Dr. Anuj Sharma
Assistant Professor of Horticultural Sciences
Dr. Sharma joined UF GCREC as an Assistant Professor in 2023, and his research responsibilities includes identification and genetic analysis of desirable traits in tomato to support the tomato breeding efforts at UF. Prior to the current role, he was a postdoctoral associate at UF Plant Pathology.
Check out Dr. Sharma's Lab for more information on his current research efforts!
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Research
Dr. Sharma's research involves identification, characterization, and cloning of genes and genetic elements in tomato, its wild relatives, and other solanaceous crops that that desirable tomato production. Currently, the major focus is to identify resistance genes against economically important diseases of tomato in Florida, such as bacterial spot, fusarium wilt, and target spot. His lab specializes in comparative genomics and mapping and validation of recessive resistances.
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Teaching
TBA
Contact
Rm. 168
Gulf Coast Research and Education Center
14625 County Road 672
Wimauma, FL 33598
813-419-6607
anujsharma@ufl.edu
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Education
Education:
- Ph,D. in Plant Pathology, University of Florida, 2021
- B.Sc. in Agriculture, Tribhuvan University, 2016
- Publications
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Professional Service and Awards