Umar Hayat, Ph.D. StudentZhengzhou Fruit Research Institute, CAAS, ChinaEmail: umarkhansawati999@gmail.com | umarcaas44@outlook.comResearchGate: Umar Hayat ResearchGateGoogle Scholar: Umar Hayat Google ScholarI am Umar Hayat, a Ph.D. student at the Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute, CAAS, China, specializing in gene identification and functional validation for trait improvement, with a focus on post-harvest quality enhancement and horticultural research. I hold a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences (CGPA: 3.58/4) and an M.Sc. in Horticulture (CGPA: 4.00/4). My research covers litchi fruit pericarp browning, salinity effects on Solanum melongena, and improving peach fruit quality and shelf life. At the Peach Germplasm and Resources Research Group, I focus on gene analysis, DNA extraction, PCR, phytochemical screening, and functional gene validation, using tools like R, Python, Linux, and bioinformatics. I have published in several horticultural journals and received awards such as a Gold Medal for my M.Sc., consecutive Best Teacher Awards (2020–2022), and the Outstanding Award at GSCAAS. I also scored 93% in my Ph.D. coursework. Beyond academics, I engage with the global research community through international conferences, serve as the representative for international students at CAAS, and actively participate in sports. For more information, feel free to contact me via email or visit my profiles on ResearchGate and Google Scholar.
