Plants have evolved sophisticated immune systems that enable the perception of pathogens and the activation of appropriate defense responses.
My research focuses on how pathogen-/microbe-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs/MAMPs) and plant-derived endogenous molecular patterns (DAMPs and phytocytokines) are perceived by cell-surface pattern recognition receptors, with the goal of elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying plant–microbe interactions and immune signaling. Building on these findings, I ultimately aim to develop technologies for environmentally sustainable and resilient food production.