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Plant Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

We have 46 Plant Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

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Somatic evolution in plants

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Life Sciences
Fixed term contract for 3 years, commencing September 2024. Bursary of £19,237 per annum and a full fee-waiver for UK tuition fees. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Carter-Brown
 31 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Investigating the role of SUMOylation in meiotic recombination and chromosome segregation in Arabidopsis

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
Post-translational modifications of proteins such as phosphorylation, methylation and acetylation have been extensively studied in eukaryotes and now the Small Ubiquitin modifier (SUMO) is gaining attention for its importance in fundamental biological roles. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Higgins, Dr D Guttery
 23 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Unlocking the genetic potential of barley by modulating recombination

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
Barley is a major worldwide crop used for malting and animal feed. However, breeding new varieties is constrained by the frequency of genetic crossovers (1-3 crossovers per chromosome pair) and their distribution (biased towards the chromosome ends) that underpin crop improvement1,2. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Higgins, Dr D Guttery
 23 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Enhancing meiotic recombination in wheat by modulating RECQ helicases

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
Wheat accounts for 20% of the calories and protein consumed by humans and is the largest crop in the UK, but yields have plateaued and are susceptible to decline due to extreme weather conditions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Higgins, Dr D Guttery
 23 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Material investigation of living biogenic hydrogels towards artificial biofilms

Freiberg University of Mining and Technology Department of Material Science and Technology
About the stegbauerlab. The mission of the stegbauerlab at the Biogenic Engineering Materials group at TU Bergakademie Freiberg is to transform materials and the environment by emulating the way nature builds. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Stegbauer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Mapping auxin transport and metabolism in roots of monocot plants

Czech Academy of Sciences Institute of Experimental Botany
EU-funded PhD position on auxin transport and metabolism in plant roots.  . Mapping auxin transport and metabolism in roots of monocot plants. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JP Petrasek
 21 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding the soil microbiome under controlled light conditions

University of Greenwich Faculty of Engineering and Science
Our research group is working within a consortium that is testing semi-transparent solar installations on crop growth-houses, to enhance biological and financial resilience in protected farming. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C.V.S. Supamaniam, Dr E Thompson
 24 June 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Fellow in Marine Ecology and Habitat Restoration

Roskilde University Department of Science and Environment
Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, invites applications as a PhD Fellow in Marine Ecology and Habitat Restoration. Read more
 Supervisor: Mr elgetti Brodersen
 8 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Doctoral (PhD) position in Crop Microbiome Research - impact of wheat genotype and fungal effectors on the pathogen-microbiome interactions

University College Dublin School of Biology and Environmental Science
Wheat production is hampered by many factors, not least diseases such as Fusarium head blight (FHB). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof F M Doohan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Doctoral (PhD) position - impact of biocontrol agents on diseases of ryegrass

University College Dublin School of Biology and Environmental Science
Irish agriculture is mainly grassland-based, and is key to the success of the dairy, beef, and sheep sectors. The Irish Climate Action Plan, the EU Green Deal, and the EU Farm to Fork strategy has placed ambitious reduction targets for the use of chemical inputs in the form of fertilisers and pesticides in grasslands. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof F M Doohan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Epigenetic profiling of cereal fungal invaders. (SAUNDERS_J24DTP1)

John Innes Centre Graduate Programme
Wheat blast and rusts are fungal diseases that severely damage cereal production worldwide. During infection, these fungi secrete proteins into wheat plants to reprogramme host plant circuitry, supporting their own growth and development. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Saunders
 9 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Ticking clocks, thriving crops: Developing climate-resilient crops through circadian biology. (DODD_J24DTP)

John Innes Centre Graduate Programme
Climate change poses a significant threat to our food supply, but you can be part of the solution! In this groundbreaking research project, we're investigating how plants adapt to changing seasons and temperatures, with a focus on ensuring robust crop production despite environmental challenges. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Dodd
 9 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Signalling mechanism enhancing root nodule symbiosis (CHARPENTIER_J24DTP)

John Innes Centre Graduate Programme
Nitrogen (N) acquisition is fundamental for plant growth. However, N is poorly available in soils, leading to extensive and costly chemical fertiliser applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Charpentier
 9 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Investigation of RNA secondary structure in plant transposable elements

Durham University Department of Biosciences
Transposable elements (TEs), often referred to as jumping genes, are mobile genetic elements that can be found ubiquitously across the tree of life. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Cho
 17 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Does fertilizer placement play a key role in crop establishment?

University of Nottingham School of Biosciences
BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership, Researcher Academy. Polyhalite is the first new mineral fertilizers for crop production in 75 years. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Sturrock
 3 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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