APAI - Plant Science
Scholarship Description
The PhD student will work in a team of senior researchers, postdocs and industry to contribute to the following research tasks: Forests and plantations are threatened by global change. Tree breeding is currently slow and improved breeding techniques are needed to ensure future tree health and productivity. A new procedure was developed by the project industry partner for targeted polyploidisation of trees, which provides material for physiological and morphological novelty. Polyploid plants can exhibit faster growth and greater environmental resilience than diploid progenitors. This project combines cutting-edge genetics, physiology, and biophysics to profit from recent advances in tree genomics. We will generate fundamental and practical knowledge about polyploidy in trees, and develop rapid screening tools for early detection of superior polyploid lines. This scholarship has closed for 2008. 2009 details will be updated later in the year.
| Reference Number: | 3145 |
| Study Subject: | Plant Science |
| Provided By: | The University of Queensland |
| To be undertaken at: | The University of Queensland. |
| Level: | Post Graduate (Research) |
Availability
This scholarship is offered on an ongoing basis to 2 people. Open for applications from June 11, 2007 until March 2, 2008.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD25811 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES. It is required that your study starts no earlier than July 1, 2007 and no later than July 31, 2010.
Eligibility
This scholarship requires you to have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents can apply.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must refer to scholarship description. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact Dr Susanne Schmidt (Senrior Lecturer) School of Integrative BIOLOGY Email: Susanne.Schmidt@uq.edu.au |