Harry Myrans

Dr. Harry Myrans is a Research Officer at the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions (ICEDS), affiliated with the College of Science. He specializes in Climate Resilient Food Systems, focusing on salinity impacts on Pacific Island crops and crop wild relatives of sorghum. His work bridges plant biology, agronomy, and climate adaptation.

Education & Background:

• PhD and Research Fellow position at Monash University

Research Interests:

His research explores plant resilience mechanisms under environmental stress, including nitrogen management in sorghum, toxic cyanide production in crops like cassava, and leveraging wild sorghum genetics for food security. He investigates saline irrigation solutions and conservation strategies for crop wild relatives in arid regions.

Key Contributions:

Harry's work addresses food security challenges in Asia-Pacific through interdisciplinary approaches. He collaborates on initiatives like the Resilience Initiative for Food and Agriculture (RIFA), advancing climate-smart agriculture practices and sustainable water use.

Grants & Teams:

Part of the Climate Resilient Food Systems team at ICEDS, contributing to projects like saline irrigation modeling and wild sorghum conservation. No specific grants are highlighted in the provided information.