REYAZUL ROUF MIR
Address
Centre of Excellence in Genomics (CEG),
Building # 300, International Crops Research Institute
for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) ,
Patancheru - 502 324, Greater Hyderabad, INDIA
E-mail: imrouf2006@gmail.com
RESEARCH INTERESTS: Genetics, Molecular Biology, Molecular Breeding, Crop Biotechnology, Applied Genomics
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: Visiting Scientist (Applied Genomics) on Global Theme-Biotechnology (GT-Biotechnology) in International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru - 502 324, Greater Hyderabad, INDIA, since April 2010 to till date
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:
2006-2010 Ph. D., Genetics & Plant Breeding
Specialization: Molecular Biology and Crop Biotechnology
Thesis title: Genetic Analysis of Grain Weight in Bread Wheat Using Molecular Markers
2002-2004 M. Sc. (Gold Medalist) Genetics & Plant Breeding, with 80.25% marks.
1998-2002 B. Sc. (Ag.) with 68% marks
IMPORTANT SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS
The following work was done by me either individually or a part of team in the Molecular Biology Laboratory, CCSU, Meerut and in Applied Genomics Laboratory, ICRISAT, Hyderabad.
(a) Wheat Genomics:
1. Preparation of whole-genome framework linkage map for grain weight (GW) using a mapping population especially developed for grain weight.
2. Genome-wide QTL interval mapping for GW and other agronomically important traits. The above work has been presented by me in 11th International wheat genetics symposium (IWGS), August 24-29, 2008, Brisbane Australia and is being published in Mol. Breeding Journal.
3. Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of 263 elite Indian bread wheat cultivars using SSR markers.
4. Association mapping for grain weight (GW) and other important quality traits in bread wheat.
5. Genome-wide QTL interval mapping (which included preparation of whole-genome frame work linkage map for the first time) for pre-harvest sprouting tolerance (PHST) using a mapping population specially prepared for PHST.
6. Marker-assisted selection (MAS) for the improvement of GW using some of the above identified QTL for GW
7. Marker-assisted gene pyramiding for pre-harvest sprouting tolerance (PHST) and leaf rust resistance in the background of cv. HD2329
8. Marker-assisted gene pyramiding for grain protein content (GPC) and leaf rust resistance in the background of some elite Indian bread wheat cultivars
The lines improved for GPC-leaf rust resistance and PHST-leaf rust resistance are currently being evaluated in multi-location yield trails at Meerut, Pantnagar and Ludhiana.
(b) Development of Genomics Resources in Jute (second important fibre crop after cotton)
1. Development and use of 54 genomic SSRs (gSSRs) in Jute for the first time in world (Mir et al. 2008).
2. Development of large scale (>1000) SSR markers for the first time in world and their subsequent use in the study of genetic diversity and association mapping (Mir et al. 2009).
The developed SSR markers are being used in genetic mapping, study of genetic diversity, population structure and association mapping of some important fibre traits using a core collection of ~300 jute genotypes.
(c) Legume Genomics (Groundnut and Pigeonpea):
1. QTL interval mapping to identify several small M-QTLs and study digenic epistatic interactions for drought tolerance in Groundnut (Ravi et al. 2010; Published in Theoretical and Applied Genetics).
2. Translational genomics, which involved the use of information gained from model crops (Arabidopsis, and Soybean) in less studied crop “pigeonpea”. In this connection, I have isolated pigeonpea homologues of 8 Arabidopsis/Soybean candidate genes responsible for determinacy and photoperiod sensitivity and have identified some candidate SNPs for determinate/indeterminate growth habit in pigeonpea (Mir et al. 2011; Under preparation).
3. Conversion of above SNPs into CAPS/dCAPS markers followed by their mapping using a bi-parental mapping populations segregating for determinacy in pigeonpea.
4. Comprehensive association analysis for determinacy using whole genome scanning (by using DArT and GoldenGate SNP assays) to identify candidate markers, SNPs and haplotypes responsible for determinacy in pigeonpea.
5. Association mapping for a several other agronomically important traits using ~20 SSRs, >3000 DArT and >600 Illumina GoldenGate SNP markers in Pigeonpea.
SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS
Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Selected for the award of SRF by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), government of India, New Delhi since October 1, 2008 to March 31, 2010
Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Recommended and appointed as SRF in a DBT funded network research project entitled “Use of Molecular Marker Technology Approach in Wheat Quality Breeding” from June 1, 2008 to October 1, 2008, in the department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut, India
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Employed as JRF in a DBT funded network research project entitled “Use of Molecular Marker Technology Approach in Wheat Quality Breeding” from June 1, 2006 to June 1, 2008 in the department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut, India
Teaching Assistant: Worked as teaching assistant in teaching theory and practical classes to M. Sc. and M. Phil students in the department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut from March, 2006 to June, 2006.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Employed as JRF in a DBT funded research project entitled “Microsatellites in Wheat Genomics” from April 2005 to February 2006 in the department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut, India
Research Fellow (RF): Worked as a research fellow on Microbial Genetics in the Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS) Bananas Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi (U.P.) from July 2004 to April 2005.
MEDALS/AWARDS
1. Recipient of GOLD MEDAL in M. Sc. for achieving highest merit in Faculty of Agriculture, Ch. Charan Singh University Campus, Meerut.
2. Received Highest Marks Award Certificate in M. Sc for getting highest marks in M. Sc., Genetics & Plant Breeding.
EXAMS PASSED
1. Qualified ICAR-NET-2009 in Crop Improvement (Genetics + Plant Breeding + Economic Botany).
2. Qualified ICAR-NET-2007 in Crop Improvement (Genetics + Plant Breeding + Economic Botany).
3. Qualified RET (Research Entrance Test) 2004 conducted by Banaras Hindu University (BHU) for admission to Ph.D. in Plant Breeding & Genetics.
4. Qualified ICAR-NET-2003 in Genetics.
5. Passed with first division 43rd Annual All India Senior General Knowledge Test, Conducted by All India Board of General Knowledge Test, a Wing of USO, New Delhi, on Nov27,1993.
6. Passed 42nd Annual All India Pre-Senior General Knowledge Test, Conducted by All India Board of General Knowledge Test, a wing of USO, New Delhi, on nov18, 1992.
Contribution to Science, Research and Training Activities in India
1) Member of organizing committee for organizing a 3-day (Feb 21-23, 2011) 15th ADNAT Convention on Genomics and Biodiversity (http://www.ccmb.res.in/proteomicsconf2010/abt_adnat.html) organized by Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad
2) Guest faculty (Feb 26 – Mar 12, 2011) in a Training Course on Molecular Methods for Conservation, Characterization and Utilization of Genetic Diversity (http://www.ccmb.res.in/proteomicsconf2010/training.html) organized by Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad
3) Member of editorial board of International Journal for Biotechnology and Molecular Biology Research (http://www.academicjournals.org/ijbmbr/Email.htm) published by Academic Journals
4) Reviewer for several international/national journals including 1) Theoretical & Applied Genetics, Molecular Breeding, Plant Breeding, BMC Genomics, BMC Plant Biology, Euphytica, Current Science etc etc.
