Identification of Protein-Based Insecticidal Compounds for Sustainable Pest Control
- Beschreibung
This research project focuses on the discovery and evaluation of protein-based insecticidal compounds as an alternative to chemical pesticides. The study aims to identify proteins with insecticidal activity against major agricultural pests, including Spodoptera exigua and Leptinotarsa decemlineata, using bioassays and molecular biology techniques. Participants will gain hands-on experience in protein production, purification using bacterial expression systems, and insect toxicity assays. In addition, greenhouse plant maintenance and insect rearing will be an integral part of the project.
- Beschreibung des interdisziplinären Teils des Projekts
- This project bridges molecular biology, biotechnology, and agricultural sciences to develop sustainable pest control strategies. Students from different fields will collaborate on various aspects, such as: 1) Molecular and microbiological techniques (protein expression and purification using bacteria). 2) Entomology and bioassays (evaluating the insecticidal activity of proteins). 3) Agricultural applications (integrating protein-based solutions into pest management). 4) Participants will work in interdisciplinary teams, exchanging insights across fields and jointly presenting their findings.
- Projektzeitraum
- Sommersemester 2025
- Bewerbungszeitraum
- 01. bis 13.04.2025
- Durchführung
- nach Absprache
- Details zu Projektzeitraum und Durchführung
- The project period can be decided based on the availability of the student.
- Weekly team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and results.
- Final group presentation summarizing research findings.
- Studienfach
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Agrarbiologie
Agrarwissenschaften
Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics & Subtropics
Bioeconomy
Biologie
Biotechnologiy
Crop Sciences
Environmental Protection and Agricultural Food Production
Food Biotechnology
Landscape Ecology
Lebensmittelwissenschaft und Biotechnologie
Molekulare Ernährungswissenschaft
Nachhaltige Biobasierte Technologien
Organic Agriculture and Food Systems
Sustainability & Change - Betreuende
- Venkata Partha Sarathi Amineni
- Institut
- Institut für Phytomedizin (360) (Department of Applied Entomology)
- Sprache
- englisch
- Teilnehmendenanzahl
- min. 1, max. 2
- Arbeitsaufwand
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ca. 90 Stunden pro Teilnehmende:r
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ECTS-Punkte
Arbeitsaufwand (Stunden und ggf. ECTS) sind ungefähre Angaben. Die tatsächlich vergebenen ECTS-Punkte ergeben sich aus der tatsächlich geleisteten Arbeit.
- Für dieses Projekt ist ein Motivationsschreiben des Studierenden erforderlich
- Projektart
- experimentell
- Lernziele
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Die Teilnehmende lernen in diesem Projekt:
✅ Develop skills in protein production and purification using bacterial systems. @✅ Gain experience in insect bioassays to evaluate toxicity. @✅ Understand the application of biotechnology in sustainable pest control. @✅ Work in interdisciplinary teams to solve agricultural challenges.
✅ Improve scientific communication through presentations and discussions. - Anmerkungen für Studierende
This project is ideal for students interested in biotechnology, molecular biology, and sustainable agriculture. No prior experience is required, but familiarity with microbiology, protein purification, or plant protection is an advantage.
- Schlagworte
- Proteinbasierte Bioinsektizide, nachhaltiger Pflanzenschutz, Biotechnologie, Insekten-Bioassays, Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft