Career Objective

To contribute to improving the quality and sustainability (both environmental and economic) of life on Earth by developing plants that fit better into the natural world and produce more with less by means of plant breeding and agronomic methodologies.

Qualifications/Certificates

Ph.D., Plant Breeding and Genetics, Specialization in Wheat Breeding and Genetics
Punjab Agricultural University - Ludhiana, India, September 2019

Advisor: Dr. Achla Sharma
Dissertation: “Genetic and physiological basis of nitrogen uptake and utilization in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)”

M.S., Plant Breeding and Genetics
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India, November 2014

Advisor: Dr. Satwinder Kaur Dhillon
Dissertation: “ Assessment of morphological and genetic diversity and its association with heterosis and F₁ performance in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)”

B.S., Agriculture [Hons]
Punjab Agricultural University - Ludhiana, India, June 2012

NET-Qualified, 2014

Professional Positions

Post Doctorate Research Associate (TIGR²ESS)
August 2020 to present
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India
100% Research

Research Experience

Research Fellow (TIGR²ESS)
Agust 2019 to July 2020
Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana India

Visiting Research Associate
School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, United kingdom (UK).

Visting Student Exchange
School of Biological Sciences, University of Bristol, United kingdom (UK).

Ph. D (INEW International Fellow and Graduate Research Assistantship)
January 2016 to September 2019

Research Assistant
January 2015 to January 2016
Agricultural University, PAU, Ludhiana India

Graduate Research Assistant (M.S.)
July 2012 to November 2014

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Articles

Variability in iron, zinc, phytic acid and protein content in pre‑breeding wheat germplasm under diferent water regimes

Sharma, H., Singh, S., Shamshad, M. et al. (2022) Variability in iron, zinc, phytic acid and protein content in pre-breeding wheat germplasm under different water regimes.Plant Growth Regul . https://doi.org/10.1007/s10725-022-00943-5

Preliminary Dissection of Grain Yield and Related Traits at Diferential Nitrogen Levels in Diverse Pre-Breeding Wheat Germplasm Through Association Mapping

Sharma, A., Arif, M. A. R., Shamshad, M., Rawale, K. S., Brar, A., Burgueno, J., … Singh, S. (2022). "Preliminary Dissection of Grain Yield and Related Traits at Differential Nitrogen Levels in Diverse Pre-Breeding Wheat Germplasm Through Association Mapping". Molecular Biotechnology. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1007/s12033-022-00535-8

In silico characterization of Thinopyrum elongatum derived PsyE1 gene and validation in 7D/7E bread wheat introgression lines open avenues for carotenoid biofortifcation in wheat

Padhy, A. K., Kaur, P., Singh, B., Kaur, R., Bhatia, S., Shamshad, M., Sharma, A. (2022) "In silico characterization of Thinopyrum elongatum-derived PsyE1 gene and validation in 7D/7E bread wheat introgression lines open avenues for carotenoid biofortification in wheat". Cereal Research Communications, (0123456789). Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1007/s42976-022-00279-w

Unravelling consensus genomic regions associated with quality traits in wheat using meta-analysis of quantitative trait loci

Gudi, S., Saini, D. K., Singh, G., Halladakeri, P., Kumar, P., Shamshad, M., Sharma, A. (2022) "Unravelling consensus genomic regions associated with quality traits in wheat using meta-analysis of quantitative trait loci". Planta, 255(6), 1-19. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-022-03904-4

Pyramiding of genes for grain protein content, grain quality, and rust resistance in eleven Indian bread wheat cultivars: a multi-institutional effort

Gupta, P. K., Balyan, H. S., Chhuneja, P., Jaiswal, J. P., Tamhankar, S., Mishra, V. K., Vishwakarma, M. K. (2022) "Pyramiding of genes for grain protein content, grain quality, and rust resistance in eleven Indian bread wheat cultivars: a multi-institutional effort". Molecular Breeding, 42(4), 116. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1007/s11032-022-01277

