معرفی
Dr. Gunvant Patil is an Assistant Professor in Molecular Crop Improvement at Texas Tech University's Institute of Genomics for Crop Abiotic Stress Tolerance (IGCAST) and Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pune and National Center for Plant Biotechnology, India, with prior research experience at the University of Minnesota, University of Missouri, and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
- Affiliations: IGCAST, Texas Tech University
- Roles: Researcher, Educator, Lab Director
His research focuses on genetic engineering and genome editing to enhance crop resilience against abiotic stresses and improve nutrient uptake. Key projects include developing genotype-independent transformation systems for legumes and energy crops, and identifying genomic loci for stress tolerance in soybean.
Education:
- B.S., North Maharashtra University, India
- M.S./Ph.D., University of Pune & National Center for Plant Biotechnology, India
Grants & Advising: Oversees a lab with over 10 graduate students and postdocs. Secured grants from USDA-NIFA, Texas Tech University, and United Soybean Board. Advises on projects like USDA-SARE grants for cotton root architecture.
