Amanjot Kaur, M.Sc. Email & Phone Number

Chiang Mai, Thailand

• QTL mapping of Eggplant Bacterial Wilt project (Thailand):♦ Collaborate with marker development team to genotype eggplant double haploid (DH) population. Research literature for SNP identification and screen parental.
• Application of NIR spectroscopy for high throughput phenotyping in dry pepper project (India and Thailand):♦ Support field breeding team in processing dry pepper samples from the field.♦ Assist biochemistry team with.

Woodland, CA

For this internship, I assisted the melon breeder and breeder technician with melon fruit quality evaluations by collecting phenotypic data and harvesting in field, greenhouse, and cages. Implemented data visualization.

DINA ST. CLAIR, Plant Breeding and Genetics - Department of Plant Sciences / IRWIN R. DONIS-GONZALEZ, Bioinstrumentation and Postharvest Engineering - Department of Biological and Agricultural EngineeringI performed dynamic research for an interdisciplinary project to determine application and feasibility of a commercially available spectroscopy based.

• I have worked in several positions at UC Davis, most of them applicable to the research for my degree. These include:
• Teaching Assistant, PLS 154 – Introduction to Plant Breeding and Genetics, 2019 I assisted the instructor of a fast-paced 10-week long Brassica rapa breeding project and with grading and evaluating projects.
• Punjabi Cultural Vegetables Project at Student Farm-Project Lead and Co-Founder, 2018– 2019I developed and managed organic Punjabi/Indian vegetable variety small plots, including mustard, fenugreek, cilantro, gourds.
• Student Collaborative Organic Plant Breeding & Education (SCOPE) - Plant Breeding Center Heirloom Tomato Lead, 2017-2019 I led a team in determining breeding and selection goals and strategies for organic fresh-market.
• Future Farmers of America (FFA) Graduate Student Advisor, 2017I assisted the research manager in preparing content for the annual Vegetable Crops Field Day in this role, including identification of edible vegetables.

Yuba City, California Area

For this internship, I performed vital molecular work, including DNA extractions and PCR and gel electrophoresis. I also enhanced initiation protocols for tissue culture of fruit tree crops and aided the development of screening protocols for contaminants.

• Tomato Research Assistant, St. Clair Lab - run tomato pectin assays, assist with in-field data collection for plant growth traits, scan leaves using ImageJ, basic greenhouse work such as transplant, prune and water.
• Walnut Project Assistant, Dandekar Lab - assist with walnut transformations and tissue culture.
• Maize Project Assistant, Bennett Lab - collect maize phenotypic data in greenhouse, run lab assays for bacterial detection in root and soil samples.
• Brassica Research Assistant, Maloof Lab - collect and characterize Arabidopsis phenotypic data in growth chamber.
• Molecular Biology Intern, Rizzo Lab - perform leaf isolations for Phytophthora focused routine projects, prepare selective media for pathogens.
• Botanical Conservatory Intern, College of Biological Sciences - analyze different soils, maintain and prune ornamentals and trees on campus.

Master Of Science - Ms, Horticulture And Agronomy - Plant Breeding And Genetics, 3.9

Activities and Societies: American Society of Horticulture ScienceThesis Dissertation.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biotechnology (Specialization In Plants), 3.9

Summer Study Abroad, Microbiology, 4.0

UC Davis Summer Study Abroad – Microbiology in Bangkok, Thailand. MIC 102, 103L, 198

Education record

Activities and Societies: Future Farmers of America (FFA), Key Club, Cross-Country and Track