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Plant Soil Interactions at the RHS

Bringing together the disciplines of soil science and plant physiology, Plant Soil Interactions covers a broad range of research themes including soil management, composting practices, growing media, plant establishment, efficient water use and urban greening.

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Meet the Plant Soil Interactions team

The Plant Soil Interactions team consists of two scientists and a research assistant. Dr Paul Alexander (Principal Scientist – Horticulture) and Rachael Tanner (Research Assistant) are based at Wisley, while Dr Tijana Blanusa (Senior Horticultural Scientist) is an RHS fellow based within the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Reading.

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Publications

Results of the work conducted by the RHS are published in a number of different ways. This includes peer reviewed papers in scientific press and articles in The Plantsman and The Garden magazines.

Work is regularly presented at scientific conferences, trade meetings and RHS events (such as Chelsea, Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, London flower shows).

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