Raul Huertas
+44 (0)138 256 8838
The James Hutton Institute
Invergowrie
Dundee DD2 5DA
United Kingdom
Biography
Raul is a senior crop molecular physiologist at the James Hutton Institute in Dundee, working within the Advanced Plant Growth Centre (APGC). His discovery-led research explores how plants respond at the physiological and molecular levels to environmental stress, as well as their adaptive strategies and limitations.
He also conducts translational research in collaboration with geneticists and breeders, aiming to apply this knowledge to develop improved crop varieties—with benefits ranging from higher yields to better food and feed quality. In addition, Raul focuses on indoor agriculture, working to optimize growing environments and identify the most suitable crop varieties for controlled conditions.
Areas of Strategic Research Programme
Theme B: Sustainable food system and supply; Topic B1: Crop improvement; Project B1-3: The impact of novel crops and farming practices on the Scottish agricultural landscape; Project B1-5: Crop improvement for sustainable production in a changing environment