Mr
Giao Nguyen
Research Scientist
My role in the department
Giao has been working as a research scientist with the Department since 2020. He has been conducting vegetable research in protected cropping facilities and open field for higher yield, better quality, and improved nutrient use efficiency and resistance to diseases. Giao has also been conducting vegetable trials at growers’ farms for demonstration and addressing soil borne issues using genetic and agronomic approaches. All the research work can be directly applied to the local vegetable industry.
My background
Giao has over 20 years' experience working as a scientist on crop science research. Before joining the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, he worked as a grains research scientist for Agriculture Victoria. He gained solid experience in digital plant phenotyping technology and grains gene bank operation during this time.
Projects
- Research on higher yields for vegetables in protected and open fields
- Improved nutrient efficiency
- Disease resistance in vegetables
- Addressing soil borne issues by using genetic and agronomic approaches
Key Expertise
Vegetable research in protected cropping facilities, improved nutrient use efficiency for vegetables, resistance to diseases for vegetables.
Qualifications
- PhD in Crop Physiology, University of Sydney
My articles
Monday, 25 March 2024 - 4:32pm
Thursday, 8 February 2024 - 9:23am
Tuesday, 7 May 2024 - 12:01pm
Wednesday, 22 November 2023 - 11:41am
Friday, 8 September 2023 - 11:47am