Regular biography
Andrew Scafaro is a Fellow at The Australian National University, affiliated with the Research School of Biology. His research focuses on plant respiration in a changing world, and he is a member of the Atkin Group. Scafaro holds a postdoctoral fellowship under the RESPIRE 2 program, awarded in 2016. He is based in Rm 1.029, Level 1, Linnaeus Building. For contact details, visit his profile page or email andrew.scafaro@anu.edu.au.
Scholar-generated biography
Andrew Scafaro's research focuses on plant physiology and biochemistry, with an emphasis on understanding how plants respond to heat stress, photosynthesis, and respiration. His work explores the molecular and physiological mechanisms that enable plants, particularly wild rice species, to tolerate extreme temperatures. By studying species like Oryza meridionalis and Oryza australiensis, Scafaro investigates how traits such as Rubisco activase stability and mesophyll conductance contribute to thermal tolerance. His research also examines the impact of environmental stress on leaf respiration and photosynthetic efficiency, aiming to improve crop resilience through genetic and physiological insights.