Area(s) of study: nutrient management, soil fertility in field crops, exploring the role of microbial functions in improving soil health and enhancing production resilience in forage crops
Gurpeet is a Ph.D. student in Animal Science with the Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) led by Quirine Ketterings. She came to the US in the fall of 2022. She is originally from a village in Punjab, India, where she grew up observing farms and dairy animals. Her family’s love of gardening inspired her to pursue an education in agriculture.
Education
Master of Science (Integrated) - Microbiology (Hons.), Punjab Agricultural University, Punjab, India. 2016-2021
Thesis title: Effect of biofertilizer and organic fertilizer on soil health, growth and yield of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.).
Awards & Honors
R P Sethi Memorial Grant Award for highest GPA in Microbiology in 2022. Punjab Agricultural University.
Merit certificate for GPA above 8.0/10. Punjab Agricultural University.
Contact Information
318 Frank Morrison Hall
507 Tower Road
Ithaca, NY 14853
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