Biography:

Dr. Safiullah Pathan is an Associate Professor of Crop Science at Lincoln University of Missouri in Jefferson City, MO, USA, with more than 42 years of experience in teaching, research, and extension. He holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. His research centers on developing improved crop varieties with higher yields, enhanced tolerance to abiotic stress, and value-added traits. In recent years, Dr. Pathan has focused on the production and promotion of quinoa as a nutrient-dense leafy green. He has authored more than 100 publications, including journal articles and book chapters. He has presented at national and international conferences on the nutritional and health-promoting properties of quinoa, both as grain and a leafy green.