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Gehendra Bhattarai
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Post Doctoral Fellow
Also affiliated: Agricultural Research Service (2018–2019); Oregon State University (2017); United States Department of Agriculture (2018–2019); University of Arkansas System (2023); Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences (2018–2019)
18 h-index
64 pubs
974 cited
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Biography and Research Information
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Gehendra Bhattarai's research focuses on plant genetics and genomics, particularly in vegetable crops such as spinach and cowpea. His work investigates genetic variation and its role in disease resistance and tolerance to environmental stressors. Bhattarai has explored the use of simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers for genetic analysis and has conducted genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify genomic regions associated with traits like white rust resistance and salt tolerance in spinach and cowpea, respectively. He also examines resistance to downy mildew in spinach and seed protein content in cowpea. His research has been published in journals covering plant breeding, genetics, and genomics, and he has a significant publication record with an h-index of 18 and over 900 citations. Bhattarai collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Ainong Shi and Haizheng Xiong.
Metrics
- h-index: 18
- Publications: 64
- Citations: 974
Positions
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Post Doctoral Fellow publications 2017–2026University of Arkansas Fayetteville Horticulture ORCID
Selected Publications
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Identification of race 2 anthracnose resistance Quantitative Trait Loci using biparental and association panel of diverse watermelon germplasm accessions (2026)
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Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction of leaf spot (Stemphylium vesicarium) resistance in spinach diversity panel (2025)
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Genome-Wide Association Study for Drought Tolerance in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) at Seedling Stage Using a Whole Genome Resequencing Approach (2025)
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Genome wide association study of Fusarium wilt resistance in Spinacia turkestanica (2025)
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Evaluation of downy mildew resistance in spinach (Spinacia oleracea) (2024)
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Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage (2024)
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An Evaluation of Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) Resistance in a Set of Tomato Germplasm from the United States Department of Agriculture (2024)
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Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage (2023)
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Evaluation of Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) Resistance in a Set of USDA Tomato Germplasm (2023)
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Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection (2023)
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A Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Region Associated with Seed Protein Content in Cowpea (2023)
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Evaluation of Downy Mildew Resistance in Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) (2023)
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Skim resequencing finely maps the downy mildew resistance loci RPF2 and RPF3 in spinach cultivars whale and Lazio (2023)
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Additional file 1 of Genetic architecture of salt tolerance in a Multi-Parent Advanced Generation Inter-Cross (MAGIC) cowpea population (2022)
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Mapping and selection of downy mildew resistance in spinach cv. whale by low coverage whole genome sequencing (2022)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Ainong Shi
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
36 shared publications
In database
- Genome-wide simple sequence repeats (SSR) markers discovered from whole-genome sequence comparisons of multiple spinach accessions
- Genetic diversity and association mapping of mineral element concentrations in spinach leaves
- Association analysis of salt tolerance in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) at germination and seedling stages
- Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of spinach by single-nucleotide polymorphisms identified through genotyping-by-sequencing
- Association mapping of aphid resistance in USDA cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) core collection using SNPs
Showing 5 of 36 shared publications
Beiquan Mou
15 shared publications
- Genetic diversity and association mapping of mineral element concentrations in spinach leaves
- Association analysis of salt tolerance in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) at germination and seedling stages
- Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of spinach by single-nucleotide polymorphisms identified through genotyping-by-sequencing
- Association mapping of aphid resistance in USDA cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) core collection using SNPs
- Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction of white rust resistance in USDA GRIN spinach germplasm
Showing 5 of 15 shared publications
Waltram Ravelombola
Mitchell Institute
15 shared publications
In database
- Genetic diversity and association mapping of mineral element concentrations in spinach leaves
- Association analysis of salt tolerance in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) at germination and seedling stages
- Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of spinach by single-nucleotide polymorphisms identified through genotyping-by-sequencing
- Investigation on Various Aboveground Traits to Identify Drought Tolerance in Cowpea Seedlings
- Genetic architecture of salt tolerance in a Multi-Parent Advanced Generation Inter-Cross (MAGIC) cowpea population
Showing 5 of 15 shared publications
Haizheng Xiong
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
13 shared publications
In database
- Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction of white rust resistance in USDA GRIN spinach germplasm
- Genetic architecture of salt tolerance in a Multi-Parent Advanced Generation Inter-Cross (MAGIC) cowpea population
- A Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Region Associated with Seed Protein Content in Cowpea
- Transcript profiling for regulation of sweet potato skin color in Sushu8 and its mutant Zhengshu20
- An Evaluation of Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) Resistance in a Set of Tomato Germplasm from the United States Department of Agriculture
Showing 5 of 13 shared publications
