Research at Section for Plant Molecular Biology

 

We focus on basic research which is directed towards improved use of crops for production of feed, biomass for bioenergy, advanced biomaterials and more healthy plant foods.

 

Research groups:

 

Glucosinolates - Barbara Ann Halkier and Meike Burow

 

Photosynthesis and synthetic biology - Poul Erik Jensen

 

Biology and control of fungal pathogens - Hans Jørgen Lyngs Jørgensen

 

Carbohydrates metabolism & phosphate - Tom Hamborg Nielsen

 

Plant cell walls and cyanobacteria - Yumiko Sakuragi

 

 

Research initiatives:

 

Fuel for Life

 

Pro-Active Plants

 

UNIK Synthetic Biology