Dr. Karen Tanino

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Karen Tanino is a Professor in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan. Her research focuses on plant abiotic stress physiology, exploring how plants interact with their environment under stress conditions such as drought and salinity. She is particularly interested in the effects of temperature and water on vegetative bud dormancy and cold hardiness in woody plants. Dr. Tanino utilizes advanced methodologies, including synchrotron technology, to investigate cold stress responses at the single cell level. Her work also examines northern vigour in horticultural crops and eco-physiology plant adaptation to environmental stress. Through her research, she aims to contribute to the development of plant varieties better suited to changing climates and harsh environmental conditions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in plant abiotic stress physiology.

Adjunct Professor

— Present

IWATE University • Morioka, Japan

Collaborating on research related to plant stress physiology.

Courses

PLSC 220 – Fundamentals of Horticulture PLSC 461 – Postharvest Storage and Transport PLSC 865 – Plant Abiotic Stress Physiology

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
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  • 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.