Dr Joana Amaral

Senior Research Associate Plant Physiologist

Research Overview

I am a postdoc researcher in at Lancaster Environment Centre (Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é, Lancaster, UK), which focuses on photosynthesis research.

My research interests include understanding plant responses to their surrounding environment and enhancing plant performance under different scenarios.

I have worked in several projects focused on understanding forest trees/woody species response to biotic and abiotic stresses using an integrated approach ¨C from physiology to Omics.

Recently, as part of the , I studied strategies to improve photosynthesis for higher yielding crops based on Rubisco regulation by Rubisco activase.

I am currently working in the , aiming to understand Rubisco synthesis and degradation and its impact on photosynthetic efficiency and Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) in wheat.


30/10/2025 → 29/10/2029
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01/04/2023 → 31/03/2028
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01/01/2022 → 30/11/2024
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29/03/2021 → 28/03/2024
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01/06/2016 → 30/11/2019
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01/03/2014 → 01/06/2015
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10/02/2012 → 01/02/2014
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01/04/2011 → 31/08/2014
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01/01/1900 → ¡­
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Other distinction

  • Plant and Crop Science