• Fungal compounds as “Plant biologicals”: We explore the possibilities for a biotechnological utilization of fungal compounds targeting the plasma membrane H⁺-ATPase, an essential enzyme for the plant.

• Small signaling peptides: We work specifically with RALF and PSY1 peptides, their receptors and down-stream signaling.

• Cellular ion fluxes: We study the role of H⁺ and Ca²⁺ -fluxes in plant and fungal cells as response to both biotic and abiotic stimuli.

• Plant and fungal receptors for bacterial outer cell wall molecules: We analyse the chemical structures and synthesis of some of these bacterial molecules and their downstream effects in planta.

For students wishing to work within these topics M.Sc. and B.Sc. projects are currently available. Please contact Anja Fuglsang atf@plen.ku.dk or Mari-Anne Newman mari@plen.ku.dk

PlantsGoImmune: Fungal pathogens secrete hundreds of effector proteins to promote disease. By using a yeast-based screen, we aim at identifying molecular effector targets and elucidate the mechanism of the effectors. Identification of effector mechanisms will be used in the development of crops with improved resistance towards pathogens.

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