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551-0344-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL
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Plant Microbiomes

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Julia Vorholt-Zambelli
Number of participants limited to 8. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:08:10

Abstract

Laboratory course. Research projects in the field of plant microbiomes are conducted in small groups. They address open questions related to plant microbiomes and include microbial community assembly, microbial interactions, plant protection and plant immunity.

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 microbiomes. Scientific writing in form of a research report.

Content

Research project in plant microbiomes. The techniques used will depend on the project, e.g. PCR, cloning, microbial community analysis via next-generation sequencing, plant inoculation experiments, phenotypic analyses, fluorescence microscopy, gene expression, metabolomics, bioinformatics

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
Grades are based on a written exam, a scientific report and an oral presentation.Students are obliged to be present throughout the block course.Cancellation: If you have to deregister from a course that has been assigned to you (just emergency reasons), please notify in written the course coordinator at least four weeks before the course starts, for courses in the 1st quarter, a cancellation period of one week applies. The study secretariat D-BIOL must also be informed (email CC [email protected]) so that the enrollment is deleted. Otherwise the course is considered as "failed".

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Plant Microbiomes
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 3rd quarter of the spring semester.
  • Tue 12:45-16:30 (HCI G 443)
  • Wed 07:45-16:30 (HCI G 443)
  • Thu 07:45-16:30 (HCI G 443)
  • Fri 07:45-16:30 (HCI G 443)
100 h semesterly

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