We study evolution, molecular mechanisms and ecology of symbiotic associations formed by fungi with bacteria.
Our research topics include:
- The mechanisms underlaying innate immunity in fungi.
- The mechanistic underpinnings of mutualistic symbioses formed by fungi with bacteria.
- The role of endosymbiotic bacteria in ecological community assembly and evolutionary diversification of early divergent fungi.
- The impact of endosymbiotic bacteria on phylogenetic diversification of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (Glomeromycota).