Impacts of plant + pest identities on functionality of mycorrhizal networks
https://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

Making scents of plant pollination: how plant stress affects pollinators https://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

EpiPlasticity: ecological and evolutionary significance of epigenetic defence plasticity https://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

Assessing roles of upland fires in air pollution and public health in the UK https://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

Determining role of FNR location in photoprotection of photosystem I https://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

Signalling complexes + cell wall changes during plant reproduction https://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

Optimising wheat-fungal symbioses for enhanced nutrition+sustainability
https://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

Primed for Protection: Cell Wall Modifications in Plant Defence/Immunity https://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

Exploring Structure/Dynamics of Complex I + ATP Synthase in Phototrophic Bacteria https://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

First up: The Functional Role of the Epidermis in Stomatal Function https://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

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

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

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