Professor Neena Mitter
Professor Neena Mitter FTSE Director, Centre for Horticultural Science, QAAFI

Fellow status Elected 2019 Division QLD
Fellowship Affiliations The University of Queensland (UQ) Classification Academia Sector G - Primary Industries & Food Technology Expertise 212 - Biotechnology

Professor Mitter is internationally recognised for developing world first Ag 'Nano solution to deliver RNA interference using clay nanoparticles as a non-toxic, non-GM, ecologically sustainable 'BioClay' spray for crop protection. In partnership with Nufarm Limited, this revolutionary technology is being commercialized for market. Her world's first technique of stem cell based avocado propagation to address the critical shortage of plant supply has progressed to licensing with support from growers across Australia. These innovative Ag-Tech platforms will impact productivity, sustainability and socio-economic fabric of farming communities.