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Khalid Meksem

Principal Investigator

Southern Illinois University

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Plant Genomics, Trait Engineering, Oilseed Quality, Disease Resistance

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Holds an issued patent for high‑oleic soybean; PI on a 2024 USDA $585K grant to reduce trypsin inhibitor and lectin in seed. Advances gene discovery for nematode resistance and oil quality, leveraging TILLING‑by‑Sequencing+ to accelerate trait development.

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Southern Illinois University

Enhanced mutation frequency methodology for plant gene analysis

A proven method using chemical mutagens to increase mutation frequency in plants without affecting seed germination. This technique facilitates the isolation of genes for economically important traits, validated through ...

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Khalid Meksem

Principal Investigator

Southern Illinois University

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Southern Illinois University

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