Shyamal Talukder

Dr. Shyamal Talukder is an Assistant Professor in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, specializing in Rice Breeding & Genetics. His research focuses on developing rice cultivars with enhanced yield, milling quality, disease resistance, and tolerance to abiotic stresses like cold, heat, and drought. He integrates conventional breeding with molecular tools such as genomic selection and gene editing. Dr. Talukder collaborates globally and emphasizes training graduate students and scientists. His team includes Subroto Das Jyoti (PhD Student), Gurjeet Sing (Postdoctoral Fellow), and Research Associates Chersty L. Harper, Punniakotti Elumalai, and Anjan Kumar Pradhan.

Research Interests: Dr. Talukder’s work centers on rice genetics and breeding, particularly addressing biotic and abiotic challenges through genomic approaches. Key areas include seedling cold tolerance, panicle architecture, and high-amyllose rice lines. He explores traits like drought tolerance in tall fescue and the potential of millets for tropical agriculture.

Scientific Contributions: His publications highlight genomic studies on stress tolerance, crop improvement, and genetic analysis of agronomic traits. He advocates low-input agriculture and sustainable crop systems.

Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not detailed, his active student advising and collaborative research underscore his commitment to advancing agricultural science. His lab’s work aligns with Texas A&M AgriLife Research initiatives.

Labs & Teams: Dr. Talukder leads a multidisciplinary team focused on rice genetics, with ongoing projects in genomics, phenotyping, and trait mapping. Collaborations extend to institutions worldwide.