Paul Robson

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Emailppraber.acuk

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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 2 Zero Hunger
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 15 Life on Land

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Drought Response in Miscanthus: Breeding Increases Radiation and Water Use Efficiency Over Three Contrasting Years in Central Germany
Awty-Carroll, D., Robson, P. R. H., Schwarz, K. U., Meyer, H., Greef, J. M., Hastings, A. & Clifton-Brown, J., 01 Jan 2026, In: GCB Bioenergy. 18, 1, 22 p., e70086.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Identifying a cell wall ideotype for increased soil carbon contents associated with Miscanthus cultivation
Holder, A., Askew, K. L. & Robson, P., 06 Jan 2026, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 16, 13 p., 1729614.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Effect of tillage method on early root growth of Miscanthus
Holder, A., Robson, P. & McCalmont, J., 30 Sept 2025, In: Annals of Applied Biology. 187, 2, p. 192-204 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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1 Citation (Scopus)

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Genotypic Differences in Soil Carbon Stocks Under Miscanthus: Implications for Carbon Sequestration and Plant Breeding
Holder, A., Wilson, R., Jeanette, W. & Robson, P., 31 Oct 2025, In: GCB Bioenergy. 17, 10, 16 p., e70076.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
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1 Citation (Scopus)

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Innovations for a Changing World: IBERS Impact Case Studies
Donnison, I., Farrar, K., Kingston-Smith, A., Gallagher, J., Robson, P., Marley, C., Howarth, C., Lloyd, D., Fraser, M., Adams, J., Bryant, D., Yadav, R., Spittle, M. J., Thornton, J., Davies, S. (Editor) & Cole, A. (Editor), 01 Jun 2025, Prifysgol Aberystwyth | Aberystwyth University. 27 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Book

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Seasonal stem growth analysis shows early stem growth of Miscanthus from high latitudes yields more biomass but stem traits negatively interact to limit seasonal growth
Robson, P., Hawkins, S., Davey, C., Clifton-Brown, J. & Slavov, G., 25 Apr 2025, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 16, 13 p., 1569235.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
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1 Citation (Scopus)

3 Downloads (Pure)
Significant difference in Miscanthus species root carbon exudation rate
Holder, A., Wilson, R., Askew, K. L. & Robson, P., 31 Aug 2025, In: Annals of Botany. 136, 3, p. 553-565 13 p., mcaf113.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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1 Citation (Scopus)

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Achieving hybridisation between Miscanthus species: Commercially-scalable methods to manipulate flowering synchronisation and maximise seed yield
Awty-Carroll, D., Iurato, A., Scordia, D., Schwarz, K. U., Scalici, G., Robson, P., Mos, M., Webster, R., Cosentino, S., Clifton-Brown, J. & Shafiei, R., 01 Nov 2024, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 219, 14 p., 119116.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
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2 Citations (Scopus)

14 Downloads (Pure)
Upscaling miscanthus production in the United Kingdom: The benefits, challenges, and trade-offs
Hodgson, E. M., McCalmont, J., Rowe, R., Whitaker, J., Holder, A., Clifton‐Brown, J. C., Thornton, J., Hastings, A., Robson, P. R. H., Webster, R. J., Farrar, K. & Donnison, I. S., 31 Aug 2024, In: GCB Bioenergy. 16, 8, 28 p., e13177.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review

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10 Citations (Scopus)

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Acidification increases efficiency of Lemna minor N and P recovery from diluted cattle slurry
Jones, G., Scullion, J., Dalesman, S., Robson, P. & Gwynn-Jones, D., 31 Dec 2023, In: Cleaner Waste Systems. 6, 9 p., 100122.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
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2 Citations (Scopus)

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Building the Policy Ecosystem in Europe for Cultivation and use of Perennial Biomass Crops
Clifton-Brown, J., Hastings, A., von Cossel, M., Murphy-Bokern, D., McCalmont, J., Whitaker, J., Alexopoulou, E., Amaducci, S., Andronic, L., Ashman, C., Awty-Carroll, D., Bhatia, R., Breuer, L., Cosentino, S., Cracroft-Eley, W., Donnison, I., Elbersen, B., Ferrarini, A., Ford, J. & Gattinger, A. & 29 others, Golicz, K., Greef, J., Ingram, J., Jensen, E., Kuhn, U., Lewandowski, I., Magenau, E., Mos, M., Meyer, H., Kasperczyk, N., Petrick, M., Pogrzeba, M., Pude, R., Robson, P., Retzler, C., Rowe, R. L., Sandu, A., Alexander, Schmitt, A., Schwarz, K. U., Scordia, D., Scurlock, J., Shepherd, A., Thornton, J., Trindade, L. M., Vetter, S., Wagner, M., Yamada, T. & Kiese, A., 2023, European Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings. p. 352-362 11 p. (European Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding (ISBN)

