Profile
Bryony Gardner
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About Me:
I grew up in Wales π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ and now live in Bristol with my many houseplants! I am a researcher doing my PhD π©βπ¬ but I also love to bake cakes π°, read books π and explore the countryside π£.
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My pronouns are:
she/her
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My Work:
Plants release compounds into the soil to improve their growth conditions. I am interested in how these compounds might work in soil-free growth systems.
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Employer:
University of Bristol, my PhD is funded via SWBio DTP which is a training programme partnership and I work with an industry partner in Bristol called LettUs Grow.
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My Interview
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What did you want to be after you left school?
Plant scientist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Not often, usually for staring out the window
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
Gardener or ecologist, something working outside!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Bastille
What's your favourite food?
Japanese food at the moment
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
A garden, finding wonder in everything and healthy friends/family
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