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Yrjö Helariutta is a Professor at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Viikki Plant Science Centre. His work focuses on plant developmental biology, genetics, and physiology, with emphasis on vascular systems and carbon allocation in trees.
- Academic Rank: Professor
- University: University of Helsinki
- Key Research Areas: Genetics, Developmental Biology, Plant Physiology, Forestry
His recent research explores plasmodesmata as unconventional membrane contact sites, secondary cell wall biosynthesis in silver birch, and vascular reprogramming in clubroot disease. He leads multiple projects including TreeBio: Center of Excellence in Tree Biology and Plant Development Underpinning Carbon Allocation.
Notable awards include the EMBO Membership Award (2008) and European Young Investigator Award (EURYI) (2005). He has over 141 publications and extensive involvement in organizing international conferences.
