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Gulf Coast Research and Education Center

Gulf Coast Research and Education Center

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.

  • Teaching

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  • Research

    My 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. My lab specializes in comparative genomics and mapping and validation of recessive resistances.

 

Contact
Gulf Coast Research and Education Center
813-419-6604
anujsharma@ufl.edu

 

  • Education

    Education:

    • Ph,D. in Plant Pathology, University of Florida, 2021
    • B.Sc. in Agriculture, Tribhuvan University, 2016
  • Publications
  • Professional Service and Awards