I am a globally experienced plant scientist with 13+ years of expertise in crop improvement, plant breeding, and the integration of genomics and bioinformatics. My research focuses on developing climate-resilient crops through genetic diversity and broad adaptation, supporting sustainable food systems worldwide. I have worked with leading institutions in Canada, Morocco, Italy, and India [Université Laval, CÉROM, ICARDA, University of Bologna, ICRISAT, ICAR].
Beyond research, I contribute to science communication through @grasspeanet, advocating for climate-smart crops like grasspea. My contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards [WIT-BGRI Award, Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship, Beachell-Borlaug Scholarship, Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship], along with several international travel awards. As Vice President/ board member of the Borlaug Training Foundation and co-organizer at Bioingene, I mentor early-career scientists and foster global collaboration. Multilingual and adaptable, I bring a forward-thinking approach to advancing sustainable agriculture.
Canada
Priyanka Gupta
Researcher
ICARDA
Posted on 28/10/2025
Thanks for continuing this important discussion.
1. Collaboration with local staff/partners
Involving local teams early helps ensure messages are culturally relevant and shared through channels people actually use. This builds ownership and increases the chance the findings lead to real decisions.
2. Low- or no-cost communication
I’ve found simple tools work best: short summaries or infographics, WhatsApp updates, quick storytelling videos, and small group discussions to walk through results. These methods make findings clear and actionable without needing big budgets.
Communication isn’t just a final step; it’s what turns evidence into action. Excited to learn from others’ approaches as well.
Warm regards,
Priyanka