avalos

Profile

Photo: 

Job title: 

Professor

Eurocaroten role: 

WG Participant

First name: 

Javier

Last name: 

Avalos

Short research description: 

Metabolism of carotenoids and retinoids in fungi of the genus Fusarium. Investigation of the molecular mechanisms that control carotenoid biosynthesis in Fusarium, especially those related to light (White collar proteins, DASH cryptochromes, Vivid proteins), RING finger proteins, and non-coding RNAs.

Personal webpage: 

http://personal.us.es/fraavacor/fg/JAhome.html

Techniques routinely used: 

Molecular biology. Expression studies. Targeted mutations of fungal genes. Analysis of neurosporaxanthin

Instrumentation/Facilities: 

Any kind of molecular biology equipment. Facilities for fungal cultures and manipulations.

Country: 

Spain

City: 

Sevilla

Institution: 

University of Sevilla

Department: 

Genetics

Institution website: 

http://departamento.us.es/dgenetica/Genetica/Main.html

Address: 

Departamento de Genetica. Facultad de Biologia. Universidad de Sevilla

Av. Reina Mercedes 6.   E-41012 Sevilla, Spain

Zip Code: 

E-41012

Phone: 

+34 954557110

Matrix: 

Microorganisms

Gender: 

Male

WG option 1: 

WG1

WG option 2: 

WG1

Scientific approach: 

Fundamental

Areas: 

Biochemistry

Biology

Other keywords: 

Biosynthesis

STMS hosting: 

No

Meetings hosting: 

No