Biology and genetics of reproduction in filamentous fungi
Fact file
| Duration |
Three to four years full-time |
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| Eligibility |
Self-funded; Home, EU or International Students |
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| Supervisor(s) |
Professor Paul Dyer
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| Application deadline |
No deadline |
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About the project
Filamentous fungi are of importance in the food, industrial and medical sectors and have important roles in the ecology of natural ecosystems. This project aims firstly to gain knowledge relating to the physiological and molecular-genetic mechanisms controlling reproduction in fungi. This is especially as applied to the evolution and regulation of sexual reproduction in ascomycete fungi such as Aspergillus and Penicillium species, and also lichen-forming fungi. It is hoped that an improved understanding of mechanisms underlying sex and mating will lead to new strategies for strain improvement and the control of fungal diseases. Secondly, this project aims to use the sexual cycle to study the biology of genetic traits of interest relating to fungicide resistance, food production and production of industrial metabolites of interest. A combination of classical microbiology and genetics and modern molecular and genomic techniques are being used in these investigations.
Funding notes
This project is available to self-funded students. Home applicants should contact the supervisor to determine the current funding status for this project. EU applicants should visit the Graduate School webpages for information on specific EU scholarships. International applicants should visit our International Research Scholarships page for information regarding fees and funding at the University.
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Biology and genetics of reproduction in filamentous fungi