Born: 1960s, Australia (assumed)
Died: NA
Country most active: Australia
Also known as: NA
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Christine Beveridge is internationally recognised for her research into the hormonal control of plant development and shoot architecture, of particular importance to the agricultural and horticultural industries. Her research led to the discovery of the hormone strigolactone that is involved in nutrient uptake, shoot branching and root development. Beveridge is Associate Dean(Research) and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Queensland.
Chronology
2010 –
Award – ARC Future Fellow
2015 –
Award – Fellow, Australian Academy of Science (FAA)
2018
Career position – President, International Plant Growth Substances Association
2018
Award – ARC Georgina Sweet Laureate Fellow