A5085743785- Biosensors and Analytical Detection
- Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies
- Silicon Effects in Agriculture
- Remote Sensing in Agriculture
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Innovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis
- Plant Pathogens and Resistance
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Tree-ring climate responses
- Bryophyte Studies and Records
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
- Banana Cultivation and Research
University of Zurich
2022-2025
Syngenta (Switzerland)
2025
Université du Québec à Montréal
2022
University of Fribourg
2020-2021
University of Zanjan
2011-2013
Abstract The common European beech ( Fagus sylvatica ), sensitive to prolonged drought, is expected shift its distribution with climate change. To persist in novel environments, young trees rely on the capacity express diverse response phenotypes. Several methods exist study drought effects and their adaptive mechanisms, but these are usually destructive challenging for large sample numbers needed investigate biological variation. We conducted a garden experiment outdoors, under controlled...
Abstract Greater tree diversity often increases forest productivity by increasing the fraction of light captured and effectiveness use at community scale. However, may shape function not only as a source energy or cause stress but also context cue: Plant photoreceptors can detect specific wavelengths light, plants this information to assess their neighborhoods adjust patterns growth allocation. These cues have been well documented in laboratory studies, little studied diverse forests. Here,...
In this study, a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay has been developed and evaluated for the rapid sensitive detection of Verticillium dahliae Kleb., causal agent vascular wilts in many economically important crops.LAMP primers were designed based on previously described RAPD marker, LAMP was applied direct V. grown medium from soil samples without DNA purification steps (direct-LAMP). Thirty-two agricultural various olive orchards collected, presence pathogen detected by...
Abstract Loop‐mediated isothermal amplification ( LAMP ) assay is a novel technique for amplifying DNA under constant temperature, with high specificity, sensitivity, rapidity and efficiency. We applied reverse transcription loop‐mediated RT‐LAMP to visually detect Potato leafroll virus . One‐step was performed using RNA of PLRV ‐infected potato leaves set primers F 3, B FIP , BIP LF LB designed reaction the coat protein CP gene Positive effects were detected by agarose gel electrophoresis...
Abstract Duckweeds, including the common duckweed Lemna minor , are increasingly used to test eco‐evolutionary theories. Yet, despite its popularity and near‐global distribution, understanding of population structure (and genetic variation therein) is still limited. It essential that this resolved, because impact diversity has on experimental responses scientific understanding. Through whole‐genome sequencing, we assessed genomic 23 natural spp. populations from their range in Switzerland....
Abstract Duckweeds, including the common duckweed Lemna minor , are increasingly used to test eco-evolutionary theories. Yet, despite its popularity and near-global distribution, understanding of population structure (and genetic variation therein) is still limited. It essential that this resolved, because impact diversity has on experimental responses scientific understanding. Through whole-genome sequencing, we assessed genomic 23 natural spp. populations from their range in Switzerland....
(1) Background: S-methyl methanethiosulfonate (MMTS), a sulfur containing volatile organic compound produced by plants and bacterial species, has recently been described to be an efficient anti-oomycete agent with promising perspectives for the control of devastating potato late blight disease caused Phytophthora infestans. However, earlier work raised questions regarding putative toxicity this compound. To assess suitability MMTS in field, present study thus aimed at evaluating effect on...
Coprinopsis cinerea lectin 2 (CCL2) is a fucoside-binding from the basidiomycete C. that toxic to bacterivorous nematode Caenorhabditis elegans as well animal-parasitic and fungivorous nematodes. We expressed CCL2 in Arabidopsis assess its protective potential toward plant-parasitic Our results demonstrate expression of enhances host resistance against cyst Heterodera schachtii. Surprisingly, CCL2-expressing plants were also more resistant fungal pathogens including Botrytis cinerea,...
In an attempt to speed up the process of screening transgenic cotton (G. hirsutum L.) plants, a visual and rapid loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay was adopted. Genomic DNA extracted from fresh leaf tissues T2 containing chitinase (chi) cry1A(b) genes. Detection genes interest performed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), LAMP real-time PCR methods. after 30 min at 65°C when loop primers were involved in reaction. The involvement decreased time needed for amplification. By...
Abstract Biodiversity loss presents a growing threat to the global environment and requires systematic spatially contiguous monitoring. Monitoring of within-species genetic variation, key factor when assessing biodiversity loss, is laborious could be complemented by observations phenotypes allowing inferences about variation. We studied phenotypic variations in common European beech ( Fagus sylvatica L.) derived from whole-genome sequences spectral more than 200 individuals at 22 sites...
Duckweeds are a widely distributed and economically important aquatic plant family that have high potential for phytoremediation of polluted water bodies. We collected four ecotypes the common duckweed Lemna minor from corners Switzerland assessed how their home versus away environments influenced growth. Additionally, we investigated response to metal pollutant (zinc, Zn) in both environments. Zn is found freshwater systems can become harmful plants at elevated concentrations. hypothesized...
Biodiversity loss presents a growing threat to the global environment and requires systematic spatially contiguous monitoring. Monitoring of within-species genetic variation, key factor when assessing biodiversity loss, is laborious could be complemented by observations phenotypes allowing inferences about variation. We studied phenotypic variations in common European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) derived from whole-genome sequences spectral more than 200 individuals at 22 sites across species’...
Plant-parasitic nematodes and herbivorous insects have a significant negative impact on global crop production. A successful approach to protect crops from these pests is the in planta expression of nematotoxic or entomotoxic proteins such as crystal Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) plant lectins. However, efficacy this threatened by emergence resistance nematode insect populations proteins. To solve problem, novel are needed. During last two decades, several cytoplasmic lectins mushrooms with...
Abstract Coprinopsis cinerea lectin 2 (CCL2) is a fucoside-binding from the basidiomycete C. that toxic to bacterivorous nematode Caenorhabditis elegans as well animal-parasitic and fungivorous nematodes. We expressed CCL2 in Arabidopsis assess its protective potential towards plant-parasitic Our results demonstrate expression of enhances host resistance against cyst Heterodera schachtii . Surprisingly, CCL2-expressing plants were also more resistant fungal pathogens including Botrytis ,...
In closed-canopy forests, the availability of photosynthetically active light has been a focal point research, emphasizing role as resource in limiting carbon assimilation and individual tree growth. However, shapes functioning forest ecosystems through multiple mechanisms. Here, using series studies from network diversity experiments, we explore multifaceted ways which light---in terms both quantity quality---shapes productivity mixed-species forests. Spectral reflectance remote sensing...
In closed-canopy forests, the availability of photosynthetically active light has been a focal point research, emphasizing role as resource in limiting carbon assimilation and individual tree growth. However, shapes functioning forest ecosystems through multiple mechanisms. Here, using series studies from network diversity experiments, we explore multifaceted ways which light---in terms both quantity quality---shapes productivity mixed-species forests. Spectral reflectance remote sensing...