Future Farm Industries CRC

Scholarship Description

Australian native species have specific requirements that must be met in order for germination to occur. This is in part due to native seeds having developed protection mechanisms to ensure long-term species persistence through erratic seasonal conditions. As a part of a national research initiative this PhD project will focus on: 1. Understanding the germination strategies that Australian native woody species have developed to ensure species persistence in nature. More specifically how seeds cope with inconsistent soil water availability during the germination and early seedling emergence phase. 2. Manipulating seed germination strategies through seed enabling technologies to improve early seedling vigour and establishment success in a range of native species for use in biodiversity plantings and agroforestry systems. 3. Understanding the opportunities of how this novel technology combines with field based restoration and production systems across Australia.

Reference Number:	3828
Study Subject:	Enhancing native perennial woody species establishment through seed enabling technologies
Web Address:	http://www.futurefarmcrc.com.au/pg_education.html
Provided By:	Future Farm Industries CRC
To be undertaken at:	The University of Western Australia.
Level:	Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered on an ongoing basis to one person. Dates when to submit scholarship application are not specified.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD28000 (per annum). This award is to be used for research and 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: AGRICULTURAL, VETERINARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, Botany, Crop and pasture production, Forestry sciences, Horticulture or Physiology.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia. Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or permanent residents can apply.

Application Details

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