Miscanthus sinensis direct sown seed phenotyping data.
Awty-Carroll, D., Ashman, C. R., Robson, P., Mos, M. & Clifton-Brown, J., Prifysgol Aberystwyth | Aberystwyth University, 08 Jun 2018
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Realising a new horticultural industry in Wales via Organopónicos
Gwynn-Jones, D. (PI) & Robson, P. (CoI)
Llywodraeth Cymru | Welsh Government
01 Sept 2025 → 04 Jul 2026
Project: Externally funded research
Mitigating aquatic pollution via the development of portable aqua-bots
Jones, G. (PI), Jones, D. (PI), Robson, P. (PI), Labrosse, F. (PI) & Thomas, B. (PI)
The Joy Welch Educational Charitable Trust
01 Oct 2021 → 31 Jul 2022
Project: Internally funded research
Perennial Biomass Crops for Greenhouse Gas Removal (PBC 4 GGR)
Donnison, I. (PI), Clifton-Brown, J. (CoI), Hastings, A. (CoI), Ingram, J. (CoI), Jeanette, W. (CoI), Mills, J. (CoI), Morrison, R. (CoI), Robson, P. (CoI), Shield, I. F. (CoI), Macalpine, W. (Researcher) & Rowe, R. (Researcher)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
01 May 2021 → 31 Oct 2025
Project: Externally funded research
Improved breeding and agronomy for hydroponic agriculture using the Phytoponic Hydrosac
Robson, P. (PI) & Verdoliva, S. (CoI)
Welsh European Funding Office
01 Oct 2017 → 30 Sept 2020
Project: Internally funded research
BBSRC Core Strategic Programme in Resilient Crops: Miscanthus
Donnison, I. (PI), Clifton-Brown, J. (CoI), Farrar, K. (CoI), Bosch, M. (CoI) & Robson, P. (CoI)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
01 Apr 2017 → 31 Mar 2020
Project: Externally funded research
ISPG-Resilient Crops & Core Capability Grant
Donnison, I. (PI), Bosch, M. (CoI), Clifton-Brown, J. (CoI), Farrar, K. (CoI) & Robson, P. (CoI)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
01 Apr 2017 → 31 Mar 2022
Project: Externally funded research
15AGRITECHCAT4: MUST: Miscanthus Upscaling Technology
Clifton-Brown, J. (PI), Shafiei, R. (CoI) & Robson, P. (CoI)
Innovate UK
01 Feb 2016 → 30 Jun 2019
Project: Externally funded research
Plants and architecture, CLUSTER, Fellow and Student
Donnison, I. (PI), Bosch, M. (CoI), Curling, S. (CoI), Durai Prabhakaran, R. T. (CoI), Jones, P. (CoI), Ormondroyd, G. (CoI), Robson, P. (CoI), Spear, M. (CoI), Wootton-Beard, P. (CoI) & Xiang, Y. (CoI)
Rhwydwaith Ymchwil Cymru ar Ynni Carbon Isel a'r Amgylchedd | Low Carbon Energy and Environment Research Network Wales
19 Nov 2014 → 31 Dec 2018
Project: Externally funded research
Optimization of perennial grasses for biomass production in Southern Europe, OPTIMA
Robson, P. (PI)
Seventh Framework Programme
01 Oct 2011 → 30 Sept 2015
Project: Externally funded research
Factors affecting rates of cross-pollination in maize growing under typical UK conditions
Robson, P. (PI)
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
01 Apr 2003 → 31 Mar 2008
Project: Externally funded research

