Wongthanate J and Kumsopa A. Bioaugmentation–assisted phytoremediation of cadmium contaminated soil by Vetiveria nemoralis. Proceedings in the 8th KU-KPS Conference. Kasetsart University, Nakhonpathom, Thailand, December 8-9, 2011, pp.745-752.
  31. Kijawatworawet K, Prapagdee B, Wongthanate J and Eiamphungporn W. Isolation of siderophore-producing rhizobacteria for increasing of cadmium solubilization in cadmium contaminated soil. Proceedings in the National and International Graduate Student Conference: Community and Environmental Management of Sustainable Development in ASEAN, Mahasarakham University, Thailand, May 14, 2012, pp. 650-657.
  32. Prapagdee B and Mongkolsuk S. Characterization of a cadmium-resistant plant growth promoting rhizobacterium and its potential on increasing plant root elongation under a cadmium toxic condition. Presentation in the 112th General Meeting of American Society for Microbiology (ASM), The Moscone North and South (Convention Center), San Francisco, California, USA., June 16-19, 2012.
  33. Rengkhuankhwai J, Prapagdee B, Wongthanate J and Eiamphungporn W. Antibiotic resistance of enterococci bacteria isolated from seawater at Bangsaen Beach, Chonburi province. Proceedings in the 9th KU-KPS Conference. Kasetsart University, Nakhonpathom, Thailand, December 6-7, 2012, pp.1967-1973.
  34. Anusornpornpong S, Prapagdee B, Wongthanate J and Ussawarujikulchai A. Biotreatment of cadmium in aqueous solution by cadmium resistant bacteria. Proceedings in the 9th KU-KPS Conference. Kasetsart University, Nakhonpathom, Thailand, December 6-7, 2012, pp.1952-1959.
  35. Niyomphisansuk M, Aiemsaard P, Sawat S and Prapagdee B. Potential of cadmium-resistant bacterium on the enhancement of sunflower root elongation under toxic cadmium conditions. Proceedings in the 2nd EnvironmentAsia International Conference, A-ONE the Royal Cruise Hotel, Chonburi, Thailand, May 15-17, 2013, pp.148-152.
  36. Duangboobpha S, Prapagdee B, Kumsopa A and Wongthanate J. Isolation and screening of cadmium resistant rhizobacteria and their ability on siderophore and biosurfactant production. Proceedings in the 39th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand (STT 39), Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand, October 21-23, 2013, pp.1035-1040.
  37. Apinya T, Ussawarujikulchai A, Sombatsompop N and Prapagdee B. Isolation and screening of polylactic acid-degrading bacteria. Proceedings in the 2nd ASEAN Plus Three Graduate Research Congress, S31 Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand, February 5-7, 2014, pp.47-53.
  38. Panpumpo S, Prapagdee B, Ussawarujikulchai A, and Kumsopa A. Biodegradation of polylactic acid by indigenous microorganisms from landfill soil and wastewater sludge. Proceedings in the 6th Academic Meeting & National and International Research Presentation, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand, April 28-29, 2015, pp.569-579.
  39. Wankumpha J, Prapagdee B, Wongthanate J and Kumsopa A. Ability of cadmium-resistant bacteria to increase cadmium solubility in contaminated soil. Proceedings in the 3rd EnvironmentAsia International Conference, Montein Riverside Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand, June 17-19, 2015, pp.507-514.
  40. Rojjanateeranaj P, Prapagdee B, Wongthanate J and Kumsaopa A. Bacterial-assisted phytoremediation in cadmium contaminated soil by Glycine max L. Proceedings in the 12th KU-KPS Conference. Kasetsart University, Nakhonpathom, Thailand, December 8-9, 2015, pp.1631-1641.
  41. Wiangkham N, Prapagdee B, Ussawarujikulchai A and Kumsopa A. Soil inoculation with cadmium resistant bacteria for promoting plant growth and cadmium phytoremediation by Napier grass cultivar Pakchong 1. Proceedings in the 13th KU-KPS Conference. Kasetsart University, Nakhonpathom, Thailand, December 8-9, 2016, pp.2620-2626.
  42. Boonwan P, Prapagdee B, Wongthanate J and Kumsopa A. Inoculation of rhizobacteria for promoting of plant growth and cadmium phytoremediation in contaminated soil by Derris indica. Proceedings in the 8th Academic Meeting, National and International Research Presentation, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok, March 16, 2017, pp. 1582-1592.
  43. Seechanta W, Prapagdee B, Sucharitakul S and Mutchimwong A. Microbiological air quality in mechanical ventilation and natural ventilation cafeterias: Case study in a state enterprise. Proceedings in the 8th Academic Meeting, National and International Research Presentation, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok, March 16, 2017, pp. 2259-2268.
  44. Chuaphasuk C, Prapagdee B, Wongthanate J and Kumsopa A. Synergistic use of Chlorophytum laxum and biochar-immobilized cadmium-resistant bacteria to enhance cadmium phytoremediation in contaminated soil. Proceedings in the 43rd Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand (STT43), Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, October 17-19, 2017, pp.523-529.
  45. Pattanasuttichonlakul W, Prapagdee B, Sombatsompop N and Ussawarujikulchai A. Enhanced biodegradation of polylactic acid sheet by addition of microbial consortium. Proceedings in the 43rd Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand (STT43), Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, October 17-19, 2017, pp.530-536.
