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Understanding how leaves develop

Summary

Plants utilize "boundaries" of genes expression to help decide where to position and how to shape leaves. This project will investigate how these boundaries control plant development. It will utilize confocal microscopy and molecular genetics to investigate plant development in a dynamic manner.

Supervisor

Associate Professor Marcus Heisler.

Research location

School of Life and Environmental Sciences

Program type

PHD

Synopsis

During the formation of complex organisms some tissues play an important organizing role through long-range signalling. In plants, such an organizer is thought to control both leaf shape and position. 

This project will investigate how the leaf organizer is formed and how it signals to surrounding tissues to control development.

The project will utilize confocal-based imaging and molecular genetics to perturb and analyse the role of different genes and signals.

Additional information

In addition to the academic requirements set out in the Science Postgraduate Handbook, you may be required to satisfy a number of inherent requirements to complete this degree. Example of inherent requirement may include:

  • Confidential disclosure and registration of a disability that may hinder your performance in your degree;
  • Confidential disclosure of a pre-existing or current medical condition that may hinder your performance in your degree (e.g. heart disease, pace-maker, significant immune suppression, diabetes, vertigo, etc.);
  • Ability to perform independently and/or with minimal supervision;
  • Ability to undertake certain physical tasks (e.g. heavy lifting);
  • Ability to undertake observatory, sensory and communication tasks;
  • Ability to spend time at remote sites (e.g. One Tree Island, Narrabri and Camden);
  • Ability to work in confined spaces or at heights;
  • Ability to operate heavy machinery (e.g. farming equipment);
  • Hold or acquire an Australian driver’s licence;
  • Hold a current scuba diving license;
  • Hold a current Working with Children Check;
  • Meet initial and ongoing immunisation requirements (e.g. Q-Fever, Vaccinia virus, Hepatitis, etc.)

You must consult with your nominated supervisor regarding any identified inherent requirements before completing your application.

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Opportunity ID

The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 2370

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