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'''''Genetics of Plant-Environment Interactions'''''<br><br>
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Short CV Rubén Alcázar [http://openwetware.org/wiki/User:Ruben_Alcazar Here]
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Dear visitor,<br>
<br> Welcome to the webpage of the '''Alcázar Lab''' at the University of Barcelona.We study the genetic and molecular bases for the '''adaptation of plants to their local environments'''. We focus on the evolutionary adaptation of plant populations to '''abiotic and biotic stresses''', which are major challenges for plant survival. Derived from our basic research, we investigate ways for improving stress protection.<br><br>
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For a more detailed view of our research, please have a look at our [http://alcazar.openwetware.org/Research.html Research Projects] and [http://alcazar.openwetware.org/Publications.html Scientific Publications] sections. You can follow an updated list of our activities and publications in the NEWS section below.<br>


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'''1. Natural variation and evolution of immune resistance genes in plants.''' <br>
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Find contact information [http://directori.ub.edu/dir/?lang=en here]<br><br>
Plant resistance to pathogens is an important field of research with direct applications and we study it from an evolutionary, population genetics and molecular view. We currently study the '''molecular bases and evolution of ''Resistance'' genes''' and other loci that condition immune activation. We do so by studying Arabidopsis natural hybrids that exhibit activation of defense and fitness loss. We explore the mechanisms that have naturally evolved in plant populations to resist against pathogens and how the immune receptor repertoire is selected and diversified. At the direct interface between plants and the environment, we study how temperature modulates some plant immune responses.<br>
 
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'''2. Natural variation of abiotic stress tolerance and adaptation'''
 
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We investigate the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying the naturally occurring '''tolerance to abiotic stresses in plant populations'''. We're currently studying the genetic bases for the naturally occurring variation of '''stress protective metabolites''' that condition resistance in plants.<br>
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Plants are constantly exposed to environmental challenges which can restrict their growth, reproduction, colonization of new areas and can even drive the extinction of certain genotypes. Under a scenario of climate change, we need to know how variation in temperature regimes will impact plant evolution.  
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Evidences are found that plants can also naturally adapt to their local environments. But this process often takes place in longer time scales than the fast-evolving climate change. There's a need to understand evolution of resistance and how this is modulated by the environment.  
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Antonio F. Tiburcio [http://www.ub.edu University of Barcelona]<br>
Joachim Kopka, [http://www.mpimp-golm.mpg.de MPIMP, Germany]<br>
Jane Parker, [http://www.mpipz.mpg.de MPIPZ, Germany]<br>
Eric Kemen, [http://www.mpipz.mpg.de MPIPZ, Germany]<br>
[http://www.ccit.ub.edu/EN/home.html CCiT, University of Barcelona]<br>
[http://www.cnag.cat CNAG, CRG]<br>
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Publications 2016
22/01/2016 In Plant Cell & Environment:  [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26791972 tSpm triggers salinity tolerance in Arabidopsis]
01/02/2016 In Frontiers Plant Sci: [http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2016.00173/abstract Metabolic profiling of atpao4 mutants under dark induced senescence]
In press: Drought Stress Tolerance in Relation to Polyamine Metabolism in Plants, book chapter in Springer.


My lab will undertake a research approach that looks for naturally existing genetic variation which confers biotic and abiotic stress resistance phenotypes, and how these interact with the environment. For this, we will combine the genetics of natural variation, population genetic studies and functional molecular biology in model plant species and crops to understand the natural evolution of stress tolerance driven by environmental interactions.<br>
01/01/2016 Iñigo Aristizábal (Degree in Biochemistry and Mol. Biology) joins our lab as UB Master 2015/16.
 
''' PRESS RELEASES'''<br>
 
[http://www.ub.edu/web/ub/en/menu_eines/noticies/2015/01/020.html? Alcázar Lab work highlighted by the University of Barcelona 20.01.15]<br>
For a more detailed view of our research plans, please have a look at our 'Research' and [http://openwetware.org/wiki/Alcazar:Publications Publications] sections.
[http://www.ub.edu/noticies/cgi/event.pl?id=62490&noticiaub=FARMACIA Rubén Alcázar research highlighted by the Faculty of Pharmacy at UB, January 2015]<br>
[http://sefv.net/files/sd_publicaciones/58.pdf Alcázar Lab work highlighted by the Bulletin of the Spanish Society of Plant Physiology, SEFV. January, 2015]<br>
[http://www.mpipz.mpg.de/4042700/PM_Parker_2015 PLoS Genet 2014 highlight by Max Planck Institute, Cologne. 11.12.14.]<br>
[http://www.ub.edu/web/ub/en/menu_eines/noticies/2013/11/063.html? Arabidopsis semidwarfs: the green revolution in nature] 02.12.2013. University of Barcelona.<br>
[http://www.mpipz.mpg.de/5389/news_publication_619091 Hybrid plants with over-reactive immune system] 17.11.2010. Max Planck Society.
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El nostre és un laboratori interessat en l'estudi de les bases genètiques de l'estrés abiòtic i biòtic en plantes, emprant organismes model i espècies d'interés agronòmic, investiguem la variabilitat genètica natural ja existent en poblacions silvestres.
Rubén Alcázar is Ramón y Cajal Researcher at the Department of Natural Products, Plant Biology and Soil Science of the [http://www.ub.edu University of Barcelona].<br>
Els detalls de la nostra recerca i projectes en curs es podran consultar properament en l'apartat "Research" i "Publications".
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Nuestro laboratorio tiene como principal línea de investigación el estudio de las bases genéticas del estrés abiótico y biótico. Para ello estudiamos la variabilidad genética natural ya existente en poblaciones naturales de especies modelo y de interés agronómico.
Los detalles de nuestra investigación y proyectos en curso se podrán consultar próximamente en las secciones "Research" y "Publications".
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* 7th Framework Programme. Marie Curie Career Integration Grant (DISEASENVIRON, PCIG10-GA-2011-303568) of the European Union.
* Ramón y Cajal Program (RYC-2011-07847) of the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (Spain).
* BFU2013-41337-P grant of the Programa Estatal de Fomento de la Investigación Científica y Técnica de Excelencia (Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad, Spain).


