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Owen Rowland is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Carleton University, where he conducts research on plant adaptations to environmental stresses, critical for developing stress-resistant crop varieties. His NSERC-funded program focuses on understanding the biosynthesis and function of protective plant surface barriers, which include cuticles and suberin. By studying Arabidopsis thaliana and its mutant strains, Rowland aims to characterize the enzymes and transporters involved in surface lipid metabolism. His expertise extends to specialized metabolic pathways and their application in generating products for medical uses. Additionally, he translates insights gained from Arabidopsis research to crop plants, such as Brassica napus and Camelina sativa, emphasizing the significance of plant surface lipids in sustainable energy and raw material production. Rowland's work not only seeks to enhance crop resilience in the face of climate change but also contributes to advancing renewable resources through the innovative engineering of plants and microorganisms.
Includes MEng and MASc options.