Wolfgang Zierer

Dr.
Friedrich Alexander Universtiy Erlangen-Nürnberg
Wolfgang Zierer serves as the project manager for the Cassava Source-Sink project and leads the cassava research group at the division of biochemistry at the Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg since 2018. Our group investigates cassava source-sink relations by analyzing existing cassava germplasm and by developing and analyzing transgenic cassava plants aimed at improved storage root yield. We are particularly interested in carbohydrate transport and metabolism, as well as cassava storage root development. In addition, we work on the development of better biotechnological tools for this important tropical shrub by expanding the cassava promoter toolbox and working towards improved cassava transformation. I hope that our work can make a meaningful contribution to the cassava research and breeding community and that we can help develop better cassava plants for smallholder farmers!
wolfgang.zierer@fau.de