Plant
Immunometabolism
Lab
Plant
Immunometabolism
Lab
Welcome
The Plant Immunometabolism Lab, led by Dr. Arsheed H. Sheikh, investigates molecular plant–microbe interactions, with a focus on microbiome-mediated regulation of plant metabolism, epigenetics, and epi-transcriptomics
Research Interests
m6A RNA modifications in immune regulation and defense priming
One-carbon (1C) metabolism as a central regulator of plant nutrition and immunity
Sulfur-dependent metabolic pathways shaping growth–defense tradeoffs
We use Arabidopsis and soybean as complementary model and crop systems
Overall aim: To develop sustainable crop strategies with reduced reliance on pesticides and fertilizers
Role of m6A RNA modification
Role of 1C metabolism
Sulfur nutrition in crops