Plant science
Many ongoing challenges facing the world can be mitigated with an improved understanding of plants, including climate change, agricultural sustainability, plant diseases and pests, food security and nutrient availability, the need for alternative energy sources, biodiversity loss, and degrading soil and water resources.
Plant science researchers work across molecular, ecological and applied sciences to increase our knowledge of plants and optimise their role in agriculture and the environment. This research spans aspects of biotechnology, physiology, ecology, breeding, genetics, and genomics and the development of novel enabling technologies.
Modern molecular approaches involving bioinformatics and genome-editing tools like CRISPR can be used to develop new genotypes with enhanced traits of interest. Innovative solutions can also be achieved to enhance resilience and sustainability in nature and agriculture.
