Gail Taylor, Professor of Plant Biology and former Director of Research in Biological Sciences at the University, has become one of ten Trustees of the world鈥檚 oldest general plant science journal, .
The prestigious academic journal, founded in 1887 and owned by a charitable trust, is at the forefront of research into plant biology.
In addition, the Company publishes the online open access journal, AoB Plants and a popular blog covering stories in the news ranging from weeds to winemaking.
Speaking of her appointment, Gail commented,
鈥淚 am honoured to be appointed to join this group of leading botanists to guide and support the journal as we tackle significant issues such as food security and climate change.
鈥淧lant science will become even more important in years to come as we move from an oil-based economy to one where green plants will increasingly provide food, fuel and chemicals.鈥�
Gail 听is personally interested in research into the use of woody plants both as sources of renewable energy for heat, power and for liquid biofuels such as ethanol.
She values the Annals of Botany Company鈥檚 Botanical Briefings which review timely topics and supports the Company鈥檚 ambitions to reach a wide audience of interested lay readers by publishing accessible articles on cutting edge research online.
Past Trustees of the 听have included Charles Darwin鈥檚 botanist son Francis and pioneering ecologist Sir Arthur Tansley.