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Prof. Dr. Andreas Schaller is a Professor leading the Department of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry at the University of Hohenheim. His research focuses on plant peptide signaling, protease regulation, and plant defense mechanisms against pathogens and parasitic organisms. He also serves as Ombudsperson for promoting ethical scientific practices and addressing research misconduct.
Key research areas include the biogenesis and function of plant peptide hormones (e.g., CLE, PSK, and systemin), proteolytic processing by subtilases and phytaspases, and the molecular basis of plant-parasite interactions. His work integrates genomic, biochemical, and proteomic approaches, exemplified by contributions to cucumber genome assembly (Cucumber-DB) and advancements in real-time plant defense monitoring systems.
Publications highlight breakthroughs in understanding how peptides regulate abscission, anthocyanin biosynthesis, and stress responses. Collaborations span plant-microbe interactions, including studies on how fungal pathogens exploit plant cytokine signaling. Methodological innovations include improved protease assays and isotope-labeling techniques for studying peptide maturation.
As Ombudsperson, he advocates for research integrity and ethical conduct within the academic community. His interdisciplinary approach bridges molecular mechanisms with broader ecological and agricultural implications.
