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Recruitment of PhD candidates
We participate in EpiSeedLink, a Doctoral Network funded by Horizon Europe which has just been awarded. Stay tuned for opportunities to carry out a PhD Thesis on the epigenetic control of seedling establishment.
Posted on May 8th, 2022
Extremophilic bacteria restrict the growth of Macrophomina phaseolina by combined secretion of polyamines and lytic enzymes
We have explored the use of soil extremophilic bacteria as biocontrol agents in sustainable agriculture. Thanks to the collaboration with the Belfiore Lab (CONICET, Tucumán, Argentina), we have found that polyamines produced by the bacteria reduce the fungal infection in soybean.
Posted on November 21st, 2021
Recruitment of PhD candidates
We have been awarded a Grisolía PhD Fellowship. Applications are welcome by graduates of universities outside the EU. Please contact Javier Agustí by email for further information and deadlines.
Posted on May 15th, 2022
Ancestral functions of DELLA proteins
One year after his Thesis Defence, Jorge has been awarded one of the prizes for "Best UPV Thesis in 2021". Congratulations!!!
Posted on June 2nd, 2022
In collaboration with Javier Gallego-Bartolomé, we have traced the origin and evolution of eukaryotic SWI/SNF complexes and identified potentially new plant-specific subunits. Read about it here.
Posted on June 10th, 2022
Comprehensive identification of SWI/SNF complex subunits underpins deep eukaryotic ancestry and reveals new plant components
Very nice collaboration with Jorge Casal's lab in Instituto Leloir (Argentina) that helps explain why different organs respond differently to ambient temperature. Read about it here.
Posted on August 10th, 2022
Organ-specific COP1 control of BES1 stability adjusts plant growth patterns under shade or warmth
We offer 11 predoctoral contracts in the EpiSeedLink consortium, funded by the MSCA-DN-2021 program. We aim to explore epigenetic regulation to improve seed vigor and crop resilience. Click here for more information about groups, projects and how to apply.
Posted on September 7th, 2022
Epigenetics to enhance crop resilience
Funding opportunity
DEC
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Journal Club
DEC
14
Department seminar
Javier Agustí
DEC
15
Plasticity Lab Christmas Lunch
Taberna Anyora, 14.00 h
12.30 h
Check out here a description of some of the research lines in our lab, in plain language, thanks to the dissemination effort of Alejandro Rodríguez, a UPV Biotechnology student
Posted on November 4th, 2022
Wall of Science - Chapter 2
JAN
13
Lab Meeting
M.Sc. talks: Fiona - Damiano
JAN
20
Lab Meeting
M.Sc. talks: Laura - Shurong
JAN
27
Journal Club
Bruno, Paula, Santiago
FEB
03
Lab Meeting
Jaime
FEB
15
Department Seminar
Bruno
FEB
10
Lab Meeting
Maca
JAN
11
Department seminar
Javier Brumós
12.30 h
12.30 h
We welcome Yuliia Maklyuk and Yaroslav Ivanovych, two new postdocs from Ukraine, funded by Universitat Politècnica de València and Generalitat Valenciana.
Posted on November 27th, 2022
UPV with Ukraine
