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Projects - prof.dr.ir. FPM (Francine) Govers
The research in my group focuses on the biology and pathology of oomycete pathogens, in particular the late blight pathogen Phytophthora infestans that was responsible for the Irish potato famine in 1845. The more than hundred Phytophthora species cause devastating diseases on numerous crops and ornamentals and have an enormous economic impact.
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Blight in the spotlight
Phytophthora infestans, causal agent of potato late blight, is a notorious pathogen with high adaptability, which limits control efforts. This... -
Host targets of RXLR effectors
Host targets of RXLR effectors - WUR Project Host targets of RXLR effectors Phytophthora pathogens secrete hundreds of proteins, many of which play a... -
Secreted Phospholipase D enzymes
Secreted Phospholipase D enzymes - WUR Project Secreted Phospholipase D enzymes Phospholipids are cellular membrane components that execute many... -
Lectin receptor kinases and disease resistance
Lectin receptor kinases and disease resistance - WUR Project Lectin receptor kinases and disease resistance This project deals with a novel type of... -
CLP induced responses
CLP induced responses - WUR Project CLP induced responses Several bacterial genera, including Bacillus and Pseudomonas species produce cyclic... -
GPCR-PIPKs a novel class of signaling molecules
GPCR-PIPKs a novel class of signaling molecules - WUR Project GPCR-PIPKs a novel class of signaling molecules Subcellular localization of a GPCR-mRFP...