Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Description of research and teaching
The main research focus of my group is to understand the molecular foundation of how receptor-like kinases (RLKs) are integrated with reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated signaling. On a physiological level we investigate how RLKs and ROS function in stress adaptation and plant development. Starting from the regulation of ROS-induced cell death we aim to understand also other aspects of ROS signaling, such as plant development.
We analyze the function of receptor-like protein kinases in ROS sensing. In particular the CYSTEINE-RICH RECEPTOR-LIKE KINASES (CRKs) are interesting proteins with a novel lectin-like ectodomains structure. In higher plants this protein family has undergone drastic expansions. Aleksia Vaattovaara is collaborating with Dr. Jarkko Salojärvi to understand the complex evolution of the CRKs and related proteins families address the reasons for the differential expansion of the CRKs in different plant families. Dr. Sachie Kimura is interested in how CRKs participate in control of extracellular ROS production and the coordination of systemic signaling in plants. Kerri Hunter is aiming to understand cell biological aspects of CRK function and to identify the protein complexes harboring CRKs.
Besides research projects I am interested in Unix, Linux/BSD and Perl-scripting and introduce biologists to those computer tools. I have been teaching programming for biologists for several years at the University of Helsinki. Currently I am teaching plant biochemistry and cell biology as well as plant genome evolution.
Education information
Docent, University of Helsinki, Finland, 2011Education information
PhD, University of Vienna, Austria, 2004Education information
Master of Science, University of Vienna, Austria, 2001Fields of Science
- 11831 Plant biology
- 1182 Biochemistry, cell and molecular biology
- 1184 Genetics, developmental biology, physiology
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
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Cysteine-rich receptor-like protein kinases: their evolution, structure, and roles in stress response and development
Zeiner, A., Colina, F. J., Citterico, M. & Wrzaczek, M., 13 Sept 2023, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 74, 17, p. 4910-4927 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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PlantACT!-how to tackle the climate crisis
Hirt, H., Al-Babili, S., Almeida-Trapp, M., Martin, A., Aranda, M., Bartels, D., Bennett, M., Blilou, I., Boer, D., Boulouis, A., Bowler, C., Brunel-Muguet, S., Chardon, F., Colcombet, J., Colot, V., Daszkowska-Golec, A., Dinneny, J. R., Field, B., Froehlich, K. & Gardener, C. H. & 44 others, , May 2023, In: Trends in Plant Science. 28, 5, p. 537-543 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
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Poly(ADP-ribose)-binding protein RCD1 is a plant PARylation reader regulated by Photoregulatory Protein Kinases
Vainonen, J. P., Gossens, R., Krasensky-Wrzaczek, J., De Masi, R., Danciu, I., Puukko, T., Battchikova, N., Jonak, C., Wirthmueller, L., Wrzaczek, M., Shapiguzov, A. & Kangasjarvi, J., 19 Apr 2023, In: Communications Biology. 6, 1, 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Quantitative Analysis for ROS-Producing Activity and Regulation of Plant NADPH Oxidases in HEK293T Cells
Kimura, S., Kaya, H., Hashimoto, K., Wrzaczek, M. & Kuchitsu, K., 2022, Reactive Oxygen Species in Plants: Methods and Protocols. Mhamdi, A. (ed.). New York: Humana press, p. 107-122 16 p. (Methods in Molecular Biology; vol. 2526).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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A negative feedback loop controls ROS production in plant immunity
Wrzaczek, M., 2 Aug 2021, In: Molecular Plant. 14, 8, p. 1221-1222 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Scientific
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ViPS: Viikki Plant Science Centre
