The main objective of this project is to study phytoplasma interactions in grapevines and model plants through the collaboration of an international project team with expertise in different aspects of phytoplasma research. By using a variety of innovative methods, including different transformation procedures, detection methods, OMICs analyzes, and sequence analyzes available in our laboratories, we aim to comprehensively investigate the role of both already identified and newly discovered effector proteins of ‘Ca. P. solani’ in grapevines infected by the pathogen.

Confirmation of the precise role played by the effectors studied is expected to provide valuable insights and offer numerous opportunities to advance research in the important field of plant immunity. In addition, it has the potential to contribute to the development of innovative strategies for the effective control of BN and other phytoplasma-induced diseases.

Project ID: J1-60018

Joined project with a team from the Partner Country Austria and in cooperation with partners from Croatia
Duration: 1.5.2025 – 30.4.2028