Translational Landscape and Regulation in Plant Growth and Stress ResponsesÂ
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mRNA translation is the final step of the central dogma and provides organisms rapid/dynamic regulation on developmental programs and environmental responses. We exploit genome-wide approaches to monitor mRNA translation and uncover new translation events. We then use a combination of molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry and computational approaches to dissect their functions and regulatory mechanisms at global and gene-specific scales. Currently, we focus on gene expression regulation in plant growth and responses controlled by the stress hormone, abscisic acid (ABA). Our long-term goal is to leverage the novel regulatory mechanisms to control gene expression and promote plant resilience to the environment.
mRNA translation is the final step of the central dogma and provides organisms rapid/dynamic regulation on developmental programs and environmental responses. We exploit genome-wide approaches to monitor mRNA translation and uncover new translation events. We then use a combination of molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry and computational approaches to dissect their functions and regulatory mechanisms at global and gene-specific scales. Currently, we focus on gene expression regulation in plant growth and responses controlled by the stress hormone, abscisic acid (ABA). Our long-term goal is to leverage the novel regulatory mechanisms to control gene expression and promote plant resilience to the environment.
