Responsibilities within Bangor University

Member of Henfaes Research Centre Committee

Module organiser for Honours Projects (DXX/C 3701) and Plant Diversity and Conservation (DXX 2021)

Supervise Research Postrgraduates

Former (2016-2022) Director of Impact and Engagement, College of Environmental Science and Enginering

Tel: 01248 388655 (from U.K.)  +44 1248 388655 (International)

Web: Research Gate Twitter @kasSteele

Webinar: KASP markers for rice breeders

YouTube: Rice growing at Henfaes

• Profesiynol: Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education
  2006
• PhD: Molecular Plant Pathology
  University of Nottingham, 1998
• MSc: Applied Genetics
  School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Birmingham, 1994
• BSc: Biology
  University of Nottingham, 1993

Current Postgraduate Research Supervised by Katherine Steele

• KESS 2 (With Sarvari Research Trust) - Tim Beard - Tomato early blight - identification of genetic sources of resistance to Alternaria solani
• Commonwealth Scholar (2022-2023) Kamran Yaqoob - Identification of Genetic Variations of Wx Alleles for Diversified Starch Composition and Glycemic Index of Pakistani Rice Cultivars
• I also supervise projects for taught masters students

Recent PhD research projects supervised 

• AHDB - Beverly Agesa - Screening and performance of phosphorus efficient cereal cultivars for future food security 
• KESS (With Maelor Forest Nursery) - Anastasia Atucha Zamkova – Identifying molecular markers for frost tolerance in Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)

• Breeding strategies to improve blight resistance in Sarpo potatoes

WILLING TO SUPERVISE PROJECTS IN THE FOLLOWING GENERAL AREAS:

Crop genetics – with emphasis on rice, barley, tomato, potato and the genetic and environmental effects on their abiotic and biotic stress resistance. Quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping, functional foods; sustainable food, fuel and fibre production and plant pathology. Projects involving molecular markers, genomics, field or glasshouse experiments and participatory methods/citizen science will be considered. Enquiries welcome.

Teaching

Module organiser for: DXX3701 (Honours Project) and DXX2021 (Plant Diversity and Conservation)

Contribute to a range of other modules including DXX1001, DXX2000, BNS2002, BSM4013

My lab is focused on tackling global food security issues. We use genomics tools and in work in partnership with growers, breeders and industry to develop novel crop varieties for sustainable agriculture. Current projects use genetic diversity in wild relatives and landraces and analysis of quantitative traits to inform marker-assisted selection for trait improvement in economically important species.

KASP genomic selection: improving farmers' livelihoods through better rice varieties (2015-2021)

Bangor University colleagues on this project are Prof. John Witcombe (Nepal Breeding Consultant) and Dr Mark Quinton-Tulloch (Bioinformatics Research, 2015-2020). 

2023

• CyhoeddwydKASP mapping of QTLs for yield components using a RIL population in Basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.)
  Ashfaq, H., Rani, R., Perveen, N., Babar, A. D., Maqsood, U., Steele, K. & Arif, M., Gorff 2023, Yn: Euphytica. 219, 7, 79.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2022

• CyhoeddwydBasmati rice: the new authenticity rules aiming to remove sub-standard varieties from the market
  Steele, K., 29 Rhag 2022, The Conversation.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyhoeddiad arbenigol › Erthygl

2021

• CyhoeddwydDeveloping KASP Markers for Identification of Basmati Rice Varieties
  Steele, K., Quinton-Tulloch, M., Burns, M. & Nader, W., Ebrill 2021, Yn: Food Analytical Methods. 14, 4, t. 663-673 11 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydKASP™ based markers reveal a population sub-structure in temperate rice (Oryza sativa L.) germplasm and local landraces grown in the Kashmir valley, north-western Himalayas
  Shikari, A. B., Najeeb, S., Khan, G., Mohidin, F. A., Shah, A. H., Nehvi, F. A., Wani, S. A., Bhat, N. A., Waza, S. A., Subba Roa, L. V., Steele, K. & Witcombe, J., Maw 2021, Yn: Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 68, 3, t. 821–834
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydMethods for Measuring Frost Tolerance of Conifers: A Systematic Map
  Atucha Zamkova, A-A., Steele, K. & Smith, A., 16 Awst 2021, Yn: Forests.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydModelling the impact of climate change on the occurrence of frost damage in Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) in Great Britain
  Atucha Zamkova, A-A., Steele, K. & Smith, A., Rhag 2021, Yn: Forestry. 94, 5, t. 664-676 13 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydSNPs, InDels, and Microsatellites within and near to Rice NBS-LRR Resistance Gene Candidates
  Steele, K. & Quinton-Tulloch, M., 13 Tach 2021, Yn: Agronomy. 11, 11, 20 t., 2297.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2020

