Dr. Bunyamin Taran

Professor

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Biography

Bunyamin Taran is a Professor at the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Guelph, where he developed a strong foundation in the breeding genetics of crops. His primary research focuses on developing high-yielding chickpea and flax cultivars with superior agronomic characteristics, disease resistance, and seed quality well-suited to Canadian environments. Dr. Taran employs genomic tools in his breeding programs to enhance genetic variability and improve economically important traits in these crops. His contributions in this field are reflected in various funding sources supporting his research, including the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnerships. He teaches courses related to tropical crops, sharing his extensive knowledge with students in the agricultural sciences.

Research Interests

Courses

PLSC 333.3 Tropical Crops World

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.