Daisy Dobrijevic - PhD student
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Blog
http://daisydobrijevic.wixsite.com/daisydobrijevic
Research summary
Current climatic models are predicting a more variable climate worldwide however, valuable parameters such as plant responses to changes in relative humidity are unknown. My research will be looking at the effects of relative humidity on Maize, giving a whole plant perspective. I plan on looking at above-ground processes including potential changes in photosynthesis, respiration and stomatal conductance, as well as below-ground changes in root architecture and nutrient uptake potential.
My Background
Prior to joining the BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership at The University of Nottingham in 2016, I completed my undergraduate degree in Environmental Science (MSci) at The University of Nottingham. During my environmental science degree I conducted research projects looking into the potential thermal acclimation of soil heterotrophic respiration in UK peat soils and also stomatal responses to elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide: adaptation vs acclimation. I have participated in field work in the Malaysian rainforest, looking at how the local Orang Asli tribe living practises are effecting the flora and fauna of the region. I have also conducted field work in Abisko National Park, Sweden, investigating the potential effects of climate change on the arctic ecology and carbon sequestration of vulnerable areas.
Country of birth: United Kingdom
Hobbies: Anything outdoors, photography and ice skating
A weird fact: I appear on two official Top Trump cards for the National Space Centre, Leicester.
[email protected]
Blog
http://daisydobrijevic.wixsite.com/daisydobrijevic
Research summary
Current climatic models are predicting a more variable climate worldwide however, valuable parameters such as plant responses to changes in relative humidity are unknown. My research will be looking at the effects of relative humidity on Maize, giving a whole plant perspective. I plan on looking at above-ground processes including potential changes in photosynthesis, respiration and stomatal conductance, as well as below-ground changes in root architecture and nutrient uptake potential.
My Background
Prior to joining the BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership at The University of Nottingham in 2016, I completed my undergraduate degree in Environmental Science (MSci) at The University of Nottingham. During my environmental science degree I conducted research projects looking into the potential thermal acclimation of soil heterotrophic respiration in UK peat soils and also stomatal responses to elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide: adaptation vs acclimation. I have participated in field work in the Malaysian rainforest, looking at how the local Orang Asli tribe living practises are effecting the flora and fauna of the region. I have also conducted field work in Abisko National Park, Sweden, investigating the potential effects of climate change on the arctic ecology and carbon sequestration of vulnerable areas.
Country of birth: United Kingdom
Hobbies: Anything outdoors, photography and ice skating
A weird fact: I appear on two official Top Trump cards for the National Space Centre, Leicester.