antonio.molina@upm.es
humanresource.cbgp@upm.es

"Plant immunity mediated by cell wall derived glycans: mechanisms of glycans recognition and activation of disease resistance responses in plants (crops)
Biochemical and structural characterization of cell walls of plants and associated microorganisms, including purification of specific cell wall structures (glycans) from fungi/oomycetes (Molecular Associated Molecular Patterns, MAMPs) or plants (Damage Associated Molecular Patterns, DAMPs) that modulate plants (crops) immune responses and disease resistance. Identification and characterization of plant (crops) Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs) perceiving cell wall-derived glycans (MAMPs/DAMPs) and characterization of downstream components triggering disease resistance responses."