Evolutionary guided engineering to improve C4 photosynthesis - AfS, ENWW
Lead Research Organisation:
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Department Name: Interdisciplinary Bioscience DTP
Abstract
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Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Steven Kelly (Primary Supervisor) |
Publications
Niklaus M
(2019)
The molecular evolution of C4 photosynthesis: opportunities for understanding and improving the world's most productive plants.
in Journal of experimental botany
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB/M011224/1 | 30/09/2015 | 31/03/2024 | |||
| 1807343 | Studentship | BB/M011224/1 | 30/09/2015 | 29/09/2019 |
| Description | I developed an algorithm that allows me to identify molecular sequence changes in protein-coding genes. I applied that algorithm to a large dataset of various plant species to find engineering targets to improve the efficiency of photosynthesis. These findings will contribute to our understanding where the limitations of photosynthesis are and subsequently improve the efficiency to create more yield in crop plants. |
| Exploitation Route | These findings are part of bioinformatics analysis pipeline. The next goal is to evaluate these sites in the lab to confirm that these targets do have an impact on photosynthetic efficiency. |
| Sectors | Agriculture Food and Drink Environment Manufacturing including Industrial Biotechology |
| Description | Plant Science Masterclass Series |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Plant Science Masterclasses for Schools University of Oxford Botanic Garden runs a popular programme of science activities for secondary science students in conjunction with Oxford University Museum of Natural History. In the last academic year 1548 A level students attended 26 events facilitated by 57 research scientists at various stages of their career. There are however, two issues we would like to address: • Plant science is underrepresented in the overall balance of programming for schools. • Current provision also is based largely on 'one off' events. Some pupils attend more than one event but there is little sustained contact with pupils that have a particular interest in biology. For these reasons University of Oxford Botanic Garden would like to offer a series of talks and discussions as opposed to one off events. With school students attending all sessions in the masterclass series it is possible to have more ambitious aims. • Students would experience high quality university teaching in an engaging and accessible format. • Students would have the opportunity to develop their understanding and express their opinions • Students would have the opportunity to explore the links between plant sciences and major global issues. • Students would be encouraged to apply for higher education courses with a significant amount of plant science content. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |