The role of ABC and vacuole transporters in plants
Molecular Physiology
Using modern molecular, biochemical and electrophysiological approaches as well as classical physiology our laboratory aims to elucidate different aspects of plant physiology. In our group the elucidation of the role of transporters is the major topic. Using the model plant Arabidopsis, we are investigating the role of ABC transporters in heavy metal resistance, stomata regulation and auxin transport. Another focus is the elucidation of the role of vacuolar transporters in maintaining the cytosolic homeostasis for metabolites and inorganic ions.
Research topics
ABC transporters and detoxification
ABC transporters and stomatal regulation
ABC transporters and auxin transport
Vacuolar transporters
Interdisciplinary
Molecular biology and classical physiology
Biochemistry
Proteomics
