Alcazar
Dept. Biology, Healthcare & Environment
Section of Plant Physiology
Facultat de Farmàcia, Av. Joan XXIII 27-31
08028 Barcelona, Spain
<html><a href="http://www.revolvermaps.com/?target=enlarge&i=0ewrbw4fec7"><img src="//ra.revolvermaps.com/h/m/a/0/fff600/128/40/0ewrbw4fec7.png" width="156" height="100" alt="Map" style="border:0;"></a>
Plant-Environment Interactions
Our lab studies the genetic and molecular bases for the adaptation of plants to their local environments. We mainly focus on the adaptation to stress (abiotic and biotic) exploring the natural variation present in wild populations.
Current projects
Evolution of NB-LRR genes in nature, disease resistance and incompatibility
We're currently studying the evolution of NB-LRR immune-receptor genes in nature that condition defense against evolving pathogens and how this derives in immune-driven reproductive isolation barriers within species (hybrid incompatibilities). We're particularly studying the evolution of the RPP1-like cluster, which is involved in recognition of the naturally occurring Arabidopsis thaliana pathogen Hyaloperonospora arabidopsidis and frequently involved in hybrid incompatibility. Through a combined research involving molecular biology, population genetics and biochemical approaches, we study plant-pathogen coevolution in wild Arabidopsis populations and how this is translated into the genetic composition of NB-LRR genes in local populations. This research is complemented by the study of the modulation of NB-LRR signaling by temperature.
Our research is supported by:
- The Ramón y Cajal Programe (Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, Spain)
- Marie Curie Career Integration Grant (DISEASENVIRON) 2012-2016
For a more detailed view of our research, have a look at our Research Projects and Scientific Publications sections.
For general public information have a look at +info.
News and Announcements e-Board
Would you like to work with us? 您想与我们一起工作吗? ¿Quieres trabajar con nosotros?
Interested students should contact us by e-mail.
有兴趣的同学通过电子邮件联系我们
Contacta con nosotros por e-mail.
Contact ALCAZAR LAB
Follow Alcazar Lab press releases at EduBlogs: [here]
Latest publications:
The Roles of Polyamines during the lifespan of plants:from development to stress(2014). Tiburcio AF, Altabella T, Bitrián M and Alcázar R. Planta, doi: 10.1007/s00425-014-2055-9. online first March 2014 read here
The Faculty | The University | The Campus | Scientific and Technological Centers
Full address: Facultat de Farmacia, Universitat de Barcelona, Unitat de Fisiologia Vegetal. Avda Joan XXIII 27-31, 08028 Barcelona (Spain).
Tel +34 934 024 492 Fax +34 934 029 043
This wiki site is built under Openwetware, an open access movement promoting the sharing of information among researchers.