• CyhoeddwydIn silico analysis of the fragrance gene (badh2) in Asian rice (Oryza sativa L.) germplasm and validation of allele specific markers
  Withana, W. V. E., Kularathna, R. M. R. E., Kottearachchi, N. S., Kekulandra, D. S., Weerasena, J. & Steele, K., Ebrill 2020, Yn: Plant Genetic Resources. 18, 2, t. 71-80
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2019

• CyhoeddwydA high-density genetic map and molecular sex-typing assay for gerbils
  Brekke, T., Mulley, J., Steele, K., Denver, M., Thom, A. & Supriya, S., Ebrill 2019, Yn: Mammalian Genome. 30, 3-4, t. 63-70 8 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydIdentification of Kompetitive Alelle Specific PCR (KASP) Assays to Authenticate Basmati - FA0172
  Steele, K., 2019, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. 27 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adroddiad Comisiwn
• CyhoeddwydQTL mapping in salad tomatoes
  Brekke, T. D., Stroud, J. A., Shaw, D. S., Crawford, S. & Steele, K. A., Gorff 2019, Yn: Euphytica. 215, 7, 115.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydThe authenticity of Basmati rice-a case study
  Woolfe, M. & Steele, K., 11 Medi 2019, DNA Techniques to Verify Food Authenticity: Applications in Food Fraud (Food Chemistry, Function and Analysis) . Burns, M., Foster, L. & Walker, M. (gol.). Royal Society of Chemistry
  Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod

2018

• CyhoeddwydAccelerating public sector rice breeding with high-density KASP markers derived from whole genome sequencing of indica rice
  Steele, K., Quinton-Tulloch, M., Amgai, R. B., Dhakal, R., Khatiwada, S. P., Vyas, D., Heine, M. & Witcombe, J., Ebrill 2018, Yn: Molecular Breeding. 38, 38.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydInbred or Outbred? Genetic Diversity in Laboratory Rodent Colonies
  Brekke, T., Steele, K. & Mulley, J., 1 Chwef 2018, Yn: G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics. 8, 2, t. 679-686
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2015

• CyhoeddwydSSR assessment of Phytophthora infestans populations on tomato and potato in British gardens demonstrates high diversity but no evidence for host specialisation
  Stroud, J. A., Shaw, D. S., Hale, M. D. & Steele, K. A., 4 Meh 2015, Yn: Plant Pathology. 65, 2, t. 334-341
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2013

• CyhoeddwydBreeding low-glycemic index barley for functional food
  Steele, K., Dickin, E., Keerio, M. D., Samad, S., Kambona, C., Brook, R., Thomas, W. & Frost, G., 31 Rhag 2013, Yn: Field Crops Research. 154, December, t. 31-39 9 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydQTLs associated with root traits increase yield in upland rice when transferred through marker-assisted selection
  Steele, K. A., Price, A. H., Witcombe, J. R., Shrestha, R., Singh, B. N., Gibbons, J. M. & Virk, D. S., 1 Ion 2013, Yn: Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 126, 1, t. 101-108
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydReliability of ion accumulation and growth components for selecting salt tolerant lines in large populations of rice
  Ul Haq, T., Akhtar, J., Steele, K. A., Munns, R. & Gorham, J., 3 Rhag 2013, Yn: Functional Plant Biology. 41, 4, t. 379-390
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2012

• CyhoeddwydAgronomic diversity of naked barley (Hordeum vulgare L.): a potential resource for breeding new food barley for Europe
  Dickin, E., Steele, K., Edwards-Jones, G. & Wright, D., 1 Maw 2012, Yn: Euphytica. 184, 1, t. 85-99
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydMorphological and AFLP diversity in Thaumatococcus daniellii, the source of the protein sweetener thaumatin
  Waliszewski, W. S., Sinclair, F. L. & Steele, K. A., Ion 2012, Yn: Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 59, 1, t. 151-161
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2011

• CyhoeddwydDynamic quantitative trait loci for salt stress components on chromosome 1 of rice.
  Ul Haq, T., Gorham, J., Akhtar, J., Akhtar, N. & Steele, K. A., 1 Ion 2011, Yn: Functional Plant Biology. 37, 7, t. 634-645
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydEffect of genotype, environment and agronomic management on β-glucan concentration of naked barley grain intended for health food use.
  Dickin, E., Steele, K., Frost, G., Edwards-Jones, G. & Wright, D., 21 Maw 2011, Yn: Journal of Cereal Science.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2009

