Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology
The Max-Planck-Institut für Molekulare Pflanzenphysiologie is dedicated to understanding plant biology through molecular biology and genetics, with a focus on plant growth, health, and adaptation. The institute conducts cutting-edge research in various departments and collaborates with international partners to advance plant science and its applications. It also hosts regular seminars featuring prominent researchers to foster scientific exchange.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
large (251-1000)
Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology
Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany, Europe
Products
Bioinformatics software and databases (public tools)
Software tools, databases and data‑management resources developed for OMICS data handling, visualization and query-based research support; selected tools are publicly available.
Bioinformatics software and databases (public tools)
Software tools, databases and data‑management resources developed for OMICS data handling, visualization and query-based research support; selected tools are publicly available.
Services
OMICS data analysis and bioinformatics support
Collaborative analysis and interpretation of large-scale sequencing, expression and metabolite datasets including statistical analysis, network modelling and machine‑learning approaches.
High-throughput metabolite profiling (analytical services)
High-throughput detection and profiling of metabolites using chromatography and mass-spectrometry workflows for phenotype and marker discovery.
Structural bioinformatics and molecular interaction analysis
Computational investigation of macromolecular structures and binding interactions to support hypothesis generation for experimental studies.
Central infrastructure and core-facility support
Provision of specialised equipment and technical expertise to support experimental projects across the institute.
Organization of scientific seminars and public lectures
Coordination and hosting of regular seminar events open to internal and external visitors, including scheduling and public announcement.
Maintenance of public bioinformatics web resources
Development, hosting and collaborative maintenance of publicly accessible bioinformatics tools and databases for research use.
OMICS data analysis and bioinformatics support
Collaborative analysis and interpretation of large-scale sequencing, expression and metabolite datasets including statistical analysis, network modelling and machine‑learning approaches.
High-throughput metabolite profiling (analytical services)
High-throughput detection and profiling of metabolites using chromatography and mass-spectrometry workflows for phenotype and marker discovery.
Structural bioinformatics and molecular interaction analysis
Computational investigation of macromolecular structures and binding interactions to support hypothesis generation for experimental studies.
Central infrastructure and core-facility support
Provision of specialised equipment and technical expertise to support experimental projects across the institute.
Organization of scientific seminars and public lectures
Coordination and hosting of regular seminar events open to internal and external visitors, including scheduling and public announcement.
Maintenance of public bioinformatics web resources
Development, hosting and collaborative maintenance of publicly accessible bioinformatics tools and databases for research use.
Expertise Areas
- Metabolomics and analytical chemistry
- Bioinformatics and OMICS data integration
- Structural bioinformatics and molecular interactions
- Plant–microbe interactions and root biology
Key Technologies
- Next-generation sequencing
- Transcriptomics
- Proteomics
- Metabolomics