Singapore daisy floodwater dynamics

Theme: Ecology genetics and evolution, Zoology and wildlife biology 

Description: Singapore Daisy (Sphagneticola trilobata) is a vigorous groundcover originally from Mexico which has become an environmental weed in Queensland. Separated sections of stem are capable of developing roots and growing entirely new plants, which has been assumed to be the main mechanism of replication and dispersal of this species in its invasive range. Plants also flower prolifically and produce viable seed. Given the propensity of this species to aggressively invade riparian zones in Queensland, it may rely heavily on water-assisted dispersal to spread its propagules. This project would be a lab-based study to investigate and understand the ability of S. trilobata propagules to survive and disperse in water.

Additional Information: You will spend a substantial component of your Honours year with associate supervisors from Biosecurity Queensland, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland Government, based at the Boggo Road EcoSciences Precinct. Your principal supervisor (Gurion Ang) will support your professional development and writing. 

Contact: Dr Gurion Ang