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Department of Plant Sciences

 
Read more at: Dr Bhavani Natarajan

Dr Bhavani Natarajan

Research Group

Evolution and Development

 

Research interests

My work revolves around the study of the iridescence of Hibiscus trionum petals, focusing on molecular genetics and cell mechanics. Additionally, I am involved in co-supervising and mentoring PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, providing training in laboratory equipment usage and experimental troubleshooting. I also assist in managing research projects.

Previous positions


Read more at: Dr Humberto Herrera-Ubaldo

Dr Humberto Herrera-Ubaldo

Research Group

Evolution and Development

 

Research Overview

Humberto is a Research Associate in Professor Beverley Glover's Evolution and Development group. He is interested in understanding the formation of iridescent colours produced by the periodic ordering of nanoscale structures in the petals.


Read more at: Dr Udhaya Ponraj

Dr Udhaya Ponraj

Reseach Associate


Read more at: Dr Xiao Wang

Dr Xiao Wang

Research group

 

Research interests

I am currently working on transformation of Gorteria Diffusa to understand the genetic basis of intraspecific and interspecific petal spot variation.

Qualifications

PhD, University of Birmingham



Read more at: Thea Kongsted

Thea Kongsted

Research group

 

Research overview

Thea's interests are in understanding how land plant development has evolved. Currently, she is investigating the origins of the MYB-bHLH-WDR (MBW) transcriptional complex and its roles in epidermal patterning and pigmentation in seed plants.
 

Biography


Read more at: Benjamin Fisk

Benjamin Fisk

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Research overview



Read more at: Dr Qi Wang

Dr Qi Wang

Research group

 
 

Research overview

Qi's research interest is the development and evolution of biological systems. She is interested in using computational tools to conduct and facilitate such studies. Currently, Qi provides bioinformatics support to PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in the lab of Professor Beverley Glover. She also provides support for users of the computing clusters in the department.
 

Read more at: Jake Moscrop

Jake Moscrop

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Research overview