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Michael Deyholos is a Professor at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus, specializing in the areas of genetics and genomics in plants, with a focus on pectin, cell walls, and fibers. His research investigates various plant species, particularly flax, hemp, and grain amaranth, exploring their cellular structures and the processes that define secondary cell wall development. Deyholos aims to understand the replication of cells that produce particularly strong fibers, which are significant in the context of textiles and renewable composites. He is also engaged in research regarding abiotic stress tolerance, specifically examining how certain crops respond to water shortages and the role of intrinsically disordered proteins in these processes. In addition, he studies plant-microbe interactions to identify beneficial and pathological effects on plant growth, particularly looking into how pathogens like Fusarium oxysporum and mycorrhizal fungi interact with plants in the context of cell wall and pectin metabolism.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.