Dr. Manje Gowda is a Senior Molecular Geneticist for CIMMYT-Africa, located in Nairobi, Kenya. His research focuses on supporting the breeding team by integrating novel tools to develop high-yielding, climate-resilient maize inbred lines and hybrids for sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). His work focuses on the integration of innovative tools and techniques such as Marker-assisted back crossing, forward breeding, quality control, and genomic selection (GS). He has published over 98 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has supervised Ph.D. and M.Sc. students from various countries.
研究方向
Genetics and Plant BreedingGenetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and AnimalsGenetic and phenotypic traits in livestockWheat and Barley Genetics and PathologyCrop Yield and Soil Fertility