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Mariecia Fraser is a Professor in Upland Agroecosystems at the Institute of Biological, Environmental & Rural Sciences (IBERS), Aberystwyth University. Her research focuses on sustainable land use, climate change mitigation through peatland restoration and biochar application, and optimizing livestock systems in upland environments.
Key projects include investigating greenhouses gas removal via peatland rewetting (BBSRC funded, 2021-2025) and evaluating perennial ryegrass germplasm resilience (BBSRC, 2023-2027). She has secured over £ multimillion in grants from UK Research Councils, Innovate UK, and international bodies.
- Recent grants: Biochar in upland systems (BBSRC), CUPHAT coastal uplands project (Welsh EU Funding), and daffodil-derived galanthamine production (Innovate UK)
Her work integrates agricultural practices with ecological conservation, addressing challenges in sustainable food production and biodiversity preservation in upland regions.
