Prof Rattan Yadav

PhD

Prof Rattan Yadav

Professor of Plant Genetics

IBERS

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Dr Rattan Yadav is a professor of plant genetics and holds a personal chair at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) of the Aberystwyth University. An elected Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales (FLSW), he received his DPhil degree from the University of Sussex and subsequently undertook post-doctoral research at International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Philippines before coming to Aberystwyth in 1996. 

Learned Society of Wales Ambassador for the Aberystwyth University, https://www.learnedsociety.wales/fellowship/university-representatives/

 

Professor Yadav is a globally recognised expert and international leader in crop genetics, whose pioneering research harnesses naturally occurring genetic variation in crops germplasm to deliver major public-good outcomes. His work tackles critical challenges in sustainable agriculture, food security, nutrition, and human health, supporting the development of resilient, high-performing crop varieties that benefit farmers, strengthen food systems, and provide environmental and health benefits worldwide. He has published over 155 highly cited research articles and secured more than £12 million in competitive research funding.

Professor Yadav plays a prominent role in shaping international research agendas through service on expert panels for leading UK and global research and innovation agencies, including BBSRC, UKRI, DFID, Innovate UK, the British Council, the European Commission, and CGIAR. He serves as an Academic Editor for PLOS ONE since 2014 and was a panel member of the UK Research Excellence Framework (REF) Sub-panel 6 (covering Agriculture, Veterinary, and Food Science) for REF 2021, with reappointment confirmed for REF 2029.

  • Grains for Health
  • Forage Crops

Genome-wide association study for dissecting lipid and fatty acid variation in a global collection of pearl millet germplasm. / Mittal, Girish Kumar; Singh, Satbeer; Yadav, Dev Vart et al.
In: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis  , Vol. 144, 107679, 31.08.2025.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Innovations for a Changing World: IBERS Impact Case Studies. / Donnison, Iain; Farrar, Kerrie; Kingston-Smith, Alison et al.
Prifysgol Aberystwyth | Aberystwyth University, 2025. 27 p.

Research output: Book/Report › Book

Pearl Millet: The Ancient Superfood for Modern Health. / Patel, Jay; Yadav, Rattan.
In: Afro-Asian Spectrum, 2025, p. 41-44.

Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

Genetic dissection of minerals and phytate content in pearl millet germplasm panel using genome-wide association study. / Singh, Satbeer; Manwaring, Hanna Rose; Naveen, Aavula et al.
In: Food and Energy Security, Vol. 13, No. 4, e565, 29.07.2024.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Genome-wide SNPs and candidate genes underlying the genetic variations for protein and amino acids in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) germplasm. / Singh, Satbeer; Yadav, Chandra Bhan; Lubanga, Nelson et al.
In: Planta, Vol. 260, No. 3, 63, 30.09.2024.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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