Comparative Metabolomics Reveals Biogenesis of Ascarosides
Frank Schroeder’s group recently published manuscript describes the use of an MS/MS-based screen to investigate a class of signaling molecules recently identified in the model organism C. elegans.
At the Frontline of a Plant-Pathogen Molecular Arms Race
Research published by Greg Martin in the journal Cell Host & Microbe presents clear evidence of a molecular arms race or coevolution between a host plant and a pathogen.
Georg Jander Receives Award to Reduce Pesticide Pollution
Up to 30 percent of agricultural productivity is lost to insects and disease.
Sorina Popescu Featured in The Plant Cell
Dr. Popescu’s study finds that two reticulon proteins modulate the transport of an immune receptor to the cell membrane.
Georg Jander Featured in The Plant Cell
Dr. Jander’s work identifies the nonprotein amino acid N?-acetylornithine and an acetyltransferase that synthesizes it in Arabidopsis thaliana, thus revealing a new methyl jasmonate-inducible defense response.
Plants under Attack: Discoveries That May Lead to Plants Better Able to Withstand Pathog
Receptors in the plasma membrane of plant cells are critical for recognizing pathogens, but how they get there is poorly understood. Dr.Sorina Popescu’s research could help.
Dr. Lisa Meihls Awarded USDA/NIFA Grant
Dr. Lisa Meihls of Georg Jander’s lab was awarded a $130,000 USDA/NIFA grant to study molecular mechanisms of resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb1 toxin in Diabrotica virgifera (western corn root worm).
Salmonella and Tomato Infection Interactions to Be Investigated
Salmonella bacteria cause 1.4 million cases of food poisoning in the United States each year.
Dr. Jim Giovannoni Receives Agricultural Research Service Award
Jim Giovannoni was one of four ASPB members to be honored by awards from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
Maria Harrison Named William H. Crocker Scientist
At its May meeting, the BTI Board of Directors named Maria Harrison as the William H. Crocker Scientist.
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