Identification of candidate genes for tolerance to basal stem rot in tropical oil palms
Identification of candidate genes for tolerance to basal stem rot in tropical oil palms. This research is part of an ACIAR-funded project partnering with Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Location: St Lucia, Solomon Islands
Expected outcomes: laboratory skills in one or more of: PCR, qPCR, starch and protein assays, DNA sequencing, transcriptome analysis/fungal culture experiments. Computer-based skills in bioinformatics
Supervisors: Professor Ian Godwin, Dr Agnieszka Mudge
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