Kangwon National University – South Korea
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🎓 Educational Background
Dr. Murtaza Khan holds a Ph.D. in Plant Biosciences (2022) from Kyungpook National University, Republic of Korea. Prior to this, he completed his M.Phil. in Plant Biosciences (2019) from the same institution. His academic journey has been centered around understanding plant growth and defense mechanisms through molecular and biochemical approaches.
🔬 Research Specialization
Dr. Khan’s research expertise lies in plant functional genomics techniques, with a particular focus on the role of nitric oxide as a signaling molecule in plant growth and defense. His work also explores the impact of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria in enhancing plant resilience. His technical skills include DNA/RNA extractions, gel electrophoresis, cDNA synthesis, PCR analysis, antioxidant activity assays, and cloning. Additionally, he has contributed to the field of insect diagnosis and insecticide resistance mechanisms, further broadening his interdisciplinary research expertise.
👨🏫 Professional Experience
Currently, Dr. Murtaza Khan serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Horticulture and Life Science at Yeungnam University, Republic of Korea. His role involves teaching, mentoring, and conducting innovative research in plant biosciences. Prior to this, he worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea, where he actively engaged in advanced research projects focusing on plant functional genomics and stress responses.
Notable Publications📝
📝Alleviation of Hg-, Cr-, Cu-, and Zn-Induced Heavy Metals Stress by Exogenous Sodium Nitroprusside in Rice Plants
- Authors: Chrizostom Julius Niyoifasha, Birhanu Miressa, Irasapa Tanimu Ukob, Phan Ngoc Minh, Tiba Nazar Ibrahim Al Azzawi, Muhammad Imran, Sajid Ali, Anousone Inthavong, Bong-Gyu Mun, In-Jung Lee et al.
Journal: Plants
Year: 2023
📝Nitric Oxide Acts as a Key Signaling Molecule in Plant Development under Stressful Conditions
- Authors: Murtaza Khan, Sajid Ali, Tiba Nazar Ibrahim Al Azzawi, Byung-Wook Yun
Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Year: 2023
📝Physiological and Ultrastructural Changes in Dendranthema morifolium Cultivars Exposed to Different Cadmium Stress Conditions
- Authors: Luqman Muhammad, Salahuddin, Asif Khan, Yunwei Zhou, Miao He, Abdulwahed Alrefaei, Murtaza Khan, Sajid Ali
Journal: Agriculture
Year: 2023
📝The Key Roles of ROS and RNS as a Signaling Molecule in Plant–Microbe Interactions
- Authors: Murtaza Khan, Sajid Ali, Tiba Nazar Ibrahim Al Azzawi, Saddam Saqib, Fazal Ullah, Asma Ayaz, Wajid Zaman
Journal: Antioxidants
Year: 2023
📝Nitric Oxide Signaling and Its Association with Ubiquitin‐Mediated Proteasomal Degradation in Plants
- Authors: Pande, A.; Mun, B.-G.; Khan, M.; Rahim, W.; Lee, D.-S.; Lee, G.-M.; Al Azawi, T.N.I.; Hussain, A.; Yun, B.-W.
Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Year: 2022