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Ulrike Mathesius is a professor at the Australian National University with a dedicated interest in plant biology, particularly focusing on the interaction between plants and soil-borne pathogens. She obtained her PhD and has significant experience in supervising research students. Mathesius’ research combines aspects of genetic engineering and bioengineering to understand plant responses to environmental stress, thus contributing to sustainable agricultural practices. Over the years, she has led numerous projects exploring strategies to combat grain-parasitic nematodes using phytosterols and has collaborated with various researchers across projects promoting zero net emission agriculture. Mathesius has contributed extensively to the field with her work yielding many publications and citations. Her expertise lies in plant root biology, genetic transformations, and symbiotic nitrogen fixation, particularly in Australian pulse crops. She is recognized for her efforts in advancing research areas that intertwine plant sciences with sustainable practices, aiming to address contemporary agricultural challenges.
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