PhD in Bioinformatics

This project aims to investigate how apomictic reproduction influences genomic diversity, regulatory dynamics, and evolutionary adaptability compared to sexual reproduction in natural (wild) plant populations. We will address two questions: (1) Does apomixis act as a transitional “safety net” mechanism post-shock that enables hybrid persistence and genomic stabilisation?; (2) Does apomixis constrain the long-term adaptability and evolutionary potential of the lineage?