Research Area: Adaptations to problem soils
Institution: Cranfield University
Website: https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/people/professor-guy-kirk-788715
Summary of Research Area:
We are interested in rice adaptations to problem soils, especially involving root-soil interactions and processes in the rhizosphere. Current/recent projects are on phosphorus efficiency in upland rice; iron toxicity in lowland rice on highly weathered soils; zinc deficiency and grain zinc content; arsenic contamination. This involves lab, field and modelling studies in collaboration with rice breeders.
