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Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia, Phillip Nichols has established a significant reputation in the fields of breeding, genetics, and agronomy, specifically focusing on pasture legumes. His primary research interests include translating discoveries in plant physiology, pathology, entomology, and molecular biology into applied research outcomes aimed at benefiting farmers. With over three decades of experience in agricultural research, he has contributed to breeding 22 pasture legume cultivars, including 19 subterranean clovers. Since joining UWA in January 2019, Nichols has led several notable projects, including a Plant Breeder Joint Venture with PGG Wrightson Seeds, aimed at developing new cultivars of annual pasture legumes, and an AgriFuture Australia-funded project focused on improved harvesting methods for subterranean clover seeds. Prior to UWA, he worked for 33 years at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development • Western Australia
Department of Primary Industries • New South Wales
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