Thomas Hurek

Possui graduação em Microbiologia pela Universitat Hannover(1984), doutorado em Microbiology pela Universitat Hannover(1988) e pós-doutorado pela Embrapa Agrobiologia(1984). Atualmente é funcionário da Universitat Bremen. Tem experiência na área de Microbiologia, com ênfase em Biologia e Fisiologia dos Microorganismos.

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Acadêmico

Formação acadêmica

Doutorado em Microbiology

1984 - 1988

Universitat Hannover
Título: Untersuchungen zur Interaktion von wurzelzonenspezifisch assoziierten Bakterien mit ihrem Wirt Kallargras
Orientador: Ernst Niemann

Graduação em Microbiologia

1978 - 1984

Universitat Hannover

Pós-doutorado

1984 - 1984

Pós-Doutorado. , Embrapa Agrobiologia. , Grande área: Ciências Biológicas, Grande Área: Ciências Agrárias / Área: Agronomia / Subárea: Ciência do Solo / Especialidade: Microbiologia e Bioquímica do Solo.

Idiomas

Bandeira representando o idioma Inglês

Compreende Bem, Fala Bem, Lê Bem, Escreve Bem.

Bandeira representando o idioma Português

Compreende Razoavelmente, Fala Razoavelmente, Lê Bem, Escreve Pouco.

Bandeira representando o idioma Alemão

Compreende Bem, Fala Bem, Lê Bem, Escreve Bem.

Áreas de atuação

Grande área: Ciências Biológicas / Área: Microbiologia / Subárea: Biologia e Fisiologia dos Microorganismos/Especialidade: Bacterologia.

Produções bibliográficas

  • HUREK, B Reinhold ; MAES, T ; MONTAGU, M Van ; HUREK, Thomas . An endoglucanase is involved in infection of rice roots by the not-cellulose-metabolizing endophyte Azoarcus sp. . Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions , v. 19, p. 181-188, 2005.

  • ZHANG, L ; HUREK, Thomas ; HUREK, B Reinhold . Position of the fluorescent label is a crucial factor determining signal intensity in microarray hybridisations.. Nucleic Acids Research , v. 33, p. 166-166, 2005.

  • KNAUTH, S ; HUREK, Thomas ; BRAR, D ; HUREK, B Reinhold . Influence of different Oryza cultivars on expression of nifH gene pools in roots of rice. Applied and Environmental Microbiology , v. 7, p. 1725-1735, 2005.

  • TAN, Z ; HUREK, Thomas ; HUREK, B Reinhold . Effect of N-fertilization, plant genotype and environmental conditions on nifH gene pools in roots of rice. Environmental Microbiology , v. 5, p. 1009-1015, 2003.

  • HUREK, Thomas ; HUREK, B Reinhold . Azoarcus sp. strain BH72 as a model for nitrogen-fixing grass endophytes. Journal of Biotechnology , v. 106, p. 169-178, 2003.

  • HUREK, Thomas ; HANDLEY, L ; HUREK, B Reinhold . Azoarcus grass endophytes function in nitrogen fixation by contributing fixed nitrogen to the plant in an unculturable state. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions , v. 15, p. 233-242, 2002.

  • TAN, Z ; HUREK, Thomas ; PRASAD, G ; LADHA, J ; HUREK, B Reinhold . Novel endophytes of rice form a taxonomically distinct subgroup of Serratia marcescens. Systematic and Applied Microbiology , v. 24, p. 245-251, 2001.

  • TAN, Z ; HUREK, Thomas ; VINUESA, P ; MULLER, P ; LADHA, J K ; HUREK, B Reinhold . Specific detection of Bradyrhizobium and Rhizobium strains colonizing rice (Oryza sativa) roots by 16S-23S ribosomal DNA intergenic spacer-targeted PCR. Applied and Environmental Microbiology , v. 67, p. 3655-3664, 2001.

  • ENGELHARD, M ; HUREK, Thomas ; HUREK, B Reinhold . Preferential occurrence of diazotrophic endophytes, Azoarcus spp., in wild rice species and land races of Oryza sativa in comparison with modern races. Applied and Environmental Microbiology , v. 2, p. 131-141, 2000.

  • MARTIN, D ; HUREK, Thomas ; HUREK, B Reinhold . Occurence of of three PII-like signal transmitter proteins in the diazotroph Azoarcus sp. BH72. Molecular Microbiology , v. 38, p. 276-288, 2000.

