Parwinder Kaur
Research Scientist
University of Western Australia
Australia
Biography
Parwinder Kaur is working as a Research Scientist with a focus on the Plant Molecular Genetics & Genomics at the Centre for Plant Genetics and Breeding (PGB) at the University of Western Australia. Dr Kaur has received the Science and Innovation Award for young people in Agriculture,
Research Interest
Fisheries and Forestry in 2013 and produced the world first genome scaffold for subterranean clover using the de-novo sequencing pipelines anchored to a high resolution genetic map and BioNano optical maps for trait mapping. She has been working with a team of researchers across various disciplines to develop methodologies to enable breeders to identify environmentally friendly pasture legume to tackle future challenges for Australian livestock industries.