Professor Chengdao Li FTSE

Professor Chengdao Li FTSE

Professor Chengdao Li is a geneticist and breeder who has developed breeding technologies and released world leading varieties to facilitate Australia’s barley industry transformation.

He was instrumental in developing China as a $1 billion malting barley market, collaborating with major customers to enrich their understanding of Australian barley.

His pioneering research on barley tolerance to acidic soil laid a strong foundation for the future sustainability of Australian barley.

Chengdao’s team is now developing technologies for new lupin and oat varieties. Australia produces 70% of the world’s lupins, and demand is increasing for plant-based protein to help reduce carbon emissions and aid food security.

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Expertise
Plant geneticist

ATSE Division
WA

Role and organisation (at time of election)
Professor and Director, Western Crop Genetics Alliance, Murdoch University
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Social handles
@MurdochUni
@DPIRDbroadacre

in/li-chengdao

Professor Chengdao Li was elected a Fellow of the Academy in 2021.

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