Work encompassed in this theme focuses on analysing the macro-evolutionary and micro-evolutionary processes which lead to patterns of species-level, sub-specific and genomic diversity.
Headline research projects for this theme:
Disorder in nanoscale ridges on petals has evolved repeatedly and helps attract pollinators. Leads: Beverly Glover and Edwige Moyroud.
Living collections in global botanic garden networks contribute to a global strategy in ex-situ plant conservation. Lead: Sam Brockington.
Species diversification: absolute seed size and the rate of change in seed size were both associated with diversification rates in over 13,000 angiosperm species. Lead: Andrew Tanentzap.
Associated research groups:
- Sam Brockington
- David Coomes
- Beverley Glover
- Ian Henderson
- Julian Hibberd
- Alison Smith
- Andrew Tanentzap
- Gita Yadav
Contributing research groups from associated institutions:
- Ross Waller (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 Graduate 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:
- BBSRC = BBSRC DTP, iCASE, Targeted,
- GFC = Graduate Funding Competition,
- NERC = Cambridge NERC C-CLEAR DTP,
- OTHER = Other sources of funding