Vorlesung Lecture Prokaryote eukaryote interactions

Course Content: The lecture presents basic principles of microbial ecology of organismic interactions and covers bacterial as well as fungal interactions with plants and animals/humans. Also bacterial-fungal interactions are covered. The quality of interactions deals with the whole spectrum from pathogenic, saprophytic to symbiotic interactions. Besides the presentations of examples of organismic interactions, basic mechanisms are taught including molecular signaling, specific gene expression and ecological niche occupation. Students get an insight into trans-kingdom interactions of organisms including common principles and basic mechanisms like quorum sensing signal production at the bacterial and QS-perception at the eukaryotic side. Also different types of mycorrhizal symbiosis as well as different symbiotic nitrogen fixation systems are presented. The lecture series (1 SWS) is included in the two week block course -Prokaryote-eukaryote-interactions” and requires regular attendance and a final exam. Qualification goals: Students acquire detailed and over-arching understanding about the contents of the course and are able to depict basic principles and transfer knowledge in an exam situation. Students have fundamental as well as up-to-date knowledge. The latter is published as original articles and not yet found in text books. Creative thinking and dialog between the students are encouraged. Schmid, Michael , Dr. LMU München WiSe 1617 Prof. Dr. Hartmann Anton