Plants are exceptionally vulnerable to environmental stress during germination and early seedling establishment. In particular, salinity and drought severely impair development, ultimately compromising crop yield.​

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Our lab investigates the signaling pathways that mediate how young seedlings perceive and adapt to these adverse environmental conditions. Utilizing a combination of advanced fluorescence microscopy, molecular biology, and biochemistry, we aim to decode the molecular mechanisms underlying calcium and hormonal signaling. By uncovering these pathways, we seek to understand how they shape seedling physiology and development under abiotic stress.