Researchers from Aberystwyth University Detail New Studies and Findings in the Area of Plant Science (Seasonal stem growth analysis shows early stem growth of Miscanthus from high latitudes yields more biomass but stem traits negatively ...)
Robson, P. & Slavov, G.
14 May 2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
New IBERS study reveals how early growth in miscanthus can boost biomass yields
Robson, P.
13 May 2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
Findings from Aberystwyth University Provides New Data on Industrial Crops and Products (Achieving Hybridisation Between Miscanthus Species: Commercially-scalable Methods To Manipulate Flowering Synchronisation and Maximise Seed Yield)
Robson, P.
02 Dec 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
Studies from Aberystwyth University Have Provided New Data on Bioenergy (Upscaling miscanthus production in the United Kingdom: The benefits, challenges, and trade-offs)
Donnison, I., Farrar, K. & Robson, P.
09 Aug 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
Research from Aberystwyth University Provide New Insights into Plant Science (Improving field establishment and yield in seed propagated Miscanthus through manipulating plug size, sowing date and seedling age)
Ashman, C., Robson, P. & Wilson, R.
15 Jun 2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
New Environment and Sustainability Research Findings from Aberystwyth University Described [Lowering Ph Enables Duckweed (Lemna Minor L.) Growth On Toxic Concentrations of High-nutrient Agricultural Wastewater]
Dalesman, S., Gwynn-Jones, D., Scullion, J. & Robson, P.
13 Apr 2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage

Farming Connect Development Office Event
Robson, P. (Participant)
26 Jan 2024
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
Welsh Winter Fair
Robson, P. (Participant)
28 Nov 2023
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
European Grassland Federation AGM
Gay, A. (Speaker), Robson, P. (Speaker) & Doonan, J. (Participant)
07 Sept 2014 → 11 Sept 2014
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
Plant and Animal Genome
Robson, P. (Participant)
2011 → 2024
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course

Paul Robson

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Drought Response in Miscanthus: Breeding Increases Radiation and Water Use Efficiency Over Three Contrasting Years in Central Germany

Identifying a cell wall ideotype for increased soil carbon contents associated with Miscanthus cultivation

Effect of tillage method on early root growth of Miscanthus

Genotypic Differences in Soil Carbon Stocks Under Miscanthus: Implications for Carbon Sequestration and Plant Breeding

Innovations for a Changing World: IBERS Impact Case Studies

Seasonal stem growth analysis shows early stem growth of Miscanthus from high latitudes yields more biomass but stem traits negatively interact to limit seasonal growth

Significant difference in Miscanthus species root carbon exudation rate

Achieving hybridisation between Miscanthus species: Commercially-scalable methods to manipulate flowering synchronisation and maximise seed yield

Upscaling miscanthus production in the United Kingdom: The benefits, challenges, and trade-offs

Acidification increases efficiency of Lemna minor N and P recovery from diluted cattle slurry

Building the Policy Ecosystem in Europe for Cultivation and use of Perennial Biomass Crops

Miscanthus sinensis direct sown seed phenotyping data.

Realising a new horticultural industry in Wales via Organopónicos

Mitigating aquatic pollution via the development of portable aqua-bots

Perennial Biomass Crops for Greenhouse Gas Removal (PBC 4 GGR)

Improved breeding and agronomy for hydroponic agriculture using the Phytoponic Hydrosac

BBSRC Core Strategic Programme in Resilient Crops: Miscanthus

ISPG-Resilient Crops & Core Capability Grant

15AGRITECHCAT4: MUST: Miscanthus Upscaling Technology

Plants and architecture, CLUSTER, Fellow and Student

Optimization of perennial grasses for biomass production in Southern Europe, OPTIMA

Factors affecting rates of cross-pollination in maize growing under typical UK conditions

Researchers from Aberystwyth University Detail New Studies and Findings in the Area of Plant Science (Seasonal stem growth analysis shows early stem growth of Miscanthus from high latitudes yields more biomass but stem traits negatively ...)

New IBERS study reveals how early growth in miscanthus can boost biomass yields

Findings from Aberystwyth University Provides New Data on Industrial Crops and Products (Achieving Hybridisation Between Miscanthus Species: Commercially-scalable Methods To Manipulate Flowering Synchronisation and Maximise Seed Yield)

Studies from Aberystwyth University Have Provided New Data on Bioenergy (Upscaling miscanthus production in the United Kingdom: The benefits, challenges, and trade-offs)

Research from Aberystwyth University Provide New Insights into Plant Science (Improving field establishment and yield in seed propagated Miscanthus through manipulating plug size, sowing date and seedling age)

New Environment and Sustainability Research Findings from Aberystwyth University Described [Lowering Ph Enables Duckweed (Lemna Minor L.) Growth On Toxic Concentrations of High-nutrient Agricultural Wastewater]

Farming Connect Development Office Event

Welsh Winter Fair

European Grassland Federation AGM

Plant and Animal Genome

Paul Robson

Personal profile

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Research output

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Projects

Press/Media

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