Plant Innate Immunity
Lecture, 3 ECTS, Mondays 12:00-14:00 (Online lecture; details available on Moodle)
A wide range of epidermal and epithelial cells are continuously exposed to a variety of pathogenic and symbiotic microbes. The survival of such rather hostile environments requires the evolution of refined molecular mechanisms by eukaryotic cells to discriminate between friend and foe.
The aim of this lecture is the comparative elucidation of molecular principles that enable eukaryotic host cells to control microbial infections. We will discuss everything from genetic aspects of pattern evolution to structural aspects in receptor-ligand binding to biochemical aspects of kinase signalling that all contribute to host adaptation and are key for immunity. While we focus on plant-microbe interactions, you will see that there are common principles that have evolved in most eukaryotic systems.
This lecture is linked with the seminar "Mechanisms of the innate immune system" and the practical course "Plant innate immunity".
Due to the current situation in the context of the coronavirus outbreak, this lecture will be delivered via online videos. The videos will be available for streaming. To access the videos and other lecture materials, please sign into Moodle "Plant Innate Immunity" lecture, Einschreibeschlüssel "Infection".
| Date | Topic | Lecturer |
| 20.04.2020 |
1a. Introduction to plant innate immunity 1b. How plants recognise microbes: MAMPs Publications Pingo questions |
Parniske Robatzek |
| 27.04.2020 |
2. How plants recognise microbes: PRRs Publications Pingo questions |
Parniske
Robatzek |
| 04.05.2020 |
3. How plants induce immune signalling Publications Pingo questions |
Parniske
Robatzek |
| 11.05.2020 |
4. How plants defend infection Publications Pingo questions |
Parniske
Robatzek |
| 18.05.2020 |
5. How microbes infect plants Publications Pingo questions Workshop Seminar "Mechanisms of the Innate Immune System": Course introduction (appr. at 1:30pm) |
Parniske
Robatzek |
| 25.05.2020 |
6. How plants counter defend infection Publications Pingo questions |
Parniske
Robatzek |
| 01.06.2020 |
No lecture |
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| 08.06.2020 |
7. How plants establish longer term immunity Publications Pingo questions |
Parniske
Rybak |
| 15.06.2020 |
8. How plants detect damage Publications Pingo questions |
Parniske
Robatzek |
| 22.06.2020 |
9. How plants promote infection and accommodation of microbes Publications Pingo questions |
Parniske
Robatzek |
| 29.06.2020 |
10. How plants use nucleic acids for defence Publications Pingo questions |
Parniske
Rybak |
| 06.07.2020 |
11. How to apply knowledge about plant innate immunity Publications Pingo questions Practical Course "Plant Innate Immunity": Course introduction (appr. at 1:30pm) |
Parniske
Robatzek |
| 13.07.2020 |
12. The plant immune system (lecture summary and trial exam questions) Publications Pingo questions |
Parniske
Robatzek |
| 20.07.2020 |
1st exam 12:00-13:30 in G 00.031 Exam results Inspection of examination records will be possible. Please note the number of your exam document as the results will be published as the sum of the exam sheet number and your university registration number. |
Parniske
Robatzek Rybak |
| 03.08.2020 |
2nd exam 12:00-13:30 in G 00.031 Exam results Inspection of examination records will be possible. Please note the number of your exam document as the results will be published as the sum of the exam sheet number and your university registration number. |
Parniske
Robatzek Rybak |