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Dr. Aqib Iqbal |
Associate Professor |
Phone: |
+92 91 9216553 |
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+ 92 300 5950162 |
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+92 91 9221262 |
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Website: |
www.aup.edu.pk |
Mailing Address: |
Institute of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering , Agricultural University Peshawar, 25130, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
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Education: |
PhD in Biofunctional chemistry (Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
M.Sc (Hons) in Crop Production (Agronomy)
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HEC Approved Supervisor: |
Yes |
Area of Specialization: |
Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology |
Professional Responsibilites & Activities: |
Teaching and Research. |
Research Projects: |
a. Utilizing wild species from the arid regions to genetically engineer drought stress tolerance in crop plants (Cost: Rs. 2.86 million, Sponsors: PSF, Status: Approved)
b. Overexpression of AP2/EREBP transcription factors to enhance cold and drought stress tolerance of tomato (Cost: Rs. 3.0 million, Sponsor: ALP-PARC, Status: in review)
c. Production of disease resistant tomato using a broad spectrum antifungal gene (ChiC) isolated from Streptomyces griseus (CostRs. 2.81 million, Sponsor PSF)
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Awards/Honors/Recognitions: |
MEXT scholarship for PhD studies in Japan. |
Publications: |
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