Thesis supervisor: Evelin Ramóna Péli
Location of studies (in Hungarian): University of Veterinary Abbreviation of location of studies: ATE
Description of the research topic:
The phenomenon of desiccation tolerance involves numerous poikilohydric groups such as algae, lichens, mosses, cyanobacteria, fungi, seeds and spores under dormancy and vascular plants. In contrast to this, most of the higher plants are not able to survive desiccation. However, the capability to cope with the harmful effect of the lack of water supply requires the complex integration of many adaptation mechanisms. Vascular plant species belonging to the same desiccation-tolerance strategy group produce different reactions, which reflect the degree of their adaptation ability. The main questions of the proposed project are: reveal of the regeneration ability of desiccation tolerant plant species following to be in long-term (20 years) desiccation state, of the background mechanisms of temporal dynamics referring to photosynthetic and catabolic activities, of the revival ability and investigate the regeneration degree. Investigations will seek identify substances and systems are important in mechanisms take part in maintenance the integrity of membranes and macromolecule structures during desiccation and prevent the oxidative damage during rehydration.
Further requirements: DVM or Biology degree, good command of English, basic biostatistics, creative thinking
Experience and knowledge in field ecology and plant ecology is an advantage.
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