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Facultat de Farmàcia - Universitat de Barcelona (UB) <br>
Departament de Productes Naturals, Biologia Vegetal i Edafologia<br>
Unitat de Fisiologia Vegetal <br>
Avda Diagonal 643, 08028 Barcelona<br>
Spain<br>
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Dept. Biology, Healthcare & Environment
Section of Plant Physiology
Facultat de Farmàcia, Av. Joan XXIII 27-31
08028 Barcelona, Spain

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Genetics of Plant-Environment Interactions


Dear visitor,

Welcome to the webpage of the Alcázar Lab at the University of Barcelona.We study the genetic and molecular bases for the adaptation of plants to their local environments. We focus on the evolutionary adaptation of plant populations to abiotic and biotic stresses, which are major challenges for plant survival. Derived from our basic research, we investigate ways for improving stress protection.


For a more detailed view of our research, please have a look at our Research Projects and Scientific Publications sections. You can follow an updated list of our activities and publications in the NEWS section below.




CURRENT AREAS OF RESEARCH


1. Natural variation and evolution of immune resistance genes in plants.

Plant resistance to pathogens is an important field of research with direct applications and we study it from an evolutionary, population genetics and molecular view. We currently study the molecular bases and evolution of Resistance genes and other loci that condition immune activation. We do so by studying Arabidopsis natural hybrids that exhibit activation of defense and fitness loss. We explore the mechanisms that have naturally evolved in plant populations to resist against pathogens and how the immune receptor repertoire is selected and diversified. At the direct interface between plants and the environment, we study how temperature modulates some plant immune responses.

2. Natural variation of abiotic stress tolerance and adaptation

We investigate the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying the naturally occurring tolerance to abiotic stresses in plant populations. We're currently studying the genetic bases for the naturally occurring variation of stress protective metabolites that condition resistance in plants.


Collaborators
Antonio F. Tiburcio University of Barcelona
Joachim Kopka, MPIMP, Germany
Jane Parker, MPIPZ, Germany
Eric Kemen, MPIPZ, Germany
CCiT, University of Barcelona
CNAG, CRG

News and Announcements e-Board

Publications 2016

22/01/2016 In Plant Cell & Environment:  tSpm triggers salinity tolerance in Arabidopsis

01/02/2016 In Frontiers Plant Sci: Metabolic profiling of atpao4 mutants under dark induced senescence

In press: Drought Stress Tolerance in Relation to Polyamine Metabolism in Plants, book chapter in Springer.

01/01/2016 Iñigo Aristizábal (Degree in Biochemistry and Mol. Biology) joins our lab as UB Master 2015/16.

PRESS RELEASES

Alcázar Lab work highlighted by the University of Barcelona 20.01.15

Rubén Alcázar research highlighted by the Faculty of Pharmacy at UB, January 2015

Alcázar Lab work highlighted by the Bulletin of the Spanish Society of Plant Physiology, SEFV. January, 2015

PLoS Genet 2014 highlight by Max Planck Institute, Cologne. 11.12.14.

Arabidopsis semidwarfs: the green revolution in nature 02.12.2013. University of Barcelona.

Hybrid plants with over-reactive immune system 17.11.2010. Max Planck Society.


Rubén Alcázar is Ramón y Cajal Researcher at the Department of Natural Products, Plant Biology and Soil Science of the University of Barcelona.


Research in Alcázar Lab is supported by:


  • 7th Framework Programme. Marie Curie Career Integration Grant (DISEASENVIRON, PCIG10-GA-2011-303568) of the European Union.
  • Ramón y Cajal Program (RYC-2011-07847) of the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (Spain).
  • BFU2013-41337-P grant of the Programa Estatal de Fomento de la Investigación Científica y Técnica de Excelencia (Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad, Spain).
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