Summary of the research lines
- Regulation of the auxin signaling mechanism mediated by the SCFTIR1/AFBs complex and its role in plant growth and stress responses.
- Participation and function of proteins containing DC1 domain in the development and stress responses in Arabidopsis thaliana.
- Assessment of marine biomass (chitosan and algae) for the development of new biomaterials with application in horticulture and agriculture. Characterization of its mode of action in plant model species, particularly Arabidopsis thaliana and tomato plants (R&I Project).
Financial support:
- Agencia Nacional de Promoción Científica y Tecnológica (ANPCyT).
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET).
- Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata (UNMdP)
- Ministerio de Educación, Cultura, Ciencia y Tecnología (SPU)
- Comisión de Investigación Científica (CIC) de la Provincia de Buenos Aires
Members
Director
Claudia A. Casalongué
Superior Researcher CONICET - Adjunct Professor UNMdP
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Co-director
Diego F. Fiol
Independent Researcher CONICET - JTP UNMdP
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Diego studies the role of DC1 domain proteins in developmental processes and stress responses in Arabidopsis thaliana
Maria Cecilia Terrile
Adjunct Researcher CONICET
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Cecilia studies the regulation of auxin perception during plant development during normal and adverse environmental conditions. Her research also focuses in the mechanism of action of chitosan-based micro-nanoparticles with potential application in agriculture.
Ramiro Paris
Adjunct Researcher CONICET
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Ramiro studies the regulation of root developmental processes mediated by auxin and nitric oxide in Arabidopsis thaliana. He also studies the effects of chitosan based micro-nanoparticles in the root architecture.
Julieta Mendieta
Adjunct Researcher CIC-PBA. JTP UNMdP
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Julieta participates in the study of antimicrobial activity of natural compounds against phytopathogenic microorganism which are relevant in the agronomic field. The aim is investigate the inhibition activity of each compound on the microorganism growth. Their mode of action is also study as well as the selective cytotoxicity using plant models and plant cell suspensions.
Yamila Mansilla
Adjunct Researcher CONICET. ATP UNMdP
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Yamila main research focus lies in the development of functional matrices for the vehiculization of active compounds with applications in agrobiotechnology. In particular, it works with materials based on chitosan and nanoclays, for the stabilization and controlled release of multifunctional active compounds, in order to achieve their application as preventive-curative phytosanitary agents.
Florencia Salcedo
Postdoctoral fellow CONICET
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Florencia studies on the development and their application of nano and micro materials obtained from marine biomass as biostimulants in agriculture.
Florencia Mesas
PhD fellow CONICET
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Florencia studies the design, synthesize, physical-chemical characteristics and biological activities of chitosan-based microparticles with the aim to generate innovative bioactive compounds with agricultural application. The cytotoxic properties and mechanisms of action in the plants and microorganisms are also investigated.
Nuria Tebez
PhD fellow CONICET
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Nuria studies the regulation of auxin perception during plant development during normal and adverse environmental conditions.
Jeremías Benjamín
PhD fellow CONICET
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Jeremías srudies the use of functional nanoclay matrices for the vehiculization of active compounds with applications in agrobiotechnology, in particular to improve phytosanitary conditions and yield of tomato crops.