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We have 150 Plant Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)
Plant Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)
We have 150 Plant Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)
EastBio: Whole genome duplication and the polyploidy continuum.
Polyploidy—whole genome duplication—is a major mutation that leads to a doubling of the chromosome number. This process has attracted the interest of biologists for over a century because of its critical role in generating diversity, influencing genes, species, and communities. Read more
Discovering the gene regulatory networks that control cereal development
All cereal crops are grasses, meaning that the grass family provides more than 50% of global calories. The grass leaf underpins this crucial productivity and yet we do not understand the gene regulatory networks that control its development. Read more
ACCE+ DLA programme: Assessing the Effects of Heatwaves on Specialised Ecological Interactions
Background. Climate change is amplifying the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, with heatwaves (HWs) being a significant stressor for ecological systems. Read more
Are tropical tree communities shaped by processes in the seed-to-seedling transition?
Summary. This project will examine how seed traits and key processes such as seed production, predation and the microbiome influence seedling establishment, demography and composition in intact and disturbed tropical forests. Read more
Engineering pyrenoid-based CO2-concentrating mechanism into plant chloroplasts
Photosynthesis is one of the key targets for engineering biologists to enhance the yield potential of globally important crops. Several studies have demonstrated that plant biomass can be increased by improving the efficiency of the key CO2-fixing enzyme Rubisco. Read more
Why are some lineages of plants more diverse than others?
Begonia has over 2000 species, it's sister genus Hillebrandia has only one species. Within Begonia some early branching lineages have produced only a few species, where sister lineage have radiated. Read more
Investigating the Interplay Between Epigenetic Modifications and Gene Editing in Algae
Epigenetic modifications play a crucial role in regulating gene expression in all organisms, including algae. They can also influence gene editing by modulating CRISPR/Cas targeting and activity, as well as subsequent DNA repair processes (1). Read more
Optimising nitrogen-fixing potential of British-grown lentil
Current global food system is unsustainable. Over-reliance on just four crops – rice, wheat, maize, and potato – is driving biodiversity loss and environmental damage. Read more
Fungal immunity: how do NLR genes allow fungi to navigate the microbial world?
The ability of an organism to distinguish between self and non-self and to mount an effective response is the foundation of a functional immune system. Read more
Enhancing Food Safety: Volatile Organic Compound-Based Early Detection of zoonotic pathogens in Leafy Greens
The project focuses on addressing the rise of foodborne illnesses linked to ready-to-eat salads, particularly caused by zoonotic pathogens like Shiga toxin-producing E. Read more
Developing nature-based solutions for reducing microbial pollution in lakes and rivers
Aim. Develop an ecological strategy to remove microbial pathogens from aquatic systems. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to carry out PhD research in the fields of environmental science, water quality and environmental microbiology. Read more
Understanding the role of complexity and diversity in riparian woodland resilience to extreme events.
Maintaining the quality of freshwater habitats is essential for the health and wellbeing of people and wildlife. Native woodlands within the riparian zone (riparian woodlands) play multiple roles in the functioning of freshwater ecosystems. Read more
Telling the time in turbulent oceans: How do phytoplankton use clocks and carbon to survive deep mixing?
Phytoplankton are the main primary producers underpinning ocean ecosystems and contribute as much to global carbon fixation as terrestrial plants. Read more
Microbial effectors that manipulate the phosphate starvation response of host plants - analysing how they promote disease and are sensed by the plant immune system.
Bacterial plant pathogens inject effector proteins into host cells, that manipulate host cellular processes to promote disease. Read more
CR2025_56: Molecular ecology of seagrass associated meiofauna, in healthy, declining, and restored meadows
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted by the Natural History Museum in London*. Read more