Standing: J.Y. Choi, L. Strader, A. Woodward, B. Bartel, M. Rinaldi, L. Farmer, J. Stoddard, W. Fleming
Seated: B. Horn, M. Ventura, S. Christensen, A. Stone, S. Venkova, L. Pauls, S. Ratzel, E. Liljestrand

We use forward and reverse genetic approaches to elucidate peroxisome biogenesis and plant peroxisomal functions, conduct genetic analyses of the roles of indole-3-butyric acid and auxin conjugates in auxin homeostasis, and use auxin response mutants to understand hormone signaling and cross-talk.

Former projects: functional genomics approaches to understanding how and why plants synthesize diverse triterpenoids and the roles and targets of plant microRNAs.

Freshman seminar course developed with support from the HHMI: Bioc 115 - Freshman Seminar in Local Biology
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor (press releases - Rice, HHMI)