Mikhaela Neequaye

Biography

Her work focuses on the genetic control of sulphur metabolism in broccoli, in particular the production of secondary plant metabolites known as glucosinolates. This is a PhD project co-supervised by Professor Richard Mithen at the Quadram Institute and Professor Lars Østergaard at the John Innes Centre. she aim to characterize the role of a major R2R3 MYB transcription factor in regulation of glucosinolate biosynthesis in novel broccoli lines, developed for health-promoting potential. These broccoli lines are used in the series of human intervention trials conducted by members of the Mithen Group. Prior to her PhD she undertook a research project with Professor David Twell at the University of Leicester, where she completed a genetics degree, studying transcription factors responsible for sperm cell production in plants.

Research Interest

Genetic control of sulphur metabolism in broccoli, in particular the production of secondary plant metabolites known as glucosinolates.