• CyhoeddwydHas the introduction of modern rice varieties changed rice genetic diversity in a high-altitude region of Nepal?
  Steele, K. A., Gyawali, S., Joshi, K. D., Shrestha, P., Sthapit, B. R. & Witcombe, J. R., 10 Gorff 2009, Yn: Field Crops Research. 113, 1, t. 24-30
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2008

• CyhoeddwydBasmati Rice Authentication using DNA markers.
  Steele, K. A., 20 Chwef 2008.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
• CyhoeddwydBreeding for abiotic stresses for sustainable agriculture
  Witcombe, J. R., Hollington, P. A., Howarth, C. J., Reader, S. & Steele, K. A., 27 Chwef 2008, Yn: Philosophical Transactions of The Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 363, 1492, t. 703-716
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydEvidence from near-isogenic lines that root penetration increases with root diameter and bending stiffness in rice.
  Clark, L. J., Price, A. H., Steele, K. A. & Whalley, W. R., 28 Tach 2008, Yn: Functional Plant Biology. 35, 11, t. 1163-1171
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydInDel markers distinguish Basmatis from other fragrant rice varieties.
  Steele, K. A., Ogden, R., McEwing, R., Briggs, H. & Gorham, J., 2 Ion 2008, Yn: Field Crops Research. 105, 1-2, t. 81-87
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydParticipatory breeding for drought and salt tolerant crops
  Hollington, P. A., Steele, K. A., Jenks, M. A. (gol.), Hasegawa, P. M. (gol.) & Mohan Jain, S. (gol.), 1 Ion 2008, Advances in Molecular Breeding Towards Salinity and Drought Tolerant Crops. 2007 gol. Springer, Dordrecht, Netherlands, t. 455-478
  Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod

2007

• CyhoeddwydField evaluation of upland rice lines selected for QTLs controlling root traits.
  Steele, K. A., Virk, D. S., Kumar, R., Prasad, S. C. & Witcombe, J. R., 5 Maw 2007, Yn: Field Crops Research. 101, 2, t. 180-186
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydMass and line selection can produce equally uniform rice varieties
  Virk, D. S., Steele, K. A. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Chwef 2007, Yn: Field Crops Research. 100, 2-3, t. 341-347
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydReport on the ring trial of the quantitative determination of non-basmati rice varieties in a mixture with Basmati rice varieties.
  Steele, K. A., 1 Ion 2007, 2007 gol. Unknown.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adroddiad Comisiwn

2006

• CyhoeddwydDNA markers for screening of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) for salt tolerance
  Khan, A. S., Shahzad, A., Amin, A. Y., Steele, K. A., Hollington, P. A., Akhtar, J., Quresih, R. H. & Quarrie, S. A., 1 Rhag 2006.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
• CyhoeddwydMapping morpho-physiological characters on wheat chromosomes using QTL approach under salt stress
  Khan, A. S., Shahzad, A., Amin, A. Y., Steele, K. A., Hollington, P. A., Wyn Jones, R. G., Gorham, J. & Quarrie, S. A., 1 Rhag 2006.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
• CyhoeddwydMarker assisted selection for participatory plant breeding in rice
  Steele, K. A., Virk, D. S. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Ion 2006, 2006 gol. Centre for Arid Zone Studies.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adroddiad Comisiwn
• CyhoeddwydMarker-assisted selection to introgress QTLs controlling root traits into an Indian upland rice variety
  Steele, K. A., Price, A. H., Shashidhar, H. E. & Witcombe, J. R., 14 Medi 2006, Yn: Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 112, 2, t. 208-221
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydRice landrace diversity in Nepal: Variability of agro-morphological traits and SSR markers in landraces from a high-altitude site.
  Bajracharya, J., Steele, K. A., Jarvis, D. I., Sthapit, B. R. & Witcombe, J., 15 Chwef 2006, Yn: Field Crops Research. 95, 2-3, t. 327-335
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2005

• CyhoeddwydMarker-evaluated selection: Evaluating allele frequencies in rice selected under extreme environments to find agronomically important loci
  Steele, K. A. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Ion 2005.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur

2004

• CyhoeddwydMarker-assisted selection of four root QTL and aroma to improve Kalinga III: Evaluation of pyramid lines and advanced bulks from backcrossing
  Steele, K. A., Singh, D. N., Kumar, R., Prasad, S. C., Billore, M., Virk, D. S., Shashidhar, H. E. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Ion 2004.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
• CyhoeddwydMarker-evaluated selection in rice: shifts in allele frequency among bulks selected in contrasting agricultural environments identify genomic regions of importance to rice adaptation and breeding.
  Steele, K. A., Edwards, G., Zhu, J. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Hyd 2004, Yn: Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 109, 6, t. 1247-1260
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2002