  46. Bubpachat T, Prapagdee B, Sombatsompop N and Kumsopa A. Isolation and characterization of polylactic acid-degrading bacterium isolated from wastewater treatment sludge. Proceedings in the 43rd Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand (STT43), Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, October 17-19, 2017, pp.537-541.
  47. Watcharamai T, Prapagdee B, Sridang P and Sombatsompop K. Lead removal from wastewater using a combination process of adsorption and ultrafiltration. Proceedings in the 5th SAU National Interdisciplinary Conference 2018, Richmond Stylish Convention Hotel, Nonthaburi, Thailand, June 22-23, 2018, pp.1530-1537.
  48. Kanthom S, Prapagdee B, Stewart TN, Arunlertaree C and Pansuk J. Effects of heavy metal-resistant rhizobacterium on promoting of root elongation of sweet sorghum under heavy metal toxic conditions. Proceedings in the 12th National Conference of Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, July 12-13, 2018, pp.457-466.
  49. Sangsuwan P, Prapagdee B, Punwong P and Kumsopa A. Effects of cadmium resistant bacteria on promoting cadmium phytoremediation in cadmium contaminated soil by Chlorophytum spp. Proceedings in the 20th National Graduate Research Conference, Khonkaen University, Khonkaen, Thailand, 15 March, 2019, pp.337-345.
  50. Thooppeng P, Prapagdee B, Rongsayamanont R and Duangmal K. Use of cadmium resistant actinomycetes for promoting cadmium phytoremediation in contaminated soil by Chlorophytum comosum. Proceedings in the 2nd Suan Sunandha National and International Academic Conference on Science and Technology, The Royal River Hotel, Bangkok, November 8, 2019, pp. (5)-99-107.
  51. Junpradit C, Prapagdee B, Rongsayamanont R and Duangmal K. Ability of cadmium-resistant actinomycetes on cadmium removal from aqueous solution and cadmium solubility in contaminated soil. Proceedings in the 2nd Suan Sunandha National and International Academic Conference on Science and Technology, The Royal River Hotel, Bangkok, November 8, 2019, pp. (5)-108-117.
  52. Ketsard K, Prapagdee B, Rongsayamanont R and Wongthanate J. Isolate of biosurfactant-producing cadmium resistant bacteria and the optimal condition for biosurfactant. Proceedings in the 2nd Suan Sunandha National and International Academic Conference on Science and Technology, The Royal River Hotel, Bangkok, November 8, 2019, pp. (6) 67-75.
  53. Boonluksiri Y, Prapagdee B and Sombatsompop N. An accelerated biodegradation of Poly(lactic acid) by inoculation of Pseudomonas geniculate WS3 combined with nutrient addition. Proceedings in the 2nd International Conference on Materials Research and Innovation 2019, Centara Grand Central Plaza Ladprao, Bangkok, December 16-18, 2019, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 773: 012023, DOI:10.1088/1757-899X/ 773/ 1/ 012023.
  54. Srimalanon P, Prapagdee B, Martín-Fabiani I and Sombatsompop N. Effect of reprocessing cycles on mechanical properties and antibacterial performance of in situ compatibilized PBS/PLA blends doped with HPQM. Proceedings in the Pure and Applied Chemistry International Conference 2020, IMPACT Forum, Bangkok, February 13-14, 2020, pp.PC1-PC7.
  55. Ketaubon P, Prapagdee B, Rongsayamanont W and Yuttitham M. Soil inoculation of cadmium-resistant bacterial tablet for promoting cadmium phytoremediation by Chlorophytum comosum L. Proceedings in the 4th FIT National Conference (Online Conference), Faculty of Industrial Technology, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok, May 27, 2022, pp.166-173.
  56. Charoenchit S, Prapagdee B, Rongsayamanont W and Punwong P. Proceedings in the 19th KU-KPS Conference. Kasetsart University, Nakhonpathom, Thailand, December 8-9, 2022, pp. 2119-2126.
  57. Boonsong P, Ussawarujikulchai A, Prapagdee B and Pansak W. Assessing macroplastic and microplastic accumulation in greenhouse soil. Proceedings in the 20th KU-KPS Conference. Kasetsart University, Nakhonpathom, Thailand, December 7-8, 2023, pp. 2690-2699.

Books and Book Chapter

  1. Prapagdee B. Environmental Microbiology: A Laboratory Handbook. Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Nakhonpathom, 1999, pp.72. (In Thai)
  2. Prapagdee B. Case Study: Effects of Genetically Engineered Organisms on the Environment. In Thailand State of Environmental Quality Report 1999. Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Bangkok, 1999, pp. 253-264. (In Thai)
  3. Prapagdee B. Environmental Microbiology. Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Nakhonpathom, 2008, pp.396. (In Thai)
  4. Prapagdee B. (editor) Environmental Health and Safety Guidelines. Center for Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Management, Mahidol University, Nakhonpathom, 2012, pp.110. (In Thai)
  5. Prapagdee B. Soil Microorganisms and Remediation of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soil. Ruch Compute, Bangkok, 2020, pp.260. (In Thai)

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