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Chandima Hanchapola Appuhamilage

Home Country

Sri Lanka

City

Raleigh

Host State

North Carolina

Field/Specialization

Genetics: Molecular Genetics

Project Title

An Integrated Toolbox for Candidate Gene Isolation and Allele Mining of Cytoplasmic Genes Associated with Salinity and Drought Tolerance, and Gene Integration in Rice Breeding Programs

Primary Host Institution

North Carolina State University

Faculty Associate/Host

Colleen Doherty

Grant Start Date

January 6, 2025

OLF Eligibility End Date

June 6, 2025