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We investigate the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying the naturally occurring '''tolerance to abiotic stresses in plant populations'''. We're currently studying the genetic bases for the naturally occurring variation of '''stress protective metabolites''' that condition resistance in plants.<br> | We investigate the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying the naturally occurring '''tolerance to abiotic stresses in plant populations'''. We're currently studying the genetic bases for the naturally occurring variation of '''stress protective metabolites''' that condition resistance in plants.<br> | ||
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Antonio F. Tiburcio [http://www.ub.edu University of Barcelona]<br> | |||
Joachim Kopka, [http://www.mpimp-golm.mpg.de MPIMP, Germany]<br> | |||
Jane Parker, [http://www.mpipz.mpg.de MPIPZ, Germany]<br> | |||
Eric Kemen, [http://www.mpipz.mpg.de MPIPZ, Germany]<br> | |||
[http://www.ccit.ub.edu/EN/home.html CCiT, University of Barcelona]<br> | |||
[http://www.cnag.cat CNAG, CRG]<br> | |||
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Revision as of 09:46, 4 February 2016
Dept. Biology, Healthcare & Environment
Section of Plant Physiology
Facultat de Farmàcia, Av. Joan XXIII 27-31
08028 Barcelona, Spain
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Genetics of Plant-Environment Interactions
Dear visitor,
Welcome to the webpage of the Alcázar Lab at the University of Barcelona.We study the genetic and molecular bases for the adaptation of plants to their local environments. We focus on the evolutionary adaptation of plant populations to abiotic and biotic stresses, which are major challenges for plant survival. Derived from our basic research, we investigate ways for improving stress protection.
For a more detailed view of our research, please have a look at our Research Projects and Scientific Publications sections. You can follow an updated list of our activities and publications in the NEWS section below.
CURRENT AREAS OF RESEARCH
1. Natural variation and evolution of immune resistance genes in plants.
Plant resistance to pathogens is an important field of research with direct applications and we study it from an evolutionary, population genetics and molecular view. We currently study the molecular bases and evolution of Resistance genes and other loci that condition immune activation. We do so by studying Arabidopsis natural hybrids that exhibit activation of defense and fitness loss. We explore the mechanisms that have naturally evolved in plant populations to resist against pathogens and how the immune receptor repertoire is selected and diversified. At the direct interface between plants and the environment, we study how temperature modulates some plant immune responses.
2. Natural variation of abiotic stress tolerance and adaptation
We investigate the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying the naturally occurring tolerance to abiotic stresses in plant populations. We're currently studying the genetic bases for the naturally occurring variation of stress protective metabolites that condition resistance in plants.
Collaborators
Antonio F. Tiburcio University of Barcelona
Joachim Kopka, MPIMP, Germany
Jane Parker, MPIPZ, Germany
Eric Kemen, MPIPZ, Germany
CCiT, University of Barcelona
CNAG, CRG
News and Announcements e-Board
Publications 2016 22/01/2016 In Plant Cell & Environment: tSpm triggers salinity tolerance in Arabidopsis 01/02/2016 In Frontiers Plant Sci: Metabolic profiling of atpao4 mutants under dark induced senescence In press: Drought Stress Tolerance in Relation to Polyamine Metabolism in Plants, book chapter in Springer.
01/01/2016 Iñigo Aristizábal (Degree in Biochemistry and Mol. Biology) joins our lab as UB Master 2015/16.
PRESS RELEASES
Alcázar Lab work highlighted by the University of Barcelona 20.01.15
Rubén Alcázar research highlighted by the Faculty of Pharmacy at UB, January 2015
Alcázar Lab work highlighted by the Bulletin of the Spanish Society of Plant Physiology, SEFV. January, 2015
PLoS Genet 2014 highlight by Max Planck Institute, Cologne. 11.12.14.
Arabidopsis semidwarfs: the green revolution in nature 02.12.2013. University of Barcelona.
Hybrid plants with over-reactive immune system 17.11.2010. Max Planck Society.
Rubén Alcázar is Ramón y Cajal Researcher at the Department of Natural Products, Plant Biology and Soil Science of the University of Barcelona.
Research in Alcázar Lab is supported by:
- 7th Framework Programme. Marie Curie Career Integration Grant (DISEASENVIRON, PCIG10-GA-2011-303568) of the European Union.
- Ramón y Cajal Program (RYC-2011-07847) of the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (Spain).
- BFU2013-41337-P grant of the Programa Estatal de Fomento de la Investigación Científica y Técnica de Excelencia (Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad, Spain).
