Marco Busscher

Marco Busscher is a researcher at BIOS Plant Development Systems, part of Wageningen University & Research. His work focuses on molecular plant development and host-pathogen interactions, particularly in dandelion and Arabidopsis systems.

• Research Interests: Transcriptional regulation, phytoplasma infections, gene diversification, transposable elements, and environmental temperature responses in plants.
• Key Collaborations: University of East Anglia, Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research, Keygene, and Wageningen University & Research.

His recent publications highlight protein interaction networks, ubiquitin-independent degradation mechanisms, and genomic insights into floral development. Notable work includes the discovery of a PARTHENOGENESIS allele in dandelion with implications for plant biotechnology. Research output spans peer-reviewed journals and datasets in plant transcriptomics.