Symposia/seminars attended
1. Attended 2nd National Workshop on Marker-Assisted Selection in Crop Improvement at ICRISAT from Feb. 26 to Feb. 29, 2011
2. Attended 11th International wheat genetics symposium (IWGS), August 24-29, 2008, Brisbane Australia
3. Attended iMAS Testing Workshop, August 24-26, 2009 at ICRISAT-Patancheru-Hyderabad
4. Participated in national seminar on Molecular Cytogenetics & Crop Breeding, held in the department of Genetics and Plant Breeding,, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut, November 5-6, 2005
5. Participated in symposium on Molecular Basis of Plant Breeding, held in the department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut February 26-28, 2007
6. Participated in seminar-cum-workshop on Bioresource Conservation & Utilization, organized by Life science Faculty, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut during March 27-29, 2009
Summary of published/submitted papers
Total citations received so far = >140
H-index as per google scholar = 6
The citations (whenever available) are given below each publication
(A) Published papers (year-wise)
Year 2011
1. Mir R.R, Kumar J, Balyan H.S and Gupta P.K (2011). Genetic diversity and population structure analysis in Indian bread wheat cultivars. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution DOI 10.1007/s10722-011-9713-6
(Impact factor =1.3)
2. Kumar J, Kumar N, Kumar A, Mir R.R, Kumar S, Kumar R, Jaiswal V, Tyagi S, Prabhu K.V, Balyan H.S and Gupta P.K. (2011). Introgression of a major gene for high grain protein content in some Indian bread wheat cultivars. Filed Crops Research Doi:10.1016/j.fcr.2011.05.013
(Impact factor = 2.236)
[Successful report of marker-assisted selection (MAS) for grain protein content in bread wheat from India]
3. K. Ravi, V. Vadez, S. Isobe, R.R. Mir, Y. Guo, S.N. Nigam, M.V.C. Gowda, T. Radhakrishnan, D.J. Bertioli, S.J. Knapp, R.K. Varshney (2011) Identification of several small main-effect QTLs and a large number of epistatic QTLs for drought tolerance in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Theor Applied Genet DOI 10.1007/s00122-010-1517-0
(Impact factor = 3.49; 5 years impact factor = 3.96)
4. Mir R.R*, Kulwal P.L*, Kumar S and Gupta P.K (2011) QTL Analysis and Molecular Breeding for Seed Dormancy and Pre-harvest Sprouting Tolerance in Bread Wheat. J. Plant Biol 37: 1–16 (*equal contribution)
5. Mir RR, Hiremath P, Riera-Lizarazu O, Varshney RK (2011). Evolving molecular marker technologies for plant genetics research and breeding applications. In: Lübberstedt T & Varshney RK (eds), Diagnostics in Plant Breeding, Springer, the Netherlands, (In press)
6. Mir RR and Varshney RK (2011). Future Prospects of Molecular Markers in Plants. In: Rober Henry (ed.), Molecular Markers in Plant Improvement, Wiley Blackwell, (In press)
7. Burstin J, Gallardo K, Mir R. R, Varshney R.K and Duc G. (2011). Improving protein content and nutrition quality in legumes. In: Pratap, A. and Kumar, J. (eds.), Biology and Breeding of Food Legumes pp 314-328
8. Mir RR (2011) Structural analysis and association mapping in crop plants. In: Lecture Notes of 15th Hands on Training Course on Molecular Methods for Conservation, Characterization and Utilization of Genetic Diversity, CCMB, Hyderabad (India), Feb 26- March 12, 2011
Year 2010
9. Kumar J, Mir R.R, Kumar N, Kumar A, Mohan A, Prabhu K.V, Balyan H.S and Gupta P.K. (2010) Marker assisted selection for pre-harvest sprouting tolerance and leaf rust resistance in bread wheat. Plant Breeding 129: 617-621
(Citation = 2; 2008 impact factor = 1.28; 5 years impact factor = 1.36)
[Successful report of marker-assisted selection for pre-harvest sprouting tolerance in bread wheat ]
10. Gupta P.K. Langridge P. and Mir R.R (2010). Marker-Assisted Wheat Breeding: Present Status and Future Possibilities. Molecular Breeding 26:145–161
(Citation = 6; 2008 impact factor = 2.008; 5 years impact factor =2.43)
11. Gupta P.K, Kumar J, Mir R.R and Kumar A. (2010). Marker-assisted selection as a component of conventional plant breeding. Plant Breeding Reviews 33:145-217
(Citation = 2)
12. Gupta P.K, Balyan H.S, Kumar J, Mohan A, Kumar A, Mir R.R, Kumar S, Kumar R, Jaiswal V, Tyagi S, Agarwal P, Gahlaut V, Das M, and Banerjee S (2010). Deployment of Molecular Markers for the Improvement of Some Important Quality Traits in Bread Wheat. Ann. Wheat Newslett. 56: 60-65
Year 2009
13. Mir R.R, Banerjee S, Das M, Gupta V, Tyagi A.K, Sinha M.K, Balyan H.S and Gupta P.K. (2009). Development and Characterization of Large-Scale SSRs in Jute.
Crop Science 49: 1687-1694.
