PhD STUDENT
Richard Dixon
Research interest
Using gene-editing techniques to create and study interesting root phenotypes in barley.
PHONE NUMBER
+61 402 988 109
EMAIL ADDRESS
richard.dixon@uq.edu.au
My research project
- Description
- Objectives
Modification of root system architecture in barley through use of naturally occurring and novel genetic variation.
- Generate diversity in root system architecture within elite barley lines
- Optimise root systems for a range of production scenarios
About Richard Dixon
Country of origin and languages
My origin: Australia
Languages I speak: English
Education
BSc [Honours Class I], the University of Queensland, Australia
Scholarships
Research Training Program
Awards
2019 Harriett Marks Bursary
Research advisors
Prof. Ian Godwin
Assoc. Prof. Lee Hickey
Dr Karen Massel
I love the structure and organisation required for research and love researching plants as the changes we can see from one generation to the next can be dramatic.
Richard Dixon
PhD Student
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