Elly Vesty’s research makes her optimistic that we can improve food security. Her work on how, historically, plants have germinated to ensure they grow is about having a core understanding of how crops will grow.
She works at the Coates Lab at Birmingham University - guided by Julia Coates – herself a New Optimist. Elly is also confident that more women in science will improve the range of approaches, ideas and the depth of thinking.
