We study how m6A RNA methylation regulates plant immune responses during interactions with pathogens and beneficial microbes. By integrating molecular genetics, epi-transcriptomics, and phenotyping approaches, we aim to uncover how dynamic RNA modifications fine-tune immune gene expression, stress adaptation, and defense priming. Understanding m6A-mediated post-transcriptional regulation will provide new insights into plant immunity and open avenues for developing resilient crops

We are interested in how plant-associated microbes shape sulfur nutrition in plants and how microbe-mediated sulfur metabolism influences growth, stress tolerance, and immune responses. By combining microbiome analysis, molecular biology, and metabolic profiling, we aim to uncover mechanisms that improve sulfur use efficiency and other nutrient use efficiency (NUE) and support sustainable crop productivity

This project investigates the role of one-carbon metabolism (1C), consisting of methionine and foalte cycles, in plant–microbe interactions. We explore how microbe-induced changes in cellular methyl donors and metabolic fluxes influence gene regulation, epigenetics, epitranscriptomics, immune responses, and stress adaptation in plants. Understanding these metabolic–epigenetic links will provide new insights into how plants integrate microbial signals to fine-tune growth and defense