(Citations = 1; 2008 impact factor = 1.74; 5 years impact factor = 1.54)
[This is the first report of development of large scale (>1000) SSR markers in jute]
14. Mohan A, Kulwal P.L, Singh R, Kumar V, Mir R.R, Kumar J, Prasad M, Balyan H.S. and Gupta P.K. (2009). Genome wide QTL analysis for pre-harvest sprouting tolerance in bread wheat. Euphytica 168: 319–329
(Citations = 5; 2008 Impact factor = 1.41; 5 years impact factor = 1.62)
[Sucessful construction of frame-work linkage map for PHST in bread wheat]
15. Gupta P.K, Balyan H.S, Kumar J, Mohan A, Kumar A, Mir R.R, Kumar S, Kumar R, Kumari P, Bhalla A, Jaiswal V, Das M, and Banerjee S (2009). Development and use of molecular markers for wheat genomics and breeding. Ann. Wheat Newslett. 55: 66-71
Year 2008
16. Gupta P.K, Rustgi S and Mir R.R (2008) Array-based high-throughput DNA markers for crop improvement. Heredity 101: 5-18 (Published by Nature Publishers)
(Citations = 54; 2008 Impact factor = 4.02; 5 years impact factor = 3.62)
17. Mir R.R, Rustgi S, Sharma S, Singh R, Goyal A, Kumar J, Gaur A, Tyagi A.K, Khan H, Sinha M.K, Balyan H.S and Gupta P.K. (2008a) A preliminary genetic analysis of fibre traits and the use of new genomic SSRs for genetic diversity in jute. Euphytica 161: 413–427
(Citations = 17; 2008 Impact factor = 1.41; 5 years impact factor = 1.62)
[This is the first report of development of genomic SSRs in jute]
18. Gupta P.K, Mir R.R, Mohan A and Kumar J. (2008) Wheat genomics: Present status and future prospectus. Special issue on Genomics of Major Crops and Model Plant Species. Internationl Journal of Plant Genomics doi:10.1155/2008/896451.
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation USA)
(Citations = 27)
19. Gupta P.K, Balyan H.S and Mir R.R (2008). Wheat Genetics in the Post-Genomics Era. Current Science 95: 1660-1662.
(2008 Impact factor = 0.78; 5 years impact factor = 0.98)
20. Gupta P.K, Balyan H.S, Kumar J, Mohan A, Goyal A, Kumar A, Mir R.R, Kumar S, Kumar R, Banerjee S, Das M (2008). Development and use of molecular markers for wheat genomics and breeding. Ann. Wheat Newslett. 54: 59-63
21. Banerjee S, Mir R.R, Das M, Gupta V, Tyagi A.K, Sinha M.K, Balyan H.S and Gupta P.K (2008). Large Scale Development of SSRs and their Use for Detection of Polymorphism in Jute. Proceedings of International Symposium on Jute and Allied Fibres Production, Utilization and Marketing, Kolkata, India
22. Das M, Banerjee S, Mir R.R, Sinha M.K, Balyan H.S and Gupta P.K (2008) AFLP Analysis for Detection of Polymorphism in Jute. Proceedings of International Symposium on Jute and Allied Fibres Production, Utilization and Marketing, Kolkata, India
(Citations = 2)
23. Balyan H.S, Gupta PK, Mir R.R and Kumar J (2008). Genetic diversity and population structure analysis among Indian bread wheat cultivars. Proceedings of 11th International wheat genetics symposium (IWGS), August 24-29, 2008, Brisbane Australia
24. Mir R.R, Kumar N, Prasad M, Girdharwal N, Kumar J, Balyan H.S and Gupta P.K (2008b). Single-locus and two-locus QTL analysis to detect main effect and epistatic QTL for grain weight in bread wheat. Proceedings of 11th International wheat genetics symposium (IWGS), August 24-29, 2008, Brisbane Australia.
25. Gupta P.K, Balyan H.S, Kumar J, Kulwal P.L, Kumar N, Mir R.R, Kumar A and Prabhu KV (2008). QTL analysis and marker assisted selection in bread wheat. Proceedings of 11th International wheat genetics symposium (IWGS), August 24-29, 2008, Brisbane Australia.
