Research
Tomato Drought Resistance
Investigating physiological and genetic factors that enable tomato plants to survive and thrive under limited water conditions.
Brassica Disease Resistance
Uncovering genetic resistance to DNA viruses in Brassica species through screening and molecular analysis.
Utah Native Plant Improvement
Using mutation breeding to enhance stress tolerance and ornamental traits of native Utah species for sustainable landscaping.
Trichomes & Herbivory
Examining how chewing herbivores affect trichome development and morphology in Solanum species using microscopy and trait analysis.
Genomics & Bioinformatics
Using transcriptome analysis and comparative genomics to study plant stress responses and protozoan diversity in feline intestine.
Image Analysis
Quantifying trichome categories and density via electron microscopy and analyzing IHC images for research on tissue markers.