Cryptic Mediators at the Bacterial-Fungal Interface (B01)

• Subject Area: Microbial Ecology and Applied Microbiology ; Biological and Biomimetic Chemistry ; Organismic Interactions, Chemical Ecology and Microbiomes of Plant Systems ; Metabolism, Biochemistry and Genetics of Microorganisms
• Term: since 2014
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 239748522

This project explores interactions of bacteria and fungi with the aim to identify factors that either promote or moderate infection processes. We investigate the role of mushroom 'helper bacteria' and protective symbionts of beneficial soil fungi that inactivate virulence factors and shield the host from predators, respectively. Beyond gaining insight into ecologically relevant multi-partner interactions, our findings have translational value for agriculture and medicine.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1127: Chemical Mediators in Complex Biosystems (ChemBioSys)
• Applicant Institution: Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
• Project Head: Professor Dr. Christian Hertweck