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> Biological control of pathogens by fungi OR Fungal endophytes and biological controlCarsten Pedersen> effectors: key fungal molecules for the successful pathogen
Chatchai Kosawang> Research and approaches for emerging forest diseasesDavid B. Collinge> CRK receptor-like protein kinases in plant stress responses OR Fusarium interactions with cereals OR Is it really possible to make transgenic disease resistant plants and alternative biotechnological approaches?Erik Dahl Kjær Natural> evolutionary potential of trees to cope with new emerging pathogensHans Thordal-Christensen> Plant pathogen defence signallingMette Nicholaisen> Bacterial inoculants to improve plant growth and health OR The plant microbiome – a breeding target for future crops?Nicolai Vitt Meyling> Plant-fungi-insect interactionsRasmus Kjøller> Establishment of mycorrhizal communitiesThomas Georg Roitsch> Contribution of plant primary metabolism and metabolic control to plant-pathogen interactions OR Non-invasive phenotyping of plant-pathogen interactions
Kathrin Rousk> Bryophyte-bacteria associations in natural ecosystems
A level (5ECTS): Weekly tutorials, lectures and seminars based on selected literature including scientific review articles and primary papers as specified in the course curriculum. In some cases practical demonstrations. Choice, preparation and presentation of selected topics by the participants will be emphasised. Active participation in seminars and oral presentation of seminar topics during the course is required and will be assessed. Preparation of research seminar, journal club and lecture.B level (5ECTS): In addition to the above, a term paper is prepared on a topic relevant to research studies which draws on the curriculum.
Birgit Jensen, Carsten Pedersen, Chatchai Kosawang, David B. Collinge, Erik Dahl Kjær, Hans Thordal-Christensen, Mette H. Nicholaisen, , Nicolai Vitt Meyling, Rasmus Kjøller, Thomas Georg Roitsch; Katrin Rousk
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