Sanjaya Khanal

About

With a PhD in Botany/Plant Biology from The Graduate School of Agricultural Science at Ehime University and a Master's degree in Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding from Kagawa University, this accomplished researcher has a robust background in plant sciences. Currently engaged in strawberry breeding and genetics research, they focus on developing new strawberry varieties with enhanced traits. Their role as a Prefecture Researcher at Kagawaken Nogyo Shikenjyo Research Institute involves hybridization, greenhouse cultivation, and fertilization management of strawberries and vegetables. Previously, they contributed to research on low-chill fruit tissue culture and fruit quality during their doctoral studies. As an Assistant Researcher at Kagawa University, they explored biotechnology applications, including tissue culture and hydroponics. With extensive experience as a general manager and horticulturist at Komasu Pvt. Ltd., they also possess skills in Japanese language interpretation, enhancing their ability to collaborate internationally.

Experience

• Strawberry Breeder and Genetics Research · Strawberry Breeding and Fig Cultivation06-01-2023

  Conducting research and breeding programs to develop new strawberry varieties with improved traits.

• Prefecture Researcher on Strawberry and Vegetables · Kagawaken Nogyo Shikenjyo Research Institute06-01-2023 – 07-01-2024

  Hybridization of strawberry, greenhouse cultivation and management, vegetable growing, seed extraction and research, fertilization management.

• Doctoral Student · The Graduate School of Agriculture Sciences, Ehime University04-01-2020 – 03-01-2023

  Research on low-chill fruit tissue culture, fruit quality, pollination, and foliage fertilizer.

• Assistant Researcher · Kagawa University04-01-2018 – 03-01-2020

  Biotechnology; tissue culture on peach fruit, leaf curl disease, kiwi fruit hydroponics culture, grape fruit quality.

• Strawberry Tomato · Komasu Pvt. Ltd.05-01-2009 – 01-01-2018

  General manager for employees, horticulturist, interpreter of Japanese language.

Education

• The Graduate School of Agricultural Science Ehime UniversityPhD, Botany/Plant Biology
• Kagawa University Faculty of AgricultureMaster's degree, Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding

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