Cell polarity in plant defense and fungal pathogenesis in the interaction of barley with powdery mildew fungi [Elektronische Ressource] / submitted by Krystina Opalski

Justus-Liebig-University Giessen Institute of Phytopathology and Applied Zoology Cell polarity in plant defense and fungal pathogenesis in the interaction of barley with powdery mildew fungi A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Agricultural Science at the faculty of Agriculture, Nutritional Sciences, Home Economics and Environmental Management at the Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Germany submitted by Krystina Opalski from France Supervisor : Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Kogel Supervisor : Prof. Dr. Sylvia Schnell Dean : Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Köhler Examination Committee Chairman Prof. Dr. Ernest-August Nuppenau 1. Referee Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Kogel 2. Referee Prof. Dr. Sylvia Schnell Examiner Prof. Dr. Bernd Honermeier Examiner Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Friedt Date of oral examination – 25.05.2005 La quête scientifique a cela de remarquable qu’elle presse sans cesse l’homme à se dépasser. Pascl (What is striking in the scientific quest is that it pushes continuously the man to surpass hiself) Contents Page List of abbreviation III 1. Introduction 1 1.1 Plant Pathogen Interaction 1 1.