HOME Contact Job Offers Links Site Map Disclaimer Deutsch   Quickfinder Directions Library Press Releases Public Relations Seminars About the Institute Research Research highlights News and Seminars Reports and Publications Public Relations Services PhD students and IMPRS MPIZAlumni Intranet Research highlights Archiv 2003 Archiv 2004 Archiv 2005 Archiv 2006 Archiv 2007 Archiv 2008 Archiv 2009 Archiv 2010 Research highlights Plants use mobile proteins to defend themselves against bacteria December 9, 2011 When a resistant plant detects a bacterial infection, it must react fast and appropriately. [more] Plant seeds protect their genetic material against dehydration December 02, 2011 Plant seeds represent a special biological system: They remain in a dormant state with a significantly reduced metabolism and are thus able to withstand harsh environmental conditions for extended periods. [more] Smallest suicide unit of immune response in plants identified March 23, 2011 Plants do not surrender to pathogenic invaders without putting up a fight. They put up strong resistance with the weapons provided to them by their innate immune system. [more] The production of plant pollen is regulated by several signalling pathways January 25, 2011 When it comes to pollen formation, seed plants go for overproduction [more] Print version   Top © 2011, Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research, Cologne