What We Study
Phenotyping
Developing and testing new approaches to measure plants, from greenhouses to fields to satellites.
Quantitative Genetics
Collecting genetic, molecular, and trait data from large populations to understand how genes and environment shape phenotypes.
Genomics
Using comparative genomics to engineer more stress-tolerant and resource-use-efficient plants.
Each lab member gains experience coding, building field equipment, running molecular assays, and communicating results to scientific and public audiences. The cross-training keeps our science grounded in real-world challenges and ensures discoveries translate beyond the lab.
Where Our Trainees Go
Our alumni are employed as professors at eleven universities across four countries, as research scientists at all three of the major seed companies, and at multiple plant biotechnology startups.
Recent Lab News
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Amany's PhD Dissertation Exam
Congratulations to Amany Gomaa on the successful completion of her PhD dissertation. We celebrate this significant achievement and wish her the very best in the next step of her career. -
Nikee's PhD Dissertation Exam
Congratulations to Nikee Shrestha on successfully passing her PhD dissertation exam and earning the PhD title. We wish her continued success in her research and future endeavors. -
Harshita's PhD Candidacy
Congratulations to Harshita Mangal on advancing to PhD candidacy. This milestone reflects her dedication and progress toward completing her doctoral research.
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