Genomics
Core Competencies
Differential analysis of gene activity in contrasting plant material
Candidate gene validation in different genotypes/varieties/batches
Identification of molecular markers as breeding and diagnostic tools
Development of qPCR-based assays
Exemplary Topics
Cell specificity of C4 photosynthesis
Gene-mediated drought stress tolerance in Zea mays
Seed analyses for batch-specific field emergence quality
Salt stress tolerance in Vitis vinifera
Causes of metabolic herbicide resistance in Alopecurus myosuroides
Molecular genetic basis of low vicin/convicin content in Vicia faba