Diagnosis, characterisation, and conventional and molecular identification of plants phatogenic bacteria (phytopathogen). Molecular typing and epidemiology.
Identification of B. thuringiensis toxin receptors. Ligand-receptor binding assays. Gene silencing experiments. Performance of toxicity assays. Analysis of insect immune response to B. thuringiensis intoxication.
We are interested in the characterization of internal signals controlling development in plants, with a particular focus on flowering. We have used Arabidopsis thaliana to characterize metabolic changes associated with floral transition by using a metabolomics and lipidomics approach.
Isolation and characterisation of bacteria associated to lichen: diversity, contribution to lichen symbiosis and biotechnological applications.
We are characterising the phosphorylated serine biosynthesis pathway and the plastidial glycolytic pathway. Basic knowledge of these pathways will help to increase the nutritional quality of crops.
We have developed a quantitative proteomics approach to identify phloem specific proteins and peptides that could represent mobiles signals controlling not only flowering but also other developmental processes.
Identification of new plant defence proteins against pathogens through massive and targeted proteomic analysis. Analysis of the potentiating effect of natural inducers of plant defences on the action of B. thuringiensis toxins.
