Molecular and Developmental Genetics



Profile of the group
Questions that we address include the function of bacterial virulence proteins, the mechanism of DNA integration into the plant genome and the role of the plant growth regulator auxin in tumor formation and plant development.
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Latest finding
Reversible phosphorylation of conserved motifs in the PIN1 auxin transporter by the PINOID protein kinase is required for proper PIN1 polar targeting to the plasma membrane.
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Science for society
Our group aims to develop novel methods by which genetically modified plants can be produced with the new genes integrated at specific, selected positions in the host genome via site specific or homologous recombination (gene targeting).
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Student's view
DAYSLEEPER, a domesticated transposase interacts with other proteins.
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