Cryptic Mediators at the Bacterial-Fungal Interface
(B01)
Subject Area
Microbial Ecology and Applied Microbiology
Biological and Biomimetic Chemistry
Organismic Interactions, Chemical Ecology and Microbiomes of Plant Systems
Metabolism, Biochemistry and Genetics of Microorganisms
Term
since 2014
Project identifier
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 239748522
This project explores interactions of bacteria and fungi with the aim to identify factors that either promote or moderate infection processes. We investigate the role of mushroom 'helper bacteria' and protective symbionts of beneficial soil fungi that inactivate virulence factors and shield the host from predators, respectively. Beyond gaining insight into ecologically relevant multi-partner interactions, our findings have translational value for agriculture and medicine.
DFG Programme
Collaborative Research Centres
