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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · 1d

Another PhD success! Congrats to Dr. Fabienne Bürki from AG Bock for successfully defending their PhD thesis titled Leaking Information: Stress-Induced Chloroplast Rupture and Nucleic Acid Release in Transplastomic Nicotiana tabacum Plants 🌿💡

Wishing you all the best!

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · 17d

Congratulations are in order for our newest doctor! Dr. Vittoria Clapero successfully defended her thesis on “Natural variation of the Calvin-Benson cycle” in the group of Mark Stitt. Wishing you all the best for your next steps! 🚀🌱🎓

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · 21d

New study unveils first large-scale view of the "pocketome" using AI-predicted protein structures: journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol...

Towards a comprehensive view of the pocketome universe—biological implications and algorithmic challenges

Author summary The function of proteins is governed by specific interactions with other molecules, notably small molecules (compounds, such as metabolites). The precise nature of the protein-compound ...

journals.plos.org

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · 22d

That’s a wrap on an amazing conference #PlantsandPeople ! 🎉 Huge thanks to all participants for your energy, to our speakers and panelists for inspiring insights, and to our sponsors for making it all possible. 🌟 Until next time! 🙏
#PnP25 #Targenomix #metaSysX

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · 24d

📢 We’re hiring!

🌱 The @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social in Potsdam is seeking a Head of Service Unit Proteomics (mass spectrometry-based proteomics).

🗓 Apply by 30.09.2025

👉 jobs.mpimp-golm.mpg.de/jobposting/8...

Head of Service Unit Proteomics

jobs.mpimp-golm.mpg.de

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · 26d

🥔 Potato harvest is in! For project POMORROW we are currently testing 240 potato accessions for their ability to survive drought stress and partner with mycorrhizal fungi. 🌍✨
More on this: mpimp-golm.mpg.de/2800196/news_publication_25387229_transferred?c=6211

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · 28d

Day 2 of #PnP25 🌱; great talks, lively panel, best poster awards 🎉 and BBQ to close it all!🔥
Thank you to everyone who made it unforgettable.

#PlantsandPeople #PnP25

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · 28d

Day 2 of #PnP25 is here! After a fantastic first day of science and discussion, we’re looking forward today; with plants in space, reimagining future crops and more. 🌱

Looking forward to all the sessions, posters, and our panel this afternoon before we close with a BBQ! #PlantsandPeople #PnP25

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · 29d

Day 1 of #PnP25 has started! Inspiring talks, great discussions, and a fantastic atmosphere here in Potsdam-Golm.
Theme: Looking In, Out, and Forward; from molecules to space, and from research to communication.
Loving the energy already! #PlantsandPeople #PnP25

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · Sep 8

We’re ready for the 7th Plants and People Conference!
🗓️ September 9–10, Potsdam
🎙️ Organized by PhD students at MPI-MP
This year’s theme: “Looking In, Out, and Forward” - exploring plant science from molecules to space, and from research to communication.
Follow along with #PnP25 & #PlantsandPeople

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · Sep 5

🌞🔬 Big step for #sustainability in science: Today the Max Planck Campus at @potsdamsciencepark.bsky.social inaugurated new #SolarPower systems – including a 6,000 m² agri-PV plant.

Thank you to @manjaschuele.bsky.social & @patrick-cramer.maxplanck.de for making this milestone possible!

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carogutj.bsky.social @carogutj.bsky.social · Aug 23

Attention plant proteomics specialists: We are looking for a Head of our new Proteomics Unit at our international and dynamic Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology. @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social Applications are welcome until 30. Sept 2025: jobs.mpimp-golm.mpg.de/jobposting/8...

