Regular biography
Michael Taleski is a Fellow at The Australian National University, affiliated with the Research School of Biology in the Department of BIO. His research interests include plant sciences, particularly focusing on root architecture, root nodule formation, nitrogen fixation, regulatory peptides, and plant development. As an ARC DECRA Fellow, he leads the project 'Unlocking yield gains with a new pathway targeting plant nitrogen usage.' His work involves collaboration with the Djordjevic Group and the Division of Plant Sciences. He can be contacted via email at michael.taleski@anu.edu.au or through his profile page at https://biology.anu.edu.au/people/michael-taleski.
Scholar-generated biography
Michael Taleski's research focuses on plant development, particularly the role of CEP (C-terminally encoded peptide) hormones in regulating root system architecture, nutrient acquisition, and plant–microbe interactions. His work explores how CEP peptides and their receptors, such as CEPR1, influence root growth, lateral root development, and seed yield. Taleski's studies highlight the intersection of CEP signaling with cytokinin pathways and their impact on nutrient allocation and plant responses to environmental conditions. His research contributes to understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying plant development and signaling in response to nitrogen availability and microbial interactions.