Plant Stress Physiology
Research lines:
- Regulation of the auxin signalling mechanism mediated by the SCFTIR1/AFBs complex and its role in development processes and stress responses.
- Participation and function of proteins with DC1 domain in developmental and stress responses in Arabidopsis thaliana.
- Evaluation of marine biomass (chitosan and algae) for the development of new biomaterials with application in agriculture.
- Development of modified nanoclays to promote bioactive compounds, with application as preventive-curative phytosanitary agents in plants and biostimulants. Characterization of its mode of action in model species including Arabidopsis thaliana, tomato, lettuce and potato (R&D project).
Members
Diego studies the participation and functions of proteins with DC1 domain in the processes of development and stress in Arabidopsis thaliana.
Yamila studies the development of functional matrices for the vehicle of active principles with application in agrobiotechnology. In particular, it works with materials based on chitosan and nanoclays, for the stabilization and controlled release of multifunctional active principles, in order to achieve its application as preventive-curative phytosanitary agents. It also works on the development of bioinputs from the macroalga Undaria pinnatifida for the organic production of crops and intelligent products (encapsulated and spray) with application in agriculture.
Cecilia studies the regulation of hormone perception by auxins during plant development and adverse environmental conditions. In addition, it is interested in understanding the mechanism of action in plants of micro-nanoparticulate compounds based on chitosans with potential application in agriculture.
Ramiro studies the regulation of root development processes mediated by auxin and nitric oxide in Arabidopsis thaliana. It also analyzes the effects of chitosan-based micro-nanoparticles on root architecture.
Julieta studies the antimicrobial activity of naturally occurring compounds on fungi and pathogenic bacteria of plants of agronomic importance. We try to know the inhibitory capacity of growth and development of plant pathogens by delving into its mechanism of action. It also performs in vitro cytotoxicity tests using plant and cell models.
Natalia studies the participation and functions of proteins with DC1 domain in the processes of development and stress in Arabidopsis thaliana.
Florencia studies the development and application of nano and micromaterials generated from marine biomass as biostimulants in agriculture.
Nuria studies the regulation of hormone perception by auxins during the development of plants and adverse environmental conditions.
Jeremías studies the use of different clays for nano-vehicle active principles that impact the improvement of growth and performance of tomato plants, including their protection from stress.
María Elisa performs general tasks in all lines of research of the group. In addition, it is responsible for the maintenance of Physcomitrium patens as an experimental model and participates in STAN trials linked to micro and nanoparticles.
