Brett Ferguson

Biography

Discovery and functional characterization of novel genes and signals required for legume nodule development and the regulation of legume nodule numbers. I am currently a member of the Centre for Integrative Legume Research (CILR) in the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences (SAFS) at the University of Queensland (UQ). I investigate the signalling interactions in legume nodulation. My work has contributed to the discovery of many new genes and signals, including novel CLE-peptide hormones having roles in regulating nodule numbers. Additional discoveries, including genes involved in nodule formation, nitrogen signalling or the regulation of nodule numbers, are also having a significant impact in the nodulation field.

Research Interest

Plant and soil sciences