SCIENCE
Dr NIDA GHORI
Research Scientist; Take-All Wheat Team Leader
Protecting Crops and the Environment
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Nida Ghori is Plant molecular geneticist with the expertise in map-based cloning and functional marker development for gene pyramiding and marker assisted breeding. She has joined wheat pathogenomics team recently and her current research work is aimed at identifying genomic regions associated with take-all and functionally validating genes for resistance in wheat. Moreover, she is working towards diagnostic marker development that can be used in UK wheat breeding programs. She will also be the part of WGIN and DFW projects as well with the intention of contributing to sustainable food security by reducing the need for fungicides without compromising plant yields and quality. Nida is open for collaborations and sharing her expertise with other scientists at Rothamsted and around the world.
ADDRESS:
Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, AL5 2JQ
SOCIAL MEDIA
QUALIFICATIONS
2013 - Bachelors (Hons) Agriculture, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
2015 - Masters (Hons) Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
2022 - PhD Agronomy, Kansas State University, USA
MEASURES OF ESTEEM
2022 - American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Collegiate Ambassador & Student Connections Program Participant
2021 - Borlaug Scholar Award, National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB)
2021 - Best Student Recognition in College of Agriculture, Kansas State University, USA
2020 - Don C. Warren Genetics Award, Kansas State University, USA
2017-2022 Fulbright Scholarship Awardee from U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).