Ms. Sumi Rana, a PhD scholar working with Dr. Muthamilarasan Mehanathan in the Department of Plant Sciences, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad (UoH) showcased her cutting-edge research at the prestigious Plant & Animal Genome Conference (PAG) in San Diego, California, USA (January 10–15, 2025).
Her presentation, titled “Identification and Expression Profiling of Phytic Acid Biosynthetic Genes in Foxtail Millet for Targeted Editing to Generate Low Phytic Acid Lines,” highlights significant advancements toward improving the nutritional quality of foxtail millet through gene editing.
Congratulations to Sumi for representing our work on such a global stage and contributing to the future of sustainable and nutritious agriculture!