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Research in my laboratory falls into one of three areas, all of
which focus on the central role that the phloem plays in plant physiology. We
approach our questions with modern tools in molecular biology and plant
biotechnology, but always retain sight of the whole plant in our answers.
Follow the links below to learn more of our active projects and the facilities
available to us at the University of North Texas.
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Photoassimilate transport: Studying the roles
of sucrose transporters and oligosachharides in carbon partitioning. |
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Gene expression in the
phloem: Understanding phloem
structure and function by using genomic approaches to catalog
phloem-expressed genes ("phloemeomics"). |
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Long-distance
signaling: Coordinating growth and
development in distal tissues with the physiological state of leaves. |
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Plant Science Facilities at the University of North
Texas (pictures of plant growth facilities, microscopes, ion chromatography
equipment, etc., under construction). |
| Ayre Lab
Protocols:
Standardized protocols we use for working with bacteria, yeast, and plants |
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