Projects 2022 Projects in the IRTG 2172 are divided into three different research areas: Barriers B3.1: Verticillium effectors mediating host plant cell identity switches and host colonization B3.2: MAMP-induced programmed cell death signaling in Arabidopsis B3.3: Rhizosphere as fungal barrier to reach plant roots B3.4: Function of cuticular waxes in plant response to wounding Metabolites M3.1: Mycosporines in spore-type specific development and corn anthracnose spreading M3.2: Interplay between fungal secondary metabolite formation, secretion of proteins and signal transduction M3.3: Metabolism and functions of cyclopentenones in bryophytes M3.4: Intraspecific signals in parasitic plants Signaling S3.1: Functional characterization of known and candidate regulatory proteins that are (potentially) required for N-hydroxpipecolic acid (NHP)-induced gene expression S3.2: Identification and characterization of UPR regulated virulence factors in Ustilago maydis S3.3: Modulation of signaling and infrastructure during the biotrophic Ustilago maydis/maize interaction S3.4: The effect of parasitic plants on host immunity against microbial pathogens
