Cranfield University’s Dr Leon Terry has been appointed as Convenor of the Post-Harvest Biology Group within the Association of Applied Biologists.

Leon, a lecturer and plant science researcher in the Biotechology Centre at Cranfield University, said: “I hope to be able to rejuvenate and reinvigorate fresh produce research in the UK in order to satisfy increasing consumer demand for improved quality, safety and traceability of available fruit and vegetables. This appointment provides me with the opportunity to extend my research into Europe and establishing Cranfield as the leading centre for plant science diagnostics.”

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