M. Ashraf Bhat

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir

Papers

Total Citations

321

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About

M. Ashraf Bhat is a leading researcher in plant genomics and crop improvement, with a focus on integrating high-throughput phenotyping with genomic tools to accelerate breeding programs. His most influential work, "High-throughput phenotyping for crop improvement in the genomics era" (2019), has garnered over 320 citations, reflecting its pivotal role in bridging the gap between genotype and phenotype for enhanced crop yields. Bhat’s contributions have advanced the understanding of how automated imaging, remote sensing, and data analytics can be leveraged to dissect complex traits in crops, particularly under stress conditions. His research has practical implications for food security, enabling more precise selection of resilient varieties. Beyond this landmark paper, Bhat has published extensively on molecular breeding, abiotic stress tolerance, and the application of next-generation sequencing in crop genetics. His work is widely recognized for its interdisciplinary approach, combining computational biology with field-based phenotyping. Bhat’s achievements include collaborations with international agricultural institutes and contributions to open-source phenotyping platforms, making him a key figure in modern crop science.