Elomaa, P. (Project manager), Aphalo, P. (Principal Investigator), Asiegbu, F. (Principal Investigator), Bäck, J. (Principal Investigator), Berninger, F. (Principal Investigator), Brosche, M. (Principal Investigator), Fagerstedt, K. (Principal Investigator), Hänninen, H. (Principal Investigator), Heinonsalo, J. (Principal Investigator), Helariutta, Y. (Principal Investigator), Himanen, K. (Principal Investigator), Hölttä, T. (Principal Investigator), Hytönen, T. (Principal Investigator), Hyvönen, J. (Principal Investigator), Kangasjärvi, J. (Principal Investigator), Kärkönen, A. (Principal Investigator), Korpelainen, H. (Principal Investigator), Laine, A.-L. (Principal Investigator), Mähönen, A. P. (Principal Investigator), Mäkelä, A. (Principal Investigator), Mäkinen, K. (Principal Investigator), Ojala, A. (Principal Investigator), Overmyer, K. (Principal Investigator), Palonen, P. (Principal Investigator), Palva, E. T. (Principal Investigator), Pihlatie, M. (Principal Investigator), Pirhonen, M. (Principal Investigator), Porcar-Castell, A. (Principal Investigator), Pumpanen, J. (Principal Investigator), Rikkinen, J. (Principal Investigator), Robson, T. M. (Principal Investigator), Salojärvi, J. (Principal Investigator), Schulman, A. (Principal Investigator), Stoddard, F. (Principal Investigator), Teeri, T. (Principal Investigator), Valkonen, J. (Principal Investigator), Vesala, T. (Principal Investigator), Wrzaczek, M. (Principal Investigator) & Sims-Huopaniemi, K. (Other)
01/01/2015 → …
Project: Other project
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Identification of secreted peptides during tracheary elements differentiation
Wrzaczek, M. (Project manager), Vainonen, J. (Participant), Stael, S. (Participant), Tuominen, H. (Participant), Escamez, S. (Participant) & Gevaert, K. (Participant)
01/04/2014 → …
Project: Research project
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Signal integration through plasma membrane-localized proteins during stress signaling in plants
Wrzaczek, M. (Project manager)
01/09/2019 → 31/08/2023
Project: Research project
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Understanding peptide ligands and their receptors in plants
Wrzaczek, M. (Project manager)
01/09/2014 → 31/08/2019
Project: Research project
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Cell death regulation by small extracellular proteins in plants
Wrzaczek, M. (Project manager)
01/01/2013 → 31/12/2015
Project: Research project
Activities
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CRK2 coordinates abiotic and biotic stress responses
Wrzaczek, M. (Speaker)
11 Mar 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Plant Responses to Climate Change
Sims-Huopaniemi, K. (Member of organizing committee), Robson, T. M. (Chair of organizing committee), Fernandez-Marin, B. (Speaker: Keynote), García-Plazaola, J. I. (Speaker: Keynote), Pescheck, F. (Speaker: Keynote), Nezval, J. (Speaker: Keynote), Vitra, A. (Speaker: Keynote), Schermer, E. (Speaker: Keynote), Bianchi Stromme, C. (Speaker: Keynote), Shapiguzov, A. (Speaker: Keynote), Krasensky-Wrzaczek, J. (Scientific Committee Member), Wrzaczek, M. (Speaker: Presenter), Rai, N. (Speaker: Presenter), Nieuwkerk, M. (Attendee), Volna, A. (Attendee), Palma, C. F. F. (Attendee), Sommer, S. G. (Attendee), Palai, G. (Attendee), Jensen, N. B. (Attendee), Solanki, T. (Attendee), Israel, D. (Member of organizing committee) & Pieriste, M. (Member of organizing committee)
21 Oct 2019 → 25 Oct 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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RLKs in ROS signaling and vice versa
Wrzaczek, M. (Speaker)
30 Apr 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) (External organisation)
Wrzaczek, M. (Board member)
15 May 2019Activity: Membership types › Membership or other role in review committee
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Plant Cell Walls
Sims-Huopaniemi, K. (Member of organizing committee), Kärkönen, A. (Chair of organizing committee), Wrzaczek, M. A. (Member of organizing committee) & Hilden, S. K. (Member of organizing committee)
18 Feb 2019 → 22 Feb 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
Press/Media
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Arabidopsis RCD1 coordinates chloroplast and mitochondrial functions through interaction with ANAC transcription factors
15/02/2019
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Lecture: Cysteine-rich receptor-like kinases are an evolutionarily diverse group of kinases and regulate ROS production and signaling
06/11/2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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International Conference Gathers Plant Biology Researchers to Turku 2018
13/09/2016
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media