Molecular Phytopathology
Prof. Dr. Ralph Hückelhoven
Molecular and cell biological analysis of host parasite interactions
Plant Peptide Signalling
Dr. Martin Stegmann
Regulation of plant immunity and disease susceptibility by endogenous peptides
Epidemiology and Integrated Plant Protection
Prof. Dr. Ralph Hückelhoven, Dr. Hans Hausladen (at PTC)
Analysis of pathogen biology on agricultural crop plants, development of strategies for integrated control measures
MAMP Triggered Immunity
Prof. Dr. Stefanie Ranf
Identification of MAMP-receptors, kinase signalling, Ca2+ and ROS measurements
Evolution of Plant Immunity and Microbial Pathogenicity
Prof. Dr. Remco Stam
Nature and function of co-evolution of palnts and pathogens
Applied Biochemistry
Dr. Harald Schempp
Generation, measurement, reaction mechanisms, enzymology of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in vitro and in vivo. Role of ROS in peroxidase and photodynamic reactions, in host pathogen interactions and inflammation. Evaluation of antioxidant capacities of natural products.