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Caroline Gutjahr

@carogutj.bsky.social
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Plant biologist and Director at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology in Potsdam investigating molecular mechanisms underlying a plant-fungal symbiosis. www.mpimp-golm.mpg.de/2168/en

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Marc Somssich @somssich.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Another #PlantScience job here @kwsgroup.bsky.social! We need a seed physiology expert in our seed research team. This is a full-time, permanent position here at our headquarters in Einbeck. Expertise in Seed Physiology and Germination are needed. #PlantSciJob #PlantSciJobs
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Scientist Seed Research (m/f/d)
Scientist Seed Research (m/f/d)
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German Society for Plant Sciences (DBG) @plantsciencedbg.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
#PlantSciJobs #PlantSciJob W3-Professorship in Plant Breeding @unihalle.bsky.social wcms.itz.uni-halle.de/download.php...
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CIBSS – Centre for Integrative Biological Signalling Studies @cibss.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
#JobAlert The @biologyunifreiburg.bsky.social of @uni-freiburg.de invites applications for a Professorship (W3) for Plant Biotechnology. ❗Application Deadline: 10 July 2026 🔗https://kurzlinks.de/1iyt #SignalsOfLife #PlantScience #CIBSS
Poster announcing the search for a candidate for Full Professorship (W3) for Plant Biotechnology at the University of Freiburg.
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German Society for Plant Sciences (DBG) @plantsciencedbg.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
⏳ Only 2 days left for poster abstract submissions considered for a poster talk at #BT2026, the International Conference of our @plantsciencedbg.bsky.social (DBG) 🚨 Deadline is 11 June 2026, 23:59 (CEST)
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Jean-Michel Ané @jeanmichelane.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Interested in joining us at @uwbact.bsky.social @uwmadison.bsky.social
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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
📢 #Postdoc opportunity! We're looking for a Postdoc to join the lab of @carogutj.bsky.social at the @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social (Potsdam, Germany). Research focus: #molecular mechanisms of nutrient exchange in arbuscular #mycorrhiza #symbiosis 📩 See www.mpimp-golm.mpg.de/2287446/karr...
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KleineVehnLab @kleinevehnlab.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Wanted: Outstanding plant scientist and fantastic colleague. If your science combines fundamental discovery with future applications, we would love to hear from you @dompsfr.bsky.social @biologyunifreiburg.bsky.social @cibss.bsky.social @uni-freiburg.de uni-freiburg.de/en/job/00005...
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University of Freiburg
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Sjon Hartman @hartman-plantlab.com · 30/05/2026
Dear #plantscience friends, we're looking to recruit a new colleague at @uni-freiburg.de @biologyunifreiburg.bsky.social: a Professor in Plant Biotechnology. 🌱🧪 The @dompsfr.bsky.social community is truly fantastic. Interested? Please share far and wide and join us! uni-freiburg.de/en/job/00005...
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University of Freiburg
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German Society for Plant Sciences (DBG) @plantsciencedbg.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
#PlantSciJobs #PlantSciJob PostDoc position: Molecular mechanisms of nutrient exchange in arbuscular #mycorrhiza symbiosis @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social in @carogutj.bsky.social ‘s lab Start: a.s.a.p. Deadline: 30 June 2026 Details: www.deutsche-botanische-gesellschaft.de/en/job-openi...
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Department of Plant Sciences Cambridge @camplantsci.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Huge congratulations to Beverley Glover & Uta Paszkowski on being elected Fellows of the @royalsociety.org - a wonderful recognition of their significant contributions to plant sciences! 🎉 Read more: tinyurl.com/3vetucr4 @beverleycubg.bsky.social @paszkowskilab.bsky.social 🧪
Professor Beverley Glover (left) and Professor Uta Paszkowski (right) – new Fellows of the Royal Society 2026. Photos © University of Cambridge.
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German Society for Plant Sciences (DBG) @plantsciencedbg.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Hurry up, if you want to present your latest #plantsci research results to an international plant science audience at #BT2026 🚨Abstract submission ends on 31st May 2026 🚨 Please remind to register first to be able to submit your abstract 📆 6-10 September 2026 📍Bochum, Germany botanik-tagung.de
"From industrial Past to Green Future" written around an ancient industry tower typical for the region together with a plant changing colours from blue to green is the motto of the German Society for Plant Sciences international Conference, the Botanik-Tagung, 2026 in Bochum Germany, that brings together plant scientists from several scientific disciplines. The logo highlights the structural change of the Ruhr area, from coal mining + heavy industries to the increasingly important issues of climate protection, sustainability + preservation of biodiversity, with plant sciences at the forefront of this transformation.
