Researcher biography
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agriculture (University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore;
Master of Science - Plant Sciences, specialisation-Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources (Wageningen University and Research)
Project title:
Integrating agricultural landscape genomics and abiotic stress resilience in mungbean
Project description:
My research explores the potential of leveraging local adaptations in mung bean to contribute to climate-resilient crop improvement. I primarily focus on heat and drought stress adaptations in different geographic regions.
Funding:
ARC Training Centre in Predictive Breeding for Agricultural Futures, ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Success in Nature and Agriculture
Advisors/supervisors:
Prof Daniel Ortiz-Barrientos, Dr Maddie James, Dr Millicent Smith, Prof Lee Hickey