The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.
Abstract
Lab course. In small groups projects of relevance to current research questions in the field of plant-microbe interactions are addressed.
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-microbe interactions. Scientific writing in form of a research report.
Content
Research project on plant-associated microorganisms (i.e. Bradyrhizobium, Methylobacterium, Sphingomonas). The techniques used will depend on the project, e.g. PCR, cloning, community analysis, plant inoculation experiments, phenotypic analysis, plant transformation, (fluorescence) microscopy, monitoring gene expression
Lecture notes
none
Literature
Will be provided for each of the projects at the beginning of the course.