I work in both Animal and Plant Sciences with David Beerling and MBB with Stuart Casson and Julie Gray
Rising atmospheric CO2 has been shown to have an effect on development of stomata of many plant species, leading in many cases to lower stomatal densities (SD) in elevated CO2. This reduction in stomata can be an advantage to the plant, through a reduction in water loss and increased water use efficiency, or a hindrance, as a reduction in water loss can lead to elevated leaf temperatures and heat stress. Despite this response to CO2 being well known, relatively little is known about the genes involved in the changes that lead to altered SD in elevated CO2. To fill more of the gaps, I am using Multiparent Advanced Generational Inter-Cross (MAGIC) Arabidopsis, a series of recombinant inbred lines, to attempt to identify Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL). |
Awards
Finalist Environment Yes
Second Place Northern Biotech Consultancy Competition
Robert Hill Symposium 1st place poster
Second Place Northern Biotech Consultancy Competition
Robert Hill Symposium 1st place poster