Joining forces to exploit the mycobiota of Asia, Africa and Europe for beneficial metabolites and potential biocontrol agents, using -OMICS techniques
Abstract
The MYCO-BIOMICS project follows on from an earlier collaboration under H2020-MSCA-RISE "GoMyTRi", which successfully laid the foundation for an international collaboration with world-leading research institutions in fungal molecular research. The current consortium consists of selected partners in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, Thailand, Kenya and South Africa. All research groups have an excellent scientific track record and additional know-how and expertise in their areas of expertise. The common research interest of the partners is molecular mycology. They have joined forces to explore useful secondary metabolites for the development of bioactive compounds, including antibiotics. This will help identify potential new drug candidates for applications in medicine, agricultural production and environmental biotechnology. In addition to classical research approaches, the project also aims to use and implement new -OMICS technologies, as well as consider interaction of different organisms with fungi. All this should lead to the discovery of new bioactive molecules and characterization of mycobiota of important crops. The interdisciplinary education of the students aims at training in mycology, molecular biology, molecular physiology, microbiology, and modern chemical analysis (e.g. mass spectrometry). In addition, skills in industrial research and project management should be acquired. Furthermore, several dissemination events are planned.
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Project staff
Joseph Strauss
Univ.Prof. Mag.rer.nat. Dr.rer.nat. Joseph Strauss
joseph.strauss@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-94420
BOKU Project Leader
01.04.2021 - 31.03.2025
BOKU partners
External partners
Helmholz Center for Infection Biology
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