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.
- Teacher: Silke Robatzek
- Teacher: Katarzyna Rybak