JS Heslop-Harrison
Also known as: Pat Heslop-Harrison
University of Leicester, South China Botanical Garden, University of Cambridge, Aberystwyth University, John Innes Centre, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Research areas: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Genetics · Chromosomal and Genetic Variations · Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics · Plant Reproductive Biology
0000-0002-3105-2167
About
Pat Heslop-Harrison: exploitation of the biology of the cell nucleus: function and interactions of its components, its diversity, evolution, expression, recombination and segregation of DNA. Genomics, genetics, plant breeding, biodiversity and domestication for food security particularly in developing countries (GCRF, ODA) with biotic and abiotic stress responses. Particular interest in repetitive DNA sequence organization and evolution, polyploids and wild relatives of agricultural species. Key methods include cell biology, molecular cytogenetics, comparative genomics, DNA sequence analysis/bioinformatics, quantitative genetics, hybridization and modelling approaches. Major and orphan crops, farm animals and model species (Brassica, wheat, oats, banana, sheep, goats, cattle). Social and economic impacts, research evaluation, pedagogy and technological solutions for sustainable agriculture.
Employment
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South China Botanical Garden Principal Investigator2018 - 2023
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University of Leicester Professor2000 - Present
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John Innes Centre/BBSRC Senior Principal Scientific Officer/UG 61990 - 2001
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Plant Breeding Institute/ARC/BBSRC Principal investigator1985 - 2001
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Peterhouse/University of Cambridge William Stone Research Fellow1983 - 1985
Education
- 1980 - 1983
- 1977 - 1980
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University of Massachusetts Amherst Special Student1976 - 1977
Projects & Funding
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Biodiversity and relationships of Urochloa grasses for application in sustainable tropical forage systems Natural Environment Research Council2021 - 2025
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Enhancing enset agriculture with mobile agri-data, knowledge interchange and climate adapted genotypes to support the Enset Center of Excellence Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council2019 - 2020
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High Speed super-resolution confocal laser scanning microscope for sub-diffraction analysis at the multi-user Leicester Advanced Imaging Facility Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council2019 - 2020
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RCUK-CIAT Newton Fund: Exploiting biodiversity in Brachiaria/Panicum tropical forage grasses using genetics to improve livelihoods and sustainability Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council2018 - 2019
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Genomics-led improvement of biotic and abiotic stress tolerance in mustard rape for economic and environmental sustainability Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council2018 - 2022
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Modelling and genomics resources to enhance exploitation of the sustainable and diverse Ethiopian starch crop Enset and support livelihoods Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council2017 - 2019
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ANALYSIS OF BIOCHEMICAL NETWORK MODELS USING ROBUST CONTROL THEORY Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council2007 - 2010
Publications (362)
- Chloroplast Genome Evolution, Heteroplasmy, and Inverted Repeat Dynamics in the Elymus Complex (Triticeae, Poaceae): Insights from Single-Molecule Sequencing of Elymus ciliaris and Comparative Analysis of St-Genome Lineages Save
- Satellite DNAs in Drosophila koepferae (repleta group) reveal patterns of origin, chromosomal organization, transcription, and turnover in the buzzatii cluster Save
- Chloroplast Genome Evolution, Heteroplasmy, and Inverted Repeat Dynamics in the Elymus Complex (Triticeae, Poaceae): Insights from Single-Molecule Sequencing of Elymus ciliaris and Comparative Analysis of St-Genome Lineages Save
- One-fits-all fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) with single and high-copy DNA probes for Arecoideae species Save
- Unraveling the evolutionary complexity of Lycoris: Insights into chromosomal variation, genome size, and phylogenetic relationships Save
- Chloroplast Genome Diversity and Marker Potentials of Diverse Ensete ventricosum Accessions Save
- Genome-Wide Identification of the Lectin Receptor-like Kinase Gene Family in Avena sativa and Its Role in Salt Stress Tolerance Save
- Phylogenomic analysis reveals five independently evolved African forage grass clades in the genus Urochloa Save
- Chromosome-level genome assembly of the diploid oat species Avena longiglumis Save
- Genome-wide analysis of flavonoid biosynthetic genes in Musaceae (Ensete,Musella, andMusaspecies) reveals amplification of flavonoid 3’,5’-hydroxylase Save
- Loss and Damage from Climate Change: Knowledge Gaps and Interdisciplinary Approaches Save
- Phylogenomic analysis reveals the evolutionary origins of five independent clades of forage grasses within the African genusUrochloa Save
- Complex polyploid and hybrid species in an apomictic and sexual tropical forage grass group: genomic composition and evolution in Urochloa (Brachiaria) species Save
- Genome assembly of Musa beccarii shows extensive chromosomal rearrangements and genome expansion during evolution of Musaceae genomes Save
- Oat chromosome and genome evolution defined by widespread terminal intergenomic translocations in polyploids Save
- Genome Assembly and Analysis of the Flavonoid and Phenylpropanoid Biosynthetic Pathways in Fingerroot Ginger (Boesenbergia rotunda) Save
- The repetitive DNA sequence landscape and DNA methylation in chromosomes of an apomictic tropical forage grass, Cenchrus ciliaris Save
- Genome assembly and analysis of the flavonoid and phenylpropanoid biosynthetic pathways in Fingerroot ginger (Boesenbergia rotunda) Save
- A chromosome-level reference genome of Ensete glaucum gives insight into diversity and chromosomal and repetitive sequence evolution in the Musaceae Save
- The Nature and Chromosomal Landscape of Endogenous Retroviruses (ERVs) Integrated in the Sheep Nuclear Genome Save