Research is centered around determining the genetic basis of stress tolerance in oilseed crops.
Approaches range from studies of molecular changes to cellular mechanisms, through to whole plant physiology. Techniques in molecular biology, microscopy, and biochemistry are utilized to study the developmental physiology of stress, in both whole plants and tissue culture while implementation of the findings utilizes current techniques in biotechnology. Practical implications include more rapid screening techniques and crop improvement. Selected Publications Green, B.R., S. Singh, I. Babic, C. Bladen and A.M. Flanagan-Johnson . 1998. Relationship between chlorophyll, seed moisture and ABA levels in the maturing Brassica seed and effect of a mild freezing stress.