Peter Kettlewell

Professor Peter Kettlewell is a Professor of Crop Physiology at Harper Adams University, specializing in crop stress physiology and antitranspirant applications. His research focuses on mitigating drought stress in crops like wheat and rapeseed through innovative agricultural techniques.

He currently supervises three PhD students investigating topics such as pollen starch accumulation in wheat under water stress and antitranspirant effects on potato tubers. His professional memberships include the Higher Education Academy.

Key research areas include optimizing antitranspirant use for yield protection, understanding plant water relations under drought, and developing sustainable crop management strategies. Recent work highlights the efficacy of natural wax extracts and film antitranspirants in improving crop resilience.

Publications from 2023 focus on antitranspirant applications in rapeseed, wheat expansion in northern latitudes, and crop scheduling innovations. His research consistently bridges fundamental physiology with practical agricultural solutions.