My name is Dr. Adam Dimech and I am a plant scientist working in Melbourne, Australia.

I work at the Biosciences Research Division of the Department of Primary Industries, in the Melbourne suburb of Bundoora. (I have previously worked at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and University of Melbourne).

My research is part of a project focussed on improving the digestibility and nutritive value of Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne) and Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea) which are grown as pasture crops for dairy cattle in Victoria and across south-eastern Australia. In particular, I spend much of my time measuring gene expression. More details about the research programme can be found here.

I have a PhD in Horticultural Science from the University of Melbourne, which I was awarded in 2007. Previous to that, I graduated with an Honours degree in Horticulture from Burnley College.

I am totally fascinated by plant physiology and thoroughly enjoy working with plants. You can find a list of my research publications here.

I am also a keen photographer and many of my photographs are available for purchase from my photo sales website Photologium.com. I also regularly share photos on Flickr.

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     Dr. Adam Dimech 

      B.Ap.Sci.Hort(Hons.), PhD. U.Melb