Ian aims to understand the fundamental mechanisms by which plant root systems sense their environment and how they communicate the effects of drought (and other soil stresses) to the shoot. This research aims to improve crop water use efficiency (“crop per drop”) to guarantee food production within a changing climate.

Experience

  • –present
    Professor of Sustainable Agriculture, Lancaster University

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