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out soil sampling fieldwork in agricultural ecosystems. Process and analyse soil samples for carbon. Liaise and assist the PI and members of the research group as required in the execution of research
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enhance long-term storage of carbon in agricultural soils, without compromising on seed yield. However, genetically modified crops remain controversial, and the student will also explore emerging methods
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of agricultural weeds to herbicdes from an eco-evolutionary perspective. This project will develop models for the evolution of herbicide resistance that combines field data and computer models. The aim is to
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carbon”): there is three times as much carbon stored in soil than in the atmosphere as CO2. Presence of organic carbon is essential for the stability and fertility of soils. However, intensive agriculture
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(through microbes’ role in global carbon cycling) and agriculture (by helping us to suppress soil pathogens and boost nitrogen-fixing organisms). As part of the project, you will have the opportunity
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accepted all year round Details Precision agriculture, a data-driven approach to farming, relies on accurate and timely information about soil properties. Neutron and gamma ray sensing offers a non
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decision will be unable to be made without this information. References Milla, R., Osborne, C.P. (2021) Crop origins explain variation in global agricultural relevance. Nature Plants, 7, 598-607. https
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process. As other industries such as energy and agriculture reduce their share of emissions, cement production may account for nearly a quarter of all human-driven CO₂ emissions by 2050. Supplementary
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Elisabeth Bowman Application Deadline: Applications accepted all year round Details The widespread loss of native vegetation over centuries, driven by deforestation for agriculture, urbanisation, and
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, especially agricultural fertilizers, where the possibility of fire or explosion during the production, storage and transport processes is a major safety consideration. Issues still remain concerning