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We have 71 Plant Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)
Plant Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)
We have 71 Plant Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)
Translating the chemical cross-talk between plants and root symbionts through application of novel microfluidics devices
Plants associate with multiple symbionts. Some, such as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), can offer important nutritional benefits to their host whereas others, e.g. Read more
Translating the chemical cross-talk between plants and root symbionts through application of novel microfluidics devices
Plants associate with multiple symbionts. Some, such as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), can offer important nutritional benefits to their host whereas others, e.g. Read more
Structural studies of DNA double-strand break repair in plants
Our research aims to understand and manipulate plant DNA-repair pathways. This project elucidates the molecular mechanism of non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) for double-strand break (DSB) repair in Arabidopsis. Read more
Structural studies of DNA double-strand break repair in plants
Our research aims to understand and manipulate plant DNA-repair pathways. This project elucidates the molecular mechanism of non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) for double-strand break (DSB) repair in Arabidopsis. Read more
Project at Cranfield University: Evaluating suitability of graphitic carbon from methane cracking to improve soil nutrient retention for crop uptake
Methane is a potent greenhouse (GHG) with a half-life shorter than CO. 2. and can oxidise to form CO. 2. Minimising methane emission by converting it to hydrogen and carbon (C) will reduce CO. Read more
Will Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) result in biodiversity net loss and negligible socio-economic gain? A case study of BNG in England.
Supervisors. Adrian Brennan (Durham University). Flurina Wartmann (Aberdeen University). Rachel Warmington (Plantlife). Stephen Willis (Durham University). Read more
The potential for private investment in Biodiversity Net Gain and its ability to deliver on Local Nature Recovery Strategies
Supervisors. Professor Stephen Willis (Durham University). Dr Katherine Simpson (University of Glasgow). Jim Cokill (Durham Wildlife Trust). Read more
Project at Aberystwyth University: Decoding Heat Tolerance At Flowering: Using Multi-omics Approaches to Unlock Crop Resilience
Global warming is creating significant challenges for agriculture, with rising temperatures threatening crop yields worldwide. In Europe, including the UK, the frequency of extremely hot days is predicted to increase dramatically in the coming decades, jeopardizing key crops such as cereals and oilseeds. Read more
Project at Aberystwyth University: Genome editing enhanced myxobacterial predators for biological control of diverse crop pathogens
Pathogens have a huge impact on conventional agriculture by decreasing yield and increasing spoilage. They also threaten the security of alternative agricultural systems such as hydroponics/vertical farming/insect farming/cultured meat. Read more
Project at Aberystwyth University: AI-mazing Agriculture: Mitigating Seasonality Effects in UK Controlled Environments
Background. Controlled environment (CE) facilities, such as glasshouses, play a vital role in UK agriculture, producing crops year-round and supporting research in plant sciences. Read more
Project at Aberystwyth University: Awakening the dormant soil microbiome
Healthy and productive soils are foundational for agriculture. In turn, the microbial communities of soil are critical determinants and indicators of soil health. Read more
Project at University of Reading: Optimising above and belowground ecosystem services for sustainable crop production
UK agriculture could play a central role in reaching NET ZERO by 2050 and halting biodiversity loss. Agriculture is a significant contributor to UK emissions (10%), and intensive farming practices and habitat loss are key drivers of species declines. Read more
Project at University of Reading: Application of an optimality-based crop model to predict future cereal yields
Potential crop yield is determined by environmental factors, including solar radiation, daylength, temperature and CO. 2. Information about potential crop yields under future climate change is useful to both farmers and policy makers as it describes the biophysical "ceiling" for crop production. Read more
Project at University of Reading: A receptor-ligand module with practical applications to improve food production
This project will take a multi-disciplinary approach to unlock the secrets of plant reproduction in order to produce better crops. Read more
Project at University of Surrey: Translocation pathways of gadolinium from wastewater into the food chain: accumulation, distribution and speciation in crops
The use of rare earth elements (REE) has dramatically increased over the last 30 years, due to their extensive use in technological equipment and in medical applications. Read more