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Zamir K. Punja is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University. His research focuses on plant biotechnology and plant pathology, particularly the study of fungal diseases affecting vegetable and horticultural crops. His work aims to enhance plant resistance to diseases through various techniques, including plant tissue culture, molecular biology, and genetic engineering. He has conducted extensive studies on soilborne pathogens and the biochemical and structural changes occurring during host infection. His research emphasizes the development of chemical, biological, and cultural strategies to control diseases. Specific interests include the microscopic investigation of host-pathogen interactions, the development of novel chemical methods for disease control, and Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer systems. Professor Punja has published significant work on enhancing disease resistance in transgenic plants and is actively involved in advancing protocols for genetic transformation and plant tissue culture for various species. He holds a BSc from the University of British Columbia, an MSc, and a PhD from the University of California.
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