In this course
- you will practice how to work independently,
- learn concepts of symbiosis and immunity,
- improve your computational skills,
- practice a range of bioinformatic methods associated with molecular plant microbe interactions.
- Trainer/in: Claude Becker
- Trainer/in: Macarena Marin Arancibia
The seminar genetics and society will be offered as an on-line seminar due to the current situation.
- Trainer/in: Claude Becker
Practical course Plant Innate Immunity July 5th through July 16th
This combined practical course and seminar will be delivered remotely and in the form of a theoretical practical. If possible, we will offer a blended practical course with some laboratory training.
The course "Plant Innate Immunity" will address two important biological questions:
1) What is the genetic distribution of MAMP recognition systems across the plant kingdom? And what are the genetic components of plant immunity that can be utilised in agriculture?
2) What are the genetic components of pattern-triggered immunity (PTI) missing in mutants of the model system A. thaliana? And what are the genetic components pathogens use to suppress plant immunity?
- Trainer/in: Silke Robatzek
- Trainer/in: Katarzyna Rybak
Seminar Mechanisms of the Innate Immune System June 9th and June 11th
The seminar will be delivered remotely.
The outcome of plant infection by micro-organisms can be striking and essential for survival. But what are the molecular mechanisms, by which plants defend infectious pathogens while retaining the ability to associate with beneficial microbes? In this seminar we will zoom into the PRR and NLR immune receptors. Reviewing, understanding and presenting the most recent research is used to gain knowledge on the origin, evolution, structure and signalling mechanisms required for the function of these receptors. A basis for this seminar is the lecture "Plant Innate Immunity".
- Trainer/in: Silke Robatzek
- Trainer/in: Katarzyna Rybak
Lecture Plant Innate Immunity Mondays from April 12th through July 12th
The lecture will be delivered in the form of interactive videos.
The aim of this lecture is
the comparative elucidation of molecular principles that enable eukaryotic host
cells to control microbial infections. We will discuss everything from genetic
aspects of pattern evolution to structural aspects in receptor-ligand binding
to biochemical aspects of kinase signalling that all contribute to host
adaptation and are key for immunity. While we focus on plant-microbe
interactions, you will see that there are common principles that have evolved
in most eukaryotic systems.
Skills
- Explain concepts and prime examples of the plant immune system, both in principle and theory.
- Demonstrate a genetic, molecular, biochemical and cell biology understanding of plant-microbe interactions.
- Discuss current knowledge and apply critical thinking to plant health and infectious diseases.
- Trainer/in: Silke Robatzek
- Trainer/in: Katarzyna Rybak