Head of Service Unit Proteomics

jobs.mpimp-golm.mpg.de

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · Aug 7

Before our summer break here on Bluesky, a treat for your ears! 🎧
@carogutj.bsky.social talks about her favorite topic: the symbiosis between plants & fungi.
👉 detektor.fm/wissen/forsc... (in German)
Have a great summer! 🌿☀️

Mykorrhiza: Wie Pilze und Pflanzen zusammenarbeiten

Pilze und Pflanzenwurzeln verbindet eine enge Gemeinschaft: In ihrer Mykorrhiza-Symbiose tauschen sie lebenswichtige Nährstoffe aus.

detektor.fm

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Gerardo del Toro @gerardodeltoro.bsky.social · Jul 31

I am thrilled to share our review with @claudiakohler11.bsky.social in which we discuss on the latest research on the classical and emerging roles of transposable elements in shaping genomic imprinting in plants. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#imprinting #epigenetics #plantReproduction

Rapid origin and turnover of genomic imprinting by transposable elements

Genomic imprinting, the preferential expression of alleles based on their parent-of-origin, is an epigenetic mechanism that plays a key role in endosp…

www.sciencedirect.com

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · Jul 29

Final call! Registration for Plants & People 2025 closes July 31!
Don’t miss the chance to hear cutting-edge plant science and share your work.
🔗 Register here: plants-and-people.mpg.de/form/registr...
#PlantsandPeople #PnP25

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · Jul 25

Plant science meets machine learning, space, and storytelling. From cells to ecosystems, from satellites to society. Register now for Plants & People 2025, Sept 9–10 at MPI-MP!

Poster abstract deadline: July 31
🔗 Register here: plants-and-people.mpg.de/form/registr...
#PlantsandPeople #PnP25

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · Jul 24

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Georgina Hernandez Delgado from UNAM, Mexico. Her talk about unraveling novel plant regulators of the common bean was fascinating and sparked some great discussions!

A big thank you to @carogutj.bsky.social for hosting and making this visit possible!

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · Jul 23

Another PhD success! Congratulations to Dr. Yogeswari Rajarathinam from group Kopka at the
@mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social on this incredible achievement!
Wishing you all the best! 🍾

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · Jul 21

Registration is OPEN for the 7th Plants & People Conference (P&P’25)! Join us Sept 9–10 at MPI-MP for talks on plant science, AI, space research & more. Poster submissions are welcome!

Sign up here: plants-and-people.mpg.de/form/registr...

#PlantsandPeople #P&P’25

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · Jul 10

We were thrilled to welcome Stephen Rader and Martha Stark yesterday! The talk ‘Tiny Genomes, Tricky Introns, and Thermal Springs: How Intron-Encoded RNAs Allow Some Introns to Persist in a Dramatically Reduced Algal Genome’ sparked great discussions and fresh ideas. Thank you both for visiting!

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · Jul 7

👋 Meet our “Plant Cell Biology and Morphodynamics” group led by Arun Sampathkumar. They run our microscope unit and provide training, advice on experiments and support with image analysis and interpretation.
They also run their own research, focusing on how cell growth and structure shape plants.

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · Jul 5

We are delighted to announce another PhD success at @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social‬! 🎉 Dr. Jinghan Liu has passed her PhD viva in the group of Reimo Zoschke. 🌱🔬

Huge congratulations on this achievement—wishing you all the best for what’s next! 🎓✨

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · Jul 3

Yesterday we had the pleasure to welcome Andrea Fulgione from @mpipz.bsky.social ‪to our institute and learn about his group’s research on Arabis alpina – a plant that might serve as a model to understand responses to climate change. ⛰️🌼
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Thank you @claudiakohler11.bsky.social for hosting!

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · Jun 30

Fantastic news! 🎉 Dr. David Scharf has passed his PhD viva in Ralph Bock's Lab @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social

Huge congrats, Dr. Scharf, and best of luck with your next steps! 🚀🌱🎓

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪 @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social · Jun 25

Today Balakumaran Chandrasekar shared his insights with us into Glycomics and Proteomics approaches to better understand M. phaseolina-soybean interactions. His fascinating findings may help make soybeans more resistant to charcoal rot disease.

Thanks to @alexanderforderer.bsky.social for hosting!

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