
CTP-SAI PHD PROJECTS
Recruitment for October 2024 entry
is now open
Reference CTP-SAI-064
Understanding genotypic variation in potato hybrid populations of root morphological and anatomical characteristics – identifying traits for a climate resilient potato.
Prof Tim George, The James Hutton Institute.
Dr Darren Wells, University of Nottingham
Dr Jonathan Atkinson, University of Nottingham
Dr MIchiel de Vries, Solynta
Dr Edwin van der Vossen, Solynta
Reference CTP-SAI-069
Exploration into creating bruise resilient ‘Maris Piper’ potatoes
Dr Sandra Landahl, Senior Research Fellow Postharvest Technology(Cranfield University)
Dr Emma Wallington, Head of Crop Transformation (NIAB)
Dr M.Carmen Alamar, Senior Lecturer Postharvest Biology (Cranfield University)
Ron Stobart (Sainsbury's)
Peter Craven (CUPGRA)
Reference CTP-SAI-074
Functional and Pharmacological Characterization of Insect Inositol-1,4,5-triphosphate Receptors
Prof. Graham Ladds (Dept. Pharmacology, Cambridge University),
Dr Taufiq Rahman (Dept. Pharmacology, Cambridge University),
James Goodchild (Syngenta, Jealott’s Hill Int. Res. Stn, Bracknell, UK),
Dr Federico Dapiaggi (Syngenta, Stein, Switzerland).
Reference CTP-SAI-075
Double legumes, multiple benefits? Ecosystem service benefits from combined faba bean (Vicia faba L.) and pea (Pisum sativum L.) crop-mixtures.
Dr Pete Iannetta (The James Hutton Institute),
Dr Jacqueline Hannam (Cranfield University),
Prof. Euan James (JHI),
Prof Wilfred Otten (Cranfield University).
Roger Vickers (Processors and Growers Research Organisation ; PGRO)