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Caroline Gutjahr @carogutj.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Are you excited about understanding the molecular underpinnings of arbuscular mycorrhiza? Then this PostDoc position may be for you: jobs.mpimp-golm.mpg.de/jobposting/4...
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Postdoc (m/f/d) position on molecular mechanisms of nutrient exchange in arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiosis
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bioRxiv Plant Bio @biorxiv-plants.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Karrikin and strigolactone signalling affect pattern-triggered immunity and resistance to specific pathogens www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/20…
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Sebastian Schade @sebastian-dts.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Thanks to all collaborators involved! Anne Schneider, @debanganamoitra.bsky.social, Athanasios Makris, @hua-wei.bsky.social, Martina Ried-Lasi, @birgitkemmerling.bsky.social, @carogutj.bsky.social and Martin Stegmann
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bioRxiv Plant Bio @biorxiv-plants.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Unequal requirement of KAI2 for AM symbiosis across angiosperms www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/20…
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bioRxiv Plant Bio @biorxiv-plants.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
The 2D and 3D ultrastructure of symbiosomes and associated vesicular structures in Lotus japonicus root nodule symbiosis www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/20…
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Gitta Coaker @gittacoaker.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
We are hiring! We’re excited to recruit a postdoc to our lab at UC Davis to work on plant immune engineering and single-cell analyses of plant pathogen interactions. Apply by June 1. Please repost. www.coakerlab.org/postdoctoral...
Postdoctoral Scholar position in the Coaker group
University of California, Davis
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to join our research program focused on immune receptor engineering and spatial analyses of plant pathogens interactions using computational and imaging approaches. The position will involve integration of molecular, imaging, and computational approaches. Relevant publications from the laboratory include Nature Plants (2025, PMID: 40721669), Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2024, PMID: 38814867), and Cell Reports (2023, PMID: 37342910). https://www.coakerlab.org/
Qualifications:
•	Ph.D. in plant biology, molecular biology, genetics, computational biology, or a related field
•	Strong background in genomics and/or computational biology 
•	First author publications in peer-reviewed journals
•	Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
•	Experience in plant innate immunity is preferred

Application Instructions:
The position is initially available for two years, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding. Salary is based on the University of California postdoctoral salary scale (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-oct-2025-scales/t23.pdf). The salary range for this position is $69,073-$82,836 US Dollars/year. 
Review of applications will begin June 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Please submit a CV, a brief statement of research interests (~1 page), and contact information for three references to glcoaker@ucdavis.edu. The research statement should describe your previous work, how your expertise aligns with ongoing research in the lab, and potential future research directions.
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Alain Tissier @atissier.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Hiring at IPB Halle! Department Head & Director – Chemistry of Natural Products and Bioactives. Exceptional position with outstanding support & research environment. Apply now by April 24, 2026!-> berufungsportal.uni-halle.de #NaturalProductChemistry #AcademicJobs #IPB #PlantScience
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German Society for Plant Sciences (DBG) @plantsciencedbg.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
#PlantSciJobs #PlantSciJob
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Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft @dfg.de · 07/04/2026
Auf dem Weg zu früher unabhängiger Forschung? Das Walter Benjamin-Programm bietet optimale Möglichkeiten, ein eigenständiges Profil zu entwickeln - an einer passenden (auch ausländischen) Einrichtung. In unserer Inforeihe #Prospects stellen wir nächste Woche alles Wichtige zu dem Programm vor. 👇
Logo-Schriftzug Walter Benjamin Programm mit Pfeil und Datumsangaben:
Dienstag, 14. April 2026, 14:30 bis 16 Uhr.
Außerdem Hinweis auf Kurzlink: www.dfg.de/prospects
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Dugald Reid @dugaldreid.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Searching for a PhD? 🧬🌾 A fully funded 3.5-year PhD is available at @latrobeuni.bsky.social (Melbourne) to work on engineering transcription factors for better nitrogen use in plants! Reqd: ✅ Honours/Masters in Mol Bio, Biotech, or Plant Science ✅ Passion for sustainable ag Contact me for details
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Laura Ragni @lauraragni.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
🚨 PhD Position in Plant Molecular Biology 🌱 We are looking for a motivated PhD student to join our team to study root protective barriers. If you are interested in confocal microscopy, cell wall biology, and plant development, this project might be for you! Please share! #PlantScience #PlantSciJob
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Oliver Bossdorf @bossdorf.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Dream Job Alert! @unituebingen.bsky.social is hiring a FULL PROFESSOR (W3) for EXPERIMENTAL BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH! You work on soil fauna/fungi/food webs and their relations with environment, plants, ecosystem processes? Come and join the @terra-cluster.org and our institute! Please re-post!
