Dr David Leung
Position
Lecturer in Biotechnology
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Plant Physiology and Biochemistry;
University of Calgary, Canada
Room
445 von Haast building
Contact Details
Phone: International +64 +3 Local 364 2650
Fax: +64 3 364 2590
Email: david.leung@canterbury.ac.nz
Postal address: School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand
Research and Publications
David's UC Research Profile
Tissue Culture of ornamental, medicinal & woody plants. Molecular biology and genetic engineering of plants. Applied plant physiology and plant biotechnology. Seed physiology and biochemistry.
Research Interests
1. Tissue culture of ornamental, medicinal and endangered NZ native
plants.
2. 'Pathogenesis-related' proteins of plants: Regulation of gene expression
and practical applications.
3. Proteomic studies on adventitious root formation.
4. Phytoremediation potential of herbs and NZ plants.
5. Seed physiology and biochemistry
6. Hydrolytic enzymes from plants and microbes.