Headline research projects for this theme:
Epigenetic marks established in plant genomes influence the performance of hybrid plants, non- Mendelian inheritance and seed size. Lead: David Baulcombe
Genome-wide mapping of recombination hotspots identifies genetic and epigenetic regulation and cis- and trans- acting natural variation controlling genetic recombination. Lead: Ian Henderson
Genetic manipulation of DNA repair pathways to create super-recombining plants. Lead: Ian Henderson
Contributing research groups:
- Sebastien Andreuzza
- David Baulcombe
- Beverley Glover
- Jim Haseloff
- Ian Henderson
- Julian Hibberd
- Uta Paszkowski
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