RNA-Seq-Based Transcriptomics Study to Investigate the Genes Governing Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Indian Wheat Cultivars

Kaur, S., Shamshad, M.^*, Jindal, S., Kaur, A., Singh, S., sharma, A., & Kaur, S. (2022). "RNA-Seq-Based Transcriptomics Study to Investigate the Genes Governing Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Indian Wheat Cultivars". Frontiers in Genetics, 13(March), 1-15. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2022.8539

Salt stress genotypic response: Relative tolerance of wheat cultivars to salinity

Sharma, A., Ankita, Shamshad, M., Kaur, S., Singh, A., Srivastava, P., Sohu, V. S. (2021) "SALT STRESS GENOTYPIC RESPONSE: RELATIVE TOLERANCE OF WHEAT CULTIVARS TO SALINITY". Agricultural Research Journal, 58(6), 974-982. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.5958/2395-146X.2021.00138

Uncovering the Iranian wheat landraces for salinity stress tolerance at early stages of plant growth

Kaur, S., Suhalia, A., Sarlach, R. S., Shamshad, M., Singh, P., Grover, G., Sharma, A. (2022)"Uncovering the Iranian wheat landraces for salinity stress tolerance at early stages of plant growth". Cereal Research Communications . Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1007/s42976-022-00245-6

Heterosis for oil content and oil quality in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

Shamshad, M., Dhillon, S. K., & kaur, G. (2016). "Heterosis for oil content and oil quality in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)". Current Advances in Agricultural Sciences(An International Journal), 8(1), 44. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.5958/2394-4471.2016.00010.

Morphological and molecular genetic diversity analyses in Helianthus annuus (L.)

Shamshad, M. & Dhillon, S. K. (2016). "Morphological and molecular genetic diversity analyses in Helianthus annuus (L.)". Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 7(4), 1216-1223. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.5958/0975-928X.2016.00169

Magnitude of combining ability for seed yield and oil content in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

Shamshad, M., Dhillon, S. K. (2014). "Magnitude of combining ability for seed yield and oil content in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)". In National Symposium on Crop Improvement for Inclusive Sustainable Development (Vol. 10, pp. 248-250). Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.5958/0975-928X.2017.00014

Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Germplasm

Shamshad, M., Dhillon, S. K., Tyagi, V., Akhatar, J. (2014). "Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Germplasm". International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science Technology, 5(4), 267-272. Retrieved from httpx//www:ripublication:com/ ijafst:htm

Book chapters

Tackling a Cereal Killer on the Run: Unending Fight Between Wheat Breeding and Foliar Rusts

Sharma, A., *Shamshad, M.*, Kaur, S., Srivastava, P., Mavi, G.S., Sohu, V.S. (2022). Tackling a Cereal Killer on the Run: Unending Fight Between Wheat Breeding and Foliar Rusts. In: , et al. New Horizons in Wheat and Barley Research . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4449-8_10

The Usage of Genomic Selection Strategy in Plant Breeding

Shamshad, M., Sharma, A. (2018). In: Yelda Ozden C (eds), The usage of genomic selection strategy in plant breeding, In eds. Next Generation Plant breeding, Intech Publisher 2018, Pages 93-108 DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.76247.

Talks

Hydroponics and shovelomics for the root system architecture

October 26, 2018

Invited Talk at Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, University of PAU, Ludhiana, India

SNP chip based High-Density Linkage Map and its Application to QTL Mapping of nitrogen uptake and utilization in Bread Wheat

October 03, 2018

Invited Talk at School of Bioscience, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

Fellowships and Awards

Travel Grant Award Indo UK project for the Nitrogen improvement (INEW). Link
Junior Research Fellowship Indo UK project for the Nitrogen improvement (INEW). Link
University Merit Certificate (M.Sc. Plant breeding & Genetics) (2014). Link
Qualified ASRB National Eligibility Test 2014, 2015 and 2016 for Assistant Professorship. Link

