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 March 2007