Garima Thapliyal

Driven by a passion for genetic improvement and conservation, I excelled at ICFRE-Forest Research Institute, spearheading SSR-based genetic evaluations of Ringal populations. My expertise in CRISPR-Cas9 and bioinformatics, coupled with a knack for innovative problem-solving, significantly contributed to the project's success, showcasing my technical proficiency and collaborative spirit.

• Workshop on advances in biotechnology and its applications in conservation biology, Department of Biotechnology Dolphin Institute in collaboration with Wildlife Institute of India and Zoological Survey of India.
• International Bioinformatics workshop for cancer genomics, Decodelife
• DST sponsored Hands on training programme on ‘Recent Technological Advancements in Horticulture and Forest Crops’, 12/23/22 - 12/30/22, Department of Biotechnology, College of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan (HP), in collaboration with Sophisticated Analytical Instrumentation Facility, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

• Thapliyal, G., Vemanna, R. S., Pawar, P. M., Barthwal, S., Meena, R. K., Pandey, S., & Bhandari, M.S., First record of off-season flowering in Populus deltoides from India: paradigm of climate change indicator., International journal of biometeorology, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-020-01915, 3.4
• Thapliyal, G., Bhandari, M. S., Vemanna, R. S., Pandey, S., Meena, R. K., & Barthwal, S., Engineering traits through CRISPR/cas genome editing in woody species to improve forest diversity and yield., Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, 43, 6, 884–903, https://doi.org/10.1080/07388551.2022.2092714, 9.6
• Sujitha, D., Kumar, H.G.J., Thapliyal, G. et al., Transcription factors controlling the expression of oxidative stress associated genes in rice (Oryza sativa L.)., Plant Biotechnol Rep, 17, 835–851, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11816-023-00819-8, 2.0
• Bhandari, M.S., Dabral, A., Maikhuri, S., Bisht, A., Thapliyal, G., Kant, R., Meena, R.K., Kumar, D. and Rana, V., Genetic evaluation and characterization of anatomical and physicochemical properties in Grevillea robusta: an alternative commercial agroforestry species., Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood Science, 20, 2, 123-137, 2023, 0.7

• Poster presentation, Anomalous flowering in Populus deltoides Bartr., International seminar on Forestry and Allied Specific topics for innovation and R&D initiatives [FAST-2019], Dolphin (PG) Institute of Biomedical and Natural Sciences, Dehradun
• Oral presentation, Developing molecular breeding technologies for enhancing plant productivity in degraded lands.
• Poster presentation, Genetic alteration of guard cell specific ion channel regulating genes to improve carbon gain in P. deltoides., National Symposium Remembering Gregor Johann Mendel on his Bicentennial Birth Year, 05/05/22 - 05/06/22, Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar.
• Poster presentation, Genetic modulation of stomatal aperture regulating genes to enhance carbon gain and yield in P. deltoides., National Conference on Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystems, 09/09/23, Department of Biotechnology, Department of Microbiology and Department of Food Science and Technology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

• SSC, I.C.S.E, 79%
• HSC, I.S.C, 67%
• B.Sc, Biotechnology, H.N.B Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand, India, 58%
• M.Sc, Biotechnology, Graphic Era University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, 85%
• PhD, Forest biotechnology, ICFRE-Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, Submitted

• Genetic improvement of forest species for enhanced resilience to environmental stressors.
• Application of CRISPR-Cas9 and other gene editing technologies to improve productive traits and resilience in forest trees and crops.
• Transcriptomics and functional genomics of plant stress responses to biotic and abiotic challenges
• Tissue culture

First prize in science quiz in department of biotechnology Graphic Era University First prize in volleyball in interdepartmental volleyball tournament Third prize in badminton singles and doubles in interdepartmental badminton tournament Runner-up in basketball in interdepartmental basketball tournament