Dr. Graham Teakle

Associate Professor

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Biography

Graham Teakle is an Associate Professor in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Warwick. His research focuses on crop genetics, particularly in relation to plant-pest/pathogen interactions and improving sustainable crop production. Teakle specializes in breeding new crop varieties, particularly oilseed rape and horticultural crops, to develop resistance against pests and diseases while minimizing the need for fertilizers. He works on integrated pest management strategies and utilizes genomic approaches to identify and map genetic traits that enhance crop resilience. His expertise includes the development of germplasm resources for various crops, aimed at improving traits such as virus resistance and nitrogen use efficiency. Teakle collaborates with other specialists in virology, entomology, and plant nutrition to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. He has contributed to the ongoing development of tools and methods to optimize crop yields under challenging environmental conditions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Warwick, School of Life Sciences • Coventry, England

Teaching and research in crop genetics and sustainable agriculture.

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Warwick, School of Life Sciences • Coventry, England

Conducted research on plant-pest interactions and crop resilience.

Senior Research Fellow

2010-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of Warwick, Warwick Crop Centre • Coventry, England

Led research projects on crop genetic improvement.

Postdoctoral Researcher

1992-01-01 — 1994-01-01

University of Virginia, USA • Virginia

Conducted postdoctoral research in plant genetics.

Awards

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Outstanding Research Contribution

2020-11-01

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
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  • Degree certificate
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  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.