Anthony Pattison

Dr. Anthony Pattison is a Researcher at the University of Queensland's School of the Environment, specializing in plant-microbe interactions within agricultural systems. His primary research focuses on banana (Musa spp.) microbiomes across multiple plant compartments.

His research interests center on microbial community dynamics in crop systems, particularly examining how phosphorus fertilization affects soil microbial enzyme activities and diversity in banana cultivation. He employs advanced molecular techniques including 16S rRNA and ITS sequencing to characterize bacterial and fungal communities.

Analysis of his publications reveals a concentrated research trajectory on banana microbiome characterization since 2021, with increasing methodological sophistication in sampling techniques and community analysis. His work consistently addresses agricultural sustainability through microbiome management.

Dr. Pattison actively collaborates with researchers including Paul G. Dennis, Henry W. G. Birt, and Adam Skarshewski on projects related to microbial ecology in tropical crops. His research contributes to the School of the Environment's Winter Research Program initiatives.