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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 2026
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Renuka Khanal

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Also affiliated: Tribhuvan University (2021–2024); Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (2021–2024)

3 h-index 9 pubs 24 cited

  • Fruit
  • Spinacia oleracea
  • Genome, Plant
  • Genome-Wide Association Study
  • Genotype
  • Phenotype
  • Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
  • Genomics
  • Chromosomes, Plant
  • Quantitative Trait Loci

Biography and Research Information

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Renuka Khanal's research focuses on the molecular breeding and genetics of spinach, with a specific emphasis on identifying cultivars tolerant to Pythium. Her work also investigates nutritional aspects, including stage-specific mineral concentrations and the identification of genetic markers associated with nutrient accumulation using Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS).

She manages independent greenhouse and laboratory trials and utilizes R in R Studio for experimental design and data analysis. Khanal has a background in soil systems, pathogens, and plant breeding. She has co-authored publications exploring biochar applications in soil health and the antifungal effects of botanicals on plant pathogens. Her recent work includes studies on genome-wide association for fruit weight and bolting traits in spinach.

Metrics

  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 9
  • Citations: 24

Selected Publications

  • Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction of fruit weight in spinach (2026)
    Scientific Reports DOI OpenAlex

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