My background is in molecular biology and specifically in plant molecular biology. Currently, I am interested in the strategies plants employ to resist attack by plants and pathogens, specifically the role of plant cell wall proteins (such as extensin) in this process. 

Email: bss047@bangor.ac.uk

Phone: +44 1248 382323

• PhD: Plant Molecular Biology
  Department of Psychology, University of Durham.,
• BSc: Biological Sciences
  University of East Anglia,

I teach first year modules on molecular biology, second year modules on detailed applications of molecular biology to medicine and agriculture, third modules on how plants resist attack by pests and pathogens and MSc modules on Plant Biotechnology, and Techniques of Molecular Biology.

All these modules have a strong practical component.

My research area is in the production of transgenic plants which express proteins which allow them to  to resist attack by plants and pathogens

’Rydwyf yn fodlon goruchwylio cwrs PhD

2016

• CyhoeddwydOptions for Geoengineering the Climate via Microorganisms: A Peatland Case Study
  Dunn, C., Fenner, N., Shirsat, A. & Freeman, C., Maw 2016, Climate Change and Microbial Ecology: Current Research and Future Trends. Caister Academic Press, t. 185-200
  Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod

2013

• CyhoeddwydIdentification of promoter regions in the Arabidopsis thaliana atExt1 extensin gene controlling late responses to wounding and pathogen attack
  Roberts, K. C., Shirsat, A. H., Roberts, K., Merkouropoulos, G. & Shirsat, A., 1 Meh 2013, Yn: Biologia Plantarum. 57, 2, t. 341-350
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2012

• CyhoeddwydPeatland geoengineering: an alternative approach to terrestrial carbon sequestration
  Freeman, C., Fenner, N. & Shirsat, A. H., 13 Medi 2012, Yn: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. 370, 1974, t. 4404-4421
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2006

• CyhoeddwydExtensin over-expression in Arabidopsis limits pathogen invasiveness.
  Wei, G. & Shirsat, A. H., 1 Tach 2006, Yn: Molecular Plant Pathology. 7, 6, t. 579-592
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydIncreased extensin levels in Arabidopsis affect inflorescence stem thickening and height.
  Roberts, K. & Shirsat, A. H., 1 Chwef 2006, Yn: Journal of Experimental Botany. 57, 3, t. 537-545
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2005

• CyhoeddwydImprovements in and relating to plant pathogen resistance.
  Shirsat, A. H. (Dyfeisiwr), 1 Ion 2005, Rhif y patent UK Patent Application number 0513079.4
  Allbwn ymchwil: Patent

2003

• CyhoeddwydThe Brassica napus extA extensin gene negative regulatory region controls expression in response to mechanical stresses.
  Shirsat, A. H., Thomson, H. E. & Elliott, K. A., 1 Hyd 2003, Yn: Plant, Cell and Environment. 26, 10, t. 1647-1655
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydThe unusual Arabidopsis extensin gene at Ext1 is expressed throughout plant development and is induced by a variety of biotic and abiotic stresses.
  Merkoupoulos, G. & Shirsat, A. H., 1 Gorff 2003, Yn: Planta. 217, 3, t. 356-366
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2001

• CyhoeddwydExtensin synthesis and cell wall strength – is there a connection?
  Shirsat, A. H., Brown, K. A., Tomos A.D., [. V. & Shirsat A.H., [. V., 1 Ion 2001, t. 44.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
• CyhoeddwydTranscription factors regulating the plant response to mechanical stress.
  Thomson, H. E. & Shirsat, A. H., 1 Ion 2001, t. 51.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur

2000

• CyhoeddwydDevelopmental and stress regulated expression of Arabidopsis extensin.
  Shirsat, A. H., Merkouropoulos, G. & Shirsat A.H., [. V., 1 Ion 2000, t. 47.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
• CyhoeddwydExtensins and the mechanics of Arabidopsis cell walls.
  Shirsat, A. H., Brown, K. A., Tomos A.D., [. V. & Shirsat A.H., [. V., 1 Ion 2000, t. 47.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur

I am willing to take on PhD students who are interested in my research areas.

I am interested in the public understanding of science and frequently give invited lectures to local Schools.

I was involved in isolating and investigating the role of cell wall proteins in plant development during my time at Durham University (Prof. Boulter's group) both as a PhD student and as a Senior Demonstrator.