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551-0344-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL
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Plant-Microbe Interactions

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Hans-Martin Fischer, Prof. Dr. Julia Vorholt-Zambelli
Examiners: Prof. Dr. Julia Vorholt-Zambelli
Number of participants limited to 10. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:41:03

Abstract

Lab course. In small groups projects of relevance to current research questions in the field of plant-microbe interactions are addressed.

Objective

Introduction to relevant subjects of the biology of plant-associated microorganisms. Training in practical work in a research laboratory. Exposure to current research topics in the field of plant-microbe interactions. Scientific writing in form of a research report.

Content

Research project on plant-associated microorganisms (i.e. Bradyrhizobium, Methylobacterium, Sphingomonas). The techniques used will depend on the project, e.g. PCR, cloning, community analysis, plant inoculation experiments, phenotypic analysis, plant transformation, (fluorescence) microscopy, monitoring gene expression

Resources

Lecture Notes

none

Literature

Will be provided for each of the projects at the beginning of the course.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Examinations are in German or English.Es wird nur der hauptverantwortliche Examinator aufgeführt. Weitere Examinatoren: Die oben aufgeführten Dozierenden.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Plant-Microbe Interactions
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 3rd quarter of the spring semester.
  • Tue 12:45-16:30 (HCI F 433)
  • Wed 07:45-16:30 (HCI F 433)
  • Thu 07:45-16:30 (HCI F 433)
  • Fri 07:45-16:30 (HCI F 433)
100 h semesterly

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