KHAN DR HANIF
Fellow, Elected 2022
Born
in Churu, Rajasthan, India on 1st February, 1977, Dr Hanif Khan
graduated from Collage of Agriculture, Rajasthan Agricultural University,
Bikaner during1994-1998; M.Sc. (Ag) Plant Breeding and Genetics (1998-2000)
from SKN Collage of Agriculture, Rajasthan Agricultural University; Ph. D.
Genetics (2001-2006) from ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New
Delhi.
Dr. Khan started his professional career as Scientist
at ICAR-CIAH in 2008. Joined as Scientist (SS) at ICAR- IIWBR, Karnal in 2012
and became Senior Scientist at ICAR- IIWBR, Karnal in 2017 and continuing as
Senior Scientist.
Dr.
Khan was recipient of Rajasthan Agriculture University Gold Medal -2000, CSIR-UGC-
Junior and Senior Research Fellowships 2001-2006, Recipient of Endeavour
Research Fellowship (Government of Australia), 2014. Member
of Expert Group Wheat -Control of Wheat Pathogens and Pests under Wheat
Initiative, Germany.
He
has made significant contribution in wheat breeding. Contributed in the
development of eight wheat varieties including mega varieties like DBW187 and
DBW303. Eighteen traits specific wheat genetic stocks were registered with
NBPGR New Delhi. Also contributed in the
development of two Indian bean varieties and one brinjal variety. Standardized crossing
technique in Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana).
Identified and catalogued novel broad
spectrum leaf rust resistance gene Lr80.
Published 45 peer reviewed research articles and authored/edited one book, one
manual and two technical bulletins.
The
Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding feels proud to bestow on Dr. Hanif Khan the
fellowship of the society for his outstanding contribution in the field of
Plant Breeding and Genetics