Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Subject "Botany and plant science"
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The ecology and conservation of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Bearberry heath habitats in the Burren, Western Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2018-06-15)This thesis focuses on Arctostaphylos uva-ursi and co-occurring species within vulnerable habitats in the Burren region of western Ireland. The objectives of this research were: to describe the plant communities; to monitor ... -
Identification of plant-specific components of the Polycomb Group pathway and their roles in the regulation of Arabidopsis thaliana development
(NUI Galway, 2019-09-30)The knowledge about Arabidopsis thaliana developmental life cycle is deep in broad strokes. Nevertheless, the mechanisms that fine tune these phase transitions are still poorly described. One of these mechanisms is the ... -
Irish seagrass ecology and habitat mapping in the context of climate change
(NUI Galway, 2019-01-28)Seagrasses play an important ecological role worldwide, providing numerous ecosystems services. Zostera marina is a dominant meadow-forming seagrass in temperate regions in the northern hemisphere, including Irish coasts. ...