Franziska Genzel

Dr. Franziska Genzel

Junior Scientist

Forschungsthemen

Omics- and data-analysis, bioinformatics, bioeconomy, plant research, secondary metabolism, abiotic stress, phenotyping, gene expression analysis, side streams, Omics- und Datenanalyse, Bioinformatik, Bioökonomie, Pflanzenforschung, Sekundärmetabolismus, abiotischer Stress, Phänotypisierung, Genexpressionsstudien, Seitenströme

Kontakt

+49 2461/61-5662

E-Mail

Orcid ID: 0000-0003-2217-8136

Adresse

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH
Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße
52428 Jülich

Institut für Bio- und Geowissenschaften (IBG)

Bioinformatik (IBG-4)

Gebäude 06.5 / Raum 2004a

About me

The IBG-4 (Bioinformatics) division of the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences develops and applies methods and algorithms to achieve a fundamental understanding of high-dimensional data and processes in the bioeconomy/life sciences and to under-stand, predict and optimize the biological functions of molecules, genes and enzymes for breeding and for industrial and pharmaceutical applications, also on the basis of their structures. IBG-4 has a focus on omics/data-based bioinformatics on plant data storage, the evaluation of new genome analysis methods, and the integration, interpretation, and visualization of high-dimensional omics data from the field of bioeconomy and plant science. More information here

I am a plant biologist and primarily interested in the plants response to environmental stressors focusing on abiotic stresses like salt, temperature, and drought stress. Working with bell pepper, tomato, potato, and zucchini, I am trying to understand how plants adapt to different environmental conditions and reveal differences between stress tolerant and susceptible genotypes. Within our group Quantitative Bioeconomy, we use phenotyping techniques to quantify changes in plant growth and the amount of plant secondary metabolites upon stress exposure. Furthermore, gene expression studies are conducted to unravel putative mechanisms underlying these plant stress reactions. Thus, we want to contribute to a secure and sustainable horticultural production of food facing the challenges arising with the climate change.

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Letzte Änderung: 17.12.2024