Plant Abiotic Stress Biology
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Expertise
The PAS research group studies the impact of abiotic stress conditions (a.o. pollutants and climate change) on plant growth and development. We investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying stress acclimation and adaptation with a strong focus on redox-related processes. To this end, a combination of molecular, biochemical and physiological analyses is used in model organisms as well as crops. Furthermore, the research group studies how biomass residues can be used to promote stress tolerance, yield and quality of crops in the context of a circular economy and sustainable agriculture.
Keywords
Molecular plant physiology, Oxidative stress biology, Plant abiotic stress responses, Plant growth and development, Plant redox biology, Plant stress acclimation and adaptation, Plant-based natural resources and circularity, Pollution and climate change, Sustainable crop production and crop quality
Responsible
Ann CUYPERS
Staff members
- Laura BOS CALDERO
- Johan CEUSTERS
- Jasmine COLEMONT
- Jan COLPAERT
- Ann CUYPERS
- Stefanie DE SMET
- Julio ESCALONA
- Nasrin ESTEKI
- Deivisson FERREIRA DA SILVA
- Sophie HENDRIX
- Michiel HUYBRECHTS
- Marijke JOZEFCZAK
- Kris KUNNEN
- Gabriel LLAURADO MAURY
- Ingeborg PECQUEUR
- Cynthia RAMOS FRÓMETA
- Seb TOMBEUR
- Roland VALCKE
- Isabeau VANBUEL
- Rik VERDONCK