I am a plant physiologist with a special interest in perennial fruit crops. My research is driven by the Australia's reputation for high quality fruit production, food security and sustainable intensification. I am located in a state with a unique opportunity to utilise a wide range of latitudes to study envirnomental effects on plant physiology. My current focus includes the envirnomental impact on rate and timing of all aspects of groth in grapevine and citrus crops.