Thesis supervisor: Péter Poór
Location of studies (in Hungarian): Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science and Informatics, University of Szeged Abbreviation of location of studies: SzTE
Description of the research topic:
Plant diseases caused by various microbial pathogens lead to significant yield losses worldwide. To protect plants, sustainable and environmentally friendly methodology and technology are needed. Numerous studies have proved that the application of specific light wavelength emitted by LEDs increases biotic stress tolerance but the role of plant hormones and hormone crosstalk-induced signalling in this process is still unclear. The aim of this research is to elucidate this light-regulated mechanism of plant defence. We intend to investigate the light-induced changes in defence-related hormone levels and signalling under pathogenesis, the role of key antioxidant- and defence-related enzymes, the changes in the transcriptome of tomato. The contribution of hormone-mediated production of reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide in this process will be also analysed. Effects of light by itself on pathogens will be also determined. In addition, the organ- and developmental stage-dependent changes in resistance of tomato against pathogens based on the changes in sugar metabolism and photosynthesis will be also tested. Results of this research could contribute to developing innovative procedures in plant protection against invading pathogens.
Required language skills: English Further requirements: MSc diploma work in the scientific field of Plant Stress Physiology
Number of students who can be accepted: 1
Deadline for application: 2022-09-01
2024. IV. 17. ODT ülés Az ODT következő ülésére 2024. június 14-én, pénteken 10.00 órakor kerül sor a Semmelweis Egyetem Szenátusi termében (Bp. Üllői út 26. I. emelet).
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