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Mushtaq Ahmad Najar

Bose Institute, University of Kashmir

ORCID iD 0009-0000-1183-7066

About

A dedicated researcher exploring the genetic basis of stress tolerance in sesame, an emerging oilseed crop, using next-generation sequencing technologies. With a focus on unraveling gene networks associated with salt tolerance, using advanced RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) techniques.

Introduced to usage of tools such as R programming and Bash scripting (Linux). Can handle data analysis and bioinformatics, aiming to decode the complex genetic responses of sesame to various environmental stresses (Salt stress and Macrophomina-sesame pathosystem). The researcher integrates cutting-edge genomic technologies to identify key genes and regulatory pathways underlying sesame's ability to thrive under adverse conditions.

The researcher unending commitment is to improve Sesame crop, enabling crop resilience and productivity in challenging environments.

Employment

  • Bose Institute Senior Research Fellow
    2021 - Present

Education

  • University of Kashmir Masters in Botany
    2017 - 2019

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (7)