PhD in Exploiting Pathogen Interactions to Boost Potato Defence and Develop Sustainable Pest Management Solutions Harper Adams University in United Kingdom

PhD opportunity in Agricultural Sciences / Plant Pathology / Biology at Harper Adams University and the James Hutton Institute . This fully funded PhD is part of the CIC-START industrial doctoral training programme and focuses on pathogen interactions in potato systems to improve potato defence and develop sustainable pest management solutions. The project investigates how potato cyst nematodes (Globodera spp.) , Pectobacterium spp. (blackleg/soft rot), and related pathogens interact with host p...

PhD Studentship: Hidden Pest-Pathogen Alliances: Unravelling the Mechanisms of Aphid-Fungal Cooperation on Wheat This PhD studentship at the University of Nottingham focuses on plant pathology , agriculture , and biology , specifically the interactions between aphids, fungal pathogens, and wheat. The project aims to uncover the mechanisms behind pest-pathogen cooperation and its impact on crop health. Deadline: 17 August 2026 Start date: 1 October 2026 Duration: 48 months How to apply: Send a CV...

PhD studentship available on Hidden Pest-Pathogen Alliances: Unravelling the Mechanisms of Aphid-Fungal Cooperation on Wheat . This project sits at the intersection of Agriculture , Biology , and plant health research, with a focus on aphid-fungal interactions, pest-pathogen cooperation, and wheat protection. The opportunity is associated with the University of Nottingham and is supervised by Prof Rumiana Ray . The award duration is 48 months , with a start date of 01/10/2026 . The post does not...

PhD opportunity at the University of Melbourne in a research area connected to molecular plant pathology . The post is shared by Dibya Bhatta , who is a PhD Candidate at The Australian National University and appears to be the announcer/poster rather than the recruiting academic. The opportunity is relevant for students interested in biology , agriculture , and related plant disease research topics. No detailed project description, supervisor list, funding package, eligibility criteria, or deadl...

RCTT Research Academy shares a PhD opportunity in France with CIRAD and INRAE as part of the BANA+ project . The doctoral thesis focuses on the mechanisms of post-harvest browning in bananas . The research approach combines physiology , biochemistry , and molecular biology to better understand the trait and support the development of more efficient banana varieties adapted to agroecological systems . This project is relevant for students interested in biology , agriculture , fruit quality , and ...