Katharina Jung
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Katharina Jung
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Plant scientist passionate about conserving & utilizing crop diversity | SciComm | open science (she/her)
Reposted by Katharina Jung
Two potentially novel yellow rust resistance loci were found in traditional Asian wheat varieties from the near-Himalayan region. The study reveals how resistance gene stacking may provide durable protection in high disease-pressure areas.

Full article:
Unveiling yellow rust resistance in the near-Himalayan region: insights from a nested association mapping study
rdcu.be
February 12, 2026 at 7:42 AM
My first thesis chapter is out 🎉!
doi.org/10.1007/s001...

We discovered two potentially novel yellow rust resistance loci in a new Asian wheat NAM population and gained insights into their distribution.

Time to celebrate with my first publication cake🍰!
@kkshimizu1.bsky.social @cimmyt.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Reposted by Katharina Jung
Congratulations to Kathi on successfully defending her PhD! 🎉🎓 As the tradition, her PhD hat made by the lab members showcases her fascinating research on Asian wheat cultivars. Well done, Kathi! 🌾👏
February 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Thank you so much Ken!
March 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
After almost five years of ups and downs, I’m done with my PhD! My amazing colleagues captured the highlights in a masterpiece of a hat, and all that's left to say is THANK YOU to everyone who has been on this journey with me!
March 2, 2025 at 11:54 AM