Our lab is driven by a deep commitment to integrating the core disciplines of genetics, genomics, cell biology, and molecular biology to address critical global challenges in food security and human health. We believe that by understanding the fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms governing plant life, we can develop innovative solutions that directly serve humanity by providing healthy foods. Our research focuses on using advanced genomic and transcriptomic tools to dissect complex traits like nutrient uptake, nutrient deficiency and toxicity, drought and heat stress tolerance, and metabolic regulation at a cellular level for better plant growth and nutritional value.

We are dedicated to translating our discoveries into tangible benefits, such as developing climate-resilient cotton through genetic modification and gene editing, creating biofortified crops to combat malnutrition, and designing strategies to improve iron nutrition in both plants and humans. Our work focuses on converting fundamental scientific knowledge into practical applications that enhance agricultural sustainability and improve human well-being across the globe.