Understanding macadamia growth
Scholarship Description
The study of the complexity of the phenology, physiology and canopy development of macadamia is the aim of this project. It will involve field studies supported by functional structural plant modelling. Areas of studies: • Physiology, phenology and consistency of flowering • Carbon allocation, including aspects of carbon storage • Responses to planting density and pruning, impact on the light environment. Student will work with the macadamia industry from northern NSW to Bundaberg. 2 scholarships: $20,00 & $7,000 on offer. Expressions of interest should be 1,000 words or less and address the following criteria: Academic record, including performance in first degree; Relevant plant science, horticulture or computational science experience (if any); Research experience and publications (if any); The names of two academic/research referees (with full contact details, email & tel nos). Applicants must be accepted for PhD candidature at the University of Queensland.
| Reference Number: | 3757 |
| Study Subject: | Macadamia growth and development |
| Web Address: | http://www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/admission |
| Provided By: | The University of Queensland |
| To be undertaken at: | The University of Queensland. |
| Level: | Post Graduate (Research) |
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to 2 people. Open for applications from June 20, 2008.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is unspecified (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of up to 3 and a half years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Botany, Horticulture, Other biological sciences or Other information, computing and communication sciences. It is required that your study starts no earlier than July 1, 2008 and no later than March 1, 2009.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 2a or equivalent.
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 Jim Hanan (Principal Research Fellow) CBIT - BACS Faculty Phone: + 61 7 3365-8234 Email: j.hanan@uq.edu.au Address: Centre for Biological Information Techno University of Queensland, Brisbane St Lucia 4072 |