  • HUREK, B Reinhold ; HUREK, Thomas . Reassessment of the taxonomic structure of the diazotrophic genus Azoarcus sensu lato and description of three new genera and species, Azovibrio restrictus gen. nov., sp. nov., Azospira oryzae gen. nov., sp. nov, and Azonexus funguphilus gen. nov., sp. nov. Int. J. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology , v. 50, p. 649-660, 2000.

  • EGENER, T ; HUREK, Thomas ; HUREK, B Reinhold . Endophytic expression of nif genes of Azoarcus sp. strain BH72 in rice roots. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions , v. 12, p. 813-819, 1999.

  • DORR, J ; HUREK, Thomas ; HUREK, B Reinhold . Type IV pili are involved in plant-microbe and fungus-microbe interactions. Molecular Microbiology , v. 30, p. 7-17, 1998.

  • EGENER, T ; HUREK, Thomas ; HUREK, B Reinhold . Use of green fluorescent protein to detect expression of nif genes of Azoarcus sp. BH72, a grass-associated diazotroph, on rice roots. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions , v. 11, p. 71-75, 1998.

  • HUREK, B Reinhold ; HUREK, Thomas . Interactions of gramineous plants with Azoarcus spp. and other diazotrophs: Identification, localization and perspectives to study their function . Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences , v. 17, p. 29-54, 1998.

  • HUREK, B Reinhold ; HUREK, Thomas . Life in grasses: diazotrophic endophytes. Trends in Microbiology , v. 6, p. 139-144, 1998.

  • HUREK, Thomas ; WAGNER, B ; HUREK, B Reinhold . Identification of N2-fixing plant- and fungus-associated Azoarcus species by PCR-based genomic fingerprints. Applied and Environmental Microbiology , v. 63, p. 4331-4339, 1997.

  • HUREK, Thomas ; EGENER, T ; HUREK, B Reinhold . Divergence in nitrogenases of beta subclass Proteobacteria, Azoarcus spp. Journal of Bacteriology , v. 179, p. 4172-4178, 1997.

  • HUREK, B Reinhold ; HUREK, Thomas . Azoarcus spp. and their interactions with grass roots. Plant and Soil , v. 194, p. 57-64, 1997.

  • HUREK, Thomas ; MONTAGU, M Van ; KELLEBERGER, e ; HUREK, B Reinhold . Induction of complex intracytoplasmic membranes related to nitrogen fixation in Azoarcus sp. BH72. Molecular Microbiology , v. 18, p. 225-236, 1995.

  • HUREK, Thomas ; HUREK, B Reinhold . Identification of grass-associated and toluene-degrading diazotrophs, Azoarcus spp., by analysis of partial 16S rDNA sequences. Applied and Environmental Microbiology , v. 61, p. 2257-2261, 1995.

  • HUREK, Thomas ; HUREK, B Reinhold ; TURNER, G L ; BERGERSEN, F J . Augumented rates of respiration and efficient nitrogen fixation at nanomolar concentrations of dissolved O2 in hyperinduced Azoarcus sp. strain BH72. Journal of Bacteriology , v. 176, p. 4726-4733, 1994.

  • HUREK, Thomas ; HUREK, B Reinhold ; MONTAGU, M Van ; KELLEBERGER, e . Root colonization and systemic spreading of Azoarcus sp. strain BH72 in grasses. Journal of Bacteriology , v. 176, p. 1913-1923, 1994.

  • HUREK, Thomas ; BURGGRAF, S ; WOESE, C R ; HUREK, B Reinhold . rRNA-targeted polymerase chain reaction and oligonucleotide hybridization to screen for Azoarcus spp., grass-associated diazotrophs. Applied and Environmental Microbiology , v. 59, p. 3816-3824, 1993.

  • HUREK, B Reinhold ; HUREK, Thomas ; CLAEYSSENS, M ; MONTAGU, M Van . Cloning, ex-press-ion in Escherichia coli, and characterization of cellulolytic enzymes of Azoarcus sp., a root-invading diazotroph. Journal of Bacteriology , v. 175, p. 7056-7065, 1993.

  • HUREK, B Reinhold ; HUREK, Thomas ; GILLIS, M ; HOSTE, B ; VANCANNEYT, M ; KERSTERS, K ; LEY, J de . Azoarcus gen. nov., nitrogen-fixing Proteobacteria associated with roots of Kallar grass (Leptochloa fusca (L.) Kunth), and description of two species, Azoarcus indigens sp. nov. and Azoarcus communis sp. nov. Int.. International Journal of Systematic Bacteriology , v. 170, p. 1445-1451, 1993.

