¶ … UK student / a suitable candidate Information Personal Information First Name: Rasoul Last Name: Abousaeedi Birth Date: January 28th 1984 Born: Kerman, Iran. Hometown: Kerman, Iran Education B.ID Why studying in the UK would help me and why I am a suitable candidate

The focus of my education has been on plant protection and plant pathology. I received my B. Sc. In Plant Protection and my M. Sc. In Plant Pathology. Understanding how to grow healthy, disease-resistant plants are a crucial component of creating a better food supply for the world. My thesis was on the "Induction of systemic acquired resistance against Xanthomonas translucens pv. translucens in barley plants by chemicals."

Biotechnology can provide ample opportunities to ensure that healthy, nutritious vegetables, fruits, and grains are more available and are more resistant to pests, diseases, and...

My most recent publication delivered to the 7th National Biotechnology Congress of I.R was on "Induction of resistance to powdery mildew in squash by salicylic acid pretreatment." The experiment was an investigation into using PR-1 gene expression to induce resistance to powdery mildew in squash. Other areas of interest in my field of study include plant-microbe interaction; biological control of plant diseases; microbiology and bacteriology.
Studying bioscience at Exeter University seems like a natural extension of my interests and aptitudes. The program is internationally-focused in nature, so I would feel at home, as an international student, in an institution with such a broad-minded outlook and concerns. Exeter's systems biology and ecology focus is well-suited to the concerns of my research. I desire to improve the quality of life on earth through biotechnology yet to do…