• CyhoeddwydAssessing the Feasibility of Using Marker Assisted Selection for Root Characteristics to Aid Participatory Plant Breeding (PPB) in Upland Rice in India.
  Steele, K. A., 1 Ion 2002, 2002 gol. Centre for Arid Zone Studies.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adroddiad Comisiwn
• CyhoeddwydCombining PPB and marker-assisted selection: strategies and experiences with rice
  Steele, K. A., Virk, D. S., Prasad, S. C., Kumar, R., Singh, D. N., Gangwar, J. S. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Ion 2002.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
• CyhoeddwydCombining molecular marker technology and participatory techniques: A case study for drought-tolerant rice in eastern India II: Farmer evaluation of SLS-MAS bulks in participatory plant breeding
  Steele, K. A., Singh, D. N., Kumar, R., Prasad, S. C., Virk, D. S., Gangwar, J. S. & Witcombe, J. R., 12 Maw 2002, t. 20-22.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
• CyhoeddwydCombining molecular marker technology and participatory techniques: A case study for drought-tolerant rice in eastern India II: Molecular breeding strategy
  Steele, K. A., Edwards, G. & Witcombe, J. R., 12 Maw 2002, t. 16-19.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
• CyhoeddwydFeasibility of using marker-assisted selection for root characters.
  Steele, K. A., 1 Ion 2002, 2002 gol. Unknown.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adroddiad Comisiwn
• CyhoeddwydInnovative methods for rice breeding - combining participatory plant breeding (PPB) with molecular marker techniques
  Steele, K. A., Virk, D. S. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Ion 2002, 2002 gol. Centre for Arid Zone Studies.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adroddiad Comisiwn
• CyhoeddwydRoot QTL mapping in upland rice.
  Price, A., Steele, K. A., Mullins, C., Cairns, J. & Audebert, A., 1 Ion 2002, 2002 gol. Unknown.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adroddiad Comisiwn
• CyhoeddwydUpland rice grown in soil-filled chambers and exposed to contrasting water-deficit regimes. I. Root distribution, water use and plant water status.
  Price, A. H., Steele, K. A., Gorham, J., Bridges, J. M., Moore, B. J., Evans, J. L., Richardson, P. & Jones, R. G., 1 Meh 2002, Yn: Field Crops Research. 76, 1, t. 11-24
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydUpland rice grown in soil-filled chambers and exposed to contrasting water-deficit regimes. II. Mapping quantitative trait loci for root morphology and distribution.
  Price, A. H., Steele, K. A., Moore, B. J. & Jones, R. G., 1 Meh 2002, Yn: Field Crops Research. 76, 1, t. 25-43
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2001

• CyhoeddwydSupport for a stepwise mutation model for pathogen evolution in Australian Puccinia striiformis f.sp. Tritici by use of molecular markers.
  Steele, K. A., Humphreys, E., Wellings, C. R. & Dickinson, M. J., 1 Ebrill 2001, Yn: Plant Pathology. 50, 2, t. 174-180
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2000

• CyhoeddwydA combined RFLP and AFLP linkage map of upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) used to identify QTLs for root-penetration ability.
  Price, A. H., Steele, K. A., Moore, B. J., Barraclough, P. P. & Clark, L. J., 1 Ion 2000, Yn: Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 100, 1, t. 49-56
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydVariation in RFLP markers associated with root growth in QTLs in Indian upland rice
  Steele, K. A., Moore, B. J., Witcombe, J. R., Virk, D. S. & Price, A. H., 1 Awst 2000, Yn: International Rice Research Notes. 25, 2, t. 16-17
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2020

• Agronomy (Cyfnodolyn)

  Editor

  5 Rhag 2020 →

  Gweithgaredd: Adolygu cyhoeddiadau cymheiriaid (Aelod o fwrdd golygyddol)
• Use of rice KASP markers in India, Pakistan, Nepal and UK

  Presentation of research done in Innovate UK funded research and Defra funded consultancy at Bangor University with national and international partners

  11 Tach 2020

  Cysylltau:

  • https://twitter.com/cpd_services/status/1458471565973200902
  • https://twitter.com/cpd_services/status/1460585963881644032
  Gweithgaredd: Sgwrs wadd (Siaradwr)
• Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems (Cyfnodolyn)