Jun Qin
Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences (CN)
11 shared publications
- Genetic diversity and association mapping of mineral element concentrations in spinach leaves
- Association analysis of salt tolerance in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) at germination and seedling stages
- Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of spinach by single-nucleotide polymorphisms identified through genotyping-by-sequencing
- Association mapping of aphid resistance in USDA cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) core collection using SNPs
- Investigation on Various Aboveground Traits to Identify Drought Tolerance in Cowpea Seedlings
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Yuejin Weng
Agricultural Research Service
11 shared publications
In database
- Genetic diversity and association mapping of mineral element concentrations in spinach leaves
- Association analysis of salt tolerance in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) at germination and seedling stages
- Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of spinach by single-nucleotide polymorphisms identified through genotyping-by-sequencing
- Association mapping of aphid resistance in USDA cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) core collection using SNPs
- Investigation on Various Aboveground Traits to Identify Drought Tolerance in Cowpea Seedlings
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Lingdi Dong
Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences (CN)
11 shared publications
- Genetic diversity and association mapping of mineral element concentrations in spinach leaves
- Association analysis of salt tolerance in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) at germination and seedling stages
- Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of spinach by single-nucleotide polymorphisms identified through genotyping-by-sequencing
- Genetic architecture of salt tolerance in a Multi-Parent Advanced Generation Inter-Cross (MAGIC) cowpea population
- A SNP-based association analysis for plant growth habit in worldwide cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) Germplasm
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
James C. Correll
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
11 shared publications
In database
- Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of spinach by single-nucleotide polymorphisms identified through genotyping-by-sequencing
- Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction of white rust resistance in USDA GRIN spinach germplasm
- Genome Wide Association Studies in Multiple Spinach Breeding Populations Refine Downy Mildew Race 13 Resistance Genes
- Detached leaf inoculation assay for evaluating resistance to the spinach downy mildew pathogen
- Sporangiospore Viability and Oospore Production in the Spinach Downy Mildew Pathogen, Peronospora effusa
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Ibtisam Alatawi
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
9 shared publications
In database
- Genetic architecture of salt tolerance in a Multi-Parent Advanced Generation Inter-Cross (MAGIC) cowpea population
- A Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Region Associated with Seed Protein Content in Cowpea
- An Evaluation of Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) Resistance in a Set of Tomato Germplasm from the United States Department of Agriculture
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage
Showing 5 of 9 shared publications
Wei Yang
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
8 shared publications
- Genetic diversity and association mapping of mineral element concentrations in spinach leaves
- Association analysis of salt tolerance in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) at germination and seedling stages
- Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of spinach by single-nucleotide polymorphisms identified through genotyping-by-sequencing
- Association mapping of aphid resistance in USDA cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) core collection using SNPs
- High resolution mapping and candidate gene identification of downy mildew race 16 resistance in spinach
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Chunda Feng
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
8 shared publications
In database
- Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of spinach by single-nucleotide polymorphisms identified through genotyping-by-sequencing
- Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction of white rust resistance in USDA GRIN spinach germplasm
- Genome Wide Association Studies in Multiple Spinach Breeding Populations Refine Downy Mildew Race 13 Resistance Genes
- Detached leaf inoculation assay for evaluating resistance to the spinach downy mildew pathogen
- Sporangiospore Viability and Oospore Production in the Spinach Downy Mildew Pathogen, Peronospora effusa
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Bazgha Zia
U.S. Vegetable Laboratory (US)
7 shared publications
- Investigation on Various Aboveground Traits to Identify Drought Tolerance in Cowpea Seedlings
- Genetic architecture of salt tolerance in a Multi-Parent Advanced Generation Inter-Cross (MAGIC) cowpea population
- Seedling salt tolerance for above ground-related traits in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp)
- Evaluation of salt tolerance in cowpea at seedling stage
- Change in Chlorophyll Content Over Time Well-differentiated Salt-tolerant, Moderately Salt-tolerant, and Salt-susceptible Cowpea Genotypes
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Dotun Olaoye
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
6 shared publications
In database
- Genetic architecture of salt tolerance in a Multi-Parent Advanced Generation Inter-Cross (MAGIC) cowpea population
- Transcript profiling for regulation of sweet potato skin color in Sushu8 and its mutant Zhengshu20
- Mapping and selection of downy mildew resistance in spinach cv. whale by low coverage whole genome sequencing
- Evaluation of downy mildew resistance in spinach (Spinacia oleracea)
- Evaluation of Downy Mildew Resistance in Spinach (Spinacia oleracea)
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Theresa Makawa Phiri
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
6 shared publications
In database
- A Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Region Associated with Seed Protein Content in Cowpea
- An Evaluation of Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) Resistance in a Set of Tomato Germplasm from the United States Department of Agriculture
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Kenani Chiwina
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
5 shared publications
In database
- A Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Region Associated with Seed Protein Content in Cowpea
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage
- Evaluation of Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) Resistance in a Set of USDA Tomato Germplasm
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