Didier Reinhardt

Didier Reinhardt is a Professor at the Department of Biology, University of Fribourg, focusing on plant-microbe symbiosis, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, and nitrogen fixation. His work bridges molecular genetics, biochemistry, and evolutionary biology to understand symbiotic signaling and cellular accommodation.

• Key Research Areas: Plant-microbe interactions, phyllotaxis, VAPYRIN/GRAS transcription factors, strigolactone signaling, and mycorrhizal symbiosis.
• Recent Publications: Explore genome assembly of argan trees, LCO receptor functionality in legumes, and VAPYRIN's role in endosomal trafficking during mycorrhizal symbiosis.
• Contact: didier.reinhardt@unifr.ch | +41 26 300 8818

His research on symbiotic signaling pathways and nutrient exchange mechanisms informs sustainable agriculture. Current projects include studying leghemoglobin phosphorylation in nitrogen fixation and chitooligosaccharide hydrolysis in rhizobial communication.