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Professor Keith Lindsey is a Professor in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University. He holds a Visiting Professorship at Huazhong Agricultural University, China. His research focuses on plant developmental biology, molecular genetics, and hormonal signaling networks, with a particular emphasis on Arabidopsis and cotton. Lindsey has contributed to understanding root development, embryogenesis, and functional genomics through forward and reverse genetics approaches.
Educational Background:
- BSc in Botany, St. Catherine's College, Oxford
- PhD in Plant Molecular Genetics, University of Edinburgh
- Postdoctoral work at Edinburgh University and Rothamsted Research
Research Interests: Lindsey's work integrates experimental and computational methods to study gene-hormone interactions, particularly in root meristem function and cotton genetics. His lab uses tools like laser-capture microdissection and predictive mathematical models to explore signaling pathways. Collaborations include projects on cotton resistance, root biology, and CRISPR-based genome editing.
Publications: His recent work spans hormonal crosstalk in root development, cotton stress responses, and mathematical modeling of plant signaling. Key themes include ethylene-auxin interactions and genetic regulation of fiber elongation.
Awards & Roles: Lindsey serves as Editor of New Phytologist and chaired BBSRC committees. He previously advised UK government on GM crops and led the Society for Experimental Biology.
Supervision & Grants: Current PhD students include Alice Fidell, Ben Shone, and others. Research is supported by grants focused on crop improvement and plant-pathogen interactions. Collaborations span academia and industry.
Labs & Teams: His lab collaborates with Junli Liu (Durham), Michael Goldstein (Mathematical Sciences), and international partners like Prof. Xianlong Zhang (Huazhong Agricultural University).