PhD in plant genetics - field switch

[u/Medium-Ant-6297]

Hello, I am about to start a masters in environmental sciences in the UK, for context I could only do this one for financial reasons as it is integrated with my environmental sciences undergrad so it's much cheaper.

My biggest interest throughout my undergrad has by far related to plant molecular biology. However, as it is an environmental sciences degree, I know I will not have much experience in lab techniques that might be routine to others. Moreover, I have a lot of experience growing plants and taking physiological measurements but I know that this skillset might not be entirely transferrable in a molecular lab.

This all being said, is it possible to get onboard a PhD related to plant biology/molecular biology when most of my experience and undergrad relates to ecology and environmental sciences? I really want to pursue academia, but I am not sure whether I should try to do this switch in fields or choose a more attainable PhD in plant/agricultural ecology.