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Plant Cell Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
We have 17 Plant Cell Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
We have 17 Plant Cell Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
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Mechanisms of interactions between isothiocyanates and diterpenoids in cancer chemoprevention. (BAOY_U23FMHCPRT )
High consumption of cruciferous vegetables can reduce the risk of cancer. This protection is attributed to high level of glucosinolates and their breakdown products, isothiocyanates (ITCs), in cruciferous vegetables. Read more
Engineering bacterial biofilms to protect plants against fungal pathogens
Are you interested in using microbiology and microscopy to visualise plant-microbe interactions?. Bacterial biocontrol agents can provide protection against fungal plant pathogens. Read more
Building a plant-based carboxysome to improve photosynthesis
Supervisors. Dr. Douglas Orr. Dr. Marjorie Lundgren. . Project Description. Cyanobacteria have evolved elegant approaches to carrying out highly efficient photosynthesis in low CO. Read more
Investigating novel Arabidopsis recombination mutants
Meiosis is a specialised cell division during sexual reproduction that is essential for fertility. It reduces chromosome numbers by half, so that haploid gametes are restored to normal ploidy levels upon fertilisation. Read more
Re-engineering Golgi dynamics in plants – investigating the role of myosin receptors
The growing global population requires the development of novel strategies to sustainably increase food production. Organelle movement is dynamic and linked to changes in cell size, plant biomass and in response to factors which affect food production such as pathogens (Perico and Sparkes, New Phytol. Read more
Re-engineering Golgi dynamics in plants – investigating the role of myosin receptors
The growing global population requires the development of novel strategies to sustainably increase food production. Organelle movement is dynamic and linked to changes in cell size, plant biomass and in response to factors which affect food production such as pathogens (Perico and Sparkes, New Phytol. Read more
MSc by Research: Signaling pathways controlling epidermal development in cereals
Plants living on land face brutal threats from pests, dehydration and temperature. To survive and thrive, land plants evolved a waxy ‘cuticle’ and distinctive epidermal cells such as gas pores and defensive barbs. Read more
MSc by Research: Jasmonate control of barley development
From the earliest farmers to modern plant breeders, humans have continually modified the body plan of cereals, sometimes drastically, to generate higher grain yields. Read more
MSc by Research: The Generation Gap – understanding tissue communication during grain development
Cereal grain provides more calories than any other source to our diet, making grain production vital to food security. We study grain development in barley, a globally important cereal, and a powerful genetic model system. Read more
MSc by Research: Regulation of Architecture in Barley
Plant architecture, or body plan, plays a key role in determining grain yield of crop plants. However, we have little understanding of the molecular genetic basis of architecture in the temperate cereals such as barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), especially in comparison to the warm weather crops such as rice (Oryza sativa). 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
MSc by Research: The role of 5’-UTRs in temperature-regulated gene expression
Plants display a remarkable degree of developmental plasticity, tailoring their growth and shape to their environment. Read more
MSc by Research: Targeted protein degradation in plants – developing “Green PROTACs” for functional analysis of lethal genes
Climate change is one of the biggest threats to global food production, leading to unpredictable weather patterns and geographical migration of pathogens. Read more
MSc by Research: 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
MSc by Research: Context is everything – how do plants organise receptor complexes to 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
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