Gergana Desheva

Gergana Desheva is a researcher affiliated with the Institute of Plant Genetic Resources Konstantin Malkov in Sadovo, Bulgaria. Her work focuses on agronomic characterization of wheat cultivars, particularly winter bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), involving genetic diversity analysis and yield component evaluation.

The study she co-authored (2018) analyzed foreign winter bread wheat cultivars for agronomic traits, comparing them to the Bulgarian standard variety Enola. Key findings included variations in heading dates, spike morphology, and thousand grain weight, with implications for heterosis breeding through inter-cluster crosses.

Her research utilizes statistical methods like k-means cluster analysis to assess genetic diversity and identify high-performing cultivars. The work aligns with global efforts in wheat genetic resource conservation, as referenced in the study.

Desheva collaborates with scientists like Manol Deshev and Bozhidar Kyosev. Her affiliation is with the Institute of Plant Genetic Resources, a leading institution in Bulgaria for crop biodiversity and breeding research.