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Personal profile
Research interests
My interests focus on fungal plant pathogens, particularly their biology and control. I investigate the use of biological control agents and elicitors to control plant pathogens in horticultural and agricultural sectors.
Teaching
I deliver teaching for the following SRUC modules:
- Plant Protection: Integrated Approaches (Horticulture)
- Organic Production Systems
- Plant Biotic interactions
- New Perspectives in Plant Protection
Supervision
2021 - 2022 (BSc hons) 'The effects of Trichoderma spp. on wheat (Triticum aestivum ‘LG Motown’) growth promotion' University of Edinburgh.
2021 - 2022 (BSc hons) 'Investigation into the Effect of the Biological Controls Trichoderma harzianum (T22) and Bacillus subtilis on Phytophthora ramorum on Quercus ilex'. SRUC
2019 - 2020 (MSc project) ‘Investigating the biocontrol activity of Trichoderma spp. endophytes for the control of Armillaria mellea.’ University of Bristol.
Projects
2021 - present: Biological control of common barley diseases.
2017 – 2021: Biological control of Armillaria root rot using endophytic Trichoderma species.
Education/Academic qualification
PGCert , Tertiary and Higher Education, University of the Highlands and Islands
Award Date: 30 Sept 2022
PhD, University of Bristol
Sept 2017 → Mar 2021
Bachelor, University of Aberdeen
Sept 2010 → Jun 2014
External positions
Forest Research
Jul 2014 → Sept 2017
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Projects
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Potential of biocontrol for the sustainable management of plant diseases in Scotland: Opportunities and barriers
1/02/23 → 31/08/23
Project: Research
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RESAS 22-27: Jhi-a1-2 Development And Implementation Of Tools, Strategies, And Stakeholder Engagement To Understand Threats And Improve Disease Management In Practice
Creissen, H., Botero Degiovanni, H., Burnett, F., Gorniak, K., Kennedy, C., Kiltie, D., Bain, R., Bingham, I., Yoxall, T., Laing, A., Burnett, F., Havis, N., Rees, H. & Kaczmarek, M.
Scottish Government: Rural & Environment Science & Analytical Services
1/04/22 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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The Practical Role of Induced Resistance for Crop Protection
Reglinski, T., Havis, N., Rees, H. & de Jong, H., 12 Jan 2023, (First published) In: Phytopathology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Endophytic Trichoderma spp. can protect strawberry and privet plants from infection by the fungus Armillaria mellea
Rees, H. J., Drakulic, J., Cromey, M. G., Bailey, A. M. & Foster, G. D., 1 Aug 2022, (First published) In: PLoS ONE. 17, 8, e0271622.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Review and guidance for integrated management of economically significant weeds, pests and diseases in a range of horticultural and other edible field crops.
Young, C., Cook, S., Wedgwood, E., Bennison, J., Bartel, E., Blake, J., Huckle, A., Allen, J., Godfrey, K., Eyre, C., Butters, L., Rees, H. J., Bowsher-Gibbs, M. & Creissen, H. E., Mar 2022, Agricultural And Horticultural Development Board (AHDB). 63 p.Research output: Book/Report/Policy Brief/Technical Brief › Commissioned report
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Identification of native endophytic Trichoderma spp. for investigation of in vitro antagonism towards Armillaria mellea using synthetic‐ and plant‐based substrates
Rees, H. J., Bashir, N., Drakulic, J., Cromey, M. G., Bailey, A. M. & Foster, G. D., Jul 2021, In: Journal of Applied Microbiology. 131, 1, p. 392-403 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The destructive tree pathogen phytophthora ramorum originates from the laurosilva forests of east asia
Jung, T., Jung, M. H., Webber, J. F., Kageyama, K., Hieno, A., Masuya, H., Uematsu, S., Pérez-Sierra, A., Harris, A. R., Forster, J., Rees, H., Scanu, B., Patra, S., Kudláček, T., Janoušek, J., Corcobado, T., Milenković, I., Nagy, Z., Csorba, I., Bakonyi, J., & 1 others, 18 Mar 2021, In: Journal of Fungi. 7, 3, 226.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile24 Citations (Scopus)29 Downloads (Pure)