Biochemistry and Metabolism

Investigating the structure and function of biological macromolecules and fundamental aspects of plant and microbial metabolism

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Cell and Developmental Biology

Looking at the integration of gene activity and external signals; how their effects unfold from molecular through cellular scales to produce macroscopic plant structures

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Computational and Systems Biology

Using cutting-edge theoretical methods to study a wide variety of biological systems in plants, microbes and beyond

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Crop Genetics

Increasing understanding of plant biology and exploit plant biodiversity to enhance crop performance in a sustainable way

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Molecular Microbiology

Studying the biology of free-living and plant-associated soil bacteria, with particular emphasis on Pseudomonas, Azotobacter and Streptomyces

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