  • HUREK, Thomas ; VELLIGER, W . Improved histochemical detection of GUS reporter gene expression by light microscopy. Methods in Cell Biology , v. 3, p. 280-281, 1992.

  • UECKERT, J ; HUREK, Thomas ; FENDRIK, I ; NIEMANN, e G . Radial gas diffusion from roots of rice (Oryza sativa L.) and Kallar grass (Leptochloa fusca L. Kunth), and effects of inoculation with Azospirillum brasilense Cd. Plant and Soil , v. 122, p. 59-65, 1990.

  • HUREK, Thomas ; HUREK, B Reinhold ; FENDRIK, I ; NIEMANN, e G ; GRIMM, B . Occurrence of effective nitrogen-scavenging bacteria in the rhizosphere of Kallar grass. Plant and Soil , v. 110, p. 339-348, 1988.

  • HUREK, B Reinhold ; HUREK, Thomas . Light microscopical visualization of diazotrophs on and in roots by immunogold-silver staining. Biology and Fertility of Soils , v. 6, p. 298-301, 1988.

  • HUREK, B Reinhold ; HUREK, Thomas . Localization of diazotrophs in the root interior with special attention to the Kallar grass association. Plant and Soil , v. 110, p. 249-257, 1988.

  • HUREK, B Reinhold ; HUREK, Thomas ; FENDRIK, I . Plant bacteria interactions with special emphasis on the Kallar grass association. Plant and Soil , v. 110, p. 249-257, 1988.

  • HARTMANN, A ; HUREK, Thomas . Effect of carotenoid overproduction on oxygen tolerance of nitrogen fixation in Azospirillum brasilense Sp7. Journal of General Microbiology , v. 134, p. 2449-2455, 1988.

  • HUREK, Thomas ; HUREK, B Reinhold ; FENDRIK, I ; NIEMANN, e G . Root-zone-specific oxygen tolerance of Azospirillum spp. and diazotrophic rods closely associated with Kallar grass. Applied and Environmental Microbiology , v. 53, p. 163-169, 1987.

  • HUREK, Thomas ; HUREK, B Reinhold ; NIEMANN, e G . Effect of Oxygen On Ammonium-Grown continuous Cultures of Azospirillum-spp. and Diazotrophic Rods Closely Associated With Kallar Grass Can.. Canadian Journal of Microbiology , v. 33, p. 919-922, 1987.

  • HUREK, B Reinhold ; HUREK, Thomas ; FENDRIK, I . Cross-Reaction of predominant nitrogen-fixing bacteria with enveloped round bodies in the root interior of Kallar grass. Applied and Environmental Microbiology , v. 53, p. 889-891, 1987.

  • HUREK, B Reinhold ; HUREK, Thomas ; FENDRIK, I ; POT, B ; GILLIS, M ; KERSTERS, K ; THIELEMANS, S ; LEY, J de . Azospirillum halopraeferens sp. nov., a nitrogen-fixing organism associated with roots of Kallar grass (Leptochloa fusca (L.) Kunth). Int. International Journal of Systematic Bacteriology , v. 37, p. 43-51, 1987.

  • HUREK, B Reinhold ; HUREK, Thomas ; NIEMANN, e G ; FENDRIK, I . Close association of Azospirillum and diazotrophic rods with different root zones of Kallar grass. Applied and Environmental Microbiology , v. 52, p. 520-526, 1986.

  • HUREK, B Reinhold ; HUREK, Thomas ; FENDRIK, I . Strain-specific chemotaxis of Azospirillum spp. Journal of Bacteriology , v. 162, p. 190-195, 1985.

  • HUREK, B Reinhold ; HUREK, Thomas . The genera Azoarcus, Azovibrio, Azospira and Azonexus.. In: M. Dworkin. (Org.). The Prokaryotes. New York: Springer Verlag, 2005, v. , p. 123-129.

  • HUREK, B Reinhold ; HUREK, Thomas . Genus Azoarcus. In: G.M. Garrity. (Org.). Bergey´s Manual of Systematic Bacteriology. New York: Springer Verlag, 2005, v. 2, p. 890-901.

  • HUREK, Thomas ; HUREK, B Reinhold . Molecular ecology of N2-fixing microbes associated with gramineous plants. In: D. Werner; W.E. Newton. (Org.). Agriculture, forestry, ecology and the environment.. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2005, v. , p. 173-198.

