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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 2026
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Renuka Khanal

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Researcher

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

Unknown Researcher

3 h-index 9 pubs 23 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

OverviewAI-generated summary

Renuka Khanal's research investigates plant responses to environmental stressors and explores methods to enhance soil health and crop productivity. She has examined the effects of drought and heat stress on wheat, analyzing impacts on morphology, phenology, physiology, and yield. Khanal has also studied the effectiveness of biochar in improving soil properties and crop performance, specifically with okra. Her work includes evaluating the in-vitro antifungal effects of botanical extracts against plant pathogens causing white mold disease and anthracnose. Additionally, Khanal has contributed to genomic studies, including genome-wide association studies for fruit weight and bolting traits in spinach. Her research network includes collaborators such as Kenani Chiwina, Yuejun Qu, Ruling Du, and Ainong Shi at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

Metrics

  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 9
  • Citations: 23

Selected Publications

  • Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction of fruit weight in spinach (2026)
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Collaboration Network

11 Collaborators 4 Institutions 2 Countries

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