Three primary research streams — all connected by one question: how do crops survive the worst conditions Earth throws at them?
Screening and identifying salt-tolerant crop genotypes using advanced physiological markers.
— Too much salt in the soil stops crops from growing. This research finds which plant varieties can survive salty conditions — and why — so farmers can grow those varieties instead.
Using nitrogen and micronutrient applications to protect crops from abiotic stress damage.
— Adding the right nutrients to plants under stress — like extra nitrogen — can act like a shield, helping them survive harsh conditions that would otherwise kill them.
Investigating ROS metabolism, photosynthesis, and chemical defoliation in Gossypium hirsutum.
— Cotton must shed its leaves before it can be harvested by machines. This research explains exactly how a chemical spray triggers that leaf-drop process at the cellular level.
Rice Genetics & Crop Improvement · Horticulture & Vegetable Crops
