The Yoder Lab
We are interested in understanding the genetic mechanisms governing
subterranean plant-plant interactions. We have focused on the recognition
and invasion of host plants by parasitic weeds since these processes are
mediated by chemical signals exchanged between the two participants. By
identifying genetic factors in both the host and parasite that mediate plant
parasitism, we hope to identify candidate targets for engineering host
resistance against parasitic weeds. In the long term, an understanding of
the genetic factors mediating plant responses to rhizosphere signals should
lead to novel strategies for optimizing plant performance in the field.
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Plants, Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics Internet Resources
Last updated January 2009