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The Sainsbury Laboratory @thesainsburylab.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
📣 VACANCY: Postdoc/Research Assistant in the Kamoun group @kamounlab.bsky.social Join the team to work on the biology and applications of plant immune receptors 🌱 Applications will be reviewed from 16 March 2026 onwards www.tsl.ac.uk/working-at-t... #PlantSciJobs #PlantScience #STEMJobs
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Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Assistant - Kamoun Lab
Biology and Applications of Plant Immune Receptors
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EvolDir @evoldir.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Aarhus University is seeking a Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor in Bioinformatics/Co… nat.au.dk/en/about-the-faculty/vaca… #job
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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Bioinformatics and/or Computational Biology at Aarhus University, Denmark - Vacancy at Aarhus University
Vacancy at Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics - BiRC - Bioinformatics Research Center, Aarhus University
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Juan Carlos De la Concepcion @delaconcepcionjc.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Please share! My group at @zmbp-tuebingen.bsky.social is offering a post-doctoral position (4 years). We look for a structural biologist with experience in Cryo-EM/Cryo-ET to investigate the mechanisms of host invasion by pathogenic fungi. Deadline February 28th! uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet...
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PlantEvolution 🌱🌾 @plantevolution.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Full professor for plant ecology in Regensburg. #plantscience #plantscijobs jobs.zeit.de/jobs/w3-prof...
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Schneeberger Lab @labschneeberger.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
🌾 We have an open postdoc position in Plant Genomics in our group at HHU Düsseldorf! If you enjoy computational biology, asking big questions, and the satisfaction of code working on the first try, check out schneebergerlab.org/career/ Apply by Mar. 31 | 3-year postdoc | German skills required
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Career – Schneeberger Lab
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PM Delaux @pierremarcdelaux.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Join us in Toulouse !!
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Thomas Ott @ottlab.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Happy to share our latest work in collaboration with the lab of @pengbo10.bsky.social. Here, we describe that a formin protein mediates the polarity switch from root hair to infection thread growth during symbiotic interactions. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Nanodomain-localized formin gates symbiotic microbial entry in legume and solanaceous plants
Colonization of plant roots by symbionts requires substantial morphodynamic reorganization. Examples are actin-scaffolded microcompartments called infection pockets formed during root nodule symbiosis...
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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
📢New paper alert: 🍄 Friendly #fungi hijack #plant regulator to promote #symbiosis - study uncovers #mechanism that helps fungi to colonize plant #roots 👉 Link: www.nature.com/articles/s41... @an-pocheng.bsky.social @carogutj.bsky.social
Two scientists in lab coats analyzing plant samples in a greenhouse filled with yellow flowers.
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GreenRobust @greenrobust.de · 05/03/2026
Next position advertised by our cluster: We are searching for a Lab Manager running the single cell-sequencing lab at Heidelberg University. adb.zuv.uni-heidelberg.de/info/INFO_FD...
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Stellenausschreibungen an der Universität Heidelberg
Infosystem der ZUV
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Christian Fankhauser @chfankhauser.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
I have a PhD student and a post-doc position available in my lab to work on plant photobiology. Please use the links below to postulate. Please RT, many thanks career5.successfactors.eu/career?caree... career5.successfactors.eu/career?caree...
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IPB Halle @ipbhalle.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
3rd Early Career Plant Researcher Network Meeting Calling experienced PhD students & postdocs with a passion for plant research. Present your work, connect with peers and discuss the key steps toward building an independent research career. Apply by 23 Jan 2026 Details: www.plant-ecr-networking.eu
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Caroline Gutjahr @carogutj.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Are you interested in using synthetic approaches to promote arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiosis? Then our PostDoc position may be for you: jobs.mpimp-golm.mpg.de/jobposting/b...
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Postdoc (m/f/d) position on synthetic approaches to promote arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiosis
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ZMBP @zmbp-tuebingen.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
📢 Job alert! #PlantSciJob We are opening a Professorship (W1-TT) in Plant Biochemistry at the ZMBP @unituebingen.bsky.social Apply by October 17th Please spread the word! More info 👇 uni-tuebingen.de/fakultaeten/...
