WHY ARE PLANTS IMPORTANT ?

Plants are an astonishing kingdom. Their existence retains our planet alive. Even if we defeat malicious and contagious diseases, like cancer, AIDS and SARS-CoV2, mankind’s survival on earth will always depend on these autotrophs and their remarkable products. Plants:

  • Enable us us to breathe.
  • Regulate the environment we live in.
  • Incorporate nutrients in our food chain.
  • Provide us with plant natural products (PNP).
  • Supply the fuels we depend on to sustain our daily lifestyle.

The genetic, molecular, and biochemical analysis of pivotal genes will allow us to decipher their biological function, their involvement in complex regulatory networks and consequently, to understand in depth various aspects of plant growth and development. Hence, multi-disciplinary approaches may be able to define rational designed strategies, towards the development of novel plants with unique features and/or desirable properties.

Molecular Plant Development Practical Courses at NKUA (Greek)