(Citations = 2)
Year 2007
26. Gupta P.K, Balyan H.S, Kulwal P.L, Kumar N, Kumar A, Mir R.R, Mohan A and Kumar J. (2007) QTL analysis for some quantitative traits in bread wheat. Journal. Zhejiang University Science-B 8: 807-814 (Co-published with Springer)
(Citations = 4; 2008 Impact factor = 1.68; 5 years impact factor = 2.74)
Year 2006
27. Gaurav S.S, Mir R.R and Singh Y.P (2006). Effect of plant growth regulators on growth yield and sex expression on bottle gourd var. Aishwarya. Progressive Agriculture 6: 11-4
28. Gupta P.K, Balyan H.S, Bandopadhyay R, Kumar J, Mohan A, Kumar N, Kulwal P.L, Rustgi S, Singh R, Goyal A, Kumar A, Kumar V, Girdharwal N, Mir R.R (2006). Ann. Wheat Newslett. 52: 43-47
(B) Papers submitted/under preparation
29. Mir R.R, Zaman-Allah, M, Vadez V, Gour P,Varshney R.K (2011) Genomic strategies for improving drought tolerance in crops. Experimental Journal of Botany (under review)
30. Mir RR, Kumar N, Prasad M, Girdharwal N, Kumar J, Balyan HS, Gupta PK (2011) Genetic dissection of grain weight through QTL and association mapping in bread wheat. Molecular Breeding (Under review)
(C) Papers accepted for poster/oral presentation in national/international conferences/symposia/workshops
1. Mir RR, Rustgi S, Sharma S, Singh R, Goyal A, Kumar J, Gaur A, Tyagi AK, Khan H, Sinha MK, Balyan HS, Gupta PK (2006) Development and use of simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers for the study of DNA polymorphism, transferability and genetic diversity in jute (Corchorus ssp). National Symposium on Molecular Breeding in Crop Plants, 20-21 March, 2006, IIVR, Varanasi, India
2. Gupta PK, Balyan HS, Kulwal PL, Kumar N, Kumar A, Mir RR (2007) QTL analysis for some quantitative traits in bread wheat. The 3rd International Conference of Quantitative Genetics. August 19-24, 2007, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
3. Mohan A, Kulwal P, Singh R, Kumar V, Mir RR, Balyan HS, Gupta PK (2007) Genome wide QTL analysis for Pre-harvest sprouting tolerance in bread wheat. 11th International Symposium on Pre-harvest Sprouting in Cereals, 5-8 November 2007, Mendoza-Argentina.
4. Banerjee S, Mir RR, Das M, Gupta V, Tyagi AK, Sinha MK, Balyan HS, Gupta PK (2007). Large Scale Development of SSRs and their Use for Detection of Polymorphism in Jute. International Symposium on Jute and Allied Fibres Production, Utilization and Marketing, January 10-12, 2008, Kolkata, India.
5. Das M, Banerjee S, Mir RR, Sinha MK, Balyan HS, Gupta PK (2007) AFLP Analysis for Detection of Polymorphism in Jute. International Symposium on Jute and Allied Fibres Production, Utilization and Marketing, January 10-12, 2008, Kolkata, India.
