Plant biotechnology
We offer bachelor's and master's theses for all degree programmes in which we are involved. The theses are closely oriented to our current research topics, such as
- Genome Editing with TALEN und CRISPR (Boch group),
- TALEs as virulence factors of plant pathogenic bacteria (Boch group)
- Wolffia australiana or microalgae as production systems for pharmaceutically relevant proteins (Reinard group)
Plant genomics
We offer master's thesis topics based on our current research interests in arbuscular mycorrhizae. Traditionally, our topics include cloning of reporter gene fusions and knockdown/knockout constructs. The intent of the latter is to use RNA interference or CRISPR/Cas to down-regulate or knockout the expression of candidate genes. The constructs are expressed in transgenic Medicago truncatula roots, which are subsequently analyzed transcriptionally, histologically, and phenotypically. The aim of the work is the elucidation of the function of selected genes for the formation of an arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis.
Reproduction and development
The department offers bachelor’s and master’s theses across various areas of plant sciences, including breeding, regeneration, stress responses, and molecular studies. Students gain hands-on experience in lab and culture experiments, using methods such as in vitro cultivation, molecular markers, and gene editing.
Topics are arranged on request.
