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Brian Jones is an Associate Professor in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney. He is a molecular biologist with research interests in developmental biology, focusing on food plants and wood production. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from the University of Western Sydney and a PhD from ENSAT in Toulouse, France. Throughout his career, he has worked on projects related to developmental biology across Europe and has established active collaborations in France, Portugal, Sweden, and China. His publications detail the role of hormones in plant development and demonstrate his commitment to understanding how plants can adapt to changing environments. Brian's research addresses the critical challenge of sustainable production systems essential for feeding a growing global population, particularly in the context of climate change. He teaches various undergraduate units in basic plant biology and horticulture and supervises numerous honors and postgraduate students focusing on molecular genetic approaches to improve productivity in food and tree crops. Brian's current research includes employing CRISPR-Cas9 technology to manipulate plant genomes and developing novel strategies for enhancing crop yield.
University of Sydney • Sydney, AU
Teaching and researching in molecular biology and developmental biology, focusing on sustainable practices.
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