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Steve Powles is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Western Australia, specializing in crop science with a focus on herbicide resistance in plants. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technological Science & Engineering. With a remarkable h-index of 206, he has published over 200 papers in international research journals, establishing himself as a highly cited author in the field. His expertise encompasses crop management, evolution of herbicide resistance, and the molecular basis of resistance in plants. He has held prominent roles including Director of the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative and Managing Director of the Australian Weed Management CRC in Adelaide. Additionally, he has served as a professor at the University of Adelaide and has postdoctoral experience at significant institutions such as Stanford University and the University of Paris, Saclay. His current research focuses on the molecular genetics and biochemistry of herbicide resistance, aiming to benefit the Australian grain industry and improve agricultural sustainability.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Conducting research on herbicide resistance in crops and overseeing various projects related to agricultural sustainability.
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