Dr. Paul Robson

Aberystwyth University

The aim of my research is to understand the molecular and physiological processes that contribute to sustainable yield improvements in perennial biomass crops through the control of seasonal development, efficient resource capture and utilisation and crop resilience. The work will focus on Miscanthus to provide fundamental insight into the genetic and environmental interactions that impact development and resilience over long seasonal durations and perennial growth cycles. The research will also develop molecular tools and methodologies to enable efficient breeding in Miscanthus and develop genetic resources for Miscanthus including a genetic map and extensively characterised populations of diverse genotypes.