Ajitha Ravikumar
Graduate Research Assistant Complex Biosystems University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Starting Year: Fall 2026
Program Specialization: Integrated Plant Biology
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Education
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India,
M.S. in Agricultural Regulations from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
My Master research focuses on plant genome editing, with particular interest in CRISPR/RNP based genome editing and Prime editing to improve biomass related traits in crops. I am committed to advancing innovative genome editing technologies for crop improvement and contributing to the development of regenerative and climate-resilient crops that support global food security.