Rate My Professor Mick Rose

Associate Professor Mick Rose serves in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Southern Cross University, where he explores the interactions between plants, microorganisms, and their environment, particularly how agronomic management practices influence these dynamics. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BScAg) and a PhD from the University of Sydney, with his doctoral work, funded by an Australian Cotton CRC scholarship, focusing on the role of wetland plants and microorganisms in improving water quality on cotton farms. Rose's research portfolio includes investigations into plant growth-promoting biofertilisers in Vietnam, abiotic stress tolerance in rice in Japan, and organic amendments enhancing soil health and plant productivity in Victoria, Australia. From 2014 to 2023, he worked as a Research Scientist with the NSW Department of Primary Industries, conducting studies on the impacts of pesticides on soil biological processes, crop health, and the wider environment, with recent emphasis on microbial indicators of soil health. As a member of Southern Cross University's Harvest to Health research cluster, he contributes to sustainable agricultural practices.