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plant physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 21 plant physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 21 plant physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Innovating sustainability in the flower industry through state-of-the-art applied plant physiology techniques MRes
This fully-funded Masters by Research is an exciting opportunity to improve sustainability through applied plant science. The cut-flower and ornamental plant sector are worth £1.4 billion to the UK economy in 2020. Read more
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Understanding the role of fungal effector proteins in antagonistic fungus–microbe interactions
Background. Fungi secrete a collection of proteins to their surrounding environments. In the case of plant-pathogenic fungi, many of these proteins are virulence factors, termed effectors, which function to promote host colonization through the modulation of plant physiology or immunity1. Read more
MSc by Research: Hunting for Veghog – characterising the plant homologue of the Hedgehog O-acyl transferase
We recently identified a plant homologue of the mammalian membrane bound O-acyl transferase family that includes Hedgehog acyl-transferase (Hhat), GOAT and Porcupine. Read more
CO2 perception and responses in plants – building new connections
Land plants must constantly adjust and adapt to their environment. Environmental fluctuations often culminate in stress for plant growth, disrupt carbon and water balance, and affect crop productivity and fresh-water use. Read more
PhD Opportunity - Numerical modelling of fruit tissue
We have a PhD opportunity for mechanical/materials engineers at Massey, Palmerston North. This project is part of a wider research programme at the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research. Read more
UNDERSTANDING THE SURVIVAL OF FORESTS UNDER EXTREME DROUGHT
ABOUT THE PROJECT. Drought has a defining impact on plant performance, including the productivity of agricultural systems and the health of native forests and woodlands. Read more
Exploring the interaction between light intensity and rootzone water deficit stress as a means of improving berry phytonutrient content and Class 1 strawberry yields in TCEA systems
Mark Else (NIAB EMR), Paul Hadley and Carrie Twitchen (University of Reading). Total environment-controlled agriculture (TCEA) systems offer great potential for a consistent supply of high quality and phytonutritious strawberries, provided that initial plant quality is high and growing conditions are fully optimised. Read more
The development of tools and resources for the identification of inhibitors of pigment biosynthetic pathways in the chloroplast
Herbicide synergies are desirable, allowing lower application rates, or frequency of treatments, reducing the incidence of herbicide resistance and conferring effects across a greater range of weed species. Read more
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Sports Science: Fully Funded PhD Scholarship: The effect of mineral rich Algae with and without plant-based protein supplementation on endurance exercise performance
Funding providers: Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering and Marigot Ltd. Subject areas: Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Thermal Physiology. Read more
PHD position in aquatic photosynthesis: time-resolved spectroscopy and structural biology
Are you interested to learn the secrets of the aquatic world? This project aims to resolve photoregulation in aquatic photosynthesis using time-resolved spectroscopy and structural biology. Read more
Doctoral Researcher (f/div/m) in Microbiology / Biotechnology
Leibniz-HKI-20/2022. The Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology – Hans Knöll Institute – (Leibniz-HKI, . 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
Sustainable urban horticulture: managing soils for nutritional crops
Our research has demonstrated that there is potentially enough land in UK urban areas for urban horticulture to make an important contribution to UK fruit and vegetable production1. Read more
Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology
Our institute houses a multi-disciplinary centre of excellence conducting fundamental and translational life science research underpinning health and food security. Read more
The impact of peat free compost alternatives on the physical, nutritional and sensory quality of kale
Peat is a finite resource that has been exploited by the horticulture industry, leading to damage of peatland habitats. Peat products are being phased out in the UK and Ireland and replaced with peat-free alternatives, such as biochar, coir, and bark composts. Read more
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