Research team and tasks

Dr. Minna Poranen – Molecular Biology of dsRNA Viruses 

• Application of a bacterial dsRNA production platform for dsRNA synthesis
• Different purification protocols
• Upscaling of dsRNA production

Prof. Anant Patel - Fermentation and Formulation of Biologicals and Chemicals

• Formulation of dsRNA for enhanced stability and uptake by plants
• Development of a sprayable carrier liquid
• Development of a scalable fermentation process for dsRNA production

Prof. Karl-Heinz Kogel - Plant Protection and Plant Diseases - fungi and insects

• Effect of dsRNA formulations against different fungi and aphids
• Underlying mechanisms of dsRNA uptake and activity 
• Effect of temperature (changing climate) 

Prof. Manfred Heinlein – Plant Virus Movement (coordinator)

• Effect of dsRNA formulations against viruses
• Underlying mechanism of dsRNA uptake and activity
• Effect of temperature (changing climate)