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Fiona Burnett is a Professor and Arable Knowledge Lead at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), specializing in plant health and sustainable crop production. She holds a PhD in Biology and Control of Spongospora subteranea Powdery Scab of Potatoes from the University of Aberdeen (1993). Her research focuses on Integrated Pest Management (IPM), fungicide resistance, and reducing pesticide reliance, with strong industry collaborations through initiatives like Scottish Quality Crops Ltd.
Key projects include the Centre of Expertise for Plant Health (2023-2026) and disease management strategies for crops like potatoes and barley. She leads multi-institutional efforts on potato cyst nematode management and fungicide performance evaluation. Burnett is actively involved in policy advisory roles through the Agricultural Reform Implementation Oversight Board and organizations like Dandelion Ltd, focusing on food production resilience and biodiversity audits.
Her recent publications emphasize One Health approaches to fungal resistance, agricultural innovation systems, and biodiversity conservation. She has advised on over 20 projects since 2015, securing grants from the Scottish Government and industry partners. Media engagements highlight her work in public-facing initiatives like Dandelion's food-growing projects reaching 600,000 people nationwide.
