Research
Our research aims to understand how environmental signals affect the plant stem cell development and agronomic traits. We are interested in identifying key genes and their regulatory networks that regulate both plant development and sensing environmental factors such as mineral nutrients, abiotic stresses, and heavy metals. Our research will ultimately contribute to the improvment of agricultural productivity and sustainability.
1. The heterotrimeric G proteins transmit signals from cell surface receptors. One of our projects is to study the roles of G protein alpha and beta subunits in regulating maize inflorescence development and stress response.
2. We are also trying to understand the tomato Ca2+/H+ antiporter in regulating calcium homeostasis and fruit quality.
1. The heterotrimeric G proteins transmit signals from cell surface receptors. One of our projects is to study the roles of G protein alpha and beta subunits in regulating maize inflorescence development and stress response.
2. We are also trying to understand the tomato Ca2+/H+ antiporter in regulating calcium homeostasis and fruit quality.