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551-0344-00L

Plant Microbiomes

Number of participants limited to 8. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-07-21 00:35:14

Abstract

Laboratory course. Research projects in the area of plant microbiomes are conducted in small teams. They address current topics related to plant microbiomes, including 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.

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