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Catherine Kidner is a Professor at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in molecular plant sciences. Her research interests lie in understanding the genetic diversity among plant species, particularly within tropical environments. She employs classical genetics and next-generation sequencing technologies to link genetic variation with phenotypic differences in plant growth forms. Kidner's current projects focus on comparative genomic analyses in the Begonia genus, where she investigates the genetic basis of speciation and diversity patterns. She has produced genetic maps and reference genomes, enhancing the understanding of species-level diversity in tropical plants. Kidner collaborates with various research centers, utilizing resources such as herbarium samples for genetic analyses. She also supervises postdoctoral researchers and PhD students, contributing to the training and development of the next generation of plant scientists.
University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland
Leading research on plant genetics and supervising graduate-level research.
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