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Rebecca Thistlethwaite graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Hons) in 2012 and completed her PhD in 2017. Her research focused on identifying genetic variation for heat stress mechanisms in wheat. Specifically, she evaluated genotypes from different sowing dates and employed various screening methods for heat tolerance in both field and controlled environments. After her PhD, she took a postdoctoral role at the University of Sydney's Plant Breeding Institute in Narrabri, where she continues her work on breeding heat-tolerant wheat. Rebecca has significant experience as a Research Agronomist and a part-time Research Assistant during her studies. She has presented her research at conferences in Amsterdam and Spain, and has also been active in the agricultural community as a Young Farming Champion. Outside of her professional work, she participates in various community roles, including serving as Vice-Chair of the Country Education Foundation Namoi's committee and volunteering for organizations supporting youth and disabled individuals.
University of Sydney • Narrabri
Continuing research on breeding heat-tolerant wheat.
PGG Wrightson Seeds • Northern NSW
Worked while completing PhD studies.
Pork CRC Feed Grains project •
Part-time role during PhD studies.
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