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Associate Professor Kar-Chun Tan is affiliated with Curtin University's School of Molecular and Life Sciences within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He leads the 'Septoria nodorum blotch biology' research program at the Centre for Crop Disease Management (CCDM). His work focuses on molecular plant pathology, proteomics, metabolomics, and genetic mapping of wheat to combat fungal pathogens. Key research areas include necrotrophic effector identification, transcription factor regulation of virulence, and wheat defensome mechanisms.
Dr. Tan has received significant recognition, including a 2014 Eureka Prize finalist award for Sustainable Agriculture and a 2005 Western Australian Young Achiever Award semifinalist nomination. His research has led to advancements in understanding fungal pathogen interactions with wheat, including the role of transcription factors like PnPf2 in effector gene expression.
His publications span proteomic analyses of oomycetes, transcriptional regulation in fungal pathogens, and genetic mapping of wheat resistance genes. Collaborative projects include studies on Septoria nodorum blotch dynamics, phosphite action mechanisms in oomycetes, and the role of accessory chromosomes in pathogen virulence. Tan's work bridges molecular biology and agricultural applications, aiming to enhance crop resilience against fungal diseases.
