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Dr Sarah Rich

Research Scientist

https://people.csiro.au/r/s/sarah-rich

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Biography

Sarah is a Research Scientist in CSIRO’s Agriculture and Food division, based in Western Australia.

Sarah has expertise in plant and crop physiology, agronomy and farming systems science. Her key research interests include crop germination, emergence, and establishment in the context of genetics x environment x management, and root morphology/physiology and the impact of belowground processes on crop success.

Sarah focuses on multidisciplinary, collaborative research employing lab-to-glasshouse-to-field methodologies. She has experimental experience in running controlled environment, glasshouse and large field trials and is skilled in agricultural modelling.

Academic Qualifications

  • 2011

    PhD
    The University of Western Australia

  • 2012

    Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching
    The University of Western Australia

  • 2007

    BSc Hons (Botany/Zoology)
    The University of Western Australia

Professional Experiences

  • 2021-current

    Research Scientist
    CSIRO

  • 2018-2021

    Post-Doctoral Fellow
    CSIRO - Systems Agronomy

  • 2012-2014

    Post-Doctoral Fellow
    CSIRO - Root Phenotyping Laboratory

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