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plant genetics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 19 plant genetics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Engineering plant microbiome PhD: Exploring and engineering the plant microbiome for increased resilience

Durham University Department of Engineering
Title. Exploring and engineering the plant microbiome for increased resilience. Project Description. Plants are impacted by numerous abiotic and biotic factors above and below ground, such as nutrient availability, local climatic conditions, and the surrounding fauna. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Keating
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Bidirectional mobile sRNA signalling in pea-downy mildew interactions

University of Worcester Research School
Plants are constantly being challenged by microbial pathogens and they have evolved the capacity to detect and defend against these incoming microbes. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Tor
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Genetics of flowering shoot temperature responses in plants

Durham University Department of Biosciences
The shape of plants is shaped by both genetics and environment; changes in response to temperature can be the most dramatic of all. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Hepworth
 3 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Developing synthetic microbial communities for the control of pea downy mildew

University of Worcester Research School
Demand for food production is increasing due to growing global population, reduced land availability for agriculture, concern over the effects of the environment on agriculture, and decreasing yield reliability because of climate change. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Tor
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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ImaGen: Enhancing perennial ryegrass GHG credentials using genomics and 3D Imagery to study root responses to algal biostimulants

Queen’s University Belfast School of Biological Sciences
Perennial ryegrass (PRG), is the largest constituent of grassland-based farming and is pivotal for the Ireland/UK dairy, beef, and sheep sectors. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Williams
 3 June 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Fungal disease risks under landscape homogenisation: tracking fungal transmission across plant-pollinator networks using contemporary and historic museum specimens

Imperial College London Department of Life Sciences
Leverhulme funded PhD position on Plant-Pollinator Holobionts. Supervisor. Dr Richard Gill, Dept. of Life Sciences, Silwood Park, Imperial College London (ICL). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Gill
 30 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Food Microbiology - Omics-driven investigation of unique features of olive fermentation isolates beneficial for plant fermentation with probiotic properties.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit
About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr KA Karatzas, Dr MWB Wells-Bennik, Dr MD Dasenaki, Prof VV Valdramidis
 15 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Younger, happier and more productive plants: using developmental genetics to improve herb yields and quality

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences
If you’ve ever grown coriander at home you’ll have noticed that once the plant flowers it no longer produces the leaves used for seasoning. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Fouracre
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Unlocking the potential of plant cellulose for the production of new materials and chemicals

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Plant biomass, in the form of plant cell walls are the only renewable resource sufficiently abundant to make a meaningful contribution to decreasing CO. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Turner, Dr J Pittman
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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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Optimising Transient Carbohydrate Partitioning in Wheat to Improve Climate Resilience

Harper Adams University Department of Agriculture and Environment
Elucidating the diversity and flexibility of plant metabolism is a key avenue of research in the pursuit of malleable traits to enhance plant productivity (Paul, 2021). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr AWL Watson-Lazowski
 17 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Biology and genetics of reproduction in filamentous fungi

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences
Fungi have beneficial but also detrimental properties. They are used for the production of foodstuffs and valuable pharmaceuticals and enzymes. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P S Dyer, Dr M Brock
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Untangling the role of beta-1,3 glucan polymers in intercellular communication

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences
Apply to join the Benitez-Alfonso team in their quest to dissect the mechanisms underpinning the function of beta-1,3 glucan polymers in plant growth and development. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Benitez-Alfonso
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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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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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BARIToNE: Using Next Generation Nitrogen Sources For Producing Spring Malting Barley and its Impact on Yield and Grain Malt Quality (Project code 24B)

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences
Supervisors. Lead supervisor. Dr John Foulkes, University of Nottingham. Second supervisor. Dr Guillermina Mendiondo, University of Nottingham. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M J Foulkes, Dr G Mendiondo, Mr S Smith
 31 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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MSc By Research: Understanding the mechanism of an essential nematode gene expression process

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Pettitt, Dr B Mueller
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Faculty of Science, Masaryk University

Masaryk University
Embark on an enriching academic journey with our esteemed doctoral degree programs in various scientific fields. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Social Sciences Research Programme
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MSc by Research: Signaling pathways controlling epidermal development in cereals

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences
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
 Supervisor: Dr S McKim
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