940328 Molecular phytopathology

Type
Lecture and exercise
Semester hours
3
Lecturer (assistant)
Adam, Gerhard , Wieczorek, Krzysztof , Svoboda, Thomas , Wiesenberger, Gerlinde
Organisation
Offered in
Wintersemester 2024/25
Languages of instruction
Englisch
Content

The course will take place at UFT (Tulln) in December 2024: modules by Adam, Svoboda and Wiesenberger will be held interdigitated from December 9 til 18, the fourth part (Wieczorek) on December 19 and 20. For a detailed time schedule please contact gerlinde.wiesenberger@boku.ac.at

An informational (mandatory) meeting will be held on November 5, 2024 at 4pm (16:00)


https://bokuvienna.zoom.us/j/64125489171?pwd=TjkmbPUw8jhyOURH4iSapj2GlaLN1h.1


Adam: Bioassay Cochliobolus T-toxin, Fusarium mycotoxins (Trichothecenes und zearalenone). Polyketide biosynthesis. Plant detoxification genes

Svoboda: Gibberella fujikuroi infection of rice and secondary metabolites

Wiesenberger: Fusarium species - overview, molecular species identification.
Transformation of Fusarium graminearum, plant infection

Wieczorek: Plant-parasitic nematodes and plant defense responses
Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

Getting hands on experience and an overview about the scientific fields of the participating groups.

Classical and molecular Fusarium Identification, basic knowledge on mycotoxins and toxicity assays as well as introduction to nematods (Methods: PCR/RT-PCR, Agar diffusion test, reporter genes etc., Fusarium transformation, plant infections)
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.