03 / GENETIC DIVERSITY & APPLICATION
Genetic diversity and improvement of plant regeneration
How can natural variation and mechanistic insights improve plant regeneration?
I aim to connect natural variation in regenerative capacity with molecular mechanisms to develop strategies for improving plant regeneration.
Natural variation and GWAS
Characterize regeneration across Arabidopsis thaliana accessions and use genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify genetic determinants.
Comparative regeneration
Compare regenerative capacity across plant species to distinguish conserved mechanisms from species-specific constraints.
Mechanism-informed improvement
Apply identified regulators and mechanistic insights to enhance regenerative competence and efficiency.