Department of Biology

Research Strengths

Plant Molecular Biology

At Indiana University we have a world-class group of researchers interested in diverse aspects of Plant Molecular Biology. Our common goal is to understand the molecular mechanisms by which plants grow, differentiate, evolve, and interact with the biotic and abiotic environments. We have particular strengths in plant development, epigenetics, host/pathogen interactions, environmental sensory-response systems, cytoskeletal dynamics, and genome evolution. Many of our laboratories use Arabidopsis as their primary model system; however, we make use of other plant models as well. The Department of Biology provides an excellent setting for research in Plant Molecular Biology. A core group of five Arabidopsis laboratories are located in modern, open, and contiguous space on the third floor of Myers Hall, providing students with a scientific environment in which they can readily seek advice, discuss new ideas, and learn new techniques from an extended community of researchers. In addition to excellent laboratory space, we have abundant greenhouse space and numerous environmentally controlled growth chambers. If you are interested in Plant Molecular Biology at Indiana University, please feel free to contact any of our affiliated faculty.