The course aims at giving the participants detailed interdisciplinary understanding of the function of plant-microbe interactions in general, with emphasis on bacterial, fungal and viral plant-pathogens as well as mutalistic symbioses such as mycorrhiza.The application of the biological knowledge in disease control will also be covered, in particular disease resistance and biological control. The precise content of the course will reflect the interests and needs of the participating students. Recent relevant publications within plant and microbial physiology, biochemistry, ecology, microbiology, molecular biology and pathology will be evaluated and discussed.Topics offered include the following:Birgit Jensen: Fungal endophytes and biological control
Carsten Pedersen: effectors> key fungal molecules for the successful pathogen
David B. Collinge: Is it really possible to make transgenic disease resistant plants and alternative biotechnological approaches? Fusarium interactions with cereals. CRK receptor-like protein kinases in plant stress responses.
Erik Dahl Kjær: Natural eveolutionary potential of trees to cope with new emerging pathogens
Mette Nicholaisen: Bacterial inoculants to improve plant growth and health. The plant microbiome – a breeding target for future crops?
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