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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Hydroponics and shovelomics for the root system architecture
Invited Talk at Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, University of PAU, Ludhiana, India
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SNP chip based High-Density Linkage Map and its Application to QTL Mapping of nitrogen uptake and utilization in Bread Wheat
Invited Talk at School of Bioscience, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Breaking yield ceiling in wheat: Genomic and molecular approaches
Ph.D. Seminar talk at Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, University of PAU, Ludhiana, India
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Evolution of free threshing habit in wheat
Ph.D. Seminar Talk at Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, University of PAU, Ludhiana, India
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Do genomic selection strategy help to improve the crop plants?
Invited Talk at Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, University of PAU, Ludhiana, India
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Correlation and its application in Crops
M.S Lecture Talk at Deptt. of Plant Breeding & Genetics, University of PAU, Ludhiana, India
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Overcoming the barriers to alien gene transfer in Crop Improvement
M.S seminar talk at Deptt. of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of PAU, Ludhiana, India
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 21st 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 21st 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