Open Professorship (W1-TT) at the ZMBP, University of Tübingen (Germany). Deadline October 17th. More info: https://uni-tuebingen.de/fakultaeten/mathematisch-naturwissenschaftliche-fakultaet/fachbereiche/zentren/zentrum-fuer-molekularbiologie-der-pflanzen/zmbp/job-opportunities/#c12494
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Prof. Keiko Torii @keikoutorii.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Tenure-Track Plant Biology Assistant Professor position at UT Austin MBS. Review of the applications starts Nov. 1! Please spread the words🤠🌱🌼🌽🫛🍃🌾 jobs.plantae.org/jobs/2176440...
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Assistant Professor in Austin, TX for The University of Texas at Austin
Exciting opportunity in Austin, TX for The University of Texas at Austin as a Assistant Professor
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Greg Copenhaver @copenhaverlab.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
The @uncchapelhill.bsky.social Department of Biology is searching for tenure-track Assistant Professor in Plant Molecular Biology. Chapel Hill is a wonderful place and Biology is an amazing group of people. To apply, see: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307...
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CEPLAS - Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences @ceplas.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
📢📢 We are hiring!! We are looking for a coordinator for science communication and a project manager! www.ceplas.eu/de/nachwuchs...
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Jason Stajich @hyphaltip.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Assistant/ Associate Professor of Mycology at UGA - Go be part of a Legendary Fungal Group fungi.franklinresearch.uga.edu and dept of plant pathology plantpath.caes.uga.edu www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/445...
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Assistant or Associate Professor - Fungal Biology/Mycology
The Department of Plant Pathology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at the University of Georgia is recruiting for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor in Fu...
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Şuayb Üstün @suaybuestuen.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Job alert 📣 Our faculty looks for a Junior Professor W1 with tt to W2 in Membrane Biology! We are looking for #ECRs working on membrane biogenesis,contact sites,composition & other aspects of membranes in 🌱 and other organisms! DM me if you need more details! jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/f...
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W1TTW2 Professorship in Membrane Biology (m/f/d)
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Caroline Gutjahr @carogutj.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Attention plant proteomics specialists: We are looking for a Head of our new Proteomics Unit at our international and dynamic Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology. @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social Applications are welcome until 30. Sept 2025: jobs.mpimp-golm.mpg.de/jobposting/8...
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Head of Service Unit Proteomics
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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
🌱 New discovery in plant-fungi symbiosis: @carogutj.bsky.social and team have identified the Gene Activator Complex that promotes the exchange of nutrients between plants & fungi. 📖 Read more: www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....
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The GRAS protein RAM1 interacts with WRI transcription factors to regulate plant genes required for arbuscule development and function | PNAS
During arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) symbiosis AM fungi form tree-shaped structures called arbuscules in root cortex cells of host plants. Arbuscules ...
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Filippo Binci @filbinci.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Proud to have contributed to this during my MSc thesis @carogutj.bsky.social lab. Thanks to Michi Paries and congrats to all involved!
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Caroline Gutjahr @carogutj.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Podcast: letscast.fm/sites/pflanz...
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Pflanzen und ihr Mikrokosmos
Willkommen in der faszinierenden Welt von Pflanzen und Mikroorganismen! In diesem Podcast beleuchten wir die neuesten Forschungserkenntnisse rund um das Wechselspiel von Pflanzen mit ihren mikroskopis...
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Nitzan Shabek @shabeklab.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Super excited to contribute to this amazing work on the evolution of interorganismal strigolactone biosynthesis www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Evolution of interorganismal strigolactone biosynthesis in seed plants
Strigolactones (SLs) are methylbutenolide molecules derived from β-carotene through an intermediate carlactonoic acid (CLA). Canonical SLs act as signals to microbes and plants, whereas noncanonical S...
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Nitzan Shabek @shabeklab.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
excited to be part of this study published @pnas.org led by the wonderful Caroline Gutjahr 👏revealing how the GRAS protein RAM1 partners with WRI transcription factors to regulate genes essential for arbuscule formation & nutrient exchange in plant-fungal symbiosis www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadly spans...
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Sagar Bashyal @sagarbashyal.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Congratulations Michael and the entire team!👏Cool work from the @carogutj.bsky.social lab and a testament to all the long hard work behind it @pnas.org . Grateful to have contributed to this story✌️. Checkout the mechanisms by which the RAM1 functions. www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadly spans...
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Martin Parniske @martinparniske.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
🌍 International Molecular Mycorrhiza Meeting 2025! #IMMM2025 🏨 Book your hotel at our discounted group rate: genetik.bio.lmu.de/immm-2025/lo... ⚠️ Discounted rate only available until May 16th – act fast!
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