6. Kumar J, Kulwal PL, Kumar N, Mir RR, Kumar V, Prabhu KV, Balyan HS and Gupta PK Molecular Marker Assisted Selection for Pyramiding of Leaf Rust Resistance and Pre-harvest Sprouting Tolerance in bread Wheat. International Conference on Molecular Mapping & Marker Assisted Selection In Plants, Feb 3-6, 2008, Vienna Austria
7. Mir RR, Kumar N, Prasad M, Girdharwal N, Kumar J, Balyan HS, Gupta PK (2008). Single-locus and two-locus QTL analysis to detect main effect and epistatic QTL for grain weight in bread wheat. Presented in 11th International wheat genetics symposium (IWGS), August 24-29, 2008, Brisbane Australia
8. Balyan HS, Gupta PK, Mir RR, Kumar J (2008). Genetic diversity and population structure analysis in Indian wheat. Presented in 11th International wheat genetics symposium (IWGS), August 24-29, 2008, Brisbane Australia
9. Gupta PK, Balyan HS, Kumar J, Kulwal PL, Kumar N, Mir RR, Kumar A and Prabhu KV (2008). QTL analysis and marker assisted selection in bread wheat. Presented in 11th International wheat genetics symposium (IWGS), August 24-29, 2008, Brisbane Australia
10. J. Kumar, P. L. Kulwal, N. Kumar1, R. R. Mir, A. Kumar , K. V. Prabhu , H. S. Balyan and P. K. Gupta (2008). Marker Assisted Selection for Improvement of Grain Protein Content and Pre-harvest Sprouting Tolerance in Bread Wheat. Presented in “International Conference on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology” during October 19-21, 2008, Banasthali, Rajasthan
11. R. R. Mir, A. Mohan, N. Kumar, P. L. Kulwal, M. Prasad, N. Girdharwal, V. Kumar, R. Singh, J. Kumar, H. S. Balyan and P. K. Gupta. Genome-Wide QTL Analysis for Grain Weight and Pre-Harvest Sprouting in Bread Wheat. Presented in “International Conference on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology” during October 19-21, 2008, Banasthali, Rajasthan
12. Mir RR, Kumar N, Prasad M, Girdharwal N, Kumar J, Balyan HS, Gupta PK (2009) QTL Analysis for Grain Weight and Related Kernel Traits in Bread Wheat. Presented in 9th Agricultural Science Congress June 22-24, 2009 at Srinagar, Kashmir
13. P.K. Gupta, H. S. Balyan, J. Kumar, R. R. Mir, N. Kumar, A. Kumar , K. V. Prabhu (2010) Marker Assisted Selection for Pre-harvest Sprouting Tolerance (PHST) and Grain Protein Content (GPC) in Bread Wheat. To be presented in Green Plant Breeding Technologies (GPBT), February 2-5, 2010, Vienna, Austria
14. P.K. Gupta, H.S. Balyan, R.R. Mir, J. Kumar, A. Kumar, S. Kumar, V. Jaiswal and S. Tyagi (2010). QTL analysis, association mapping and marker-assisted selection for some quality traits in bread wheat. Accepted for oral presentation at 3rd International Conference on Plant Molecular Breeding (ICPMB), September 5th to 9th, 2010, Beijing, China
15. P.K. Gupta, H.S. Balyan, J. Kumar, R.R. Mir, S. Kumar, V. Jaiswal, S. Tyagi (2010). Marker-assisted selection (MAS) for wheat breeding in India. Accepted for oral presentation at 20th International Triticeae Mapping Initiative (20th ITMI) & Second Wheat Genomics in China (WGC II), September 1-5, 2010 Beijing, China
16. Mir RR, Sharma A, Saxena R, Upadhyaya H, Tuteja R, Saxena K, Shah T, Penmetsa RV, Cook D, Varshney RK (2010). Association analysis for determinacy trait in pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L) Millsp.). Presented in Plant & Genome (PAG-2011), conference held at Sandiego, USA
References
1. Prof. P. K. Gupta
Honorary Emeritus Professor and NASI Senior Scientist
Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding
Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut- 250 004
Telephone: 121-2762505 (R); Telefax = 121-2768195 (Office); 9411619105 (Mob.)
E-mail: pkgupta36@gmail.com
2. Prof. H. S. Balyan
Head, Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding
Dean, Faculty of Agriculture
Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut- 250 004
Phone/fax: +91-121-2768195 (Lab); +91-9412515497 (Mob.)
Email: hsbalyan@gmail.com
3. Dr. Rajeev K. Varshney
Principal Scientist- Applied Genomics
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad.
Leader, Sub Programme 2: Comparative Genomics and Gene Discovery
Generation Challenge Programme (GCP, www.generationcp.org)
Tel: 0091 40 30713305; Fax: 0091 40 3071 3074/ 3075
Email: varshney.raj@gmail.com; R.K.Varshney@cgiar.org
Declaration:
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and I am solely responsible for its accuracy.
Place & Date: Hyderabad, October 10, 2011 (Reyazul Rouf Mir)
