A combined molecular genetic, metabolic and sensory approach will be used to answer the following primary questions:
The information from the above questions will yield tools for developing commercial lettuce varieties with more appeal to the consumer palate and give a fundamental insight into the genetic basis of SL conjugate biosynthesis.
The project is expected to commence in October and will include a stipend to cover the students living expenses at the University of Reading and Rothamsted Research (Hertfordshire).
The student will be expected to spend time at both institutions.
For more details of the project please contact Dr Carol Wagstaff at the Department of Food Biosciences, University of Reading (c.wagstaff [at] reading.ac.uk) or Dr Mike Beale at Rothamsted Research (mike.beale [at] bbsrc.ac.uk).
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