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Jennifer Rowntree

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Dr Jennifer Rowntree

 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8249-8057

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    I am an ecological geneticist with a background in plant ecology. I am interested in the genetics of species interactions and use molecular tools to answer ecological questions. I work across a wide variety of systems (plants, pollinators, herbivores, microbes) and biomes (temperate and tropical) and use molecular, experimental and field approaches to answer questions.

    Current projects include understanding the population and conservation genetics of coastal plants (mangroves) for adaptation and restoration, improving ex situ conservation and reintroduction success of endangered plants (bryophytes, carnivorous plants) and developing molecular tools for the for the quantification of biodiversity in human influenced environments (soil health in agriculture, plant-pollinator networks).

    I am interested in complex problems that require a cross-disciplinary approach and am deputy director of the Research England funded Centre of Research excellence in Intelligent and Sustainable Systems (CRISPS). I am a co-investigator on the NERC UK Treescapes: Voices of the Future project and a member of the University of Plymouth Environmental Land Management Strategic Knowledge Exchange Hub (ELMS-Exchange).

     

    Roles on external bodies

    Member of IUCN SSC for Bryophytes (ex situ expert)

    NERC Peer Review College and panel member

    Supervised research degrees

    Current students

    Caroline Millan (PhD) Understanding the primary drivers for seagrass (Zostera marina) recovery and regeneration.

    Cornelia Gwatidzo (PhD) Developing an integrated tool to assess soil health in agricultural settings.

    Izadora Kervin (PhD), Developing capacity in ex situ conservation for threatened bryophytes.

    Lydia Bunn (PhD), Restoring resilient mangroves - can consideration of genetic diversity improve success?

    Olivia Murrell (PhD based at MMU and Chester Zoo),  The conservation status and genetic diversity of Nepenthes in ex situ collections.

    Sree Raveendran (ResM) Unlocking the code - using genetics to better understand seagraa population dynamics and informa seagrass conservation.

    Rebecca Foster (ResM), The effect of salinity and genetic background on root traits in the black mangrove Avicennia germinans.

    Alumni

    (primary supervisor)

    2021 - John Paul Kennedy (PhD) - Genetic Insights into Climate-Driven Range Expansion of a Coastal Foundation Species - Manchester Metropolitan University
    2021 - Marciana Galambao (PhD) - Population Genetics, Endosymbionts and Bunchy Top Virus - Studies of Banana Aphid (Pentalonia sp.) in the Philippines - Manchester Metropolitan University - Newton fund
    2020 - Emily Schofield (PhD) - Temporal Dynamism, Soil Processes and Niche Complementary: Novel Approaches to Understanding Diversity-Function relationships - Manchester Metropolitan University - joint funding with the James Hutton Institute
    2020 - Calum Bridson (PhD) - Interactions between Insect Gut Microbiota and the Environment - University of Manchester - BBSRC DTP
    2019 - Graeme Fox (PhD) - Developments in Next-Generation Sequencing and Bioinformatics for Ecological Genetics - Manchester Metropolitan University
    2019 - Hayley Craig (PhD) - Factors Affecting the Composition, Diversity and Function of Bacterial Communities in Mangrove Soils - University of Manchester - NERC DTP
    2017 - Katie Hunter (MPhil) - The Development of Molecular Techniques for the Conservation of Captive Elasmobranchs - University of Manchester
    2013 - Richard Sands (MPhil) - Keeping the Bees Buzzing: Improving the Effectiveness of Nectar and Pollen Mixes - University of Manchester

    (co-supervisor)

    2023 - Xaali O'Reilly-Berkeley (PhD) Community Genetics in Complex Ecological Systems - Manchester Metropolitan University
    2022 - Jodies Bates (PhD) - Assessing the Bacterial Zoonotic Risks Associated with the Pet Trade - Manchester Metropolitan University - joint funding with World Animal Protection
    2021 - Agnessa Lundy (MRes) - Rhizophora mangle(Red Mangrove) Population Genetic Structure in The Bahamas - Manchester Metropolitan University
    2021 - Steven Canty (PhD) - Management of Marine Resources in the Mesoamerican Reef Ecosystem - Manchester Metropolitan University
    2018 - Oliver Hughes (PhD) - Orchid-Mycorrhiza Relationships, Propagation of Terrestrial and Epiphytic Orchids from Seed - Manchester Metropolitan University - joint funding with Chester Zoo
    2016 - Daniel Lopez (MPhil) - Terrestrial Mammal Communities in Tropical Rainforests of Ecuador - University of Manchester

     

    Teaching interests

    Introduction to Biological Sciences (BIOL119Z) - Module lead

    Ecology Field Course (BIOL219Z) - Module lead

    Sustainable Agriculture (BIO5133) - Module lead

    Contemporary Zoo Management (ANIM5006)

    Conservation Ecology and Society (ANIM5008)

     

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
      SDG 2 Zero Hunger
    2. SDG 4 - Quality Education
      SDG 4 Quality Education
    3. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
      SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
    4. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
      SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
    5. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
      SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
    6. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
      SDG 14 Life Below Water
    7. SDG 15 - Life on Land
      SDG 15 Life on Land
    8. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
      SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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    • OpenCLIM_LANDS: Open Evaluation of Climate-resilient Interventions for Land Management, Soil Health and Net Zero

      Warren, R. R. (PI - Principal Investigator), Mao, L. L. (CoI - Co-Investigator), He, Y. Y. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Lovett, A. A. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Reid, B. B. (PI - Principal Investigator), Vaughan, N. N. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Price, J. J. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Jenkins, K. K. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Butler, S. S. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Minns, A. A. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Massimino, D. D. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Pearce-higgins, J. J. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Finch, T. T. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Robson, C. C. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Ford, A. A. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Perkins, B. B. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Redhead, J. J. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Pywell, R. R. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Kelly, C. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Rowntree, J. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Blake, W. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Quince, C. C. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Hildebrand, F. F. (CoI - Co-Investigator) & Lowe, J. J. (CoI - Co-Investigator)

      Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

      31/07/24 → 30/07/27

      Project: Research

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