معرفی
Pradip Sapkota is a researcher at Texas A&M University's Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, affiliated with Texas A&M AgriLife Research. His work focuses on sorghum breeding and genetics, particularly genomic prediction for quality traits. He holds a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and has conducted research in Nepal and the U.S., addressing crop improvement challenges in diverse agroecological contexts.
Education:
- B.S. Agriculture, Tribhuvan University, 2015
- M.S. Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University, 2020
Research Interests:
Dr. Sapkota specializes in developing genomic tools for crop improvement, with emphasis on sorghum, guar, maize, and wheat. His work integrates genomic prediction models, phenotypic data analysis, and field trials to enhance crop resilience and productivity. He explores climate-smart agriculture solutions for rain-fed systems and smallholder farming contexts.
Advising & Grants:
Supervised by Prof. William Rooney, his research has addressed crop adaptation in Nepal and the U.S. Southwest. While specific grant details are not provided, his work aligns with AgriLife Research priorities in sustainable agriculture and genetic resource utilization.
Labs/Teams:
Part of Texas A&M AgriLife Research, collaborating with plant breeding teams focused on genomic technologies and field-based crop evaluation.
