How can plants help us address challenges in sustainable agriculture, environmental remediation and resource recovery?
Join internationally recognised plant scientist Professor David E. Salt for an exploration of plant ionomics and its growing importance within engineering biology.
Professor David E Salt co-created and pioneered the field of plant ionomics, using high-throughput mass spectrometry and genome-wide mapping to profile the complete elemental composition of plants. His research uncovers the molecular mechanisms governing mineral nutrient transport, heavy metal tolerance, and hyperaccumulation – driving advancements in crop biofortification, sustainable agriculture, and phytoremediation.
Speaking to the ELEMENTAL network, David will explore the future directions of ionomics and its role in emerging bioprocesses for environmental processing and metal recovery.