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My name is Jagdeep Singh, and I come from Punjab, India. I completed my undergraduate degree at Punjab Agricultural University and moved to New Mexico State University for an M.S. degree focusing on irrigation management. While working on M.S. research, I found that root is one of the most important hidden aspects of the plant, and more research is required to understand the role of crop roots in seed yield formation and nutrient uptake. After completing my M.S. degree, I was fortunate enough to get selected as a Ph.D. student to work on understanding root growth and architecture in row crops under the direction of Dr. Alvaro Sanz-Saez in the Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences. The highly recognized graduate program and a great circle of friends doing their graduate studies at Auburn University made me join the graduate school at Auburn University<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Jagdeep-Singh-PhD.jpg” alt=”Jagdeep Singh, PhD” title_text=”Jagdeep Singh, PhD” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Jagdeep Singh of the Auburn University’s College of Agriculture.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n My research interests revolve around understanding the physiology of crop root growth and development under various environmental and management conditions. I firmly believe that a robust root system can help a crop thrive through the limited resource environment, encouraging me to research more about roots.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/IMG_5032-16×9-1.jpg” alt=”Drone field work” title_text=”IMG_5032-16×9″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Mid-day photosynthesis measurement using LI-COR 6400 in a cotton field.\u00a0Photo Credit: Jagdeep Singh<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I work with many crops, including cotton, soybean, hemp, and peanut. One of my Ph.D. projects is funded by the AWRRI, where I am trying to understand the role of cover crops on the rate of carbon assimilation, root growth and architecture in cotton. This project aims to determine if a specific cover crop improves nutrient and water acquisition in cotton. In addition, this project could help Alabama farmers assess the type of cover crop practices they should adopt and ultimately increase the cropping system’s sustainability for improving overall soil health.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Roots-16×9-1.jpg” alt=”Root photography” title_text=”Roots-16×9″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Root photos are taken using a high-throughput technique utilizing a unique arrangement of five monochromatic cameras in Dr. Alvaro Sanz\u2019s lab. Photo Credit: Jagdeep Singh<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”40px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”1px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n One of the best pieces of advice I will never forget is to leverage the \u201csix degrees of separation\u201d strategy to network and be open to new things. This advice has helped me make more connections and improved my overall work attitude<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Singh-Hemp-16×9-1.jpg” alt=”Jagdeep Singh, one of the Ph.D. students in Dr. Alvaro Sanz lab is collecting leaf chlorophyll content data in Hemp crop using SPAD-502. ” title_text=”Singh-Hemp-16×9″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Singh collects leaf chlorophyll content data in Hemp crop using SPAD-502.\u00a0 Photo Credit: Jagdeep Singh<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”40px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”1px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n My short-term plan is to work as a postdoctoral scholar and gain more experience in research after completing my graduate studies. My long-term goal is to work as a collaborative researcher where I can help develop crop cultivars that are more resilient and adaptable to changing climatic conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”32px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/IMG_4751-16×9-1.jpg” alt=”Sunset over a cotton field” title_text=”IMG_4751-16×9″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Sunset over a cotton field. 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Describe your current and upcoming research activities, more specifically, your plans for your FY22 USGS Alabama Water Resources Research Institute (AWRRI) grant project.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
In your academic journey so far, what is the best advice you’ve been given?<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
What are your plans for the future?<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n