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Professor Michael R Blatt is a Regius Professor of Botany at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the School of Molecular Biosciences and Institute of Molecular, Cell & Systems Biology (MC&SB). With over four decades of research, he is a global expert in plant electrophysiology, focusing on stomatal guard cells, ion transport, and membrane trafficking. His work bridges molecular mechanisms to ecosystem-level water-carbon dynamics.
Research Interests:
- Biophysics and physiology of plant membranes
- Ion channel structure/function in cellular signaling
- Mechanistic modeling of stomatal dynamics
- Membrane trafficking in stress responses
- Photosynthesis-water use efficiency trade-offs
Recent Trends: His publications emphasize bioengineering stomata via K+ channels, SNARE protein interactions, and computational models (e.g., OnGuard3e) to optimize gas exchange and drought tolerance. Key themes include integrating molecular mechanisms with ecophysiology and leveraging C4 plant traits for C3 crop improvement.
Lab & Collaborations: Leads research in the Plant Physiology and Biophysics Laboratory, collaborating across disciplines from systems biology to mechanical engineering (e.g., wind tunnel studies). His group's work impacts synthetic biology and climate-resilient crop design.
