Future Farm Industries CRC
Scholarship Description
As part of the Biorisk project, two separate investigations will be linked to document the ecological water requirements of key plant species as the basis for wetland management decisions. The initial study site will be Toolibin Lake where vegetation is in various stages of decline, stabilisation and recovery. This provides an excellent opportunity to develop an understanding of the hydrological and water quality tolerances of key plant species. One of the two projects is ecophysiological and, through field trials and instrumentation of living trees (sapflow meters, isotopes etc) will investigate plant water use and water sources. The second, physiochemical project will explore relationships among soil type, soil moisture content, groundwater level, salinity dynamics and plant condition.
| Reference Number: | 3836 |
| Study Subject: | Physiochemical relationships between key plants and saturated and unsaturated zone hydrology |
| 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. 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, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, Botany, EARTH SCIENCES, Environmental sciences or Hydrology.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia. Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or permanent residents can apply.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact Daryll Richardson (Education Manager) Future farm Industries CRC Email: drichardson@agaveeducation.com.au |