We develop genomic resources, bioinformatics tools, and transcriptomic atlases to accelerate gene discovery, candidate gene prioritization, and genomics-assisted breeding in legume crops.
Large-scale transcriptomic atlas development for legume crops including chickpea and soybean, covering tissue-specific gene expression across developmental stages.
Genome-wide association studies to identify SNP-trait associations and prioritize candidate genes for agronomic and nutritional traits in legumes.
Development of interactive web platforms for gene expression visualization, GWAS candidate gene exploration, and functional annotation anchored to community-standard reference genomes.
CRISPR-based genome editing and plant transformation strategies to functionally validate candidate genes identified through genomic and transcriptomic approaches.
College of Agriculture
Tennessee State University
3500 John A Merritt Blvd
Nashville, TN 37208, USA
Dr. Ali Taheri
ali.taheri@tnstate.edu
Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee