Department: Centre of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology (CABB),
Position: Assistant Professor
HEC Approved Supervisor: YES
Research Intersts: Viruses have become a threat in all parts of the world. Therefore they need to be explored seriously. Our lab is studying geminiviruses in particular. These are the most notorious and difficult viruses to control. One of the biggest challenges in recent years is Cotton Leaf Curl Disease (CLCuD). The disease is caused by DNA-A and a betasatellite component of the genus Begomovirus. We routinely visit the areas where cotton germplasm is maintained or multiplied. So far, a complete immunity or resistance has not been established against CLCuD. Recently, we received a research grant from HEC to understand the replication of CLCuD. We are going to conduct a high throughput analysis for host factors interacting with replication of CLCuD associated begomoviruses and their satellites.
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msnawazulrehman@uaf.edu.pk