Thomas Irving

Dr. Thomas Irving is a Researcher at the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Cereal Symbiosis research group at the Crop Science Centre. His work focuses on molecular mechanisms in plant symbiosis, including chromatin dynamics, hormone signaling, and genetic regulation in nodulation and mycorrhizal interactions.

• Email: ti236@cam.ac.uk
• Research Affiliation: Cereal Symbiosis Group, Crop Science Centre

His research explores how plants interact with symbiotic microbes, particularly in nitrogen fixation and mycorrhizal associations. Key methodologies include genomic analysis, spatiotemporal hormone imaging, and genetic engineering to enhance crop sustainability. The articles he co-authored highlight advancements in understanding symbiotic pathways across legumes and non-legumes, such as Populus and Medicago truncatula, with implications for sustainable agriculture and soil health.