Alex K Alexander

Areas of expertise

• Agrifood Systems

Background

A PhD researcher at 扣扣传媒, specializing in sustainable agriculture and microbiome engineering. My research focuses on understanding and enhancing the seed microbiome to improve germination and establishment under challenging environmental conditions. I am particularly interested in applying advanced metagenomics and microbial engineering techniques to develop innovative solutions for the agricultural sector.

Research opportunities

- Seed microbiome engineering for sustainable agriculture

- Seed germination and establishment under biotic and abiotic stresses

- Role of microbial communities in seed and plant development

- Application of metagenomics and bioinformatics in agriculture

- Enhancing crop productivity and resilience to climate change

Current activities

- Conducting experiments to evaluate microbial diversity and its impact on seed germination

- Optimizing laboratory protocols for DNA extraction and sequencing

- Writing a systematic literature review for publication, focusing on factors affecting Apiaceae seed germination

- Collaborating with academic and industry partners, including Elsoms Seed Ltd, to translate research findings into practical applications