Navin Shrestha
Former Crop Science - PhD
Bio
- Degree Program: Ph.D., Crop Science
- Previous Degree: M.S. in Horticultural Science, NC State University
- PhD Advisor: Dr. Vasu Kuraparthy
- Dissertation: Genomic Analyses of Bacterial Blight Resistance, Fiber Quality Traits and Introgression of Thrips Resistance in Upland Cotton.
- Dissertation Date: 2023-02-20
- MS Advisor: Dr. Dilip Panthee
- Thesis: Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) Associated with Flavonoid in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
- Thesis Date: 2018-12-07
Research
I work in a cotton genetics lab. My research project focuses on developing cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) germplasm with resistant to thrips (Frankliniella spp.). Thrips cause significant economic damage to cotton. Due to their pronounced negative effect on yield and maturity, control of thrips must be practiced annually. Pesticide use is a major control measure. Thus, the development of thrips resistant varieties will help reduce pesticide application and their toxic environmental effects.
In addition, bacterial leaf blight (BLB) is one of the major diseases in cotton. Upon developing a recombinant inbred line (RIL) population, I am assessing quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with this disease.