Maggie-Anne Harvey

Maggie-Anne Harvey is a Researcher at the Laboratory of Genetics, Wageningen University & Research. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in geology and plant sciences from Monash University, Australia, and a PhD in Selenium hyperaccumulator plants from the University of Queensland (completed late 2022). Her postdoctoral research focuses on plant adaptations to extreme environments, particularly selenium hyperaccumulators like Neptunia amplexicaulis, using multidisciplinary approaches.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (Honours), Monash University
• PhD in Selenium Hyperaccumulator Plants, University of Queensland

Research Interests: Plant biochemistry, ecophysiology, plant anatomy, and hyperaccumulation mechanisms. She explores how plants adapt to extreme environments, focusing on selenium uptake, storage, and ecological impacts.

Publications: Her work includes studies on selenium distribution in Neptunia amplexicaulis, published in Metallomics. Her research bridges plant biology and environmental science, emphasizing translational applications for ecological and biochemical insights.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Laboratory of Genetics at WUR, collaborating on projects like “Living on the edge: unravelling the secrets of selenium hyperaccumulator plants.”