  Guest Associate Editor in Crop Biology and Sustainability

  15 Medi 2020 – 10 Rhag 2022

  Gweithgaredd: Adolygu cyhoeddiadau cymheiriaid (Aelod o fwrdd golygyddol)

2016

• International Association for Cereal Science and Technology: Rice Working Group (Sefydliad allanol)

  Member of International Association for Cereal Science and Technology: Rice Working Group

  1 Awst 2016 – 31 Gorff 2026

  Gweithgaredd: Aelodaeth o bwyllgor (Cadeirydd)

• TRIP-Transformative Reduced input Potatoes (Natural Sciences)

  01/03/2023 – 31/03/2026 (Wrthi'n gweithredu)

• KESS II Phd with Savari Research Trust BUK2169

  01/10/2019 – 30/09/2023 (Wrthi'n gweithredu)

  Disgrifiad

  Tomato early blight - identification of genetic sources of resistance to Alternaria species

  Disgrifiad Lleygwr

  Early blight (EB) is a devastating disease of tomato that is caused by fungal species of Altenaria. The incorporation of resistance to EB is now a major focus of tomato research at our partner company Burpee Europe because the disease has become problematic in Europe. This project uses an experimental approach to identify effective sources of resistance to EB.

• Identification of biological assays to authenticate Basmati rice varieties

  01/01/2019 – 30/09/2019 (Wedi gorffen)

• KASP genomic selection: improving farmers' livelihoods through better rice varieties

  01/08/2017 – 01/08/2022 (Wedi gorffen)

  Disgrifiad

  This project directly addresses the challenge of improved food security and livelihoods for international development. For about half a billion people in Asia, most of them poor, rice provides over 50% of the caloric supply so the size and stability of the rice harvest is crucial. The simplest way to increase yields is by the breeding of new rice varieties with greater resistance to diseases and pests and improved tolerance to stresses. To help in this breeding all Asian national rice breeding programmes use DNA markers. This project will develop LGC genomics' proprietary molecular technologies (called KASP) by providing thousands of new KASP markers. By the end of the project, KASP will become the marker of choice for rice breeders through greater choice of markers (available for any cross), reduced costs (allowing a three-fold increase in the size of the breeding programme) and increased speed and reliability. This will provide a revolution in rice breeding by making it possible to do genome-wide, selection instead of selecting for markers at a few target traits. A single improved rice variety can increase harvest value by millions of pounds a year so improved rice breeding methods in all Asian countries will have great impact on improved food security and improved farmers' livelihoods.

  Cysylltau:

  • Overview on Gateway to Research
  • https://blog.lgcgroup.com/tag/bangor-university/
  • Project website hosted by Project Manager

• KESS II PhD project with Maelor Forest Nurseries BUK2101

  01/02/2017 – 31/08/2023 (Wedi gorffen)

  Disgrifiad

  The objective is to develop selectable markers for frost tolerance in Sitka Spruce that will allow our industrial partner to breed resistant trees.

  Cysylltau:

  • PhD Student profile

• KESS II PhD project with Savari Research BUK267

  01/04/2016 – 01/08/2022 (Wedi gorffen)

  Disgrifiad

  Breeding strategies to improve blight resistance in Sarpo potatoes

• KASP technology to improve new rice varities and farmer livelihoods.

  01/05/2015 – 10/10/2020 (Wedi gorffen)

  Cysylltau:

  • Slides presented at Monogram 2017
  • https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=131781

• Towards national listing of novel functional food barley variety

  05/08/2014 – 31/05/2015 (Wedi gorffen)

  Cysylltau:

  • http://barley.bangor.ac.uk/index.php.en

• Resolving biological bottlenecks in macroalgal biofuel production (SuBBSea)

  31/07/2014 – 19/12/2017 (Wedi gorffen)

  Cysylltau:

  • https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FK020552%2F1

• Training

  01/10/2009 – 30/09/2016 (Wedi gorffen)

  Disgrifiad

  Developing capacity for participatory and marker assisted plant breeding to mitigate low crop productivity and poor food security (CAPACITATE East Africa)

  A three year project funded by the European Union African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Science and Technology Transfer Programme

  Project Goal: Improvement in the capacity of crop research in East Africa to produce farmer-acceptable crop varieties and enhanced food security.

  Although the funding for this project has now ended the network is still continuing.

  Cysylltau:

  • CAPACITATE East Africa webpage
  • http://capacitate-ea.bangor.ac.uk/

Previously, I worked in Bangor Universiy's former Centre for Arid Zone Studies (CAZS) as a Research Officer and was PI on three rice research projects funded by the DFID Plant Sciences Research Programme (1998-2006).

I am a member of the UK Rice Research Consortium (UKRRC)