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Kedar Adhikari is a Senior Lecturer and expert in plant breeding at the University of Sydney, focusing on grain legumes such as lupins, field peas, and faba beans. He has over 14 years of experience in plant breeding, having previously worked at the University of Western Australia and the State Department of Agriculture and Food in Western Australia. Adhikari completed his Bachelor’s degree with Honours at Haryana Agricultural University, India, followed by a Master's from the University of Manitoba, Canada, and a PhD from the University of Sydney, concentrating on the genetics of cereal rust. His research endeavors are essential for enhancing food security as the human population grows, aiming to improve the yield and quality of grain legumes while developing resistance to various biotic and abiotic stresses. Currently, he supervises five PhD students and teaches courses in plant breeding at the postgraduate level. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with institutions like the NSW Primary Industry and the University of Adelaide on breeding activities and continues to work closely with the University of Southern Queensland and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries in Queensland on projects related to nematodes and biological nitrogen fixation. Adhikari's contributions align with the University of Sydney's Faculty of Science Research Strengths in understanding life on earth, treating diseases in plants, food security, and sustainability.
University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia
Conducting research and teaching in plant breeding with a focus on grain legumes.
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