معرفی
Karam Singh is an Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on plant genomics, pathology, and molecular mechanisms underlying plant-insect and plant-pathogen interactions. He has contributed significantly to studies on lupin genetics, disease resistance mechanisms, and genomic resources for crop improvement. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable agriculture and food security.
Research Interests:
- Plant genomics and gene expression
- Molecular plant pathology
- Resistance to fungal pathogens and insect pests
- Lupin domestication and genetic improvement
- Epigenetic regulation of flowering time and vernalization
Grant Activities:
- Genomic approaches to explore plant-insect interactions (UWA Led)
- Strategies to Provide Resistance to Rhizoctonia solani
- Lupin B Conglutin Seed Protein Characterization (EU-funded)
- TeraBase sequencing for mutant development (ARC-funded)
- Innovative Approaches to Necrotrophic Pathogen Resistance
Key Achievements: Developed the first chromosome-length reference genome for narrow-leafed lupin, identified novel resistance genes against fungal pathogens, and elucidated molecular pathways controlling plant defense responses.
