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Thomas Bergmann studied agricultural sciences, majoring in crop science at the University of Kiel, Germany, where he completed his Bachelor's and Master's degrees and began his doctoral studies in molecular plant-parasite interactions under the supervision of Professor Daguang Cai. He successfully defended his doctoral thesis in 2021 with distinction. Following this, he worked as a Molecular Breeding Scientist for 2.5 years at a German canola breeding company before returning to academia as a Research Fellow in Jacqueline Batley's lab for plant genetics and genomics at the University of Western Australia in 2024. His research focuses on improving disease resistance in Brassica napus by utilizing crop wild relatives in breeding. He applies his expertise in bioinformatics, quantitative genetics, and genomics to identify novel sources of resistance and unravel the underlying mechanisms. His work contributes to the development of innovative sustainable strategies for crop improvement, particularly in canola, aiming to make a meaningful impact on global food security.
University of Western Australia • Perth
Research focuses on improving disease resistance in Brassica napus by utilizing crop wild relatives in breeding.
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