The role of cytokinins in determination of organ identity

Plants, in comparison to animals, are unique in a developmental plasticity that allows their adaptation to changing environmental conditions. Plants undergo postembryonic de novo organogenesis and can continually regenerate organs. This ability is a critically important developmental adaptation in plants. The phytohormones auxin and cytokinin are thought to be major regulators of plant organogenesis. Auxin is necessary to induce de novo organ development, while cytokinins modulate the organogenic response resulting in root or shoot formation. Although the function of several members of cytokinin signalling pathway has already been described, their role in the determination of organ identity is still elusive. The goal of the project will be i) to analyse cytokinin effect in de novo organogenesis and ii) to identify and analyse regulatory factors important for that process. We expect: creativity, self-reliance, willingness to learn new approaches. We offer: experimental work on the project, excellent lab equipment, high-end confocal microscopes, help with both intellectual and practical issues, friendly lab staff, attractive environment of university campus, competitive salary corresponding to the work efficiency.

Applicants who wish to pursue a degree at the CEITEC PhD programme must hold the equivalent of a Master’s degree (MSc) in similar field (four or five year undergraduate degree). The application can be submitted before obtaining the Master’s degree, however, the applicant should obtain the degree within five month after the application deadline.

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