Investment
Investment
GRDC Code: UMU2302-007RSX
GRS (Brittany Robertson) Reducing stomatal density in barley to improve drought tolerance
This GRDC investment supports PhD candidate Brittany Robertson who is completing her PhD at Murdoch University in plant genetics via a GRDC Research Scholarship (GRS). Brittany is researching the characteristics of plant stomata (tiny pores on the surfaces of plant leaves) to improve barley drought tolerance, in addition to investigating key genes regulating photosynthesis to maximise yield.
A GRS supports PhD candidates in delivering innovative research that addresses constraints or builds opportunities for Australian grain growers to help improve their farm business sustainability and profitability. The three-year scholarship, worth over $35,000 per year, provides high-achieving students with the financial and industry support to complete their PhD in an area aligned with GRDC's RD&E Plan 2023-28.
- Project start date:
- 28/02/2023
- Project end date:
- 26/09/2025
- Crop type:
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- Not Crop Specific
- Organisation
- Murdoch University
- Region:
- North, South, West
- Project status
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Active