19 Jan 2024
In the latest of NIAB's meet the scientist series, Dr Julia Lambret Frotte discusses her current research - developing a transformation protocol for potato.
Julia is a Plant Molecular Biologist working in NIAB's Crop Transformation department - a team that uses precision breeding techniques to help produce crops that are more resistant to drought, pests and diseases.
In this short video, part of NIAB's Meet the scientist series, Julia explains what her role is, shows the some of the techniques she uses to transform crops and tells us what excites her about her job.
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