rahul roy

ABOUT

I am a USDA-NIFA postdoctoral fellow, investigating the molecular mechanisms of how nectar is produced in flowers of various species. I use a combination of molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, tissue culture and biochemical skills to answer interesting questions. Previously I have worked with projects investigating cellular cargo trafficking , auxin transport, root architecture and gravitropism. My other interests lie in metal transport, pigment chemistry and evolution of nectar traits.

• Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities,MN (Mentor-Clay Carter)
• PhD, Genetics (2016), Iowa State University, Ames, IA (Mentor- Diane Bassham)
• M.Sc, Plant Sciences (2008), University of Hyderabad, India
• B.Sc (Honors), Botany (2006), Presidency College, India