Dr
Hossein AlizadehProfile page
Senior Research Officer
Department of Agricultural Sciences
BIO
I am a biotechnologist with a background in plant pathology and a strong interest in studying microbes, plants and their bioactive compounds. The focus of my research is to increase knowledge of how associations between microbes and plants operate “in planta” with the overall aim of applying this knowledge to the development of commercial products that will contribute to sustainable land-based production. I have specific expertise in Plant Pathology & Physiology and Soil Microbiology. My current research has two main themes; the first is to increase plant nitrogen uptake by reducing urea fertiliser waste using novel ways, which was initially funded by the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and continues to be supported by an industry partner. The second theme is to investigate methods to increase plant tolerance to drought stress. As the agricultural industry and its producers face increasing challenges from climate change, consumer resistance to agrichemicals, and pressure to reduce pollution of waterways, I consider that microbial amendments will present an increasingly important tool as part of future management.
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DEGREES
- PhDUniversity of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
- 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
- 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 15 Life on Land
- 17 Partnerships for the Goals