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Owen Rowland is a Professor in the Institute of Biochemistry at Carleton University, Canada. His research focuses on the role of plants as a source of renewable resources, including food, medicines, and industrial products. He investigates plant adaptations that protect against environmental stresses such as drought and salt stress, which are critical for developing varieties that are resistant to these challenges. His NSERC-funded research program aims to understand the biosynthetic pathways that regulate the production of protective functions in plant surface lipids, as well as fatty acid-derived volatile emissions. Rowland utilizes genetic and biochemical approaches to study lipid production in model plants such as Arabidopsis thaliana and various crops, with the ultimate goal of providing tools for the development of stress-tolerant crops. The lab is also involved in applied research related to the production of high-value natural products through metabolically engineered plants and microbes. This work has significant implications for enhancing agricultural resilience and reducing crop losses due to pests and diseases.
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