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Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil @sheffieldpps.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Impacts of plant + pest identities on functionality of mycorrhizal networks buff.ly/4fLhFWX Investigate how plant neighbours influence mycorrhizal fungal networks and plant defences, giving insights intoresilience/functioning of ecosystems. k.j.field@sheffield.ac.uk @katiefield4.bsky.social

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Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil @sheffieldpps.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Making scents of plant pollination: how plant stress affects pollinators buff.ly/4eSAKoV Environmental change means plants face increased stress. You’ll study how pollinator-plant interactions are affected by multiple stresses. led by stuart.campbell@sheffield.ac.uk @evoeco.bsky.social

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Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil @sheffieldpps.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

EpiPlasticity: ecological and evolutionary significance of epigenetic defence plasticity buff.ly/4gbdMKA Ever wondered how plants, without a brain, cope with concurrent stresses from diseases, poor nutrition and drought? This PhD lets you address this question. Led by j.ton@sheffield.ac.uk

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Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil @sheffieldpps.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Assessing roles of upland fires in air pollution and public health in the UK buff.ly/4ipvWdN Moorland fires are increasingly common across UK uplands. You will play a crucial role in understanding how these impact air quality, carbon cycling, +human health. Led by m.valmartin@sheffield.ac.uk

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Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil @sheffieldpps.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Determining role of FNR location in photoprotection of photosystem I buff.ly/4imFBBM Life depends on photosynthesis; you will study a key photoprotective regulatory mechanism controlling electrical current flow between photosystems matt.johnson@sheffield.ac.uk @profmattjohnson.bsky.social

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Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil @sheffieldpps.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Signalling complexes + cell wall changes during plant reproduction buff.ly/3CZnFN6 Plant cells undergo huge changes during fertilisation, including at cell walls. You will study these changes, finding new insights in reproduction. lisa.m.smith@sheffield.ac.uk @plantylisasmith.bsky.social

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Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil @sheffieldpps.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Optimising wheat-fungal symbioses for enhanced nutrition+sustainability buff.ly/4gbcEXm Investigate how an underexplored group of fungi (Mucoromycotina) can improve nutrient uptake in wheat, one of the world’s most important crops. led by k.j.field@sheffield.ac.uk @katiefield4.bsky.social

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Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil @sheffieldpps.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Primed for Protection: Cell Wall Modifications in Plant Defence/Immunity buff.ly/49b9zEm Cell wall fragments can activate plant immunity. You will study how changes in wall chemistry enable plants to mount a stronger immune response. led by s.amsbury@sheffield.ac.uk @samamsbury.bsky.social

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Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil @sheffieldpps.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Exploring Structure/Dynamics of Complex I + ATP Synthase in Phototrophic Bacteria buff.ly/418auDA Photosynthesis is essential for life on Earth. With cryo-EM/advanced biochem we will unravel structure/function of photosynthetic enzymes in purple bacteria. led by a.hitchcock@sheffield.ac.uk

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Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil @sheffieldpps.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

First up: The Functional Role of the Epidermis in Stomatal Function buff.ly/3Vg3wsF Explore how epidermal cells that neighbour stomata influence stomatal mechanics and plant gas exchange, combining molecular biology, microscopy, and modelling. With Andrew Fleming a.fleming@sheffield.ac.uk

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Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil @sheffieldpps.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

PPS are excited to be visited by Alicia Gomez Fernandez for a seminar today to learn about Crop Trait Evolution and Ecological Characterization of Crop Wild Progenitors. Hosted by @colinplants.bsky.social

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Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil @sheffieldpps.bsky.social · 14/10/2024

Great to host @thepallavisingh.bsky.social today @sheffielduni.bsky.social talking about “Enhancing water use efficiency in crops”

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Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil @sheffieldpps.bsky.social · 20/02/2024

Merlin Sheldrake giving a PPS external seminar today to a packed room on how fungi make our world. #PlantScience #Fungi

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