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Heidelberg Institute for Plant Science (HIP)
Institution
Section overview
Description
HIP faculty focus their research on the elucidation and targeted manipulation of gene and protein functions in selected crop plants, and on unraveling the molecular systematics, phylogeny and evolution of crop plants, related wild species and other important plant groups. Research at the HIP integrates experimental approaches of ecophysiology, developmental biology, cell biology, biochemistry, phytopathology, molecular phylogenetics, evolutionary biology and classical biodiversity research. In addition to functional genomics studies with Arabidopsis thaliana, research in HIP emphasizes in-depth analysis of those biological processes difficult or impossible to carry out with this model plant. These include gametophyte development, seed filling and storage protein deposition, as well as the post-harvest physiology of vegetative storage organs. This dual approach culminates in the search for molecular strategies (marker-assisted selection, genetic engineering) to positively affect key factors such as yield and stress tolerance, therefore making a clear commitment to plant biotechnology.
Activities
- Research
Parent institution
Coordinated projects
- Development and combination of in silico and novel experimental tools for the advanced genome-wide identification of cis-regulatory elements
- GABI FUTURE - Collaborative Project: Optimization of inulin yield and polymerisation in chicory: Development of genetic approaches to the influence of biosynthesis and degradation by enzymes involved over-expression or repression of specific in (LP classification: Plant Genomics)
- GABI FUTURE: regulation of Flavonoid biosynthesis in wine and identification of new genes of the synthesis to the content and composition of flavonoids in foods to optimize (flavonoids in fruits)
- Mode of action of bacteria and yeasts as antagonists against Erwinia amylovora and their epidemiology
Contact
Heidelberg Institute for Plant Science
(HIP)
Im Neuenheimer Feld 360
D-69120 Heidelberg
Baden-Württemberg
Germany
Phone: +49-6221-545782
Fax: +49-6221-545859
