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Environment and Plant Reproductive Development

Team name

Environment and Plant Reproductive Development


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Principal Investigators


Dr. Lihua Zhao

 

Research Objectives

 

The research group's objective is to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying the impact of extreme climatic environments on plant reproductive development employing Arabidopsis thaliana and soybean as model organisms. Our approach involves the integration of cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, and other techniques to elucidate the genetic pathways governing the formation and differentiation of female gametophytes in the context of diverse biotic and abiotic stresses. We are dedicated to translating these insights into the development of novel crop varieties with enhanced traits, including high yield and stress resilience. In addition, the team is engaged in improving the whole mount smFISH technology and its application in plant biology.

 

Research Interests

 

l Plant reproductive development

l smFISH technology