Dr. Nat Kav, B.Sc., Ph.D., FRSB., FRSC
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Overview
About
Degree
Ph.D, Biochemistry, University of Calgary
Job/Research Area
Biochemistry & Biotechnology
Academic Leadership Positions
Associate Chair (Graduate Studies), Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science; July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009
Associate Dean (Academic), Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences; July 1, 2009 - December 31, 2015
Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research; October 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
Vice-Provost (Programs), University of Alberta; July 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Associate Dean (Academic), University of Alberta; July 1, 2021 - September 30, 2024
Associate Dean (Graduate Studies). University of Alberta, July 1. 2023 - September 30, 2024
Vice Dean, University of Alberta, October 1, 2024 - present
Research
Major Responsibilities/Research Interests
Our research involves the application of proteomics- and genomics-based discovery techniques to identify, characterize and validate novel genes for crop improvement through biotechnology (genetic engineering). We are interested in characterizing he role of specific proteins and non-coding RNAs in mediating plant responses to stress. Knowledge generated will be translated to improved crop plants using genetic engineering, genome editing and/or traditional breeding. Other areas of interest include the development of exquisitely specific antibodies for diverse applications in agricultural biotechnology and their deployment in the characterization of protein structure and function.
Teaching
I have taught courses in Introductory Biochemistry (Plant Science 331), Introductory Biochemistry (Biochem 200), Developmental Physiology and Biotechnology of Crop Plants (Plant Science 301), Biotechnology for Crop Improvement / Plant Biotechnology (Plant Science 492 / BOT 382), Plants in our lives (Plant Science 100), and Invasive and alien plants (Plant Science 352).
Courses
PL SC 352 - Invasive Alien Plants: Biology and Control
Biology and ecology of invasive alien species in cropped, disturbed, and natural environments. Methods of control of weedy species, including biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical and an introduction to the herbicide mechanism of action and environmental impacts. Prerequisite: PL SC 221 recommended.
Featured Publications
Sarkar, A., Kisiala, A., Adhikary, D., Basu, U., Emery, R. J. N., Rahman, H. and Kav, N. N. V.
Physiologia Plantarum. 2023 March; 10.1111/ppl.13900
Kaur, K., Megha, S., Wang, Z., Kav, N. N. V. and Rahman, H.
Genome. 2023 March; 10.1139/gen-2022-0100
Adhikary D, Mehta D, Uhrig RG, Rahman H, Kav NNV.
Frontiers in Plant Science. 2022 March; 10.3389/fpls.2022.860393
Characterization of microRNA-like RNAs associated with sclerotial development in Sclerotinia sclerotiorum.
Fungal Genetics and Biology. 2020 September; 144
Sun, H., Kav, N. N. V., Sun, L., Chen, W. and Liang, Y.
Journal of Proteomics. 2020 August; 225
Identification of lncRNAs responsive to infection by Plasmodiophora brassicae in clubroot-susceptible and -resistant Brassica napus lines carrying resistance introgressed from rutabaga.
Summanwar, A., Basu, U., Rahman, H. and Kav, N. N. V.
Molecular Plant Microbe Interactions. 2019 August; 32
Krishnaswamy, S., Verma, S., Rahman, M. H. and Kav, N. N. V.
Plant Molecular Biology. 2011 January; 75: .
Joshi, R. K., Megha, S., Basu, U., Rahman, M. H. and Kav, N. N. V.
PLoS One.
Sonati, T., Falsig, J., Reimann, R., Baral, P. K., O`Connor, T., Hornemann, S., Yaganoglu, S., Sorce, S., Li, B., Herrmann, U., Wieland, B., Swayampakula, M., Rahman, M. H., Das, D., Kav, N., Riek, R., Liberski, P., James, M. N. G. and Aguzzi, A.
Nature. 501