Dr. Mason Macdonald

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mason MacDonald is an Assistant Professor specializing in Plant Ecophysiology at the Faculty of Agriculture at Dalhousie University. His research focuses on the effects of abiotic environmental stress on plant physiology and the influence of climate change on crop yields and quality. He is particularly interested in seed preconditioning and stress mitigating technologies, as well as the physiology, ecology, and production of Christmas trees. Additionally, his work aims to enhance carbon sequestration in plants. MacDonald has a rich academic background, having earned his PhD in Plant Biology (Ecophysiology) from Laval University and his MSc in Agriculture (Ecophysiology) from Dalhousie University. He is dedicated to advancing knowledge in the field and contributing to sustainable agricultural practices.

Research Interests

Courses

BIOA1002 – Biology ENVA3001 – Environmental Sampling & Analysis PLSC4002 – Plant Ecophysiology AGRI5230 – Directed Studies in Environmental Science AGRI5540 – Special Topics Crop Physiology