John Carr
Professor · University of Cambridge · University of Cambridge
Quick answer: John Carr is Professor at University of Cambridge. John Carr shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Prospective postgraduate students are required to apply through the University's Applicant Portal. For information on how to apply, including course entry requirements, deadlines and application fees, visit the Postgraduate Admissions website. For a list of current available PhD projects, please visit: Available projects | Department of Plant Sciences.
Research interests
Plant defence against pathogens, particularly viruses; defensive signalling mediated by salicylic acid, jasmonic acid and other signals; RNA silencing in antiviral defence and plant defensive signal transduction; how viruses evade, exploit and manipulate host plant defensive systems; interactions between viral proteins with host factors and other viral proteins; virus-induced changes in host developmental and biochemical phenotype; virus-plant-insect interactions; translation of basic research into methods to increase crop yield and decrease losses to disease; virus-induced changes in host ability to withstand abiotic stresses; insect-pathogenic viruses exploiting plants as vectors.
Frequently asked questions
Is John Carr hiring PhD students at University of Cambridge?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, John Carr's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Prospective postgraduate students are required to apply through the University's Applicant Portal. For information on how to apply, including course entry requirements, deadlines and application fees,.
What does John Carr research?
Plant defence against pathogens, particularly viruses; defensive signalling mediated by salicylic acid, jasmonic acid and other signals; RNA silencing in antiviral defence and plant defensive signal transduction; how viruses evade, exploit and manipulate host plant defensive systems; interactions be
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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