The big picture: using wildflower strips for pest control
They may be beautiful, but these strips prove pretty deadly for every farmer's mortal enemy: aphids
Science
Pei-Tzu Kao
PHD STUDENT
Net Zero and Resilient Farming
Location
North Wyke, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2SB
Tel
+44 (0) 7498661259
Professional Platforms
ResearchGate
Biography
Pei-Tzu is interested in understanding factors that influence macro- and micro- nutrient flux in sustainable agricultural systems. Her expertise is soil biochemistry, chemical analysis and instrumental analysis. With her expertise, her PhD project aims to reveal the movement and distribution of some trace elements (Cu, Zn, Mn and Se) in grazing pasture systems, which includes the investigation on mineral supplementation, sheep, manure, soil and grass. She hopes that her research can help for creating farming practices that use nutrients in a more efficient way and keep animals healthy at the same time.
Awards
- Master’s degree in Agricultural Chemistry, 2018, National Taiwan University (NTU)
- Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, 2016, National Taiwan University (NTU)