معرفی
Dr. Joana Amaral is a Senior Research Associate in Plant Physiology at the Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC), Lancaster University, UK. She works in Prof. Elizabete Carmo-Silva’s lab, focusing on photosynthesis research and enhancing crop yields through Rubisco regulation. Her expertise includes plant responses to environmental stresses, particularly in forest trees and woody species using integrated approaches from physiology to omics.
- Affiliation: Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University
- Roles: Senior Research Associate, Plant Physiologist
Research Interests
Her work centers on understanding plant adaptation to biotic/abiotic stresses and improving photosynthetic efficiency. Key areas include:
- Photosynthetic regulation mechanisms
- Rubisco activase dynamics
- Stress resilience in crops and woody plants
- Omics-driven solutions for agricultural sustainability
Activities & Contributions
Joana has contributed to:
- Projects: CAPITALISE (enhancing crop photosynthesis)
- Peer Review: Photosynthesis Research, New Phytologist, and others
- Events: Invited talks at SEB Centenary Conference 2023, Gordon Research Seminar & Conference on Plant Metabolic Engineering
Outreach
She co-organized Light Up Lancaster (2022), a public event explaining photosynthesis’ role in sustainability.
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