Professional Training

Work shop on Cereal data base, CerealsDB and use of snps array, database and emble plants. Life Sciences, School of Bioscience, University of Bristol. September 18-19, 2018. Link
Work shop Precision nitrogen nutrition in wheat: integrating genetics and precision agronomy for improving nitrogen use efficiency, March 1-5, 2018 Borlaug Institute for South Asia (CIMMYT), Ludhiana, India
workshop on Wheat genomic data analysis for improvement in nitrogen use efficiency. February 27 to March 2, 2019, ICAR- National Bureau of plant genic resources (NBPGR), New Delhi, India
Short term bioinformatics training (RNA-seq and DNA-seq). ArrayGen Technologies, India, Pune . 23 Oct-21 Nov. 2018. Link
Fundamental writing skills workshop researchers. ICRISAT, Hyderabad. January 2020.
Write Wining Grant Proposals, University of TIGR²ESS, ICRISAT, Hyderabad, January 18, 2020.

Posters

Shamshad, M., Dhillon, S.K., Tyagi, V., and Singh, S.: Studies on sunflower (_Helianthus annuus_ L.) germplasm evaluation for drought tolerance. Indraprastha International Conference on Biotechnology, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, India October 22-25, 2013. P97BDE17
Shamshad, M., Tyagi, V., and Dhillon, S.K.: Estimation of drought susceptibility index in sunflower (_Helianthus annuus_ L.) germplasm. National Seminar on Plant Biotechnology: Challenges and Opportunities in 21^st Century, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India March 03-04, 2014. P28
Tyagi, V., Dhillon, S.K., Shamshad, M., and Singh, S. Assessment of response of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) genotypes to water stress. Indraprastha International Conference on Biotechnology, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, India October 22-25, 2013. P95 BDE15
Tyagi, V., Singh, S., Shamshad, M., and Dhillon, S.K.: Effect of moisture stress on correlations between yield and component traits in sunflower. Indraprastha International Conference on Biotechnology, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, India October 22-25, 2013. P96 BDE16
Tyagi, V., Dhillon, S.K., Shamshad, M., and Akhatar, J.: Genetic diversity in sunflower (_Helianthus annuus_ L.) germplasm under water stress environment. National Seminar on Plant Biotechnology: Challenges and Opportunities in 21^st Century, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India March 03-04, 2014. P29
Shamshad, M., Sharma, A., Srivastava, P., Kaur, S., Brar, A., Bains, N.S.: Genetic variability for root traits in relation to nitrogen use efficiency in structured population of wheat (_T. aestivum). International Conference Genomics and Breeding for Crop Improvement, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, UP, India December 04-06, 2019. P133
Ankita, Sharma, A., Srivastava, P., Kaur, S., Shamshad M., Kaur, A., Sarlach, R.S., Sharma, H., and Singh, S.: Morphological characterization of Mexican wheat landraces under simulated salinity stress. International Conference Genomics and Breeding for Crop Improvement, CCS University, Meerut, UP, India December 04-06, 2019. P109
Kaur, S., Sharma, A., Ankita, Srivastava, P., Shamshad, M., Sarlach, R. S., Sharma, H., and Singh, S.: Yield component and their association for enhancing grain yield in Iranian wheat landraces under saline field conditions. International Conference Genomics and Breeding for Crop Improvement, CCS University, Meerut, UP, India December 04-06, 2019. P154

Skills

Quantitative Skills

GBS data analysis and SNP calling
Big data handling and analysis
Cloud computing
Quantitative Genetics: QTL Mapping, GWAS, Genomic selections etc.
Statistical tools: R and SAS
Operating Systems: LINUX, OS X, Windows
Content-description Languages: XHTML, CSS, LATEX, Markdown
Wet Lab Skills
- DNA extractions, PCR, real-time PCR, electrophoresis, SSR marker and KASP marker genotyping

Resume

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