Services & Collaboration

Current Research Focus

The COMSATS Wheat Lab focuses on integrating genomics, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, and precision breeding technologies for the development of climate-resilient and nutritionally improved wheat varieties.

Services

1. Wheat Genomics & Molecular Breeding Services

• Marker Development & Validation

• KASP marker development

• SNP and haplotype analysis

• Genome-specific marker design

• Marker validation in breeding populations

• Genetic Analysis

• QTL mapping

• GWAS (Genome-Wide Association Studies)

• Genetic diversity analysis

• Population structure analysis

• Genotyping Support

• Breeding population genotyping

• Trait-linked marker screening

• Molecular characterization of germplasm

2. AI-Driven Phenomics Services

• Image-Based Trait Analysis

• Wheat spike characterization

• Grain size and shape analysis

• Ovary and anther quantification

• Seed morphology analysis

• Deep Learning & Computer Vision

• Automated trait extraction

• AI-based phenotyping pipelines

• High-throughput image analysis

• Custom machine learning model development

• Precision Agriculture Analytics

• Stress detection using imaging

• Growth stage analysis

• Yield prediction modeling

3. Bioinformatics & Omics Services

• Sequence Analysis

• DNA/RNA sequence analysis

• Comparative genomics

• Gene annotation

• Variant analysis

• Transcriptomics

• RNA-seq data analysis

• Differential gene expression

• Pathway enrichment analysis

• Multi-Omics Integration

• Genomics + transcriptomics integration

• Data visualization and interpretation

• AI-assisted biological data analysis

4. Genome Editing & Functional Genomics

• CRISPR/Cas9 Support

• Guide RNA design

• Target gene analysis

• Functional candidate gene identification

• Functional Genomics

• Candidate gene discovery

• Gene network analysis

• Trait-associated gene characterization

5. Wheat Quality & Nutritional Genomics

• Functional Wheat Research

• High amylose wheat characterization

• Waxy wheat analysis

• Grain quality genetics

• Nutritional Trait Analysis

• Starch-related trait genetics

• Functional food trait screening

• Health-oriented wheat improvement

6. Data Analysis & Statistical Genetics

• Statistical Genetics

• ANOVA and mixed model analysis

• Genomic prediction

• Heritability estimation

• Trait correlation analysis

• Software & Pipeline Support

• R programming support

• Bioinformatics workflow development

• Custom analysis pipelines

7. Training & Capacity Building

• Workshops & Training

• Bioinformatics training

• AI in agriculture workshops

• Molecular breeding training

• Genomics data analysis

• Academic Support

• Research proposal development

• Scientific manuscript writing

• Data interpretation and visualization

8. Research Collaboration Services

The lab actively welcomes:

• National and international collaborations

• Joint research projects

• Student exchange programs

• Industry partnerships

• Functional food and wheat innovation projects

Potential Clients & Collaborators

• Universities & Research Institutes

• Wheat Breeding Programs

• Biotechnology Companies

• Seed Companies

• Food Industry Partners

• Agricultural Technology Startups

Current Collaborations

The lab actively collaborates with national and international research institutes working in wheat genomics, crop improvement, and molecular breeding.

• Prof. Hai Long, CIB, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)

• Prof. Jing Chen, CIB, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)

• Prof. Dongcheng Liu, Hebei Agricultural University

• Dr. Jiajie Wu, Shandong Agriculture University

• Dr. Xiaofei Zhang, UC Davis

• Dr. Maria Itria IBBA, CIMMYT, Mexico

• Dr. Mehraj Abbasov, ADA University, Baku, Azerbaijan

• Dr. Sultan H. Khan, University of Agriculture Faisalabad

• Dr. Awais Rasheed, QAU

• Dr.  Muhammad Salman Mubarik （University of Narowal）

• Dr. M. R. Khan, NIGAB, NARC

• Dr. Zahid Mahmood, CSI, NARC

• Dr. Saima Mir, NIA Tandojam

• Dr. Rashid M. Rana, PMAS Arid Agriculture University

• Dr. Shoaib ur Rehman, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan

• Dr. Kashif Naeem, NIGAB, NARC

• CAS BIOS 

• Agri-Tech Solutions

The COMSATS Wheat Lab is committed to advancing sustainable and climate-resilient wheat research through interdisciplinary approaches integrating genomics, artificial intelligence, and precision agriculture.