Headline research projects for this theme:
Two new 'dynamic, plastic' pathways associated with the circadian clock of plants include calcium oscillations and the molecular basis by which sugars regulate the period of the circadian oscillator. Lead: Alex Webb
Partitioning hydraulic limitation between xylem and mesophyll cells as a function of leaf traits, photosynthetic pathway and stomatal sensitivity defines habitat preference in epiphytes. Lead: Howard Griffiths
A change in conformation of xylan in the cell wall supports a new paradigm in cell wall assembly, facilitating strategies for processing of lignocellulose into fuels and renewable materials. Lead: Paul Dupree
Contributing research groups in the Department:
- Sam Brockington
- Julia Davies
- Howard Griffiths
- Julian Hibberd
- Wanne Kromdijk
- Ottoline Leyser
- Alison Smith
- Alex Webb
Contributing research groups from associated institutions:
- Yrjö Helariutta (Sainsbury Lab)
- James Locke (Sainsbury Lab)
- François Nédélec (Sainsbury Lab)
- Sebastian Schornack (Sainsbury Lab)
- Paul Dupree (Biochemistry)
Some projects will be specifically targeted towards defined UKRI Research Council DTP schemes, as well as being open for applicants applying to the University's Postgraduate Funding Competition or other sources of funding.
Potential applicants should always approach the potential Supervisor/Group Leader in the first instance to discuss eligibility.
Key to funding opportunities below:
- GFC = Postgraduate Funding Competition,
- NERC = Cambridge NERC C-CLEAR DTP,
- OTHER = Other sources of funding