Dr. Gefu Wang Pruski

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Biography

Gefu Wang-Pruski is a Professor in the Faculty of Agriculture at Dalhousie University. He specializes in Molecular Biology with a focus on potato genome organization, adaptability to environmental changes, and mechanisms of induced immunity to diseases. His research encompasses a wide range of topics, including potato production, food quality, traceability, environmental protection, and disease management. He has significant expertise in gene expression profiling, association mapping, and molecular breeding, employing marker selection and regulation of plant systems under both biotic and abiotic conditions. Wang-Pruski engages in student supervision and leads various research programs that contribute to enhancing potato tuber qualities and disease resistance. He instructs numerous undergraduate and graduate courses, covering essential subjects in cell biology, biotechnology, and advanced molecular techniques. Wang-Pruski is deeply committed to the integration of genetic and environmental controls in agricultural practices, contributing to advancements in sustainable agriculture and food systems.

Research Interests

Courses

BIOA2000: Cell Biology GENE3000: Introduction to Molecular Genetics GENE4003: Biotechnology AGRI5750: Biotechnology AGRI5710: Fluorescent and Luminescent Marker Genes Applications in Agriculture AGRI5710: Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology AGRI5710: Understanding Genetic and Environmental Controls