Dr. Alison Bentley

Biography

Alison Bentley is an applied crop scientist specializing in plant genetics and breeding, with a focus on enhancing wheat, a major staple food crop. Her extensive research experience spans diverse environments, including Australia, the UK, and Mexico. As a Group Leader at the Plant Sciences Research School of Biology and Deputy Director at the Agrifood Innovation Institute at the Australian National University, she employs interdisciplinary methods to address complex challenges in agriculture. Her work centers on developing field and farm-level decision support tools to improve crop yields and resilience, particularly in response to climatic stressors. Alison actively supervises research students and collaborates on projects aimed at understanding and optimizing plant processes. Her recent research initiatives have been pivotal in improving wheat yield by increasing heat tolerance and enhancing leaf carbon exchange.

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