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plant pathogen PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Determining the importance of lipid remodelling in the rhizosphere bacteria
Maintaining an adequate food supply for a growing population in the face of emerging global crises presents one of the great challenging of the 21st Century. Read more
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Engineering plants tolerant to high temperatures
Engineering plant responses to external conditions such as environmental extremes can result in significant improvements in crop yields and help us ensure food production. Read more
Understanding the commensal-to-pathogen transition – environmental cues and signalling cascades
Summary. The yeast Candida albicans is a common commensal of the human gastrointestinal tract. Using a combination of microbiology, molecular biology, protein biochemistry and proteomics methods, this project aims to define the role of a Hsp90 phospho-switch . Read more
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Rice farming and rodent-borne zoonoses
Land-use changes due to intensified agricultural practices are a concern in the Philippines (Dirzo et al, 2014). The replacement of forests by mixed agroecosystems and high-value crops has led to biodiversity loss and increased contact of humans with wild animal populations. Read more
MSc by Research: Do any Bacillus subtilis strains have an inhibitory effect on phytophthora pathogens and potential as a future biocontrol?
The world needs a sustainable and secure supply of fresh and affordable food. Increased demand for berries is driven by their popularity and consumer belief in their healthful properties. Read more
Live Plants Imaging: investigating signalling and response mechanisms
To achieve food security, we can improve the efficiency of food production while reducing the use and cost of pesticides. To tackle both challenges, efficiency and cost, we propose to select crop varieties that are more resilient against pests and diseases. Read more
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