Professor Trevor Hodkinson

Department of Botany,
School of Natural Sciences,
Trinity College Dublin,
Dublin2, Ireland

Email: Trevor.Hodkinson@tcd.ie
Tel: +353 1 8961128

Research

I am a molecular systematist and run the Botany Molecular Laboratory. I am particularly interested in using phylogenetic and population genetic approaches in taxonomy, genetic resource activities and comparative biology. I have a specialist knowledge of the grass family and an interest in forest tree genetics. I have a strong interest in genetic resource characterisation and prebreeding of forage grasses and non-food crops.

Current Research and Research Opportunities

Current projects include:
Phylogenetics of grasses
Genetic and biogeographic characterisation of perennial bioenergy grasses
Characterisation of wood formation genes in grasses
Characterisation of wood formation and disease resistance genes in willow (Salix)
Floristic studies of sevaral taxa for the Flora of Thailand project
Molecular characterisation of taxol production genes in yew (Taxus)
Molecular characterization of leaf spot disease in Escallonia

Teaching

I am the Plant Sciences Moderatorship Director.

I teach the following modules:
Science Course TR071:
Freshman (2nd Year): BY2210 Plant and Animal Bioresources (Coordinator)
Sophister (3rd & 4th Year): BO3107 Plant Molecular Biology (Coordinator); BO3111 Angiosperm Diversity and Systematics; BO3110 Lower Plant Diversity & Evolution; BO3109 JS Seminars, Tutorials and Workshops; BO3108 Autumn Field Trip; BO3121 Spring Field Trip; BO4103 Plant Diversity and Conservation; BO4106 SS Seminars, Tutorials and Workshops; BO4100 Research Projects

MSc Biodiversity and Conservation: BD7050 Introduction to Biodiversity; BD7055 Systematics; BD7060 Practical Conservation Biology; Desk Studies and Research Projects

MSc Environmental Sciences: Desk Studies and Research Projects.