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We have 71 Plant Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Plant Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 71 Plant Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Application of small RNA to control downy mildew on pea plants
Background. Introduction to oomycetes. Oomycetes comprise several hundred microbial species including biotrophic, necrotrophic and hemibiotrophic plant pathogens. Read more
EASTBIO: Feel the tension – how does S-acylation of OSCA ion channels regulate responses to environmental change in plants?
Plants, being sessile organisms, must sense and respond to environmental change, such as temperature or drought, without being able to move. Read more
EASTBIO: Molecular interplay in plant-aphid-virus interactions
Aphid-transmitted plant viruses pose a major threat to potato crop production. Among the non-persistent viruses, potyviruses, such as PVY and PVA, cause significant economic damage. Read more
EASTBIO: Context is everything – how do plants organise receptor complexes to regulate growth, fight pathogens and mitigate environmental stress?
Climate change is one of the biggest threats to global food production, leading to unpredictable weather patterns and geographical migration of pathogens. Read more
RESPONSES OF A PHOSPHORUS-LIMITED FOREST TO CO2 ENRICHMENT
ABOUT THE PROJECT. Rising atmospheric CO2 poses a potential for significant changes to forest functioning in the future. Read more
PhD studentship in Plant Molecular Biology – Molecular responses of developing seeds to heat stress
Overview. Climate change is causing more extreme weather and higher occurrence of unfavourable growing conditions, with global temperatures projected to rise further and by almost 5oC by 2100. Read more
The importance of location of origin for wildflower seed mixes
Traditional wildflower meadows are culturally and ecologically important habitats in the UK but their area has been in steep decline over the past century of neglect and intensive land management. Read more
Structural characterisation of plant cell wall glycans, metabolism and their role in plant-microbe interactions
The global demand for plant biomass, a major resource of food, feed and biofuels has continued to grow over the past century due to the increasing world population and new knowledge of the health benefits of plant-based diets. Read more
Development and Evolution of Shapes: Investigating the genetic pathways governing the leaf shape in Arabidopsis
The shapes and sizes of organisms and organs are scrupulously conserved within a species. What regulates the shapes and sizes of organisms and their lateral organs are intriguing and fundamental questions in Biology. Read more
SUPER DTP: Further development of the ECOSSE-model for quantifying and mapping the impacts of degraded and restored Scottish peatlands on net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under climate change
There is a concern that degraded peatlands may significantly exacerbate anthropogenic climate change through release of CO. 2. from soils (Hooijer et al, 2010). Read more
Developing a Novel Soil Health Assessment Framework for Sustainable Land Management
PhD Studentship. Developing a Novel Soil Health Assessment Framework for Sustainable Land Management. Supervisors. Dr Samuel Eze (Director of Study), Dr Simon Jeffery (Second supervisor). Read more
Heat shapes plant growth - unravelling crosstalk between temperature and hormone signalling pathways in the control of leaf development
Ambient temperature has profound effects on almost all aspects of plant development, from the onset of seed germination and seedling establishment to flower and fruit production, and thereby also impacts crop quality and yield. Read more
Identifying host genetic factors shaping rhizosphere microbiome during root disease (ARORA_J23CASE)
Legumes play an important role in the diversification and sustainability of agriculture. Peas are a valuable legume crop as they contribute to meeting the growing demand for plant protein worldwide. Read more
PLANT SCIENCE CDT: Optimising root surface traits for sustainable plants and soils
Applications are invited for this exciting, fully-funded, 42 month PhD studentship at the University of Aberdeen. This project is part of the newly established Anthony & Margaret Johnston. Read more
Understanding the Resilience of Restored Peatlands to New Climate Extremes
Project description. Peatlands are a critically important carbon store. despite covering only 3% of the Earth’s surface, they contain 30% of the global soil carbon stock. Read more