  • HUREK, B Reinhold ; HUREK, Thomas ; MARTIN, D e ; SARKAR, A ; WIESE, S . Nitrogen fixation and interactions with rice by Azoarcus sp. strain BH72.. In: T. Finan; M. O'Brian; D.B. Lyazell; J.K. Vessey. (Org.). Nitrogen fixation: Global perspectives.. Wallingford: CABI, 2002, v. , p. 271-273.

  • HUREK, Thomas ; TAN, Z ; MATHAN, N ; EGENER, T ; ENGELHARD, M ; GYANSHWAR, P ; LADHA, J K ; HUREK, B Reinhold . Novel nitrogen-fixing bacteria associated with the root interior of rice.. In: J.K. Ladha; P.M. Reddy. (Org.). The quest for nitrogen fixation in rice. Proceedings of the third working group meeting on assessing opportunities for nitrogen fixation in rice, 9-12 Aug. 1999.. Los Banos: IRRI, 2000, v. , p. 47-62.

  • HUREK, Thomas ; HUREK, B Reinhold . Interactions of Azoarcus sp. with rhizosphere fungi.. In: A. Varma; B. Hock. (Org.). Mycorrhiza. 2ed.Berlin: Springer Verlag, 1998, v. , p. 595-614.

  • HUREK, B Reinhold ; HUREK, Thomas . Capacities of Azoarcus spp., a new genus of grass-associated diazotrophs.. In: R. Palacios; J. Mora; W.E. Newton. (Org.). New Horizons in Nitrogen Fixation.. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1993, v. , p. 691-694.

  • HUREK, Thomas ; HUREK, B Reinhold ; MONTAGU, M Van ; KELLEBERGER, e . Infection of intact roots of Kallar grass and rice seedlings by Azoarcus.. In: M. Polsinelli; R. Materasi; M. Vincenzi. (Org.). Nitrogen Fixation. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1991, v. , p. 235-242.

  • HUREK, Thomas ; HUREK, B Reinhold ; NIEMANN, e G ; FENDRIK, I . N2-dependent growth of Azospirillum spp. in batch cultures at low concentrations of oxygen. In: W. Klingmuller. (Org.). Azospirillum IV, Genetics, Physiology, Ecology.. Berlin: Springer Verlag, 1988, v. , p. 115-121.

  • HUREK, B Reinhold ; HUREK, Thomas ; BALDANI, J I ; DÖBEREINER, J . Temperature and salt tolerance of Azospirillum spp. from salt-affected soils in Brazil.. In: W. Klingmuller. (Org.). Azospirillum IV, Genetics, Physiology.. Berlin: Springer Verlag, 1988, v. , p. 234-241.

Prêmios

1993

Bourse d´excellence, Université Lavla, Quebec, Canadá.

Histórico profissional

Endereço profissional

  • Universitat Bremen, Institute For Marine Microbiology, Room 3220. , NW2. FB2,, 28334 - Bremen, - Alemanha - Caixa-postal: 330440, Telefone: (42) 012182001, Fax: (42) 012184042, URL da Homepage:

Experiência profissional

2000 - Atual

Universitat Bremen

Vínculo: Servidor Público, Enquadramento Funcional: Outro, Carga horária: 40, Regime: Dedicação exclusiva.

Atividades

  • 06/2000

    Pesquisa e desenvolvimento , Institute For Marine Microbiology, Room 3220.,Linhas de pesquisa

1995 - 2000

Philipps Universität Marburg

Vínculo: Servidor Público, Enquadramento Funcional: Outro, Carga horária: 40

Atividades

  • 08/1995 - 05/2000

    Pesquisa e desenvolvimento , Max Planck Institute For Terrestrial Microbiology, Symbiosis Group.,Linhas de pesquisa

1993 - 1995

Universite Laval

Vínculo: Professor Visitante, Enquadramento Funcional: Outro, Carga horária: 40

Atividades

  • 02/1993 - 08/1995

    Pesquisa e desenvolvimento , Department Of Microbiology, .,Linhas de pesquisa

1989 - 1992

Gent University

Vínculo: Professor Visitante, Enquadramento Funcional: , Carga horária: 40

Atividades

  • 03/1989 - 12/1992

    Pesquisa e desenvolvimento , Department of Biology, Laboratory Of Genetics.,Linhas de pesquisa