Georg Groth

Georg Groth serves as Professor at the Institute of Biochemical Plant Physiology, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. His research integrates structural biology, biochemistry, and plant physiology to address global food security challenges through innovative approaches to weed management.

His primary research focuses on developing targeted inhibitors against key enzymes in C4 photosynthesis—specifically pyruvate phosphate dikinase (PPDK) and phosphoenol-pyruvate carboxylase (PEPC)—to protect C3 crops from climate-change-advantaged weeds. This work bridges fundamental enzyme mechanism studies with practical agricultural applications.

Analysis of his publication record (2002-2023) reveals consistent thematic focus on enzyme inhibition strategies, with recent work emphasizing delivery mechanisms (2023), protein-protein interaction interference (2021), and advanced screening methods (2019). His research spans structural characterization, inhibitor design, and physiological testing across multiple plant systems.

His laboratory maintains active research programs in:

• C4 photosynthesis enzyme inhibition
• Plant hormone signaling modulation
• Structural basis of enzyme regulation
• Climate-resilient crop development

Current methodological approaches combine computational modeling, structural biology, and plant physiological testing to develop sustainable agricultural solutions addressing climate change impacts on food production.